Hilton Head Monthly October 2016

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2016 ELECTION PREVIEW | SURVIVING BREAST CANCER | MUST-HAVE FALL FASHION

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OCT.

HILTON HEAD MOTORING FESTIVAL & CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

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TEN DAYS. ONE FESTIVAL. Aircraft, boats, food, fashion and cars take center stage in the Lowcountry

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ARTISTS BEHIND THE STEEL Designers Ralph Gilles, J Mays and Scot Ian Callum to share expertise at Concours

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COLLECTORS OF NOTE Pinnacle Award collector Miles Collier, Honored Collector Jeff Lane bringing their best

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HOLLYWOOD COMES TO HHI This year’s “Life” exhibit features automobiles from the silver screen

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‘CARS’ GUARDIAN

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Pixar’s Jay Ward blends real world with make-believe

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MADE IN DIXIE Motoring Festival to celebrate rare Anderson Motor Company vehicles

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COMPLETE SCHEDULE Highlights far exceed car focus for 2016 Motoring Festival

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FEATURES 50

28 n ONE CHILD AT A TIME Neighborhood Outreach Connection improving lives of Beaufort County kids

38 n 2016 ELECTION PREVIEW A look at the national and local races you will fi d on your November ballot

50 n WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Catch up with Hilton Head Island native Kristen Sutton, who is now in Hawaii

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52 n FIRST FAMILIES The Cohen family leaves a legacy of character and self-discipline

54 n SEN. TIM SCOTT Q&A Monthly talks “Opportunity Agenda” with Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott

60 n TASTE OF SUCCESS Local entrepreneur introduces gelato brand to nationwide audience

62 n HITTING THE STREETS Entrepreneur Trey Snow brings Bluffton Bike Taxi to Old Town

82 n ROCKIN’ THE PINK

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Experience with breast cancer encourages local women to give back

114 n LINK TO YOUR PAST Trace your family roots at Heritage Library

122 n BAYNARD MAUSOLEUM A closer look at the oldest standing structure on Hilton Head Island

136 n A TEAM EFFORT

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First Tee athletic facility built for the community, by the community

138 n RYAN HARTMAN Q&A HHI native hopes to make an impact for the Blackhawks this season

220 n HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Fork & Fun restaurant guide celebrates 30 years of guiding diners

IN EVERY ISSUE 16 n AT THE HELM 16 n ONLINE 18 n NEWS 22 n OPINION 24 n DIVERSITY 28 n VIBE 34 n WHERE IN THE WORLD? 50 n PEOPLE 60 n ENTREPRENEURS 62 n BUSINESS 68 n ON THE MOVE 80 n HEALTH 114 n HISTORY 125 n FASHION 134 n BRIDAL 136 n GOLF 138 n SPORTS 144 n HOME 168 n REAL ESTATE 205 n CALENDAR 217 n SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT 218 n MUSIC 220 n DINING 240 n LAST CALL 2016 Lowcountry dental pro les PAGE 73

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AT THE HELM

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Concours: Legend of the fall

LORI GOODRIDGE-CRIBB lori@hiltonheadmonthly.com

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ere in the Lowcountry, October is a special time of year. Though we don’t have major tree changes many associate with autumn, you can still see the season changing in the colors of the marsh, in our slow transition to sweaters and boots, and in our sudden urge to clean out the fireplace.

October means it’s almost time for the annual Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance. This year’s Concours includes a special tribute to Hollywood. The event will have a display of vehicles made famous by movies or driven by Hollywood stars. It should be a great exhibit for car enthusiasts and movie buffs alike. We’re really excited to check out this showcase, and it was the inspiration for our October cover. One of our photographers, Mark Staff, owns a replica of

the Land Rover featured in the movie “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider,” and it will be on display at the event. So he found the perfect model and let the magic begin!

I don’t have a whole lot in common with Angelina Jolie, who played the lead in “Tomb Raider,” but in the world of breast cancer, we are members of the same club.

I was diagnosed with DCIS (stage 0) five years ago.

Since then, I’ve made it my mission to help spread the message of prevention by early diagnosis. In our October issue, we honor all those facing this horrible disease, which touches so many of our lives, as well as share important information to help with diagnosis and treatment. We are lucky to live in an area with so many great medical resources readily available.

After a long, hot summer, I’m ready to switch my closet over to some fall looks. Our fall fashion spread features 19 great local stores where you can get the latest trendy fall pieces.

Also in this issue is lots of information on the local elections happening this fall, as well as a sample ballot featuring all of the national, state and local elections so that you can be prepared when you head to the polls on Nov. 8. No matter who you vote for, make sure your voice is heard.

And while we’re on the subject, don’t forget to vote for your favorite Hilton Head Island and Bluffton businesses in our annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Voting ends Oct. 15, so make sure to visit out website and cast your ballot, and then come out and celebrate the winners with us on Thursday, Dec. 1 at the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. M

ABOUT THE COVER: Both Hilton Head Island and Bluffton covers feature actress and model Christa Conley dressed as Lara Croft from the 2001 film “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.” She is standing on a replica of the Land Rover Defender used in the film and was styled by Roxanne Gilleland. Find more information on Conley and the Land Rover on page 108.

The image was captured by photographer Mark Staff.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES HILTONHEADMONTHLY.COM

VIDEO: BEHIND THE SCENES Watch video of this month’s “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” photo shoot with model Christa Conley, photographer Mark Staff and members of the Monthly team.

PHOTOS: HALLOWEEN COSTUMES We asked readers to send in photos of their favorite Halloween costumes. Find our favorites in an online photo gallery, including this image of Tracie Hamula dressed as a box of hot, buttered popcorn. The popcorn was made with expanding foam insulation.

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

VOTE: READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS Help your favorite local people, places and restaurants win the recognition they deserve by voting for them in Monthly’s 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards.

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THE OCT HIT

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BEER & BRATS FESTIVAL (OCT. 1)

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NEWS

EXPEDIA RANKS HILTON HEAD NO. 1 PLACE TO HAVE ‘BABYMOON' The online travel site Expedia recently published a list of its favorite destinations to celebrate life’s biggest moments. For expecting mothers, the site said there’s no place like Hilton Head Island — ranking it the No.1 place to have a “babymoon.”

The site published, “When you have a bun in the oven, it’s important to savor your last few months of sound sleep. Take off on a babymoon—that last trip before your little one arrives—to celebrate this special time in your life. Hilton Head Island in South Carolina makes for one relaxing backdrop.”

BURGERS & BREW FESTIVAL (OCT. 1) KIWANIS CHILI COOK-OFF (OCT. 8) COLUMBUS DAY (OCT. 10) HILTON HEAD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (OCT. 10)

SCHOOL DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR NAMED

HILTON HEAD ISLAND HISTORY DAY (OCT. 15) BLUFFTON ARTS & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL (OCT. 15-23) REGATTA WEEKEND (OCT. 15-16) LATIN MUSIC FEST (OCT. 16) ARKHAIOS FILM FESTIVAL (OCT. 20-22) SPIRITS OF FALL FESTIVAL (OCT. 22) LOWCOUNTRY VEGFEST (OCT. 22) POLO FOR CHARITY (OCT. 23) HALLOWEEN ON THE HARBOUR (OCT. 30) TRUNK-O-WEEN (OCT. 31) HALLOWEEN (OCT. 31)

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SOUTHERN LIVING NAMES BLUFFTON AMONG BEST PLACES TO RETIRE Southern Living recently included Bluffton on its list of 15 “Best Places to Retire.” The magazine focused on towns that have unique amenities, a low cost of living, opportunities for volunteering, part-time work and continued learning. Other important factors were a stable housing market, access to medical care, and an airport or train station close-by for ease of traveling. The article ranked Bluffton No. 6 of 15, stating, “If living in Lowcountry bliss seems like your idea of a great retirement, Bluffton might be calling for you. This is a town so beautiful it was named for the view: the bluffs look onto the May River near Hilton Head. Bluffton is a walkable city that provides easy access to its historic churches, antebellum houses and the gorgeous scenery of the rivers and wetlands. Wander into galleries and antiques stores on Calhoun Street, stroll along the riverfront, or play a round of golf on one of the gorgeous courses. Social Security benefits aren’t taxed in South Carolina, and Savannah, Hilton Head Island and Charleston are all close, providing culture, amenities and airports that Bluffton residents enjoy.”

An English teacher with more than 30 years of classroom experience was named the 2016-2017 Beaufort County School District Teacher of the Year. The selection of Elizabeth MacMurray, who teaches ninth-grade English at Hilton Head Island High School, was announced during a recent breakfast celebration to honor teachers of the year from all of the district’s schools. Superintendent Jeff Moss said that MacMurray had “the experience and passion necessary to represent every teacher in our district.” Martha Hartley, chief financial officer of Hilton Head Buick-GMC-Cadillac, offered MacMurray her choice of a $5,000 cash prize or $5,000 that she could apply toward a vehicle offered for sale at the dealer’s invoice price. The Foundation for Educational Excellence announced an additional $1,000 grant award for MacMurray to support innovative instructional opportunities for her students. The four other finalists were Lawrence Anderson of Mossy Oaks Elementary School, Bebe Cifaldi of Hilton Head School for the Creative Arts, Kelly Goudy of Robert Smalls International Academy and Jennifer Stoddard of Beaufort Middle School.

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OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE RUNS THROUGH JAN. 31

HILTON HEAD AMONG TRAVEL + LEISURE’S

FAVORITE BEACH TOWNS

Hilton Head Island recently received more high praise from the travel magazine Travel + Leisure. The publication ranked Hilton Head No. 2 of 15 on its list of “America’s Favorite Beach Towns.” It stated, “Repeat visitors have been championing this South Carolina golf and beach resort for decades. Beautiful waterfront hotels welcome families to Hilton Head’s manicured golf courses, pristine beaches, and wildlife-filled nature preserves.

Pro tip: Come in early summer to see the loggerhead turtles nest on the beach, or in late summer and early fall to watch the baby turtles hatch and shuffle into the Atlantic.” Earlier this year, Hilton Head was named the No. 1 Island in the Continental U.S. and No. 8 in the world by Travel + Leisure Magazine readers in the 2016 World’s Best Awards.

HILTON HEAD REFINANCES BONDS, SAVES $3 MILLION The Town of Hilton Head Island issued $27.885 million GO Refunding Bonds on September 1 to achieve savings through lower interest rates. The new bonds replaced 2005, 2008 and 2010 bonds totaling $28.440 million. The town will realize $3,000,322 in savings over the life of the bonds. Recently, the Town underwent a rigorous bond ratings process; all three municipal bond rating agencies affirmed the Town's strong ratings citing strong financial practices leading to ample financial reserves and high liquidity as well as a very strong economy. The town’s ratings are Moody's: Aaa, Fitch: AA+, Standard & Poor's: Aa+. The town’s history of financial responsibility was central to the strong ratings. The savings from refunding the three bond issues will be used to repay the new bonds faster. The town is funding an aggressive Capital Improvements Plan fund without increasing millage rates for the Debt Service Fund.

Residents and tourists will benefit from new projects without a tax increase. The CIP includes expansion of the Island Recreation Center, Island-wide Beach Renourishment, Coligny/Pope Initiative Area Improvements, and a number of other items specified in the town’s fiscal year 2017 budget.

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NEWS

Open enrollment is the period each year when you’re allowed to start, stop or change your health insurance plan.

Normally, you sign up around the end of one calendar year for coverage that lasts the full next year. The open enrollment window for private, individual health plans will last three months for 2017 coverage: Nov. 1, 2016, to Jan. 31, 2017. This applies to all private, individual health plans. You can shop for private plans in three ways: On Healthcare.gov or a state exchange; directly on an insurer’s website or via a local health insurance broker.

If your health insurance comes from an employer, your open enrollment may not be at the same time each year. Your employer and health insurer will decide the open enrollment dates, and the timing may depend on a lot of factors, including when new plan information is available from the insurer. But selection is generally during the fall. Medicare open enrollment is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, 2016.

Medicare beneficiaries also have other time periods throughout the year when they can change benefits. And unlike other types of insurance, Medicare has additional “disenrollment” periods.

SCE&G, CLEAN ENERGY COLLECTIVE ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP FOR SOLAR PROGRAM LIBRARY HOURS EXPANDING AT HILTON HEAD, BLUFFTON BRANCHES More South Carolinians will soon be able to harness the power of the sun, thanks to a new solar energy initiative by South Carolina Electric & Gas Company. The company recently announced plans to launch a community solar partnership with Clean Energy Collective. An alternative to rooftop solar, CEC’s RooflessSolar will give SCE&G residential electric customers, schools, churches and municipalities the opportunity to subscribe to or purchase panels in solar farms and receive credit for solar generation on their energy bills each month. CEC will develop, construct, own, and operate the 16 MW community solar portfolio, the largest utility-driven program in the state and one of the largest in the country. Details regarding facility development, product offering and customer participation will be announced as plans advance in the coming months. Since establishing the country’s first community-owned solar array near El Jebel, Colorado, in 2010, CEC has built or has under development more than 100 RooflessSolar projects with 27 utility partners across 12 states.

Beginning October 1, operating hours will expand at southern Beaufort County’s two library branches. The Hilton Head Island branch will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

The Bluffton branch will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Both branches are closed on Sunday. Find more information on the Beaufort County Library system online at beaufortcountylibrary.org.

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OPINION

SPEAK UP!

Send letters or any comments to editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com EDITOR’S NOTE: The views and opinions expressed on this page are solely those of the original authors and do not necessarily represent those of Monthly magazine, the Monthly staff or any of its contributors.

THE WORD ON THE STREET, ONLINE & IN PRINT

THE SEARCH FOR OBJECTIVE JOURNALISM

There is in our society today, a thirst for hearing and seeing radical behavior, scandal and anti-ethical actions. It is fed by a sensationally driven media. Each element of which seems to find a competitive need to undo propriety.

There seems to be no limit to the excesses to which these ego-centered, narcissistic purveyors of sensationalism are driven. They collect from the uttermost parts of the world the calamities, misjudgments, inhumanities, sins and inappropriate behavior. Then they build it into a story, frequently lacking in validity, which reaches the ears and eyes of those who greedily await all that which attacks or demeans the values of others. Moreover, contributing to the ongoing devaluation of our social structure. As a natural consequence, we become a society virtually inundated with negativity. This results in those who feel deprived or unworthy, accentuating their self-devaluing behavior. All of which creates a cycle in which antisocial behavior is expanded and recidivism seems virtually encouraged. The media then stands ready to further expand a seemingly endless repetition of deprecation. More often utilizing spokespersons who fail to conceal their own bigotry and bias while presenting opinions as factual information. Thus, we are driven to examine the oxymoron — “objective journalism.”

Beyond all this, there exists an option for each person. Do your research while understanding that you have a choice in your reasoning. You may conclude, as many others have, that the good news is that the bad news is mostly wrong. Let this abide in you as you face life in a complex world knowing you are a unique and special child of God, and exercising your right to be positive about yourself and that in which you believe. This is your day; let no one take it away from you.

— Dave Yoho

NO NEED FOR SALES TAX INCREASE A critical vote will take place in November when voters will be asked to approve a 1 percent increase in the sales tax to finance new schools and renovations. Our group, CARE (Citizens Advocating Responsible Education), believes that there is no pressing need, the cost is extravagant and there is a lack of trust in the superintendent and the school board.

— Richard Bisi

A MAGAZINE OF THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE

What a joy to open the September issue of Hilton Head Monthly and find the Elizabeth Hancock/MUSC Children's Hospital groundbreaking story beautifully and strategically featured in the Health section. Thanks for finding a way to include the new hospital's profile and renderings while sharing details of an amazingly generous Hilton Head Island mother and leader. This is why your readership continues to grow beyond the milestone 30 years — Monthly is truly a publication "of the people and for the people" who call this wonderful Lowcountry home.

— Paula Magrini

CORRECTIONS In the September issue, we made the following mistakes: • There is no connection between the Colleton River feral cat program and All About Cats.

LET’S MOVE FORWARD, NOT BACKWARD

We have to adapt to the changes brought on by globalization and technology just as we did with the Industrial Revolution in the past. Manufacturing workers who've lost their jobs need to be retrained and Appalachian coal miners need to be transitioned to jobs in clean energy. We need trade deals to stay competitive, and we need to rebuild our infrastructure. All of which will require re-allocation of funding, which can't be accomplished as long as we have a Congress in place whose stated objective is to see President Barack Obama fail. My hope is that the electorate will put country first in the ballot box. We can't "make America great again" by going backward.

— Carolyn Primavera

FACEBOOK FEEDBACK On the five Special Olympics athletes who partnered with five local photographers for the “We Live Here HHI” project: Marcia Hunter: Special people and a special event.

On the state of Daufuskie Island: Cindi Moore Plotkin-Meyers: I remember sailing over there with Mike Klingensmith. There were very few people, no running water or electricity and a lot of wild boar. I remember the crab sandwiches and that's about it. Hard to imagine how developed it's become.

On John Tolly, the man behind Sunny Daze Custom Surfboards: Carrol Amerson: Got one of his boards strapped on the top of a PT Cruiser Woodie here in Roanoke, Virginia!

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DIVERSITY 101

HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT:

THE PROBLEM OF AGEISM

Dr. Gloria Holmes is a professor emeritus at the School of Education at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. Committed to promoting cultural literacy in schools and communities, she has worked as a diversity trainer for the Anti-Defamation League and has conducted anti-bias workshops for the Connecticut State Department of Education. Holmes is presently writing a book on school leadership and social justice, due to be published this year.

“When those who have the power to name and to socially construct reality choose not to see you or hear you, whether you are darkskinned, old, disabled, female or speak in a different accent or dialect than theirs, when someone … describes the world and you are not in it, (it feels) … as if you looked into a mirror and saw nothing.”

— Adrienne Rich, poet

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BY GLORIA HOLMES, PH.D.

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live in a youth-oriented culture, so it should comes as no surprise to anyone who is even casually observant that America is an ageist society that loves the young and hates the old. The messages are everywhere. They are embedded in literary themes and characters, media images, public policy and cultural traditions. Ageism is a bias that is hidden in plain sight.

And, for many different reasons, we choose not to talk about it even though, like other forms of bias, ageism is a diversity issue.

In general, educators tend to ignore the problem even though many experts agree that ageism should be considered the No. 1 diversity issue because it crosses all boundaries; it crosses the boundary of race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, language, religion, etc. Everyone ages, and everyone can be the target of ageism.

Ageism was defined in 1969 by Robert Butler as “any attitude, action or institutional structure which subordinates a person or group because of age, or any assignment of roles in society purely on the basis of age.” Even though ageism can include negative sterotypical attitudes toward any age group, generally it refers to negative sterotypes about older adults.

In America, ageism is so commonplace that it has been internalized and trivialized through jokes (“You’re 40? Some people have been known to live for weeks after that”), through language (“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”), through music (“Where’s that young Romeo?”). Our society has grown comfortable with these types of references, and consider them harmless or funny, so we laugh at the jokes, sing the songs, and close our eyes to the underlying problems ageist thinking conceals. But ageism is no joke, especially when research shows that it increases the damaging effects of other forms of discrimination. For example, it’s not funny that ageism, sexism and racism intersect, giving older black women the highest poverty rate in the United States, or that older women in general are twice as likely as men to live at or below the poverty level. According to psychologist Beverly Daniel Tatum, “We all have multiple identities … When one is targeted by multiple -isms — racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, ableism, anti-Semitism, ageism — in whatever combination, the effect is intensified ” It is ironic that although we now live in a social and political climate that is increasingly sensitive to issues of diversity and equity, American culture continues to provide fertile ground for the growth and perpetuation of ageism. There are many complex reasons for this. The most obvious is our tendency to revere youth and worship beauty. In this context, oldness has no place, no value and brings no joy.

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the VIBE The emphasis on youth not only impacts how older adults are perceived, but also how they perceive themselves.

These attitudes are culturally transmitted, and the media helps to ingrain ageist attitudes by bombarding us with images that link a positive identity to physical appeal, and a negative self-image to aging.

The media’s preferred marketing strategy for older adults is to essentially ignore them, create negative portrayals, disseminate misinformation, and assign them minor or limited social roles. For example, older adults are usually used to sell products consistent with illness, physical decline, and pain, such as: • Geritol, a vitamin supplement.

• Polident, a denture product.

• Depends, worn for overactive bladders.

• Wheelchairs.

• Remicade and Celebrex, arthritis medications.

• Caltrate, which helps with bone loss prevention.

• Metamucil, for constipation.

• Viagara, for sexual dysfunction.

How often does the media portray older adults participating in life activities that have nothing to do with age? How often does the media depict older adults isolated from people of other ages rather than interacting with them in constructive ways, and when older adults appear as characters on TV and in movies, are they limited to stereotyped characterizations?

These media depictions support a cluster of stereotypes about older adults and lead to widespread social acceptance of negative and/or patronizing responses to aging. For example, to be old is to be child-like, complaining and non-productive. Typical descriptors of older adults embedded in our language and culture include: “dead wood,” “over the hill” “30 and holding,” “ there’s no fool like an old fool,” “senior moment,” etc. Moreover, we tend to associate personality characteristics with age even though research by

the National Institute on Aging and many other sources confirm that personality does not significantly change as one ages. Often in popular culture, to be old, is to be cranky, mean, intellectually diminished and sexually perverted, teaching us to glorify and cherish youthfulness and dread aging.

Another damaging media marketing strategy is to romanticize ageism by masking it as nostalgia. Commercials, and popular culture in general, often present older adults in a context where beautiful images and/or memories are things of the past. Imagistically, we see older adults associated with loss, emptiness, loneliness, and death via pictures of sunsets or night, coupled with recurring references to pain, melancholy, reminiscence, or physical decline. Often the older adult is an onlooker, not a participant in life. Frank Sinatra’s classic album “The September of My Years” is filled with this type of romanticization of ageism. Consider the implications of some of the titles and lyrics: • “The September of My Years” (September symbolizes decline, loss, melancholy, and unrecapturable happy times.)

• “How Old Am I?” (The line “You kiss me and I’m young…” suggests a rejection of what one is, a form of selfloathing.)

• “Don’t Wait Too Long” (“You are the beginning; I am the ending” implies a focus on death and dying.)

• “Last Night When We Were Young” (“Life was perfect…” i.e. youth was perfect; being old is imperfect) • “The Man in the Mirror” (“Where’s that young Romeo?” suggests a search for lost sexuality and sex appeal. “Man in the looking glass, how’s your sacroiliac today?” implies that aging is painful and unpleasant.)

• “It Gets Lonely Early” (When you’re all alone, it gets lonely early.)

The problem of ageism is further complicated by its distinctness. It is different from other -isms in several ways, and this may partially account for it being left out of the present debates surrounding diversity and discrimination.

First, because everyone grows older

with time, one’s age classific tion is not static. Throughout the lifespan, individuals experience different perspectives on aging and different responses to ageism depending on where they are in their individual lifespan. In other words, age is constantly changing, whereas the manifestations of race and racism and gender and sexism, for example, remain constant throughout one’s lifespan.

Second, aging is a universal experience; therefore everyone has the potential to experience ageism regardless of his or her race, gender, sexual orientation, or religious affili tion. Finally, aging is the only form of bias that can be directed outward toward others during one stage in the lifespan, as well as inward toward oneself at a later stage in one’s lifespan.

Because everyone is subject to the aging process, it is possible that as young people, we learn ageist attitudes and direct them at older adults, but when we become older adults, we can internalize these same ageist attitudes and direct them toward ourselves.

As a society, we often fail to equate ageism with other forms of discrimination. This reinforces the idea that we should marginalize rather than revere the older adults in their families and in their communities. This is a major concern since recent trends show an increase in multigenerational families, or families in which grandparents are primary caregivers. These family structures create new roles for both children and older adults and increasingly bring young children into contact with older adults with whom they must co-exist. Yet, if American children are not systematically taught to respect, revere and care for older adults, they are more likely to undervalue older adults or treat them with contempt.

If we allow children and young adults to harbor ageist attitudes, it can lead to a more insidious problem in the future.

Since aging begins at birth, even children and young adults must anticipate a future beyond youthfulness; a time when they too will grow old. Ageist attitudes learned in childhood can become internalized and evolve into self-deprecation as they become older adults. In this way, the cycle of ageism will continue. M

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NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH CONNECTION: Improving the lives of Beaufort’s County’s children, one child at a time

BY LUANA M. GRAVES SELLARS | PHOTOS BY MIKE RITTERBECK

Pristine beaches, meandering bike paths and manicured golf courses create a pretty picture of island living. For most tourists and residents of Hilton Head Island, this epitomizes their way of life; a life that is aesthetically pure and surrounded by beauty and relaxation.

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here are, however, island residents who live more in the shadows than in the sunshine. On Hilton Head, there exist distinct communities living parallel lives and lifestyles. Although many people live in comfort, even wealth, there are others who struggle with poverty, even homelessness. This image is not consistent with the five-star image of Hilton Head that attracts thousands of tourists annually.

However, instead of merely ignoring these issues, there are robust efforts on the part of a number of nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of all of Hilton Head’s citizens, and this is having a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of people.

One such organization is the Neighborhood Outreach Connection. Its

mission and vision is: ‘To help all individuals in the community achieve the ‘American Dream’ — economic independence and personal fulfillment; to establish a level playing field for all members of our community, so that all may enjoy a better quality of life.”

The organization has established itself as a positive and active force in Beaufort County, where there is a significant need as reflected in Beaufort County statistics: educationally, the county has a high number of underperforming students. More than 20 percent of children younger than 18 live in poverty, which also affects over 40 percent of minority children who fall into the “achievement gap.” Statistics like these prove that there is a need for an organization specifically structured to target the Lowcountry’s underserved children.

Neighborhood Outreach Connection brings educational programs, technology and health screenings to people with limited pathways to academic and economic success.

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the VIBE The Neighborhood Outreach Connection began nine years ago with only five children. Today, the group has six locations throughout Beaufort County. The organization serves more than 450 children by giving them access to learning opportunities.

NOC provides preschool, after school, and summer school programs staffed by Beaufort County School District teachers and volunteers. NOC brings technology into underserved neighborhoods where children can work on the learning platform they use in school, as NOC learning centers are equipped with laptop computers and high speed internet access.

The organization’s success is the result of identifying the needs of the community and creating effective programs to address those needs. The group’s various programs offer proven options that serve the neediest children. A major focus is early intervention, and the group has strong programming that includes pre-kindergarten, after-school and summer programs. This demonstrates the importance of starting early to lay a strong foundation for strong literacy skills.

The organization serves children up to eighth grade, but older students are invited to participate as volunteers throughout high

NOC’s flagship educational p ogram includes one-on-one afterschool tutoring and a summer program for students in kindergarten through 8th grade, and preschool classes for prekindergarten age children.

school. This is a constructive way to keep them both engaged and focused, and it offers them community service hours to meet high school requirements.

One of the keys to the group’s success is that it gives each child specialized, individual attention and support. Each day, the children spend about an hour and a half working on their homework and sharpening the skills they learned at school. Once a child completes a year in the program, he or she will have added the equivalent of 28 additional educational school days.

Free to children from low-income households who wants to participate, the organization is fully funded by donations and fundraisers. Operationally, the group works from a business model that begins with being a caring neighbor. It is trying to break the generational cycle of poverty by being a community resource that provides education, technology, health screenings, workforce development, resources and connections directly to the people who need it most. The program is set up to operate directly out of apartments within underserved neighborhoods that the group has acquired, which makes it truly an integral part of the community.

“We immerse ourselves into the neighborhood so that the children can come directly from the bus. This sets us apart from other programs. It creates a feeling of trust,” said Liz Merrill, office manager for Neighborhood Outreach Connection. Part of the advantage of submerging the group locally is that it increases the chances of families being able to participate; it eliminates the transportation problem, because the children are already in their own neighborhoods. Called Learning Centers, the apartment locations are spread out from Hilton Head to Beaufort. On Hilton Head and in Bluffton, they can be found at The Oaks; at Cordillo; at Avalon Shores and at Simmons Cay. In Beaufort, they are in the Parkview and Marsh Pointe communities.

Strengthening the community from the inside also includes creating growth and development opportunities for adults. The group believes in strengthening families, and if they improve the lives of adults, families will be strengthened as a whole. One way that the group does this is to invite parents to volunteer in support of the various programs. For example, when a location needs a repair or assistance, often the

Narendra P. Sharma moved to Hilton Head Island in 2005 and soon discovered pockets of entrenched poverty.

work is completed by parent volunteers at no charge. Allowing the parents to be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the facilities gives them a vested interest in the program and a way to support the interests of their own children. Another way that the program serves parents is to offer them assistance through financial planning workshops, and English classes to improve their employability.

The founder of the program, Dr. Narendra P. Sharma, was not only touched by the economic disparities that existed among some of the area’s children, but he saw the incredible needs in the community that cause some to have limited options for financial security and academic success. Sharma is making a life-changing difference in in the lives of Lowcountry children and families. His leadership is uniting communities, and he has become a role model and is inspiring others to become future leaders.

More than 95% of the children who have participated in Neighborhood Outreach Connection programs have shown improvement in math and reading scores, and the neighborhoods that they are a part of have seen a reduction in crime.

“You can really see the impact that the program has when you see the kids; in what they are doing and how excited they are to be here,” Merrill said. Eventually, the organization plans to replicate its business model and development approach in other ares nationally to benefit more people who are in need.

Volunteers are always needed, as are donations of both cash and snacks and cleaning supplies. For more information, go to www. noc-sc.org. M

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FUNNY, I never would have imagined speaking of Buddha and Dwight D. Eisenhower in the same breath. And yet, like old friends, they seemed to know that I was in desperate need of a chat, and they both arrived on my doorstep, as if bearing a nice cabernet and a shoulder.

I can insert almost anything I do into one of the quadrants in the little chart below: Urgent

THE EISENHOWER DECISION MATRIX Lately, I am in a perpetual state of busyness, and yet by the end of the day or week I wonder if I have accomplished anything at all. There are fires to extinguish. There are meetings before the meetings, and then follow-ups to the meetings. There is research to do. There are strategies to modify.

There are agendas to develop. There are perpetual interruptions. And there are priorities that I feel must not be priorities because I’m simply unable to get around to them.

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1. Important and Urgent

2. Important but not Urgent

Not Important 3. Not Important but Urgent 4. Not Important or Urgent While much more of my time should be spent in Quadrant 2 above, it is apparent that too much of my time is spent in Quadrants 1 and 3.

And if I were a betting person, I would bet that this is the same for most nonprofit executives.

More time in Quadrant 2 means improving the quality of the work; planning and being proactive instead of reacting to issues; sufficient time for research to feed critical decisions; communicating with finesse instead of just speed; building important relationships and taking care of myself.

Looking critically at the things I do on a daily basis, I think perhaps there are several modifications I could pursue.

1. Manage expectations. In this time of instant communications, there is an expectation that we immediately respond to emails and voicemails, and to have an open door policy. In order to provide good customer service, I have always tried to answer any message within 24 hours, even if it is just to say that I will need a specific amount of time to fully respond. Sometimes I need to be more realistic with myself about the timeframe in which something can be accomplished, and in so doing, let others know what is reasonable as well.

“When the student is ready, the teacher appears,” Buddha said.

There is a difference between the important and the urgent.

2. Subtraction is also a part of the equation. I cannot keep adding things to my load, or to the loads of others, without also removing things.

Being more willing to say “no,” or “not now” or “if I drop this I can pick that up” will have to be part of this process. Some deadlines can be moved. Some things may have to wait.

Boy howdy, did I need a teacher! Buddha promised me one. I am ready.

Bring him to me!

3. Ask for help. Are there things that volunteers could do to assist with the less important so I would have more time for the important?

In a meeting the other day, someone tossed out an idea that I had come across before. It sounded vaguely familiar. It started slowly walking toward me out of the mist, and I began to recognize its countenance as it approached. “There is a difference between the important and the urgent.”

Do your favorite nonprofit executive a favor. Remind him/her of the Eisenhower Decision Matrix. If a general and POTUS could decide how to better use his time in this way, imagine what it could do for us! And as you consider how to live generously, giving this piece of information to an executive chasing his/her tail could be a generous gift indeed!

It was as if I was transported to a Batman comic book: Bam! Pow! I know this! I’ve seen it before! The Eisenhower Decision Matrix. “What is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important.” He was right. Reviewing this concept and applying to my daily work could improve my productivity, the quality of my work, and even my mood.

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2016 SAMPLE BALLOT These are all the elections that are happening on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton this year. For a sample ballot specific to your voting district, go to scvotes.org and click “Get My Sample Ballot.”

President & vice president of the United States ❍ Hillary Clinton / Timothy Kaine (Democratic Party) ❍ Darrell Castle / Scott Bradley (Constitution Party) ❍ Evan McMullin / Nathan Johnson (Independence Party) ❍ Jill Stein / Ajamu Baraka (Green Party) ❍ Donald Trump / Michael Pence (Republican Party) ❍ Peter Skewes / Michael Lacy (American Party) ❍ Gary Johnson / Bell Weld (Libertarian Party) ❍ Write In_________________ United States Senate ❍ Thomas Dixon (Democratic Party) ❍ Bill Bledsoe (Constitution Party) ❍ Tim Scott (Republican Party) ❍ Rebel Michael Scarborough (American Party) ❍ Bill Bledsoe (Libertarian Party) ❍ Write In _________________ United States House of Representatives, District 1 ❍ Dimitri Cherny (Democratic Party) ❍ Mark Sanford (Republican Party) ❍ Albert Travison (American Party) ❍ Michael Grier Jr (Libertarian Party) ❍ Write In___________________

South Carolina State Senate, District 45 ❍ Margie Bright Matthews (Democratic Party) ❍ Write In___________________ South Carolina State Senate, District 46 ❍ Tom Davis (Republican Party) ❍ Write In___________________ South Carolina House of Representatives, District 118 ❍ Bill Herbkersman (Republican Party) ❍ Alfred A. North (American Party) ❍ Write In___________________ South Carolina House of Representatives, District 120 ❍ Weston Newton (Republican Party) ❍ Write In___________________ South Carolina House of Representatives, District 123 ❍ Jeff Bradley (Republican Party) ❍ Write In__________________ Solicitor, Circuit 14 ❍ Duffie tone (Republican Party) ❍ Write In__________________ Beaufort County Clerk of Court ❍ Jerri Roseneau (Republican Party) ❍ Write In__________________

Beaufort County Coroner ❍ Ed Allen (Republican Party) ❍ Write In_________________ Beaufort County Council, District 7 ❍ Michael E. Covert (Republican Party) ❍ Write In_________________ Beaufort County School Board, District 6 ❍ Patricia Felton-Montgomery ❍ Paul Roth ❍ Write In________________ Beaufort County School Board, District 9 ❍ Christopher Epps ❍ Bill Fletcher ❍ Bridgette Frazier ❍ Christina Gwozdz ❍ Write In________________ Beaufort County School Board, District 6 ❍ JoAnn Orischak ❍ Write In________________ Hilton Head Island Town Council, Ward 1 ❍ Ibrahim Abdul-Malik ❍ Marc A. Grant ❍ Write In________________

Hilton Head Island Town Council, Ward 3 ❍ David Ames ❍ Ryan James McAvoy ❍ Write In________________ Beaufort County Soil and Water District Commission ❍ Denis M. Parsick ❍ Write In________________ Hilton Head Island Public Service District 01- Voting District 2 ❍ David W McCoy ❍ Write In________________ Hilton Head Island Public Service District 01- Voting District 3 ❍ Al Emanuelli ❍ Patricia Flynn Soltys ❍ Write In________________ Hilton Head Island Public Service District 01- Voting District 4 ❍ Gary Kratz ❍ Bob Manne ❍ Write In________________

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LOCAL QUESTIONS

2016 SAMPLE BALLOT QUESTION 1 Must a special one percent sales and use tax be imposed in Beaufort County for not more than four (4) years to raise the amounts specified for the following purposes?

• Category 1: Public Safety $44,692,653 • Category 2: Environmental Impact $13,800,000 • Category 3: Economic Development $29,000,000 • Category 4: Quality of Life $32,412,000 Total estimated cost of all projects: $119,904,653 ❍ Yes ❍ No QUESTION 2 Shall the Board of Education of the School District of Beaufort County, South Carolina (the “School District”) be empowered to issue, at one time or from time to time, general obligation bonds of the School District, in a principal amount of not exceeding $217,000,000, the proceeds of which shall be used to finance the costs (including architectural, engineering, legal and related acquisition), within the School District, as follows?

• Additions/renovations to existing facilities • HVAC upgrades to existing facilities • Roof replacement and waterproofing to existing facilities • Constructing and equipping of new facilities • Land acquisition ❍ In favor of the question ❍ Opposed to the question

*For a complete list of specific projects covered by each question and within each category and specific instructions regarding the answering of these questions, go to scvotes.org and click “Get My Sample Ballot.”

QUESTION 3 Must a special one percent education capital improvements sales and use tax be imposed in Beaufort County for 10 years with the revenue of the tax used to pay, directly or indirectly, the costs of the following education capital improvement projects in Beaufort County?

• Additions/renovations to existing facilities • HVAC upgrades to existing facilities • Roof replacement and waterproofing to existing facilities • Constructing and equipping of new facilities • Land acquisition ❍ In favor of the question ❍ Opposed to the question

INFORMATION FOR VOTERS • The last day to register to vote is Oct. 8. You can register online, check your registration status, or update your information at scvotes.org • Election Day is Nov. 8. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• You are required to show one of the following forms of photo ID to vote in person: a South Carolina driver’s license, a South Carolina DMV-issued ID card, a South Carolina voter registration card with photo, a military ID, or a U.S. passport.

• If you will not be able to vote on Election Day, you can vote absentee by mail or in person. You can request an absentee ballot application online, by phone, email or fax from the Beaufort County Elections Office. For more information, visit bcgov.net/vote. Completed applications must be returned to the Beaufort County elections office by 5 p.m. Nov. 4.

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ELECTION 2016: BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Most list restoring the public’s confidence in the board and improving community relations as their top priorities, following the controversy surrounding Superintendent Jeff Moss’ decision to change school district policy to hire his wife.

Moss was later fined $2,500 by the S.C. State Ethics Commission and had to pay $500 in fees after admitting to “unintentionally” violating the state ethics law.

JoAnn Orischak of Hilton Head Island, who has been a vocal opponent of Moss’ hiring decision, is the only school board member running unopposed in the Nov. 8 election.

Incumbent Paul Roth, who was the subject of controversy earlier this year after he made comments to a reporter about Orischak and was later censured by the school board, faces challenger Patricia FeltonMontgomery in District 6, which spans the Okatie and Sun City areas. Stephen P. Bacon, who had also filed to run for the seat, withdrew his candidacy Sept. 3 and endorsed Felton-Montgomery.

Meanwhile, longtime board member Laura Bush decided not to seek re-election in District 9. Four candidates are vying for her seat, which represents Bluffton, Pritchardville and Daufuskie Island.

Here’s a rundown of the two contested school board elections for southern Beaufort County voters:

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Felton-Montgomery, 70, cited Roth’s comment about Orischak as part of her belief that it’s time for a change on the school board.

Roth was quoted by a reporter with The Island Packet as calling Orischak a “hot chick” and was subsequently censured by the board in June.

“There are too many times in our society that adults use language that is inappropriate for their position,” FeltonMontgomery said. “And I think it’s particularly egregious when that person is in a position related to education, because we ought to be setting a standard for children.”

Felton-Montgomery believes the district staff needs to be more diversified, and it needs to work harder to close the “achievement gap” facing minority students.

She also wants in-depth assessments of newer programs in the district to determine whether they are achieving their goals.

She said she would need to find out more information about Moss before deciding whether the board acted appropriately in keeping the superintendent onboard.

This is Felton-Montgomery’s first run for political office.

She is a retired educator, serving 40 years as a teacher and district administrator in schools in Washington, D.C., New Jersey and New York. She has lived in Beaufort County for three years and has two sons. She serves on the board of the Mitchelville Preservation Project, is secretary of the local chapter of Delta Sigma Theta and is a member of the local League of Women Voters.

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Roth, 84, is a staunch supporter of Moss.

Under Moss’ direction the district’s five high schools have achieved at least an 80 percent graduation rate for the first time, and the district was also highest in the state in ACT scores, Roth said.

He also pointed to Moss’ ensuring that each student has an electronic tablet, and that the district has added two new schools to accommodate student growth.

“This is a guy that accomplished more than any other superintendent in the history of this county, and yet people are doing their best to remove him,” Roth said. He added that Moss has “suffered an unusual amount of abuse.”

Roth also believes he has been mistreated after an article concerning his comment about Orischak.

“The ‘hot chick’ thing was a joke,” he said. “JoAnn is about 45. I guess she’s got three grown kids and they’re in college.

I’m 84 and she’s 45. From my standpoint of view, she’s a hot chick. It was a joke. But it turned out to be in bad taste. … The whole article was designed to inflame and beat me down.”

Roth is retired, having spent a career in advertising and television programming. He has also served as a bank chairman and has served on the Town of Hilton Head Island’s Planning Commission. He was a founder of Main Street Youth Theatre and represented Hilton Head on the Southern Beaufort County Planning Committee and the Southern Beaufort County Corridor Review Board. He has lived in Beaufort County for 20 years and has four children.

DISTRICT 9 Bush’s decision to not seek re-election has drawn four political newcomers to the race for the District 9 seat: Christopher Epps, Bill Fletcher, Bridgette Frazier and Christina Gwozdz.

Epps, 33, said Moss needed to be fired for the board to restore the public’s confidence.

“To move forward, even though he’s done some great things for education in the area, we kind of need to move on from him and find somebody new,” he said. “… From there, we just have to build from that, and step-bystep gain back the confidence of the people. … The majority of the people I speak to say that he needs to go.”

Epps believes the school district can serve an important role in economic development by ensuring that students are better prepared for the workforce so the area can attract high-paying jobs.

Epps has served on the district’s anti-bullying task force and wants more done to teach students and teachers how to better combat it. He wants students to learn more life skills, such as how to balance a budget, pay taxes and other such tasks they will have to perform when they’re on their own.

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He’s also concerned about how teachers in the district are treated and paid.

“We need to start standing up for some of our teachers,” he said.

He also believes the district focuses too much on standardized testing. “We’re not actually teaching them how to learn,” he said of students.

Epps is an architect and has served on the town of Bluffton’s Historic Preservation Commission and the boards of several nonprofit groups. He is a member of the Bluffton Rotary Club and the Historic Merchants Society.

He has lived in Beaufort County most of his life. He and his wife have one daughter.

Fletcher, 48, believes the main issue facing the board is bridging the gap of trust between it and the public. The district needs to move forward from the Moss controversy. But since the board has already decided not to take action against Moss, a new board member wouldn’t be able to change that, he said.

“I don’t think an incoming board member … would really have the clout or the understanding of all of the issues to make a determination or a recommendation for his dismissal,” he said.

He did say the district under Moss’ leadership has made “undeniable and verifiable improvements in the performance of our students over the last five years,” including increasing on-time graduation rates.

He believes, though, that the board needs to make greater strides to meet with the community and discuss its plans in greater detail. It should also make a sincere apology concerning the Moss controversy.

“It’s going to take an overture by the board to the community to say, “We screwed up. … Let’s mend the fences. Let’s move forward.”

Fletcher has lived in Beaufort County for 18 years and is the president of Universal Mortgage Services. He is active in the local chapter of Business Network International. He and his wife have four children.

Frazier, 33, also sees the need for the school board to work to restore the public’s trust.

“I don’t think they’ve done necessarily all that could have been done,” she said.

The board should effectively communicate how it would prevent a similar controversy and what the next step would be if another ethics violation occurred, she said.

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advocates less teaching to standardized tests and greater focus on its reading programs, giving more one-on-one attention to struggling students.

“There’s really not any freedom to teach the kid in a way that’s going to engage them,” she said.

She also wants to reduce the high teacher turnover rate and do more to foster the arts in the schools.

Frazier was born and raised in Beaufort County. She returned in 2012 after serving as a teacher in West Palm Beach, Florida. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, the Bluffton Community Center board and the Bluffton MLK Observance Committee. She is married and has three stepchildren.

Gwozdz, 58, is concerned about a lack of dialogue between the school board and the community since the Moss controversy.

“The community has lost trust in the board and the superintendent because of this issue,” she said.

She doesn’t believe the board has done anything to address Moss’ ethics violation. As to whether Moss should be removed from his position, she said, “It’s like closing the barn door after the horse is gone.

It’s long after the fact.”

Gwozdz is concerned that the proceeds from a proposed 1 percent sales tax would all go for building needs and none toward operational costs.

“If we’re going to have children who are prepared for the next level — whether it be college, going into the job market, going to trade school, whatever it is — they have to have that instruction and academic performance,” she said.

“It’s not going to be the building that does that for them.“ She also believes the district needs to put more effort into outreach programs to help close the achievement gap between black and white students. Gwozdz is an ear, nose and throat doctor, and said her experience as a physician could help the board improve its community relations.

“Every day what I do is listen to people, gather information, fact-check, make decisions based upon that, and that’s basically what I would do as a board member,” she said.

She has lived in Beaufort County for 27 years. She and her husband have three sons. She is a founding owner of the Outpatient Surgery Center of Hilton Head.

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hree Hilton Head Island Town Council seats are up for grabs in November, with two of the three incumbents facing challengers.

John McCann, in his first term representing Ward 6, was facing a challenge from Kent Berry, but Berry decided Sept. 4 to drop out of the race.

Here’s a rundown of the two contested town races on the Nov. 8 ballot:

WARD 1 Political newcomer Ibrahim Abdul-Malik is challenging Marc A. Grant, who is nearing the end of his first term serving Ward 1. The ward spans parts of northern Hilton Head and includes areas around Gumtree, Squire Pope and Spanish Wells roads.

Abdul-Malik, 59, has lived on the island since 1977. He is married with three children and six grandchildren. He works as a dining room server at Long Cove clubhouse and is an imam in the Savannah Muslim community.

“There are several concerns Ward 1 people have that aren’t really being addressed

in a way that is satisfactory,” he said.

Among them are public sewer service, unpaved roads and drainage problems. He believes those concerns have been ignored while the issues for residents of gated communities get addressed.

He believes the ward needs a stronger voice on the council.

“Whenever they get someone there, there’s never any dialogue going in with this potential candidate; so the representative pretty much goes into office and for the most part just kind of goes along to get along,” he said. “He doesn’t bring our issues to the forefront. I just think there needs to be a shift in that.”

He said he would try to get a better feel for residents’ concerns if elected to Town Council.

He’s also concerned about plans for a new arts center before addressing the needs in Ward 1.

“If you’re going to raise $55 million to $60 million to put up an arts center, and you still have people whose basic needs aren’t being met, in my mind, you’re putting the cart before the horse,” he said. “You can’t have a world-class resort when you have people who don’t have basic services.“

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Grant, 45, is a native islander who grew up on Hilton Head. He co-owns the family business, Grant’s Mini-Mart, and is married with three children. He is active at Queens Chapel AME Church.

Grant said people in the community have asked him to seek re-election because they like how he has represented them.

“We accomplished a lot of great things in the last four years, and they want to keep things going in the right direction,” he said.

He lists as accomplishments working to get town government meetings televised so working people who can’t attend meetings can still keep abreast of local issues; a new five-year public sewer plan for the area; a plan to pave dirt roads in the ward; funding to bring attention to the Mitchelville historic area, which was the first freedmans’ village in the United States; and completing the Marshland Road roundabout to improve traffic flow at its connection with Mathews Drive.

He is also proud of the plan to add a new University of South Carolina Beaufort campus on the south end of the island.

“I thought that was a bright spot in terms of education,” he said. “We believe that education is important on the island.

We’ve noticed that across the country college towns tend to weather the storm during that tough economic time.”

He has also worked to hold seminars in the ward on such issues as the land-management ordinance, heirs’ property and economic development.

In his next term, he said, he would work for storm water drainage improvements, affordable living, better access to affordable medical care, more after-school recreation programs for youth, and protection of heirs’ property.

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WARD 3 Newly elected council member David Ames is being challenged by Ryan James McAvoy. Ames won election in May to complete the term of Lee Edwards, who resigned in February after moving out of Ward 3. The ward includes the Long Cove, Wexford, Shipyard and Spanish Wells gated communities.

Ames, 72, has lived on the island for 43 years. He is a developer and community planner and is married with two daughters and two grandsons. He has also been heavily involved in civic activities, including chairing the fundraising effort to build The Children’s Center on the north end of the island.

Ames wants to see the town focus more on a long-range, comprehensive vision.

“We tend to look at the near-term challenges when the most profound threats to our economy and quality of life are there to be recognized, and we’re not doing it in a committed and proactive way,” he said.

Some of those long-term needs he cites are workforce availability, maintaining the island’s competitive edge, maintaining environmental integrity and addressing the need for wider bridges to and from the island.

He is currently serving on the town’s Public Planning Committee, which is preparing the groundwork for a “visioning” process to begin a town-wide discussion of the island’s long-range needs.

“Out of the visioning process I expect that we’ll have a clearer notion of what we ought to do with the arts, recreation, how we tackle transportation, our commitments to parks and open space, economic development, affordable housing, derelict structures and so on and so forth,” he said.

He added that the process must involve millennials, and he is pleased that Hilton Head Mayor David Bennett has been tapping talented people on the island to address the issues.

“All in all, I feel as though it’s a very positive time for the island,” Ames said. “We’re recognizing our challenges and we’re coming together to solve the problems.”

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McAvoy, 37, has lived on the island for 22 years. He is the in-house marketing coordinator for a property management company. He is married with one son and another child on the way in April.

This is at least his fifth run for town office, he said.

“I’ve always had a passion for politics,” he said. “It’s something I’ve always wanted to do.”

His main concern is town funding for the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce and what he believes is a lack of transparency on how the organization spends that money.

He issued a statement that said “the town gives almost $3 million a year in public funds to the chamber to serve as its destination marketing organization and promote our vitally important tourism industry. Yet, the chamber has repeatedly refused to reveal how it actually spends that money.”

He said a forensic audit must be conducted, and if he is elected, “my position on the chamber will be that it either must comply with the provisions of the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act immediately, or lose its public funding.”

He also wants the town to focus on reducing the crime rate.

“If we could claim the lowest crime rate on the East Coast, if you could at least shoot for that and get there, we could pick and choose what we wanted to do with this island. …

You would have a line of cars way past Buckwalter. Families would want to visit. People would want to move here.

Businesses would want to transfer into our state or Hilton Head. … I think everything else would fall into place.”

Despite all of his runs for office, McAvoy notes that he has refused and will continue to refuse to raise and spend any money on his campaign. He laments that town elections have led candidates to raise thousands of dollars. He plans to continue going door-to-door to spread his message, he said, and his only campaign spending is the $35 filing fee. M October 2016 49

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

KRISTEN SUTTON A

BY MARCO FREY | PHOTOS BY CLEMENTINE WILSON

ncient lore and modern research suggest early Polynesians migrated to North America following the seasonal flight patterns of the Golden Plover. One generation would row their boats as far as they could keep up with the birds. Then they noted their location and came home. The next year, they would row out to last year’s endpoint, waiting this time with a head start. Over hundreds of years and many generations, through birds and stars, the Polynesians found Hawaii.

“I’m doing a lava boat tour tomorrow,” Kristen Sutton mentions casually. “They’ll pull you right up against the edge of the island as it’s falling into the ocean and creating new land.” It may be an island, but Hawaii is just about the furthest thing from what we all knew growing up on Hilton Head Island. To travel there from Hilton Head requires 15 hours, give or take, two stopovers, and no birds. Sutton and I are connecting via Skype; I’m pushing my cat off the table; she’s just in from a movie and takes her phone out to the porch. I try to put myself there, jealously. I’ve been walking dogs in Brooklyn all day in the middle of a crushing heat wave no broken fire hydrant can cure.

Hawaii is a cruel mirage to a thirsty mind.

Sutton, a few weeks into 27, is rocking a Harold’s Diner hat her dad gifted her. “He sent me a bumper sticker, too,” she says, “because that was our place.” Sutton hasn’t returned to Hilton Head in over a year. A Hilton Head native, she now lives in Hilo, the main town of “The Big Island.” Larger than all the other Hawaiian islands combined, it’s home to the state’s highest peak and the world’s largest volcano,

Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, respectively. With the clearest night sky on earth, Mauna Kea, sitting well above cloud level, hosts the world’s premier space observatories. I try to think of the highest point on Hilton Head, probably the ridge lining a golfing green.

Sutton lives and works at Pacific Quest, a horticulture therapy program for troubled adolescents. She moved there about a year ago, following her inner bird. Just weeks after completing her master’s degree in chemical mental health counseling at Georgia Southern University, Sutton found herself living at camps surrounded by gardens, working eight days on with the kids, eight days off exploring her new island home. She first visited Hawaii with her mom on her 21st birthday, and fell in love with its tropical beauty. As part of her internship during college, she worked at the campus counseling center. “It was a really great training opportunity, but we did therapy in a room without windows,” she said. “It was the saddest room I ever saw, very uncomfortable. There was something missing.”

A Google search introduced Sutton to wilderness therapy. At a fork in the road with a longtime boyfriend making moves on his own journey and with job offers both in Statesboro and on Hilton Head, she chose none of the above.

“I really enjoyed my life in Statesboro. But the idea felt stagnant to me. So I applied to Pacific Quest, which was my dream job,” she said. “It had all the elements of the things I wanted in a job and what I believed therapeutically was effective. I was fascinated with the idea of getting as far away as possible.”

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Landing her dream job gave Sutton the resources and intensity to dive into a new setting, as the organization set her up to live and work as a field guide for a year, where she progressed through several roles from support to wellness to lead guide. It was in this last role that she led the colorful Huli Ka’e ceremony, transitioning the teens from adolescence to adulthood.

“It was like moving to an entirely different culture,” she said. “I still feel very new after a year.”

While it looks in photos to be a summer camp, Pacific Quest is a serious program equipped with the expertise of any clinical in-patient therapy — it’s the setting and the gardening that really set it apart. The program accepts teens ages 13 to 17 who are struggling with all kinds of issues, from ADHD to video game addiction to suicidal tendencies.

“It’s like a summer camp, but with a lot of structure and they’re dealing with a lot of stuff they don’t want to deal with,” Sutton said.

The teens grow through various stages of the program, borrowed from traditional Hawaiian words and values, each with its own set of rules, privileges and location. After progressing through Nalu (“reflection of the sun off a wave”), Kuleana (“personal responsibility”), and Ohana (“family”), a participant will finally reach Huli Ka’e, a rite of passage ritual that roughly translates to “searching the edge”.

Students must face themselves in a challenge whose details must remain a secret.

“It's an experience all the students are working towards and value highly, even though they don't know anything about it before they embark on their journey,” Sutton said.

After completing Huli Ka’e, students return to a ceremony that “symbolizes crossing the threshold, severance and rebirth. Rebirth takes place at a secluded beach on the southern tip of the island where students are asked to answer the question, ‘Who are you?’” Sutton said.

“The ceremonial aspects to Pacific Quest are my favorite part, along with the wilderness aspect. I've chopped down trees with students, had mud fights stargazed, hiked across a volcano, and swam with sea turtles with these kids. It's been truly magical.”

A year in, Sutton has graduated to the position of support therapist.

She’s not living out in the garden encampments anymore, but visits three times a week for therapy days. “They very much want to see their therapist,” she said. “Then I have an extra day where I can flo t around helping with group therapy, art therapy or any other alternative therapies.” The other two days, she’s at her home office assuring parents who are very anxious to know how their children are doing so far away.

Staff are encouraged to experience their own Huli Ka’e ceremonies so that they can empathize with the students. Sutton’s intent statement reads (or yells), "I am a balanced and beautiful wanderer. Calm and connected to the universe — I am enough.” M Editor’s Note: In this column, Hilton Head Island native Marco Frey catches up with young Hilton Head Island and Bluffton natives who are now making their mark elsewhere. The column highlights their blossoming lives and how their hometown helped shape who they are today. To nominate a person, email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com.

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“The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses—behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights.”

— Muhammad Ali

F I R S T F A M I L I E S O F H I LT O N H E A D I S L A N D

THE COHENS Pictured above: Marlin, James, Samson, Dion, Michael, Thomasseena, Terry and Pamela Cohen.

"Boxing," Sugar Ray Leonard wrote, "is the ultimate challenge. There is nothing that compares to testing yourself like the way you do in the ring."

BY LUANA M. GRAVES SELLARS

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ust because you see the shell of a building overtaken by weeds and natural decline from years of disuse doesn’t mean that it isn’t worthy of respect, or rooted in a proud tradition. Driving down Hilton Head Island’s Spanish Wells Road, there are the remains of a cinder block building that are probably ignored by most passers-by.

However, its meaning is not lost to a generation of native islanders who remember the excitement and pride that the building generated in the past.

If you look closely, a faded sign on the front reads “Hilton Head Island Sporting Club.” If the cinder block walls could talk,

they would tell about the island’s only boxing club and its storied past. This is a past that gave birth to the impressive professional careers of several local boxers, which became the intergenerational boxing dynasty of the Cohen family.

The Cohen family leaves a legacy that was not simply about boxing; it’s also about character and self-discipline. These men stood out as boxers because of their physical strength, agility and speed. Moreover, their endurance came from their well-known “granite” jaws, which were able to withstand strong punches. But it’s not enough to be able to take a punch; you have to have an iron fist that allows you to deliver one in

return. The Cohen men’s elegant footwork made their fights a sight to see as they “danced” around the ring.

All of the Cohen brothers trained as professional boxers. Their father, Thomas Cohen, was a professional boxer himself, and he trained his boys to be strong and ready to take a good punch. Thomas was a man of many talents. Seemingly, he was able to do it all.

“Dad was a jack of all trades. He farmed, he fished he carved wood, he boxed and he built boats as well as some of the houses on Hilton Head Island,” said Terry Cohen Johnson. “He also fished every day, bringing in boatloads of oysters for the family.” On top

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In 1974, Thomas and his son Michael built the gym from the ground up. They didn’t know it then, but the gym would become a magnet for young neighborhood boys who wanted to learn boxing skills and become part of the amateur boxing team.

“There weren’t a lot of sports on the island at the time,” says Michael “The Hammer” Cohen. The gym was much more than a building.

According to Michael, his father “built the gym to give the kids something to do and be involved in.”

Thomas was a role model for those around him. He believed in hard work and discipline, which he instilled in his sons. “If you had an attitude, Daddy would make you work it out in the ring,” says son Sampson Cohen. “At 4 o’clock, it was time to go the gym and train, every day. We trained all week for a Saturday fight You fought ’cause Daddy made you fight ” Boxing was much more than a sport; as a family business, everyone had a part to play. Terry took payments at the door and ran the concession stand as people came in to watch the weekend’s fight At one point, Thomas and Michael were training about 105 boxers.

“Saturday nights at the gym were packed with close to 80 or more people,” said Sampson. Fighting bouts were booked from Hilton Head Island to Savannah, Augusta, Columbia and Florence.

A professional boxer since 1957, Thomas started boxing in the Army, winning the Fifth Army and Seventh Army Championships.

Once he became a professional heavyweight, Thomas was ranked No. 3 in the world. In his career, he had a total of 23 knockouts and 36 wins out of 37 professional fights.

Recognized as the Southeast Heavyweight Champion, his career brought him friendships with some of the top boxers in his day.

Among his friends were Muhammad Ali, Leon Spinks, Sugar Ray Leonard, Joe Frazier and Rocky Marciano. When they came to visit, they all spent time in the gym to stay in shape. “Leon Spinks came to the gym after his fight with Ali,” says Michael. Back in the day, jazz trumpeter Miles Davis also stopped by to work out in the gym.

All of the Cohen sons had learned to fight by the time they were 11 years old. Michael was recognized for his tremendous punching power and ultimately was ranked No. 9 in the world as a heavyweight.

With 52 fights under his belt, he had 30 wins and 29 knockouts. The force of “The Hammer’s” punch was so powerful that some fighter would back out of bouts before fight time. It has been said that even Mike Tyson backed out of a scheduled fight because of the powerful punch of “The Hammer.”

Sampson, known as “The Mighty Sampson” and “The Cowboy,” began his professional career at 27 and was considered to be a heavyweight known for “a good punch, jab and movement.” In his career, he had 35 bouts, 17 wins and 9 knockouts. “The Cowboy” fought his way to the top at Caesar’s Palace, where he was on the bill with other great fighters like of Oscar De La Hoya and Julio Cesar Chavez.

The gym burned down in 2003. Since then, boxing on the island has become more of a distant memory and the source of great stories.

The family has taken a few punches in their day, but like all good figh ers, when you’re on the ropes, you duck, weave, get out of the corner and recover. They say that they want to bring the gym back one day.

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onthly sat down with Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina to discuss his “Opportunity Agenda,” a series of Senate bills that would expand access to quality education, provide tax incentives for employers who create job apprenticeships, and offer a temporary capital gains deferral to businessmen in exchange for reinvesting those dollars into economically distressed areas.

BY KIM KACHMANN-GELTZ

Question: The journalist Roger Cohen said, “America is the place where impossible stories get written. It is the overcoming of history, the leaving behind of barriers. It is reinvention, the absorption of one identity in something larger — the notion that ‘out of many, we are truly one.’” Do these sentiments in any way reflect your own viewpoints?

Answer: I could not have said it better myself. It is my life story, and the story of every family in America with a three-generational span. Some more than others, but every American family has a story of reinvention, of second chances.

One of the reasons why I’m so hopeful, despite our problems and our challenges, is that the American dream works. We need more reminders how great the nation is and what is so possible for anyone coming from anywhere to America.

Q: Earlier this year, you introduced your “Opportunity Agenda.”

A: Yes, my agenda is a blueprint for a foundation that increases access to real opportunities in America. The cornerstone is education. Not just academic education but vocational training and apprenticeships to garner the skills that enable people to become prosperous members of the workforce.

Tim Scott is the first African-American senator from the state of South Carolina, the first black epublican elected to the United States Senate since the election of Edward Brooke in 1966, and the first elected f om the South since 1881.

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Q: Why is your agenda important for our nation now?

A: When you look at the people working paycheck to paycheck, they are suffering greatly in an economy that has not really recovered for the average person.

They are becoming more disillusioned about what it means to achieve the American dream.

The foundation of my agenda — i.e., education and work skills and incentives to encourage economic growth and job creation in economically distressed areas — can breathe new life into places where hope has been dissipating.

Specificall , my Investing in Opportunity Act seeks about $2 trillion dollars of capital gains — all private sector dollars — reinvested into our poorest and multi-class communities. Currently, more than 30 percent of South Carolina’s population, or 1.4 million people, live in economically distressed areas, a number that rises to 50 million Americans nationwide. This is just not the poor but working-class Americans who desperately need new opportunities.

By deferring the capital gains tax, we encourage long-term investment into distressed communities that desperately need investment. Right here in South Carolina, we don’t have to look farther than Jasper County’s I-95 corridor, the so-called “Corridor of Shame.” We could bring tremendous opportunities for capital investment into this community as opposed to being gentrified Q: Please illustrate the Investing in Opportunity Act in action, if it becomes law.

A: If my bill passes, for example, a small business owner who sells his profitable business for $1 million and faces several thousands of dollars in capital gains taxes could defer that tax burden for seven years and reinvest a portion of those tax dollars in Jasper County to start up a small business.

He could put his money to work by employing people and creating new infrastructure in a distressed community.

In doing so, he would also benefit from the appreciation of his capital gains.

Or he or she could join forces with other individuals with capital gains and

even larger investors to create a bigger enterprise — a tech company or health care facility.

Q: How do your beliefs and experience relate to your legislative agenda?

A: My faith is very important to me. My faith instructs me to be compassionate towards people. That just doesn’t mean a warm and fuzzy feeling; it means creating a strategy that helps people reach their potential.

For me, a kid who didn’t do well in high school but ultimately got a second chance to make a first impression, my mother taught me to value education.

A strong mentor can make all the difference. Second chances are rare around the world but ever present here in America. I learned how to use my education and skills effectively and applied them to a small business that grew over 15 years. I eventually sold it, then helped others start up their own businesses.

I am a guy who works really hard and had great mentors who gave me a different vantage point to see this world.

I believe that oftentimes people need someone to come in and shake them up.

The pain of failure led to my success. I don’t think we should make life easier; we should make life more productive.

And in the end, that will typically make the person’s life easier.

Q: Robert Lerman, an economist with the Urban Institute and American University, said, “South Carolinian educators, employers, and government are working together to close the ‘skills gap’ and create new opportunities for young people. They are accomplishing this through greater attention to high school career and technical education, a first rate system of state technical colleges, and a well-managed effort to increase the number of apprenticeship positions.”

A: A “skills gap” is undermining our workforce. We have 5.8 million job openings in the U.S. In three years, we’re anticipating up to 8 million openings.

When you look at a bachelor’s degree, so often a student graduates but can’t get a job. And they didn’t understand the actual cost of a college education, so now they’re $40,000 in debt… By expanding educational opportunities,

Scott is a familiar face at Hilton Head Island's RBC Heritage golf tournament.

whether a bachelor’s degree or a vocational degree, an apprenticeship or quality private, public, or charter schooling, we can foster success and better maximize potential.

Q: What could the state of South Carolina do now without waiting for your legislative initiatives to pass?

A: County and state governments should continue to work on increasing opportunity zones. There’s no doubt that today there are some credits given to businesses that open up in certain areas.

The state has packages of incentives for employers that could be reevaluated to stress the importance of education. When we were courting Boeing, one of its chief concerns was, “Do you have a workforce that is educated properly for us to achieve the goals of our company?”

Q: What kind of legacy would you like to leave as the first black U.S. senator from the South since the 19th century?

A: If I had to define my legacy, I would hope that it has less to do with my complexion, and more to do with my character and ability to successfully weave into the American tapestry the notion of increasing access to opportunities and helping people reach their potential without any guarantee of the outcome.

Said differently, Mathew 25: 23 “Well done, good and faithful servant!” That I provided for those who are the least of our society. M

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... just one piece of a larger Hilton Head infrastructure puzzle

BY SEN. TOM DAVIS | PHOTO BY MIKE RITTERBECK

In July, I stood on site with many others to celebrate the opening of the Bluffton Parkway flyover. This flyover will reduce traffic using U.S. 278 near the Hilton Head Island bridges by about 25 percent and is a key part of a longer-range plan to provide island residents with an alternate evacuation route (which, of course, is still dependent upon extending Bluffton Parkway from S.C. 170 to Interstate 95).

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nd thereby hangs a tale: the flyove , though important, is just one piece of a larger Hilton Head Island infrastructure puzzle. The good news, though, is that plans are already underway to ensure the remaining pieces fall into place. And officials in Beaufort County — notably, administrator Gary Kubic, engineering and infrastructure director Robert McFee, and traffic engineer Colin Kinton — are to be commended for this foresight.

Next up for this area, with construction anticipated to begin in 2021, are widening U.S. 278 on Jenkins Island, addressing the ingress-egress situation at

Windmill Harbor and improving access to amenities on Jenkins Island; widening U.S. 278 from Jenkins Island to Squire Pope Road; replacing the east-bound, two-lane span of the Mackay Creek Bridge (aka the Karl S. Bowers Bridge) with a new three-lane span; and providing safe access to Pinckney Island.

Following that, with a projected start date of 2026, are widening from two lanes to three the west-bound span of the Mackay Creek Bridge and widening the Skull Creek Bridge (aka the J. Wilton Graves Bridge) from two lanes in each direction to three. (Note: While the plans currently are to widen, rather than replace, these three bridges, things

could change depending on the outcome of further engineering studies.)

Rather than handling these interrelated projects piecemeal, county officials and the South Carolina Department of Transportation are wisely treating them as a whole; they intend to seek a single environmental assessment encompassing all of the improvements. This approach will save millions of dollars and accelerate the completion timetable.

The replacement of the east-bound span of the Mackay Creek Bridge ranks second on the SCDOT bridge replacement list and, in terms of public safety, is the highest priority; constructed in 1956 and having a design-life of 50 years, this

Editor’s Note: This piece on Hilton Head Island-related infrastructure is the first o four; the remaining three will discuss transportation issues facing Bluffton and Sun City; Jasper County, with an emphasis on preparing for the new Jasper port; and northern Beaufort County.

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is the oldest of four Hilton Head Island bridge spans. The other three bridge spans were built in the 1980s and, as noted above, may be expanded rather than replaced.

Timely addressing these four bridge spans is critical. The average number of vehicles crossing these bridges has jumped from 47,600 in 2009 to 54,700 in 2015, and that number will doubtlessly continue to increase as Hilton Head Island maintains and improves its reputation as a premier resort destination. As the island’s state senator, I consider this a top priority.

Each of these transportation projects, of course, carries a substantial price tag.

The estimated cost of replacing the eastbound span of the Mackay Creek Bridge is $44 million, and a 2002 study commissioned by the county pegs the cost of expanding the remaining three bridge spans at between $80 million to $160 million (though county officials now advise the actual cost may approach $200 million).

In the last legislative session, $200 million was set aside on a recurring basis to amortize approximately $3 billion in bonds to be used for resurfacing interstates and fixing structurally de cient bridges. Members of the Beaufort County Legislative Delegation are working with SCDOT officials to ensure an equitable portion of this goes to repairing/replacing Hilton Head Island’s bridges, and I am confident we will be successful.

State revenues alone, however, will not be sufficient; such will need to be supplemented with federal and local dollars, and those go hand in hand. Fair or not, the reality is state and federal agencies are more likely to help localities that help themselves. At some point in the future, I think a local-option sales tax referendum that is narrowly targeted to transportation infrastructure should be put to the people for a vote.

Finally, as with anything of this scope and magnitude, it is important that residents be both informed and involved,

Tom Davis is the state senator for South Carolina District 46, which covers portions of Beaufort and Jasper counties.

especially in the design process. The transportation issues now being planned will directly impact their safety and quality of life for decades to come, and I look forward to ensuring they are part of the debate. M

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CELEBRATING ENTREPRENEURS If you would like to nominate an entrepreneur from Hilton Head Island or Bluffton, please email editor@ hiltonheadmonthly.com

sweet taste of success

Local entrepreneur introduces gelato brand to nationwide audience

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efore her first and only trip to Italy in 2002, Ramona Fantini’s Sicilian friend told her that trying gelato would be life-changing. She was not wrong.

Fourteen years later, Fantini is owner of Pino Gelato on the south end of the island, a business she started in 2004 that has grown to include several license agreements in airports and stores across the United States.

“I had never had gelato until I went to Italy. There was really none to be had (in the U.S.) unless you went to a mom-and-pop kind of place to buy it,” she says. “It’s hard to believe in the span of 10 years you can almost find it anywhere. But back then you really couldn’t.”

Her friend had told her she’d be amazed by the difference between American ice cream and the much richer Italian version.

“The whole aura of it was built up, but she was right. You could taste the flavo . You weren’t tasting a flavo ed product; you were actually tasting the flavo .”

Fantini tried every gelato she came across, asking questions of all the shop owners about their methods for making it. “The difference is that with American ice cream, you whip the air in. In gelato, the blades go the opposite way and you whip the air out of the product, so it’s thicker, denser, almost like a custard,” she says. Then she returned home, and back to her job in the pharmaceutical industry in New Jersey. She searched for gelato everywhere, but rarely found any.

“My husband, John, is an entrepreneur. Finally he said, ‘You work for somebody for 60 or 70 hours a week now. Why don’t you work for yourself and start a gelato business?’” she says. “After about a year I said, ‘OK, I think I’m ready to do this.’”

The couple, who had bought a vacation home on Hilton Head two years before, moved to the Lowcountry and Fantini partnered with an Italian chef, Pino Avola, to develop her recipes and process. When Pino Gelato opened, it served 34 flavors all freshly made in the back of the shop.

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BUSINESS “It was exciting because your life is completely changing, it’s all exciting. Who doesn’t want to live on Hilton Head Island? Who doesn’t want to scoop gelato on the beach? You’re riding on total adrenaline,” she says of the entrepreneurial opening buzz. “After the first couple of months you realize, ‘Oh yeah, this is a job. We have to get all our ducks in a row.’ It took a couple of months to focus on the fact that this is real.”

Within a couple years, Fantini started to notice she was getting more than compliments about her business. She was getting inquiries.

“People started asking how they could do this, saying that it looked like a lot of fun,” she says. “I didn’t think about it growing. It just never crossed my mind at the time. But then a lot of people started asking.”

So the entrepreneur began researching the process of becoming a franchise operation. Ultimately, though, she went a different way.

“After I got into it, I realized I didn’t want to go the franchise route. I didn’t have enough experience, and I didn’t want that much control,” she says. “Licensing, that’s the route we took. They use my name and they buy the gelato products from me. But they can use anything else they want in the shop. They can put their own personal touch on their businesses.”

Today, there are 10 Pino Gelato locations — five owned

by Fantini, the rest licensed out — selling her 44 flavors of frozen goodness. “Chocolate and vanilla are still the biggest sellers by far,” she says.

THINGS ABOUT There are also Pino Gelatos RAMONA FANTINI inside Hartsfield Jackson • She’s a self-described “ski addict.” “I Atlanta International, Charlotte absolutely live to snow ski; I think about Douglas International, Long it every single day of my life.” Luckily, business is slow in January and February, Beach, Chicago O’Hare which is when she and her husband head to International, and Washington Big Sky, Montana, her favorite place to ski.

Dulles International airports.

• She’s an avid fitne s buff. “It’s very In 2012, Pino Gelato important to me to work out every day,” she received the U.S. Chamber says, whether that means a game of tennis, of Commerce’s Blue Ribbon some time on the elliptical machine or a Award, given to just 75 small bike ride around town. businesses that demonstrate • Pino Gelato gives back a portion of its excellence in business strategy, profits each month to seven charities that employee development, benefit animals, including Hilton Head Humane Association, Palmetto Animal community involvement and League and Noah’s Arks Rescue. “One of the customer service. most important things to me is the fact that Ever the entrepreneur, Fantini we are a ‘give back’ company.” says her next move will be far • All Pino Gelato staff members are bigger than she ever imagined required every quarter to do a Quarterly Day 14 years ago when she was of Caring. “I give them one paid day off to dreaming of scooping gelato go do something — whatever they want — that benefits someone in the community. on the beach.

They could volunteer with Habitat for “I’ve recently partnered with Humanity, buy somebody lunch, just do another big gelato company something good.” that just does manufacturing, • She and her husband, John, have no and we’re going to start our children, but they do have two Shih Tzus, conversation now on how to Savannah, 12, and Sienna, 11. “They’re grow this business nationally,” sisters from different litters but the same parents.” she says. M

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Hitting the streets WITH BLUFFTON BIKE TAXI

Join us for a spin with entrepreneur Trey Snow, who’s bringing a new ride to Old Town.

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he rain had just tapered off in Old Town Bluffton as Will Moody greeted me by his pedicab in the Old Town Dispensary courtyard. The brief cloudburst, a remnant of Tropical Storm Julia’s crazed path around the Lowcountry, had scared off most of Old Town’s late-night scene. And yet the electric glow emanating from under the bike still drew curious onlookers.

Dodging raindrops, a middleaged bar patron peppered Moody with questions: how far he goes, how long he spends on the bike, what he charges.

“I’m really not in it for the money,” Moody responded, a sly smile forming under the brim of his Scott’s Market trucker hat.

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It’s the novelty of something new, the curiosity that draws onlookers out even into the rain, that Bluffton Bike Taxi owner Trey Snow is counting on to get word out about his new business. So far, judging from the chatter on Facebook, the buzz in local media and the welcoming tone Bluffton Town Council has taken, the word seems to be getting out.

“It’s really been a lot more than I was expecting,” said Snow, as he and I climbed into the pedicab for a brief jaunt around Old Town. As Moody got in his cardio workout, Snow laid out the story of Bluffton Bike Taxi so far.

A ship’s captain in Palmetto Bluff by day, Snow was inspired to start this new venture by the success and ubiquity of pedicabs and bike taxis throughout Charleston. Anyone

“I’M REALLY NOT IN IT FOR THE MONEY, I’M IN IT FOR THE CARDIO” who’s visited the Holy City can attest that bike taxis are everywhere. However, Bluffton is no Charleston.

Under the tutelage of a mentor that Snow describes coyly as “a Palmetto Bluff resident,” Snow began adapting the business model to suit Bluffton. He reached out to a company in Colorado that specializes in pedicabs, and he introduced local businesses to the concept to secure advertising on his cabs, something that will be a major revenue earner. And, oh yeah,

he worked with Bluffton Town Council to help figu e out how an entirely new business was going to look and feel in Old Town.

“They’ve pretty much been behind me the whole time,” said Snow. “I feel like I’ve got their support.”

In fact, our brief bike taxi jaunt had only been legalized the night before, thanks to some fast-tracked legislation that allowed Snow’s business to operate after 10 p.m. Providing late-night transportation for just a few bucks a head after

the bars close was a key piece of the puzzle for Snow, but it wasn’t the only thing.

“I’m going to offer scenic tours and history tours to build up daytime business so the weekend stuff can be kind of a given,” said Snow, adding that he eventually plans on making Bluffton Bike Taxis available for events and weddings.

Criss-crossing Old Town under Moody’s pedal power, seeing curious bystanders crane their necks, it became much easier to see Bluffton Bike Taxi take off. There may come a time when that signature blue glow under Snow’s bike taxis may become as much a part of Bluffton life as oyster roasts and golf carts. Only time will tell.

In the meantime, you can catch a Bluffton Bike Taxi throughout Bluffton’s cultural district or by calling 843-7076807. M

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J BANKS DESIGN GROUP: 30 YEARS OF LOOKING AHEAD

Upcoming anniversary bash and the launch of its first book, ‘Southern Coastal Living,’ starts a new chapter for the island’s famed design house.

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ost companies celebrate their 30th anniversary with a party that looks back on their past success. But that’s not how J Banks Design Group plans to mark this milestone.

“If you look back, you’re wasting time. You have to look forward,” said owner Joni

Vanderslice. “I look back to thank people and appreciate our blessings. Other than that, you have to always look to what’s next.”

But even while looking to the future, it’s OK to take a moment to reflect on 30 years spent growing from a locally focused residential design firm to an international powerhouse. The company’s

diverse portfolio of residential work has not only landed many clients’ homes in magnificent magazine spreads, it’s also transformed how the Lowcountry looks and feels. J Banks’ hospitality division counts among its clients some of the most decorated properties in the world. And its dazzling retail store, featuring a wide

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selection of furniture and fabrics, export the signature J Banks look all over the globe.

In fact, as ubiquitous as J Banks is throughout the Lowcountry, most locals have no idea how very big it has become over the last 30 years.

“We have hospitality projects in 12 different states and in three different countries,” Vanderslice said.

“But Hilton Head is the most important to us.”

The company’s profile began its rise thanks to Vanderslice’s dedication to creating something fresh

with every project, and her steadfast belief in hiring only degreed designers. Her philosophy not only helped set the standard for casual elegance in the Lowcountry, but it began to define the Hilton Head Island aesthetic.

“At that point, there was a lot of work being done on villas and using things like wicker furniture to get villas to a certain price point.

There’s nothing wrong with that, but I made a concerted decision that that was not our primary market,” Vanderslice said.

Instead, J Banks became known for the clean, modern lines and chic colors that are now seen all over modern Hilton Head. It’s hard to remember what homes looked like before Vanderslice and her team helped set the tone.

And while its impact on the home front is undeniable, it’s J Banks’ work in the hospitality sphere that has helped expand the company’s horizons from a regional powerhouse to a global influence .

“Typically,” Vanderslice said, “residential designers don’t do commercial. And vice versa.”

Vanderslice saw opportunity in that gap.

Work on Daufuskie Island’s Melrose Club opened up new avenues for commercial design and helped her establish relationships that would take the firm around the world. Along the way, Vanderslice noted that her clients were looking to take more and more of that resort experience home with them, including the luxuries of high-end hotels like opulent white marble bathrooms

and oversized duvet covers.

In bridging that gap, J Bank Design Group set itself apart.

“It made me realize that we live in a resort,” Vanderslice said. “If you’re building a resort, why would you hire designers from Atlanta or New York who really don’t live this lifestyle?”

Living the resort lifestyle on Hilton Head Island helped inform award-winning work on such world-renowned commercial properties as Tuscany’s famed Castello Di Casole, Esperanza in Cabo San Lucas, and the Timbers Club in Snowmass, Colorado.

Even with these past successes, Vanderslice continues to look to the future and how J Banks Design Group is melding home and resort to create something entirely new in luxury. Keeping a toe in both worlds has allowed the firm to begin a new phase, which it describes as “home as resort and resort as home.”

“There’s so much overlap where people go on vacation and bring that home with them,” said Vanderslice.

See how these two worlds come together firsthand on Friday, Oct. 7, at J Banks’ 30th anniversary celebration.

In keeping with Vanderslice’s dedication to always looking forward, the event will place a greater focus on what’s ahead than what’s behind.

That includes Vanderslice’s new book, which will launch at the celebration and is titled “Southern Coastal Living.” Lush photos of some of the firm s many sophisticated projects are accompanied by sidebars on what went into each project and tips on how to re-create the look, utilizing everything

from texture and colors to lighting.

In addition to an all-day market, seminars on design and a silent auction, guests at the event will see firsthand the new branding that will define J Banks Design Group as it heads into the future.

In keeping with the firm s renowned dedication to philanthropy, a portion of the proceeds from silent auction and sales of “Southern Coastal Living,” will be donated to charity.

“Giving back is incredibly important,” said Vanderslice, whose philanthropic pursuits also include the Valentine Project, which provides a safe home and family environment to 19 children in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

“We’ve given back here in the community and of course on a broader basis. It’s very much a part of our culture, our philosophy and our mission statement.”

J Banks Design Group’s 30th anniversary party will be held Friday, Oct. 7, at J Banks’ retail space and design studio at 35 Main St. on Hilton Head. It is open to the public. Visit www. jbanksdesign.com for more information. M

The first book on the award-winning J Banks Design Group reveals the luxurious but relaxed home and lifestyle on Hilton Head Island.

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SOUTH CAROLINA’S

BEST KEPT SECRET The Palmetto State is home to the only state-sponsored school of its kind in the nation offering a residential arts program for high school students

Do you often think of South Carolina as an innovator in education? Most of us would answer that question with a resounding no.

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ccording to EdWeek.Org, a national organization that ranks all 50 states (along with the District of Columbia), South Carolina schools come in as 43rd nationally, with a numeric score of 69.6. Compare that to Massachusetts, which ranked No. 1 with a score of 86.8, and Nevada, coming in dead last with a score of 65.2.

To further dig into the

BY ELIHU SPENCER numbers, South Carolina received a grade of C for students’ chance for success, a D for kindergarten through 12th grade achievement and a C for financial support.

Certainly, we can do better for our state’s children.

So why would I ask about South Carolina being an innovator in education?

The answer: Have you heard about the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, located on the

former Furman University campus in Greenville? Gov. Richard Riley, who also served as President Bill Clinton’s Secretary of Education in 1989, established the Governor’s School as a residential program for gifted and talented high school students in a visionary, nontraditional arts conservatory.

In 1996, Gov. Carroll Campbell appointed a study commission to determine whether the state could afford to build the school. It was

determined that the state would commit $12 million to create a residential high school if an equal amount could be raised from the private sector. The Greenville community, with support from throughout the state, came together and raised $14.5 million and, in 1999, the Governor’s School opened its doors to the inaugural class of juniors.

Today, the school provides exceptional arts, humanities and outstanding academic

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IN 2015, 100 PERCENT OF GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL STUDENTS GRADUATED AND WERE ACCEPTED TO COLLEGES. programming for 242 residential students from all over South Carolina. For 13 years in a row, the school has been recognized as a Palmetto Gold Award Winner.

The students regularly turn in SAT and ACT scores that are above both state and national averages, and are ranked in the top 1 percent of public high schools in three national polls.

One must ask how the Governor’s School does this in a state well-known for poor public school performance.

Dr. Cedric Adderly, the school’s president, points out that the school has a long tradition of creativity and scholarship in a community that nurtures mutual respect and supports academic excellence. Students are recruited from almost every county of South Carolina on the basis of their individual artistic or writing talent. As a public residential high school, the Governor’s School attracts a student body that is reflective of

the population of South Carolina as a whole. There is a community of students that is racially diverse and a mix of both boys and girls, with all socio-economic groups represented. The excellent faculty and staff at the school take these young and talented South Carolinians and turn them into successful students. The Governor’s School students often earn scholarships to the most competitive colleges and universities in America.

Students are regularly accepted into Ivy League schools, the Juilliard School and other fine institutions before moving on into careers in acting, dance, music, medicine and law.

In 2015, 100 percent of Governor’s School students graduated and were accepted to colleges. In addition, they received over $29 million in scholarships.

As citizens of South Carolina, we should be proud of what has been created at the Governor’s School. Our state has been successful in attracting new industry with BMW, Boeing, Volvo and other businesses, and we need an school system that can both provide a well-educated workforce and allow those companies to recruit workers to South Carolina. There is a need for a balanced approach to serving our state’s youth, and the South Carolina Governor’s School of Arts and Humanities can serve as an example of how innovation can fill a niche and make us all better for it. 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 the accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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ON THE MOVE NEW HIRES/PROMOTIONS

Thompson

Kachmann-Geltz

Itkor

Mancini

Mooney

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa is pleased to announce that Ryan Thompson will lead its sales team to new heights as director of group sales. He is now responsible for total revenue and yield strategies, implementation and results of group room revenue, group food and beverage, and meeting room production goals.

Kim Kachmann-Geltz offers professional writing and editing services for papers, tutoring, workshops, resumes and social media services with her business Final Edit. She can be reached at 843-290-0398 or at kimkachmann@ outlook.com.

The Salty Dog, Inc. is pleased to welcome Anneliza Itkor as the new marketing, promotions and entertainment manager. With a background in radio and television, Itkor relocated from Los Angeles to Hilton Head Island in 2004.

She has charmed children at The Salty Dog for the past five summers with her quirky Singing Frog Kidz DJ Dance Party.

Tracey Mancini has joined the Berkeley Hall Club team as director of catering and special events. Mancini, who formerly served as senior event and wedding specialist at Celebrations Catering & Events, brings more than 20 years of experience in coordinating weddings, corporate events and social functions.

Dr. Melanie Mooney, a boardcertified family medicine specialist

BROWN JOINS THE VACATION COMPANY The Vacation Company announced the newest addition to its team of vacation experts, Dru Brown. Brown has worked for short-term rental companies on Hilton Head Island for more than 13 years, most recently serving as the business development manager for Beach Properties of Hilton Head. Brown specializes in account acquisition and outside sales, marketing, strategic planning and budgeting, operations management, account retention and relationship management, as well as investment portfolio analysis. He also is a licensed property manager and joins The Vacation Company as the director of sales and marketing.

His goal is to offer guests the highest quality product and to maximize an owner’s bottom line by increasing repeat rentals and revenue.

with more than 12 years of experience, has joined the staff at Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Primary Care. Most recently, Mooney has been practicing at a family medical center and primary care office in Kentucky.

Gia Jaggers has joined the Fred Astaire Dance Studio Hilton Head/ Bluffton as a ballroom dance instructor. Jaggers teaches all levels of ballroom dance, with a specialty in technique and Latin dance.

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics is pleased to announce that Dr. Hector Flores will be formally installed as the school’s third president. Flores was selected by the school’s board of trustees after an extended national search last spring.

A veteran assistant principal has been named as principal at Hilton Head Island Elementary School.

Superintendent Jeff Moss said that Sarah Owen, an assistant principal at

WATUSI MARKETPLACE OPENS INSIDE WATUSI CAFE Watusi Marketplace is now open inside Watusi Café on Pope Avenue. This is a great place to find special p esents for everyone from teachers and teens to hostesses and home cooks. Lots of coastal-inspired merchandise and souvenirs. Enjoy a bite to eat in the café and pick up that hostess gift in one stop. Light up the homes and hearts of the people you love. 843-686-5200

three Hilton Head Island schools over the past seven years, will assume her new role immediately. She replaces Jill McAden, who will take charge of the Beaufort County School District’s efforts to recruit classroom teachers for elementary-level classrooms.

Humane educator Carla Golden has joined the Ethical Choices Program, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational organization providing free presentations to schools, universities and others about food choices and the subsequent effects these choices have on the environment, human health and animals.

StoneWorks has recently promoted one of its experienced professionals.

Wendy Anderson has been a part of the StoneWorks team for the past five years in the role of receptionist.

Anderson will now be working as a client relations specialist.

The Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island-Sunset installed Ron Molen as president at its June 27 meeting. In addition to Molen, the club installed Bob Pawlishyn as president elect, Nancy Millette as vice president, Connie Coyne as secretary, Bob Brouilard as treasurer, and Dan Hergenroeder as sergeant of arms.

Toney Mathews continues as chair of vocational service, Art Ryan as leader

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of club and community service, and Med Cadiz as head of international service.

Sea Pines Country Club is pleased to welcome Tricia Beck as director of catering and special events. Beck is a graduate of the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s hospitality and tourism program. She was previously the venue manager of Red Gate Farms in Savannah.

Melanie Thomas has joined Covert Aire as executive assistant to president Mike Covert.

She will manage the daily operations of the office including organizing and maintaining correspondence and communication.

Thomas will also plan and schedule meetings and appointments. Gene Duffy is the new senior accounts director and commercial division supervisor at Covert Aire. Excited to join the Covert Aire team, Duffy brings more than 30 years of experience in the commercial HVAC business, working in the greater Boston area and New England.

Monique McGlynn has joined Boys Arnold & Company as an account administrator after spending 15 years at Bank of America in similar roles. Her duties will include working with the local team on delivering wealth management services to high net worth families.

Lux—A Medical Spa is proud to introduce Taylor Leard, PA-C. Leard is originally from

TOO BELLES BOUTIQUE OPENS AT FRESH MARKET SHOPPES Too Belles Boutique has been a dream in the works for Jackie Wells-Lindstrom, a South Carolina native and homegrown Southern girl. Too Belles provides customers with the latest trends in fashion and accessories while blending the classic charm of the South — without breaking your budget. The perfect balance of quality and style, you won’t feel guilty about shopping at Too Belles. Located between Bonefish Grill and Gruby’s New York Deli in the Fresh Market Shoppes on William Hilton Parkway.

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BUSINESS Jacksonville, Florida, and graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor’s of science degree in psychology.

Wood+Partners Inc. is pleased to announce that Brad Hix has been promoted to project manager. Wood+Partners is a regional land planning and landscape architecture firm with offices on Hilton Head Island and in Tallahassee, Florida.

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS Chief operating office Colette Stevenson of Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island is one of only 19 executives nationwide selected to participate in the inaugural MLS Expert Program provided by the Certified Multiple Listing Executive Program. Stevenson is the only Multiple Listing Service executive in North Carolina or South Carolina to be included in this select group.

The Hilton Head IslandBluffton Chamber of Commerce’s Visitor & Convention Bureau has been recognized by readers of Meetings & Conventions as a 2016 Gold Service Award winner in the Southeast region.

Only 10 organizations in the Southeast have earned this recognition. Fifty-five visitor and convention bureaus in fiv regions across the United States and nine international tourism

boards were honored with the Gold Service award distinction.

Emily Johnson, CFP, CDFA, ChFC, CLU, founder and president of the Hilton Head Islandbased financial services company Polaris Capital Advisors, recently addressed hundreds of lawyers and legal professionals gathered for the South Carolina Association for Justice annual convention, held at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. The Hilton Head Choral Society has been awarded an annual $6,000 grant by the South Carolina Arts Commission for the next three years The grant is for general operating support and will assist the Hilton Head Choral Society in its ongoing mission of providing quality choral performances for the benefit and enjoyment of the Hilton Head Island and regional community, visitors and tourists, including cooperation with other musical organizations and sponsoring local performances of celebrity artists and choral groups.

Bishop Eye Center, a nationally recognized industry leader in refractive cataract surgery, was the first practice in South Carolina and the Coastal Empire to perform cataract surgery using the Symfony Toric Intraocular Lens from Abbott Medical Optics. The Symfony lens was approved by the U.S.

SODA POP & CANDY SHOP OPENS AT SHELTER COVE A new craft soda, candy and novelty store recently opened in Shelter Cove Towne Centre on Hilton Head Island. Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop sells retro candies, including treats popular in the 1960s and 1980s, and hundreds of glass-bottled sodas in fun and eclectic flavors such as Key lime pie, buffalo wing, bacon and chocolate, mud pie and sweet corn. In addition, the shop also has collectable metal signs, concert posters, gag gifts and novelties for the whole family.

843-785-3510, rocketfizz.co

A1 AUTO DETAILING EXPANDS SERVICES A1 Auto Detailing and Car Storage, located at 33 Hunter Road on Hilton Head Island, has expanded its services. Certified specialist Mi e McGilton recently completed the ReCon Techs Advanced Auto Detailing Course in San Diego. A1 now offers paint protection and window tinting with state-of-the-art technology. The 18,000-square-foot storage facility is climate-controlled and secure, ideal for classic, antique cars, boats, motorcycles and ATVs. 843-689-2221, A1autodetailinghh.com

Food and Drug Administration in July and has gained approvals in more than 50 countries around the world. The FDA approval includes a version of the lens for people with astigmatism. These are the only lenses in the United States that provide a full range of continuous high-quality vision following cataract surgery. In clinical studies, the Symfony lens provided seamless day-to-night vision, provided high-quality vision and demonstrated a low incidence of halo and glare.

Ace Hardware Corporation is pleased to announce that Heuser Ace Hardware of Bluffton has been named a 2016 “Coolest Hardware Store.” Ace Hardware, the world’s largest hardware cooperative, selects only a handful of Ace stores annually to receive this coveted recognition — all based on how each Ace store differentiates its product offerings, services and culture to meet the needs of the community. The store has been named the “Best of Bluffton” for the hardware and home improvement categories two years running.

The Hilton Head Christian Academy board and administration have implemented innovative and effective safety and security solutions with the help of The Draco Group, who performed a comprehensive assessment of the school’s safety and security needs. Draco employs a staff of seasoned veterans with antiterrorism experience for training and field operations for corporate and military installations worldwide. The school-wide security

system has been upgraded with the latest technology. Interior and exterior door security has been increased with new and improved locks. In addition, each classroom has been equipped with medical emergency kits. Draco will return again this month to provide an in-school security training session for all faculty and staff.

NEW BUSINESS thehugbox, created by Vicki Wahl Sanders, is an online gift delivery service that specializes in curating eco-friendly, madein-the-USA artisan products.

The unique, personalized and custom-wrapped gift boxes are available in many themes, such as sympathy, get well, cheer up, new home, new baby, birthdays, holiday. college care, wedding guest gifts and more. Go to www.thehugbox.com and send someone a hug today.

Local resident Katie Knowles opened CycleBar Hilton Head in September. CycleBar is a premium indoor cycling studio featuring great instructors, great music and a great environment, with 45 locations across the U.S. and growing.

BUSINESS NEWS Aurora Beauty Salon is a new renovated salon in Port Royal Plaza, 95 Mathews Drive, Hilton Head Island. Call to schedule an appointment at 843-689-5600.

God’s Goods Thrift Store celebrated the opening of its new location in Bluffton with a ribbon-cutting celebration

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on Sept. 9. The store has moved to its new permanent home at The Church of the Cross — Mission Mall, located at 15 Centre Drive in Centre Plaza. God’s Goods Thrift Store is an outreach ministry of The Church of the Cross.

It is staffed 100 percent by volunteers. All proceeds go toward mission work.

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort has put together a special package for Pokemon players to help them hatch their eggs by biking around the resort and island. As long as players reportedly go less than 12 to 20 mph, which includes biking, with Pokemon Go open on their smartphones, the mileage counts toward hatching eggs. This four-day, three-night “Hatch Your Eggs on Hilton Head” package includes bike rentals for all guests so they can bike the five miles within the resort or the 50 miles of paved paths across the island to hatch, hatch, hatch. The resort will provide a special Palmetto Dunes & Shelter Cove Pokemon Guide for all players, showing the Pokestops and gyms in the area, as well as which Pokemon have been spotted.

David Weekley Homes hosted its second companywide Back to School Supply Drive in 22 cities across the country. Held for the third year on Hilton Head, school supplies were collected for Bluffton Self Help, an organization that is committed to providing short-term financial assistance, food and clothing to area residents while helping them become more self-reliant. After collecting the donations, which benefi ted 100 children, team members sorted the supplies and delivered them to the organization to ensure the supplies would be distributed in time for the students to begin school with the tools needed to be successful.

FOULDS BRINGS ZEN ATTITUDE TO FRINGE SALON Karen Foulds recently joined Fringe Salon. Foulds, a transplanted successful salon/ spa owner from New York, has 25 years of experience in the hair fashion industry. Foulds’ pedigree in hair includes Aveda color and haircutting, as well as specialty trend color such as balayage. She has developed a strong reputation at Fringe with her Zen attitude toward hair and life, making her a leader in the salon. 843-785-7400, fringehiltonhead.com

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DENTAL PROFESSIONAL PROFILES

Healthy smile, healthy you:

If you’re looking for a dentist or specialist in the Lowcountry, there are many to choose from.

Oral health linked to your overall health

IT IS WIDELY ACCEPTED now that good oral hygiene and regular dental visits are an incredibly important part of a healthy lifestyle - not just for oral health but for overall health. Research suggests that your mouth can reflect the condition of your body as a whole, and that good oral health can actually help prevent certain diseases. Despite this knowledge, many people continue to neglect their oral health.

REGULAR DENTAL VISITS HELP MAINTAIN GOOD HEALTH It’s important to see a general or family dentist twice a year for a check-up and cleaning. They will help with tartar control, cavity prevention and keeping an overall healthy mouth. They serve as your first line of defense, alerting you to any potential problems, and will be able to help guide you toward good at-home habits, from suggesting different brushing methods to helping you find the right toothbrush and floss for you. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, there is a relationship between gum disease and health complications such as a stroke or heart disease.

Maintaining a twice-yearly schedule of visiting your general dentist is a great way to be alerted to potential issues before they become too serious. Pregnant women, or those planning to become pregnant, should also check in with their general dentist to identify any tooth or gum issues. Women with gum disease have shown higher incidences of preterm, low birthweight babies.

MAKE ORAL HEALTH FUN SO KIDS WANT TO BRUSH Teaching kids good habits early is essential to their health.

These days there are all kinds of fun accessories you can buy for home to make brushing exciting, like light-up timers and musical toothbrushes. You also want to ensure that going to the dentist is a fun experience and not one that the kids dread. A pediatric

In the following pages we profile some of the best in the area. 

or family dentist who specialize in kids is a great place to start.

From fun treats and giveaways to child-size chairs and brightly decorated exam rooms, they will feel less industrial and scary to younger children.

SERIOUS ISSUES MAY REQUIRE A SPECIALIST If your dentist detects serious tooth or gum issues, it might be time to see a specialist. Your dentist might refer you to a periodontist to treat serious inflammation or infections, root issues, or in some cases dental implants. Periodontists go through extensive training to tackle these tough issues as well as stay up to date on the latest technologies and methodologies.

A BEAUTIFUL SMILE IS A HEALTHY SMILE While some lucky people are born with a perfect set of teeth, many suffer from mal-aligned, discolored, or damaged teeth. For many people, these imperfections are not purely cosmetic, but can also indicate or lead to other issues. An orthodontist will help correct misaligned teeth- and unlike decades past, orthodontia isn’t just for teenagers. Many orthodontists will begin to take corrective action earlier, as soon as a child has all of their adult teeth. And it’s never too late for adults with adult braces becoming a more and more common practice. For discoloration, gaps, and other types of damage, a cosmetic dentist can help make you much more comfortable with your smile with bonding, veneers, or whitening treatments. There are constantly changing technologies that make these procedures easy, not too time consuming, and affordable. There are many options now, allowing you and your dentist to decide on the best option for you. With these options so much more readily available, it doesn’t make sense to suffer with embarrassment about the state of your smile. After all, a smile you feel confident in is one that you’re more likely to take good care of.

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE Teeth Whitening Smile Rejuvenation White Composite Fillings Cosmetic Bonding Porcelain Restorations . Veneers/Crowns . Inlays/Onlays . Bridges Cerec Custom Crowns Invisalign Clear Aligners Cosmetic Dentures Implant Dentistry Test Drive Your New Smile . Custom Try-On of New Smile to See Desired Results TMJ Therapy Sleep Apnea Appliances Custom Sport Mouth Guards Root Canal Therapy Sedation Sleep Dentistry Holistic Dentistry Mercury-Free Dentist Safe Amalgam Removal

Richard F. Porcelli DDS

Cosmetic, General, Periodontics, Restorative & Implant Dentistry 29 Plantation Park Drive | Suite 303 | Bluffton, SC 843.593.8123 | BlufftonCenterforDentistry.com

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DR. PORCELLI is a top graduate of New York University College of Dentistry. Upon graduation, he was accepted to an advanced dental residency at New York Methodist Hospital, where he worked with specialists in prosthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, oral medicine, and emergency care. He is also a “Dawson-trained dentist,” having trained at The Dawson Academy-one of the most prestigious post doctorate learning institutes in the world.

Private practice in New York City and Long Island was followed by the move to the Lowcountry with his family. He opened˜the multi-speciality practice of Bluffton Center for Dentistry in 2013˜to treat patients for cosmetic, general, periodontics and implant dentistry. Bluffton Center for Dentistry is also a holistic BPA/Mercury-Free office.

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE Crown Lengthening HPV/Oral Cancer Screenings Hygiene Cleanings Laser Gum Therapy (LANAP) Nutritional Counseling Scaling and Root Planing Soft Tissue Graft

DR. DAN, as his patients call him, has been a periodontist for over four decades. He divides his career into two periods: before and after the laser coupled with the dynamics of ancestral nutrition. The laser-based LANAP® protocol and the importance of ancestral nutrition, he believes, are revolutionizing the treatment of gum disease. “LANAP is reengineering how I treat periodontal disease. There is no cutting with a scalpel blade and no stitches. And the realization that evolutionary nutrition is the basis for total body health is mind boggling.”

Before becoming LANAP-certified, Dr. Danenberg enjoyed a distinguished career. He received his dental degree from Baltimore College of Dental Surgery in 1972, and his Specialty Certification in Periodontics from the University of Maryland, School of Graduate Dentistry, in 1974. °He received his Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner designation from Functional Medicine University in June 2014, and the Certified Primal Health Coach in September 2014.

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Alvin H. Danenberg DDS

Cosmetic, General, Periodontics, Restorative & Implant Dentistry 29 Plantation Park Drive | Suite 303 | Bluffton, SC 843.593.8123 | BlufftonCenterforDentistry.com

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE Sinus Lift Procedure Bone Grafting Dental Implants Implant Dentures (Snap In) Tooth Extractions

Jay R. Friedman DDS

DR. JAY R. FRIEDMAN brings nearly 30 years experience in implant dentistry to Bluffton Center for Dentistry. He graduated from the SUNY Buffalo School of Dentistry in 1982, and in 1984 received a qualification in Advanced Prosthodontics from the University of Southern California.

Dr. Friedman has worked in several private dental practices across the United States – including Southern California, Philadelphia and Long Island.

He has been a part of the team at Bluffton Center for Dentistry since it’s opening in 2013.

Cosmetic, General, Periodontics, Restorative & Implant Dentistry 29 Plantation Park Drive | Suite 303 | Bluffton, SC 843.593.8123 | BlufftonCenterforDentistry.com

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Kevin B. Fader, DMD PROFILE KEVIN FADER, DMD is a graduate of the prestigious University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. In addition, he spent several years in post-graduate training including an oral surgery internship at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania and a Dental Anesthesia preceptorship at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Jersey.

Dr. Fader has been in private practice for over 20 years and established Island Family Dental in August of 2007. He is a devout believer in excellence and advanced technology and has been extremely active in continuing education on the latest advances in the field of dentistry.

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2 Corpus Christie Place, Suite 202 Professional Bldg.

Hilton Head Island, SC 843.842.3555

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Thomas H. Morse, DDS PROFILE CHILDREN’S DENTISTRY SEASIDE is considered Hilton Head’s “parents choice for kid-friendly dentistry.” Kids and parents rave about Dr. Thomas H. Morse and his ability to perform excellent work with such a gentle manner.

Dr. Thomas H. Morse brings Children’s Dentistry Seaside to the highest level of dentistry for children in Hilton Head and dentistry for children in Beaufort. As a Certified Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Morse provides top credentials with the ability to create beautiful smiles and oral health for your children. “The offices are so lively and full of color, often the children’s fear of the dentist just goes away.

Caring for the children of Hilton Head and Beaufort since 1983.

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME 21 Mathews Drive, Suite 1, Hilton Head, SC 843.681.4900 960 Ribaut Road, Suite 3, Beaufort, SC 843.525.6930 childrensdentistryseaside.com

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE Dental alignment improvements Invisalign Invisalign Teen Early Treatment Overbite and Underbite corrections Jaw surgical corrections Early treatment to reduce dental extractions through expansion therapy Delivering Amazing Smiles

Jim Maginnis DMD, MS

11 Hospital Ctr Common, Ste 201, Hilton Head, SC 843.681.5556 18 Oak Forest Rd, Ste F, Bluffton, SC 843.757.9760

A native of Charleston, DR. MAGINNIS has been practicing orthodontics in the area since 2001. He brings years of experience as a certified orthodontic specialist to children and adults seeking improvements in their smiles, jaw development and dental eruption problems in the Hilton Head and Bluffton areas.

An alumnus of Vanderbilt University, Dr. Maginnis completed his dental training at MUSC and went on to become a certified orthodontic specialist through an orthodontic residency at Saint Louis University.

As a specialist, he is highly trained in the biomechanics, timing, and treatment methods involved in making amazing smiles with both braces and Invisalign. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a child’s first exam at 7 years old to best intercept any jaw or dental eruption problems that may involve more extensive treatment when older, including jaw surgery and extractions.

Dr. Maginnis uses the most advanced techniques for treatment and his patients love not having to get impressions for appliances and Invisalign with the 3D iTero Element scanner. No more impression anxiety, gag reflex problems, yucky goop or lab distortions and appliance fit problems.

Come see us for a complementary evaluation.

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Timothy Gross, DMD PROFILE DR. TIMOTHY GROSS, a 1992 University of Pittsburgh graduate, has a Hilton Head Island dental practice focused on TMJ disorders, cosmetic dentistry, safe removal of mercury fillings, dental implants and sleep apnea. Dr. Gross is a Fellow of the Las Vegas Institute of Cosmetic Dentistry where he is Director of Neuromuscular Orthodontics.

He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Temple University College of Medicine and is on the Board of Directors of the International Association of Physiologic Aesthetics where he also has a Fellowship.

An instructor with the Facial Beauty Institute, Dr. Gross lectures internationally and publishes articles teaching other dentists advanced cosmetic and orthodontic techniques.

15 Bow Circle, Suite 104 Hilton Head Island, SC 843.342.7700 drtimgross.com

Jeffrey C. Bauer, DMD PROFILE Come and meet DR JEFFREY BAUER in our new state of art office located in downtown Bluffton.

We are accepting new patients.

• Providing general & cosmetic dentistry • In-office 1h Zoom whitening • Invisalign provider • Affordable smile makeovers • Free cosmetic consultation • Replacement of loose fitted denture with implant supported dentures Dr. Bauer is a graduate of Denison University in Granville, Ohio as well as The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine.

23 Promenade Street, Unit 101, Bluffton, SC 843.757.2222 bauerdental.net

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Aging and dental health

AS˜YOU˜AGE,

it becomes even more important to take good care of your teeth and dental health. One common misconception is that losing your teeth is inevitable. This is not true. If cared for properly, your teeth can last a lifetime.

Your mouth changes as you age. The nerves in your teeth can become smaller, making your teeth less sensitive to cavities or other problems. If you don’t get regular dental exams, this in turn can lead to these problems not being diagnosed until it is too late.

If you want to feel good, stay healthy, and look great throughout life, you might be surprised what a difference a healthy mouth makes.

TIPS FOR MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING YOUR ORAL HEALTH • Brush twice a day with a toothbrush with soft bristles. You may also benefit from using an electric toothbrush.

• Clean between your teeth once a day with floss or another flossing tool.

• If you wear full or partial dentures, remember to clean them on a daily basis. Take your dentures out of your mouth for at least four hours every day. It’s best to remove them at night.˜ • Drink tap water. Since most contains fluoride, it helps prevent tooth decay no matter how old you are.

• Quit smoking. Besides putting you at greater risk for lung and other cancers, smoking increases problems with gum disease, tooth decay and tooth loss.

• Visit your dentist. Visit your dentist regularly for a complete dental check-up.

Dr. James Canham, DDS PROFILE DR. JAMES CANHAM graduated in 1993 from the University of Illinois, College of Dentistry. In his now 23 years in dentistry, Dr. Canham has completed nearly 1000 hours of advanced training and maintains an active membership in the American Dental Association, South Carolina Dental Association, American Orthodontic Society, Academy of GP Orthodontics, International College of Oral Implantologists.

Dr. Canham successfully performs a wide variety of dental procedures utilizing the latest technology Dentistry has to offer. Dr. Canham’s passion for mastering his craft has enabled Southern Smiles Dentistry to help patients of all ages with all types of dental issues. To receive the proper diagnosis and amazing care, contact Southern Smiles Dentistry today.

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME 15 Lafayette Place, Suite E Hilton Head, SC 843.686.5526 southernsmiles.net

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OCTOBER

IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

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reast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer. The good news is that many women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. A mammogram — the screening test for breast cancer — can help find breast cancer early, when it’s easier to treat.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a chance to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Encourage the women in your life to ask their doctors about mammograms, and encourage area communities, organizations, families and individuals to get involved.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is the perfect time to spread the word about steps women can take to detect breast cancer early. M

Here are just a few ideas: • Ask doctors and nurses to speak to women about the importance of getting screened for breast cancer.

• Encourage women ages 40 to 49 to talk with their doctors about when to start getting mammograms.

• Organize an event to talk with women ages 50 to 74 in the community about getting mammograms every two years.

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Jill Dawson (left) and Mary Carothers

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Experience with breast cancer encourages Lowcountry women to give back

BY AMY COYNE BREDESON | PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

Buckeye fan through and through, Jill Dawson was excited to soon be climbing aboard the 2016 Buckeye Cruise for Cancer, an opportunity for Ohio State University football fans to meet their favorite players while supporting cancer research.

But the day before the ship was set to depart, the Bluffton woman was not celebrating. She was at work when she received a phone call from her doctor, saying she had stage 2 breast cancer.

Despite the worrisome report, Dawson, 31, went ahead with her plans to go on the cruise, which benefits the Urban & Shelley Meyer Fund for Cancer Research and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center — Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, according to the event website.

Because of Dawson’s new diagnosis, the excursion meant a lot more than just hobnobbing with football players. Aboard the

ship, she was able to talk to doctors and a hospital CEO, who assured her that she would be OK. Since being diagnosed with cancer, Dawson has gone through chemotherapy and surgery. She also began radiation in early September.

Her prognosis is good, but she is often tired. She said the worst side effect of the chemotherapy has been acne. Her hair is starting to come back, though.

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“Because you never know when something like this is going to happen.” – Jill Dawson “I am grateful that those are the only side effects I have,” she said. “I could have it a lot worse.”

Her journey has not been an easy one.

Dawson lost her job after she became sick and hasn’t been able to find a new one because she is getting radiation every day for six weeks. She also has to drive to Charleston every three weeks to see her doctor.

But Dawson is determined to not let the disease keep her down. Now that she has been through this ordeal, she wants to educate others about breast cancer and to be there to support women who are going through it.

Dawson decided to get involved in fundraisers for breast cancer research.

She walked in the Susan G. Komen Savannah Race for the Cure in April, and she is volunteering to help with the Lowcountry Rockin’ the Pink breast cancer walk planned for Oct. 15 at Red Cedar Elementary School in Bluffton.

Because she was diagnosed at such a young age, Dawson wants to warn other young women that it can happen to them as

well. She encourages women to take care of themselves and enjoy every moment of life, “because you never know when something like this is going to happen.”

Like Dawson, Mary Carothers’ experience with breast cancer has encouraged her to give back to the community, particularly to people fighting breast cancer.

Every year, she participates in the Komen race in Savannah, and she has been on the planning committee for the Lowcountry walk for the past five years.

“I was fortunate enough that I was in the military on active duty so I had health care, and I had the resources that I needed to do the treatment and didn’t have to worry about the money part of it,” the Hardeeville woman said. “(The Lowcountry walk) is allowing those people who cannot afford it the opportunity to get through their journey, too.”

An officer in the U.S. Army, Carothers was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008.

She was originally diagnosed with stage 0-1 breast cancer, but doctors found the cancer in her lymph nodes during a lumpectomy, which advanced her to stage 3.

“With the first diagnosis, I told myself I could get through this,” Carothers said.

“I was a tough Army office , but with the second diagnosis, I was devastated. As tough as I was, I knew it was going to be a difficult road ahead.”

Carothers underwent a mastectomy and entered a chemotherapy clinical trial.

She continued to work full time at Pacifi Command in Honolulu, Hawaii, as she went through chemotherapy and radiation.

Her biggest goal throughout the cancer scare has been to see her three sons get married and have children of their own.

Although none of them have settled down and started families just yet, Carothers is holding on to that dream, pushing through to the finish line. At age 56, she is now an eight-year breast cancer survivor.

“You don’t realize how tough you are from the many life experiences you have had until you face all of the challenges that breast cancer brings,” she said. “It is then you realize how badly you want to live. You want to live life to the fullest every day after your diagnosis.” M

The Bluffton Firefighters Auxiliary will host its seventh annual Lowcountry Rockin’ the Pink breast cancer walk at 8 a.m. Oct. 15 at Red Cedar Elementary School in Bluffton.

There will be food, vendors and a silent auction. Registration is $20. T-shirts are $10 each. For more information, go to www.rockinthepink.weebly.com.

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Important information from the Lowcountry’s leading hospitals, clinics and specialists...

■ SOUTHCOAST HEALTH IMAGING A big thank you to the women of Hilton Head Island!

Because of you, 15 of your community sisters have had a chance to be breast cancer survivors.

Serving our community was a goal when SouthCoast Health Imaging opened three years ago. We were excited to be the first in the Lowcountry to offer 3-D mammography, so we combined our goal and our passion. For every 10 mammograms we have performed, we have donated a mammogram to Volunteers in Medicine.

When women have an annual screening mammogram, most breast cancers are diagnosed at stage 0 or stage 1. Nearly 100 percent of these women will be alive and well in five years — breast cancer survivors. Unfortunately, the survival rate decreases as the mass enlarges or metastasizes: the survival rate for stage 2 is 93 percent, the rate for stage 3 is 72 percent, and the rate for stage 4 is 22 percent. In spite of these statistics, only 65 percent of eligible women in South Carolina have their annual mammograms.

Screening mammography is covered by your insurance without a deductible or copay as a prevention service. For patients with health insurance, there is no financial reason not to have an annual mammogram. Women can even self refer, no order is needed.

Unfortunately, 15 percent of non-elderly adults living in South Carolina still do not have health insurance. Join our team in sup-

porting Volunteers in Medicine. Have your annual mammogram.

Do it for you. Do it for those you love. Do it for your community sisters. Make it possible for every woman on Hilton Head Island to have her annual mammogram, and if a breast cancer is diagnosed, to be a survivor!

Details: 912-691-4200, southcoast-health.com/imaging

■ BEAUFORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Beaufort Memorial Keyserling Cancer Center has been approved to participate in a National Cancer Institute clinical trial studying one of the most promising treatment approaches for breast cancer. This opportunity is made possible by the hospital’s new affiliation with the Medical University of South Carolina Health System, MUSC Health, the Charleston-based academic medical center that includes the expertise of the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.

Now in its second phase, the Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice, known as MATCH, is studying how well treatment directed by genetic testing works in patients with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that are no longer responding to standard therapy.

Qualifying patients will be treated with drugs or drug combinations that target the specific gene mutation in their tumor rather than the organ site of the cancer. The trial, which already includes many more drugs for testing than most other clinical trials, will continue to add new treatments as promising targeted therapies are developed.

“It’s really groundbreaking,” said Connie Duke, Beaufort Memorial’s cancer program director. “It’s going to be one of the largest clinical trials ever undertaken in the U.S.” The trial will examine the tumors from as many as 5,000 patients. The biopsy specimens will undergo DNA sequencing to identify those with genetic abnormalities that may respond to drugs that have either been approved by the FDA for another type of cancer or are still being studied, but have shown some effectiveness against tumors with a particular genetic alteration.

“These clinical studies are at the forefront of cancer care,” said Dr. Majd Chahin, director of oncology and principal investigator for the local trials. “If it weren’t for these trials, some patients wouldn’t have any other treatment options.”

For more information on the MATCH trial, call Beaufort Memorial’s Keyserling Cancer Center at 843-522-7800.

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n RIVERSIDE WOMEN’S CARE 3-STEP PLAN FOR PREVENTIVE BREAST CARE All women can get breast cancer — even those with no family history of the disease. In fact, most breast cancer is not genetic. Finding breast cancer early is the main goal of routine breast care. Finding problems early gives you the best chance of successful treatment. Routine care can also help find other noncancerous or benign conditions, too.

• Between ages 29 and 39, women should have a clinical breast exam by a health professional every one to three years.

• After age 40, women should have a breast exam by a health professional every year.

STEP 1. Breast self-exam

STEP 3. Mammogram

The American Cancer Society says all women should get to know how their breasts normally look and feel. Performing a routine breast exam can help you notice changes to your breasts such as: • A lump.

• A leaky fluid or discharge, other than breast milk.

• Swelling.

• Skin irritation or dimpling.

• Nipple problems (for example, pain, redness, flaking or turning inward).

If you notice any of these changes, see your health care provider right away.

A mammogram can find cancer or other problems early, before a lump can be felt.

• Riverside Women’s Care recommends yearly screening for all women ages 40 to 54. Women ages 55 and older should get mammograms every two years, or they may still choose to have a yearly screening.

Talk with your health care provider about your own personal risk factors. This will help you decide when to start getting mammograms and how often to have them.

STEP 2. Clinical breast exam Your physical exam should include a clinical breast exam:

Details: 843-540-5857, riversidewomenscare.com

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n BEAUFORT MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MASTECTOMY FOLLOW-UP CARE Visit Your Doctor: Even after treatment, your doctor will want to watch your health closely. See your doctor as directed. You may be asked to come in twice a year or more. Other members of your health care team will also want to see you. At these visits, report any changes in your breasts or problems with your general health.

Schedule Mammograms: Your doctor will tell you how often to have mammograms. During your appointment, extra X-rays may be taken. There is no need for concern. This is common after treatment for breast cancer.

Perform Breast Self-Exams: Be sure to do monthly breast selfexams. If you’ve had breast surgery or treatment, your breasts probably look and feel different. Ask your doctor how to do the exams and what to look for. Remember to check: • Both the left and right side of the chest.

• The skin over the chest wall.

• Any incisions or scars.

• Above and below the collarbone.

• The armpits.

• The entire chest wall, down to the bottom of the ribs.

Details: 843-379-2800, www.bme4u.com

n MEMORIAL HEALTH The Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah was the first facility in the state of Georgia to offer Intrabeam intraoperative radiation therapy, or IORT, for breast cancer treatment. This treatment has already helped 340 women throughout the region reduce their breast cancer treatment time by days, weeks and even months.

The traditional treatment for early-stage breast cancer is a breast-conserving lumpectomy to remove the tumor, followed by up to six weeks of daily radiation therapy to kill any remaining cancer cells. But research has shown that, too often, women do not pursue the follow-up radiation therapy. They cite the inconvenience of time, distance or difficulty accessing a treatment facility.

Other reasons include not wanting to deal with radiation side effects, such as skin irritation, fatigue and exposing heart and lung tissue to radiation.

IORT addresses all of these issues. It delivers radiation directly into the tumor bed during breast-conserving surgery. This kills cancer cells, shortens treatment time, and reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence. For some women, IORT eliminates the need for any additional radiation therapy after surgery. For others, it can shorten radiation treatment time. And because IORT delivers radiation directly to the tumor bed, there is less damage to surrounding heart and lung tissue and no irritating skin effects.

The Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute is the only facility in southeast Georgia offering this breakthrough treatment.

To learn more, visit breastcancer.memorialhealth.com.

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RELATED EVENTS WINE & DESIGN WITH DR. SHELLY RINGER:

n SUMMIT CANCER CENTER A cancer diagnosis introduces a host of new emotions, needs and questions into everything from your finances and daily routine to your nutritional needs. And that means your cancer treatment needs go beyond the strictly medical. At Summit Cancer Care, we understand this.

You are not just a patient with a disease; to us, you are a person with whom we will travel on your journey to healing. Our care team treats each other and patients like family.

We help you take your first steps towards regaining control over your health. Our team will be by your side in your fight against cancer. We will answer your questions, educate you about treatment options and talk about your concerns.

In addition to their training in treating cancer, our physicians are specially trained hematologists, which means they can diagnose and treat your blood disorder. We also offer IV therapy for blood disorders such as iron deficient anemia and blood clotting disorders.

Details: 843-705-4848, summitcancercare.com

5-7 p.m., registration at 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 2. Wine & Design Bluffton. Enjoy a night of education, fun, painting and sipping in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

“LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE”:

7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20, Hilton Head Preparatory School’s Main Street Theatre, 3000 Main St. Eight local woman take to the stage to tell tales of monumental moments in their lives — all marked by a particular dress, a pair of shoes, a bathing suit, a tattoo — in Lean Ensemble Theatre’s production of Nora and Delia Ephron’s comic yet poignant play “Love, Loss and What I Wore.”

This one-night performance benefits Women in Philanthropy and LoCo Motion/Carolina Cups’ breast cancer screening, treatment, and research program. Stay afterwards to share experiences and thoughts with the cast and audience. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased online at leanensemble.org or by calling 843-715-6676.

WINE & DESIGN WITH DR. SHELLY RINGER:

5-7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 6 at The Lake House at Sun City Hilton Head. Dr. Shelly Ringer, MUSC and Hilton Head Hospital Breast Health Surgeon

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Oysters: THE LOWCOUNTRY’S SUPER SEAFOOD

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BY BECCA EDWARDS

ysters have long been a staple of Hilton Head’s rich culture, back to the days when Native Americans thrived off of the Lowcountry’s bounty. An equally delectable fact, according to Andrew Carmines, owner of Shell Ring Oyster Company and general manager of Hudson’s Seafood On the Docks, these briny bivalves also provide benefits to our ecosystem at every growth stage.

“Larval oysters that do not find hard substrate provide food for small fish species,” Carmines said. “Oysters also filter 20 to 40 gallons of water per day, thus keeping our water clean, as well as keeping our abnormally high phytoplankton population in balance.

Oysters provide protection from erosion in inland waterways, while creating habitat for stone crabs, blue crabs, and thousands of fish species. And, oysters that have expired, continue to provide habitat for larval oysters and protection from erosion.”

In short, Carmines said, “Oysters are a perfect example of a keystone species.”

Oysters are also a cornerstone food and include a long list of health benefits. For starters, oysters are low in fat, high in protein, and contain selenium, zinc, iron, magnesium and B vitamins. Research suggests oysters boost metabolic activity, increase tissue repair and growth, lower your cholesterol levels, reduce blood pressure, improve your immune functions, aid in wound healing, and promote healthy growth — just to name a few perks.

As we roll in to the season filled months that include the letter R — the harvest season, a golden rule we follow to respect the summer spawning months — there are so many ways Hilton Head locals and visitors alike can savor the flavor of oysters. Carmines’ favorite recipe? “Shuck. Eat. Repeat.” He also suggested a simple, must-try char-grilled oyster recipe, but one of the best ways to eat oysters is at an oyster roast. There’s nothing better than a cool night and a warm, steamed oyster on a saltine cracker with cocktail sauce and extra horseradish. And whether you slurp, shoot, steam, grill, bake or fry (in a healthy oil like avocado oil, of course) your oysters, you can relish in the fact that you’re not only eating something delicious, but something nutritious, too. Cheers (or clinking shells) to that. M

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

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Carmines’ Char-Grilled Oysters • 12 oysters, shucked • 1 clove garlic, finel y minced • 4 tablespoons butte r • 2/3 cup grated pec orino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggian o Preheat gas or charco al grill to high heat. Ste ep garlic in butter over mediu m-low temp. Brown bu tter slightly for a nuttier fl avor. Shuck oysters, rem oving the abductor muscle so the oyster is free fro m the shell. Place oysters on grill, add a teaspoon of the hot butter and garlic mixture to the top of oysters.

When butter starts to bubble, top with cheese .

Close grill lid. Wait for cheese to melt and bro wn, being careful not to ove rcook the oyster.

Oyster Lingo (courtesy of Shell Ring Oyster Company)

Bivalve: Any of more than 15,000 species of clams, oysters, mussels, scallops and other members of the phylum mollusca characterized by a shell that is divided from front to back into left and right valves.

Briny: This relates to the saltiness of the oyster and is a flavor-filled reflection of the oyster’s origins.

Bushel: The word bushel is derived from buschel, which was a box in the 14th century. Oystermen refer to a bushel as a unit of weight, usually anywhere between 45 pounds and 60 pounds.

Flavor Profile: Oyster connoisseurs use specific flavor descriptors to identify how we taste a particular oyster. These terms include words like salinity, complexity and finish, and acknowledging nuances like hints of melon, cucumber, seaweed, mineral, iron, copper, sweetness and umami.

Liquor: The juice of an oyster and a contributing component to its overall flavor.

Seed: The larval stage of an oyster.

Shuck: To remove the meat of an oyster from its shell.

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BY LISA ALLEN

lready on the map as South Carolina’s glitziest event, the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance just keeps pulling out the stops.

Once again, the dual-weekend festival with events in both Savannah and on Hilton Head Island is drawing attendees from around the world to enjoy the Lowcountry, cars, boats and aircraft, and mingle with industry celebrities.

This year’s event, to be held Oct. 28 through Nov. 6, starts with the Savannah Speed Classic the first weekend, and then shifts to Hilton Head. The schedule includes the mainstays of the vintage car racing in Savannah and the following weekend’s Car Club Showcase at Port Royal Golf Club and the popular Concours d’Elegance.

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For a second year, the well-received vintage aircraft display Aero Expo returns to Hilton Head Island Airport, and Auctions America will be selling dreams come true at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. But festival organizers abhor routine, so they add something stupendous each year.

This year’s additions include a meetand-greet with some of the most awarded car designers in the world, plus a klieglight focus on cars from the silver screen, from the 1919 Pierce Arrow 66 A-4 Tourer that was owned by silent film star Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle to a life-sized replica of Lightning McQueen from the animated film “Cars” on loan from Disney.

Keith Martin, editor and publisher of Sports Car Market, will host a seminar Saturday, Nov. 5, on how to buy a collector car.

(After all, most collectors started with just one.)

That evening, Shelter Cove Community Park will show “Cars” and Jay Ward, legacy Keith Martin (right) has been involved guardian of the Pixar franchise, with the collector car hobby for more will be there with Lightning than 30 years.

McQueen.

Also on Nov. 5, Autoweek is hosting a must-attend exclusive evening at an oceanfront mansion with three of the world’s most renowned car designers (see sidebar) and illustrator Ward. The artists will sketch cars on linen napkins and auction them off to benefit the festival’s foundation, Driving Young America.

THE EVOLUTION OF AN ICONIC EVENT Just 12 years from its start as a car club event hosted by a gated community, the festival now has international acclaim and is mentioned by automotive royalty in the same breath as Concours events in Pebble Beach and Amelia Island.

Festival president Carolyn Vanagel has reached celebrity status, known by the world’s top automotive designers and collectors as simply Carolyn, first name only.

Experts say the elevation of the event is credited to flawless execution, a warm welcome to all visitors and a beautiful setting on an irresistible island at the perfect time of year.

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J Mays has been to car events all over the world as the former group vice president of design at Ford when the auto giant also owned Jaguar, Aston Martin, Land Rover and Volvo.

The Hilton Head event is his favorite.

“The island itself is absolutely gorgeous,” said Mays, who also led design at Audi and Volkswagen. “Pebble Beach is beautiful, too, but on the East Coast, there is no better atmosphere. It’s a beautiful and elegant setting for a beautiful and elegant event.

It’s the only car show to which my wife will come with me. There is a lot to do beyond cars.”

The breadth of things to do beyond cars is a frequent compliment for the festival.

The wide appeal is not surprising, Vanagel says.

“I tell people you don’t have to be an artist to appreciate art,” she said. “We wanted to created an event that wasn’t just for car people. I looked at it as entertainment that would promote Hilton Head. I wondered, ‘How do you make it entertaining for people who aren’t all about cars?’”

In answer to her question, the festival immediately included a galleria of clothes and travel, then added vintage boats, motorcycles and even bicycles. Organizers set up exhibits to provide a peek into years gone by with displays of 1950s suburbia last year to cars on the silver screen this year.

Vanagel and others also wanted to make sure the event captured Hilton Head’s friendly ambiance. For example, volunteers are carefully trained so they can be helpful on the spot if a guest has a question.

The festival also encourages the spotlighted presenters to be available to attendees. To foster that interaction, this year designers will serve as docents at displays.

“Everyone loves to hear about the design side of creating a car,” Vanagel said. “These guys are really cool. They are young and know the future of the car.”

Vanagel said the festival is a team effort and that’s what keeps it fresh.

“I know what I don’t know. I am not involved in choosing which cars are on the show field I have a consumer products background and it’s played well in shaping this event, but there is a whole team behind this event. It’s not just me. For example, our volunteers are the best source for new ideas.”

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AIRCRAFT SHOW AN IMMEDIATE HIT

Vintage and new aircraft will be on display alongside aircraft-inspired automobiles at the 2016 Hilton Head Motoring Festival’s Flights & Fancy Aeroport Gala.

One of those excellent ideas was the Aero Expo vintage aircraft display at Hilton Head Airport.

“Pairing up airplanes and cars was a great idea,” said airport director Jon Rembold. “It added a new dimension. It was great to have visitors on the airfield and see inside the fence a little, to see how we do things here.

“A lot of people think airports are mysterious and dangerous. It’s exciting to be inside the gates and watch planes take off and land. I feel like I get to be a kid again.”

Rembold said the aircraft collectors last year wanted to know immediately if the expo would return this year.

“They wanted to reserve their spots right away.”

Rembold foresees the aircraft show gaining the same reputation of the cars.

“I told Carolyn in a couple of years, you’re going to have to have jury this. This is going to be a competitive venue. The stock is going to rise.”

Also back this year is the Flights & Fancy Aeroport Gala, pairing aircraft with autos of the same vintage for a fundraiser for the festival’s foundation.

People are still raving about last year’s event.

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“The fascinating tale here is the growth of the festival,” said Gail Wargo, director of sales and marketing for The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. “What Carolyn and her team have done is grow a regional car event into a nationally known event. It’s a credit to her team. People are blown away by the professionalism of the people involved and quality of the people who attend the event.”

She said festival guests stay at The Westin longer and longer each year — and they’re guests the island wants to attract.

A 2015 study by the University of South Carolina Beaufort showed that festival attendees have the highest household income of any event in the state and spend the most per visitor, said Dawn Dawson-House, communications director of the state Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism.

The majority are from outside the area and plan to stay an average of 4.5 days.

“The festival is critically important to the island’s economy,” Wargo said. “And not just during the festival weekends, but it puts us on the map as a high-end destination for business conferences, meetings and sales team reward trips. The festival brings new eyes to our destination.” M

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The Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance is celebrating its 15th year.

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THE ARTISTS BEHIND

THE STEEL DESIGNERS TO SHARE EXPERTISE AT CONCOURS

BY LISA ALLEN

IF ABOVE: J Mays was group vice president of global design and chief creative officer at Ford Motor Company.

RIGHT: Ralph Gilles was the president and CEO of the SRT Brand and senior vice president of design at Chrysler until being promoted to head of design for Fiat/Chrysler.

you remember the first time you saw the Audi TT, the Jaguar F-Type or the Chrysler 300C, this story is for you.

The designers of those cars will be at the annual Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance, to be held Oct. 28 to Nov. 6.

All three are superstars, having created dozens of cars that will someday be classics.

And only by chance did two of the three become car designers.

J Mays of Ford, Audi and VW flunked out of journalism school. He then thought he wanted to be a commercial artist and saw a car design class in a California art school catalog.

That was what he wanted.

“I was from Oklahoma. I didn’t know how cars were designed,” Mays said. Path to obscurity averted.

Canadian Ralph Gilles of Fiat Chrysler, now known as the “King of Bling” for the 2005 300C, loved drawing cars as a kid and wrote to then-Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca to ask how to become a car designer. A Chrysler design chief replied, mentioning a few industrial design schools.

Gilles forgot about the letter and went to engineering school instead. He hated it. He dropped out and didn’t know what to do with himself. But his family remembered the letter he received as a boy and prodded him to pursue his dream.

He was admitted into one of the schools mentioned, the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. He landed his first job with — wait for it — Chrysler. He’s been there ever since and is now head of design for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.

Scot Ian Callum got it right from the start, studying at the Glasgow School of Art before receiving a master’s degree in vehicle design at the Royal College of Art in London. He loved Jaguars as a boy and thought working there would be a dream. His first job was at Ford, then TRW Design, where

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Scot Ian Callum is a Scottish car designer who has worked for Ford, TWR, Aston Martin, and in 1999, became the director of design for Jaguar.

he made his mark with the Aston Martin DB7 Vantage. Then Mays called to offer him his dream job at Jaguar, then a Ford subsidiary.

Imagine how much duller the world would be if these men’s lives hadn’t gone the way they did.

Talk to any one of them and they can list off their favorite designs, both their own works and others’.

Mays is most proud of the Audi TT and the new Beetle.

“They both had a big influence on design,” Mays said.

“That’s the hallmark of a great design: That you remember it.”

He said those cars “reintroduced geometry instead of fluidity. Cars aren’t designed now, they’re styled.”

He said a lot of car design is stuck in the thought that cars have to look like they are in motion when standing still.

“With the TT, we approached it from product design. We started with two wheels and connected them with geometric lines.”

Mays learned that there are a lot of different ways to design a car, especially while overseeing Ford’s seven brands (Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, Land Rover, Aston Martin and Volvo).

“I was traveling around the world, going from studio to studio. I had chief designers at each studio and when I got off the plane, I had to get in the mindset for that particular studio. It was very exciting days.”

Mays said he’s looking forward to Concours.

“One of my favorite things is the Car Clubs Collection on Saturday,” Mays said. “There are so many beautiful cars, and you get to talk to the owners. They love their cars and know every bolt, every switch.”

There, he can revel in his favorite eras of the 1950s and ’60s.

“I loved the proportion of those cars. American design in the ’50s is great to look back at because of exuberance.” He said a lot of cars from 1960s are still on the road.

He’ll be an honorary judge of cars from the 1950s through 1970s. The detailed judging will be up to the technical judges.

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2016 Pinnacle and Honored Collectors Miles Collier to showcase three historic automobiles from the Collier Collection at The Revs Institute for Automotive Research, Inc., while Jeff Lane brings an eclectic mix from his collection of unique cars from the Lane Motor Museum

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ach year, the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance features leading automotive collectors from around the world.

Among the notable names visitors and enthusiasts will encounter at the 2016 event — to be held Oct. 28 through Nov. 6 — are Miles Collier and Jeff Lane, selected respectively as this year’s Pinnacle and Honored Collectors. Their unparalleled collections will be featured Nov. 5 and 6 at the Port Royal Golf Club on Hilton Head Island.

“We could not have two recipients better suited for these honors this year,” said Carolyn Vanagel, president of the festival. “Miles Collier and Jeff Lane have gone above and beyond solely preserving automotive history — they are sharing it by opening their collections up to the more than 20,000 attendees we anticipate at this year’s festival. It is that education that will develop future collectors and continue to make events like ours possible.” M

2016 PINNACLE AWARD COLLECTOR: MILES COLLIER The Pinnacle Award debuted in 2013 in conjunction with the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance’s move to the worldclass Port Royal Golf Club. For 2016, Miles Collier joins fellow Pinnacle Award recipients Fred Guyton (2015), Joseph and Margie Cassini (2014) and Sam and Emily Mann (2013). To celebrate what will be his first appearance at the event, Collier has chosen to showcase three cars, including one whose original owner was movie legend Gary Cooper.Here is a look at the cars Guyton will display:

 1896 Panhard et Levassor Wagonette: After an unsuccessful attempt at a horseless carriage, Émile Levassor persisted and came up with a revolutionary idea: engine in front, gearbox behind it, drive to the rear wheels. This layout gave the world the first automobile that did not betray horse-drawn carriage antecedents; and it worked. Over the next few years, the Panhard et Levassor factory became a model for the industry, filled with state-of-the-art tools from America and Germany and devices designed in-house, including woodworking equipment to make the acacia wheels.

 1935 Duesenberg SSJ: Introduced in December 1928, the J Duesenberg was massive, weighty and of heroic proportion. Its race-inspired, straight-eight engine was equipped with more than twice the horsepower of its nearest American competitor. As America’s most expensive luxury car by far — the chassis alone was $8,500 — its flamboyance attracted movie stars, maharajahs, trendy royals, dynamic tycoons and even a gangster or two. Just 480 Duesenbergs had been built when E.L. Cord disbanded his automobile empire in 1937. A halfcentury later, the Duesenberg remains a legend.

 1960 Porsche RS-60: As one of the seven Porches to win the 44.64-mile, 10-lap Targa Florio race in the 1960s, this display car took home the winning title in 1960. Neither the engine nor transmission was significantly changed in the RS-60. In addition to racing, 718-041 served the factory as Porsche’s guinea pig to test various transmissions and the 2.0-liter Type 587 engine.

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2016 HONORED AWARD COLLECTOR: MILES COLLIER No celebration of the automobile exists without the support of collectors. Every year, the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance recognizes one Honored Collector for his or her continued participation and support.

The 2016 Honored Collector will feature the six vehicles listed below, hand-picked from Jeff Lane’s collection of “unique cars from A to Z” including:

 1938 Tatra T-97: Erich Ledwinka, son of Austrian automobile designer Hans Ledwinka, was responsible for the T-97. It was developed alongside the T-87. It was in effect a slightly scaled down version of the T-87 and was almost identical in style.

 1965 Matra Djet 5: In 1963, Engins Matra, a large airplane and armaments company, took over the assets of a small sports car company run by René Bonnet. The previous year, Bonnet had introduced the Djet, based on his racing prototype. It was the world’s first midengined production racecar.

 1932 Helicron: Constructed in 1932, this oneof-a-kind, propeller-driven car was discovered in a barn in France in 2000; it was placed there by its original owner in the late 1930s. Little could be seen of it through the rubble.

 1933 Dymaxion Replica: Buckminster Fuller had a long and productive career. He was a visionary who worked in many fields from the environment to architecture. The Dymaxion, which is an acronym for DYnamic MAXimum TensION, was his most famous automotive project.

 1952 Citroen Cogolin: The fi e and rescue service in Cogolin, France, used a Citroën 15-6 as part of its fleet One night while on patrol, Col. Hourcastagné found the narrow mountain road blocked and had to reverse down the road for several miles — giving him the idea for a car that could easily be driven both forward and backward.

 1948 Larmar: The Larmar is possibly the world’s narrowest car. At 2 feet 4 inches wide, it was designed to pass through a standard gate that was 2 feet 6 inches wide. That’s pretty close, as it only leaves 1 inch of clearance on either side.

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Bluesmobile

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Days of Thunder

Breakfast at Tiffany’s

The Saint

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James Bond - The Spy Who Loved Me

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BY LISA ALLEN

ver the years, cars have had big roles in television shows and movies — from a film devoted to them in “Cars” to cars that serve as transportation to the future in “Back to the Future.” Those powerful performances will be highlighted at this year’s Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance, held Oct. 28 to Nov. 6, as part of the event’s “Life” exhibit.

Come check out the actual car or replicas of those you’ll instantly recognize. There will also be some headlining boats.

Here is a sampling of what you’ll see: • The 1919 Pierce Arrow 66 A-4 Tourer owned by silent film star Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle.

• Several vehicles, including boats, that will appear in “Live By Night,” directed by and starring Ben Affleck and partially filmed in Brunswick and Savannah. Concours helped the studio obtain the cars and watercraft for the movie.

• A 1959 Bentley S1 of the same make and model as the one featured in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.”

• A 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Spyder California, a key plot point of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Of course, this isn’t the actual car used in the film; that vehicle was destroyed as part of the film s plot, and filmma ers didn’t have the heart to do that to a real Ferrari. But a visit to this car is a great way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the movie.

• A 1968 Ford GT500, called “Eleanor” in “Gone in 60 Seconds.”

• A 1969 Dodge Charger from “Dukes of Hazzard.”

• A 1974 Dodge Monaco, known by “The Blues Brothers” as the “Bluesmobile.”

• A 1983 DeLorean DMC-12, the time machine from “Back to the Future.”

• The 1992 Jeep Sahara highlighted in “Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic World.”

• A Land Rover Defender edition, similar to the one used in the movie “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.”

• The Aston Martin DB10 from James Bond Spectre (estimated worth of over $3 million).

• The 1967 Volvo 1800S from TV’s “The Saint.”

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‘Cars’ guardian blends real world with make-believe

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If you follow Jay Ward’s life, it won’t surprise you that he wound up as the curator of Pixar’s “Cars” franchise.

“My dad was an auto wholesaler in Riverside, Missouri, outside of Kansas City.

He would buy cars, fix them up himself and resell them,” Ward said. “That’s what I did summers with my dad and spent the rest of the year in California with my mom.” He earned a bachelor of fine arts in illustration from the California College of Arts and soon got a job at Pixar. He never could get very far away from cars.

While working on the first “Cars” movie, he was put in charge of making sure the movie was accurate, down to the treads left by a particular tire. He soon became the “guardian” of the “Cars” franchise, from merchandise to “Cars” exhibits at Disney World and the next “Cars” movie, now underway.

Meanwhile, Ward’s dad got down to fixing up only one special car a year. He and Ward would meet at the Barrett-Jackson auction near Phoenix to sell them.

Ward’s job was to be the car model, so to speak.

“One year, Dad restored a 1955 Devin SS, so I dressed up to drive the car onto the stage. I had the half helmet, the goggles. I looked just like ‘Speed Racer,’ ” Ward said.

“That was the bonding we used to do. He died in 2012, but if he was still alive, I know he would love Hilton Head.”

Ward heard about the annual Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance from Dutch Mandel, publisher of Autoweek and who owns a home on the island.

“He said, ‘I know you’ve been to Pebble Beach and Amelia, but you have to come to Hilton Head. You’re going to love it. It’s laidback and there is a great diversity of cars.’

He put me in touch with Carolyn (Vanagel, festival president).”

Last year, Ward was assigned to be the docent for the GMC display at part of the “Suburbia” lifestyle exhibit.

He loved the event.

“Dutch nailed it. Hilton Head is laid back and informal, but it’s organized. It’s very warm and inviting. Plus the location is hard to beat,” he said. “There’s a great mixture of cars and people. There are all kinds of cars, and it’s not all snooty. Not all of the cars — and I don’t mean this badly — are ‘trailer queens.’ They’re driven.”

In fact, Ward rode in a 23-window VW micobus up to Beaufort and back before last year’s show.

“You know, you never go anywhere very quickly in a VW bus. We laughed all of the way there and all the way back. It was great,” he said. “That’s another thing about Hilton Head. It’s a perfect family vacation. There is something for everyone and not everything is about cars. My kids loved Trunk O’Ween last year.”

This year, Ward will play a bigger role at the festival.

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Jay Ward is known for his work on Ratatouille (2007), Monsters, Inc. (2001) and Cars (2006).

“Last year was getting my feet wet. This year, I’m bringing a bit of my world.”

A life-sized version of Lightning McQueen from “Cars” is coming up from Disney World and Ward will be nearby to talk with festival attendees.

“Cars” will be shown at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at Shelter Cove Community Park, and Ward and Lightning McQueen will be there to introduce the movie.

He’ll also be part of that day’s Autoweek’s Under the Design Stars event, which is an exclusive fundraiser for the festival’s foundation, Driving Young America. The evening will feature Ward and three car designers who will be auctioning off on-the-spot sketches.

Ward said he, too, is a collector.

He said he might have had more than his four, but “I live in California and space is hard to find ” Ward still has the first car he rebuilt, a Ford Model A roadster, as well as a pair of Mercurys, one a 1939, the other a 1949.

And he has a fourth car.

“When my wife was first pregnant, I told her we had to get a station wagon so I could take the kids to school. See how I do that? I turn it into a need,” he said, laughing.

“She had just gotten home from the hospital and I come home with a large tetanus-shoton-wheels up on a trailer. It was a rusted-out ’57 Pontiac Safari wagon. She said no kids of hers were riding in it until it was safe. It had to have disc brakes and seat belts. Within a year and a half, I got it restored, complete with disc brakes and seat belts. I still take the kids to school in it.”

He said his wife likes his collection as much as he does. “I’ll think of selling one and she’ll say, ‘No! You can’t sell that one!‘ She’s an enabler.”

As they did last year, the whole Ward family is coming to Hilton Head for the festival.

“This is a family event. You can make it a family vacation. It was that cool family vibe.

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The Anderson is considered the most successful automobile ever built in the southern United States. The rare vehicles were manufactured from 1916 to 1925 in Rock Hill.

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MOTORING FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING WITH COLLECTION OF ANDERSON MOTOR COMPANY VEHICLES

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special gathering of historic Anderson Motor Company cars is planned for the 2016 Hilton Head Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance.

The rare vehicles were manufactured in Rock Hill from 1916 through 1925.

While more than 5,500 cars were built, only a handful remain worldwide.

One, a unique 1920 Anderson Six Convertible Roadster, will receive a special honor this year. The car, owned by Paul and Kathleen Ianuario of Duncan, will join an exclusive group of automotive icons as it is added to the Historic Vehicle Association’s National Historic Vehicle Register. All historic reference materials — exhaustively studied, documented and verified by the register, as well as the College of Charleston’s Department of Historic Preservation — will be added to the permanent archives of the U.S. Library of Congress.

“We’re proud to pay tribute to a century of South Carolina automotive heritage this year, with a spotlight on these rare Anderson Motor Company automobiles,” said festival president Carolyn Vanagel. “From the state’s earliest success with designing and assembling cars that led the industry in advanced technology to today’s latest models from long-time South Carolina-based manufacturer BMW and now Volvo, we’re looking forward to a thoroughly intriguing journey through the decades.”

The 5,553 Anderson cars produced in Rock Hill were in direct competition with Henry Ford’s Model T. Featuring the motto “A little bit higher in price, but made in Dixie,” Anderson cars were indeed the South’s luxurious alternative to Detroit’s mass-market vehicles, featuring mahogany, South Carolina hickory, premium leather and other topquality trims and materials. The cars also introduced interesting color schemes to the automotive industry, tempting buy-

ers with the rich patina of purple, blue, yellow, and other alternatives to Ford’s basic black palette.

John Gary Anderson, the industrial genius behind his namesake marque, was a true visionary — as well as a poet and sculptor. His cars featured numerous innovations, such as an electric windshield wiper years before Ford offered the technology. Other firsts included power convertible tops, a floor-installed headlight dimmer switch he invented, and a unique review mirror. There was also an onboard air compressor driven by the car’s transmission for pumping up tires and a tool kit integrated into the side door for on-the-go repairs. The radiator cap featured a thermometer known as a “motor meter” that was visible to the driver.

Of course, customers paid a price for all this innovation and luxury, with an Anderson ranging in cost from $1,650 for the five-passenger touring car to $2,550 for the sedan, compared to a $345 to $760 price range for the Model T Ford.

In addition to this historic group of “homegrown” automobiles, the 2016 Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance will pay homage to the 1925 to 1948 era of European classics. Working strictly on the Classic Car Club of America’s designation, marques such as Bugatti, Hispano-Suiza, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz and Alfa Romeo will line the fairways of the Port Royal Golf Club during the Concours portion of the festival, held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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concours The Conley family, from left: Sean, 14; London, 22 months; Brian; Christa; Brian, 12; Celia, 16; and Lydia, 13.

Hair and makeup was done by Hilton Head Island resident Amanda Cole.

Christa’s hair color was done by Melissa Alley with Amanda Maddox Salon in Knoxville.

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NO, THAT’S NOT ANGELINA JOLIE FEATURED ON THE COVER OF THIS MONTH’S MAGAZINE.

t’s actress and model Christa Conley, who bears a striking resemblance to the famous Hollywood star. Conley made a six-hour drive from Knoxville, Tennessee, for a photo shoot with a replica of the Land Rover Defender used in the 2001 film “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.” The Land Rover will be one of many vehicles featured in the “Life on the Silver Screen” exhibit at the 2016 Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance.

THE MODEL Christa and her husband, Brian, purchased a vacation home on Hilton Head Island in 2007. Their family of seven lives full time in Knoxville, but visits the island frequently. Christa helped form HHI Creative Women in Business, a local support group with more than 40 members.

In 2014, Hollywood producer Nathan Ives was in town to promote his new film at Park Plaza Cinema. He reached out to Christa to see if her group would be interested in attending the premiere.

Christa decided to bring her husband along as well.

“His dream has always been to make movies,” Christa said. “This was hope to get him in the know of ‘how.’”

Her husband and the director hit it off.

The two began writing together and soon

produced the film “A New York Christmas.”

They followed up that successful debut with a horror film, “Gemini,” starring Mischa Barton, Jackson Davis and Caleb Long.

Christa also made her acting debut in the film, which is currently in production and is scheduled to be released in fall 2017.

Off screen, the Conleys have ventured into building and renovating homes on Hilton Head. Christa is also working toward her real estate license.

“Hilton Head Island is the only place I’ve ever felt strongly I belong,” Christa said. “It’s a uniquely beautiful place with hidden little treasures all throughout.”

THE LOOK After Christa agreed to be Monthly’s Lara Croft, photographer Mark Staff reached out to stylist Roxanne Gilleland of The Porcupine.

“It’s very easy to create a look when the person requesting the look is clear about what they want,” Gilleland said. “Once I spoke to Mark and saw his inspiration photos, the wheels started turning.”

All the clothing and boots needed for the shoot were pulled from the racks of The Porcupine. As an added touch, Gilleland dug an old fur coat out of her attic. She grabbed a pair of scissors and went to town, cutting out a fur hoodie with detached fur sleeves.

Three Defender TD5 110 vehicles were converted by Land Rover Special Vehicles for “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.” The trucks were fitted with 3.5-liter V8 engines, automatic transmissions, custom paint finishes and many accessories. The idea was to create fantasy expedition vehicles, purely for use as movie props, not intended for road use or sale. Of the original three, one was destroyed during filming and the other two are in prestigious collections.

The clone used for Monthly’s photo shoot was built by Dale Knepp of North Carolina’s RVR Barn, who re-created the original as accurately as possible. He started with a 1983 Land Rover Defender with 60,000 miles. The vehicle was disassembled; the chassis and axles were sandblasted, acid-etched, primed and painted.

The entire body was painted Bonatti Gray before reassembly. The eco-cage, sliders, sand ladder mounts and front bumper were custom made, replicating the original but with greatly improved quality. Finally, a fresh 3.5-liter V-8 with automatic transmission was fitted, as were Corbeau seats.

The vehicle now belongs to Staff, who photographed the truck with Conley at his Spanish Wells home. Staff plans on selling the truck for $39,000 after the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance. For more information, contact Staff at 843-368-2170. M Dale Knepp, left, built this clone of the Land Rover Defender from the film “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.” With him is owner Mark Staff.

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HERE AT A GLANCE ARE THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE HILTON HEAD MOTORING FESTIVAL & CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE. THERE TRULY IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.

BY LISA ALLEN | PHOTOS BY ARNO DIMMLING

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THURSDAY, OCT. 27 • Pace Lap Party, 5:30-8 p.m., Ellis Square at City Market, Savannah. Open to the public.

FRIDAY, OCT. 28-SUNDAY, OCT. 30 • Savannah Speed Classic, The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. New this year: Visitors can use the tunnel so you won’t have to wait for a break in the action to come and go. Plus, the number of food trucks at Food Truck Alley has nearly tripled. Featured races are the Global GT series and IROC.

THURSDAY, NOV. 3 • Cars and Cigars, 6:30-9 p.m., Carolina Cigars. Enjoy premium cigars while viewing classic cars.

FRIDAY, NOV. 4 • Bluffton State of Mind Driving Tour, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Starts at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, with lunch at Montage Palmetto Bluff.

• Flights & Fancy Aeroport Gala, 7-10 p.m., Hilton Head Island Airport.

Featuring vintage aircraft, classic cars, food and drink. It’s an evening you won’t forget. There is a free shuttle from Port Royal Golf Club.

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SATURDAY, NOV. 5 • Sports Car Market Insider’s Seminar, 9:30-0:30 a.m., The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. Featuring Keith Martin, editor and publisher of the SCM guide.

Find out what’s involved in buying a collector car from the expert.

• Car Club Showcase, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Port Royal Golf Club. Hundreds of yards of some the sweetest cars ever, with their very proud owners nearby to answer any question you have.

• Aero Expo, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hilton Head Airport. A free shuttle will run between Port Royal Golf Club and the airport. Get a peek at collector aircraft and the inside view of the airport.

• Auctions America car auction, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. Last year, 100 cars hit the auction block. This year, auctioneers expect to gavel 125 sales.

• Autoweek’s Under the Design Stars, 6:30 p.m. Attendees will be able to talk with three of the world’s greatest car designers and the curator of Pixar’s “Cars” franchise.

• Movie Night in the Park with Disney-Pixar’s “Cars,” 7 p.m., Shelter Cove Community Park.

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SUNDAY, NOV. 6 • Concours d’Elegance, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Port Royal Golf Club. Watch the parade of the best of the best.

SATURDAY, NOV. 5 & SUNDAY, NOV. 6 • Homage to the 1925-1948 era of European classics. Three classes have been dedicated to this year’s Honored Marque: Roadsters, Phaetons and Sedans.

• Pinnacle Award on the clubhouse lawn, featuring collector Miles Collier of Naples, Florida, and his cars: an 1896 Panhard et Levassor Wagonnette, a 1935 Duesenberg SSJ and a 1960 Porsche RS-60.

• Honored Collector Jeff Lane of Nashville, Tennessee will showcase a 1932 Helicron, 1933 Dymaxion Replica, a 1938 Tatr T-07, a 1048 Lamar, a 1952 Citroen and a 1965 Matra Djet 5.

• A culinary tour of the Lowcountry featuring fare from club chefs from Heritage Group. Enjoy shrimp and oyster stations to barbecue, according to Anne Pufal, Heritage Group’s food and beverage director.

• “On the Water,” a boat exhibit featuring gorgeous antique watercraft.

• “Life,” an exhibit featuring iconic vehicles from movies and television.

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TRACE YOUR FAMILY ROOTS AT HERITAGE LIBRARY

BY LUANA M. GRAVES SELLARS | PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

Diana Luellen (center) helps Linda Jackson research her family tree. Volunteer Dave Sanders is also shown.

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In the past few years, genealogy research has become incredibly popular, thanks in part to television shows like TLC's “Who Do You Think You Are” and PBS' “Finding Your Roots” and “Genealogy Roadshow”. Even comedians like George Lopez on “Lopez Tonight” have made tracing celebrity DNA a hot topic. Suddenly, knowing your family history is considered cool, and now the information has become more accessible and user-friendly.

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earning about family stories of royalty, romance and revolutionaries has become a new type of reality show that is relatable to everyone — because most of the stories can be anybody’s story. Years ago, genealogy was just a hobby that a few people did in their basement and shared when a question came up about the family tree. Now that our world is shrinking and information can be found in the blink of an eye, knowing and sharing your ancestral tree is almost like the new coffee table book. It’s a conversation starter that identifies connections between us that create smaller degrees of separation.

This new genealogy obsession has not only left the basement, it has become a common element in vacation planning.

Travel destinations tend to be coupled with areas that can uncover family records or enable people to combine history, research, culture, learning and relaxation.

Research has shown that more and more, people are planning their vacations around family tree research. Jennifer Utley, head of research at Ancestry.com, one of the largest online genealogical search engines, says that “travelers are planning trips around researching their family tree,” according to an article in USA Today. Utley lists the Heritage Library on Hilton Head

Island as one of the 10 best places to research family genealogy because “the center focuses on local history and culture, including African-American research materials that date from before the Civil War.” The Heritage Library contains an array of unexpected resources, such as plantation information and smugglers' records.

"It's really a different picture of America," Utley told USA Today. It’s an incredible compliment to the Heritage Library, considering that the other research facilities on the USA Today list include the National Archives, the Family History Library, the New England Historic Genealogical Society and Ellis Island.

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Each of these locations provides specific information based on its focus. Utley said the National Archives in Washington, D.C., provides access to “the federal government's extensive files, providing a mother lode of information for family research. From military to maritime, to land and pension documents, they all can help piece together a family tree. It's also one of the best places for Native American family information.”

The Family History Library in Salt Lake City, which also includes a “Mormon Church-sponsored research facility that is the world's largest, with records from 110 countries,” Utley said. Genealogy researchers can find amazing family immigration details and information from Ellis Island as well. “Many families trace their history to Ellis Island, the first stop in the country for more than 20 million Americans,” Utley said. "You can look for people and passenger lists, and it's also about understanding the experience that your immigrant ancestors experienced." And then there’s the New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston. “The nation's first family history society dates to 1845 and contains more than 12 million documents, manuscripts, records, books, microfilms, photographs and other artifacts dating to the 14th century,” Utley said. "If you have roots that have been in America for a long time, you're going to have come through New England."

Lou Benfante, president of the board of the Heritage Library, supports Utley’s assessment. “The Heritage Library is an important cultural asset for our community. We have a place in the culture of our community right along with the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, the Coastal Discovery Museum, the Beaufort County Library, and the Art League of Hilton Head.”

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Founded in 1997 as a genealogy research center, the library merged with the Hilton Head Historical Society in 2005, combining assets into one large genealogy collection.

“The Heritage Library is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization. We depend on membership dues, donations and grants for our operating funds,” Benfante said.

As the Lowcountry’s unofficial genealogy research and history center, it owns and maintains two historic sites on Hilton Head: Fort Mitchel, which was a Civil War coastal defense battery, and the cemetery of the Zion Chapel of Ease, the island’s first church, which contains the graves and memorials of four Revolutionary War patriots.

The library is in the middle of a capital campaign to raise money to restore the Baynard Mausoleum at Zion Cemetery.

Considered an architectural gem, the mausoleum was built around 1845 and is the oldest building on the island.

In addition to the historical research that the library does, it also offers classes on genealogy research, as well as lectures on local history and tours of Fort Mitchel.

If you don’t know how to begin your search on your family tree, there are a number of genealogy websites online: Ancestry.com, Family Search, American Ancestors, Heritage Quest, Fold 3, and Find-a-Grave. However, the library offers a free hour of research assistance and how-to classes on the best genealogy search engines, how to organize your information and materials, and how to navigate them. Getting started is as simple as contacting the library for an appointment, and one of the trained volunteers will help you.

Currently, the Heritage Library has several initiatives to help improve the island’s cultural and historic legacy. The initiatives benefit the commuhave a variety of cultural aspects that will benefi nity in several ways. Through understanding the value of the Gullah community, the library has established a relationship with Clemson University’s Pan-African Studies department and Ancestry.com to trace the roots of current native islander families. This information, when shared with the families, was not only well-received, but also helped expand their family trees.

In an effort to ensure future generations have access to the history and culture of the Gullah, the library is also working to have a Gullah curriculum that it created made a part of state school curriculum.

Another important initiative has been having representation within the Gullah-Geechee Consortium of Beaufort County. The consortium’s goal is to make Beaufort County the heart of the Gullah-Geechee Corridor, complete with a Gullah-Geechee Cultural and Historic Trail throughout the county, which would offer interactive kiosks at all the historic sites that would provide information about and direction to additional stops on the trail.

You can also fi find your connection to the past through weekly lectures on the island’s history, as well as bike tours, all of which are excellent ways to learn about the rich heritage that surrounds us.

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I AM GULLAH

BY LUANA M. GRAVES SELLARS ARTWORK BY SONJA GRIFFIN EVANS

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y recent experience as a transplant from Florida to Hilton Head made me think about myself — where I had been, and where I was going. Beyond that, like most people, I began to reflect on who I am, who my ancestors were, where they came from, and what their lives were like. How much of me is inherited from them? What character traits and dispositions did I inherit that make me, well, me?

My oldest daughter began to ask some of the same questions when she became a teenager. In an attempt to answer her questions, as well as my own, we decided to embark on a journey of self-discovery together. Here’s what I knew at the start of our journey: my great-grandmother’s last name was Ravenell, and she was from Ravenel, South Carolina. I also knew that many of my Ravenell relatives still lived in that town. I also knew that my aunt Freddie, a chocolate brown woman, often called herself a “Geechee,” but none of us asked her what that meant. In those days, children were taught not to ask too many questions. Some believe that the term was taken from the Ogeechee River, which is near Savannah. In my aunt’s day, being called a Geechee was considered an insult, but she always used the term with pride.

My father’s side of the family came from Virginia. They ranged in skin tones from rosy pink to golden brown. Most of them have reddish-brown hair and freckles, and have eyes that range from hazel to blue-green — like the eyes I inherited from my father, Ronald. For years, I have been asked, “What are you?” Some assumed that I was from the Cari Jamaican or Dominican. The answer is quite complex. On my father’s side, I have traces of the Nigerian Yoruba tribe, the Irish and Native American Seminoles. On my mother’s side, my ancestral history begins within the Gullah/Geechee Corridor, speci cally from Ravenel, South Carolina, which means that I am Gullah, too.

Since I have such a random combination of DNA, I decided to do some research into my family tree to discover more about my family.

With the help of several sources, ancestry.com, familysearch.org and the Heritage Library on Hilton Head, I have been able to uncover more about not only myself, but some fascinating information about my relatives who came before me. Many have said that we inherit a cultural memory, and that ancestral habits and traits are passed down to us. Based on some of the stories that I have now uncovered, this is proving to be true. Here are some highlights of what I have learned.

THE MATERNAL SIDE

Based on my research so far, I have been able dig into my family tree as far back as 1847, the year that Caesar Ravenel, my grandmother’s great-great-grandfather, was born a slave on Johns Island.

Caesar was 20 years old when he escaped bondage, and made his way to Charleston, where he enlisted in the Union Army during

the Civil War. His orders took him to Hilton Head Island, where he was registered in the 34th Infantry, U.S. Colored Troops from May 22, 1863, until he mustered out in Jacksonville on Feb. 28, 1866. It was shocking to learn that during that time, soldiers were required to purchase or replace their own equipment — including uniforms, rifles and bullets.

Even though the Union Army permitted freedmen to join the Army and fight in the war, the American government issued substandard equipment to the black troops. This included used uniforms and broken and defective artillery. What is even more amazing is that according to his military service records, after fighting honorably in the war, Caesar owed the U.S. government $32.82 for his equipment and gear when he left the Army. This was a considerable amount of money back then, especially when you consider that black soldiers were paid only $7 a month, instead of the $13 a month that was standard pay at the time. However, despite the obvious double standard and racism that this reflects the Army’s acceptance of blacks into its ranks was a huge step toward full citizenship and freedom. Frederick Douglas put it this way: “Once let the black man get upon his person the brass letters, U.S., let him get an eagle on his button, and a musket on his shoulder, and bullets in his pockets, and there is no power on earth which can deny that he has earned the right to citizenship in the United States.”

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Looking deeper into war records from his regiment, I was able to uncover even more fascinating information about the experiences of my brave ancestor, Caesar Ravenel.

It was exciting to learn that Caesar fought under the command of Col. James Montgomery, whose war exploits were celebrated in the Oscar-winning movie “Glory.”

Montgomery was a staunch abolitionist from Kansas who was a strong advocate for his black troops. He was controversial not just for his abolitionist positions (like advocating for equal pay for black troops), or the battles he won or lost, but also for his decision to loot and burn the undefended town of Darien, Georgia. History shows that Montgomery led his soldiers in a three-day battle, called the Battle of Burdens Causeway or the Battle of Bloody Bridge, which was the largest battle fought on Johns Island during the Civil War. However, Montgomery’s most notable battle was the Combahee River Raid.

Prior to the raid, it has been said that Harriet Tubman specifically requested to be under the command of Montgomery because he was well-known for his Jayhawker guerilla

style of military ambush, which was considered to be an uncommon military strategy at that time. The Combahee River Raid is also notable because Tubman was one of the leaders and strategists; this was her firs major military campaign. This is an account of what happened: “On June 2, 1863, the regiment, which included 150 black Union soldiers, was stationed on St Helena Island. During the raid, the regiment had a number of skirmishes, but they successfully captured and freed over 785 slaves. Days later, they continued up the Turtle River in Georgia, and burned a railroad bridge, and moved on to the Aftahaha River in Georgia, where they captured a schooner loaded with 80 bales of short staple cotton. In the process, they destroyed large amounts of rice and cotton and other valuable property, before burning the town.” Source: blackpast.org.

Although it seems that Caesar Ravenel joined the Army after the infamous raid, his participation in the war proved that he was a survivor and a freedom fighte . His life demonstrates that he had fortitude and

incredibly strong survival instincts. History documents that; by his decision to join the Union Army and take up arms against the Confederacy, he was risking his life. He knew that if he was caught, he faced torture, a return to slavery, or execution. His Civil War experiences tell us a great deal about him as well. They prove that Caesar Ravenel was a brave and loyal soldier because was able to live through a series of daring and dangerous military campaigns.

These stories made Caesar real for me.

They gave me a new lens to use to see my own life. Caesar Ravenel is no longer just a name that lives on in my family. He’s real for me now, and I know that his life had to happen in order for mine to come into existence.

BEING GULLAH

I now know that I am Gullah, and I’m learning what that actually means. To be able to identify myself as Gullah takes on a huge lifelong significance because even when the term African-American was becoming popular years ago, I had not always used it to define me.

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I have always called myself black, because I felt that AfricanAmerican was too vague of a term. Africa where? The continent? Or what country? How could I be an African-American, when there are 54 different countries in Africa and upwards of 18 different African countries that slaves came from? These are questions that most black Americans do not know the answers to. If I was Italian-American or German-American, the identity is clear. Knowing what I now know creates an entire understanding of self that could have cleared up a lot of childhood anxiety during cultural lessons about where we come from. For children today, being able to proudly say, “I am Gullah” can be the identity anchor that a lot of black people search for, especially since most of us will run into the 1870s “Slave Wall” in our genealogy research. Now that the Gullah/Geechee Corridor has been identified blacks who can trace their roots to the shores from North Carolina to North Florida can say that they are Gullah too.

GULLAH LANGUAGE

Gullah people speak an English-based Creole language; its grammar and sentence structure is influenced by a number of African languages. Words and phrases are often abbreviated and altered into descriptions, rather than explanations. Because the sound is not familiar to mainstream English speakers, the Gullah tongue seems imperfect or broken. However, the Gullah language is actually a perfect example of the ingenuity and resourcefulness that allowed the slaves to create a language all of their own; a language that they could speak amongst themselves and not be understood by slave owners. The language is like a code, spoken in a way that enables the insiders to talk about private things without detection. It creates a verbal wall that leaves outsiders clueless.

Linguists have determined that the Gullah language includes, in whole or part, more than 3,000 African words.

Imagine this: a slave has a dangerous secret to share, like information that a runaway slave is being hidden. Life-saving information needs to pass between slaves without seeming suspicious. The conversation about what to do and who to tell could go in a normal tone of voice and right in the midst of slave catchers. Imagine the creativity and coordination that it took to establish a communication system between slaves from several different African countries, each with distinct languages and communication patterns. Despite the difficulties slaves developed a unique communication system that combined African words and the English of the slave owners to create a new version of words and new enhanced meanings that they could understand, but their owners could not. This is genius.

According to Louise Cohen, curator of the Gullah Museum, “The Gullah language was a way to talk in front of white people so that they couldn’t be understood. It demonstrates ‘a survival of the culture, regardless of the slave masters trying to destroy it.’”

Melvin Campbell of the Gullah Heritage Tours agrees, saying, “Gullah culture is a demonstration of the strength of the African people being able to withstand over 400 years of change and outside influences and our willingness to maintain our roots.”

When the Gullah language is spoken, to the unknowing ear it may sound broken and incomplete, or simply a lazy way of speaking. However, its sound, a variation of English, is similar to many Caribbean or Jamaican dialects.

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Today, many people consider a Jamaican accent a cool and even fashionable way of talking, yet it was not the same for Gullah children. Even today, speaking Gullah is neither fashionable nor cool. Gullah speakers were taught in schools and by mainstream society that their language and their culture were something to be ashamed of, and this has had longterm cultural implications.

For a child growing up speaking Gullah, it should be valued just like any other form of human communication. However, today Gullah people are working to protect and preserve this important part of their history and culture. But there are many challenges. The language is not being passed down, and is slowly dying out, because it has been equated with ignorance and shame rather than cultural pride. Teachers have been known to punish or demean children for speaking in a way that connected them to home and family life. Louise Cohen remembers her own experiences as a child.

“Gullah was considered to be broken English and backwards talking,” she said. “Teachers disciplined us for talking this way. Gullahs talk fast. People laughed at us for how we sounded.” But, Cohen added, “you have to accept who you are. You have to love how God made you.” M

UPCOMING HERITAGE LIBRARY ANCESTRY CLASSES Class fees are the same for all classes unless noted: $10 for foundation members; $15 for non-members. All classes run from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Class size limited, reservations are required.

Call 843-686-6560 or register online atheritagelib.org.

OCTOBER 5

CREATING GREAT GIFTS: TURNING YOUR PHOTOS AND GENEALOGY RESEARCH INTO GREAT GIFTS: Presented by Carol Clemens, Heritage Library volunteer; Wednesday, October 5. This class will walk you through how to use a free, online site to create unique gifts using your family photos and genealogy research. You will walk away with the basic skills needed to upload photos, edit them and create on online album to share with family and friends; make high-quality photo books you can have professionally printed at a very reasonable cost; create personalized cards, family calendars and more to have printed at a reasonable cost.

OCTOBER 12

STARTING FAMILY RESEARCH; A TWO-SESSION CLASS FOR BEGINNERS: Presented by Larry Burke, Heritage Library volunteer; Wednesday, October 12. If you are just starting family research, this class is for you! This two-part workshop introduces the first-time family esearcher to the fascinating field o genealogy, its unique nomenclature, and suggested research techniques. It may also be of value to researchers with limited experience who wish to refresh their skills. Participants will receive hand-outs to help guide you in your research. Fee: $25 for Foundation members; $35 for non-members.

OCTOBER 26

FAMILY TREE MAKER IS BACK, SO GET WITH THE PROGRAM!: Presented by Carol Clemens, Heritage Library volunteer; Wednesday, October 26. Are you researching and saving your info on scraps of paper, posting your tree on ancestry.com, or doing nothing with your research? If so, this class is for you! None of the above will allow you to prepare and print out a nice genealogy product. You need genealogy software such as Family Tree Maker. Topics covered include the basics of entering data, linking data for various individuals in a family, adding photos, understanding the various views, adding on-line info directly to the tree without retyping or copying it and preparing and printing basic charts and reports.

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BAYNARD MAUSOLEUM AND ZION CEMETERY:

PRESERVING ISLAND HISTORY

BY LUANA M. GRAVES SELLARS | PHOTO BY ARNO DIMMLING

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ucked under a canopy of trees at the crossroads of William Hilton Parkway and Mathews Drive on Hilton Head Island is the 2.8-acre plot of land that is home to the oldest standing structure on the island: the Baynard Mausoleum, part of Zion Cemetery. The mausoleum and cemetery are a great source for information on the community’s history, and the lives of people who made the present possible.

Chiseled into headstone after headstone are the names of people who left their marks on Hilton Head, and in a sense the Baynard Mausoleum and Zion Cemetery have served to preserve and protect the many stories that lie buried

there. Built around 1845 by William E. Baynard, one of the island’s wealthy cotton plantation owners, the mausoleum served the needs of the dead, but the inscription on its wall urged the survivors to live with “Integrity and Uprightness.” Some of the torches on the walls were installed upside down to symbolize a life cut short. Baynard himself died in 1849 at the age of 49. This was just four years after the mausoleum was completed. Both Baynard and his wife were buried in the mausoleum.

The cemetery is also the final resting place of several Revolutionary War patriots: Lt. Isaac Baldwin and his wife, Martha Baldwin; James and Lydia Davant;

and Charles Davant, who was ambushed while out on patrol; his was the only known patriot death on the island.

Built beside the first church on the island, Zion Chapel of Ease, the mausoleum was part of the South Carolina Diocese Episcopal Church of St. Luke’s Parish. Founded by Capt. Jack “Saucy” Stoney and Isaac Fripp, the chapel was built as a convenience for parishioners who didn’t want to journey to Bluffton for services. The congregation grew under its first pastor, Phillip Mathews, for whom the street beside the cemetery is named.

Eventually, the church building was among the many casualties of the Civil War, but the cemetery still remains today.

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A POKER GAME THAT CHANGED THE ISLAND The story of the mausoleum is said to have begun in a high-stakes poker game between two men: Baynard, an Edisto native and a major land and slave owner, and Stoney, a Revolutionary War patriot and privateer who at one time owned more than 5,400 acres on the island (including FairďŹ eld, Possum Point, Shipyard Plantation, Honey Horn and Braddock Point). As island residents, both men had strong roots on Hilton Head. A neighborhood on the north end of the island near Squire Pope Road still bears the Stoney name today. While the story of the poker game is lost to time, two versions remain: One story is that Stoney lost one of his properties, Braddock Point, to Baynard in the poker game, but records also suggest that Baynard may have purchased the distressed property from the Bank of Charleston for $10,000 in 1840.

A LIVING HISTORY ON HILTON HEAD Constructed from over 1,000 pounds of stone, the mausoleum has suffered the effects of time and the elements, which have left cracks and damage to its roof and foundation. A victim of scavengers and thieves over the years, the tomb is currently empty. Previously owned by the Hilton Head Historical Society, the Heritage Library inherited Zion Cemetery and the Baynard Mausoleum when the entities merged. The building and the surrounding grounds are in urgent need of repair.

Currently the Heritage Library is trying to raise $440,000 to refurbish and preserve the structure, maintain the grounds and include an endowment. The capital campaign will end in 2017; thus far, there has been a lot of community interest in the project, but more fundraising efforts are required. To date, several donations to the project include a speaker’s platform from The Bargain Box, electricity provided by the Van Landingham Rotary Club, and labor for the paver path provided by Mike Jukovsky and MAJ Enterprises. The cemetery even has a Learning Center, which was built by Boy Scout Jacob Palchak of Troop 245 for an Eagle Scout badge.

"The Heritage Library has been very pleased with the community's response to our capital campaign. We are well on our way to creating a wonderful Revolutionary War historical site on Hilton Head Island," says Linda Piekut, executive director of the Heritage Library.

Zion Cemetery and Baynard Mausoleum are important to the history and fabric of Hilton Head. Structures that have stood the test of time should continue to exist for hundreds of years.

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HERITAGE LIBRARY HISTORY PROGRAMS Tuesday morning history programs are held at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $10 per person; reservations are required. Call 843-686-6560 or register at heritagelib.org. Here is a schedule of upcoming programs: n OCTOBER 4 The Role of Women in the History and Development of Hilton Head Island: There were many strong women in Hilton Head Island's history whose roles were defined by plantation life, isolation, and war. Women on the island faced challenging but rewarding opportunities.

They were pioneers who led the way and fought to establish a healthy lifestyle. This 1 1/2-hour presentation will discuss the roles and contributions of women while looking at the history of the island during the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, the isolation after the Union Army left, and the development era to modern times. n OCTOBER 11 Early Explorers of the South Carolina Lowcountry: Who was here before Capt. William Hilton?

Learn about the early explorations of the South Carolina Lowcountry by the Spanish, French and English from 14921663. n OCTOBER 18 Cemeteries of Hilton Head Island: Learn about the history and location of the 16 cemeteries on Hilton Head Island. n OCTOBER 25 Pirates of the Lowcountry: What were pirates doing in the waters of the Lowcountry before the Revolutionary War? Who were they? n NOVEMBER 1 The Story of Mitchelville: Learn about the establishment of Mitchelville, the nation's first self-governed, freed slave village and the reasons why it should be remembered. n NOVEMBER 8 The Gullah People and Culture: Learn how the Gullah people were brought to Hilton Head Island as slaves, and how their culture has survived and flourished — as well as what is being done today to save that culture and preserve it for future generations. n NOVEMBER 15 Sea Pines, 1950 to 1983: Learn about the lumbermen, Charles Fraser and the development of Sea Pines. n NOVEMBER 22 Historic Sites of Hilton Head Island: This 1 1/2-hour talk about the history of Hilton Head Island and the historic sites on the island is accompanied by a map that you can then use for your own self-guided tour of the sites by car or by bicycle. Hilton Head has an extensive and varied history, and much of that history can still be seen and enjoyed at a variety of sites around the island. See the tabby remains of the Stoney-Baynard plantation house in Sea Pines, and the ramparts of Fort Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation. Visit the Mitchelville kiosk at Fish Haul Park to learn about the first self-governed black community created during the Civil War, and the Gullah Museum on Gumtree Road to learn about the Gullah community that continues to flourish on the island. M 124 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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SHOW OFF YOUR WEDDING ALBUM

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

CRANSTON/KELLY Lauren Joy Cranston and Ryan Quentin Kelly were married on July 30 at Sea Pines Country Club on Hilton Head Island. The photo was taken by Dana Cubbage Weddings.

CODY/HARRILL Jill Cody and Alex Harrill were married on June 6 at Honey Horn on Hilton Head Island. The photo was taken by Woolworth Imagery.

PATTERSON/WILLIAMS Lauren Elizabeth Patterson and Stephen Harrison Williams were married on June 11 at St. Helena Episcopal Church in Beaufort. The photo was taken by Erin Sage Photography.

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BRIDAL 2016

BRIDAL GUIDE H ILTON H E AD IS L AN D , BLU F F TON & BE YON D

10TH ANNUAL WEDDING SHOWCASE TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 19, 2017!

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hether your dream wedding is a small, intimate beach gathering or an extravagant country club affair, Hilton Head Island is the perfect destination. It offers beautiful views, a sunny climate and a vast array of talented wedding professionals to choose from. But how can you possibly decide which of the perfect venues, amazing caterers, and talented photographers and videographers are right for you? How can you figure out which team is going to make your day everything that you’ve always dreamed of?

Get help with these big decisions at the 2017 Hilton Head Bridal Show presented by Monthly Media and hosted by The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa on Feb. 19.

With more than 50 fantastic vendors under one roof, you can meet many bridal professionals,

see their work and get an idea of who would be the best fit to help you bring your vision to life. You can taste cakes, view wedding portraits, and see the latest in bridal fashions — including bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, tuxedos, and suits. This show marks our 10th anniversary and promises to be our best yet. When we started the show in 2007, it was in response to brides looking to make it easier to plan their destination weddings in the Lowcountry. The show has outgrown venue after venue, and each year we attract a new crop of brides, grooms and excited family members looking to do their onestop wedding shopping.

The Hilton Head Bridal Show is not only a great opportunity for brides, grooms and families to find the perfect vendors, but it’s a great way for vendors to get to show

off their products and services to many potential clients. Many of our vendors have participated in the show every year and have booked weddings consistently, which keeps them coming back.

The bridal show is a great excuse for a weekend trip to the Lowcountry to see it all for yourself.

Make it a couple’s getaway, or a girls’ weekend with mom and the bridesmaids. Call The Westin and ask about specials for bridal show attendees. In addition to being an amazing resource, the bridal show is affordable. Tickets are only $12 at the door, or $6 when purchased in advance online. Tickets can be purchased at hiltonheadmonthly. com/bridalshow2017. Buy your tickets by Dec. 30 and you will be entered for a chance to win a free two-night stay at The Westin during the bridal show weekend! M

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FIRST TEE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY ATHLETIC FACILITY BUILT FOR THE COMMUNITY, BY THE COMMUNITY Avid golfers will tell you, there’s no finer place than a golf course for kids to gain life skills and the leadership abilities they’ll need to make their mark on the world.

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nowing this, and knowing the challenges involved with creating affordable, community-based junior golf programs, the PGA Tour of America helped created The First Tee in 1997.

Blending instruction on the game’s fundamentals with an eye on showing young players who those fundamentals apply to their lives, The First Tee spread quickly.

At last, this invaluable program, which has touched so many young lives, has reached the Lowcountry.

From its headquarters in the Joseph B. Fraser Golf Learning Center at 151 Gumtree Road next to the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island, The First Tee of the Lowcountry is offering classes on Hilton Head and in Bluffton,

Ridgeland and Parris Island.

On area golf courses, local youth will discover how the skills learned on the course apply to their everyday lives through nine core values: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence responsibility, perseverance, courtesy and judgment.

Instruction goes beyond 18 holes, with the program keeping one eye on the greens and one eye on the students’ futures.

“It’s really about giving these kids the tools they need to develop their own leadership skills,” said Mike Davis, executive director of The First Tee of the Lowcountry. “We’ve seen what tremendous value this program brings to other areas, and we’re very excited to replicate this model here."

At the 13-acre public facility on Gumtree Road, the public and students can access the six-hole, par-3 walking course. This is the perfect spot for beginning golfers and seniors who desire the short game experience, as the facility provides an opportunity for everyone to learn or to continue learning the game of golf. In addition to the course, there is a nine-hole disc golf course (perfect for tournaments) and a fishing pond with platforms, perfect for catch-and-release fun.

The First Tee of the Lowcountry will host a grand opening from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 23 at the new facility. Area residents are invited to enjoy the facility built by the community, for the community, with disc golf demos, fishing golf demos and music by Cranford Hollow. Food and beverage will be available for purchase.

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HARTMAN HILTON HEAD ISLAND NATIVE HOPES TO GO FROM PROSPECT TO PRO FOR CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS THIS SEASON

Hilton Head Island residents might get to see one of their own hitting the ice this fall with the Chicago Blackhawks, the 2015 winners of the Stanley Cup. BY DON MCLOUD

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yan Hartman, who was born on Hilton Head, was drafted by the Hawks in 2013 and has been called up from their affiliate minor league team, the Rockford IceHogs, for eight games during the past two seasons — including during the Stanley Cup playoffs. Now, he’s working hard to make the NHL team’s full-time roster for the 2016-17 season. This year, more spots than ever have opened up on team, and Hartman sees this as his best opportunity to become a full-fledged Hawk.

Hartman was born on Hilton Head in 1994 and moved with his parents, Kim (Baldus) and Craig Hartman, two years later to the Chicago area. But he credits the island, where he spent almost every summer of his youth, with feeding the bulk of his childhood memories.

Now living in downtown Chicago, he still makes an effort to visit the Lowcountry for at least a couple of weeks to stay at the part-time home of his grandmother, Cathy Baldus, in Sea Pines.

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Growing up, professional hockey player Ryan Hartman spent most of his summers on Hilton Head Island.

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Hartman took some time out of his busy training schedule Aug. 30 for a phone interview: Question: What did it feel like when you first put on the Blackhawks uniform?

Answer: It was awesome — being a longtime fan and obviously an admirer of some of the players who have gone through there. During the draft, you get to put the jersey on. That was a pretty special moment for me and my family.

Q: What was it like when you first stepped out onto the ice to play for them?

A: Yeah, that was pretty nuts.

Chicago’s known for [its performance of the] national anthem and how loud

it gets. The fans cheer. It was one of those things where it kind of felt like your jersey was falling off, it was so loud.

Everything was shaking. It was pretty crazy.

Q: You weren’t on the ice long before you had a “little bump” with one of the other players. (Twenty seconds into his debut with the Hawks in February 2015, he hit veteran New Jersey Devils forward Dainius Zubrus while chasing a loose puck. The blow knocked Zubrus’ helmet off, and Hartman nabbed the puck.)

A: I jumped out there and there was a big hit opportunity to be made, and I kind of got lucky, because a lot of times the game’s so fast there’s usually not an opportunity to make plays like that. It happened to work out nicely.

Q: I looked at the video and Zubrus seemed a little stunned. That’s pretty unusual for a rookie to go out there and do that, isn’t it?

A: Yeah, that’s kind of my style of play. I’m gritty, and that’s what they were expecting of me.

So that’s my job to go out there and do that.

Q: How often do you come down to Hilton Head?

A: I was born down there. I’ve been down there every single summer. I think I’ve only missed one Fourth of July since I was 1, like two or three years ago.

That was almost my childhood, because during the year, it’s school and then hockey. So the majority of my childhood memories are from Hilton Head.

Q: What do you like to do when you’re down here?

A: I do everything. I’m a big golfer.

Hockey and golf correspond pretty well.

I do a lot of fishing. I worked on a fishing boat down there for a while. When I was real young, we used to go collect golf balls on the golf course and sell them to Walgreens.

Q: What made you decide on hockey as your sport?

A: It was really between hockey and

baseball. Honestly, I chose hockey because they were expecting me to stay in Chicago to play baseball in the summers. And I was like, no, I’ve gotta go to Hilton Head. I need to go. So I stopped playing baseball and just stuck with hockey for the winters.

Q: So I guess we’ve got Hilton Head to thank for your hockey career?

A: (Laughing) Yeah, exactly.

Q: Are there some highlights of your career that you’re most proud of?

A: Getting drafted obviously was one of them. It’s your lifetime goal. Being young, everyone dreams of playing in the NHL, but the chances of it are pretty slim.

I also won a World Junior Championship with USA Under 20, which was pretty cool. We were in Russia. It was a hell of a trip, but we came out with a gold medal, which was pretty special.

And then I was called up for (Stanley Cup) playoffs in 2015. They call them black aces, which means we train and we get ready in case there’s an injury; we’re backups. And that was the year they won the cup, so I got a ring.

Q: Being on a team that’s won the Stanley Cup three times in the last six years, it’s got to be pretty intense competition to make the roster.

A: I got drafted the summer after they won the cup in 2013. A team like that has been so good for so many years, there were not many spots that were available the last couple of years for me to make. Now that there is, you’ve just got to take advantage of it. … You’ve got to try to make it while you can; otherwise, you’ll be looking back and there might not be another chance.

Q: When are you heading back down to Hilton Head?

A: I’m not sure yet. … It’s been tough with training and trying to get ready.

I’m trying to dedicate this summer to working hard and being able to make the team. … I can’t really tell where things are going to take me, but I for sure want to get a place there. I don’t know if I can necessarily make that my home full time, but I definitely would like to at some point when I’m older. M October 2016 139

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SPORT OF KINGS RETURNS TO BLUFFTON WITH POLO FOR CHARITY EVENT

BY EMILY CAMPBELL | PHOTOS BY REGINE JOHNSON

Break out your big hats, get those divot-stomping shoes out of the closet and dust off your tailgating gear.

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he 23rd Polo for Charity event sponsored by the Rotary Club of Okatie is just around the corner. And it’s definitely an event you don’t want to miss.

Bring the whole family to enjoy a day in the Lowcountry sun while watching a competitive game of polo.

The Polo for Charity event will be held Sunday, Oct. 23 at the historic Rose Hill Plantation in Bluffton. Gates open at noon and the match begins at 2 p.m.

Also known as the “sport of kings,” the polo match promises to provide an action-packed, entertaining afternoon of horse and rider athleticism on the field and tailgating with friends.

“Whether you come to watch the ponies or just to watch the people – it’s always an unforgettable day,” says David Jacox, president of the Rotary Club of Okatie. “It’s a fun time for a great cause.”

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Enjoy a Lowcountry afternoon of polo, tailgating, divot stomping and plenty of fun on Sunday, Oct. 23 at Rose Hill Plantation.

Patrons are encouraged to express their creativity with their tailgate presentations and their attire. Prizes are awarded for the best tailgate and the best hat.

Every year, tailgate tents line the field — each with its own array of treats and signature spirits. Colorful picnic blankets are scattered across the lawn, with menus ranging from sandwiches to shrimp and a little of everything in between. Sometimes the majestic horses take a back seat to these eloquent tailgates, beautiful party trays and the overall ambiance that the attendees of the Polo for Charity event create.

This year’s event will benefit local charities like the Moss Creek Marines, who help provide funding for service dogs for disabled Marines, as well as other Beaufort County charities supported by the Rotary Club of Okatie.

Patron sites and general admission tickets are available.

Advance tickets are $15 per person and $20 at the gate on the day of the match. Children younger than 12 get in free.

For information, call 843-298-3055 or email HYPERLINK "mailto:rotarypolo@hotmail.com" rotarypolo@hotmail.com.

Advance tickets are available at BB&T bank locations, Markel's and the Engel & Volkers office at 800 Main St., Hilton Head. Patron slots are still available for purchase. Be sure to “like” Okatie Rotary Polo for Charity on Facebook to get all the details on this year’s event. M October 2016 141

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SPORTS ROUNDUP BOEING EXTENDS COMMITMENT TO THE RBC HERITAGE

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The Heritage Classic Foundation recently announced that Boeing has signed a five-y ar extension as presenting sponsor of the RBC Heritage. The new agreement runs through 2021.

The tournament now known as the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing debuted in 1969 at Harbour Town Golf Links, a Pete Dye design at the Sea Pines Resort that quickly became a favorite course among PGA Tour members. In June 2011, Boeing was introduced as the new presenting sponsor of the PGA Tour’s annual stop on Hilton Head Island. RBC was also introduced that same day as the tournament’s new title sponsor.

RBC has also renewed its commitment to the event by signing a six-year contract that takes effect in 2018 and runs through 2023.

“The Heritage Classic Foundation is pleased to continue our partnership with Boeing,” said Steve Wilmot, president of the Heritage Classic Foundation. “Boeing is continuing to make a difference in the State of South Carolina and we are extremely proud that they have chosen once again to support the RBC Heritage. We are very excited about the next five y ars and the positive impact we will be able to make in the communities we serve.”

The 49th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing will take place April 10-16 at the famed Harbour Town Golf Links. Tournament tickets are on sale at rbcheritage.com.

USCB NAMES HEAD COACH OF WOMEN’S GOLF While playing in the Women’s Trans-National Amateur Championship last month in St. Louis, Kristyl Sunderman found herself discussing a playing partner’s collegiate experience in great detail. At some point in the discussion, the player’s mother noted that Sunderman would make a great college coach herself.

It was at that moment that a longtime dream was rekindled, and Sunderman — who was a standout player at UCLA and TCU and continues to compete in top amateur events around the country — began searching for coaching opportunities. That quest ended recently, when Sunderman was named the head coach of the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s women’s golf program.

“We are excited about the breadth of experience Kristyl brings to USCB and the incredible passion she has for the game of golf, as well as for developing and mentoring young women,” said Quin Monahan, USCB’s director of athletics. “I’m very excited about the future of our golf program and confident g eat things are in store for us.”

Although Sunderman’s resume does not include previous coaching experience, she is not short on experience on the course. As one of the top junior players in the nation, Sunderman earned a golf scholarship to UCLA, where she spent two years. She completed her collegiate career at TCU and continues to play at a high level, having qualified for nine USG Championships — most recently the upcoming U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship scheduled for Sept. 10-15 in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Sunderman impressed Monahan and the hiring committee with her detailed plans not only for day-to-day management of the program, but also for individualized improvement plans that focus on the physical, mental, mechanical and emotional aspects of the game, as well as diet and nutrition. She displayed a strong vision for improving each individual player and helping each put forth their best effort during competitive rounds.

“I plan to implement a special program for each of my players based on their strengths and weaknesses so that they are developed to their fullest potential,” Sunderman said. “I want each day to be so positive that they can’t wait for the next. In that journey of hard work and toil, I want the team to believe in themselves and the possibilities.”

Sunderman has enjoyed a long and successful career in graphic design and marketing, and since 2004 has served as art director for Riverside Community Hospital in California.

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HARBOUR TOWN GOLF RANKED NO. 9 BY GOLF MAGAZINE Harbour Town Golf Links was recently ranked No. 9 in Golf Magazine's 2016-17 "Top 100 Courses You Can Play" in the U.S. Harbour Town also came in at No. 2 in the magazine’s "Best You Can Play Near You" in South Carolina, while its excellent Heron Point by Pete Dye was positioned at No. 11 in the golf-rich Palmetto State. The Sea Pines Resort also received the coveted "Platinum" status in the magazine's biennial “Premier Resorts” list for 2016-17. The Lowcountry destination was recently honored with the inaugural Editors' Choice Award from Golf Digest in the "Best Golf Resorts in the Americas" category. Harbour Town Golf Links is also ranked No. 2 in Golfweek's "Best Places You Can Play State-by-State" in South Carolina. The Inn & Club at Harbour Town — Sea Pines’ 60-room boutique hotel — is rated No. 5 in Conde Nast Traveler's "Best Hotels in the U.S." This bundle of awards follows the Sea Pines Resort’s investment in a series of multi-milliondollar property improvements, including its new 44,000-square-foot Harbour Town Clubhouse, which was named "New Public Clubhouse of the Year" by Golf Inc. magazine in July. The property's Plantation Golf Club was named "New Clubhouse of the Year" by Golf Inc. in 2015.

Last year, Harbour Town underwent a series of enhancements including a comprehensive re-grassing of the entire layout. In 2014, Heron Point reopened following subtle modifications to the layout under the close supervision of Dye. On Oct. 3, the resort will open its new Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III course, giving the legendary destination 54 holes of world-class golf.

"We're honored to continually receive these incredible rankings and awards from premier publications," says president Steve Birdwell. "Our substantial investments in our three courses and magnificent new clubhouses insu e we'll continue to be in the upper echelon of the finest golf destinations."

LOCAL COMPETES IN NATIONAL BOX LACROSSE TOURNAMENT Hilton Head Island’s Max Boyer recently competed in the Junior National Lacrosse League Tournament in Toronto, Canada, one of the most prestigious youth box lacrosse tournaments in North America. Boyer is a member of the Georgia Swarm Pro Lacrosse team’s Junior Bantam squad for 13and 14-year-old players. In July, Boyer attended Junior Swarm tryouts in Suwanee, Georgia, and was one of only 15 players selected to represent the Swarm in Toronto for the Junior NLL Tournament. Boyer learned about the Junior Swarm program when the Swarm hosted a youth lacrosse clinic with Lowcountry Lacrosse at the Island Rec Center on June 20. Prior to the Junior NLL Tournament, Boyer and his family made the five-hour drive to and from Suwanee for five st aight weekends to practice with the Junior Swarm.

"I just love the sport of box lacrosse and playing for my favorite team, the Georgia Swarm,” Boyer said. “That's what made me do it.”

Box lacrosse differs from field lac osse in that it’s played indoors and features five-on-fiv action with a goalie at each end and a 30-second shot clock.

"It was great,” Boyer said. “It was way different than field lac osse and the box I normally play. It was a lot more physical and there’s faster ball movement … I'd love to play it as long as I can; I like it more than field lac osse.”

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All part of

the plan Northeastern couple makes seamless transition into Palmetto Bluff home

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any, if not most, people move to the Lowcountry to retire from the Northeast or Midwest and alter their lifestyles.

Stuart and Cathy Malone had a somewhat different life plan as they edged toward retirement. They didn’t want to change their lifestyle or slide from their comfort zone of living; they just wanted to downsize and move south to more temperate weather.

After fli ting with other coastal communities in the late 2000s, the couple settled in Palmetto Bluff on a 1.25-acre waterfront lot in the May River Forest.

They enlisted the design talent of architect William Court and his team, Court Atkins Group, in Bluffton in 2010.

“They were looking to transition to spending more time in the Lowcountry and making Palmetto Bluff a primary home for them, but they wanted to do so over time,” said Court, a partner in the firm that he founded with James Atkins in 2004.

“We brought two horses down to see if we liked it,” said Cathy, a New York native and lifelong equestrian and racehorse trainer. “We had a great time, so we thought, let’s start with a guest house.”

They were expecting to take their time making the transition.

“We were on a five-y ar plan,” said Cathy, who also plays tennis and golf. “It’s now a two-year plan,” she remembered thinking in

2011, while the carriage house was being constructed on the property.

“The first phase became sort of dipping your toe into the experience of Palmetto Bluff, spending some quality time there, having just enough amenities within the carriage house that they could feel comfortable on an extended stay,” said Court, a University of Cincinnati architectural graduate. “They had a life plan that was orchestrated from day one.”

Cathy and her husband, a real estate investments executive, sold their expansive horse farm in Pennsylvania with 22 horses, but kept the ocean-view summer home they built in Maine six years ago.

As Court drew up the design plans for the carriage house, he had to “strategize where the main house was going to be.

It was obviously going to get the primary river views, so we angled it on the property to get the longer views of the May River and to work within the canopy of the existing tree coverage.”

The 1,675-square-foot carriage house was built above and adjoined the two-car garage. One guest suite with a bathroom occupies the lower level, and upstairs is another suite with a bathroom, small living and dining room, and a kitchen.

After the active couple settled into their temporary quarters, Court put his creative ideas to paper to design the main residence, keeping in mind “where they hailed

from, their history and what Palmetto Bluff is all about.”

“This is a Lowcountry, coastal, shinglestyle home,” he said. “So we actually blended our favorite timeless Southern Lowcountry details with elements of a Northeastern corridor shingle-style home that would have been reminiscent of their previous neighborhood.”

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Court teamed up with a familiar partner, Genesis Construction, to bring his vision to life for the Malones. Owner and president Bill Mischler refers to the collaboration as “a dream job,” not only because the family was living onsite and was extremely accessible, but also because of their engaging personalities. “The backand-forth conversation shared by all parties involved allowed us to develop lasting relationships that were based on genuine trust in each other,” he said.

Mischler has partnered with William Court over the years for the construction of 10 homes, most of them in Palmetto Bluff. “Court Atkins Group’s strengths are their communication and project management,” he said. “This was apparent as we worked to accommodate the Malones’ wish list and construction schedule for their new Lowcountry address.”

Striking visual details flourish inside and out of this cozy, rustic and highly livable 3,500-square-foot home with two bedroom suites upstairs and two-and-a-half bathrooms overall.

From the outside, the design showcases gable roofing covered with standing

seam metal panels that slope down to hug exposed rafter tails. Stained cedar shingles frame the oversized double-hung windows and touch the clean-line boardand-batten vertical siding.

“Those are all things that are right in the wheelhouse of the Southern Lowcountry feel,” Court said.

A pressure-treated wood pergola stretches from above one of the garage doors and “creates a shaded shadow play and allows for plantscapes or a fig vine or jasmine to start growing up the sides of it,” Court said.

Out back, a partially screened porch extends nearly the entire home’s width with a grilling station as the preferred amenity.

The surrounding environment and landscaping provide the Malones with absolute privacy and natural organic splendor.

Longleaf pines, mature live oaks, cedars, hickories, laurels and palmettos stand fir in the earth.

“The homeowners are active in their landscape, so they were very interested in views and clearing and maintaining the natural landscape,” Court said. “They wanted this to feel very much like it belonged in Palmetto Bluff, so they used native plant materials.”

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If the exterior of the home hints of Northeast style with river replacing ocean views — and it does — the inside looks like the couple’s old farmhouse in Pennsylvania. After all, except for two sofas, all of the furnishings, sporting artwork, area rugs and memorabilia from the farm fill their Palmetto Bluff home.

“Stuart and I built the place because we wanted to be comfortable,” Cathy said. “We didn’t build it to be a showplace. It’s not interior decorated to a T. It’s what we love and how we live and we are just so comfortable there.”

By design, “all of the major living spaces plus the master suite have fantastic waterfront views,” Court said. “And all of them open out to some sort of outdoor living space, including the master suite, which has a second-floor deck that is completely private for them.”

Downstairs, the kitchen holds center court in the open floor plan. On one side off the kitchen is the great room/dining room, with a custom-built fi eplace, and on the other is the study, or keeping room, with another fi eplace.

“The kitchen is centrally located between the two of them and literally has C-shaped peninsula countertops, so it is completely open,” Court said. “You can see the keeping room from the dining room/great room and vice versa … plus the water views.”

The countertop that wraps around the center island defines the edges of the kitchen, as does another special touch that Court added.

“We used the distressed Savannah gray brick work and the reclaimed pine beams to separate the kitchen from the other two spaces with more of a visual demarcation rather than a barrier or wall separations.”

There are no overhead cabinets in the kitchen, only lower cabinets for displaying wine bottles and platters for entertaining. The large back kitchen with an island serves as a pantry and storage area.

Elsewhere, each room displays its own personality, with different heights and materials for the ceilings and strategically placed beams and transoms. A mud room/owner’s entry doubles as a tack room for Cathy.

Contributing vendors agree various other features contribute to the quality design of the Malone residence. “While teaming with Court Atkins Group and Genesis, we installed darkened bronze fixtu es with flic ering bulbs to complement the traditional, authentic style of architecture,” said Becky Brackett, owner of The Light Post in Bluffton.

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

Before meeting with a builder, make sure you’ve put some thought into which aspects of your home are most important to you so that you can articulate those things well. What style home are you interested in? Are there certain requirements in the community where you’ll be building? Is your master bedroom the most important part of your house? Or do you have to have the perfect kitchen island and cabinets to make your home your own? Are eco-friendly and sustainable materials important to you? All of these are factors to consider when choosing a builder.

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

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PROFILES

Randy Jeffcoat Builders, Inc.

ABOUT THE COMPANY RANDY JEFFCOAT BUILDERS, Inc. is a full service residential design & build company servicing all of Hilton Head and the greater Bluffton area. With over 40 years of experience in the custom home building industry, The Jeffcoat Team has made their mark as one of the top Hilton Head & Bluffton Custom Home Builders in the Lowcountry.

A Part of the Lowcountry for Over 43 Years

As a third generation builder and truly family owned and operated company, Randy Jeffcoat Builders believes that being a hands on builder is the only way they and the homeowner can feel conďŹ dent the very best home is designed and built.

The professional team consists of highly skilled designers, project managers and craftsmen, all working together toward the same goal: total customer satisfaction.

AWARDS Very active and well-regarded in the building community, Randy Jeffcoat served as the 2012 President of the Home Builders Association and has received such prestigious awards as the Home Builders Association Builder of the Year, Bluffton Today's Best Builder, Island Packets Readers' Choice Award for Best Builder, The Sun Today's Best Custom Home Builder, Hammer Award, more than 50 Light House Awards and most recently awarded the 2014 Premiere Builder of the Year Award.

40 Persimmon Street | Suite 103 Bluffton, SC

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Randy Jeffcoat Builders believes that being a hands on builder is the only way they and the homeowner can feel conďŹ dent the very best home is designed and built.

2014 Premier Builder of the Year

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Boshaw Residential

RON BOSHAW has a track record of providing premier home construction that stretches across the Lowcountry.

His unique approach focuses on building high quality homes while developing a strong, lifelong relationship with the homeowners.

THE BOSHAW DIFFERENCE HANDS-ON Ron selects projects that he can personally oversee.

On the job, he brings attention to detail, creative collaboration and technical expertise to every project.

Custom Home Building and Renovations

A Fresh Approach to Homebuilding Winner of Seven 2015 Lighthouse Awards

RON BOSHAW

BUSINESS-ORIENTED Ron approaches home building as an accomplished businessman. His experience and management acumen assure financial stability, transparency, greater value and better quality for every client.

EDUCATION-BASED Ron’s passion for building extends over 25 years and includes a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Management from Michigan State University. He has experience in virtually every facet of homebuilding from design to field management to working as a division president with a Fortune 500 national luxury home builder.

TEAM-APPROACH The Boshaw Residential team brings high level experience in all areas and includes an interior designer, field manager, client services manager and a personally selected team of suppliers and subcontractors. All who share Ron’s commitment to excellence.

“I provide a positive building experience through a process that is collaborative, enjoyable and rewarding. I have done it for many homeowners already….and it would be a pleasure to do it for you.” — Ron Boshaw

P.O. Box 3484 | Bluffton, SC

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Cameron & Cameron Custom Homes We are a Boutique Homebuilder, constructing Sophisticated Spaces and Rewarding Relationships

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ABOUT THE COMPANY CAMERON & CAMERON CUSTOM HOMES is an award-winning luxury homebuilder located in Bluffton, South Carolina. Cameron & Cameron is a family based business with over 75 years of combined building experience. We specialize in custom new homes and renovations with a focus on client relationships.

Cameron & Cameron is owned and operated by Nathan Cameron, a second generation homebuilder raised in upstate New York. Nathan learned the craft of carpentry and the value of personal relationships from a young age. He continues the hands-on, attention to detail that he learned early in life.

Nathan and his family moved to the South Carolina Lowcountry almost 15 years ago, and he has been building homes through out the area in a variety of styles and ďŹ nishes. Shortly after he founded Cameron & Cameron he began building his experienced in-house team and talented master craftsmen to create premier, quality homes built to last for generations.

Cameron & Cameron is considered a small volume home builder and it gives Nathan the opportunity to stay actively involved in each project. You will see him on the job site working closely with the Project Managers and Master Craftsmen who share the vision for creating living spaces that go above and beyond their clients’ expectations and hopes.

29 Plantation Park Drive | Bluffton, SC

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Reclamation By Design, Ltd.

Impassioned by the desire to reclaim the craftsmanship and attention to detail of artisans from bygone eras, our award winning company, with over 30 years of Master Building experience integrates these techniques in ALL of our residential and commercial projects and does so competitively priced. In pursuit of environmental consciousness, we have developed an expertise in the sourcing and integration of a wide variety of reclaimed building materials, unique architectural enhancements and energy efficient products and appliances.

We approach each new project as a unique work of art and put our personal signature on each one. Feel free to call or contact us through our website, we look forward to speaking with you.

Southern Coastal Homes

With over 40 years of combined home building experience, SOUTHERN COASTAL HOMES can help you design and build the custom home of your dreams. From traditional and transitional to contemporary and modern, we will customize your home to meet your distinctive style and tastes.

Whether you’re looking to entertain family and friends or are looking for a cozy cottage retreat, we’ll design a home that works for the way you live your life. We strive to balance a home’s form, function, and your budget to create homes where you can build memories for years to come.

Winner of over 50 LightHouse Awards.

Crafted by Hand Inspired By History

2015 Premier Builder Of The Year

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H2 Builders 20 Years Committed to Building Excellence

ABOUT THE COMPANY H2 BUILDERS is a full service, family-owned company that has built over 300+ award-winning homes in the Lowcountry for over 20 years. Honored to be the only builder to have won the HHI-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award. We are a mid-volume custom builder that combines exceptional luxury, custom features, and affordability in price ranges from $400,000 to $4M+.

H2 is privileged to be the Lowcountry’s most trusted name in homebuilding, using hands-on management, a TEAM approach, and state of the art technology and systems. H2 is also known for building homes in every size and style vernacular, while being a leader in the marketplace, sourcing unique materials for client’s custom homes. H2 provides the building experience you deserve!

SERVICES • Custom New Construction • Dedicated Renovation Division • Design/ Build Program

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REAL ESTATE

Jean Beck is the executive vice president of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors.

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ith today’s consumer starting to research real estate six to 12 months before purchasing, when do you need to consult a real estate professional? There can be a lot of anxiety in finding the right person to help you buy or sell a home. After all, buyers will be spending a lot of time with this person throughout the process, and agents are helping them through arguably one of the biggest decisions of their life. How could anyone possibly find the right pro?

Buyers and sellers should talk to friends and family to get their agent suggestions. Hearing another person’s experience will help you in your decision-making process. If you have used an agent before and had a good experience, call them and ask to make an appointment to speak with them. As the real estate industry and technology evolves, the way that agent marketed and communicated before may be very different today.

It is recommended to interview a Realtor before you hire them to represent you. Here are a few key questions you may consider during the interview process.

What types of specific marketing products and methods will you use to sell my home? It is important for you to know how

your home will be marketed, and for you to agree to and trust the approach. This includes how responsive the real estate professional will be to inquiries on the property.

How will you keep me informed about the progress of my transaction? How frequently will you update me? Communication is key to any relationship. Real estate professionals adjust to what their clients prefer, but you must tell them your preferred method of communication and how frequently you expect to hear from them.

Will you represent me exclusively, or will you represent both the buyer and the seller in the transaction? A real estate professional will explain his or her agency relationship with you right off the bat. The real estate professional is required to provide you a brochure printed by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission with a written explanation. Listen and read carefully to understand your options.

The most important question: Are you a Realtor and a member of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors.

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St. John

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Weichert Realtors-Coastal Properties owners and brokersin-charge Joe and Karen Ryan welcome Kim St. John to the agency’s sales team. St. John was born and raised in south Florida.

In 1996, she moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, and continued her career in quality management.

In 2014, she moved to Beaufort.

After 30 years, she retired from the client service industry and decided to pursue a second career in real estate. St. John is a member of the Beaufort County Association of Realtors and the Beaufort Chamber of Commerce.

Roni Kincaid joins Lancaster Real Estate Sales. Kincaid has been a Realtor for 40 years; seven years in the Mammoth Lakes Ski area, where she started the MLS system for the town, and 33 years on Hilton Head Island. Kincaid graduated from California State University of Long Beach with a double major in English and history. For the past 20 years, she has written a monthly local real estate blog.

Engel & Völkers Hilton HeadBluffton is pleased to announce three new real estate advisers who joined the team in September: Kris Ruffner and Larry and Karen Clarke. Ruffner escaped the Chicago winters, where she was active in the purchase and sale of many types of properties and businesses. She is already enjoying the Lowcountry weather and lifestyle in Oldfield and brings her passion and skills to luxury home sellers and buyers. The Clarkes have formed the Clarke Team to combine their skills and many years of real estate experience.

COASTAL PROPERTIES CHARITY EVENT RETURNS TO OLDFIELD One of Okatie’s most popular events returns this fall for a 10th consecutive year. And local charities will once again benefit f om the generosity of the event’s supporters. Golfers will take to a pristine course designed by golf legend Greg Norman, while others spend the day returning serves on the tennis courts. While doing so, each group will be supporting the 2016 Weichert Charity Golf & Tennis Tournament, taking place Nov. 19 at Oldfield Gol Club in Okatie. The annual event, which has raised over $100,000 since its inception, benefits the Boys & Girls Club o Hilton Head Island and The First Tee of the Lowcountry. Golf registration opens at 8 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Tennis players can begin registering at 10 a.m. before taking to the courts at 11:30 a.m. Afterward, participants can boast about the fun they had at this year’s Weichert Charity Golf & Tennis Tournament during the country grill luncheon awards ceremony and silent auction. For more information or to register, contact Maureen Richards at 843-341-3700 or email Info@WeichertCP.com.

Cathie Rasch of RE/MAX Island Realty has received the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award, which honors successful agents who have earned more than $1 million in commissions during their careers with the company. Less than 23 percent of all active RE/MAX agents have earned this prestigious award since its inception.

Rasch has been serving her community as a RE/MAX agent for nine years in Richmond, Virginia, and 10 years on Hilton Head Island.

She has extensive experience in internet marketing of homes utilizing Matterport 3-D scans and serving retirement and second home buyers. Among Rasch’s list of achievements, she has earned the RE/MAX 100 Percent Club award.

Robert Gladys, a Realtor with 14 years of experience in Ohio, and his wife, Catherine, have joined the Hilton Head Properties Real Estate and Rentals team.

The couple recently moved to Bluffton to help others achieve their dreams. Robert will be active in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island.

The Gladyses bring longtime experience in real estate marketing and negotiation. Robert previously worked for two real estate firms Catherine, who retired from a worldwide law from after more

than 35 years, has taken on a new role as Robert’s real estate assistant.

The Richardson Group is pleased to announce that Mark Cooke has joined the company as an agent and a member of the Windmill Harbour Marketing and Real Estate Team.Cooke is a longtime property and homeowner in Windmill Harbour and brings over 25 years of sales and marketing experience as a former director of sales training, marketing and government affairs in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.

South Carolina Realtors recently released August housing market data indicating that demand is present and creating competitive situations regarding pricing, while inventory continues to drop. New listings were up 10 percent to 10,064. Pending sales decreased almost 2 percent to 6,678. Inventory shrank by almost 6 percent compared to last year and is down to 36,099 units. Prices moved higher and the median sales price was up almost 6 percent to $184,789. Homes are selling quickly, with most on the market for only 91 days. Month’s supply of inventory was down almost 10 percent to six months.

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OUTSTANDING PANORAMIC MARSH VIEWS, 10 minute bike ride to Harbour Town or the beach, neighborhood pool and tennis courts, are some of the reasons you will love 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

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WELCOME HOME to this Woodbridge 2-story, 4 BR, 2.5 BA with a fenced yard and wooded view . Features include patio with a fire pit, hard surface counters in kitchen and baths. $234,000

STEPS FROM THE OCEAN and Van Der Meer tennis – updated and furnished 2 bedroom 2 ½ bath golf view villa – great 2nd home or rental property. Start making memories of the Beach! $209,900

IN THE HEART OF BLUFFTON, just off the Parkway, convenient to Hilton Head Island.

BridgePointe is a newer condominium complex.

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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. $96,500

TOWNHOUSE STYLE condo overlooking the community pool and marsh. 2 BR, 2.5 BA has wood floors and hard surface counters in kitchen and baths. Wood burning fireplace and back deck with view of the marsh. $60,000

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Walk to beach from this cozy Loft villa. One bedroom, deck, full bath, and walk in storage upstairs. Another full bath on ÿ rst level.

This is a ground level villa in a very sought after location. It shows well, and in great shape. Selling unfurnished.

MLS #354304 $150,000

Cedar lined closets, two huge bedrooms upstairs with lots of light. The master is on the main level. The home sits on a full size lot and is third from cul-de-sac Full size laundry room, kitchen pantry, walk-in pantry, oversized 2 car garage, high cathedral ceilings and wood floors.

MLS #353004 $469,000

What a view! Sit on second story balcony and look over park to the beach. This is a one bedroom, one bath flat located in heart of South Beach. Walk to restaurants, shopping and beach!

MLS #351449 $229,900

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729 SCHOONER COURT ˜ SEA PINES

Totally updated in 2014 into a chic-contemporary open feel. From walls being moved, fireplace in bedroom, tile throughout, new high end Samsung & Bosch appliances, cabinets, granite counter tops, sleek furniture & more. Ocean and landscape view.

MLS #354704 $179,000

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

MLS #340618 $2,695,000

Newly Renovated. Huge grass backyard with bulkhead for crabbing and ÿ shing. Walk to all Harbour Town amenities. Features include 1441 Sq Ft spacious townhouse, 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, living room, dining room, kitchen. Overlooking gracious waterfront patio.

MLS #337071 $570,000

Mary Pracht 843.298.1715

Nancy Cunningham 843.683.4580

Mary Pracht 843.298.1715 2303 HERITAGE VILLA ˜ SEA PINES

484 PLANTATION CLUB ˜ SEA PINES

294 STONEY CREEK ˜ SEA PINES

Gorgeous 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath large 2 story townhouse villa in excellent condition. Brand new Pella windows and doors. Nicely furnished, saturnia tile flooring downstairs, pretty patio overlooking magnificent oaks and tennis court. Over $30,000 rental income 2015.

MLS #351382 $329,000

Top ° oor (no one above you) totally renovated 2 Br beauty including smooth ceilings, tiled walkin shower, open kitchen & so much more...Just bring your toothbrush! Across street from beach!

MLS #354834 $348,000

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

Tommy Austin 843.384.7033

Barbra Finer 843.384.7314

Bill Buryk 843.422.4431

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Gorgeous views of 5th SPCC golf links fairway. Kitchen w/granite counters, SS appliances. 3 BR’s w/ensuite baths. Master has tub & shower with its own outdoor deck w/shower. Spectacular multilevel deck, private salt water heated/cooled pool.

MLS #354763 $939,000

Absolutely gorgeous, huge 2 BR, 2.5 BA with dramatic soaring living room ceiling, big windows, end unit, upgrades galore, stone tile flooring, solid surface counters. Beautifully furnished.Tremendous rental potential. A delight to show!

MLS #354690 $397,000

Completely redone! 5 minutes to the Sea Pines Beach Club & Plantation Golf Club. 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 on the Atlantic Dunes course.

MLS #355007 $379,900

Bill Buryk 843.422.4431

Rob Reichel 843.384.6789

Lynne Anderson 843.384.5426

100 SHELL RING ROAD ˜ SEA PINES

29 RIBAUT DRIVE ˜ HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

7 BLACK DUCK ROAD ˜ SEA PINES

One story living with gorgeous updated kitchen, vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light. Nothing for you to do but unpack your things.

Three bedrooms all with their own bathrooms. Sought after two car garage makes this home a stand out. On site pool and Tennis!

MLS #352641 $549,000

High ceilings in living room with gas fireplace. Kitchen opens into a lovely family room and breakfast area with granite counter tops, double ovens, and sub zero refrigerator. Large first floor master with nice sitting area and large master bath. Bonus room/fourth bedroom very large. 3 car garage.

MLS #352912 $2,395,000

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 within steps to the pool/jacuzzi. Enjoy the beach at the South end of the island.

MLS #354405 $3,795,000

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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 $549,000

Beautifully renovated and designer decorated 3 BR/3 BA villa furnished with antiques. Fantastic views of HarbourTown golf course 10th & 16th holes and Calibogue Sound.Walk to HarbourTown, bike to the beach.

Very strong rentals averaging close to $60,000/year the last 3 years.

MLS #337961 $799,000

1st floor OceanfrontVilla, 1Br 2Ba end unit with views overlooking ocean and pool courtyard area. Nice large balcony. New kitchen appliances as of 2013.This is one of the brighter and bigger one bedrooms offered.Well maintained with gross rentals for 2016 $30,000.

MLS #354535 $447,500

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5 HIGH PONDS LANE • $3,900,000

COLLETON

87 OAK TREE ROAD • $3,750,000

OLDFIELD

12 CARRIER BLUFF • $1,495,000

8 acre deep water property with private dock. Two story plantation home with old growth wide plank eastern white pine floors. 4 BR in the Main House plus a Carriage House with another BR and BA viewing the one acre pond.

6 fireplaces, 4 covered porches, $200,000 Lutron lighting system, state of the art geothermal heating and AC, chef’s kitchen and much more!

Unique masterpiece on a peninsula with a 280 degree view, and the only homesite in Colleton River with a deep water dock and verdant marsh wrapping the side of the yard.

Designed around 4 grand Live Oaks, this 4 BR/4 BA, 2 half BA, home is graced with a spectacular circular staircase along with an elevator. Almost every room has incredible views to sunsets over the Colleton River.

Timeless architecture, with modern conveniences. 4BR, 4.5 Bath, chef’s Kitchen, five porches, two indoor fireplaces, and one on screened porch overlooking the waters of the Okatie River. Enjoy the sunrise over the Okatie waters from your master bedroom, and sunsets from the two front porches. Quaint detached guest cottage complete with kitchenette. Don’t miss this classic!

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12 BALLYBUNION WAY • $1,249,000

4 HONORS COURT • $995,000

41 COLLETON RIVER DRIVE • $795,000

Beautiful home with 4 BR, 5 full baths, and 2 half baths. Pool and spa with long views across the eighth and fifth fairways of the highly acclaimed Pete Dye Course. Cook’s kitchen with top of the line appliances, great for entertaining. Oak wood flooring throughout. New HVAC, surround sound, security system, central vac, 2 walk-in attic storage areas, and much more. A must see!

Offered at over $1M BELOW original purchase price!

Surveying the Island holes of the acclaimed Dye Course, the Chechessee River, Broad River, Port Royal Sound, Beaufort River, and the Atlantic Ocean... this 4 BR home plus study was designed by one of the Country’s lead architectural firms and built by a true Lowcountry Craftsman.

Conveniently located approximate the Dye Clubhouse and can be placed in the Cottage rental program.

One owner home custom built with attention to detail and positioned on homesite to take advantage of great golf to marsh to river views. 4 BR, 4 BA, 3,800 SF home with bonus room that can be used as an office or guest suite. Granite counter tops in the kitchen along with a Five Star gas range.

Screened porch and separate sun room. Master bath with his and hers dressing rooms.

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6 DOUBLE EAGLE DRIVE • $795,000

One of the most beautiful Lowcountry settings with oaks framing the front of this quality home. Watch the sun rise over the lagoon, teeming with egrets & herons, while having your morning coffee from the screened back porch. This 5 BR/5.5 BA custom beauty has an open floor plan, gourmet kitchen with 2 islands, family room, dining room, office, and private guest suite over the garage.

16 LAUREL SPRING ROAD • $779,000

Incredible location! This lifestyle home with heated pool, spa, fireplace, and summer kitchen is a must see oasis!

The most popular lifestyle floorplan, this 4 BR, 4.5 BA home features a Great Room with fireplace, Dining Room, an Office with built-ins, and spacious Bonus Room, Gourmet Kitchen. Very private location with lagoon and fountain view.

208 GOOD HOPE ROAD • $749,000

Elegant 4 BR, 5 BA home with great golf views with total privacy. Master BR and study/BR downstairs Upstairs there is sitting room and 2 BRs with balcony access.

Spacious Bonus Room above the 3 car garage. LR/GR & screened porch. Screened porch, hardwood floors, granite counters and irrigation well. New hot water heater, 3 newer A/C units.

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34 LANCASTER DRIVE • $699,000

BELFAIR

223 SUMMERTON DRIVE • $649,000

OLDFIELD

23 GREETERS LANE • $684,000

Personal residence of a custom home builder. 4 BR, 5 BA with detail and quality throughout. 4,524 SF extremely well maintained home with open floor plan and incredible views across Berkeley Lake to the 6th hole of the South Course. Bonus room with bath could be a huge guest suite, media room, rec room, or home office. 3 high efficiency AC units in 2013.

Awesome home with long views down Osprey Lake. Open floor plan with gracious kitchen complete with dining area, and opening to the Great Room, all with long water views.

Living Room, Dining Room, Study, Master Bedroom, and guest bedrooms all on first floor. Spacious bonus room/ guest suite above the 3 car garage. Rarely do you find this nice of a home at this price!

Charming cul-de-sac home with beautiful oaks, pond and golf views. Desirable open floor plan features Eat-in Kitchen w/ granite counter tops, SS appliances and gas cook top.

Master BR Retreat downstairs, 2 BR plus additional Bonus Room/BR upstairs. Detached 2.5 car garage and Carriage House w/BR, BA and kitchenette. Foam insulation and air-filtration system ensure a beautiful, quiet and efficient Lowcountry Home.

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21 ASHLEY HALL DRIVE • $575,000

Great floor plan in this 4 BR, 5.5 BA home. Master bedroom downstairs with an upstairs spacious second master/in-law suite with private balcony viewing the 11th green and 12th tee. Also, a bonus room, dining room, living room, great room, office, central vacuum, and walk-in attic storage.

The screened porch provides indoor/outdoor living.

Meticulously maintained. A must see!

Enjoy a view of the pool from every room in this beautifully designed home featuring the ever popular interior courtyard pool. Crack the door of each bedroom before going to bed and allow the soothing water falling from the spa to put you into a restful sleep. This four bedroom, four bath, or three bedroom and study open floor plan offers lots of flexibility. A definite must see!

Beautiful home with master suite down and 3 gracious guest rooms upstairs along with a bonus room. New A/C and recently painted inside and out. Subzero fridge and granite counter tops throughout chef’s kitchen plus Bosch ovens, Bosch dishwasher, and cooktop all new in 2016. Renovated master bath with quartz counters and new carpet in master bedroom and office. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac with golf to lagoon views and priced to sell quickly!

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157 BELFAIR OAKS BLVD • $395,000

Incredible opportunity! Owners paid $750,000! This 5 BR cottage is newly furnished & updated! Awesome floor plan with spacious Great Room, great privacy & bedroom separation with downstairs Master Bedroom. Great vacation or seasonal home or put it into the Belfair Cottage rental program! Located adjacent to a Nature Preserve with gorgeous golf views of the 10th & 11th fairways of Belfair’s highly acclaimed West Course.

63 HOPSEWEE DRIVE • $389,000

One of the few available, ever popular Berkeley Hall Lifestyle Cottages. This 3 BR, plus office, 3.5 BA home with an open 2,433 SF floor plan offers many upgrades and beautiful finishes. The spacious screened lanai features an outdoor kitchen, free form pool and spa with waterfall. This would make a great permanent home or a turnkey lock and leave vacation home.

105 GOOD HOPE ROAD • $319,000

Extremely well maintained 4 BR Cottage. In last 3 years AC units replaced, 5 new flat screens added, new carpets for lockouts, painted, new stove! Great second home or cash cow as a rental property, can be rented as a 1,2,3,or 4 BR unit. Conveniently located within walking distance to Clubhouse and Spa/Fitness Center.

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32 GILDED STREET $1,545,000 • MLS#354863 FABULOUS custom home on a 1/2 acre private corner lot. New construction home w/ white oak flooring throughout, a 4’x5’ fireplace, cathedral ceilings, gigantic gourmet kitchen plus butlers pantry. Boasts 4 bedrooms/4.5 baths plus an office & 2 flex rooms. Carriage house has a separate bedroom, walk in shower & full size kitchen. One of the largest private pools in Palmetto Bluff with separate pool house.

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$1,049,000 • MLS#352215

Builders personal home and less than 2 years old. Custom finishes throughout with beautiful black walnut floors in main living areas. One of the largest lots in Oldfield at just under an acre.

With the combination of lowcountry elegance and large lot with views of a small finger marsh this is a must see home.

$799,000 • MLS#352239

Fantastic home in Oldfield’s most picturesque area called “The Island.” A short walk to Oldfield’s finest amenity, The Outfitters Center, and to Oldfield’s Community Docks. Shrimping from the docks will be great this fall. Seldom does a home become available in this area of Oldfield for under a million dollars.

Beautiful Oldfield family home with room to play in backyard and privacy of a wooded preserve. With the master bedroom downstairs and 3 bedrooms upstairs, each with its own bath this home is possibly the most functional family home on a full sized lot in Oldfield.

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24 LYNNFIELD PLACE $769,000 • MLS#354379 Stunning home on incredible home site.

4000+SF w/ panoramic views of water, golf, nature preserve from nearly every room.

3BR+Office+Bonus, 4-1/2BA, 2car garage +cart bay.

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843.304.4447 | nancy@nancymarshallrealestate.com

1 COTTON HALL LANE $639,900 • MLS#353774 Fabulous renovation with over 3,500 sq. ft. of open living space. New custom chef’s kitchen, stainless appliances, 42” custom cabinets with soft close drawers, Carrara marble tops, hardwood floors, 4 bd, 4.5 ba, plus office, workout room / studio, 2-story great room overlooking private pool situated on over a half acre lagoon view lot.

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8 HIGH WATER $639,000 • MLS#355151

9 CHERRY HILL LANE $599,900 • MLS#353864

Stunning panoramic lagoon & golf views of Robert Trent Jones #2. Fantastic outdoor living space w large deck overlooking pool & private dock on 11 mile lagoon. Spacious, light-filled 3 BR/3.5BA w open floor plan on quiet cul-desac with easy access to the beach.

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Beautifully maintained custom built home.

4 Bedrooms/3.5 Baths with over 3,600 sq. ft.

Open floor plan with an Eat-in Kitchen w/ walkin Pantry, Family Room, Carolina Room, Game Room with Balcony and a Bonus Room with a separate stair case, ideal for an In-law Suite!

Hardwood floors, crown molding, built-ins and lots of closet space! All with a breathtaking long lagoon/golf views!

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843.683.4224 | david@hiltonheadproperty.net

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7 MEADOWHAWK ROAD $409,000 • MLS#343070

197 FARNSLEIGH AVENUE $364,500 • MLS#352410

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6 STILLWATER LANE $155,000 • MLS#338820

Beautiful lowcountry home overlooking Big Lake Arrowhead in Oldfield. Numerous lowcountry finishes which are seldom seen at this price point.

Walk to the Arrowhead Pavilion and enjoy one of the finest gathering spots in the community.

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Beautiful, Classy 3BR 3BA 2690SF “Lock ‘n Leave” Carriage Home in desirable Hampton Hall. Study + Sunroom + Family Room w/ gas FP, “foodie’s” kitchen. Close to amenities.

HVAC 2015.

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$349,000 • MLS#352962

Beautiful triple lagoon setting on Rose Hill Equestrian side: the perfect site to build your next home. Walk this home site today to discover and appreciate this ideal property!

New Lower Price! Belfair home site on Lady Slipper Island with uninterrupted views of the salt marsh and the Colleton River.

Spectacular location to build your next home in the Low Country.

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150 Belfair Oaks Blvd 5 Bedroom, 5 bath, 4,510 sq. ft located in beautiful Belfair Plantation. Located on the 2nd hole of the West course with lush landscape and gorgeous views! Great Value at $660,000. MLS #352898

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Golf Views - 3 Bedroom - 3 Bath MLS # 341847 | $425,000

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8 Oak Point Landing | Long Cove | Broad Creek View

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!

4 Bedroom - 5.5 Bath | MLS # 354310 | $1,849,000

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.

5 Bedroom - 5 Bath - 3 Half Bath | MLS #342675 | $4,199,000

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

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Selling Island-wide for Over 34 Years with Over $250 Million Sold!

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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. $795,000 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

370 LONG COVE DRIVE — Enjoy sunsets over lagoon & golf views of top ranked Pete Dye course from this 4 br/3 1/2 ba home with fabulous new kitchen/great room. New bathrooms, 2 frlpl, wood floors, high vaulted ceilings throughout. Enjoy clubhouse, marina, kayaks, tennis courts, heated pool and more. $750,000

37 TURTLE LANE TOWNHOUSE – SEA PINES – The most desirable lg. floorplan of all TL townhomes. Just steps to Sea Pines best beach.

Very light and bright. Desirable end unit. 4 BR / 3 ½ BA. 2-car garage.

Never rented. Great rental projection. $995,000 F

12 WILD HERON POINT - LONG COVE — Gracious, Southern-style estate situated on a private peninsula and surrounded by waterfront views. Enjoy breath taking sunsets overlooking the salt water pool over the Broad Creek. 4 br, 5 1/2 ba. Exceptional quality and detail. Private Club ownership included in the renowned Pete Dye Golf course. www.12Wildheron.com $2,790,000

22 RED MAPLE — Charming remodeled 3 br/3 ba cottage with pool overlooking fabulous views of lagoon and Heron Point golf course. Access the beach from the path at the end of the cul de sac. Beautifully landscaped, carport.

Great primary home in terrific neighborhood or turn key rental property. $849,000

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. $879,000 $849,000 F.

540 PLANTATION CLUB VILLA — Tastefully updated 3 bd townhome in the heart of Sea Pines. Updated kitchen and baths, end unit, 2 pools, with a desirable rental history. $499,000. furnished

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

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. $529,000 $479,000

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.

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. Contemporary secluded 4 br / 3 ½ bath with wood paneled vaulted ceiling, floor to ceiling glass windows and sliding doors opening to decks and marsh SPRE_WebHempLow_1016.indd 194

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34 STONEY CREEK ROAD — SEA PINES — Charming Cape Cod style 3 BR/3 1/2 BA plus den home with terrific views of sparking lagoon and down 11th fairway of Heron Point course. Easy walk to Harbour Town. Wood Floors, remodeled kitchen and baths.

Screen porch. $599,000 Furn.

LEAMINGTON

6201 Hampton Place – Gorgeous direct oceanfront views await you from this 3BR/3BA end unit. Almost 2,000 s/f of open airy interior space w/walls of windows to maximize your views. Master & guest suite have private balconies w/unobstructed ocean views. Granite throughout kitchen & baths. New HVAC plus new roof being installed. Hampton Place offers 2 oceanfront pools, spa & grilling areas, garage parking, tropical landscaping & more! $1,195,000

PALMETTO HALL

5 Summers Lane – Big water views of one of the largest lagoons in Palmetto Hall. Beautifully landscaped w/awesome backyard with 600 s/f of paved patio, water feature plus pergola & large screened porch.

Tremendous natural light flowing throughout open floor plan, gorgeous kitchen w/top of the line new appliances & granite counters. Master & 2 BRs down & huge bonus room w/office & full bath up. $549,000

PALMETTO DUNES

36 Hickory Cove – Just 1/10 of a mile to the beach from this 3 BR/4 BA beach cottage! Wonderfully maintained large family beach villa boasting spacious bedrooms w/private baths. All newer appliances & AC, oversized deck and even an outside shower.

Directly located in the heart of Palmetto Dunes Resort core and just steps to tennis, golf, oceanfront grill & bar, a general store, and more! $339,000

FOLLY FIELD

10-109 Island Club Villa – Just Steps to the Beach!

Private end unit with no one above you or below you! Beautiful 2 BR/2BA townhome designed by the original developer. Beautifully updated throughout, with large outside deck for your relaxation overlooking tranquil lagoon. The Island Club is a highly sought after oceanfront community. Featuring 9 tennis courts, 2 swimming pools, fitness center. $269,000

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HAMPTON LAKE

19 SWEET POND COURT | $719,900 Best buy in Hampton Lake just got BETTER $40,000 off original price.

Beautiful lake view; no maintenance dock to accommodate an 18-foot boat w/an integrated kayak ramp; pocketing sliders that open the living room to an enormous covered lanai w/heated pool, waterfall, & beautiful gardens; landscaping of flowering shrubs, herbs, & fruit trees; crafted built ins, gourmet kitchen w/ GE profile appliances & cabinets w/ customized storage, hardwood floors, massive 35x17 bonus room w/full bath & walk in storage; all on a quiet cul-de-sac street w/nature preserve views.

E-2 GOLFMASTER II VILLAS | $419,000 Newer 2001 built villa in Shipyard fully furnished and in great shape! This golf view villa has been exceptional on the rental market, consistently for years! Fantastic condition and the desirable open floor plan, you won’t find a better complex in Shipyard. Gorgeous hardwoods, fireplace, vaulted ceilings, Carolina Room and storage make this a top choice. Shipyard Plantation is a gated community w/beach access and beach lockers too.

SHIPYARD

SEA PINES

OFF PLANTATION

96 VICTORIA SQUARE DR. | $329,000 A beautiful Charleston model with privacy and partially fenced in yard. This 4-bedroom home has so many great features, including: 2 screened ins (porch and patio), fireplace, hardwood floors and plenty of custom modeling throughout.

Victoria Square is a gated community with pool, playground and even Boat/RV storage.

MID ISLAND

98 VICTORIA SQUARE DR. | $339,000 Beautiful 4-bedroom home w/screened in porch and HUGE partially fenced in back yard. Gorgeous wood flooring, smooth ceilings, fireplace and even an open eat in kitchen with tons of natural light. Dining room, living room and great storage throughout the home. Victoria Square is a gated community w/pool and boat/trailer storage.

MID ISLAND

20 OTTER ROAD | $429,000 Beautiful custom home, private gated courtyard with Spanish tile. This 4 bed, 3 bath (1 bed and bath on 1st floor) home welcomes you with many new updated features, hardwood floors, custom designer paint, updated bathrooms, smooth ceilings, spray foam insulation.

Front and back yard grass and gorgeous fire pit. Professional landscaping even an outdoor shower to rinse off from visit to the beach. Close to Sea Pines entrance in Club Course, convenient to bike paths, restaurants, grocery stores and shops.

14 MYRTLE WARBLER | $399,000 If you are looking for a one level home, situated on a cul-de-sac street w/vaulted ceilings and golf course views, look no further! Myrtle Warbler is a super location and this home has the layout that you are looking for. Very good condition w/ open living area, eat in kitchen, dining room and a great laundry room. Great storage space and even a 2 car garage.

A golfer’s delight as you sit on your back deck and take in the phenomenal golf course views!

28 SQUIRESGATE RD. | $249,000 Convenient location on the north end of the Island w/a 1st floor master bedroom and recently added Carolina Room.

Large private back yard, beautifully treed.

Squiresgate is a hidden gem on the Island, one of the lowest yearly POA fees and one of the few areas where you can get a home well under $300k. Treed Lot 12x20 Atrium - Solar Tubes. Great location, easy on and off Island. Restaurants within walking distance. Motorcycles and trailers allowed. You won’t find a better value in a home on the Island for under $250k.

20 BEAR ISLAND RD. | $665,000 Unbelievable is the only way to describe this property. You will be blown away by the views, the wildlife and the overall feel of being tucked intos Nature w/tons of privacy. You can literally fish off of your back deck. One of the most special lots in HHP and maybe the Island. This one level 3-bedroom home captures the gorgeous views from nearly every room. Located on Bear Island at the end of the cul de sac street, this property is truly a one of a kind! For $665,000 you can own one of the most special properties on Hilton Head Island.

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

We were looking for a home in Hilton Head to retire to from California and Rick was our real estate agent. His overview at our initial visit was thorough and incredibly informative. After 3 visits, we made an offer on a lot through him. He was professional, listened to our desires and was enjoyable to be with on this journey. I highly recommend him. We have closed on our lot and, through Rick’s guidance, have found a builder. Thank you Rick!

Mike and Lisa 2016

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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$1,000

UNLIMITED Activity Fee! Every Moss Creek owner* has the option to pay an Annual Activity Fee of $1,000 for UNLIMITED USE of the following amenities: • Unlimited Golf on both Fazio Courses (excludes cart fees) • Unlimited Golf Practice Facilities • Unlimited Tennis Center Use • Marina usage, including boat ramp and new kayak launch is also provided. (Limited to one wet or dry storage slip/space and two kayak storage spaces based on availability.)

Come discover the beauty of Private Club Living at Moss Creek – Mother Nature’s Hole-in-One.

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This is the most attractive amenity package available in the Lowcountry.

The exceptional combination of value plus quality makes Moss Creek truly unique as a private, residential community. Owners who choose not to take advantage of the Annual Activity Fee can pay a daily fee for use of these amenities.

It’s all here at Moss Creek, unlimited amenities for an affordable price.

Come visit us and see why we are so proud of our community. *Includes owner, spouse/partner & dependent children (under 22) living at home.

Contact Us!

mosscreek@mosscreek-hiltonhead.com Wonder what it would be like to be a Member at Moss Creek?

Visit our website at www.mosscreek-hiltonhead.com or ask your realtor about our “Member for a Day” program.

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MOSS CREEK is a southern coastal Community nestled deep in the heart of the South Carolina Lowcountry located just minutes from the bridge leading to world-famous Hilton Head Island. Every Moss Creek property owner is a Member in this exceptional private Community where neighbors count you ÿfirst as friends.

Enter the gates of Moss Creek, and you’ll ÿfind yourself in a place where homes are nestled along rich tidal salt marshes and creeks that boasts stunningly beautiful sunsets.

Golf at Moss Creek is some of the ÿ nest in the Lowcountry with its two championship courses, Devil’s Elbow South and North. ° e Fazio designed courses are lined with magniÿ cent oak trees and tall airy pines, strategically placed bunkers, large lagoons and water tributaries, and last but not least, the salt marshes which change twice daily with the tides. ° e Tennis Community in Moss Creek embraces players of all levels. ° e USTA award winning Tennis Center consists of 7 Har-Tru courts (5 lit), a practice wall, tennis Clubhouse, and plenty of seating for tennis enthusiasts to view matches or exhibitions.

Overlooking Mackay’s Creek and the Moss Creek Marina, the waterfront Pool and Fitness Complex is home to our two heated and cooled pools; a beach entry pool for relaxation and enjoyment of Members, an exercise pool for lap swimmers and exercise classes, and a shaded kiddie pool. Upstairs in the Fitness Center, the view from the cardio equipment is unparalleled and the center has an active program of classes and personal training. ° e Moss Creek Clubhouse is a center of activity for Members and their guests. Our Members enjoy casual dining, monthly club special events, and High Tide Happy Hour overlooking a beautiful marsh view. ° e Community is ÿ nancially strong, maintains a Reserve Fund to keep all of its amenities in excellent condition, and has a well thought out Long Range Plan. We invite you to Discover Moss Creek!

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CARROLL & DAYTON

David Carroll Cell 843.384.8111 Tracy Dayton Cell 843.686.4000 SEA PINES RESORT

43 SOUTH SEA PINES DRIVE

PORT ROYAL PLANTATION

10 EVERGLADE PLACE

PORT ROYAL PLANTATION

3 RAMPART LANE

INDIGO RUN GOLF CLUB

23 COTESWORTH PLACE

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. $1,715,000

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! $1,350,000

Truly a one-of-a-kind home here! Inverted floorplan with magnificent views across Fish Haul Creek and sunsets over the marsh.

Amazing Private Pool and Spa. Antique woodwork throughout, Heart Pine and Saltillo floors. Villeroy & Boch tile. Italian Porcelain sinks. Granite tops and solid cherry cabinets in Kitchen. Pella and Marvin windows, 2BR, 2BA, Office, Family Room down; Master, Great Room, Kitchen, 2 Dining areas, powder room and Conservatory up. Observatory on 3rd floor! $799,000

Quality constructed by H2 Builders, finest finishes, trim, detail & accessories. Travertine & Birch Floors, soaring ceilings & abundant natural light. 5 or 6BR (if needed), 4.5 BA. Living room w/ fireplace, formal dining room. Grand center island kitchen opens to casual dining and family room. Elegant Master Suite. Overlooking private pool and out to the 16th Fairway at The Golf Club.

In law, teenager or guest suite on 2nd floor. $759,000

HAMPTON LAKES

LONG COVE CLUB

PALMETTO DUNES RESORT

SHIPYARD PLANTATION

37 GREEN TRAIL COURT

6 COTTON HALL LANE

106 WINDSOR PLACE

0-1 GOLFMASTER

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! $649,700

New Listing in Long Cove Club. Cul De Sac location, private pool overlooking wide and long lagoon view. 4 or 5BR, 5 FULL BA, Study, Art room or Studio, Bonus Room. Formal Living and Dining, Kitchen to eat in area and family room.

Highest quality construction. $639,000

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. $629,000

Amazing Golf Course View Villa in Shipyard Plantation. All on one floor, 2,000 heated square feet! 3BR, 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. $429,000

PALMETTO DUNES RESORT

SEA PINES RESORT

BRADLEY BEACH

MARSHSIDE

2116 VILLAMARE

This is an amazing value at only $389,777!

2BR, 2 FULL BA, FULLY furnished, equipped, rental ready! Granite in kitchen, updated flooring and a TURN Key Opportunity.

More affordable than a 1 BR down the Beach! This oceanfront complex has an amazing outdoor pool, indoor pool, fitness center with sauna and hot tub!

18 DEER RUN

Full sized Homesite in Sea Pines Resort.

100’ x 150’ Adjacent to the Bike and Leisure Path that delivers you to the beach!

Open space on 2 sides for added privacy.

Amazing amenities in the World Class Resort, including the only PGA Event in South Carolina, Harbour Town and South Beach. $350,000

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. $350,000

D2 MARSHSIDE

2BR 2.5BA townhome, near the front of the complex, and close to the amenity area! On a lagoon, with new laminate wood flooring, fireplace, some new appliances. Close to Schools. Low Inventory and High Demand, excellent price range for investors. Location grants EZ access to all areas on Island, as well as quick and EZ off Island. Hard to find for this price of only $136,000.

Search all MLS Listings on our website HiltonHeadHomeSource.com 60 Years of Combined Real Estate Experience and The #1 Real Estate Company

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Richard MacDonald Team Joey Doyle

JoeyDoyle@CharterOneRealty.com cell: 843-290-5055 | office: 843-681-3307

Richard MacDonald

Richard@RMacDonald.com cell: 843-384-8797 | office: 843-681-3307

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

INDIGO RUN

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

INDIGO RUN

“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

SPACIOUS STATELY home with every imaginable upgrade overlooking the 16th Fairway on the private Golf Club course. 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths + Study + Bonus Room. Screened porch. 3-car garage. $899,000

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. $799,000

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

INDIGO RUN

PALMETTO HALL

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

INDIGO RUN

ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL NEW “Homes by Marshside” Covered Porch overlooking 16th Fairway in The Golf Club. 4 Bedrooms and 4 Full Baths $719,000

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. $679,000

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

BRAND NEW HOME built by “Homes by Marshside”. Sought after Great Room floorplan. 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths plus Study. Double fairway view. $639,000

PALMETTO HALL

FOLLY FIELD

INDIGO RUN

INDIGO RUN

CLASSIC LowCountry, custom built home, conveniently located across the street from the Clubhouse and amenities. 4 Bedrooms + Bonus Room. Study/ Den. Screen Porch + tons of storage. $539,000

PANORAMIC OCEANFRONT VIEWS! 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Sea Cloisters Villas. Only 64 units. Beautiful Oceanfront Pool. Security entrance gate. $535,000 and $550,000

BEAUTIFUL HOME overlooking the 16th Fwy of Golden Bear. 3 Bedrooms + an office (or 4th Bedroom).

Very open floor plan. Spacious Kitchen|Breakfast| Family Room. 2 car garage. $525,000

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

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

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

SPACIOUS 3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath home overlooking a panoramic lagoon golf view. New Roof and Outside Deck. Living and Dining Rooms, Kitchen/ Bright Family Room. Oversized 2 Car Garage. $429,000

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. $325,000

PALMETTO DUNES

WINDMILL HARBOUR

BEAUTIFULLY furnished.

Upgraded 2Bedroom/2BATH Queen’s Grant Villa. 8-minute walk to Palmetto Dunes Beach. Great floorplan opening to a tropical courtyard. $249,500

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END UNIT! 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath Spindle Lane Villa. Upper villa, a spacious Loft, has hardwood floors and beautiful granite counter tops. Great floor plan with private balcony. $239,000

HOMESITES HILTON HEAD PLANTATION 62 Bear Creek Drive. . . . . . . . $275,000 3 Neptune Court . . . . . . . . . $185,000

HAMPTON HALL 6 Normandy Circle . . . . . . . . $60,000 19 Sherbrooke Avenue . . . . . . . $115,000

INDIGO RUN 14 Hummock Place . . . . . . . .$399,000

BERKELEY HALL 4 Rice Hope . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1

PALMETTO HALL 15 Madison Lane . . . . . . . . . $107,000 18 Ellis Court . . . . . . . . . . $149,000

Contact Richard or Joey for these incredible homesites!

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WHAT TO DO

OCT. 1: BEER & BRATS FESTIVAL ... OCT. 1: BURGERS & BREW FE

OCT. 8

32nd Annual Chili Cook-off: 11:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, Coastal Discovery Museum, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head, this year’s event will feature awards in six different categories: Restaurants, Amateurs, Young Chefs, Resorts, Grocery Stores and Assisted Living Centers. In addition, the everpopular Chilly Willy Band will be providing its unique style of entertainment. Complimentary parking and complimentary children’s games and activities, including face painting, will enable parents and children alike to fully enjoy the festivities. The Chili Cook-off will take place rain or shine, and attendees are encouraged to come hungry for all-you-can-eat chili! For more information, visit the organization’s website at www.hiltonheadkiwanis.org

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OCTOBER CALENDAR OCT. 1

PCCLC 26th Annual Gala, “Seasons of Life”: 6 p.m. October 1, Sea Pines Country Club. PCCLC 26th Annual Gala, “Seasons of Life” with Guest Stars, Al & Lisa Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” fame. The evening will start with a private cocktail reception at 5:30 for patrons to meet Al & Lisa, receive a photo opportunity and an autographed book, “A New Season,” their story about sharing hope for any situation. 843-689-2222.

Got Art?: 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, Art League of Hilton Head Gallery, inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island.

Art League of Hilton Head’s annual fundraising benefit, “Got Art?,” promises to make collectors out of art enthusiasts. Each $100 ticket admits two guests into the event and participation in a live drawing that guarantees the ticket holder one original piece of art. artleaguehhi.org, 843-681-5060.

Hounds on the Harbour: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, October 1, Sea Pines Resort. Join in at Harbour Town for fun

with your hound, featuring a pup-cake walk, agility course, a dog/owner looka-like contest and more. Hilton Head Humane Association will have dogs available for adoption. For additional information, please contact The Sea Pines Resort recreation department at 843-842-1979.

OCT. 3

Pinkalicious Party: 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, Bluffton Branch Library 120 Palmetto Way. What better way to celebrate Pink October at the library than with a Pinkalicious Party? Ages 4-8, free. For more information, call 843-255-6510 or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.

Bluffton Police Accepting Citizen Police Academy Applications: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Bluffton Police Department, 101 Progressive Street.

The Bluffton Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2016 Citizen’s Police Academy. 843-7064542, townofbluffton.sc.gov.

OCT. 9

SOBA Art Show“12”: 3 p.m.-5 p.m.

Opening reception on Sunday Oct. 9,

SOBA Gallery, 6 Church St, Bluffton.

The Society of Bluffton Artists presents “12,” a new and exciting collection of 12 x 12 inch paintings and photographs by over 100 local artists, each selling for only $120. The show will be displayed from October 3 - November 6 with an opening reception on Sunday October 9, 3-5 pm. 843-7576586, sobagallery.com.

OCT. 4-23

Pride and Prejudice: Tuesday, Oct.4 through Sunday, Oct.23, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. All of the wit and romance of Jane Austen’s most famous novel comes to life in this refreshingly fast-paced and engaging new adaptation. Visit www.artshhi.com for tickets and additional information.

OCT. 4-NOV. 1

ArtStart: 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 4 – Nov. 1, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. For ages 2-5, this program is designed to help children develop fine motor skills and encourage creativity through the visual arts.

Students will learn color and shape

recognition, how to use art tools, and a variety of other concepts while expressing themselves using an array of media and methods. Tuition $75, for additional workshop information, contact Alana Adams, AAdams@artshhi. com or 843-686-3945, ext. 205.

Function and Form: Handbuilt Pottery: 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane.

Participants will learn basic handbuilding techniques such as slab, pinch and coil and will complete several functional works of art. Ages 13 and up, tuition $125 + $50 materials fee. For additional workshop information, contact Alana Adams, AAdams@artshhi. com or 843-686-3945, ext. 205.

OCT. 5

All About the Estuary with Live Critters: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. Bob Bender answers the common questions about salt marsh found in the Lowcountry. Cost is $7 per person and advance reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext. 223.

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OCT. 8: KIWANIS CHILI COOK-OFF

Out of the Darkness

walk focused on suicide prevention

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uicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, but it is preventable. More than 300 people from throughout the Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Beaufort areas are expected to participate in the annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk, hosted by the South Carolina chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The walk steps off at noon Sunday, Oct. 16 at Jarvis Creek Park. This fundraising walk supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s local and national education and advocacy programs and its goal to reduce the annual rate of suicide by 20 percent by 2025.

“We walk to raise awareness about this important health issue. Suicide touches one in five American families. We hope that by walking, we save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide,” said Vanessa Riley, board member of the South Carolina chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

The local Out of the Darkness Walk is one of more than 375 walks being held nationwide this year. The walks are expected to unite more than 250,000 walkers and raise millions for suicide prevention efforts. Last year, the Hilton Head area raised more than $33,000 and had 342 participants. More than $165,000 was raised in South Carolina, last year with more than 2,200 participants. The Out of the Darkness Walks are the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s largest fundraiser — they produce millions for suicide prevention programs, unite those who have been affected by sui-

DETAILS

What: Out of the Darkness walk When: Noon, Sunday, Oct. 16 Where: Jarvis Creek Park More info: 843-384-2901, vrileyhhi@gmail.com

cide, and create communities that are smart about mental health.

There are several ways to get involved in this year’s walk. To register or join a team, visit afsp. org/hiltonhead. There is also an option to register as a virtual walker for those who cannot be present at the event. Walkers are encouraged to raise donations, and those who raise at least $150 receive a free T-shirt the day of the walk. Local business owners may make donations of either goods or services for the silent auction held at the event.

Additionally, participants are asked to promote the event on social media outlets.

“These walks are about turning hope into action,” said American Foundation for Suicide Prevention CEO Robert Gebbia. “Suicide is a serious problem, but it’s a problem we can solve. The research has shown us how to fight suicide, and if we keep up the figh the science is only going to get better, our culture will get smarter about mental health, and we’ll be able to save more people from dying from depression and other mental health conditions.” M

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OCT. 5

The Palmetto Plant Eaters Club: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct., 5 Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry, 110 Malphrus Road in Bluffton. The Palmetto Plant Eaters Club, a PlantPure Nation pod group that meets monthly (free & open to the public) to educate and support plant-based eating, will be hosting Karen J. Holland DrPH, MPH, BCC as its guest speaker. Learn more about the Palmetto Plant Eaters at http://www.

PalmettoPlantEaters.com

OCT. 6

“Painting the Southern Coast: The Art of West Fraser” Artist Talk and Book Signing: 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 6, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. Spend an evening with West Fraser featuring his newest book “Painting the Southern Coast: The Art of West Fraser.” For more information visit coastaldiscovery.org.

OCT. 6-8

Roberto Coin Month at Forsyth Jewelers: Special Event 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 6, and Trunk Show 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7-8, The Shops at Sea Pines Center, 71 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island.

Join Forsyth Jewelers to experience their newest collections from Italian Designer Roberto Coin. 843-671-7070, ForsytheHHI.com.

OCT. 7

“Paper Narratives” at the Muse Gallery: Artist reception 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Friday, Oct 7, 65 Arrow Road, Hilton Head Island. Featuring all new works on paper by Mel Rea, Randall LaGro, Signe Stuart, and Allison Luce. Artists in attendance- Randall LaGro (New Mexico), Mel Rea (Ohio), and Allison Luce (North Carolina). Visit amusegallery.com/ Hilton-head for more details.

Liberal Men of the Lowcountry and Liberal Ladies of the Lowcountry: 12 noon, Indigo Hall, Indigo Run, 101 Berwick Drive. Speakers will be Democratic candidates, Tom Dixon for United States Senate and Dimitri Cherny for Congress, First District.

Lunch ($20). Please contact Richard Hammes, 847-921-8188 (space is limited).

OCT. 7-8

Endangered Arts Fine Art Gallery Annual Fall Shows: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

841 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island. Meet Disney animation veteran James Coleman,,Low country realist Rodel Gonzalez, renowned black and white seascape artist, Phillip Anthony and wavy art creator Steve Bartonduring this year’s event. All four artists will be discussing their work, unveiling new art and painting live. Call the gallery at 843-785-5075 for show details or visit endangeredarts.com or www.facebook. com/endangeredarts.

OCT. 16

Latin Music Festival: Noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at Shelter Cove Community Park. Presented by La Isla Magazine and the Lowcountry Immigration Coalition.

The Latin Music Festival is the largest Latino festival in the region, and the Miss La Isla Community Pageant is the feature event. For more information, go to www. laislamagazine.com.

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OCT. 8, 22

Creatures of the Night: 2:30 p.m.

Saturday Oct. 8 and 22, Hunting Island Nature Center. Visit owls and bats at Hunting Island Nature Center. For more informationcall 843-838-2011.

OCT. 9

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Symphony Orchestra

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he mighty oaks that grace the landscape of the Lowcountry are the inspiration for the 35th season of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, titled “Music of Grandeur and Majesty.” Music director John Morris Russell has programed a season of soaring works.

The season opens on Monday, Oct. 10, with the one of the world’s most eminent pianists, Garrick Ohlsson.

He will perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, popularly known as the “Emperor Concerto,” for the symphony orchestra’s Gala Opening Night.

Highlights of the season include Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, Mendelssohn’s “Italian Symphony,” and the return of the popular Lowcountry Pops with a celebration of the Gullah culture in February. The everpopular “Holiday Pops” will feature the animated film “The Snowman,” and the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Chorus will join with the voices from Georgia Southern University for Brahms’ majestic “Requiem” in April. The season concludes in May with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. Season subscriptions are available now. Order forms have been mailed to former sub-

DETAILS

What: Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra opening night gala with Garrick Ohlsson When: 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 10 Where: First Presbyterian Church More info: 843-842-2055, hhso.org

scribers. If you are not a former subscriber, you may call the symphony office at 843-842-2055 to request a subscription brochure.

Single tickets will go on sale in September.

The orchestra will continue to offer Sunday matinee concerts in addition to its Monday evening concerts. The maestro holds pre-concert talks an hour before each concert, a popular event that guides audiences through the music they are about to hear, providing an entertaining look at the repertoire and composers before the performance even begins.

Conductor John Morris Russell attributes much of the symphony’s success to “our deeply engaged community and their support of the highest quality music-making.” He praises the symphony’s board, patrons and musicians for “committing themselves to maintaining the kinds of artistic initiatives to which people have responded in extraordinary ways.” M

Jazz Brunch: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 9, The Jazz Corner, The Village At Wexford C-1, Hilton Head Island. Enjoy a delicious gourmet brunch, bottomless mimosas and the passionate sounds of the renowned Martin Lesch Band. Benefiting the Literacy Center. Call 843-815-6616 for tickets.

OCT. 10

Opening Night Gala with Garrick Ohlsson: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 10, First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. One of the world’s most eminent pianist joins the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra for this one-night-only event. For additional information visit www.hhso.org or call 843-842-2055.

OCT. 12

The Hilton Head Area Chapter Military Officers Association of America Luncheon: 12 p.m. Coast Restaurant, 87 North Sea Pines Road.

Questions contact jayne.danoff@gmail. com or 843.681.7090.

OCT. 13

“Elemental,” Artwork by Juliana Kim, Opening Reception: 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, Art League of Hilton Head Gallery located midisland, inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-681-5060 or visit www.artleaguehhi.org.

Teen Advisory Group: 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 13, Bluffton Branch Library, 120 Palmetto Way. Talk about books, movies, apps and anime, eat snacks and help plan teen programs.

Free, for more information call 843255-6507 or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.

OCT. 15

Garden Tour Deadline for Grant Applications: The 30th annual All

Saints Episcopal Church Garden Tour is scheduled for May 20, 2017. Each year all proceeds from the event are given back to the community in the form of charitable grants to local nonprofit organizations. Applications are now available online at allsaintsgardentour.com.

Call for Entries – Craft Hilton Head 2016 – 5th National Juried Fine Art Craft Guild Exhibition: Application deadline is Oct. 15. Sponsored by Art League of Hilton Head, this National Juried Gallery show will award $2,500 in prizes. Exhibition dates will be December 6-31, 2016 at the Art League Gallery, located in Art Center of Coastal Carolina. www.callforentry.org.

Contact Maxine Uttal at maxuttal.@ gmail.com or 843-422-1599 for additional information.

OCT. 15

Sea Pines Yard Sale: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 15, Trolley Station on Greenwood Drive, Sea Pines Resort.

Join the annual Sea Pines Yard Sale which benefits the Sea Pines Forest Preserve Foundation. Support a good cause and shop for great deals! If you are a Sea Pines Property Owner and would like to reserve a vendor space, please contact David Henderson with Community Service Associates CSA at 843-671-1343 or email wildlife@ csaseapines.com.

OCT. 15-16

The Yacht Club of Hilton Head Island Regatta Weekend 2016: 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 16, Calibogue Sound just off of Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort.

The two races, the Harbour Town Cup on Saturday and the Calibogue Cup Regatta on Sunday, are the headline sailing events of the Yacht Club of Hilton Head Island and have been annual events since the early 1970s.

843-384-7322.

OCT. 16

Empty Bowls 2016: 12 noon- 3 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 16,Jacob Preston Studio, 10 Church Street, Bluffton. Combat hunger and create awareness. Several hundred bowls created and donated by area potters will be sold and then filled with free soup. 843-298-4228.

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OCT. 16-17

Peter Millar Trunk Show at Knickers: Sunday Oct. 16 and Monday Oct. 17, KnickersCasual Men’s Attire and Accessories, 149 Lighthouse Rd., Hilton Head island.

Peter Millar Representative James Blaikie will be on hand to assist with fit and selection. Enjoy a 10% discount on Peter Millar merchandise. For more information visit knickersmenswear.com or call 843-671-2291.

OCT. 17

Laura Osnes: 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head.

Spend a dazzling evening of show tunes and standards with Broadway’s original Cinderella in this exclusive one-night-only performance by the stunning, two-time Tony nominee, Laura Osnes. artshhi.com or call 843842-ARTS.

OCT. 17

Grow a Salad and Make a Salad: 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, Bluffton Branch Library 120 Palmetto Way. Don’t miss Laura Lee Rose’s hands-on demonstration of seed sowing in a raised bed veggie garden, and as a bonus you can make a healthy salad using Laura’s garden grown veggies. All Ages, free. For more information call 843-255-6510 or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.

OCT. 30-31

Cranford Holloween at Coligny: Join Cranford Hollow and Coligny Plaza for a Halloween show and movie on Sunday, October 30 and Monday, October 31. Visit ColignyPlaza.com for all the details.

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ctober is awash in pink.

The month — best known for breast cancer awareness — is also SIDS, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Families touched by these issues also wear pink ribbons, but they are intertwined with baby blue and in the shape of a heart.

To round out the month bringing awareness to pregnancy and infant loss, and as part of its ongoing mission to support bereaved families and honor babies lost during infancy or pregnancy, the South Carolina Chapter of the TEARS Foundation will host its inaugural Memorial Rock & Walk from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at Shelter Cove Community Park on Hilton Head Island.

The Rock & Walk is a community event for friends and families to honor those who have suffered a pregnancy or infant loss. It will have family-friendly events including children’s activities and a raffle There will also be a memorial walk along a path decorated with colorful butterflie with babies’ names and symbolic empty rocking chairs.

The TEARS Foundation hosts Rock & Walks around the country, but this is the first to come to South Carolina.

“After providing infant loss support services in Beaufort County through Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, it became evident that infant loss is a subject that needs attention in our area,” said Heather Quinn, co-chairwoman of the South Carolina chapter of the TEARS Foundation. “I feel very strongly about bringing a memorial walk to South Carolina. It will provide a place and a moment for families to grieve and reflec together, which is extremely critical in the healing process.”

DETAILS

What: TEARS Foundation Rock & Walk When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29 Where: Shelter Cove Community Park More info: 404-933-0636, 908-8729504, theharperproject@gmail.com, jaclynskillman@hotmail.com

The money raised from the walk will help South Carolina families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss, the core mission of the TEARS Foundation.

The nonprofit organization assists bereaved parents with the financial expenses of making final arrangements for their precious baby who has died, and support services for bereaved families on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at Hospice Care of the Lowcountry.

Many of the founders and volunteers at the TEARS Foundation have experienced the loss of their own babies, including Quinn.

After losing her daughter Harper shortly after birth in 2012, Quinn founded The Harper Project as a chapter of the Zoe Foundation, a Savannah nonprofit group that assists families who lose children younger than 2 years old. She began raising money to help other families who experienced the same devastating loss with funeral expenses and founded a twice-monthly support group.

The Rock & Walk is open to public, but registration is required. Individuals and groups can form or join a team by visiting http://www.firstgiving.com/t ars/ 2016southcarolinarockwalk.

For more information or to become a sponsor, contact Quinn at 404-933-0636 or theharperproject@gmail.com, or Jacyln Skillman at jaclynskillman@hotmail.com or 908-872-9504. M

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OCT. 19

The Biogeography of the Carolinas: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Dr., Hilton Head Island. Dr. Chris Marsh will give a bird’s eye view of the biogeographical regions of the Carolinas, discussing how unique habitats add to the region’s diversity of plants and animals.

The program for an adult audience, is $7 per participant and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext.

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The Lowcountry Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 19, Hampton Hall Clubhouse. Guest speaker will be Susan Davis a singer, songwriter, and author. Susan has a beautiful voice and will sing songs she has written. Cost for the lunch is $25.00, with prepaid reservations due by October 12. For additional information, call Carol at 843-705-7604.

MOAA’s General Meeting: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, Country Club of Hilton Head, 65 Skull Creek Road. State Representative Jeff Bradley will be the guest speaker. MOAA eligible members are always welcome.

Questions, contact Mary Lou Fehrman at marylou101041@aol.com.

OCT. 20

“Love, Loss and What I Wore”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, Hilton Head Preparatory School Main Street Theatre,

3000 Main Street, Hilton Head Island.

Eight local woman take to the stage to tell tales of monumental moments in their lives--all marked by a particular dress, a pair of shoes, a bathing suit, a tattoo--in Lean Ensemble’s production of Nora and Delia Ephron’s comic yet poignant play. Tickets: $60. Purchase online www.leanensemble.org or call 843-715-6676.

Elizabeth Chambers Cellar: Thursday, Oct. 20, The French Bakery, 28 Shelter Cove Ln #120, Hilton Head Island.

The French Bakery’s first Wine & Dine Social Club event featuring wines from Elizabeth Chambers Cellar. Join an intimate evening with special guest Andrew Stiltner from the Chambers family and enjoy a 4 course dinner paired with the highly rated Chambers Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noirs. Call 843342-5420 for additional information.

OCT. 20-22

4th Annual Arkhaios Film Festival: Thursday, Oct. 20 through Saturday, Oct.22, Coligny Theatre. The Arkhaios Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Film Festival is an educational event showcasing the discovery of past cultures gained from archaeological research and illustrated by documentary films.

Schedule and times of the films will be available on the website and Facebook, as well as on the Coastal Discovery Museum website. For more information contact Jean F. Guilleux, Arkhaios Founder 843-298-1638 or email info@ arkhaiosfilmfestival.org

OCT. 27-28

Ghosts and Myths of Hilton Head Island at the Zion Cemetery and Baynard Mausoleum: 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Oct. 27-28, corner of U.S. 278 and Mathews Drive. Experience the chills of the paranormal stories of the Lowcountry as organizers bring to life The Boo Hag, Andrew Baynard, Cap’n Jack Stoney and William Eddings Baynard. Witness the Hilton Head Island of the 18th and 19th centuries through their eyes on a journey beyond the cemetery gates. Hear firsthand the ghost stories about the Harbour Town Lighthouse, The Baynard Funeral Procession and the Blue Lady of Hilton Head Island. $10/adults, $5/children (no children under 10). Purchase tickets at heritagelib.org October 2016 211

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OCT. 20-22: ARKHAIOS FILM FESTIVAL ... OCT. 22: SPIRITS OF FALL

Lean Ensemble presents ‘The Underpants’ DETAILS

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ean Ensemble Theater launches its new season with Steve Martin’s “The Underpants,” a laugh-out-loud romp about a marriage that implodes with the scandalous slippage of a woman’s pair of bloomers in public — during a parade for the German king, no less. Now the whole town is abuzz.

While Louise, whose drawers slid to her ankles, shrugs the incident off, her husband, Theo, fears for his reputation and his middling government career. Complications arise when two men, obsessed by the bloomer affair, show up, eager to rent a room from the now notorious hausfrau. Witty wordplay along with a send-up of gender politics and our obsession with fame ensue.

Martin’s wild satire, adapted from Carl Sternheim’s “Die Hose” and directed by Lean Ensemble’s Ian McCabe, features ensemble members Megan Bowers, Bill Gorman, Matt Mundy and Blake White along with Christopher Joel Onken and Libby Ricardo.

What: The Underpants When: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 28-29; 2 p.m., Oct. 30 Where: Hilton Head Prep’s Main Street Theatre Tickets: $15-$40, leanensemble.org, 843-715-6676

Along with “The Underpants,” Lean Ensemble’s 2016-17 “Home Is Where the Heart Is?” season includes: “Buyer and Cellar,” a hilarious comedy about a struggling actor working as a caretaker in Barbra Streisand’s Malibu basement; “Tribes,” the powerful story of a young deaf man entering the deaf community; and “The Clean House,” a whimsical tale about a maid who would rather be doing stand-up gigs.

There will only be four perfomances of “The Underpants.” Audience talkbacks with members of the Lean Ensemble will follow each show. “The Underpants” takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27-29 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Hilton Head Preparatory School’s Main Street Theatre, 3000 Main St., Hilton

Blake White and Libby Ricardo in Steve Martin’s The Underpants.

Head Island. Tickets are $40 for evening performances; $35 for matinee; and $15 for students and active military. Tickets for both “The Underpants” and Lean Ensemble’s 2016-17 series subscriptions are available online at www.leanensemble.org or by calling 843-715-6676. M

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OCT. 22

Blues and BBQ: 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 22, HIstoric Mitchelville Park, 226 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island. Mitchelville Preservation Project will host Blues and BBQ in historic Mitchelville. The dinner and dance will be headlined by Deas Guyz.

Individual tickets are $65, in advance; tickets can be purchased at the door based on available seating. Tickets and table reservations are available atexploremitchelville.org or by phone 843-255-7301.

Bluffton Fire Department-Fire Safety: 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, Bluffton Branch Library 120 Palmetto Way. The firefighter and their trusty fire truck make a stop at the library to teach about fire safety. All Ages, free.

For more information call 843-2556510, beaufortcountylibrary.org.

1st Annual Gullah Food Festival: Saturday, Oct. 22, 12 Georgianna Drive Hilton Head Island. Come as vendors serve up their best pot and recipes of

Shrimp and Grits, Seafood Gumbo, Devil Crabs and Stew Chicken, and more. 843-681-3254.

OCT. 25

Camera Club of Hilton Head Island Meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 2 Matthews Ct., Hilton Head Island.

Guest Speaker will be Mark Tierney, photographer. Newcomers and guests welcome, free. Visit www/cchhi.net for more information.

OCT. 26

Lowcountry Bats at the Coastal Discovery Museum: 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 26, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. This program will try to dispel the myths, heal some of the media damage and teach the wonderful facts about bats. Nancy (Maudi) Owens will introduce the audience to Batman and Radar, 2 non-releasable Big Brown Bats. The program is $7 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext. 223.

Zombie House Gorging Party: 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 26, Bluffton Branch, 120 Palmetto Way. Tweens and teens build sweet human hideouts and then devour them while watching a zombie-themed movie! Free, for more information call 843-255-6507 or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.

OCT. 27

“Hello Hilton Head” Hellopages Meetup and Networking Event: 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Rooftop Bar at Poseidon.

Are you a curious consumer? Busy business owner? Everyone is invited to be part of the first Hellopages Meetup/ Networking Event. Vendors are encouraged and will be free of charge for the launch event. Enjoy drink specials, socializing and we’ll help you create your own first Hellopages video on location. For more information call 843-301-6147.

OCT. 28

Make a Trick-or-Treat Bag: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, Bluffton Branch Library 120 Palmetto Way. Design and Create your own custom trick-or-treat-

ing bag. Free, for more information, call 843-255-6510 or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.

OCT. 29

Rock and Walk: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Shelter Cove Community Park, Hilton Head Island. Support bereaved families. Register today at thetearsfoundation.org.

“Walk to End Alzheimer’s”: Saturday, Oct. 29, Old Town Promenade in Bluffton. Participants will complete a 1.5 mile walk and will learn about Alzheimer’s disease and how we support the local community. alz.org/walk or 843-614-6608.

Halloween Wagon Ride: 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Show off your Halloween gear while listening to stories and visiting the pumpkin patch.

Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the Sea Pines Resort recreation department at 843842-1979. $16/adults, $13/children (ages 12 & younger)

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OCT. 29

Haunted BBQ and Costume Contest: 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, The Salty Dog Café, 232 S Sea Pines Dr, Hilton Head Island. Dress up in your best Halloween costume and come out for the biggest costume contest on the island. For details visit saltydog.com.

OCT. 30

Halloween on the Harbour: 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, Sea Pines Resort. Celebrate Halloween with crafts, activities, a costume parade, cookies, cider, and trick-or-treating around Harbour Town. Participants of all ages are welcome to attend and are invited to come in costume. For additional information, please contact the Sea Pines recreation department at 843842-1979. Complimentary

OCT. 31

DTH Master Class: 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 31, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Taught by the Artistic Director, this class emphasizes focus, discipline, and classical technique as practiced at Dance Theatre of Harlem.

For students with previous training in dance. Tuition $25, ages 12 and up.

For additional workshop information, contact Alana Adams, AAdams@artshhi. com or 843-686-3945, ext. 205.

NOV. 1-2

Dance Theatre of Harlem: Tuesday Nov. 1 and Wednesday, Nov. 2, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. The incredible Dance Theatre of Harlem Company tours nationally and internationally with an eclectic ballet repertoire. Contact the Box Office at 843-842-ARTS or https:// tickets.artshhi.com. For additional information visit www.artshhi.com

NOV. 3-4

Tennis Technology Conference: Thursday, Nov. 3 and Friday, Nov. 4, Marriott Resort Hilton Head Island.

The Tennis Technology Conference will feature interactive sessions covering the latest developments in products and software to help tennis coaches and club directors and managers to integrate this technology to run their businesses more effectively. ptrtennis.org.

NOV. 5

SAVE THE DATE

Family Fun: Clay Autumn Leaf Bowls: 10 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island.

In this workshop each participant will use real leaves and terra cotta clay to create a trio of bowls or dishes. After works dry they will be bisque fired and clear glazed before being returned. $25. For additional workshop information, contact Alana Adams, AAdams@ artshhi.com or 843-686-3945, ext. 205.

NOV. 1

NOV. 5

“A Lowcountry Christmas” Holiday Meet and Greet: 12 noon- 1 p.m.

Barnes and Noble, 20 Hatton Place, Suite 200, Hilton Head Island. Award winning author Mary Alice will be featured at a Holiday Meet and Greet to discuss her book, “A Lowcountry Christmas.”.

Friends of Callawassie Island 2016 Charity Golf Tournament: Saturday, November 5 A Lowcountry tournament staple, for its 16th consecutive year the “Tee It Up for a Worthy Cause” sole purpose is to benefit community charities.

843-987-3132, 843-987-2161.

OCT. 25

Kim Likins: Changing Non Profits 5:30-7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 25, Coligny Theatre. For the past 15 years, Kim Likins has been a tireless changemaker for the youth of the Lowcountry. Her work at the Boys & Girls Club, The First Tee of the Lowcountry and her instrumental role in creating The Sandbox Children’s Museum have all been focused on championing youth and family opportunities on Hilton Head Island. She will share her views on how to be a changemaker in the community. $20 per person, $30 per couple. heritagelib.org.

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Lowcountry VegFest comes to HHI

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BY CARLA GOLDEN

he Toronto Vegetarian Food Fair started in 1985 and was likely the first vegetarian/vegan food festival in North America. There was a vegan festival in 1981 in Denmark — though that was more of a music festival — and the Phuket Vegetarian Festival in Thailand is about 150 years old. Nearly 100 “veg” fests happen around the United States every year, but there has never been a veg fest in all of South Carolina — until now.

A veg fest is a plant-based vegan festival that includes food, beverage, music, education, merchandise, entertainment, and jovial community spirit. The purpose of Lowcountry VegFest 2016 is to show locals how fun and easy it is to live and eat vegan in the Lowcountry and all the many reasons why a vegan diet is beneficial to personal and public health, the environment and animals. The event is expected

DETAILS

What: Lowcountry VegFest 2016 When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12 Where: Shelter Cove Community Park Tickets: Bring one plant-based non-perishable food item; LowcountryVegFest.com

to draw 300 to 500 people from Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort, Charleston, Columbia and Savannah.

In November 2015, the Palmetto Plant Eaters Club was formed and shortly thereafter it decided to host South Carolina’s first-ever veg fest. A team of eight passionate plant-eaters (Shanti Bringas, Terri Nelson-Bunge, Felicia Spence, Jenny HayekBonomini, Lauren A. R. Koslow, Meredith Johnson, Jason Telmos and Carla Golden) has led the charge to bring together speakers, food and beverage vendors, retailers, nonprofit organizations, cooks and entertainment for the festival, to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Shelter Cove

Community Park. Event entrance is free and open to the public; however, please bring a plant-based non-perishable food item as your entrance “ticket” to help stock the shelves of Sandalwood Community Food Pantry. The headline speaker is Howard Lyman, who was became famous after being sued along with Oprah Winfrey in 1996 after making remarks on national television that led to Oprah renouncing hamburgers. Lorena Mucke, founder of the Ethical Choices program, and Joshua Costner of the Cottonbranch Animal Farm Sanctuary will join Lyman and several local speakers.

Lowcountry VegFest is a family event.

There will be bounce houses, face-painting, storytelling, and an art station for the kids.

There will be complimentary swag bags for the first 300 entrants. To learn more about the festival, visit LowcountryVegFest. com. To learn more or to join the free Palmetto Plant Eaters Club, please visit PalmettoPlantEaters.com. M

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NOV. 9: MARY GREEN MEN’S CHORALE ‘TRIBUTE TO VETERANS

History in a Day on Hilton Head Island

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ake a trolley ride through time or pedal to the past during Hilton Head Island History Day. The history of Hilton Head Island is so rich, and stretches through so many fascinating stories, that it would be folly to try and squeeze it all into one tour.

So how are the Heritage Library, the Coastal Discovery Museum and various other local organizations planning to take visitors through the whole of the island’s history in just one day?

Simple; by making Saturday, Oct. 15, the annual Hilton Head Island History Day, a two-front affair, with tours by bike and by trolley.

Tours in the morning and afternoon will crisscross the island’s many fascinating marvels of pre-modernity, from forts to farms, under pedal power and in air-conditioned comfort. For history buffs, this means a chance to explore the island at their own speed.

Those who enjoy a long and a more vigorous outdoor experience will want to be there for the first morning bike rides, which set off from Mitchelville Beach Park at 9, 9:30 and 10 a.m. These three-hour rides get your pulse pounding as they wind through the area’s military sites, with stops at Fort Howell, Fort Sherman and Fort Walker. You’ll also get a rare chance to see Hilton Head Island’s astounding steam gun before the tour makes its way back to Mitchelville Beach Park.

While the morning rides focus on military and Civil War history and offer a lengthy ride, afternoon guided bike tours offer a more relaxed ride and a focus on Hilton Head’s agricultural past and our legacy of caring for our

DETAILS

What: Hilton Head History Day When: 9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 15 Where: Mitchelville Beach Park, Hudson’s Seafood House On the Docks, Honey Horn Tickets: $15-$35; heritagelib.org

waterways. Starting at Hudson’s Seafood On the Docks at 1, 1:30 and 2 p.m., this three-hour ride visits the sailing and rowing center, tours the site where a BASF plant was nearly built (before a successful campaign to keep it away in 1971), then explores tabby ruins, the Gullah Museum and Fort Mitchel before returning to Hudson’s.

Not looking to work up a sweat while you explore island history? Then climb aboard the trolley tour and enjoy either a morning or afternoon tour.

The morning tour departs at 9 a.m. from historic Honey Horn. With stops at the island’s historical forts, the steam gun, and Zion Cemetery, as well as the Leamington lighthouse and Veterans Memorial Park, this tour highlights the tremendous impact the military has had on Hilton Head Island. The afternoon tour, leaving at 1 p.m. from Honey Horn, also visits historic island forts, but as part of a focus on the island’s unique role in the American Civil War. In addition to military sites, you’ll see tabby ruins of antebellum structures and visit the site of Mitchelville, the first freedman’s community in the United States.

End Hilton Head Island History Day with a Lowcountry boil dinner at Hudson’s Seafood On the Docks. Tickets and reservations are required; to reserve your spot, visit heritagelib.org. M

NOV. 5

Kitty Ferguson: Saturday, Nov. 5, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 2 Mathews Ct, Hilton Head Island.

Lifelong Learning of Hilton Head Island is pleased to announce that Kitty Ferguson author of “Stephen Hawking An Unfettered Mind” will be one of our speakers in our upcoming Fall semester. Mark your calendars!

6th Annual Bluffton International & Craft Beer Festival: 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. The Oyster Factory Park, Old Town Bluffton.

The 2016 Bluffton International & Craft Beer Festival, “The Best Little Beer Fest in the U.S.”, will offer an exceptional selection of over 100 Beers from around the world, featuring more than 35 styles from 40+ breweries. $40 advance / $50 at door. www.blufftonbeerfest.com , 843-757-8520.

NOV. 7

“Putt for PAL” Charity Golf Tournament: Monday, Nov. 7, West Course at Belfair Plantation. Join your fellow, animal loving golf enthusiasts for a fun day on the links to benefit homeless pets. The cost is $200 per player, which includes golf, cart, lunch, gratuity, on-course beverages, golf and raffle prizes. www.palgolf.golfreg.com or contact Wendy Schlegel at wendylynnes@gmail.com.

Memory Matters 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament: Monday, Nov. 7, Moss Creek’s North Course. Registration begins September 1. For more information call 843-842-6688.

NOV. 11-19

The Nutcracker: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11, 12, 18 and 19, and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 13 and 20, Seahawk Cultural Center, 70 Wilborn Rd, Hilton Head Island.

Join the Hilton Head Dance Theatre as we present the holiday favorite, The Nutcracker! For details contact hhdancetheatre@gmail.com or visit www.hiltonheaddance.com.

NOV. 14

Our Community, Our Youth, Our Future: 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, Bluffton High School, 12 EH McCracken Circle, Bluffton.

The Community Forum hosted by LowCountry Alliance for Healthy Youth (LCAHY) is a national effort of the US Department of Health and Human Services. Messages from youths, representing Hilton Head and Bluffton High Schools, will be featured. Dr. Debi Lynes will serve as Forum moderator.

Registration is 6:45 p.m. For more information, contact Wendy Cummings, Chair LCAHY, Email: cummingsfam6@ gmail.com

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The Bluffton Book Festival: 5:30 p.m.8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, Historic Old Town Bluffton. Festival open to all (free).

Food and drink to be sold. Face painting, read-aloud, and fun for the children available. Raffles and sweepstakes to enter and win books, vacations, first ever BBF swag, and more! For more information visit www.blufftonbookfestival.com and FB/Twitter/IG to stay up-to-date on festival activities.

DEC. 2

Taste of the Season: 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 2, presented by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. Celebrate the talents of our area’s top chefs and indulge in the unique dishes from celebrated Lowcountry chefs. The event will also include a silent auction. hiltonheadblufftonchamber.org

OCT. 8

Wellness On The Shoe Kick-Off Event: 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, Oct.8, Hilton Head Health, 14 Valencia Road, Hilton Head Island. Get back on track with local health leaders at Hilton Head Health’s Wellness on the Shoe Kick-Off Event. Benefit from healthy cooking demos and samples, healthy cocktails and wine, Healthy Kids Zone, nutrition screenings, spa treatments, a boutique trunk show, and more! Visit hhhealth.com or contact at 800292-2440 or getinspired@hhhealth.com for details.

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The Lowcountry Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter presented a grant check for $3,000 to the Child Abuse and Prevention Association of Beaufort.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Bluffton police and re departments held a joint 9/11 ceremony at Bluffton Town Hall to remember the lives that were lost in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania 15 years ago.

SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT

Palmetto Bluff organized a ribbon-cutting for Montage Palmetto Bluff.

WTOC’s broadcast of “Louisiana Rising: A Bene t Concert for Flood Relief” raised more than $800,000 for the American Red Cross.

Low Country Dermatology hosted an open house to showcase its new Cutera laser. Pictured are Elizabeth Brennan, certi ed physician assistant at Low Country Dermatology; Aaron Moll; and Dr. Corinne M. Howington of Low Country Dermatology.

StoneWorks took care of the roadway near its of ces as part of the AdoptA-Highway program.

Wexford Yacht Club hosted a group of more than 30 children from the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island for a boat outing and lunch.

U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn joined Haig Point in honoring its veterans as the Haig Point community celebrated its 30th anniversary.

The Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island-Sunset installed Ron Molen as president at its June 27 meeting. Pictured, from left: Molen, Bob Pawlishyn, Nancy Millette, Bob Brouillard, Connie Coyne, Med Cadiz, Art Ryan, Dan Hergenroeder and Toney Matthews.

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Brother/Sister musicians share success with bands The Steppin’ Stones & The High Divers

BY ERIN LAYTHAM LENTZ

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The Steppin’ Stones: Andrew Ottimo, Hannah Wicklund and Justice Ian Jones.

Hannah Wicklund was busy taking piano lessons and entering classical music competitions while most children her age were learning their ABCs. At age 6, she played her first show alongside her brother Luke Mitchell, playing Beatles covers.

The High Divers: Mary Alice Connor, Kevin Early, Luke Mitchell and Julius DeAngelis.

y age 8, she had picked up the guitar and formed her band, The Steppin’ Stones.

Her signature blues/soul performance style has been compared to American blues and soul musician Susan Tedeschi.

Today, Wiklund and Mitchell are all grown up and enjoying separate, successful musical careers with their two popular bands, The Steppin’ Stones and The High Divers. In just a decade, Wiklund formed her band, put out four releases and shared a stage with musical acts such as Kansas, Jefferson Starship, Outlaws and Lyle Lovett. The Steppin’ Stones is primarily a cover band, but over the past three years Wiklund has explored song writing and touring. The band’s decidedly nostalgic rock sound is a collaboration by Wiklund, drummer Ian Jones, and bassist Andrew Ottimo.

In between touring and playing gigs, they have released an album recently recorded at Echo Mountain Recording Studios in Asheville, North Carolina. The trio live in Nashville and have just signed with a big booking agent and will be touring Europe next summer.

Mitchell, frontman of The High Divers, started playing drums at 8 and was singing and playing guitar by 14. He decided to form his band after an unfulfilling decade playing covers for tourists on Hilton Head Island.

He began to live out his musical dream by moving to Charleston and diving right in to recording “Riverlust,” an album about pursuing the things you love with reckless abandon.

Mitchell and band mate Kevin Early, who performs bass and backing vocals, share a history, having played together in a cover band at the age of 14. Drummer Julius DeAngelis, who had toured with a Southern rock band, was recruited and Mary Alice Connor joined the group upon the band’s arrival in Charleston, adding some piano/vocals. The band has many musical influences including Tom Petty and Neil Young.

“Her dad — my stepdad — as well as our mom, local artist Nancy Mitchell, and my dad were always surprisingly very supportive of us playing our music,” Mitchell said of the

siblings’ interest in music. Hilton Head was also very integral to their music careers, providing a foundation to really hone their craft. “There aren’t many cities that will give kids a chance to play their music out in public, and for that, I know we are both really grateful,” he said.

Mitchell says the best part about touring is letting other people share in his passion. He is always amazed at the kindness of people and how much they want to help. “They really bond with the ‘romantic troubadour’ lifestyle, and I think a large portion of people wish they’d have followed their hearts instead of going after what people expected of them,” he said. But “there are downsides to both, because those people usually have a steady paycheck, among other nice things.”

For Mitchell, the definition of success has changed over the years. “I can’t speak to where Hannah wants to be, but I see her as being a huge rock star, and although I’m a little biased, I know she’s a great person, great performer, and has the raw talent that can get her there,” he said. The two would be happy to continue touring and making albums as their only job.

“That’s every musician’s dream, but I think we have the work ethic to make it a reality,” he said. “Everyone always wants content, content, content, so we try to stay pretty far ahead of the curve, while maintaining a high level of quality. That’s where it gets hard, sometimes.

Quality and expediency don’t always go too well together.”

Their upcoming show at The Rooftop Bar at Poseidon on Saturday, Oct 1, will bring the duo home to Hilton Head for some friendly sibling rivalry as their bands come together in one concert. The two bands offer up different experiences that contrast their music styles. M

DETAILS What: The High Divers & The Steppin’ Stones When: 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 1 Where: The Rooftop Bar at Poseidon Admission: $10

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HHSO 2016-2017 | HHSO.ORG MARY M. BRIGGS President & CEO

WELCOME TO THE 35TH SEASON

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elcome to the 35th season of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, Music of Grandeur and Majesty! Our Opening Night Gala begins the season on October 10, a one-night event with one of the world’s most eminent pianists, Garrick Ohlsson performing Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto followed by Viva Espaňa celebrating the vibrant musical traditions of the Latin culture on Sunday and Monday, November 13 and 14, 2016.

SOME HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UPCOMING SEASON: Holiday Pops! a Lowcountry favorite that heralds the holiday season featuring the animated film “the Snowman” on December 11 and 12, 2016.

Lowcountry Pops! A Gullah Celebration will celebrate our rich cultural heritage and will feature the Hilton Head Dance Theater and other local artists on February 19 and 20, 2017.

The HHSO Youth Concerto Competition being held on February 4, 2017 attracts applicants from the nine southeastern states with finalists competing for cash prizes and the opportunity to perform for the orchestra.

The Hilton Head International Piano Competition will hold its 22nd annual competition March 6 through 11, 2017. The first two rounds (MondayThursday) will be held at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina then it will return to First Presbyterian Church for the final round with the orchestra conducted by Maestro John Morris Russell.

And the all-time favorite, Symphony Under the Stars will delight everyone with Flower Power! The Music of the 60s! on April 4 and 5, 2017.

Mark your calendars for these exciting performances, and visit the website to view the entire season of great concerts!

The excitement of last season did more than promised. It lit the stage for a bigger, brighter season this year. We’re pleased to have you join us for Music of Grandeur and Majesty!

See you at the symphony!

Mary M. Briggs, President & CEO

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THE DEFINITIVE DINING GUIDE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY

MEET THE WOMAN BEHIND THE SCENES

BY CARMEN HAWKINS DECECCO PHOTO BY ARNO DIMMLING

BY THE TIME

Anuska Frey first visited Hilton Head Island in 1987, she spoke six languages. Anuska was a young Slovenian-born nurse working in Zürich, Switzerland, when she met her husband, Marc, son of a Swiss publishing dynasty. Being fluent in several languages led Anuska to an opportunity to change her profession and become an assistant to the dean of the faculty at the highly regarded International Management Institute in Geneva, where she managed administration for international seminars in Geneva, Singapore and Hong Kong.

After visiting Hilton Head on their honeymoon in 1987, the Freys were so smitten with the natural beauty of the island that they bought a vacation home on the spot. They decided to move here with their two young sons in 1991. They bought Golfer’s Guide, and later Hilton Head Monthly, bringing Marc’s extensive knowledge and business experience to regional and local periodicals.

While they settled into their surroundings, Anuska immersed herself in rearing their two boys, Fabio and Marco, and became active in schools and community arts and cultural activities, including serving eight years on the board of the Island School Council for the Arts. A champion for comprehensive education, Anuska was an avid advocate of the International Baccalaureate program at Hilton Head Island High School, which the Frey sons attended. She and Marc have also been longtime supporters of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra and, as a family, they have hosted several participants of the now widely renowned Hilton Head International Piano Competition.

Several years ago, with both sons grown, Anuska got more actively involved in the family publishing business and in Hilton Head Monthly.

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Summer 2016

HILTON HEAD & BLUFFTON

RestaurantS THE COMPLETE STORY

Don Koch founded the Restaurant Guide 30 years ago. In 2012, he approached the Freys about purchasing the publication.

The guide had become a must-have directory for locals and visitors alike and was available at 120 distribution points including island hotels, timeshares, supermarkets and vacation rentals.

The publication dovetailed perfectly with the personality, culture and worldly experience Anuska brought to Hilton Head from Europe. In the 1980s and 1990s, Hilton Head was home to a number of European-themed restaurants offering Swiss, German, Greek and Italian cuisine. French food began comingling with Cajun kitchens and Lowcountry oyster bars, while an interest in fusion cooking was taking America by storm. Hilton Head had become somewhat of a melting pot of flavors and cooking styles. Immigrants from Europe, South America and Asia brought their families, skills and recipes to the Lowcountry, and introduced their cultures to our friends from Ohio, Georgia, and New Jersey, who had also resettled in the area.

The rising popularity of international cuisine was not lost on the Freys, who travelled extensively throughout Europe and the U.S. And Hilton Head, as a growing resort community and host to international guests and events, was always ahead of the curve with its extensive dining choices.

Anuska took the reins of the Restaurant Guide and brought her own breezy and cerebral touch to the editorial content, while allowing the island’s eclectic society of restaurateurs continue to do what they do best: jazz up the menu section with their own repertoire.

The magazine was renamed Fork & Fun in spring 2013; its website, www.forkandfun. com, was built and its first online edition was posted. The magazine’s Facebook page was also started.

In 2014, a mobile app was developed. It has been downloaded nearly 9,000 times. Anuska, creative director Sasha Sweeney and designer

Early Birds Charles Grace have redesigned and Happy Hours refined the look several times over the Recipes years.

Dining Directory “We wanted to bring it all together 100+ with technology, to have everything MENUS included,” she said. “When you advertise in print, you also get the website and app to offer our advertisers the best of everything while giving the reader the most comprehensive information on dining in our area.” forkandfun.com Every one of the 148 glossy, fourcolor, full-size pages dazzles with its contemporary magazine-style treatment. The inside pages showcase about more than 100 menus from local dining establishments, including descriptive happyhour offerings and early-bird dining, restaurant locator maps, recipes, restaurant profiles, new restaurants and dining news, nightlife and entertainment, feature stories, and specialty categories such as outdoor dining, children’s menus, takeout and dog-friendly establishments. There’s also a complete directory listing of all the area’s more than 200 eateries.

Anuska’s attention to detail ensures that each restaurant is updated for each issue. It is important to her to have a personal rapport with all her clients “We have really good relationships. They trust us because they see what we have done.”

Both Frey sons are now grown. Fabio is a film director in Los Angeles and Marco is an aspiring jazz musician and writer in New York.

Anuska continues pursuing her business interests and passions, which seem to blend together seamlessly and ultimately benefit everyone around her.

The Lowcountry is fortunate the Freys’ honeymoon was such a success back in 1987.

Founder of the Hilton Their family fairy tale is reflected in the glossy Head Restaurants, Don pages of their magazines and traces a trajecKoch published the first tory of island success stories covering nearly edition in 1986 30 years of vacationing, living and dining in the Bluffton and Hilton Head area.

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WHAT’S

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A HEAPING HELPING OF LOCAL RESTAURANT NEWS

Fish Tales

Did you know?

Salmon is technically a white fish.

It gets that orange color from a diet of crustaceans.

Pan-Seared Salmon with Sugar Snap Peas & Veggie Rice RECIPE BY CARRIE HIRSCH (Serves 2)

VEGGIE RICE

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 carrot, peeled and finely diced 3 cloves garlic 1 cup bean sprouts, roughly chopped 3 cups hot cooked white or brown rice ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper

SALMON & SUGAR SNAP PEAS

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BY CARRIE HIRSCH

hat to look for when buying fish? The eyes should be clear, the flesh should be firm and it should smell like clean water with a touch of cucumber - the same sort of criteria as a blind date! Restaurants are really the best venues to try out different types of fish. They offer so many more types of fish than you would typically be able to find at the market and they have access to the most fresh and tastiest choices.

Ironically, fish should not actually taste “fishy”. Tuna fish out of the can, especially in oil, tastes nothing like fresh tuna, in fact, there are few similarities between the two. The art of cooking fish is to not to overcook it because within a quick moment, it can turn rubbery and dry, so multitasking while cooking fish is not advised. There is no miracle cure for an overcooked fish. A Polish proverb says it best: “Fish, to taste right, must swim three times — in water, and butter and in wine.” M

Food MATT VALENTINO ON CURRY Talk The Pearl Kitchen & Bar For me, when it comes to fish, nothing beats an excellent sushi roll. While salmon, snapper, eel and other shellfish make wonderful sushi rolls or sashimi, the dwindling bluefin tuna is changing the art of sushi in Japan and all over the world.˛Bluefin tuna populations are decreasing rapidly due˛to overfishing, prohibiting spawning and reproduction. Some sushi chefs are paying upwards of $40,000 to $1.76 million for a single bluefin tuna. I find this interesting, because as we evolve as people over time, our food resources are changing and it affects food tradition and trends.

2 tablespoon toasted sesame seed oil, divided 1 8-ounce package fresh sugar snap peas, stems and strings removed ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 2 salmon filets, 4 ounces each 1/2 cup orange juice To make the Veggie Rice: Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, then sauté the carrot and garlic, stirring often, until soft. Stir in bean sprouts, hot cooked rice, salt and pepper. Cover and then turn off the burner, but leave the skillet on the burner to keep warm while preparing the salmon.

To make the Salmon & Sugar Snap Peas: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium skillet, then sauté the sugar snap peas with salt and pepper, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes or until crisp. Transfer sugar snap peas to a bowl and cover to keep warm. Salt and pepper the salmon filets. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the same skillet and add the salmon filets, skin side down. Avoid moving the filets and cook, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes, or 6-7 minutes if extra thick. Pour the orange juice around the edge of the skillet, then flip the salmon over and turn up to high heat for 2 minutes. Reserve pan juices.

To serve: Divide the veggie rice into two deep bowls, top with sugar snap peas and salmon filets, then drizzle with pan juices.

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Twisted Cork Coctail & Wine Bar owner Melissa Roy

Twisted Cork Cocktail & Wine Bar: Time Flies When You’re Having Rum!

BY CARRIE HIRSCH | PHOTO BY BUTCH HIRSCH

The brick interior walls and wooden beams exude the feel of a cozy speakeasy, where cocktails, fine wines and small plates soothe the palate and the soul.

Speakeasies disappeared after Prohibition ended in 1933, but the term just seems to suit the ambiance of Twisted Cork Cocktail & Wine Bar on Hilton Head Island, which Melissa Roy opened in August.

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his is her first time as a bar owner, but Roy’s experience managing restaurants and working behind the bar, interacting with vendors and learning by being in the trade have prepared her well to handle the day-to-day tasks of running a bar while keeping custom-

ers happy. And while Roy values all her relationships with those who keep the area’s restaurants and bars humming, she’ll have some special help at Twisted Cork Cocktail & Wine Bar — the spot was formerly known as Corks, and Roy kept the previous staff on board.

“I wanted to keep the word ‘Cork’ in the name, so I just added ‘Twisted,’” Roy

said. “I get great support from the food and beverage community — it’s a great testament to them. I moved here 11 years ago and I always wanted to be here.”

Roy has worked at popular restaurants including Skull Creek Boathouse, Up the Creek Pub & Grill, and Charbar Co., and her friendships with both co-workers and customers turned into a loyal following over the years. Those relationships helped solidify her decision to go into the restaurant business. “I studied sports management and then I was going in the direction of investment banking after college and initially worked at a bank here on the island, but then felt that was not for me,” Roy said.

But she said she has one other thing going for her that makes her successful behind the bar: “I have bartender

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ears.” Like any good bartender, she’s able to connect with her customers and offer advice to fit any scenario. Roy’s enthusiasm and personality helped her win Hilton Head Monthly’s Reader’s Choice “Favorite Bartender” Award in 2015.

Roy said she’s excited to try new things at Twisted Cork Cocktail & Wine Bar. “Because our kitchen is small right now, we have shareables, salads and fl tbreads.

The Cured Meat and Cheese Board, Mediterranean Trio and Angry Shrimp Flatbreads are several of the favorites,” she said. “Next year, we’ll expand the kitchen so we can add more menu selections. The menu transition is a gradual process.”

Wine lovers can choose from the bar’s international wine selection, offered both by the glass and the bottle, which spans the globe with a focus on American winegrowing regions. Roy is building the selection, while training her staff with the help of winery reps. Favorites on the topshelf cocktail menu include the Cackilacky Mule, made with South Carolina-brewed Virgil Kaine Ginger Bourbon; the Nutella Martini, a hazelnut lover’s exotic blend of Absolut Vanilla vodka, Nutella, creme de cocoa and cream; and the Drunken Monkey, made with coconut, spiced rum, fresh juices, Angostura bitters and zested with nutmeg.

As an owner, Roy is thrilled to have her own stake in Twisted Cork Cocktail & Wine Bar on an island she loves so much. And she’s up for the challenge, finding creative solutions to any problem that arises. For example: She recently had a last-minute staffing issue and a bartender friend showed up to help out. Roy is at home in a bar, and her new spot is destined to become a local favorite. M

TWISTED CORK COCKTAIL & WINE BAR HOURS: 5 p.m. to close Monday-Saturday Closed on Sundays

Island Crossing, 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite 102 (next to Staples) 843-802-0510

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FRENCH BAKERY STARTS

WINE & DINE SOCIAL CLUB

A new Wine & Dine Social Club is meeting each month at The French Bakery, located at Shelter Cove Towne Centre. Upcoming events include: OCT. 20 | Elizabeth Chambers Cellar: The first Wine & Dine Social Club event featuring wines from Elizabeth Chambers Cellar. Enjoy an intimate evening with special guest Andrew Stiltner from the Chambers family and a four-course dinner paired with the highly rated Chambers pinot grigio and pinot noirs.

NOV 17 | Let Us Give Thanks Wine Dinner: A four-course dinner of favorite comfort foods paired with the wines that club members are most thankful for.

OYSTER ROAST COMING TO CAPTAIN WOODY’S Captain Woody’s Bar & Grill will host a special oyster roast at its Hilton Head Island location from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. The event will feature live music from Chris Jones. Enjoy fresh oysters, great food and happy hour specials.

A portion of the proceeds will help the Hilton Head Humane Society. For more information, call 843-785-2400 or go online to captainwoodys.com.

PHOTO BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT

DEC. 8 | Guess the Gift Blind Wine Tasting: ’Tis the gift-giving season! Test your wine knowledge with a blind wine tasting, learn about some of the best winter wines, and indulge in the season’s best holiday pastries.

POOL BAR JIM’S

FROZEN BENEFIT PLANNED

Jim Lisenby, famous locally for creating frozen cocktails at Pool Bar Jim’s beach bar, is hosting a special fundraiser from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Captain Woody’s on Hilton Head Island. The “Frozen Benefit” will feature Pool Bar Jim’s frozen drinks, live music, raffles, prizes and drink specials. The event will benefit the K9s for Warriors charity. For more information, call 843-785-4700.

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HOLY TEQUILA TACOS RANKED AMONG STATE’S BEST

Hilton Head Island restaurant Holy Tequila was ranked No. 6 on Only In Your State’s list of “10 Places to Get Tacos That Are Out of This World Good in South Carolina.” According to the website: “Firstly, this is the biggest taco I’ve ever seen. Secondly, if you’re not into Tuna Tacos, never fear — there are many more tacos to choose from. As one Trip Advisor reviewer put it, ‘Now I see why they’re named the best tacos in Hilton Head!’” Charleston’s Taco Boy was No. 1 on the list, followed by Spartanburg’s Willy Taco, Columbia’s Cantina 76, Sullivan’s Island’s Taco Mamacita, and Greenville’s ASADA.

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER RETURNING TO HUDSON’S

Join fellow islanders for the 18th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, at Hudson’s Seafood House On the Docks. The event is sponsored by St. Andrew By-The-Sea United Methodist Church and Hudson’s Seafood House On the Docks. Celebrate the meaning of Thanksgiving with a free community Thanksgiving dinner, with turkey, dressing and all the trimmings, served family-style. Everyone is welcome. The celebration, filled with food, fellowship and entertainment, is free to all.

Donations will be accepted and will benefit The Deep Well Project and Bluffton Self Help. For more information, call 843-505-1370 or go www.communitythanksgiving.com

HELPING SEA TURTLES

Caretta Coffee Co. is offering a special menu of European breakfast items, a smash toast bar, beach appetizers, a coffee bar and charcuterie with a wine and craft beer bar. For every bag of Caretta Coffee sold, $1 will be donated to the Coast Discovery Museum to help sea turtles. For more information, call 843-342-6400.

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THE OYSTER BAR ADDING SUSHI TO MENU

The Oyster Bar restaurant in Old Town Bluffton is adding sushi and sashimi to its menu, courtesy of Bluffton’s Fujiyama restaurant. The Oyster Bar’s owner, Jimmy Soules, teamed up with Fujiyama owner Kevin Chen to create what Soules describes as “a true raw bar.” The Oyster Bar prides itself in serving oysters from across the globe. It also offers caviar and sells Pacific sturgeon, paddlefish sturgeon and Caspian sterlet sturgeon at market price

The 10th helping of Music to Your Mouth, a collection of events filled with some of the best and brightest names in Southern food, is set to take place Nov. 16-20 at Palmetto Bluff. Many popular chefs and personalities will be featured during the weeklong event, including Allan Benton, owner the famous Benton’s Country Hams of Madisonville, Tennessee.

Find the full slate of events online at musictoyourmouth.com.

NEW ITALIAN RESTAURANT

OPENS IN OKATIE

An authentic Italian restaurant called Nonna Rosa has opened at 198 Okatie Village Drive in Okatie. Hours are 4 to 10 p.m., seven days a week. The owner is Danny Tinnel.

The executive chef is Peppe Gialone. Find the menu online at nonnarosabluffton.com.

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MUSIC TO YOUR MOUTH RETURNS TO PALMETTO BLUFF

OMNI UNVEILS ’POLLING FOR COCKTAILS’ PROMOTION

In an effort to predict the next president of the United States, Omni Hotels launched “Polling for Cocktails,” a brand-wide promotion enabling its restaurant guests to “cast their ballots” by ordering election-themed libations. Drink orders will be tallied and, once the electoral results have been announced, Omni will be able to determine if the promotion was truly a predictor of the “popular vote.” Results will be uploaded every Wednesday to omnihotels.com/drinkthevote. The promotion runs through election night on Nov. 8. “Polling for Cocktails” offers three Republican, three Democrat and one Independent drink to enjoy: Trump-tini, The Right Manhattan, and Ruby Red Pence; Hilla-rita, True Blue Mule, and Sugar Kaine Smash; and POTUS Punch.

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SALTY DOG CAFE ANNOUNCES UPCOMING SATURDAY EVENTS The Salty Dog Cafe has five special Saturday events planned in October. Visit cal.saltydog. com for a complete schedule of activities.

OCT. 1 | The Salty Dog Annual Fall Oyster Roast: 4-8 p.m. Try fresh oysters roasted over an open flame while enjoying live entertainment, fun activities for the whole family and special appearances from Jake the Salty Dog. OCT. 8 | The Salty Dog Lobsterfest: 4-8 p.m. Treat yourself at Lobster Fest. All your favorite lobster dishes, including live Maine lobster, served outside on the deck with a side of live music, Happy hour specials, fun activities for the whole family and appearances by Jake the Salty Dog. OCT. 15 | The Salty Dog Low and Slow Fest: 4-8 p.m.

Enjoy a Lowcountry take on barbecue and slow cooking. Fun for the whole family with live music in the evening, kids music from 5-7 p.m. and special appearances by Jake the Salty Dog. OCT. 22 | The Salty Dog Fall Festival and Shrimp Boil: 4-8 p.m. The biggest and best Salty Dog event of the year.

Salty Dog will rope off its entire parking lot and turn it into the biggest carnival on Hilton Head Island, with games and prizes, a bounce house, a dunking booth, pumpkin painting, face-painting and more. And everyone knows that fall is the best season for shrimping in the Lowcountry. Chef Herb will be cooking up some fresh boiled shrimp to keep you going through a great day of fun and games at South Beach.

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OCT. 29 | The Salty Dog Haunted BBQ and Costume Contest: 4-8 p.m. Dress up in your best Halloween costume and come out to the Salty Dog for the biggest Halloween costume party on the island. Salty Dog will have a kids costume contest starting at 7 p.m. with prizes, fun activities for the whole family and special appearances by Jake the Salty Dog.

RUBY LEE’S SOUTH

NOW OPEN

Ruby Lee’s, a popular Hilton Head Island restaurant specializing in live music, sports and soul food, has opened a second location on the south end of the island. Located at 19 Dunnigans Alley, Ruby Lee’s South promises to offer an atmosphere similar to the one found at its original Old Wild Horse Road location. Both restaurants are owned by Tim Singleton, former head coach of the Hilton Head Island High School football team.

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FACES BEHIND THE FOOD SCENE STACEY WHITEHEAD-ROMOSER CO-OWNER OF BOMBORAS GRILLE

QUESTION: Why did you name your restaurant Bomboras Grille? What does it mean? Answer: Bomboras is a surfer’s term for big waves, and people like to call us “The Bomb” for short.˛˛ Q: Your restaurant isn’t easy to categorize.

How do you describe it? A: Laid-back and familyfriendly with delicious Lowcountry seafood, sliders and steaks.˛

NORTH END

ATLANTA BREAD COMPANY 45 Pembroke Drive. 843-342-2253.  BELLA ITALIA BISTRO AND PIZZA 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 843689-5560.  THE CAROLINA ROOM The Westin Resort, Port Royal Plantation. 843-681-4000, ext.

7045.  CHART HOUSE 2 Hudson Road. 843-3429066. 

Q: What makes your restaurant unique? A: We are family owned and operated and take pride in getting to know our customers.

CRAZY CRAB (NORTH) 104 William Hilton Parkway, 843-681-5021, www.thecrazycrab. com. 

Q: What’s it like being a family-run business?

A: Great. We see each other a lot and, believe it or not,˛we get along!˛

FIESTA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL (NORTH) 95 Mathews Drive. 843-342-8808. 

Q: How is the new location working out? A: Great. It attracts larger groups now that we have the space.˛ Q: What has changed with the new space? A: We now have a larger kitchen and the space to have larger parties.˛We also have our own parking lot, which makes it convenient for our guests as well as our staff.˛˛

FRANKIE BONES 1301 Main Street. 843-682-4455.  HUDSON’S SEAFOOD HOUSE ON THE DOCKS Hudson’s employs the largest and one of only two remaining fishing fleets on the island, which brings fresh local seafood straight from the docks to your table.

1 Hudson Road. 843-681-2772. www.hudsonsonthedocks.com. 

Q: Bomboras is billed as the official Cincinnati Bengals restaurant on Hilton Head Island. What is the connection? A: Our family is from Ohio and we are proud of it. Who Dey!

IL CARPACCIO If you’re hankering for some authentic Italian cuisine, this island institution is worth finding. Pizza is cooked in a hardwood-burning oven and everything is made from scratch. 200A Museum St. 843342-9949. ilcarpaccioofhiltonhead.com. 

Q: Have you served any current or former players? A: Kenny Anderson frequents our restaurant, as well as Marvin Lewis, the coach of the Cincinnati Bengals. ˛

LAGERHEAD TAVERN 155 High Bluff Road, Hilton Head Plantation. 843-684-2184, www. lagerheadtavern.com. 

Q: What specials do you offer during Bengals games? A: We have Ohio-inspired food specials, including Cincinnati chili (the famous three-way), Montgomery Inn ribs, Big Boy burgers, cheese Coneys, Graeter’s ice cream and much, much more.˛

MANGIAMO! 2000 Main St. 843-682-2444. 

Q: Montgomery Inn ribs are legendary in the Midwest. How did you get them on your menu?

A: We are friends with the Gregorys, who own Montgomery Inn.˛ Q: What is something people may not realize about your restaurant? A: The Art Cafe, a paintyour-own-pottery studio, is located above the restaurant. It is also owned by my family.˛You can order beer, wine and food from Bomboras and we will deliver it up to you and you can eat and drink while you paint.˛You can also reserve a family night out, where you leave the kids upstairs to paint and eat while you enjoy dinner alone downstairs. Just be sure to make a reservation with the Art Cafe by calling 843-785-5525. M

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MAIN STREET CAFÉ 1411 Main Street Village. 843-689-3999. 

MUNCHIES 1407 Main St. 843-785-3354.  NEW YORK CITY PIZZA 45 Pembroke Drive.

843-689-2222.  OCEANS RESTAURANT 2 Grasslawn Avenue at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. 843-681-4000.  OKKO 95 Mathews Drive. 843-341-3377.  OLD FORT PUB 65 Skull Creek Drive. 843681-2386.  OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 20 Hatton Place.

843-681-4329.  PAN FRESCO OLE 55 Matthews Drive.

843-681-5989. 

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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 RUBY LEE’S 46 Wild Horse Road. 843-6817829. LDS

DO YUMMY HOUSE 2 Southwood Park Drive.

843-681-5888. LD

HILTON HEAD MID-ISLAND

843 890 William Hilton Parkway, Fresh Market Shoppes. 843-686-8843. LD ALEXANDER’S 76 Queens Folly Road. 843785-4999. 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 BUCCI’S ITALIAN CUISINE 13 Harbourside Lane, Shelter Cove. 843785-3300. LDO CAPTAIN GILLAN’S 18 Harbourside Lane, Shelter Cove Harbour.

843-785-4442 LDO CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL 14 Folly Field Drive. 843-785-5007. LD

STREET MEET 95 Mathews Drive, Port Royal Plaza. 843-842-2570. LDO

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. com D

SUNSET GRILLE 43 Jenkins Island Road.

843-689-6744. LDOS

ARTHUR’S GRILLE Arthur Hills course, Palmetto Dunes. 843-785-1191. LD

TJ’S TAKE AND BAKE PIZZA 35 Main St. 843-681-2900. LD

BIG JIM’S BBQ, BURGERS AND PIZZA Robert Trent Jones course, Palmetto Dunes.

843-785-1165. LD

COCO’S ON THE BEACH 663 William Hilton Parkway; also located at beach marker 94A. 843-842-2626. LD

SKULL CREEK BOATHOUSE 397 Squire Pope Road. 843-681-3663. DO STARBUCKS 430 William Hilton Pkway in Pineland Station. 843-689-6823.

WISEGUYS 1513 Main St. 843-842-8866.

CAFÉ AT THE MARRIOTT Oceanside at Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa, Palmetto Dunes. 843-686-8488. BL CHARLIE GRAINGERS 40 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-7853200, charliegraingers.com 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 Pkwy., 843842-9775. LD DYE’S GULLAH FIXIN’S 840 William Hilton Parkway, Atrium Building. 843-681-8106, www.dyesgullahfixins.com LD ELA’S BLU WATER GRILLE Featured in Bon 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 FLORA’S ITALIAN CAFE 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square. 843-8428200. D FRENCH BAKERY The bakery was estab-

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DINING lished 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 GATOR’Z PIZZA Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort. 843-842-0004. D GIUSEPPI’S PIZZA AND PASTA 32 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove. 843-785-4144.

LD HAROLD’S DINER 641 William Hilton Parkway. 843-842-9292. BL HH PRIME Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes. 843-842-8000.

BLDS HICKORY TAVERN 50 Shelter Cove Lane. 843802-0010. LD ISLAND BAGEL & DELI Fresh-baked bagels made from scratch, water-boiled and baked each day. Hoagies, salads, pastries and coffee are also served. The restaurant was featured in the July 2013 issue of Southern Living magazine. South Island Square. 843686-3353. 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

of wine. 101 Marshland Road. 843-6816040. www.oldoysterfactory.com. DO

LUCKY ROOSTER KITCHEN + BAR 841 William Hilton Parkway, Unit A, South Island Square. 843-681-3474, www.luckyroosterhhi.com. DO

ORANGE LEAF 38 Shelter Cove Lane, 843689-5323. www.orangeleafyogurt.com.

MAYWOOD DAVIS 612 William Hilton Parkway. 843-368-2839, www.maywooddavis.com.

MEDITERRANEAN HARBOUR BAR AND GRILL You can be a meat lover or a vegetarian, with choices from Lebanese steaks, lamb, seafood, vegetables and gluten-free appetizers. Mediterranean Harbour Bar and Grill focuses on homemade recipes from Lebanon using ingredients such as olive oil, lemon juice, herbs and garlic. 13 Harbourside Lane, Unit B, Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-842-9991, mediterraneanharbour.com. DO

PAZZO 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 843-842-9463. LD THE PHOENIX BISTRO 70 Marshland Road, 843-342-2880, phoenixbistro.com BL 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. 843-7858576. LD SCOTT’S FISH MARKET RESTAURANT AND BAR 17 Harbour Side Lane. 843-7857575. D

NEW YORK CITY PIZZA 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 119, Shelter Cove Towne Centre.

843-785-4200. LD

SAN MIGUEL’S 9 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-842-4555. www.sanmiguels.com. 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

SANTA FE CAFÉ 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 843-7853838. 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. 843-7852650. www.waybackburgers.com. LDO WORLD OF BEER 30 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. www. worldofbeer.com. LDO XO SPORTS SPIRITS Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes. 843341-8080.

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AMIGOS CAFE Y CANTINA 70 Pope Avenue. 843-785-8226. LD ANGLER’S BEACH MARKET GRILL 2 North Forest Beach Dr., 843-785-3474. LD ANNIE O’S 124 Arrow Road. 843-3412664. LD ASIAN BISTRO 51 New Orleans Road. 843686-9888. LD AUNT CHILADA’S EASY STREET CAFE 69 Pope Avenue. 843-785-7700. LD BAILEY’S BAR & TERRACE Sonesta Resort; 130 Shipyard Drive. 843-842-2400. LD BEACH BREAK GRILL 24 Palmetto Bay

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DINING Road, Suite F. 843-785-2466. LD BESS’ DELICATESSEN AND CATERING Lunch specials include fresh homemade soups and assorted salads, and freshly oven-roasted turkey breast. Bess’ features Boar’s Head meats and cheeses. 55 New Orleans Road, Fountain Center. 843-7855504. www.bessdeli.com. BL BIG BAMBOO CAFE After expanding its outside deck, owners of the Big Bamboo Café decided to upgrade their menu, focusing on fresh seafood items. Many fried items have been replaced with healthier grilled options, such as chargrilled chicken tacos. 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-686-3443. www.bigbamboocafe. com. LDO BLACK MARLIN BAYSIDE GRILL AND HURRICANE BAR 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 843-785-4950.

LDS BOMBORAS GRILLE An award-winning restaurant and bar, located steps away from the beach. Offering fresh and local Lowcountry ingredients paired with craft beers and wine. Bomboras Grille is open for lunch and dinner. A kids menu is available.

The locals call them the BOMB. 5 Lagoon Road. 843-689-2662. LDO BAYLEY’S 130 Shipyard Drive. Sonesta Resort. 843-842-2400. BD

BRITISH OPEN PUB 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Unit D3 in The Village at Wexford.

843-686-6736. LDO

CASEY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILLE 37 New Orleans Road. 843-785-2255.

LDO

BRICKYARD PUB 45 Shipyard Drive, #200.

843-681-1530. LDO

CATCH 22 37 New Orleans Plaza. 843-7856261. D

BULLIES BBQ 3 Regents Parkway. 843686-7427. LD

CHARBAR CO. Executive chef Scott Bodkin’s burger creations have made this a local favorite, serving award-winning gourmet burgers, sandwiches, salads and more.

33 Office Park Road, Suite 213. Park Plaza, 843-785-2427. 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 D&D coffee beans in the world. Local baristas carefully grind and brew every shot and mix every cup by hand. Coligny Plaza. 843-3426400. BL

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 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.

COAST Sea Pines Beach Club. 843-8421888. LD

COLIGNY DELI & GRILL Coligny Plaza. 843785-4440. 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 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 CRAVE BY DANIEL’S 2 North Forest Beach Drive, #108. 843-341-9379. 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 ELECTRIC PIANO 33 Office Park Road. 843-

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DINING 785-5399. O FAT BABY’S 1034 William Hilton Parkway.

843-842-4200. LD FIESTA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL 51 New Orleans Road. 843-785-4788. LD FLATBREAD GRILL 2 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-341-2225. flatb eadgrillhhi.com.

LD FRENCH KISS BAKERY Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-687-5471.

BL FROZEN MOO Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-842-3131.

FROSTY FROG CAFE 1 North Forest Beach in Coligny Plaza. 843-686-3764. LDO GRINGO’S DINER E-5, Coligny Plaza. 843785-5400.

GRUBY’S NEW YORK DELI 890 William Hilton Parkway in the Fresh Market Shoppes.

843-842-9111. BL HARBOURSIDE BURGERS AND BREWS Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort, 843-8421444, www.seapines.com. LD HARBOUR TOWN BAKERY AND CAFE Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-363-2021.

BL HEYWARD’S 130 Shipyard Drive. Sonesta Resort. 843-842-2400. BD HILTON HEAD DINER 6 Marina Side Drive.

843-686-2400. BLDO HILTON HEAD BREWING COMPANY 7C Greenwood Drive (Reilley’s Plaza), Hilton Head Plaza. 843-785-3900. www.hhbrewingco.com.LD HILTON HEAD ICE CREAM 55 New Orleans Road, #114. 843-852-6333.

HINCHEY’S CHICAGO BAR AND GRILL Circle Center, Pope Avenue. 843-686-5959.

LDO HINOKI OF KURAMA 37 New Orleans Road.

843-785-9800. LD HOLY TEQUILA Holy Tequila offers a harmonizing blend of Mexican street food with new American flavors Its inviting space features an open kitchen, an indoor/outdoor open-air seating area, a large tequila bar and a private tasting room. The menu features a wide variety of gourmet tacos, quesadillas, salads and small plates, all priced under $11; and a fully stocked bar with more than 40 premium tequilas, handcrafted specialty cocktails, Mexican beers and Spanish-inspired wines.

33 Office Park Road, Suite 228. 843-6818226. LD HUGO’S SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE 841 William Hilton Parkway. 843-785-4846.

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. 843-8428620. 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. 843-785-9070.

LDO KENNY B’S FRENCH QUARTER CAFE 70 Pope Avenue 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. 843-3638380. www.linksamericangrill.com. LD LIVE OAK 100 North Sea Pines Drive, 843842-1441. www.liveoaklowcountrycuisine. com. LD LOCAL PIE Only the highest quality, regionally sourced ingredients go into these woodfi ed, house-made pies. A local business, with local staff and local suppliers. 55 New Orleans Road. 843-842-7437. info@localpie. com. LD A LOWCOUNTRY BACKYARD 32 Palmetto Bay Road at The Village Exchange. 843-7859273. BLD LODGE BEER AND GROWLER BAR 7B Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 843842-8966. DO 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

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ONE HOT MAMA’S 7 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 843-682-6262. LDSO

9 Palmetto Bay Rd. 843-785-4955. seafirehhi com D

PALMETTO BAY SUNRISE CAFÉ 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 843686-3232. BL

SIGNALS LOUNGE 130 Shipyard Drive, Sonesta Resort. 843-842-2400. O

PHILLY’S CAFÉ AND DELI 102 Fountain Center, New Orleans Road. 843785-9966. L PINO GELATO 1000 William Hilton Parkway, The Village at Wexford. 843-842-2822.

SIGNE’S BAKERY & CAFE 93 Arrow Road.

843-785-9118. BLS SKILLETS CAFÉ Coligny Plaza. 843-7853131. BLD THE SMOKEHOUSE 34 Palmetto Bay Road.

843-842-4227. BLDO

PLANTATION CAFÉ AND DELI (SOUTH) 81 Pope Avenue in Heritage Plaza. 843-7859020. BL

SOUTHERN CONEY & BREAKFAST 70 Pope Avenue in Circle Center. 843-6892447. BL

POMODORI 1 New Orleans Road. 843-6863100. D

SPIRIT OF HARBOUR TOWN 843-363-9026. www.vagabondcruise.com.

THE PORCH The Beach House. 1 South Forest Beach Drive. 843-785-5126. BLD

STACK’S PANCAKES OF HILTON HEAD 2 Regency Parkway. 843-341-3347. BLD

PORTER & PIG Quality beer, proprietary cocktails and select wines with accompanying charcuterie, cheeses and shared plates.

1000 William Hilton Parkway, The Village at Wexford. 843-715-3224. www.porter-pig. com. D

STARBUCKS (SOUTH) 11 Palmetto Bay Road.

843-341-5477.

PURE NATURAL MARKET 1012 William Hilton Parkway. 843-342-7873. BL QUARTERDECK 149 Lighthouse Road, Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-842-1999.

LDO RED FISH Upscale dining at its finest Head chef Chaun Bescos takes advantage of his close relationship with local growers and farmers markets, tailoring Red Fish’s menu around the foods that are in season. The result is an eclectic blend of seafood, steaks, fresh fruit and local vegetables. 8 Archer Road.

843-686-3388. www.redfishofhiltonh ad. com. LD

STEAMERS 28 Coligny Plaza. 843-785-2070.

LD STELLINI 15 Executive Park Road. 843-7857006. D STU’S SURFSIDE 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-686-7873. LD THE STUDIO 20 Executive Park Road. 843785-6000. D SUNSET SLUSH 81 Pope Ave., 843-785-7851.

SWEET CAROLINA CUPCAKES 1 N. Forest Beach Drive. 843-342-2611.

TIKI HUT 1 South Forest Beach Drive at the Beach House. 843-785-5126. OLD TOPSIDE WATERFRONT RESTAURANT Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-842-1999. D

REILLEY’S GRILL & BAR (SOUTH) 7D Greenwood Drive. 843-842-4414. LDO

TRATTORIA DIVINA 33 Office Park Road.

843-686-4442. D

RELISH CAFE 33 Office Park Road, Park Plaza.

843-342-4800. LD

TRUFFLES CAFE (SEA PINES) Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups and garden salads. 71 Lighthouse Road, Sea Pines Center. 843-6716136. www.trufflescafe.com LD

RITA’S ITALIAN ICE 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-686-2596. ritasice. com.

ROY’S PLACE 33 Office Park Road, 843-7854646. www.roysplacehhi.com. LD RUBY LEE’S SOUTH 19 Dunnigans Ally.

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 Resort. 843-671-7327. www.saltydog. com. LD SAGE ROOM 81 Pope Ave., Heritage Plaza.

843-785-5352. D SEA SHACK 6 Executive Park Drive. 843-7852464. LD SEAFIRE MODERN HIBACHI GRILL & BAR

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. @Twistedcorkhhi LD VINE 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza. 843-686-3900. LD WATUSI A place for breakfast, lunch and coffee. The cafe’s interior mirrors a warm, cozy living room where families and friends can gather and enjoy food in a casual home-style setting. 71 Pope Ave. 843-686-5200. www. islandwatusi.com. BL WHICH WICH? 70 Pope Ave., Suite 13. 843715-9424, 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. 843-842-1200.

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DINING WRECK OF THE SALTY DOG South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 843-671-7327. D

COCONUTS BAR & GRILLE 39 Persimmon St. 843-757-0602. DO

XO SPORTS SPIRITS Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, 843-842-8000. LDO

CORKS NEIGHBORHOOD WINE BAR 1297 May River Road. 843-815-5168. DO

BLUFFTON

CORNER PERK CAFE 1297 May River Road. 843-816-5674. cornerperk.com. BL

AGAVE SIDE BAR 13 State of Mind St. 843757-9190. LD

THE COTTAGE CAFE, BAKERY AND TEA ROOM 38 Calhoun St. 843-757-0508. www.thecottagebluffton.com. BL

AMIGOS BELFAIR (BLUFFTON) 133 Towne Drive. 843-815-8226. LD

THE DEPOT 15 Captains Cove Road, 843-837-1893. thedepotbluffton.com.

BACKWATER BILL’S 20 Hampton Lake Drive. 843-875-5253. LDO

DOLCE VITA 163 Bluffton Road, Suite F. 843-815-6900 D

BLUFFTON BBQ 11 State of Mind St. 843757-7427. www.blufftonbbq.com. LD

DOWNTOWN DELI 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 843-815-5005. BL

BLUFFTON FAMILY SEAFOOD HOUSE 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 843-757-4010.

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DOUGH PUNCHERS BAKERY 1536 Fording Island Road, #104. 843-837-1177.

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 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 CHEAP SEATS TAVERN 2 142 Burnt Church Road, 843-837-3287. LD CHEEBURGER CHEEBURGER 108 Buckwalter Parkway. 843-837-2433.

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. LD CLAUDE & ULI’S BISTRO 1533 Fording Island Road. 843-837-3336. LD

EL SUPER INTERNACIONAL 33 Sherington Drive. 843-815-8113. LD FARM 1301 May River Road. www.farmbluffton.com. D FAT PATTIES AND SALT MARSH BREWING 207 Bluffton Road. 843-3791500. fat-patties.com. LD FIREHOUSE SUBS 32 Malphrus Road, #109. 843-815-7827. LD FIESTA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL 876 Fording Island Road, Suite 1. 843-7067280. LD GIUSEPPI’S PIZZA AND PASTA 25 Bluffton Road. 843-815-9200. LD HANA SUSHI AND JAPANESE FUSION 1534 Fording Island Road. 843-837-3388, hanasushifusion.com. LD HINCHEY’S CHICAGO BAR & GRILL 104 Buckwalter Place, Suite 1A. 843-8365909. LD HOGSHEAD KITCHEN AND WINE BAR 1555 Fording Island Road. 843-837-4647.

LD HONEYBAKED HAM COMPANY 1060 Fording Island Road, 843-815-7388.

ISLAND BAGEL & DELI Fresh-baked bagels made from scratch, water-boiled and baked each day. Hoagies, salads, pastries and coffee are also served. Sheridan Park. 843815-5300. BL 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 JUICE HIVE 14 Johnston Way. 843-7572899.

KATIE O’DONNELL’S 1008 Fording Island Road in Kittie’s Crossing. 843-815-5555.

LDO KELLY’S TAVERN 11B Buckingham Plantation Drive. 843-837-3353. BLDO KOBE JAPANESE RESTAURANT 30

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Plantation Park Drive. 843-757-6688. LD LONGHORN Inside Tanger I. 843-7057001. LD LOS JALAPENO’S MEXICAN GRILL The Bridge Center. 843-837-2333. LD LOWCOUNTRY FLOWER GIRLS Berkeley Place. 843-837-2253. BL MAY RIVER GRILL 1263 May River Road.

843-757-5755. LD MELLOW MUSHROOM 872 Fording Island Road. 843-706-0800, mellowmushroom.com. LDO

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 RIVER HOUSE RESTAURANT 476 Mount Pelia Road in Palmetto Bluff. 843-706-6500.

LD RUAN THAI CUISINE II 26 Towne Drive, Belfair Town Village. 843-757-9479. LD SAIGON CAFE 1304 Fording Island Road.

843-837-1800. BLD

MIDNIGHT BAKER 14 Promenade St. 843815-5355. LB

SAKE HOUSE 1017 Fording Island Road, Suite 105. 843-706-9222. LD

MI TIERRA 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 843757-7200. LD

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 keep the whole family happy. 843-837-3344.

Bluffton.saltydog.com. LD

MI TIERRITA 214 Okatie Village Drive. 843705-0925. LD MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL 3 Malphrus Road. 843-837-8722. LD MULBERRY STREET TRATTORIA 1476 Fording Island Road. 843-837-2426.

LDS NEO 326 Moss Creek Village. 843-8375111. LD NONNA ROSA 198 Okatie Village Drive, Okatie. 843 707-1750, nonnarosabluffton. com LD OLD TOWN DISPENSARY 15 Captains Cove. 843-837-1893. LDO OROBELLO’S BISTRO & PIZZERIA 103 Buckwalter Place, Unit 108. 843-8375637. www.orobellosbluffton.com. LDO OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 100 Buckwalter Place. 843-757-9888. LD THE OYSTER BAR 15 State of Mind St. 843-757-5750. LD PANDA CHINESE RESTAURANT 25 Bluffton Road. 843-815-6790. 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 PLANTATION CAFE 1532 Fording Island Road. 843-815-4445.BL POUR RICHARD’S 4376 Bluffton Parkway.

843-757-1999. DO 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

SIGLER’S ROTISSERIE 12 Sheridan Park Circle. 843-815-5030. D SIPPIN COW 1D Promenade, 843-7575051. BL 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 ZOES KITCHEN Tanger I Outlet Center.

843-837-5410. LD

DAUFUSKIE ISLAND EAGLE’S NEST 56 Fuskie Lane, Bloody Point. 843-341-5522.

MARSHSIDE MAMA’S CAFE 15 Haig Point Road on County Landing.

843-785-4755. LD OLD DAUFUSKIE CRAB CO 256 Cooper River Landing Rd. 843-7856653. M

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LAST CALL

How to ruin a country, a recipe for disaster

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MARC FREY

mfrey@freymedia.com

...if you create a system where the tide does not lift all boats, we eventually are all going to end up in the swamp”

SOUND OFF Please send your comments to mfrey@freymedia.com.

I would like to get your feedback on this idea.

he recipe of how to ruin a great country starts with a political system that is broken and divided into two factions that seem unable to produce any results for the people who elected them. Unfortunately, that is happening in a time when decisive actions are crucial for the well-being of the U.S. and when the world needs our leadership to create a sustainable planet.

Then add decades of failed foreign policy. At the center of it, the unnecessary and unproductive occupation of Afghanistan and Iraq. Together with our other various involvements in Syria and Pakistan, the cost has escalated to an incomprehensible $4.79 trillion, according to a report from Boston University political science professor Neta C. Crawford. To read the 21-page report, go to www.hiltonheadmonthly. com/costofwar. In the meantime, we are unable to fin common ground with China and Russia over global affairs, and as a result there is no resolute plan for eliminating the undeniable threat of climate change.

While we let this simmer with no clear way forward, prepare unrest at the home front by mixing up some of the following ingredients: Let large corporations get away with white-collar crime that hurts ordinary consumers, and when the businesses get caught, simply slap a fine on them, which they shrug off until the next time. To this add a generous helping of a crumbling infrastructure — just at a time when gas prices are low and money could be raised to fix it and create good paying jobs (the ones we lost to outsourcing manufacturing overseas). Make sure that racial tensions are at an all-time high and that income inequality has reached a boiling point. If the meal needs a bit more substance, simply fall short on all the promises we hear over and over again from all politicians: that we will overhaul our school system to prepare students for the challenges of tomorrow, and for those who make it through a four-year college, add a healthy serving of student debt. All while we continue to increase the national debt with no end in sight.

Does all of this sound a tad cynical and unnecessarily pessimistic? Well it might be, but this is exactly what is happening. Unfortunately, neither of the mainstream candidates for president is offering any clear path forward — which explains their negative ratings. While one pretty much guarantees much of the same, the other vows to change it all but with completely unrealistic measures and expectations. Since when do billionaires really care about the rest of us —unless their name is

Bill Gates — especially one who seems to be mostly interested in himself?

When I bring this up in private conversations, the most common answer I get is: Yes, but it is not better in Europe or anywhere else in the world. While that might be true, is that really the measure of what we are capable of? Did our nation not set out to break all barriers and create a new world order? Maybe my interpretation of the “American dream” is way too naïve. All I know is that if you are born in a underprivileged community, your odds of getting shot or ending up in prison are much higher than your chance for upward mobility — and that is exactly the opposite of the way it should be.

As I’ve said many times in this column, I’m a capitalist at heart. But I also know that if you create a system where the tide does not lift all boats, we eventually are all going to end up in the swamp.

What we need are leaders in politics and business that put aside their personal greed and start to believe that creating common good is the core of what matters, and that sharing wealth across the entire population helps the nation in the long term — and in return, their own agenda. While this sounds like a stark contrast of what is happening now, we should not underestimate the American will to reinvent itself.

In the meantime, the going will continue to be rough and will create plenty of bumps and bruises.

If you didn’t like the taste of the above recipe, try the following: • Limit the terms of any political office and pay a generous bonus based on measurable success, and limit the influence of lobbists.

• Fight terrorists on their own turf, not their own soil.

• Tax corporations based on the amount of goods and services they sell in the U.S., regardless of which tax haven they choose to shield their earnings.

• Raise the minimum wage to a living wage in order to reduce welfare.

• Instead of investing in rebuilding foreign countries, invest in rebuilding our own communities and give states that depend on the production of fossil fuels the money to diversify their economies.

• Strengthen institutions like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that have the power to stop fina cial institutions, consumer brands, etc., from taking advantage of ordinary consumers.

• Add an ingredient of your own choosing.

Onwards! M

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