Hilton Head Monthly November 2016

HURRICA NE M AT THE W

hilton head

The storm made heroes of so many, and reminded us ALL of the power of community

REBUILDING THE LOWCOUNTRY

SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

NOVEMBER 2016 HILTONHEADMONTHLY.COM

NOV 16 Cover.indd 1

10/28/16 5:49 PM

Hargray_1116.indd 2

10/28/16 1:26 PM

Hargray_1116.indd 1

10/28/16 1:27 PM

stone

o

tile

o

area rugs

o

wood

o

carpet

35 main street, suite 110 hilton head, sc 29926 o (843) 342–4955 w w w. k p m f l o o r i n g . c o m o

KPM_1116.indd 2

10/28/16 1:38 PM

CourtAtkinsGroup_1116.indd 3

10/28/16 1:39 PM

monthly address PO Box 5926, Hilton Head Island, SC 29938 offices 1-843-842-6988 fax 843-842-5743 web hiltonheadmonthly.com

SUBSCRIPTIONS

One-year (12-issue) subscriptions are $12.

843-785-1889 or subscriptions@hiltonheadmonthly.com CEO

Marc Frey marc@hiltonheadmonthly.com PRESIDENT Anuska Frey afrey@freymedia.com PUBLISHER Lori Goodridge-Cribb lori@hiltonheadmonthly.com 1-834-842-6988, Option 2 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Lance Hanlin lance@hiltonheadmonthly.com 1-834-842-6988, Option 3 ART DIRECTOR Jeremy Swartz jeremy@hiltonheadmonthly.com DESIGN Charles Grace charles@hiltonheadmonthly.com MARKETING DIRECTOR Samantha Nochitta samantha@hiltonheadmonthly.com CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Arno Dimmling, Rob Kaufman, Lloyd Wainscott, Butch Hirsch, Mike Ritterbeck, W Photography, Josh Amacher, Cassie Clayshulte Photography, Lynda Tholen, Renée Ittner-McManus, George Street Photo & Video, J. Savage Gibson Photography CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Dean Rowland, Luana M. Graves Sellars, Barry Kaufman, Robyn Passante, Elihu Spencer, Becca Edwards, Jean Beck, Carrie Hirsch, Don McLoud, Lisa Allen, Dr. Gloria Holmes, Tim Wood, Kim Kachmann-Geltz, Amy Coyne Bredeson, Erin Laytham Lentz, Maggie Hoffman, Hallie Martin-Hanlin, David Bennett, Lisa Sulka, Mark Staff, Leli Holmes, Nicole Schultz, Pete Nardi, Erinn McGuire, Kingston Rhoads, Paula Magrini EDITORIAL & DESIGN SUPPORT Ellis Harman, Katy Metzger, Jean Meaney Wheatly, Allyson Venrick, Nicole Moore ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVES Rebecca V. Kerns rebecca@hiltonheadmonthly.com 1-843-842-6988, Option 5 Cathy Flory cathy@hiltonheadmonthly.com 1-843-842-6988, Option 6 Majka Yarbrough majka@hiltonheadmonthly.com 1-843-842-6988, Option 7 Mary Ann Kent maryann@hiltonheadmonthly.com 843-384-9390

4 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 004 Rail.indd 4

10/28/16 4:47 PM

OHH_1116.indd 5

10/28/16 1:41 PM

HHChamber_1116.indd 6

10/28/16 1:41 PM

SpringIsland_1116.indd 7

10/28/16 1:42 PM

PrenticeInteriors_1116.indd 8

10/28/16 1:43 PM

FordPlantation_1116.indd 9

10/28/16 1:44 PM

e n o G s i w e h t Mat ow N u o Y d e e N e W

Dear Friends: Supporting others comes as a natural reflex to most of us. Caring for others is taking on so many different forms. Some grabbed a chainsaw and helped their neighbors, extended their spare bedrooms, donated money or offered advice.

Beaufort’s assessor estimates the damage to the county from Matthew to top $50 million dollars.

Much of this is residential and our support goes to those recovering and cleaning up.

Businesses took a big hit and suffered a variety of losses from inventory to lost revenue. This is why, following this natural disaster, I’m launching a not-for-profit initiative with a clear mission: support locally owned business.

As we rebuild the Lowcountry spending locally will help the whole community because spending that stays local provides local returns. Research shows that the advantage of spending with independent local retailers versus national chains is a 48% vs. 14% recirculation rate. Independent restaurants hold a 65% to 30% edge. If you spend $20 at a local restaurant versus a chain, $13 versus $6 of it stays local.

As you go about your week, remember to shop more local. As you go about your holiday season go the extra step to shop local versus ordering online.

The results of these small changes can be amazing. If every family in the country shifted $20 a week to locally owned businesses instead of national chains, over $67 million would be directly returned to Beaufort County. Be part of this incredible shift!

As the broader community, consumers, and YOU get involved the support for Shop More Local will only grow.

Onwards!

READERS Sign-up for our newsletter and like us on Facebook @shopmorelocal BUSINESSES Sign-up for Free on shopmorelocal.org Marc Frey Founder ShopMoreLocal.org 52 New Orleans Rd, Suite 300 | Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 | 843 842 7878 | contact@shopmorelocal.org

NOV 16 10 FIrst Call 2.indd 10

10/28/16 6:05 PM

CoastalStatesBank_1116.indd 11

10/28/16 1:45 PM

NOV.

HURRICANE MATTHEW: 10-8-16

54 70

72

54

HURRICANE MATTHEW The storm made heroes of so many, and reminded us all of the power of community

64

HOW IT HAPPENED A complete timeline of Hurricane Matthew’s path from the Cape Verde Islands to the Lowcountry

68

LETTERS FROM OUR LEADERS Mayors David Bennett and Lisa Sulka re ect on the storm and look ahead to the future

80

72

HURRICANE DIARY Photos and thoughts from a professional photographer who stayed behind

80

HURRICANE BABIES Think evacuation was stressful? Many Lowcountry women went into labor during the storm

86

PICKING UP THE PIECES

105

Daufuskie Island’s return to normalcy after Hurricane Matthew

104

WHAT’S NEXT? There are many recovery and reconstruction lessons we can learn from Hugo

107

86

HURRICANE HEROES Stories of a few of the many men, women and children who went above and beyond

12 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 012-014 TOC.indd 12

10/28/16 5:18 PM

Let’s Try This Again! Join us FOR OUR 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE & SOUTHERN COASTAL LIVING BOOK SIGNING J O N I VA N D E R S L I C E

Southern Coastal Living S T Y L I S H LOWC O U N T R Y H O M E S

BY

J BANKS DESIGN

10.25” Height

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10; 10AM – 6PM AT J. BANKS DESIGN:

• Southern

Coastal Living Book Signing with Joni Vanderslice • Imaginative Holiday Decor • Gift Bizarre and Marketplace

• Giveaways and Register-to-Win Surprises • Refreshments Throughout the Day

J. BANKS DESIGN STUDIO & RETAIL STORE

35 N. Main Street | Hilton Head Island, SC | jbanksdesign.com | 843.681.5122

JBanks_1116.indd 13

10/28/16 1:46 PM

FEATURES 34

34 n WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Catch up with island native Gillian Bergeron, who lives in San Francisco

36 n FIRST FAMILIES OF HHI The Stewarts are a unique representation of family life before the bridge

44 n HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Find a gift for everyone on your list at a local shop

36

NOV. CONTENTS 128

48 n SHOP MORE LOCAL A new initiative is encouraging the support of locally owned businesses

126 n RESPECTING ELDERS Group of high school students helping to make life better for senior citizens

128 n SALUTING VETERANS Two concerts, a parade and a celebration highlight Veterans Day events

131 n ’TIS THE SEASON Monthly’s guide to de-stressing before the holidays

136 n T YING THE KNOT

142

International romance sprouted at Hilton Head Island restaurant

142 n LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT D.C. couple transforms property into perfect Lowcountry river house

207 n PECAN: AMERICA’S NUT The rich, mildly sweet, slightly crunchy, oval-shaped nut is quite addictive

212 n MUSIC TO YOUR MOUTH

216

Event hosts some of the biggest names in Southern food, drink and music

214 n TASTE OF THE SEASON Sample the best signature dishes of more than 35 Lowcountry restaurants

IN EVERY ISSUE 10 n FIRST CALL 16 n AT THE HELM 16 n ONLINE 20 n NEWS 24 n OPINION 28 n DIVERSITY 32 n VIBE 34 n PEOPLE 38 n BUSINESS 40 n ON THE MOVE 44 n SHOPPING 131 n HEALTH 132 n BOOKS 134 n BRIDAL 140 n SPORTS 142 n HOME 158 n REAL ESTATE 189 n CALENDAR 201 n SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT 202 n MUSIC 220 n DINING 224 n LAST CALL Retiring in paradise PAGE 122

216 n FACE BEHIND THE FOOD A Q&A with Ian Mason, restaurant manager of Michael Anthony’s 14 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 012-014 TOC.indd 14

10/28/16 5:18 PM

MortgageNetwork_1116.indd 15

10/28/16 1:46 PM

AT THE HELM

PHOTO BY ARNO DIMMLING

My sweet neighborhood

LORI GOODRIDGE-CRIBB lori@hiltonheadmonthly.com

I

have lived here for nearly 30 years. My first hurricane evacuation was for Hugo in 1989, and as Matthew approached, I joined those who remembered its difficulties — 10-hour drives to Atlanta and worse.

We all knew this storm was going to scare us. But watching the forecasts that had it hugging so closely to the shore, we knew that it was going to be different than the storms that have come through in recent years.

As a company, Hilton Head Monthly closed its office and staff dispersed to safe places to see what would happen. Watching the news and social media over the next few days was extremely stressful. When I woke up Sunday morning, I could not believe what I heard. Like all of you, I saw pictures online.

If you know me well, you know I don’t live on social media, but in the days following the storm I was so grateful for Facebook and my neighborhood’s network on the NextDoor app. I could not believe what so many brave souls who stayed did to get information to the rest of us about the devastation.

When I returned on Tuesday, I was warned by my niece to brace myself, but nothing could have prepared me for what I saw. I just cried. I am still so sad when I see the piles of lumber and debris by the streets.

We are all in a bit of shock, but I will tell you the minute I returned to my desk I could not believe the acts of kindness and heroism that I heard. Every neighborhood had at least one person who went above and beyond. In my neighborhood, one of the many heroes was Craig Ryan. He has some good karma coming his way!

We obviously had to change from the carefully planned Luxury issue to the story of Matthew for November. There are always silver linings in bad situations, and I am seeing them every day.

I’ve seen my neighbors coming together, and tremendous community spirit throughout the Lowcountry. This issue is dedicated to what we love most: our communities. In addition to the great stories of heroism following the hurricane, we have our annual Holiday Gift Guide, a salute to veterans living in the Lowcountry, a special retirement section and much, much more.

In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, there is much to be done to rebuild our community. Here at Frey Media and Hilton Head Monthly, we want to remind you that one of the best ways you can help our friends and neighbors get back on their feet is to try to spend your money with locally owned businesses. Please visit shopmorelocal. com for a listing of local businesses and an e-commerce site where you can buy local products. If you are a business owner, please sign up and help local consumers find your store and products. It’s free to participate. M

ABOUT THE COVER: What image best illustrates the stress, heartache, heroism and community spirit the Lowcountry experienced before, during and after Hurricane Matthew? Of the thousands of images art director Jeremy Swartz had to choose from, he ended up going with a simple tree trunk. “Everywhere we look there are wood rings,” he said. “There is also a lot of symbolism with rings uniting and bringing people together, and of course, the hurricane itself was a total ring of destruction.”

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES HILTONHEADMONTHLY.COM

STORIES: MORE FROM MATTHEW Believe it or not, we have much more hurricane-related information than you will find printed in this issue.

Find even more content online.

VIDEO: ANGELS WITH CHAINSAWS Many Bluffton High School teachers, football players, cheerleaders and neighbors formed a cleanup crew to help those in need. Watch video of them in action.

PHOTOS: FROM OUR READERS We asked our readers to send us their hurricane photos.

Find an online gallery filled with some of the most powerful images we received.

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

16 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 016 Helm.indd 16

10/28/16 4:50 PM

M a r y K a t e  M o l l y  Ti f f a n y  B e t h  D e a n n e  E l i z a b e t h  S u s a n  C a r r i e  C h r i s t i n e

RELIABILITY. After the evacuation was lifted, The Vacation Company brought in a tree and roofing company from Atlanta to assist their rental property with the recovery process.

With all of this hard work, over 80% of our properties are ready for guest arrivals, many with rental guests in house.

CAN WE HELP YOU?

Contact Dru Brown at 877.496.0084 to learn more about becoming a distinguished member of The Vacation Company family.

The Vacation Company | 42 New Orleans Road, Suite 102, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 877.496.0084 | Rent@VacationCompany.com | VacationCompany.com

VacationCompany_1116.indd 17

10/28/16 1:50 PM

WHEN CONSIDERING THE RECENT EXPERIENCE WITH HURRICANE MATTHEW,

homes and the Community Foundation offices as well. (Little damage; all

ONE WORD THAT COMES TO MIND IS “TIRELESS.”

is well). And our work is just beginning.

We watched the weather reports, hoping that, as time went on, Matthew

Those wishing to make a donation to or volunteer for recovery efforts

would lose strength and tire out before it got to Haiti and Bermuda. And

are asked to work through Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.

then before it arrived at the United States. And then before it hit Georgia/

In the wake of devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew, individuals,

South Carolina. Matthew’s tirelessness seemed to go on and on and on…

Tireless

groups and corporations wishing to donate to recovery and rebuilding

Our county and town governments and our first responders worked

efforts in the Lowcountry can make donations to Community Foundation of the Lowcountry’s Disaster Recovery and Rebuilding Fund. Our fund supports disaster recovery and rebuilding in Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton Counties.

To donate online, visit www.cf-lowcountry.org, click on the Donate Now

tirelessly through this whole ordeal. Folks stayed behind and helped with

button and select the Disaster Recovery and Rebuilding Fund from the

evacuations until the last minute, hunkered down and were as terrorized as

drop down menu. Checks can be mailed to Community Foundation of the

everyone else while they lived through the onslaught. And then there they

Lowcountry, P.O. Box 23019, Hilton Head Island, SC 29925. Please note

were—and continue to be—with long hours on little food and little sleep in

“Disaster Recovery” in the memo line.

assuring that communication and safety, transportation and power, water

Grants from the fund will be awarded to nonprofit organizations working

and tree/debris removal, and property protection were handled as quickly

on recovery and rebuilding efforts or impacted by the hurricane. On October 9,

and efficiently as possible.

the board of directors for Community Foundation of the Lowcountry agreed

And then the Community Foundation…

C

to add an additional $100,000 to the fund.

Additionally, we have partnered with Beaufort County

Our county and town governments and our first responders worked tirelessly through this whole ordeal.

to coordinate volunteer efforts during recovery and rebuilding. Beaufort County requires that individuals and groups wishing to volunteer first register online at Lowcountry Volunteer Connections at www. lowcountryvolunteerconnections.org/signup_registration.

All recovery volunteer needs will be coordinated through this website.

It is wonderful when a plan that has been carefully prepared works

We need your help, to the degree you are able, in sharing this information

when it needs to do so. And it is terrible when that plan is a Disaster Preparedness Plan and it becomes necessary to execute. Hurricane Matthew pulled the trigger on our plan, and we discovered that the plan worked. And

with friends and family. The needs will be great. And all of us will have to be tireless as we continue what could be a long rebuilding process.

so did our staff—from places such as western South Carolina to Georgia to North Carolina. We worked to stay on top of communications, of gifts and

Denise K. Spencer

grants, of needed decision-making by our Executive Committee (conference

President and CEO

calls are great). We worked tirelessly from afar while worried about our

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry

P

CommunityFoundation_1116_PP.indd 18

A

R

T

N

E

R

P

R

O

M

O

T

I

O

N

10/28/16 1:51 PM

ERNST AND CHRISTINA BRUDERER ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT THE ARTS. They collect interesting pieces and regularly make a gallery or museum visit part of their travel plans. They believe the arts are an essential component of a well-rounded education, and that performing and visual arts help build a healthy community.

When the Bruderers wanted to find a way to support this passion, they called on Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. We helped them set up the Bruderer Family Fund for Arts and Education, a donor advised fund that allows them to direct grants to programs and organizations that promote artistic and educational pursuits.

Whatever your passion, the Community Foundation can help you find the right giving vehicle to make a meaningful impact. Contact us today at 843.681.9100.

CommunityFoundation_1116_PP.indd 19

843.681.9100 cf-lowcountry.org

10/28/16 1:51 PM

NEWS

NOVEMBER

HIT

LIST

ALL SAINTS DAY (NOV. 1) ALL SOULS DAY (NOV. 2) HILTON HEAD ISLAND MOTORING FESTIVAL & CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE (NOV. 3-6) BLUFFTON INTERNATIONAL & CRAFT BEER FEST (NOV. 5) DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS (NOV. 6) ELECTION DAY (NOV. 8) STATE OF THE REGION (NOV. 10)

‘AMERICAN PICKERS’ LOOKING FOR LOCAL COLLECTORS “American Pickers” is looking for Hilton Head Island and Bluffton collectors to feature on an episode of the popular TV show.

Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their team explore the world of antique “picking” on the History Channel. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to americanpickers@ cineflix.com or call 855-653-7878. New episodes air at 9 p.m. Wednesdays on History.

BLUFFTON VETERANS DAY PARADE (NOV. 11) MUSIC TO YOUR MOUTH (NOV. 16-20)

THANKSGIVING (NOV. 24) TURKEY TROT (NOV. 24) BLACK FRIDAY (NOV. 25) CARAMEL APPLE FESTIVAL (NOV. 26)

DISCOVERY MUSEUM OPENS TOM PEEPLES DISCOVERY LAB The Coastal Discovery Museum recently held a grand opening for donors who supported the construction of a new $400,000 educational building and learning laboratory at the Coastal Discovery Museum. It was the first public announcement that the building was named in honor of Tom Peeples in recognition of his foresight in preserving historic Honey Horn and helping develop a successful public-private partnership between the Coastal Discovery Museum and the Town of Hilton Head Island. Support from the local community for the project was strong, with major grants from The Van Landingham Rotary, The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, The Heritage Classic Foundation, Women in Philanthropy, The Women’s Association of Hilton Head Island and more than 130 individual donors.

CAMPBELL

NEWHALL

CAMPBELL, NEWHALL TO BE INDUCTED INTO HHI HALL OF FAME The Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island recently announced that Emory Campbell and Caroline “Beany” Newhall will be inducted into the Hilton Head Island Hall of Fame on Nov. 10. Campbell is being recognized for his outstanding contributions to the cultural and environmental heritage of the Lowcountry. Throughout his career — first as an environmental health engineer for the Beaufort-Jasper Health Center and then as executive director of the Penn Center on St. Helena’s Island – Campbell worked vigorously to implement public health measure in impoverished rural areas and to preserve and enhance the rich Gullah heritage of the Sea Islands. Newhall (1904-1991) is being honored for her role as an environmentalist in preserving the original island habitat and natural beauty of Hilton Head. She persuaded island developer Charles Fraser to set aside a 50-acre tract of “green space” that became the Audubon Newhall Preserve on Palmetto Bay Road. Later, she was instrumental in development of the Whooping Crane Conservancy in Hilton Head Plantation.

The Rotary will host a buffet luncheon and induction ceremony at the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island at noon Thursday, Nov. 10, at which time the honorees will be recognized and the plaques presented.

20 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 020-032 Vibe.indd 20

10/28/16 5:47 PM

BeachProperties_1116.indd 21

10/28/16 1:52 PM

MORE SIDEWALKS COMING TO BUCK ISLAND ROAD

NEWS

HILTON HEAD NAMED AMONG

TOP U.S. ISLANDS

Condé Nast Traveler recently ranked Hilton Head Island the No. 3 island in the United States as part of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards. The Hawaiian islands of Maui and Oahu took the top two spots. The magazine had high praise for Hilton Head’s “pristine” beaches, shopping, bike trails, golf and restaurants “that could compete with major cities.”

Five local hotels were also listed among the magazine’s list of “Top 20 Southern Resorts" — Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort, The Inn & Club at Harbour Town, Montage Palmetto Bluff, Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort and Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort. The Savannah/ Hilton Head International Airport was named the No. 5 best airport in the country. Earlier this year, Travel + Leisure magazine readers voted Hilton Head Island as the best island in the continental United States.

The town of Bluffton recently began construction on the next phase of the Buck IslandSimmonsville Community sidewalk project. The project will install 1,200 linear feet of 5-foot wide sidewalks on Buck Island Road adjacent to the Toy Fields neighborhood across from the Wellstone development. The town, in cooperation with Palmetto Electric, will also install overhead lighting along the new section of sidewalk, as well as additional lighting to the north of the Toy Fields neighborhood along the existing sidewalk. “Future phases of this project will extend from the existing sidewalks along Buck Island and Simmonsville roads south to May River Road," said Bryan McIlwee, the town’s director of engineering. "Once this sidewalk project and the May River Streetscape project are complete, a resident will be able to walk from Buck Island or Simmonsville roads to the Bluffton Historic District.”

BLUFFTON TO ACQUIRE LAND IN HISTORIC DISTRICT

NEW HILTON HEAD ISLAND RESORT OPENS Hilton Grand Vacations recently opened its new Ocean Oak Resort, located near Coligny Beach Park on South Forest Beach.

The resort features 125 oceanfront suits, a zeroentry pool and sits on 7 acres. Each two-bedroom suite comes with a full kitchen, washer/dryer, and living and dining areas, along with access to an oceanfront pool, fitne s center, pool bar and a kids activity room. Its website lists rooms for the month of November starting at $198 per room.

MOST OF HUNTING ISLAND STATE PARK CLOSED FOR REST OF 2016 Due to Hurricane Matthew, most of Hunting Island State Park is closed until further notice. All reservations are cancelled and refunded through December 2016. Assessments showed hundreds of trees uprooted and strewn about, roads broken up, sidewalks missing, important protective dunes washed away, sand piled high in areas it wasn’t before, bathrooms with sand piled up to the toilets, structural and electrical damage, and even changes to the beachline. If you have pending reservations and need more information, call 866-345-7275. Although the majority of the park is closed to visitors, the park’s Nature Center and a small portion of the pier is open. The Nature Center will be staffed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, and the staff will provide basic information about the park and its recovery.

The town of Bluffton is set to acquire a 1.47 acre parcel of land located at 68 Boundary St. Situated between Dubois Park and the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society’s Heyward House, the property will be used as public open space and will provide additional public parking spaces in the Bluffton Historic District.

Bluffton Town Council approved this purchase at a recent Town Council meeting and passed a resolution to support the closing of the property. The property was transferred to the town of Bluffton the week of Oct. 3. The town purchased the property from Marsh Rentals for nearly $1.1 million The town used proceeds from the recent sale of townowned property at Bluffton Village as well as existing fund balance. The site is situated in the Historic District, which provides for retail shops, residences, restaurants, offices and other highly-intense land uses.

22 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 020-032 Vibe.indd 22

10/28/16 5:47 PM

SJCH_1116.indd 23

10/28/16 1:57 PM

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

GROUP URGES NO VOTE ON SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDA The Beaufort County School District is asking voters to approve a 10-year 1 percent increase in the sales tax and a $217 million bond issue on Nov. 8. This request is in the form of two questions on the November ballot. Citizens Advocating Responsible Education (CARE), is urging voters to vote no on both questions for three primary reasons: • No pressing need: The school district has not provided the evidence to support any immediate need. The district’s own numbers confirm that capacity exceeds enrollment for the next five years. Projecting what might happen after five years is not a conservative, prudent approach.

• Cost is extravagant: This plan will cost Lowcountry taxpayers close to double what they would pay in a traditional bond referendum. The district claims homeowners will benefit from a 42 percent reduction in property taxes, but the actual ballot language specifies no amount. It will especially hurt low-income families and those on fixed incomes with a regressive sales tax. It will also hit small businesses, especially businesses operating on small margins. Renters will not receive any property tax relief but will pay the sales tax increase for 10 years.

• A lack of trust in the superintendent and the majority of the school board: Superintendent Jeff Moss pleaded guilty to two state ethics violations, but said it was unintentional. The majority on the school board decided to do nothing in response.

Trust has been shattered.

There will be those who will proclaim, “You’re only hurting the kids” by rejecting this sales tax plan. Not true — not a dime of this money would go toward improving academic performance. This plan is for capital expenditures only — not more reading specialists, books, teaching assistants or to pay teachers more. The children of Beaufort County deserve better leadership and fiscal responsibility.

— Richard Bisi, co-founder of Citizens Advocating Responsible Education

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK Thank you and your group for being the source of information about all things Hilton Head. Be it good or bad, we are still a community, and now more than ever we need to and will help each other to return to the happiness we relate to the island we call Hilton Head. Keep up the good work.

— Skip Archer

LAST CALL WELL-WRITTEN, THOUGHT-PROVOKING Dear Marc: Just a quick note to convey how much my wife and I enjoy Hilton Head Monthly, and in particular your always well-written and thought-provoking "Last Call" column. Your topics are always relevant and display a genuine concern for the Hilton Head community and American society. Most importantly, you frequently articulate many common-sense and well-reasoned solutions. This is all too rare today. By 2020, my wife and I plan to retire from the rigors of our full-time teaching and administrative duties at George Mason University, sell our home here in northern Virginia and purchase a home on HIlton Head Island and become fulltime residents. Should you ever decide to seek elected political office at any level, please know you can count on two staunch supporters.

— Mark D. Camphouse

COMMUNITY GROWING BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS In your July issue Mayor Bennett suggests that the Family Circle Cup, which we lost to Daniel Island, was a positive factor in "that community growing by leaps and bounds.” If an arts campus were to have the same effect on Hilton Head, would that really be a welcome result?

— Nancy Lindstrom

FACEBOOK FEEDBACK

WHERE DID YOU GO? We asked our readers where they evacuated during Hurricane Matthew. Here are a few responses we received: Alice Adkins Shelton: East Tennessee Laura Lawson: Knoxville Beth Mitchell: North Carolina Susan McCrory Whitlow: Columbus, Georgia Noëlle Chrisman: Atlanta Nancy Gleason Paris: Athens, Georgia Lily Hanlin: Orangeburg Amy White: Virginia Jan Plante: Rockville, Maryland Mindy Zook-Weaver: Greenville Julie Haughton: Canton, Georgia Alyson Willette: Richmond, Virginia Hubbs Grimm: Augusta, then Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Katie Westbrook: Pensacola, Florida Pam Finnie Anderson: Clemson Tara Daniel: Alabama Terry Stump: Mountain Home, Virginia Alicia Dickson Daly: Lake Sinclair, Georgia Francine Ameden Gaudiosi: Stewartsville, New Jersey

STAY CONNECTED

FOLLOW US FOR UPDATES, NEWS, EVENTS AND GOOD CONVERSATION.

facebook.com/hiltonheadmonthly pinterest.com/hiltonheadmonthly twitter.com/hhmonthly instagram.com/hiltonheadmonthly

24 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 020-032 Vibe.indd 24

10/28/16 5:47 PM

Wyndham_1116.indd 25

10/28/16 1:58 PM

800 Main Street

“...a e

The impact of Hurricane Matthew on the real estate market in this area.

ENGEL & VÖLKERS is a premium lifestyle real estate company with 800 shops in international markets including Beverly Hills, New York, Atlanta, Dubai, London, New Orleans and Toronto. Just one year ago, this global company chose Hilton Head Island for their first shop in the South Eastern United States and are already flourishing. Part of that success is attributed to the strength of the Engel & Völkers global referral network. It is because of this connected network that local Broker-in-Charge, Rick Tuner, was able to reach out to his colleagues in New Orleans for learning and recommendations about the possible impact of Hurricane Matthew on the real estate market in this area. This is a summary of the learning and advice shared by Engel & Völkers New Orleans Broker, Marty Brantley, and Rick Turner, President and Broker-in-Charge of Engel & Völkers Hilton Head – Bluffton.

RICK TURNER: I was so reassured to hear that from Marty, who lived through such enormous and widespread devastation. We see now that Hilton Head Island and Bluffton residents are coming together to help each other in ways that we never imagined. Our community has always been generous in giving time and money to many deserving organizations. Now we are extending giving that to our neighbors, strangers, first responders and colleagues – the outpouring has been overwhelming and I know this will make us closer and stronger than ever. I know, like New Orleans, our communities and pride will remain strong and redefine us.

HHM: Start with the good news, were there any positive outcomes after Hurricane Katrina that we may expect?

MARTY BRANTLEY: There were actually a few ‘silver linings’ that we did not anticipate but are now thankful for. First is the stronger community that emerged and endured. Katrina redefined New Orleans. Following Katrina, the entire city rallied together to help each other. Neighbors met for the first time.

People volunteered, donated and shared with strangers. This spirit didn’t dissipate – 12 years later we have a much more caring city that is proud, compassionate and stronger than it ever was. Secondly, there was a renewal and gentrification of some ‘older’ neighborhoods. New Orleans did have some older homes, buildings and infrastructure. In renovating and rebuilding some areas that were ‘less desirable’, many of these have become some of the most desirable in the city.

P

Engel&Völkers_1116_PP.indd 26

A

R

T

N

E

R

HHM: As leaders in the real estate industry, what advice would you give to home owners to help them maintain their home value?

MARTY BRANTLEY: Based on our experience in New Orleans, the most important thing I can advise homeowners to do is when doing any renovation or reconstruction, protect themselves for down the road when they may want to sell.

P

R

O

M

O

T

I

O

N

10/28/16 1:59 PM

7 New Orleans Road

“...a stronger community that emerged and endured.”

Hurricane Matthew. While there may be some exceptions in some communities, 2016 was one of the strongest real estate markets in this area in history. I by no means want to diminish the pain and loss that Matthew caused, but there is no reason for a home seller to panic and sell off at a price that is too low. People move to this area for the lifestyle, beaches, activities and location. None of those have changed. People from our strong feeder markets will always want to move here, so I am advising clients to not undervalue their home.

With the help of our global network, we have produced a whitepaper called “The Matthew Effect” with advice and projections for home owners.

We are sending it to our clients and people can get a copy by emailing me at hiltonhead@evusa.com.

HHM: We visited your beautiful shop on Main Street and saw that you are opening soon at 7 New Orleans Road. Can you give us an update on your progress – Did Matthew set your openings back?

Yes, homeowners need to be To receive a complimentary digital cautious now of price gougers, copy of The Matthew Report or if you which unfortunately happens. But want to meet with an Engel & Völkers the quality of work is so important.

Real Estate Advisor, email your There will be a temptation to request to HiltonHead@evusa.com rush to rebuild damaged homes and during this time of distress, people may not do the due diligence they normally would in sourcing good trades and getting the right documentation.

When work is done by out of town, or unlicensed trades, and there is trouble down the road, home owners may not have any recourse – there is no place to turn if something goes wrong. When they want to sell their home, it may not be as desirable had the quality been better, done by a local, reputable company with the correct documentation.

RICK TURNER: We are sharing that advice with our clients. We are also telling them to try not to worry about their home value crashing due to

Engel&Völkers_1116_PP.indd 27

RICK TURNER: Our shop at 800 Main Street only had minor damage and was open the week after the storm. We always welcome anyone to our shop, but after the storm we were able to offer the use of our building, internet and international VoiP phones to anyone who needed those services and comforts. Unfortunately, Matthew set us back a bit at 7 New Orleans. We were completely ready to open the shop and a tree came through the roof, so we are now repairing that. Our shop opening at The Promenade may be delayed, as we want the trades to focus on residents who need them more. We expect to have it up and running before Christmas.

HHM: Finally, Engel & Völkers Hilton Head – Bluffton opened its doors here one year ago. How do you feel about your first year in business?

RICK TURNER: I couldn’t be more proud of what we have accomplished.

When we opened one year ago, I counted 143 brokers in our MLS, so when we opened, we were number 143 out of 143. Just one year later, the last time I looked, we were number 22 and very close to number 20. That is incredible success in just a year. What excites me the most is the success of our Advisors and clients. We have many clients who sold their home much quicker than the average days on market and for top dollar.

10/28/16 1:59 PM

the VIBE

DIVERSITY 101

RETHINKING HISTORY:

WHOSE ‘STORY’ IS IT, ANYWAY? PART I

“… those who do not have power over the story that dominates their lives, power to retell it, rethink it, deconstruct it, joke about it, and change it as times change, truly are powerless, because they cannot think new thoughts.”

— Salman Rushdie

BY GLORIA HOLMES, PH.D.

Dr. Gloria Holmes is a professor emeritus at the School of Education at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. Committed to promoting cultural literacy in schools and communities, she has worked as a diversity trainer for the 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.

R

ecently, I paid $99 to Ancestry.com for a DNA kit, provided the requested sample, and waited six weeks for a scientific analysis of the most fundamental elements of my identity. Like most of us, I wanted to unravel the mystery of my past; to find and make sense of those elusive pieces of the complex puzzle that is me.

Probably, on a deeper level, this is motivated by a very Freudian search for personal wholeness (but that’s another article). I was not surprised to learn that most of my DNA is traceable to Africa — mainly the Ivory Coast and Ghana. However, I was surprised to learn that a significant percentage of my DNA is traceable to the United Kingdom, and smaller amounts to East Asia, Melanesia, and Northern and Eastern Europe. It will probably take me the rest of my life to absorb and make sense of what I can learn from this in the context of who and what I am as an individual, and importantly, who and what I am in the context of my national, social and historical identities.

Ancestral searches can make us deeply reflective They can force us to grapple with the realities of the past even as we struggle with the realities of the present. They can force us to acknowledge that we cannot decouple the past from the present, like separating the cars of a train. The past and the present have an ironclad connection that is undeniable.

George Orwell wrote, “Who controls the present controls the past,” but isn’t it also true that who controls the past controls the present — and the future? In both statements, the key word is “control,” which conjures up the ideas of intentionality, power and self-interest.

Knowing my DNA made me think differently about the past and about history. It caused me to revisit these ideas through the lens of my background as an educator who is passionately interested in promoting conversations about diversity, multiculturalism and American pluralism. But, I must admit that my reflection on the past and history is also motivated by this time of year, especially the Columbus Day holiday in October and this month’s Thanksgiving celebrations. All of this made me think about what it means to control history.

History, according to Wikipedia, comes from the Greek word “historia,” which means “inquiry, knowledge acquired by investigation … the study of the past as it is described in written documents … an umbrella term that relates to past events as well as the memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation and interpretation of information about these events.”

Perhaps nothing about this definition is surprising unless we look a bit deeper. For example, if history relies on memory, it means that some events will be left out because memory is imperfect and unreliable and can erode with time. If history relies on discovery and collection, it means that some events will be left out or misunderstood because they may have been considered inconsequential and therefore were uncollected.

However, what is most significant to me is that what we call “history” is subject to the interpretation of information about past events.

Since interpretation is central to what we call history, shouldn’t we always be asking, “Whose story is this?” every time we’re asked to digest a pre-packaged set of historical facts?

28 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 020-032 Vibe.indd 28

10/28/16 5:51 PM

the VIBE Shouldn’t we begin with a healthy sense of skepticism, knowing that what we are being given (especially in schools) is someone’s version of history, someone’s interpretation of past events? And of course, the question of power underlies all of this; who has power, and who does not, is what brings us face to face with the issue of control. And shouldn’t we think about who can control what we think of as history?

The state of Texas recently provided the country with a Texassized example of how history, control and power are interconnected, and why these issues should never be ignored. In 2010, a major American textbook company colluded with the nation’s largest state to produce a version of American history that shocked many and produced headlines like the following: “ How Texas’ school board tried to pretend slavery never happened and why your kid’s school may be next” — The Huffington Post, May 24, 2010 “ New history books in Texas downplay slavery's role in Civil War, omit KKK and Jim Crow laws” — Reuters, July 7, 2015 “ Company apologizes for Texas textbook calling slaves ‘workers’: ‘We made a mistake’” — Newsweek, Oct. 5, 2015 “ Texas school board approves controversial textbook changes” — PBS, May 23, 2010 “ Texas officials: Schools should teach that slavery was ‘side issue’ to Civil War” — The Washington Post, July 5, 2015

For most people, it is inconceivable that anyone would ever consider talking about America’s past without mentioning slavery or by calling slaves “workers.” It’s like those who argue that the Holocaust never happened — that position is also incomprehensible to most people. However, research by historian James Loewen helps us understand how it’s possible to deny or distort such momentous moments in American and world history. In his book “Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong,” Loewen used his comparative analysis of American history textbooks to instruct us and to explain that what we think of as “history” is a construct that serves a political point of view.

After analyzing a wide range of American history textbooks in use in American classrooms, Loewen concluded that typically American history is presented as what Ronald Takaki called “a master narrative” — a constructed story that, like an ordinary novel, has a hero, a villain and a plot. Loewen argues that in this “story,” America itself is “heroified ” This means that “textbook authors treat America itself as a hero, indeed as the hero of their books, so they remove its warts.” And, Loewen places responsibility for this on teachers, as well as publishers and those who influence them who “have evidently concluded that what American society needs to stay strong is citizens who assent to its social structure and economic system without thought. As a consequence, today’s textbooks defend our economic system mindlessly, with unsupportable pieties about its unique lack of stratific tion; thus they produce alumni of American history courses unable to criticize or defend our system of social strati cation knowledgeably.”

Loewen’s analysis explains what happened in Texas. However, it also points to a powerful and frightening example that shows that what we call history can be arbitrary and subject to someNovember 2016 29

NOV 16 020-032 Vibe.indd 29

10/28/16 5:51 PM

the VIBE one’s interpretation of facts and events.

When we remove the “warts” from history, we are sanitizing it and leaving out important perspectives. For example, what happens when you hear American history as told from the perspective of the powerless, those who have little or no social control? How would the revered Thomas Jefferson look through the eyes of his teenage slave, Sally Hemings, with whom he fathered six children? What would westward expansion look like through the eyes of Native Americans whose land was appropriated while they were being told that “the only good Indian is a dead Indian?” How would the story of American history be told through the memories of the Chinese workers who helped build the Transcontinental Railroad, and then were excluded from U.S. citizenship?

This brings us back to a reconsideration of Columbus and Thanksgiving, and how this hero and this moment in American history have been interpreted, and taught, and internalized as truth.

There is a significant amount of information taken from primary sources, journals and diaries that show a more complex and disturbing view of Columbus’ discovery, and of the events leading to what we celebrate as Thanksgiving, than the superficial presentations most of us have grown up with. For example, I can still recite the children’s rhyme learned in elementary school that fi ed Columbus and the “discovery” of America in my brain forever. The first two lines were: “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue…”

Like generations of children before and after me, I was taught that Columbus was a brilliantly heroic, courageous and moral man. As I did a bit of research, I found that versions of the song are still being taught to children. For example, the lines from one version of the song are: “‘…

Indians! Indians!’ Columbus cried;/His heart was filled with joyful pride…/The Arakawa natives were very nice;/They gave the sailors food and spice…”

This sharply contrasts with Columbus’ diary account, which states: “As soon as I arrived on the first Island which I found, I took some of the natives by force” to coerce information from them about where to find gold. Most of the informa-

tion that we now have about Columbus’ exploits comes from Bartolomé de las Casas, a young priest who wrote the three-volume “History of the Indies.”

In it, de las Casas describes a different encounter from the one students have been taught. According to de las Casas, although the Arawaks had a peaceful nature, “our work was to exasperate ravage, kill, mangle and destroy … the admiral [Columbus] it is true, was blind as those who came after him, and he was so anxious to please the King that he committed irreparable crimes against the Indians…” I won’t give details about the crimes, but they can only be described as barbaric and inhumane.

This information has been available to historians for more than 500 years and yet, for the most part, children are still being told an unbalanced story of heroism and courageous discovery.

Similarly, Thanksgiving is entirely about celebration, and if we could detach it from its historical context, that would not be a problem. In some ways, I think that Thanksgiving is the best holiday of the year because the focus is on a joyous coming together of family and friends, and more and more it has become a day that is devoted to public service and selfless giving to those in need.

Many Americans plan their year around Thanksgiving, and schools, especially elementary schools, decorate classrooms and hallways with turkeys, corn, pilgrims and happy Indians. And there are re-enactments of what students are led to believe was the first Thanksgiving dinner, celebrated by Native Americans and the pilgrims. School children dress as either Indians or pilgrims, and they come together over a meal. I was invited to such a re-enactment; my granddaughter Jazmin was an Indian (my daughter insisted on this), and I partook of a meal of turkey and other customary dishes at her school. It was pure celebration.

The problem is that because of Thanksgiving’s mythic status in American culture, and because it is one of a few national holidays, in an information age it seems indefensible to ignore verifiable facts that document the real story. Like, the Columbus story, the celebration of Thanksgiving romanticizes the

encounters between the early settlers and the people we called Native Indians.

The truth is that this encounter begins a pattern of genocide, land theft and cultural extermination. One historian, Edmund Morgan, author of “American Slavery, American Freedom,” a history of early Virginia, wrote: “Since the Indians were better woodsmen than the English and virtually impossible to track down, the method was to feign peaceful intentions, let them settle down and plant their corn wherever they chose, and then, just before harvest, fall upon them killing as many as possible and burning the corn…”

One of the greatest ironies is that the pilgrims fervently believed that they had divine sanction for their actions, and quoted Biblical scriptures for support: Psalms 2:8: “Ask of me, and I shall give thee, the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.”

Romans 13:2 justified the appropriation of land: “Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.”

More than being ironic, the introduction of religion complicates the issue of history and the question “Whose story is it?” because among other things, it also introduces the issue of morality. Howard Zinn encapsulates the issues perfectly when he argues that rethinking history is not a simple matter of retroactively condemning crimes from the past. Even though Zinn is talking about Columbus, his comments incorporate Thanksgiving and our contemporary response to history in general when he says: “My point is not that we must, in telling history accuse, judge, condemn Columbus in absentia. It is too late for that; it would be a useless scholarly exercise in morality.

But the easy acceptance of atrocities as a deplorable but necessary price to pay for progress…that is still with us. One reason these atrocities are still with us is that we have learned to bury them in a mass of other facts, as radioactive wastes are buried in containers in the earth.” M [Rethinking History: Whose ‘Story’ is it Anyway? Part II will appear in February 2017]

30 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 020-032 Vibe.indd 30

10/28/16 5:51 PM

BeyondExceptionalDentistry_1116.indd 31

10/28/16 2:01 PM

SEND US YOUR PHOTOS

the VIBE

Submit photos from your trip by emailing editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com.

Please make sure photo size is at least 500KB.

Where in the world is Monthly?  Doug Luba and his grandson, Fisher, on a Zodiac in the Galápagos Islands.  Rob Reichel, Bill McCutchen, Rick Reichel, Craig Ostergard and Brian Stertzer with Monthly at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Dick and Mary Ellen Phillips took Montlhy to the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500.

 Ivan and Susan Bennett with Monthly at Blarney Castle near Cork, Ireland.

 The Lows, Marones and Metevias with Monthly in front of the Musée d'Unterlinden in Colmar, France.  Spence and Barbie Stouffer along with Judy and Neil Sullivan in front of Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark.  Hugh and Joyce Murphy with Monthly in front of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China.

 Deb and Bob Linman traveling with Monthly through the Pedro Miguel locks on the Panama Canal.

 Nancy Collins, Marilyn Booth, Marcia Schwyn, Sally Kidd, Sue Jankowski and Clare Tyers took Monthly to Strasburg, Germany.

 Becky and Bill Sharp took Monthly to the Kentucky Derby.

Captain and Mrs. Blackmon and Drs. Cindy and Jerry Green traveled with Monthly to the beaches of Normandy, France. This picture is taken in front of the church in Sainte-Mère-Église, the site of the landing of American paratroopers on D-Day.

32 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 020-032 Vibe.indd 32

10/28/16 5:51 PM

Gifted_1116.indd 33

10/28/16 2:02 PM

PEOPLE

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

GILLIAN BERGERON W

BY MAGGIE HOFFMAN | PHOTO BY JOSH AMACHER

hen Hurricane Matthew hit the Lowcountry, Rose Hill resident Amy Harper kept in touch with her neighbors — both those who had stayed behind to weather the storm and those who were scattered across the country — by using an app on her iPhone called Nextdoor.

“At first we communicated about which stores were open,” said Harper, who has lived in the Lowcountry for almost 30 years, 10 of them in Rose Hill. “Then the conversations turned to lost pets, water pressure issues, who had power and who did not.

We’re now talking about roofing contractors and the best place to get hurricane shutters.”

A few days later, Harper posted a message on Gillian Bergeron’s Facebook page, where she thanked the team at Nextdoor for helping her neighborhood keep in touch.

Bergeron, who was sitting in her office at Nextdoor’s headquarters in San Francisco, had been following the storm, too. That’s because, even though she hasn’t lived here for over 10 years, Hilton Head Island is still her hometown. Bergeron grew up in Sea

Pines and her mother, Terry, as well as some of her closest childhood friends, still live on the island.

“It was hard to watch Hurricane Matthew heading toward the island from here on the West Coast,” said Bergeron, who now lives in the Mission District of San Francisco with her fiancé Greg Dyer, and a pug named Wayne.

She currently works as director of field operations for Nextdoor, which she describes as a free and private social network for neighborhoods, allowing members to connect about whatever is most important to their community — from finding a good plumber to communicating during a natural disaster.

“We should be able to rely on one another in times of need, and often that starts with the people we live closest to — our neighbors,” said Bergeron, noting that neighbors across the Southeast turned to Nextdoor during the storm, discussing evacuation routes, asking for help checking on elderly neighbors, and looking for updates on the damage in their neighborhoods remotely.

Over 100 neighborhoods were active in Beaufort County alone.

If someone had told Bergeron when she was growing up on Hilton Head Island that she would someday be working for a West Coast technology startup, she wouldn’t have believed it. The path that led her to San Francisco took a few twists and turns.

Her early passion was musical theater.

Her parents, who once owned Hilton Head Monthly, were active supporters of the Hilton Head Community Playhouse and often took Bergeron to see the shows.

“Some of my earliest memories are sitting on the stairs at Dunnagan’s Alley Theatre watching shows while my mom ran lights or ushered,” she said. “We saw every show — some of them several times.”

In first grade, Bergeron started auditioning and got several parts, including the starring role of Annie when the Playhouse produced the musical "Annie Warbucks" in 1994. But by the time she was in high school, she was more interested in photography and considered art school after graduating from Hilton Head Island High School in 2002.

Instead, Bergeron enrolled at University of South Carolina Beaufort while deciding

34 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 034-037 People.indd 34

10/28/16 6:01 PM

PEOPLE

on a career. She spent a semester in Spain and a year at the Columbia campus, but found her way back to Beaufort County just as the local campus was starting a bachelor’s program in liberal studies.

“My parents never put any pressure on me about what to study,” Bergeron said.

“They just told me to develop my communications skills.”

Her favorite course was political science, where preparing for class involved keeping up with political news. It was around that time that a little-known Illinois senator came to her attention and she began to follow his work — and eventually joined a movement to earn him the 2008 Democratic nomination for president.

“Shortly after I graduated in 2006, Barack Obama launched a presidential exploratory committee and I decided that I wanted to spend the next two years of my life getting him elected,” she said. “My mom told me that was fine with her — as long as I got a job.”

So she did. Her volunteer work for Draft Obama had come to the attention of the campaign’s leadership in South Carolina, and she was hired as the volunteer coordinator for the Lowcountry.

“When I told my friends I was working for Barack Obama, many would say, ‘Who?,’ and the others who knew who he was would say, ‘That’s great, but what are you going to do when he drops out?’”

Like many in her field Bergeron never set out to be an organizer.

“She loved talking to people and quickly forged relationships with volunteers,” said Kevin Puleo, her first boss on the campaign. “Just as importantly, she was eager to work incredibly hard and put in long hours.”

Throughout the 14-month campaign, with stops in Alabama, Texas, Pennsylvania and New Mexico, Bergeron filled various roles in each new field office leading up to the general election.

“Most importantly, she became a strong leader and manager who understood what was involved in overcoming adversity,” Puleo said. “So when I was offered the job of state field director in Colorado for Obama's 2008 general election, I hired Gillian to be my deputy.”

Gillian Bergeron (front row, second from right) and the Lowcountry field t am in 2007 with then-Sen. Barack Obama.

So what some people thought would be a six-month assignment turned into a six-year career that took her to Washington, D.C., after the election, and eventually to Chicago for the 2012 re-election, where she ran the campaign’s field operation for 11 Western states.

“I’d spent a lot of time in California on the campaign and knew that was where I wanted to be after the re-election. I just wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted to do there,” she said. “But I never aspired to work in politics or live in D.C. I just wanted to get Barack Obama elected.”

Gillian and her fiancé Greg Dyer, a Harvard-trained statistician who had worked on the campaign’s analytics team, decided to make the move to San Francisco. Dyer’s credentials were in demand in the region’s technology-driven economy — and they loved the city. But Bergeron had to find a way to make her experience relevant in a new industry.

“During the campaign, I worked closely with the tech team as they built online tools for volunteers who wanted to help President Obama win from anywhere in the country.

I saw firsthand when you give people who care about something the right tools, they can make an incredible impact,” Bergeron said. “That’s why I chose to go into tech, but I wanted to work for the right company.”

Enter Sarah Leary, co-founder and vice president of marketing and operations at Nextdoor, who immediately recognized

how Bergeron’s experience and skills could be useful.

“On the campaign trail, Gillian honed her grassroots skills in support of a candidate or a ballot issue,” Leary said. “At Nextdoor, she is able to use those organizing skills to successfully mobilize neighbors to help build enduring and resilient communities.”

And much like the early days of the Obama campaign, Bergeron found herself on the ground floor of a growth opportunity.

“When I started at Nextdoor, they had been around a little over a year,” said Bergeron, “and just like my early days on the Obama campaign, folks would say, ‘Who?’ when I told them where I worked.”

But today she’s finding that more and more people recognize — and are members of — Nextdoor. The company just celebrated its fi th anniversary, and the platform is now used by more than 114,000 neighborhoods across the United States, recently expanding internationally.

“A number of friends in Beaufort County have reached out to let me know how important Nextdoor was for them during a critical time,” Bergeron said, adding that many neighborhoods — like Amy Harper’s — now feel an even deeper sense of community after Hurricane Matthew.

“It’s one of the most crucial components of community organizing,” she said.

“Empowering people and connecting them about the things that matter most.” M

Editor’s Note: In this series, we catch up with young Hilton Head Island and Bluffton natives who are now making their mark elsewhere. The article highlights their blossoming lives and how their hometown helped shape who they are today. To nominate a person, email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com.

November 2016 35

NOV 16 034-037 People.indd 35

10/28/16 6:01 PM

PEOPLE

FIR S T FA MILIE S OF HILTON HE A D I SL A ND

THE STEWARTS Stewart family, from left: Alandria, Shadasha, Jessica, Sarah, Arthur, William, Isabel, Crystal, Derald Sr., Jada and John. Below: Kyla, Kevin Jr & Jerome Jr.

36 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 034-037 People.indd 36

10/28/16 6:01 PM

PEOPLE

Charles Stewart

T

Most of the stories of Hilton Head Island’s first families are interwoven with images of lives defined by a love of community and a love and respect for the simplicity of island life. All of the families embody the value of hard work, and their stories show a determination to survive against incredible odds.

BY LUANA M. GRAVES SELLARS | PHOTO BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT

he families that were here before the bridge thrived because they developed the skills and talents they needed to survive, and they used all the natural resources that were available to them. They were isolated from the mainland, but their lives were still rich and full.

The Stewart family is a unique representation of native islander family life before the bridge. Their story incorporates several facets of island life and shows a common theme: Everyone worked hard, and everyone had a traditional role to play — the men farmed and fished and the women took care of the family, quilted and made sweetgrass baskets.

Cora Lee Stewart, the strong yet gentle matriarch of the family, was known for her expert sewing skills and the beautifully intricate quilts that she made by hand. For the women, “evenings were spent sitting around talking and sewing; she was very handy with a needle,” says her granddaughter, Frances Stewart Allen. Cora Lee spent her evenings quilting, but she spent her days working at the oyster factory so she could save enough money to buy the family land. “Before she died, she made a quilt by hand for each of the grandchildren,” Frances said.

Cora Lee’s family remembers her strength and character. They remember her slow and deliberate way of walking and the way the ocean breeze caused her skirt to sway gracefully. But that easygoing manner changed when she walked into the yard to find a chicken for the night’s meal. She would call out, “Here chick, chick, chick,” and suddenly, in a single motion, she would reach down, grab a chicken and expertly swing it in a large arc, breaking its neck.

“I remember that those chicken dinners were the best ones that I ever had,” Frances says.

Cora Lee’s husband, Charles, was the head of his family and one of the community’s religious leaders. As a founding member of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, he served as a deacon whose dedication and service continues to be remembered.

Charles instilled strong values in his children and taught them important life skills. He believed that respect for the water was as important as learning how to fish His sons, Henry, Arthur, Benjamin and Washington, became experienced fishe man who learned to make a living from the water in boats that were named after their wives.

For Stewart men and most male native islanders, survival meant living off the bounty of the land and sea. Developing the skills needed to fish and navigate the waters helped them put food on the table and earn a living to support their families.

The Stewart family was different, however; one of Charles’ sons, Arthur Stewart, turned fishing into a family business with his wife, Isabel, working alongside him as a deck hand. This was unusual because in those days, most native islander women were not taught to swim or fish Quiet and reserved, Isabel downplayed her unique role in the family and on the island. She demonstrated her strength of character by working on the boat during the day, raising eight children, and taking care of her home.

Her days usually began at 3 a.m., when she cooked for everyone on the boat. This meant cleaning the shrimp, shucking oysters and occasionally “holding the wheel.”

She spent 12 hours on the water, and

after taking care of her family, she usually got only a few hours of sleep before starting her day all over again. “Sometimes I would go to sleep at 2 a.m. It was a lot, but I did what needed to be done,” Isabel said.

Sometimes the entire family was put to work either out on the shrimp boats or back on shore. Once the boats docked, bringing in almost 300 pounds of fis per boat, they sold their day’s catch to customers in Port Royal and on Daufuskie Island or from the shrimp house that they had set up behind their house.

“Shrimping was the best money that you could make on the island,” Arthur says.

There was a time when fish was plentiful, and Arthur’s brother Washington, also a fisherman would come home with “wheelbarrows full of fish and shrimp,” his wife, Margaret, says. But fishing came with its own dangers. One day, Margaret said, Washington was adrift on the water for more than six hours because of engine problems. When he did not return as usual, she asked Arthur to search for him.

Eventually the two brothers returned safely, but it was a reminder that no matter your skill level, being on the water can be dangerous — but you can always rely on your family and the community to help in a crisis.

Even though we can still look out on our local waters and see the occasional trawler harvesting its catch for the day, most islanders no longer depend on the water for a living. After the bridge to the mainland was built, native islanders’ simple lifestyles changed dramatically. But certain things remained: a sense of community, a love of family, and an undying love for the land and the sea. M November 2016 37

NOV 16 034-037 People.indd 37

10/28/16 6:01 PM

BUSINESS

BY ELIHU SPENCER

In dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, I realized that it is times like these that you really appreciate all that we have as a community. I, for one, was amazed at how seemingly effortlessly we all evacuated and that we only encountered a few bumps as we all began to return home.

Communities are tested when a tragedy occurs, and Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Beaufort County and the rest of the Lowcountry have been tested once again. And, once again, the full character of what we are came shining through.

Notwithstanding our normal tendencies to cluster in our “tribes” or private gated communities, all of Hilton Head’s population has come together with the singular goal of getting our island back to normal.

Since this is primarily a column dedicated to addressing issues surrounding business or the economy, let me examine how we can leverage the tragedy that was Matthew into something positive for our community.

Hilton Head is truly a community of locally owned businesses.

Once you get beyond the plethora of big corporation-owned

grocery stores and banks, it is really difficult to find big chain stores.

On the island, we’ll soon have even fewer big-box stores that, in some communities, have forced local businesses to close. I am actually thanking Wal-Mart for moving Sam’s Club to Bluffton.

As we work to recover after Hurricane Matthew — an effort that is likely to take months or even years — it is important that we support our local business community. Obviously, Hilton Head Island’s economy is primarily driven by tourism and real estate, but its unique character is founded in places like Coligny Plaza, the traffic circle-to-beach corridor and all the quirky shops scattered around the island. We even have a local hardware store, Grayco, and a local bank, CoastalStates Bank, and we might just be the only 40,000-population town in the county that can say that.

While our families and homes were the first concern following Matthew, our local economy is a close and intertwined second. Shopmorelocal.org a not-for-profit initiative with a clear mission: Support local businesses. Further details about shopmorelocal.org are at the front of the magazine page 10.

Your participation and support of this effort is crucial in order for this initiative to succeed. Please say: YES count on me to be part of making the Lowcountry strong again. Sign at www.shopmorelocal.org

38 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 038-039 Business-Spencer.indd 38

10/28/16 6:02 PM

"SUPPORT FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES RIGHT NOW IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT BECAUSE THESE COMPANIES CAN’T RELY ON VISITORS DURING THIS TIME OF YEAR" Local support for local businesses right now is particularly important because these companies can’t rely on visitors during this time of year. During this period of recovery, money is going to be spent on cleanup and rebuilding. Federal recovery aid and insurance payments are going to flow into our community, and this money will undoubtedly attract less-than-reputable roofers, builders, tree services and other contractors looking to make a fast buck. It is important to check to make sure whatever companies you use are insured and have secured a business license from the Town of Hilton Head Island. Even more importantly, consider the benefits of keeping these dollars local and hiring local companies.

The benefits of “shopping local” — even for services such as roofing repair and tree removal — can’t be overstated. First, and foremost, these businesses are owned by our neighbors, and money spent locally stays local. Other reasons to shop local include assuring that local merchants continue to bring unique products and services to our community so we can avoid the need to travel to make purchases.

We all, or at least most of us, are transplants to Hilton Head.

We came to enjoy the robustness of this community — shopping, entertainment, incredible beaches — with most of the benefits of a larger city. This is just a reminder that after the experience of Hurricane Matthew, it is time to come together and support our neighbors as we go through the rebuilding process. 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.

November 2016 39

NOV 16 038-039 Business-Spencer.indd 39

10/28/16 6:02 PM

BUSINESS

ON THE MOVE NEW HIRES/PROMOTIONS

Jaggers

Heilman

Martin

Osteen

Howington

Gia Jaggers has joined the Fred Astaire Dance Studio Hilton Head/ Bluffton as a ballroom dance instructor.

Jaggers comes from Asheville, North Carolina, where she began dancing in 2004. She competed up and down the East Coast and won a local “Dancing with the Stars” competition just outside Nashville, Tennessee. Jaggers designs costumes and enjoys choreographing showcase numbers. She teaches all levels of ballroom dance, with a specialty in technique and Latin dance. Jaggers also competes in all styles of ballroom dance.

Sunset Rentals is delighted to announce that Judy Heilman has joined its team as owner acquisition manager. With 32 years of property management experience, Heilman joins Sunset Rentals after eight years with Hilton Head Rentals & Golf and 24 years on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Susan Martin has joined Sunset Rentals as the property service director.

Martin moved to Hilton Head Island in 1992 and was foreman of her family’s Savannah-based residential construction company until 1998. She migrated to property management under the umbrella of Resort Quest International, where she served as a property manager, maintenance director, and later operations manger until 2008.

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics is pleased to announce that Dr. Hector

COASTAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL APPOINTS NEW CEO Coastal Carolina Hospital has appointed Joel C. Taylor as its new chief executive office . He started in this role on Sept. 12. As CEO, Taylor will oversee strategic, operational and clinical activities for the 41-bed hospital. He most recently served as CEO of Citizens Baptist Medical Center, a 122-bed acute care facility in Talladega, Alabama. During his six-year tenure at Citizens, Taylor oversaw the establishment of a hospitalist program and neurology and intensivists telehealth programs, as well as an in-home hospice service. Prior to joining Citizens, Taylor served as chief executive officer o White County Community Hospital in Sparta, Tennessee. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Birmingham-Southern College and master’s degrees in business and health administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

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. Prior to arriving at the Governor’s School, he was dean of graduate programs at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York, where he led the university through a comprehensive strategic planning and improvement process focused on building upon the university’s strengths and commitment to service.

NEW BUSINESS Michael Osteen, M.B.A., chief investment strategist with Port Wren Capital, recently announced the company’s move to Beaufort from the Charlotte, North Carolina, area. A boutique value investment security research company that uncovers undervalued stocks with strong longterm potential for individuals seeking to maximize their investment profits,

GENERAL PARKING FOR CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE AT HHI SCHOOL COMPLEX Due to Hurricane Matthew, organizers have had to relocate a number of parking areas for this year’s Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance. Complimentary general parking will be available at the Hilton Head Island school complex (70 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head Island) with shuttles running continuously throughout the day Saturday, Nov. 5 (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Sunday, Nov. 6 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m). Find more information on the event online at www.hhiconcours.com.

its motto is: “Finding value investments without breaking the bank.”

Leading golf equipment and apparel retailer PGA Tour Superstore continues to show signs it is bucking a retail trend by announcing the signing of leases for three new stores in 2017.

With a successful interactive retail model in place, PGA Tour Superstore recently acquired a Sports Authority location in Glendale, Arizona, set to open in January, and is also planning new stores in Bluffton in April and in Jacksonville, Florida, later next year.

BUSINESS NEWS Dr. Corinne M. Howington of Low Country Dermatology recently invited patients and guests to learn more and see demonstrations of the new Cutera Lasers. Cutera and Dysport representatives were on hand, along with offic staff, to answer questions and demonstrate the products.

Hilton Head Regional Habitat for Humanity ReStore is opening its new store at 18 Plantation Park Drive in Bluffton. With this new, much larger space, additional volunteers are needed. If you are interested in being a part of the team, please call the store at 843-757-9955.

40 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 040-043 On The Move.indd 40

10/28/16 4:53 PM

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RELEASES DISASTER RECOVERY & REBUILDING FUND GRANT GUIDELINES The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry will soon begin awarding grant dollars to eligible nonprofit organizations which are responding to community needs in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. The Community Foundation has already distributed $50,000 to several front-line organizations, including American Red Cross (Lowcountry Chapter), Bluffton Self Help and Deep Well Project.

To be eligible for a Disaster Recovery and Rebuilding Grant: • An organization must be a regional, community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit faith-based organization, or equivalent that serves Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton or Colleton Counties.

• The project must meet needs not filled by state, federal or other nonprofit agencies.

An advisory committee made up of local government, business and community leaders, will be authorized to review grant applications and recommend grants. Recommended grants will be approved by the Community Foundation’s board of directors, executive committee or president/CEO. The maximum amount per grant is $20,000, unless a memorandum of understanding is already in place. Some organizations may be eligible for multiple grants based on documented community needs.

For specific grant guidelines and forms, please visit our website at www. cf-lowcountry.org. Additional questions can be directed to Kevin Smith, Vice President for Grantmaking and Community Leadership, at 843-681-9100.

November 2016 41

NOV 16 040-043 On The Move.indd 41

10/28/16 4:53 PM

BUSINESS Volvo Car has announced its new VPS program in Bluffton.

Out of 300 nationwide dealerships, Volvo Cars Hilton Head (formerly Carolina Volvo) was awarded the privilege of piloting the Volvo Personal Service program, making the local dealer the first in the nation to deploy it to customers. Volvo executives visited the area to unveil VPS at a unique event that focused as much on Volvo’s commitment to service and safety as to our region with the new South Carolina plant.

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.

A year of planning, development and hard work by a team of students at the University of

South Carolina Beaufort culminated in a fresh, new website for the Penn Center. The team is now planning a new website for the Heritage Library Foundation.

Bishop Eye Center became the first practice in South Carolina and the coastal empire to perform cataract surgery using the Symfony Toric Intraocular Lens from Abbott Medical Optics.

Custom Audio Video celebrated its 20th anniversary.

They were also voted 2016 Best of Bluffton by the Bluffton Today, 2016 Readers Choice Award Winner by the Island Packet and 2016 Best Residential Audio/ Video company presented by Savannah Magazine.

The Beach House recently unveiled its $7 million all encompassing renovation of 202 guestrooms, as well as several public spaces, including the Tiki Hut and event venues.

The Bluffton Police and Fire departments held a joint Sept.

11 Ceremony at Bluffton Town Hall to remember the lives that were lost 15 years ago. Both Police Chief Joey Reynolds and Fire Chief John Thompson spoke as well as Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka. Deacon John Crapanzano, a retired NYPD office , was the guest speaker

SOUTH STATE BANK DONATES TO RELIEF FUND South State Bank has announced that it has contributed $100,000 to the South State Emergency Relief Fund to assist those impacted by Hurricane Matthew.

The fund was established exactly one year ago to support victims of the massive flooding that impacted so many communities ac oss South Carolina. The fund provides an organized method to allocate financial support quickly during futu e disasters. South State will be partnering with local nonprofit o ganizations to provide financial a sistance from the relief fund to communities impacted by Hurricane Matthew. The South State Emergency Relief Fund is operated by Central Carolina Community Foundation and 100 percent of all donations will support Hurricane Matthew relief efforts.

STONEWORKS HONORS LONGTIME EMPLOYEES StoneWorks of Hilton Head, one of the area’s leading source for marble, granite, and tile products, recently honored many of its employees for their longevity and service at the company. Seven employees were recognized for more than 10 years of service to Stoneworks. Recognized for their years of service were: Jose Domingo-Hernandez, 13 years; Charles Arriola, 16 years; Kelly Young, 11 years; Barbara Williams, 17 years; Joel Zak 11 years; Derrick Warren, 18 years; and Rob Cavano, 11 years.

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS Long Cove Club has announced that the Long Cove Club Charitable Advisory Committee has awarded $130,058 in grants to 32 area nonprofit organizations. A grants awards presentation was held at Long Cove Club and included special guest speaker David Lauderdale, senior editor of The Island Packet and The Beaufort Gazette.

Park Lane Hotel and Suites in Hilton Head was honored with an Experts’ Choice Award for 2016 from TripExpert, which rates hotels and restaurants around the world based on reviews from journalists and professional travel writers. With a TripExpert score of 80 and with multiple endorsements from leading publications, including Fodor’s, Frommer’s and Oyster.com, Park Lane Hotel and Suites is currently one of the highest-rated hotels in Hilton Head Island on TripExpert.com.

Bluffton Jasper Volunteers in Medicine has been chosen to partner with the Medical University of South Carolina in a diabetes telemonitoring program. The program has

been piloted by MUSC in the Charleston area with great success, and BJVIM is one of the first free clinics chosen in the state to implement the program outside of Charleston. The program will enable BJVIM to provide more effective diabetes management by helping patients achieve and maintain blood sugar and blood pressure goals, no matter where they live, whether they are housebound or have limited transportation. Because patients will be consistently monitored, there will be reduced risk of the development of complications from diabetes. BJVIM will receive up to 500 monitors from MUSC that will be given to patients free of charge, along with a 12-month supply of test strips. Patients must be at least 18 years of age, have an A1C of 8 or higher, and be a current patient of BJVIM. Town of Hilton Head Island Mayor David Bennett presented Jan Cale, Terry Herron and Blaine Lotz the Mayor’s Honored Islander Award at an August Town Council meeting in recognition of their signi cant contributions of time, talent and resources to better the community.

42 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 040-043 On The Move.indd 42

10/28/16 4:53 PM

SCHOOL INCENTIVE PARTNERSHIP LEADS TO WIN-WIN FOR SONESTA RESORT AND HILTON HEAD HIGH SCHOOL Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island partnered with Hilton Head High School earlier this summer to solve reoccurring challenges for both. During the summer’s heavy tourism season, Sonesta has an increased need for seasonal employees.

And throughout the year, the local high school can always benefit from more funding. Because of these challenges, the two organizations got creative and partnered earlier this year to create the School Incentive Partnership, a new program offering seasonal job opportunities to students (16 years and older), teachers and faculty. A cornerstone to the partnership was a $1 donation by the resort to the school for every hour worked by these seasonal employees on top of their regular salary.

The resort offered jobs in a variety of departments including food and beverage, recreation, guest services and housekeeping. For this year’s summer season, the resort hired a total of seven individuals that included six students and one faculty member. These seven employees worked a total of 2055 hours from May 1-Aug. 31, resulting in the $2,055 donation this month to their school’s Booster Club.

“We knew we had a win-win as we put this program together; we were solving our need for additional staffing and achieving one of our core values by giving back to the community,” said Jay Wiendl, general manager of Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. “This was a very successful start to the school incentive partnership and we are excited about doing this throughout the year; we hope to partner with all of our local schools.”

“We are truly an excellent school due to our school business partners,” said Hilton Head High School Principal Amanda O’Nan. This program will run annually and has recently been introduced to the Hilton Head middle school and the two public elementary schools.

Those interested in taking part in the School Incentive Partnership are encouraged to apply online at www. sonesta.com/careers November 2016 43

NOV 16 040-043 On The Move.indd 43

10/28/16 4:53 PM

Holiday GIFT GUIDE

3 2

1 1 Give thanks with these tasty Chocolate Turkey’s Chocolate Canopy 843.842.4567 ChocolateCanopy.com 2 Hilton Head Island Artwork˜ Coastal Treasures Harbour Town 843.671.3643 islandgifthhi@gmail.com

5 4

3 Amazingly realistic, artificial boxwood wreath Branches, Inc 843.785.2535 BranchesDesign.com

6

4 Removable Fur Collared Sweater Coat The˜Back Door 843.671.3677

7

5 Birkenstock Men’s Boot – Timmins High – Nut Leather Birkenstock & More 843.837.3462 6 Fjall Raven Backpack 32° North 843.363.5177 Harbour˜Town 32DegreesNorthHHI.com 7 32 Crafts Figurines The Art Café 843.785.5525 artcafehhi.com 8 Shoulder Suede Bag in caramel with Runner Scarf Affordables Apparel 843.321.4200 Affordablesapparel.com

8

9

9 Brunswick “Smash 3” Ping Pong table. Delivery & set up available Amusement Sales & Service 912.354.4881 amusementsalesandservice.com

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 44 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 044-047 HolidayGiftGuide.indd 44

10/28/16 6:03 PM

11 The holidays are here. Prepare yourself and your shopping list with our gift guide!

10 Uno de 50 jewelry, handmade in Spain.

Gifted Hilton Head 843.842.8787 giftedhiltonhead.com 11 Mr. Bird bird feeders with premium bird seeds and seer fruits Grayco Hardware & Home 843.785.5166 graycoinc.com 12 Kendra Scott “Tricia Shoulder Duster Earring” Gigi’s Boutique 843.815.4450 gigisbluffton.com

10

13 Marigot Christmas Tree Pajama Cocoon 843.815.3315 cocoonbluffton.com

12

14 14k Gold and Diamond HHI Island Boot, 20% will be donated to Deep Well to assist with hurricane relief.

Heritage Fine Jewelry 843.689.2900 HeritageJewelersHHI.com

14 15

13

15 David Yurman Albion Stainless Steel Quartz Timepiece with Diamonds Forsythe Jewelers 843.671.7070 ForsytheJewelers.biz 16 AVEDA - A Gift of Comfort and Light - Soy wax candle with comforting candrim˜ aroma fringe an aveda concept salon 843.785.7400 fringehiltonhead.com

18 17

17 Clarisonic SMART Profile A head-to-toe sonic face and body cleansing brush Lux - A Medical Spa 843.757.3223 luxhhi.com 18 Leather & Handneedlepointed Flask by Smathers and Branson Hilton Head Distillery 843.686.4443 hiltonheaddistillery.com

16

19 NOW˛Essential Oils Good Health Unlimited 843.681.7701 GoodHealthUnlimited.com

19

21 20

20 Locally handmade Druzy Quartz Nugget Necklace Abode Fine Home Furnishings 843.815.3322 abodesc.com 21 Capris Blue Candles - Hand poured here in the U.S.A. Antiques & Garden Collectibles Shop at The Greenery 843.592.3759 thegreeneryinc.com

November 2016 45

NOV 16 044-047 HolidayGiftGuide.indd 45

10/28/16 6:03 PM

monthly

24

23 22 The Initial Necklaceavailable in all letters Maluka 843.815.4674 shopmaluka.com˜

22

23 Michael Arum Olive˜Branch Candle Truffles Café Market ˜ 843.671.6136 TrufflesCafe.com

28 25

24 Michael Aram Ornaments have arrived!

Pretty Papers & Gifts 843.341.5116 PrettyPapersHHI.com

26

25 Embellished poncho in bohemian asymmetric finish by La Fiorentina The Porcupine 843.785.2779 porcupinestyle.com

27

26 Etched Mercury Glass Bowl Plantation Interior, Inc 843.785.5261 plantationInteriors.com 27 Jack Rogers Chloe Rain Boots Island Girl Coligny Plaza 843.686.6000 IslandGirlHHI.com

30 29

28 Limited edition bronze crabs by sculptor Brian Arthur Endangered Arts Ltd. 843.785.5075 endangeredarts.com 29 The Flip - A leakproof, tough-as-nails, carry-theday soft cooler Outside Hilton Head 843.686.6996 outsidehiltonhead.com 30 J. Banks Design’s first book, Southern Coastal Living J. Banks Retail 843.682.1745 jbanksdesign.com

31

32

31 Hand Poured 100% Soy Tin Candle May River Candle Co. mayrivercandle.com 32 NuFACE Trinity with Facial Trainer Faces DaySpa 843.785.3075 facesdayspa.com

46 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 044-047 HolidayGiftGuide.indd 46

10/28/16 6:04 PM

33

monthly

34

33 Aquiesse Cherimoya Candle Serendipity Medical Spa 843.342.BODY (2639) SerendipityMedSpa.com˜

35 37

34 Keynote Round Locket Necklace 32” Rose Quartz Spartina 449 843.815.9000 Spartina449.com 35 T-Shirts & Pint Glass Bomboras Grille 843.689.2662 bomborasgrille.com

36

36 “King of the Coop” 18” high bronze Ed. of 65 Red Piano Art Gallery 843.842.4433 RedPianoArtGallery.com

39

37 Handmade South Candle with Antebellum, Sweet Tea and Gunpowder Scent Too Belles 843-715-3276 shoptoobelles.com 38 Special Hilton Head Island Edition - Vineyard Vines Sweatshirt S.M. Bradford Co. Village at Wexford 843.686.6161 Harbour Town 843.671.9191

38

41

39 Woodford Reserve Bourbon Barrel Aged Bitters Pyramids Main Street 843.689.6367 Sea Pines 843.363.2040 pyramidsonhiltonhead.com 40 Wear your inspiration with MantraBand Radiance 843.363.5176 RadianceHiltonHead.com˜

40

41 Vintage Aroma Candles – Hand-poured soy by Jeffrey Long Designs The Green Thumb 843.715.2908 www.greenthumbhhi.com

November 2016 47

NOV 16 044-047 HolidayGiftGuide.indd 47

10/28/16 6:04 PM

Matthew is Gone. We Need You Now! Thank You Media Partners: Adams Outdoor Alpha Media BOB 106.9 Rock 106.1 Rewind 107.9 Y100 98.3 Hank FM 93.5 The Island Apex Media 104.9 The Surf SC 103 Easy FM 106.5 99.1

We all share what Matthew has inflicted on our community and local economy. The best way to stay Lowcountry Strong is by supporting locally-owned businesses.

shop more local

.org

Lowcountry Strong

To learn more about the importance of shopping locally, to sign-up for FREE as a business, or to nominate a business you’d like to see participating, please visit shopmorelocal.org.

Sponsored By:

Powered By:

IRMA

irmadoesmarketing.com

Bluffton.com Bluffton Monthly Bluffton Today The Bluffton Breeze The Bluffton Sun Fork&Fun HHIGO.com HiltonHead.com Hilton Head Monthly The Hilton Head Sun La Isla Marlin Outdoor Pink Magazine Sun City Sun The Sun Today Vacation Guide Visitor Map

Together We Make the Lowcountry Strong SML_ad_spread.indd 48

10/28/16 2:56 PM

w!

u ers:

or

9

M and

urf

.5

shop more local: partner directory Educational

Morris Center For Lowcountry Heritage

10782 S. Jacob Smart Blvd. Ridgeland www.morrisheritagecenter.org

130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island www.sonesta.com/hiltonheadisland (843) 341-2786

Metabolic Research Center

Arum Spa at The Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

Beaufort Medical Equipment

2127 Boundary St., Beaufort www.bme4u.com • (843) 379-2800

y

e

95 Mathews Dr., Hilton Head www.fastframe.com • (843) 342-7696

37 B New Orleans Rd., Hilton Head Island www.mauiwhiteninghhi.com (843) 715-3038 61 Arrow Rd, Hilton Head Island www.emetabolic.com/locations/centers/ hilton-head (843) 757-6303

Optical Solutions

HH Cleaning Services

17D Hunter Road, Hilton Head Island hhcleaningservices.com • (843) 689-9907

Hilton Head Floorcoverings, Inc.

26 A Hunter Road , Hilton Head Island (843) 682-2272

Hilton Head Landscapes

31 Mathews Drive, Hilton Head Island www.hiltonheadlandscapes.com (865) 803-9000

10 Executive Park Road, Hilton Head www.bikramyoga.com • (843) 689-9642

10 Hospital Center Commons, HHI www.DrMichaelCampbell.com (843) 681-6682

29 Plantation Park Drive, Bluffton www.blufftoncenterfordentistry.com (843) 593-8123

2 Marshland Rd, Hilton Head Island www.terrashairstudio.com (843) 682-4247

John Kilmer Fine Interiors

Home/Home Services

35 N. Main Street, Hilton Head www.jbanksdesign.com • (843) 681-5122

Bikram Yoga Hilton Head

Bluffton Center for Dentistry

Coastal Orthodontics

1600 Burnside Street, Beaufort www.coastalorthodontics.com (843) 379-9200

164 Wentworth Street, Charleston interiorsbydonna.com • (828) 775-4399

Terra’s Hair Studio

$20 If all 65,054 households in the county shifted

Interiors by Donna Coudes

890 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head www.johnkilmer.com • (843) 785-2227

J. Banks Design

KPM Flooring 35 Main St, Hilton Head (843) 342-4955 • www.kpmflooring.com

4M Metals 201 Red Oaks Way, Ridgeland www.4mmetals.com • (843) 208-2433

un

r

FASTFRAME

9 Harrogate Drive , Hilton Head www.ecchhi.com • (843) 301-5918

811 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head www.LAVApt.com • (843) 842-3225

Maui Whitening Hilton Head

reeze

ad Sun

LAVA Physical Therapy

Health/Beauty

y

onthly

East Coast Cabinetry

811 William Hilton Pkwy,Hilton Head www.LAVA24.com • (843) 842-3225

hly

m

LAVA 24 Fitness

$20 per week from national chains

$67MM to local independently owned businesses

the community impact would be $67 million/year.

Coastline Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center

Billy Wood Appliance

Picture This Gallery & Picture Framing

ComForCare Home Care

Better View Window Cleaning

Piper Plumbing Home & Commercial Services

Budget Blinds of the Lowcountry

Pyramids

1536 Fording Island Road, Hilton Head www.coastlinechiropractic.com (843) 837-8700 25-A Buckingham Plantation Dr., Bluffton www.hiltonhead.comforcare.com (843) 837-3100

Fountain Spa

55 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island www.fountainspahhi.com • (843)785-7822

Fraum Chiropractic Life Center

1403 Main Street Village, Hilton Head www.fraum.com • (843) 681-7777

HealthSmart

67 Towne Drive, Bluffton (843)815-5525 • healthsmartbluffton.com

Integrative Pain Relief

1032 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head www.hiltonheadislandacupuncture.com (843) 422-2592

6 Marshland Rd., Hilton Head www.billywoodappliance.com (843) 681-8441

56 Honey Locust Ave., Bluffton www.betterviewwc.com • (843) 715-9011 880 Fording Island Rd., Bluffton www.budgetblindsofthelowcountry.com (843) 837-4060

Casual Living Fireside & Grillin’ 19 Sheridan Park Circle, Bluffton www.casuallivinghiltonhead.com (843) 815-8008

Citizens One Home Lending

7 Office Way, Hilton Head Island www.Kristoffteam.com • (843) 715-2788

Distinctive Granite and Marble

33 Hunter Road, Hilton Head Island www.distinctivegraniteandmarble.com (843) 689-3237

26 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head picturethishiltonhead.com • (843) 842-5299 21 Mathews Drive, Hilton Head piperplumbinghhi.com • (843) 686-5972 1600 Main Street, Hilton Head Island www.pyramidshiltonhead.com (843) 689-6367

Seasons South

1000 William Hilton Parkway, HHI www.seasonshhi.com • (843) 785-6280

Studio B Marketplace

1476 Fording Island Road, Bluffton (843) 290-7010

Superior Heating & Air Inc. 36 Persimmon St, Bluffton (800) 828-2665

To learn more please go to page 10 or shopmorelocal.org SML_ad_spread.indd 49

10/28/16 2:56 PM

shop more local: partner directory Outdoor/Sports

Apex Media Corporation

Harbour Town, 149 Lighthouse Rd, HHI www.32degreesnorthhhi.com (843) 363-5177

BeachBum Property Management

32° North

Broad Creek Marina

18 Simmons Rd, Hilton Head www.broadcreekmarinahh.com (843) 681-3625

Hilton Head Bicycle Company

112 Arrow Rd, Hilton Head Island hiltonheadbicycle.com • (843) 686-6888

Hilton Head Boathouse

405 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head www.hhboathouse.net • (843) 681-2628

Outside Brands

50 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head www.shopoutside.com • (843) 686-6996

Mira Mira Studio

26 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head miramirastudio.com • (843) 842-5299

Smith Stearns Tennis Academy

1 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head Island www.smithstearns.com • (843) 363-4789

ZipLine Hilton Head & Aerial Adventure Hilton Head

33 Broad Creek Marina Way, Hilton Head www.ziplinehiltonhead.com (843) 682-6000

shop more local

.org

Lowcountry Strong

10 Westbury Park Way, Bluffton www.104.9thesurf.com • (843) 363-9956 4 Roma Court, Hilton Head Island www.beachbum-rentals.com (843) 247-4814

Butch Hirsch Photography

380 Marshland Road, Hilton Head Island www.butchhirschphotography.com (843) 415-2256

Carroll & Dayton Real Estate

81 Main Street, Hilton Head Island hiltonheadhomesource.com/#intro (843) 681-3307

Cherrington/Brotsky Conscious Capital 8 Arley Way, Bluffton www.cbconsciouscapital.com (843) 757-2444

CoastalStates Bank

5 Bow Circle, Hilton Head Island coastalstatesbank.com • (843) 341-9900

10 Fish Haul Road, Hilton Head Island www.southpawpetresort.com (843) 342-7200

Professional/Services Adams Outdoor Advertising

174 Boardwalk Drive, Ridgeland www.adamsoutdoor.com • (843) 645-4200

Alliance Dance Academy

4383 Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton AllianceDanceAcademy.com (843) 757-8277

Kelly Caron Designs, ASID

5 Promenade Street, Bluffton kellycarondesigns.com • (843) 540-9759

KML Computer Services

1000 Main Street, Hilton Head www.kmlcs.com • (843) 715-9800

Lisa Kenward Events

Hilton Head Island LisaKenwardEvents.com • (843) 338-7883

Marlin Outdoor Advertising

71 Lighthouse Rd, Hilton Head Island www.memorylaneportraits.com (843) 363-6600

18A Palmetto Way, Bluffton www.DiamondRealtyHiltonHead.com

$20

$9.60

National Chain

$2.80

If you spend $20

Engel & Völkers Hilton Head - Bluffton

Experience Green

301 Central Avenue, Hilton Head Island www.experiencegreen.org (843) 342-9642

Faithography

20 Barony Lane, Hilton Head Island faithographyphoto.com • (843) 295-7311

Fretworks! Music Center

1304 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton www.FretworksMusic.com (843) 815-3738

Hilton Head Properties

Memory Lane Portraits

Local Business

800 Main Street, Hilton Head hiltonheadislandbluffton.evusa.com (843) 715-4422

Southpaw Pet Resort

8 Country Club Ct, Hilton Head Island www.JewishSpiritualRenewal.com

Diamond Realty & Property Management

852 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head collinsgrouprealty.com • (800) 823-7516

28 Grande Oaks Dr., Bluffton (843) 304-4327

26 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head www.isleofpaws.com • (843) 341-3647

Jewish Spiritual Renewal

Collins Group Realty

(843) 706-7368

Isle of Paws

19 Cardinal Road, Hilton Head (843) 682-2221

55 New Orleans Rd, Hilton Head Island www.marlinoutdooradvertsing.com (843) 785-5769

Pets

Alphadog Training Academy

IRMA does marketing 52 New Orleans Rd, Hilton Head (843) 842-7878 www.irmadoesmarketing.com Island Life Property Services

12 New Orleans, Hilton Head Island www.hiltonheadrealestatenews.com (843) 785-7111

stays in the community Premier Island Properties

71 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island www.hiltonheadluxuryproperties.com (843) 816-2547

Seacoast Insurance 88A Main Street, Hilton Head Island www.seacoastinsurance.com • (843) 681-4340 Sea Pines Real Estate South Beach

232 S. Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Propertyhiltonhead.com • (843) 816-6388

Studio One Awards & Engraving

Port Royal Plaza Hwy 278, Hilton Head studio1awards.com

Vacation Time of Hilton Head

3 Lemoyne Ave. Hilton Head www.vthhi.com • (843) 785-5151

WEICHERT REALTORS

1038 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head www.WeichertCP.com • (843) 341-3700

Register your business for FREE at shopmorelocal.org SML_ad_spread.indd 50

10/28/16 2:58 PM

shop more local: partner directory Retail

The Bluffton Room

20A Cardinal Rd, Hilton Head Island www.aflorala fairhhi.com • (843) 681-8700

Catch 22 Restaurant

33 Office Park Rd, Hilton Hea mellowmushroom.com/store/hilton-head (843) 338-9520

Charlie Graingers

81 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island www.ilovenycp.com • (843) 842-2227

Chow Daddy’s Belfair

55 Calhoun Street, Bluffton www.thepearlbluffton.com (843) 757-5511

A Floral Affair - Design Studio

15 Promenade St, Bluffton theblufftonroom.com • (843) 757-3525

Aunt Laurie’s

37 New Orleans Rd, Hilton Head Island www.Catch22hhi.com • (843) 785-6261

Bear Foot Sports

40 Shelter Cove Lane , Hilton Head www.charliegraingers.com/hiltonhead (843) 785-3200

11 Bartons Run Dr, Bluffton www.auntlauries.com • (843) 940-7116 20 Towne Drive, Bluffton www.bearfootsports.com • (843) 757-8520

Birkenstock and More

1460 Fording Island Road, Bluffton (843) 837-3562

Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy

1101 Main Street, Hilton Head Island burkespharmacy.com • (843) 681-2652

Carolina Cigars

841 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head carolinacigarstore.com • (843) 681-8600

Copper Penny

38 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island (843) 505-6252

Gifted Hilton Head

1000 William Hilton Parkway, HHI giftedhiltonhead.com • (843) 842-8787

Heritage Shortbread, Inc

15 Towne Drive, Bluffton www.chowdaddys.com • (843) 757-2469

Chow Daddy’s Hilton Head

14 Executive Park Rd, Hilton Head www.chowdaddys.com • (843) 842-2469

Claude & Uli’s Bistro

1533 Fording Island Rd., Hilton Head www.claudebistro.com • (843) 837-3336

Common Ground Coffeehouse

102 W Street Ext, Beaufort www.commongroundbeaufort.com (843) 524-2326

Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse

10000 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head www.cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com (843) 715-3565

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers

New York City Pizza

The Pearl Kitchen + Bar

Philly’s Cafe & Deli

55 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head www.phillyscafe.com (843) 785-9966

Pino Gelato

1000 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head www.pinogelato.com • (843) 842-2822

The Sea Shack

6 Executive Park Rd, Hilton Head Island www.theseashackhhi.com (843) 785-2464

Signe’s Heaven Bound Bakery & Cafe 93 Arrow Road, Hilton Head Island www.signesbakery.com • (843) 785-9118

Southern Barrel Brewing Co.

375 Buckwalter Place Blvd, Bluffton southernbarrelbrewingco.com (843) 837-2337

35 Hunter Road, Hilton Head www.heritageshortbread.com (843) 342-7246

Crane’s Tavern & Steakhouse

8 Archer Road, Hilton Head www.jcostellogallery.com • (843) 686-6550

840 William Hilton Parkway, HHI (843) 842-9775

95 Mathews Drive, Hilton Head Island www.streetmeethhi.com (843) 842-2570

One Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head www.elasgrille.com • (847) 785-3030

15 Executive Park, Hilton Head www.stellinihhi.com • (843) 785-7006

26 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head (843) 341-2333

Street Meet The American Tavern

J. Costello Gallery

The DryDock Seafood & Spirits

Main Street Village

ELA’S Blu Water Grille

Stellini Italian Restaurant

Harold’s Diner

Truffles Cafe Belfai

Hilton Head Distillery

Truffles Cafe Sea Pine

Hilton Head Ice Cream

Twisted European Bakery

Hugo’s Seafood & Steakhouse

Up the Creek Pub & Grill

301 Main Street, Hilton Head Island www.mainstreetvillagehhi.com (843) 785-3989

Maluka

5 Promenade Street, Bluffton www.shopmaluka.com • (843) 815-4674

Needlepoint Junction

1000 William Hilton Parkway, Village at Wexford, Hilton Head Island www.needlepointjunctionhhi.com (843) 842-8488

Pearls Market at The Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island www.sonesta.com/hiltonheadisland (843) 842-2400

Radiance

Harbour Town, 149 Lighthouse Rd, HHI www.RadianceHiltonHead.com (843) 422-1000

Restaurant/Beverage 843

890 William Hilton Prkway, Hilton Head www.843therestaurant.com (843) 681-8843

641 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head (843)842-9292 14 Cardinal Rd, Hilton Head Island hiltonheaddistillery.com • (843) 686-4443 55 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head www.hiltonheadicecreamshop.com (843) 842-6333 841 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head HugosHiltonHead.com • (843) 785-4846

Local Pie

91 Towne Drive, Bluffton www.trufflescafe.com • (843) 815-555 71 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head www.trufflescafe.com • (843) 671-613 1253A May River Road, Bluffton www.twistedeuropeanbakery.com (843) 757-0033 18 Simmons Road, Hilton Head www.upthecreekpubandgrill.com (843) 681-3625

55 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head www.localpie.com • (843) 842-7437

Main Steet Cafe & Pub

1411 Main Street, Hilton Head Island www.mainstreetcafehiltonhead.com (843) 689-3999

Mangiamo’s

2000 Main Street, Hilton Head Island www.hhipizza.com • (843) 682-2444

Mediterranean Harbour Bar & Grill 13 Harbourside Ln. Hilton Head www.mediterraneanharbour.com (843) 842-9991

The list keeps growing!

Please find the updated listin of participating businesses at shopmorelocal.org

Show your support by signing up at shopmorelocal.org SML_ad_spread.indd 51

10/28/16 2:58 PM

P

VacationCompany_1116_PP.indd 52

A

R

T

N

E

R

P

R

O

M

O

T

I

O

N

10/28/16 2:03 PM

VacationCompany_1116_PP.indd 53

10/28/16 2:03 PM

HURRICANE MATTHEW:

AS IT HAPPENED The storm made heroes of so many, and reminded us all of the power of community.

54 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 054-063 Hurricane-Main.indd 54

10/28/16 6:04 PM

November 2016 55

NOV 16 054-063 Hurricane-Main.indd 55

10/28/16 6:04 PM

BY BARRY KAUFMAN

WE ARE THE LOWCOUNTRY. THIS IS OUR STORY »

PHOTOS BY DAVE PECK

56 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 054-063 Hurricane-Main.indd 56

10/28/16 6:07 PM

After Gov. Nikki Haley announced the evacuation, the scramble was on for water, gas and getting out of town.

You may not think this is your story, but it is. We all have our own answers to the question, “Where were you during Hurricane Matthew?� But the story of Hurricane Matthew is one we all share.

In

that sense, this is your story. Among the hundreds of stories created by this storm, these are but a handful. Matthew stories are legion, and giving them all their proper due could fill 1,000 pages. Instead, we seek out the stories we can tell in this space in the hope that they reflect some small part of your own.

And while each is different, they share a common thread: Each belongs to a member of this community. Our community. The community now telling its story as a people who came together when the mightiest force on earth tried to tear us apart.

November 2016 57

NOV 16 054-063 Hurricane-Main.indd 57

10/28/16 6:07 PM

PHOTOS BY MIKE RITTERBECK

THE DAYS BEFORE

Holly Bounds Jackson (right) with her husband, Brian, and their daughters, Sofie Beth and Glory.

Everyone had been watching the storm to see what it would do. Around here, we tend to shelter ourselves with the comforting thought of every storm that has turned east at the last minute, or veered out after colliding with Florida, or burned itself out in the Caribbean.

But this one was different. And everyone felt it.

But no one knew exactly what was coming. Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka felt it, too. “It was in the back of my head that this doesn’t feel right… But like 90 percent of residents, I felt like it was going to turn east,” she said.

On Hilton Head Island, Spanish Wells residents Angela and Brad Ellis were watching the news with mixed emotions, like so many others. “My husband and I both evacuated during Hugo and, of course, that made a turn,” Angela Ellis said. “Between sitting on Interstate 16 for 10 hours for that and sitting in traffic for Floyd, we decided we weren’t leaving.”

Heather Nicole Price, who manages the Bluffton/Hilton Head Ask & Answer Facebook page, never had a doubt where she’d be should the storm hit. “I have an emergency management background. So I’ve never evacuated. I’ve always worked,” she said.

And with questions still churning like the wind itself, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley held a press conference on Tuesday afternoon. Evacuation would begin the next day.

As Haley was addressing the state, WSAV reporter Holly Bounds was picking her daughter up from daycare.

The teacher happened to have the press conference on TV, and right away Bounds knew that her role as a mother and her role as a reporter were about to collide. “I told my daughter, ‘Let’s just get through ballet,’” she said. The next day she would send her family off, including her 5-month-old daughter, and remain behind to cover the storm.

“I was a mess… having to talk to my children about why I wasn’t going with them. When I signed up for this job, I always knew that was part of the deal, but in 11 years I’ve never had to go through with it.”

58 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 054-063 Hurricane-Main.indd 58

10/28/16 6:07 PM

Across town, Capt. Derek Franks of the Bluffton Township Fire District watched the approaching storm with more trepidation than most. In addition to the usual worries — for his family and friends’ safety, for his own — the approaching storm would be the first test of a post-disaster readiness and recovery plan he’d been creating for nearly five years. “The old plan has never been tested,” he said.

“Of course, no plan has really ever been tested in Bluffton or Beaufort County.”

His plan drew on his expertise with the state’s Urban Search and Rescue Team, where he assisted in rescues after hurricanes Sandy and Katrina. But there was one giant difference for Franks between Matthew and those infamous super storms: “I’ve always been there after the fact. I haven’t lived through the hurricane to see the outcome.”

FRIDAY

The days before Matthew made landfall in McClellanville saw the populations of Hilton Head Island and Bluffton grad-

As night fell on Friday, it brought with ually dwindle as the increasingly perilit a future shrouded with uncertainty. ous track of the storm made it clear that Those who evacuated tried desperately something terrible was coming. Sulka, to get information from national news along with public information officers sources that treated the area between and patrolmen, traversed mostly empty Savannah and Charleston as a footnote. streets, letting people know what was Thankfully, Price’s Facebook coming. “It really hit me Friday at around 8 a.m.,” "As night fell, page was already ramping up its new role as the de she said. “They wouldn’t it brought let me leave the town, and with it a future facto information source for Lowcountry’s refugees.

I was signing a check to shrouded with the “I’d sit at home with WSAV our finance department for uncertainty" on, watching updates, and $15,000 to use for emerI’d see that there was differgencies.” ent information on a town website,” she “Once I knew my family was out safe, said. Right up until the power blinked I made the decision to quit feeling bad out, she was keeping followers informed. about that and focus on the job. From “We were thinking about leaving right then on out, we were going nonstop,” up until we couldn’t.”

Bounds said. She pulled in WSAV’s With the light fading, town of Bluffton sports director to serve as a news phopersonnel were pulled back to the tographer and secured an embedded spot with the fi e district. Her reports and EviCore building, which was designed to her Facebook live updates showed those withstand Category 4 winds.

“EviCore opened their doors for us who had evacuated the increasing peril and I will be forever appreciative,” Sulka of their hometown as Matthew howled said. “I looked out the window and saw up the Florida coast.

November 2016 59

NOV 16 054-063 Hurricane-Main.indd 59

10/28/16 6:07 PM

PHOTO BY MIKE RITTERBECK

Chip Collins stands in front of his damaged home in Sea Pines. Collins provided some of the best coverage of Hurricane Matthew with email updates and social media posts.

trees turned sideways and just felt for everyone outside of this.”

Realtor Chip Collins was like a lot of us, stuck miles away from home watching the storm unfold with a sense of helplessness. Through his email database of around 35,000 clients, he had been sifting through information and misinformation to try and keep his fellow evacuees informed. “I was just hanging out in my hotel watching this thing. I was up until 1:40 a.m. texting my dad, who lives on the May River,” he said. “I went to bed and woke up finding out about the horror that had happened.”

For those who stayed, those hours in the deepest part of the night were some of the most terrifying of the entire ordeal.

“By around 2:30 to 3 a.m., I was clinging to the back of my sofa because it was the only place I felt safe,” Ellis said.

With her mind on the three massive specimen live oaks on her property, Ellis waited out the storm as the winds battered her home. “Think of the loud-

est gust of wind you’ve ever heard and having that as a constant all night. Then when the power went out, you had no background noise from the fridge or the air conditioner. Just the wind roaring and the pitch blackness.”

Over the river, Price opened her doors to see the storm and quickly changed her mind. “I told myself, ‘Oh, that’s not happening.’” At the EviCore building, Bounds wrapped up an hourly broadcast and “completely crashed” by 3 a.m.

But throughout the night, while the winds howled, Franks continued to check and double check his well-laid plans for after the storm. Every new report brought some change, planning for storm surge or finding ways to secure water rescue assets due to heavier rains than anticipated.

“I didn’t sleep one minute that night,” he said.

THE STORM PASSES

At first light, a call rang out through the EviCore building. It was Bluffton

Township Fire District’s Randy Hunter, hollering, “News media, let’s get out of here.” It was the first thing Bounds heard after the storm.

“The officers were like the horses at the gate of the Kentucky Derby,” Sulka said. “They were all up at 5 a.m. and no one would let them go until daylight.”

Bounds was able to get out with her first responders, and was among the first to see what Matthew had done. “I remember passing by Bojangles and thinking, ‘OK, the Bojangles is still there, and it’s only partially constructed.’ But then the more we drove, the more we started seeing trees down everywhere.”

On the other side of Bluffton, Franks was shoving trees off of S.C. 170 with a 40-horsepower tractor and thinking to himself, “What in the world just happened to my town?” One of the first anxious horses out of the gate, Franks had seen his five years of planning executed with precision, and was now clearing a path for crews from University of South Carolina Beaufort to make their way

60 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 054-063 Hurricane-Main.indd 60

10/28/16 6:10 PM

the devastation.” down to McGarvey’s Corner. The storm She didn’t get too far before she had been worse than he had anticipated, found her way blocked by some of the but not as bad as he’d prepared for. thousands of trees that went down that “If we had that much rain in that small night. It would take her husband, Brad, amount of time without a hurricane, it and their neighbors — Mark Staff, Gary would have been a big deal. If we’d had and others — the a windstorm knock down "The hunger Blackwell better part of that day to cut thousands of trees, it would for news was their way off of their street have been a big deal,” he sharp among with chainsaws. By then, the said. “It’s hard to wrap your calls and Facebook requests head around how big this those who had begun to arrive. First was.” evacuated" asking if she was OK, then And so, trying not to think asking if she could see how bad differof his father, who’d stayed behind in ent homes had been hit. “I can’t rememBluffton and how he still wasn’t able to ber who asked first but that took on a reach him on the phone, Franks continlife of its own.” ued that morning to dutifully clear the Her Facebook feed would evolve over road so others could be protected. the next few days into “The Hurricane On the island, Ellis stirred from a few Chronicles,” a blur of photos of other fitful hours of sleep to the first rays of peoples’ houses, sent to help ease worday on an island still being hammered ried minds. by the storm. “I opened the back door The hunger for news was sharp among and the winds were still howling at 7:30 those who evacuated. Jeff West, selfa.m.,” she said. “I got some clothes on, described as “one of the crazies who headed out and was just awestruck by

stayed,” found out how ravenous we all were when he decided to try Facebook Live for the first time while assessing damage on the island. “I’d never used it before, so I figu ed I’d flip it on while I was in my car,” he said. “I looked down and there was a text from my sister saying, ‘You know there’s like 34,000 people watching you right now, right?’” The director of operations for Sunset Rentals, West began by checking on his clients’ properties, but soon some 19,000 requests had arrived well outside his client base. And thus, a 30-minute venture out turned into a 14-hour marathon of live broadcasts. “I don’t need to go to the gym for a few months,” he said with a laugh.

A few days later, when he was able to return to the Lowcountry, Collins joined in on the Facebook Live broadcasts of the devastation. “Monday morning I boated over from Bluffton and docked at my Calibogue Cay dock. It was a war zone,” he said. Along the May and up

November 2016 61

NOV 16 054-063 Hurricane-Main.indd 61

10/28/16 6:10 PM

PHOTO BY MIKE RITTERBECK

Byron Sewell's "Welcome Home" sign became one of the single most powerful symbols of the island’s emotional optimism during this entire ordeal.

the Calibogue, he saw docks twisted by the winds and boats either submerged or resting on the marsh. “Among all that ugliness, a dolphin came up beside the boat. It really gave us a sense of hope.”

After cutting trees off his garage to free his Jeep, Collins began traversing Sea Pines, which saw horrible flooding and massive damage from falling trees. This, despite extensive flooding and damage to his own home. For his friends, family and clients, Collins logged into Facebook Live and kept filming Collins, Ellis and West joined a handful of fellow islanders who stayed behind and made their first priority getting out there and telling the rest of us how our homes fared. If space allowed, we would tell all of their stories.

But one story deserves a moment to itself. And like most stories worth telling, it starts with a bowl of steamed shrimp.

“I travel a lot. Whenever I come home, my mom had a bowl of steamed shrimp waiting for me,” said island native Byron

Sewell. “It always made me feel welcome.” After waiting out the storm in a friend’s home in Wexford, Sewell was among the first to head out and start checking on houses. Along with his friend Tucker Brubaker and some chainsaws, Sewell estimates he checked 50 to 60 houses in the days after the storm.

But his greatest contributions were more important than peace of mind.

They restored our sense of place.

It started when he saw the American flag at the Sea Pines Circle in tatters.

“That circle means everything to me.

When I was a kid, they’d have Santa there, and the island was small enough back then that all the kids would go there to the Christmas tree and have that moment. I thought, ‘We gotta change that flag ’” he said. A Facebook call to action later, Sewell had the code to Chuck Padgett’s garage, where a replacement awaited. Sea Pines security showed up with the key, and a new Old Glory was quickly raised. It was a stirring

symbol. But there are symbols, and then there are signs.

Signs that welcome you home like a bowl of mom’s steamed shrimp.

“I was pulling down plywood from my mom’s house, and said ‘Mom, we should make a sign,’” Sewell said. “I sat on the back porch and right there I could see some of the first cars making their way back over the bridge. I wrote it up, put some hearts on it and welcomed people home.”

That sign, a simple “Welcome Home” spray-painted in white Kilz on taupe plywood, became one of the single most powerful symbols of the island’s emotional optimism during this entire ordeal.

THE HEALING BEGINS

On that first day, crisscrossing Bluffton and documenting everything with her crew, Bounds witnessed no end of beauty behind the tragedy. Restaurants like Bluffton BBQ giving out food to

62 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 054-063 Hurricane-Main.indd 62

10/28/16 6:10 PM

anyone who had stayed. The owner at Katie O’Donalds opening his restaurant to Bounds and her crew and letting them prepare whatever they wanted in the kitchen. And one woman on Confederate Street who may just have this whole life thing figu ed out.

“She was just in this happy mood as she and her husband were cleaning up. This was just hours after the storm,” said Bounds. “I had to ask her, ‘Why are you smiling?’ and she said, ‘It’s a great day. I’m alive.’”

The rest of the story we all know, because we all lived it together.

During the mad rush that precipitated our return, Price’s Ask & Answer page became the fourth estate of the Lowcountry, cutting through static and delivering the facts.

Whether taking notes on paper plates during one of Sheriff P.J. Tanner’s press conferences (“They’re saying you can’t come back until we have a working hospital. While they were holding that conference, one of the hospitals opened. I put on my page, ‘Does anyone know P.J. Tanner enough to message him?’”) or looking out for those who had wound up stuck at the barricades (“People were camping out for 15 hours in their cars with no water or food. They were keeping it very quiet. Me, I’m all over it. I messaged the mayor that we’re going to have a crisis here.”) Price barely stopped in the days that followed.

But eventually we were all allowed back home. And thanks to the efforts of Collins, West, Sewell, Ellis and countless others, we came back with the black cloud of uncertainty scattered like the hurricane that had caused it.

In Bluffton, Franks was able to get in touch with his father, who had weathered the storm just fine Sulka worked feverishly to restore communications and manage a sudden crush of returning evacuees. Bounds held her daughters in her arms after doing her final live shot at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Price’s Ask & Answer page pivoted its focus from spreading information to spreading resources, fostering the Laundry for Linesman initiative and helping restock the pantries at Bluffton Self Help.

Those of us returning to the island saw Sewell’s handmade sign and for a moment, our hearts lifted. We came back and began digging out, bolstered by a renewed sense of community.

“I’ve never been more proud to live on this island,” West said. “People coming together with chainsaws or whatever they have, it’s been incredible.”

“It made me feel a lot closer to my neighbors,” Ellis said. “…it’s a whole new vibe,” Sewell added. “It changed everything for me and how I see the island… It’s pretty emotional to see my island changed so much.”

But maybe that change can mean something great. Maybe after something so devastating, our community can change into something better. It’s always been Hilton Head and Bluffton. It’s always been this gated community and that gated community.

We share a story now. We share a community. Maybe out of all this, we can find out what else we share. M November 2016 63

NOV 16 054-063 Hurricane-Main.indd 63

10/28/16 6:09 PM

HURRICANE MATTHEW:

TIMELINE

| Sunday, Sept. 25

Tropical weather is detected southwest of the Cape Verde Islands.

| Wednesday, Sept. 28

Tropical Storm Matthew forms in the Windward Islands in the Caribbean Sea.˜

| Thursday, Sept. 29

Matthew strengthens to a hurricane with 75 mph winds and continues its path toward the central Caribbean Sea.˜

| Friday, Sept. 30

Matthew breaks into a new day as a Category 2 hurricane. By the end of the day, it is a powerful Category 4 storm with 140 mph sustained winds. Later that night, it briefly turns into a Category 5 storm.˜

| Saturday, Oct. 1

By 11 p.m., Jamaica and Haiti are under a hurricane warning as Matthew swirls as a Category 4 storm packing winds of at least 140 mph about 350 miles southwest of Port Au Prince, Haiti.

| Sunday, Oct. 2

The Bahamas issue a hurricane warning.˜

| Tuesday, Oct. 4

At 7 a.m., Category 4 Matthew makes landfall near Les Anglais, Haiti, drenching the country with powerful 145 mph sustained winds. It is later reported that more than 1,000 people are killed there.˜

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley announces that coastal South Carolina counties will be under an evacuation order as of 3 p.m. the following day. Long lines form at local gas stations, while hurricane and tropical storm warnings are issues for parts of Florida. As of 11 p.m., Matthew is still a Category 4 hurricane and is located 20 miles northwest of the eastern tip of Cuba.˜

| Wednesday, Oct. 5

Beaufort County Schools close. The National Guard arrives in Beaufort County to assist with an orderly 3 p.m. evacuation.˜Businesses start to close as residents evacuate Hilton Head Island and Bluffton. Shelters open and a hurricane watch is issued for the Lowcountry.˜ Matthew is lowered to a Category 3 storm.˜ Walt Disney World in Orlando closes for the fourth time since its opening in 1971.

By 11 p.m., Hurricane Matthew is 325 miles southeast of West Palm Beach, Florida.˜

| Thursday, Oct. 6

Residents continue to evacuate Hilton Head Island and Bluffton.˜ Matthew strengthens back to a Category 4 storm and coastal areas from Boca Raton, Florida, to Santee River are under a hurricane warning. By 8 p.m., Matthew is about 125 miles offshore from West Palm Beach.

| Friday, Oct. 7

The eyewall of Category 3 Hurricane Matthew hugs the Florida coast. Downtown Savannah reports flooding. A curfew from 7 p.m.-7 a.m. goes into effect for Beaufort County. Rain starts in the morning, and tropical storm-like weather picks up in the afternoon.˜ As Lowcountry˜residents evacuate the area, Hilton Head, Coastal Carolina and Beaufort Memorial hospitals’ emergency rooms close, and Hilton Head Island emergency services cease and first responders are evacuated.

8 a.m.

The storm is located 45 miles northeast of Cape Canaveral, Florida.˜

11 a.m.

Hurricane warnings are extended to North Carolina. The storm is located 35 northeast off Daytona Beach, Florida. Hilton Head Fire Rescue finish evacuating from Hilton Head Island.˜

5 p.m.

The storm is 40 miles east of Jacksonville, Florida. Sustained winds are 110 mph.˜

8 p.m.

The storm is 105 miles southeast of Savannah.˜

11 p.m.

The storm is 70 miles southeast of Savannah.˜

64 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 064-66 Hurricane-Timeline.indd 64

10/28/16 6:18 PM

DistinctiveGranite_1116.indd 65

10/28/16 2:04 PM

| Saturday, Oct. 8

Beaufort County Schools announce schools will reopen Monday, Oct. 17.

As the storm passes, Beaufort County officials encourage residents to stay indoors as they assess the damage. Trees and power lines block roadways and damage some structures while flooding is reported. Between 11 to 14 inches of rain are dumped on Beaufort County.

4 a.m.

Residents begin losing power. Hurricane-force winds snap trees, and heavy rains and storm surge flood streets.

5 a.m.

Beaufort County, Bluffton and Hilton Head open up the emergency building permitting progress for those needing to repair and rebuild homes and businesses.

| Wednesday, Oct. 12

President Barack Obama declares Beaufort County and other coastal South Carolina counties a federal disaster area, opening up aid for governments and certain nonprofit groups to help with cleanup and recovery efforts.

The eyewall is 20 miles southeast of Hilton Head Island as a Category 2 storm, with sustained winds of 105 mph. Later that morning, teams begin to enter Hilton Head Island and Bluffton to assess the damage and start clearing essential roads.

The S.C. Department of Insurance holds a catastrophe claims center at the Bluffton Home Depot.

The eyewall makes landfall southeast of McClellanville as a Category 1 hurricane.

With the exception of a few pockets, power on Hilton Head Island is fully restored.

11 a.m.

5 p.m.

The storm is located 15 miles southwest of Cape Fear, North Carolina. Later that day, record-breaking flooding begins to develop in eastern North Carolina as the storm is downgraded.

| Sunday, Oct. 9

Cleanup and utility restoration gets underway in earnest in Beaufort County.

PHOTO BY MARK STAFF

Matthew begins to churn out to sea. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issues its last advisory at 5 p.m., when the storm is reported 200 miles east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Major storm surge flooding inundates North Carolina.

The Red Cross opens up two shelters, one in northern Beaufort County and the other at Bluffton High School for those waiting at checkpoints outside Beaufort County.

| Thursday, Oct. 13

The S.C. Department of Insurance holds a catastrophe claims center at the Bluffton Home Depot.

Two out of three Hilton Head Island Public Service District boil advisories are lifted.

| Friday, Oct. 14

The last of the boil water advisories are lifted on Hilton Head.

| Sunday, Oct. 16

Bluffton Strong: Food & Fellowship After Matthew is held in Oscar Frazier Community Park.

| Tuesday, Oct. 17

FEMA announces individual aid, allowing individuals, nonprofit groups and businesses to apply for low-interest loans and assistance, which helps those in need with temporary rental assistance, essential home repairs and other programs.

At 6:30 p.m., Haley lifts the evacuation order for Beaufort County but many areas, including all of Hilton Head Island and parts of Bluffton, are restricted for safety reasons. Residents are urged to stay put for another day.

Hilton Head Island announces that it will provide a penalty grace period for accommodation tax and beach preservation fee payments through midnight Nov. 18.

| Monday, Oct. 10

Debris removal and repairs continue.

| Wednesday, Oct. 18 to the present

The evacuation order is lifted for the town of Bluffton. Cleanup and utility restoration efforts continue.

The Hilton Head Hospital ER opens, as does the Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport.

| Tuesday, Oct. 11

PHOTO BY MARK STAFF

Coastal Carolina Hospital reopens at full capacity. Hilton Head Hospital opens more facilities on its campus.

Officials report that 39 people in the U.S. have died from Hurricane Matthew; the majority, 20, are in North Carolina.

3 p.m.

The evacuation order is lifted for Hilton Head Island, although some neighborhoods are restricted. Many areas are without power and water, and all of Hilton Head is under a boil water advisory.

Sources: NOAA, National Geographic, National Weather Service, Beaufort County Sherriff’s Office Towns of Bluffton and Hilton Head Island, S.C. Department of Emergency Management, Office of Gov. Nikki Haley

66 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 064-66 Hurricane-Timeline.indd 66

10/28/16 6:36 PM

CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE

843.715.8420

NHANCE.COM/LOWCOUNTRY

NHance_1116.indd 67

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED SERVING HILTON HEAD & SAVANNAH

10/28/16 2:05 PM

PREPAREDNESS PROVES SUCCESSFUL AS HILTON HEAD ISLAND BEGINS RECOVERY

Hilton Head Island mayor David Bennett and U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford survey saltwater damage to the 18th fairway of Harbour Town Golf Links.

Preparedness, teamwork, cooperation, kindness and thankfulness are five words that come quickly to mind when describing how our hometown Island got through last month's Hurricane Matthew impact and immediate aftermath in a positive fashion.

It

BY HILTON HEAD ISLAND MAYOR DAVID BENNETT

was extremely gratifying to witness how members of our Town Staff along with a wide range of utility crews, community leaders, first responders and volunteers moved so quickly and effectively into the recovery phase after the hurricane had passed.

Within a few short hours after arriving back on Hilton Head Island, the first responder advance teams and debris removal crews had already begun making tremendous progress clearing Hilton Head's main thoroughfares.

Shortly thereafter fire stations were made operable, the Hilton Head Hospital and Hilton Head Island Airport made accessible, and numerous drainage lift stations and utility pump stations brought back on line.

IMMEDIATE PREPAREDNESS WAS WATCHWORD

Our overall preparedness for this kind of emergency is what impressed me the most.

Starting with Governor Nikki Haley's tough decision, in the face of much criticism, to call for an early evacuation when the storm was still five days away, and continuing with the tremendous efforts of Hilton Head Island's Emergency Management Coordinator Tom Dunn, a former firefighter and paramedic, who had an excellent plan in place plus a very capable team to execute it almost flawlessly.

Tom had prepared a comprehensive strategy where all personnel had our roles.

Most of the participants had gone through exercises over the previous two years to clarify internal processes and procedures.

It was Tom's sessions plus exercises with both State and County emergency workers as well as local private and public sector partners on the island that were crucial to managing all aspects of the event and the ability to access critical facilities quickly during re-entry.

These were all things the public never sees, but they proved to be precisely what led to the island's quick recovery. First responders and different facets of the Town staff worked hand in hand with Palmetto Electric, Hargray, Time-Warner and the three local public service districts to get the majority of our population back into their homes with power and water as well as restaurants and other business back on their feet. Tom Dunn's plan for communicating with the public via social media and also directly with key state and federal officials throughout the event and afterwards kept me in constant motion. We all had our roles and the cooperation and teamwork were impressive.

On Saturday morning, October 8, Tom sent out his first scout team from the Base Camp at USCB in Bluffton at 9 a.m. Shortly thereafter, two task forces each with a fire engine, medic unit secondary vehicle and members of the utility companies had moved onto the island and begun search and rescue operations. The Fire Rescue crews were provided with MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) and water to distribute to citizens if needed. We were blessed by having no deaths in a storm that killed more than 1,000 on its destructive trek from Venezuela to Virginia.

68 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 068-071 Hurricane-Mayors.indd 68

10/28/16 6:19 PM

LEFT: Mark Sanford, Tom Davis and David Bennett review Harbour Town pier destruction. RIGHT: Bennett, Steve Riley, Greg DeLoach and representatives from Concours d'Elegance assess issues relating to upcoming event at Port Royal Golf Club.

ONE ISLAND, ONE COMMUNITY

Nonetheless, few of us were prepared for what we found upon return to our neighborhoods and homes. More than 3,700 residences and businesses had sustained damage. Docks and marinas had been washed away. Huge pines and oak trees littered our roadways and yards. Many areas had been flooded by a combination of 12-16 inches of rain, unfortunate clogged drains or the six foot storm surge which pushed in from Port Royal Sound and also punished much of the beachfront.

Yet, it was at this moment of reckoning, and as neighbors and strangers worked together to help each other, we quickly learned that we are indeed One Island, One Community.

I am especially grateful not only to Tom Dunn, but also our Town Manager Steve Riley and Assistant Town Manager, Greg Deloach, who seemed to constantly keep an amazing sense of calm despite being pulled in a dozen different directions. Our Fire/Rescue teams were terrific and they had a grand array of outstanding help which included: the Beaufort County Sheriff's Department, the County's Emergency Management and Information Technology teams, the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the National Guard, and the

Melvin Campbell, David Bennett and "Miss Rose" at her Muddy Creek home piled high with storm debris. Grace Community Church was on site, clearing her path.

South Carolina Firefighter Mobilization Group, which included crews from 10 different cities across our state, including our wonderful neighbors in Bluffton. I learned that the South Carolina Urban Search and Rescue Teams were also deployed to help us and Tom wanted me to give a special shout out to Dr. Van Gauby of Hilton Head Hospital's Emergency Ward as well as the excellent cooperation we received from the management teams and security from each of the island's private communities.

Beyond that was the very responsive direct help Hilton Head received from our United States Congressman Mark Sanford,who quickly brought FEMA into our circumstances and made things work faster than normal, as well as our State Senator Tom Davis and Representative Jeff Bradley.

One of our true blessings was the fact that the Weeks Marine Dredging Company, one of the largest dredging operators in North America, was still on station and could immediately begin restoring the beachfront that was lost. Otherwise it might have been another year before we could begin again.

Our Public Facilities Director Scott Liggett reminded me that another person to be thankful for is Sea Pines' original developer Charles Fraser, who had the foresight to in the early 1960s to set a standard of beach setback covenants for Hilton Head Island which preceded by nearly 15 years the South Carolina Coastal Management Act that now governs beachfront development.

It was preparedness back then by Mister Fraser and our legacy of environmental stewardship that has held us in good stead, and as we prepare for Thanksgiving 2016, let us not forget those among us who were less fortunate by giving to The Community Foundation of the Lowcoutry's Disaster Fund or the United Way of the Lowcountry's special Hurricane Matthew Fund. I am perpetually thankful for you. M November 2016 69

NOV 16 068-071 Hurricane-Mayors.indd 69

10/31/16 10:10 AM

BLUFFTON STRONG Bluffton’s community spirit stronger than the winds of Hurricane Matthew

G

BY BLUFFTON MAYOR LISA SULKA | PHOTO BY MIKE RITTERBECK

ood job, Bluffton. Your actions during the evacuation for Hurricane Matthew and after the storm had passed made us more proud to live in this beloved town. Bluffton is blessed that Mother Nature didn’t do the damage here that our Hilton Head Island neighbors experienced with this Category 2 storm. There were countless examples of when a tree fell, it chose to fall on the ground, not on a person or a house. And though not all were unscathed, speaking for the town as a whole, Hurricane Matthew could have been much worse.

For a county that hasn’t experienced the wrath of this type of hurricane since

Hurricane Gracie in 1959, we should be proud to be a part of this regional family of neighbors. Please hear our applause and gratitude. We helped each other as we were all under the stress of this storm. As with any incident, there will be many who will question the calls during this ordeal and that’s perfectly reasonable. As always, your suggestions, comments and questions are welcome. You can reach me at lsulka@ townofbluffton.com. As a government entity whose mission is to serve and protect, we will be refining plans as we go forward.

I am especially proud of our state leadership. Gov. Nikki Haley ordered a quick and swift evacuation of coastal counties, erring on the side of safety. Haley’s calm demean-

or and leadership shone through this entire incident. We are thankful for her foresight.

There were no deaths in Beaufort County; that alone is a huge accomplishment. As mayor, my role was to be accessible to sign emergency documents and authorize funds for storm response. I was at Bluffton’s Emergency Operations Center, which was located in the Bluffton Police Department, during the entire storm. I was privileged to witness how planning our work and working our plan provided the infrastructure of an organized operation. Bluffton Police Chief Joey Reynolds and town manager Marc Orlando led their troops throughout the hurricane. These two men never left their staff — working, sleeping and eating

#LOVEBLUFFTONSC #BLUFFTONSTRONG #W 70 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 068-071 Hurricane-Mayors.indd 70

10/28/16 6:38 PM

besides them as we all responded to the needs of our residents. They led by example and were able to prioritize responsibilities for themselves and others around the clock for nearly 10 days. If you see Reynolds or Orlando soon, please thank them for their dedicated leadership.

As part of emergency operations preplanning, the town established a partnership with eviCore (formerly known as CareCore National). The two eviCore buildings at Buckwalter Place were where town staff, police officers fi efighters and some media representatives slept. These buildings were built to withstand a Category 4 storm, so all who stayed behind to work were safe. All staff were provided with food, shelter, showers and occasionally, sleep.

Thanks to all the residents and restaurants who donated food to these teams. It was much appreciated. Your caring for us helped us care for others.

Not getting much sleep on Friday eve, I decided to sit in the break room with two other officers and one of our chaplains. At 3 a.m. Saturday, I watched the storm hit our area on The Weather Channel and from the eviCore windows as the winds and rain furiously raged outside. We heard trees crash and mysterious items hit the roof, but we knew it could have been so much worse.

The next morning, Bluffton police officers, fi efighters and National Guard members started clearing streets, assessing damage and ensuring residents were safe. The number of dangling power lines and fallen trees on Bluffton’s roadways was heartbreaking.

Old Town Bluffton took a beating as debris and downed trees cluttered the oncecharming streets. Riding the streets reminded me of the morning after a snow storm, except the snow was replaced by pine needles and branches. It was eerily quiet, with no traffic whatsoever. That Saturday morning, I wasn’t sure how we were going to return to the town we know and love.

As the storm cleared, the community spirit started to rally as residents checked on their neighbors, organized storm debris removal teams complete with chainsaws, and restaurants and catering owners cooked their food for first responders and displaced neighbors.

The list of selfless acts are too numerous to list; however, please know the col-

lective support and spirit of the Bluffton community is a treasure that no one takes for granted. If you ever doubt if humanity is still good, I am here to tell you: It is alive and well. Each small and large act of kindness proves this world still cares about their fellow humans and we are honored that many of those people live in our corner of the world.

As life begins to return to normal, the town was focused on three top priorities: First, to restore power for all residents; second, to make all Bluffton roads, streets and public spaces accessible; and third, to assess the damage. Thank you for your patience as we continue to work down the to-do list and get all services back to a normal schedule.

We haven’t been through this type of storm for nearly 60 years, so not all is perfect; however, we will get through it together.

Please also know the town has parameters and that municipalities work under the state and the county during times like these. Decisions about evacuations, reentry and other macro-decisions are the responsibility of the county and the state.

The town of Bluffton is responsible for the accessibility of its streets and public buildings, assessment of damage, public safety and coordinating services (i.e., utilities, trash, recycling, etc.) for its residents.

Thank you Bluffton warriors for your strength, your generosity and your actions to help your neighbors through Hurricane Matthew. It is my honor to serve this incredible community and to personally read more than 1,000 emails, texts and social media posts from people contributing to our community’s recovery. I am proud to be your mayor.

As we grow from this experience, please stay connected to your town through Facebook (Town of Bluffton Government and Bluffton Police Department), Twitter (@ TownofBluffton and @BlufftonPolice) and the Bluffton Police Department app (My PD/Bluffton Police Department).

While posting on Facebook and other social media, you will see I consistently used hashtags that say it all for our residents, and I hope you will do the same: #loveblufftonsc #blufftonstrong #weareinthistogether. M

NG #WEAREINTHISTOGETHER November 2016 71

NOV 16 068-071 Hurricane-Mayors.indd 71

10/28/16 6:38 PM

RIDING OUT

THE STORM Photographer Mark Staff got an up-close and personal look at Hurricane Matthew. Here, he describes the experience from his Spanish Wells home.

72 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 072-078 Hurricane-MarkStaff.indd 72

10/28/16 6:20 PM

STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY

BY MARK STAFF FRIDAY, OCT. 7

It has been a fairly interesting night. It’s strange that one becomes accustomed to the non-stop pelting rain that courses off the roof and the sound of rushing wind that continues to increase in velocity as the hours pass. It did get a little creepier as darkness came (very early). I have received lots of texts from friends arriving at their various “safe” destinations.

I see the house is undamaged and I feel prayers were answered.

Gradually, feelings of doubt and apprehension of the unknown night ahead of me begin to slowly twist into my brain a nagging hint of loneliness. It’s too late now. I have committed myself to staying.

And even if, in a panic, I decide to run, my bug-out vehicle is my wife's convertible Mini Cooper. Hardly the vehicle for traversing flooded roads and high winds. I briefly regret not leaving with them in the Explorer.

I keep myself busy, checking the perimeter constantly to see if there are any changes in landscaping or damage to the house. I have gone outside several times in the dark, each time returning to dry off with my trusty companion.

My dog, Scout, is 100 pounds of good-buddy Labradoodle.

However, he is not happy about keeping me company tonight. He has told me several times that he wants to be in Atlanta with the girls in a cozy hotel.

However, his unwilling company is certainly appreciated and he is close at my side all the time. As in right beside me, almost touching constantly. I think he is out of sorts and a bit unnerved, so I tell him to cowboy up, be a tough guy and see the night through. He tells me I'm talking to myself. Of course, it doesn't help that I get several texts from friends saying I'm an idiot for staying.

The pressure is dropping. I have a headache. I think Scout feels it too, as his head is low and he occasionally shakes his head.

Earlier today in the rain, I had gone outside and dug several small ditches to help the water escape from around the house. It seemed to work quite well all day as my guided rivers dumped many gallons a minute out into the lawns that were rapidly becoming small lakes. When I took Scout for a quick walk (much to his disapproval), I found myself walking through an inch of water that covered the entire driveway. It was even deeper on the grass. The entire backyard was flooded with several inches as far as I could see.

November 2016 73

NOV 16 072-078 Hurricane-MarkStaff.indd 73

10/28/16 6:21 PM

2 a.m.: The gusting wind has continued to

I open the front door and walk outside into a foreign landscape.

The first thought was it looks like a war zone.

increase in intensity into the night. From inside the house, even with the shutters closed, it’s getting louder. It seems like a train going past, but without a break. The constant pelting of hurricane-force rain hammers the roof, sounding like a busy highway. The water continues to course off the roof in waterfalls from the roof valleys. There are currents of air moving through the house. Although I am sealed in here, there are breezes of cold, damp air that occasionally sweep past. I am sitting in the living room watching “Black Hawk Down.” The helicopter scenes seem extra exciting as the background noise of the storm adds to the audio effects.

2:15 a.m.: I went outside under the garage overhang and photographed the trees and heavy rain. I learned something. You can’t photograph heavy rain with a flash on your camera. I look at the monitor and it reminds me of driving in a blinding snowstorm up north. I try with the flash off. Still not good enough. I try time exposures to capture the trees as they sway about 30 feet. I am amazed they have not yet broken. My camera and lens keep getting wet so I go back inside.

2:20 a.m.: The power goes off. We sit in

the dark, listening to the roaring wind and rain outside. It’s beating down on the roof, against the windows, dripping down the chimney. The blackness is overwhelmingly ominous and exaggerates the loneliness.

3:12 a.m.: Matthew has now come

ashore full force after making a sharp left turn and slamming headlong into our little island. I am sitting in the hallway by the laundry room, which I feel is the safest place should one of the monstrous pine trees fall. I hear the occasional groaning snap of the trees as they break from the force of hurricane winds. I frequently hear the sickening crunch of oak trees being ripped from the ground. These beautiful majestic creations, which took more than a century to grow, are destroyed in seconds. That is followed by the terrible collision of hundreds of branches crunching into the ground, driven by the inertia of several tons of wood.

I hear multiple big branches crashing down on the roof all over the house. Some sound like the size of logs hitting the roof. The smaller ones hit and skitter across the roof. The wind is now howling. I hear crunches and crashes all around me. There is an annoying constant dripping sound on the fi eplace flue as driving rain has found access through the chimney cap … if it’s still there, that is.

74 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 072-078 Hurricane-MarkStaff.indd 74

10/28/16 6:21 PM

Greenery_1116.indd 75

10/28/16 2:06 PM

4:10 a.m.: A huge branch just cracked off a tree behind the office and dragged across the roof above me. Throughout the night I have prayed many times. I am religious. I know there is a God and I firmly believe he hears my prayers.

4:15 a.m.: I hear a crash and go to the front

The trees I was most afraid of falling, the ones that appeared to be the weakest, still stand. There's a good analogy in that for another time.

door. Opening it, I had to brace against it because Matthew wanted to come in. A door becomes quite heavy with what feels like 20 guys pushing against it. The front of the house is getting full-force winds.

Closing the door, I step out onto the front porch.

Looking out into the darkness and squinting into the driving rain that hits you like pellets, one can’t see a thing. A flashlight only lights the immediate proximity, like a blinding snowstorm in the headlights. I could see one of the two 30-foot palm trees broken in half and laying on the fountain in my yard. As I protect myself by standing behind one of the thick porch pillars, the house is pummeled by twigs, leaves, branches, palm fronds, squirrels and who knows what else. It’s all being machine-gunned into the outside walls of my home by gale-force winds and rain.

4:30 a.m.: The tumultuous roaring of a mighty waterfall is the nearest sound I can compare with what is happening outside. I open the back door and go out on the porch. I find myself not afraid, but in awe at the incredible power of Matthew as I stare up at the treetops. Being in the dark so long, my eyes can see great pines and gum trees nearly bending in half. It seemed with great difficulty they would slowly spring back to nearly upright, only to be punished back into submission again. I stand with my mouth open as I witness the strength of the storm.

4:48 a.m.: Back inside and drying off again.

The wind is now howling like a winter storm and is audible above the sound of rushing locomotive-type winds. Some papers on the office just slid off the desk and whisked across the wood floors by some strange draft. The ghostly breezes are a bit disconcerting as I sit on the floor in the hall with my dog. There is another terrifying snap, followed by brief hesitation while I cringe, ready for impact. There is a brief moment of silence (so to speak, considering the wind) that makes you wonder whether the impact will come smashing through the ceiling, impaling me or crushing the life from me. Will it come crashing through some other part of the house and flood the house? Luckily, it went crashing off into the distance.

5:30 a.m.: Will this night ever end? This storm is relentless. I have felt the ground shaking and the thud and shudder of several more trees hitting the ground. I am anxious for daylight. I am getting tired, no longer adrenalized by the excitement and wonder of nature’s power. Time seems to creep by at a snail’s pace, while the hurricane winds rocket past. I feel apprehension, not fear. Worry about what kind of damage I might find in a few hours. A text from a friend in Toronto says the eye has passed. Being tired, I guess I feel like the wind should quickly die down. But rational thought tells me it will dissipate in a few hours.

76 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 072-078 Hurricane-MarkStaff.indd 76

10/28/16 6:21 PM

BishopEye_1116.indd 77

10/28/16 2:07 PM

According to the storm tracker on my phone, the eye passed a half hour ago. I suppose it will be a couple more hours of this craziness, but in my mind I think, “Okay, it passed me, so it should calm down.” However, it is cyclical, so I shall endure the departure. I’m hoping no more trees will fall. I’m praying for daylight and that we have not lost them all. So far, no direct hit from a large tree on the house.

5:50 a.m.: I have a feeling there will be devastation out there and it could be some time before they allow anyone on the island. One hour till daylight.

7:15 a.m.: I awake. I must have fallen asleep sometime

around 6. There is just enough light now to see out the windows that were not boarded by shutters. The wind is still blowing but is no longer threatening.

In a tired fog, I open the front door and walk outside into a foreign landscape. The first thought was it looks like a war zone.

I cannot see any part of the concrete driveway, which is covered in a thick wet blanket of green. Leaves and sticks of various sizes, shapes and species covered the entire front yard. A big palm is snapped in half part way up and drooping like a broken dandelion to the ground. Gigantic branches of pine and oak litter the yard. A huge oak tree lays smashed in pieces across the driveway.

I am sure we looked like zombies stumbling around in shock and awe at the havoc created by Hurricane Matthew.

Scout stumbles down the front steps, confused as to what has happened. Standing in 4 inches of water, he slowly plops through the green debris, beginning to explore. I wade after him, surveying the house. It’s still drizzling, and the wind is still gusting. I am wary of anything that may hurtle down from overhead. The house seems to be intact in the front. I see three trees down.

We make our way around the side of the house. Wading into the flood in the backyard, I see the house is undamaged and I feel prayers were answered. For that I am extremely grateful.

Nonetheless, I can’t help but feel saddened for what I see. Nearly all of our gorgeous live oaks are down on the ground. From where I am standing, I can see four huge root balls exposed and a monstrous pile of smashed and twisted trees that litter the backyard from the golf course to within four inches of the house.

I continue forward, climbing through, under and over a tangled mess of soaked branches. I see massive limbs snapped in multiple places, exposing jagged spikes of hardwood. Huge limbs punched holes deep into the ground. Tree branches wedged and twisted together, stripping bark to bare wood as they collided with each other under the enormous pressure of wind, gravity and inertia.

Stooping under the last set of broken limbs of these magnificent trees, I am greatly disappointed to see four more big trees are gone. Huge trees are scattered all around the house like broken weeds, but nothing is actually touching the house. It’s as if this protective bubble saved our home from potential destruction on all sides.

The trees I was most afraid of falling, the ones that appeared to be the weakest, still stand. There's a good analogy in that for another time.

I see my neighbors Brad and Angie stumbling around their yard, probably in as much shock as I am in. We start to explore further and I am sure we looked like zombies stumbling around in shock and awe at the havoc created by Hurricane Matthew. M

78 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 072-078 Hurricane-MarkStaff.indd 78

10/28/16 6:21 PM

BeaufortMemorial_1116.indd 79

10/28/16 2:07 PM

BA BI ES

HURRICANE

Think evacuation was stressful?

Many Lowcountry women went into labor during Hurricane Matthew.

BY AMY BREDESON PHOTOS BY CASSIE CLAYSHULTE PHOTOGRAPHY

L

ess than 24 hours after giving birth to her first child, Samantha Nochitta of Bluffton was strapped to a gurney, with a fluid bag above her, a catheter still in place and a tiny baby perched on her chest.

Nochitta and her new daughter, Alba, took a bumpy four-hour ambulance ride from Hilton Head Island to Augusta just days before Hurricane Matthew hit the Lowcountry.

“This is not what I had in mind at all,” Nochitta said about her daughter’s first day of life.

Normally, hospitals don’t allow parents to take their newborns home if they don’t have an infant car seat.

Apparently, some rules have to be broken during a hurricane.

Ann Pinelli’s obstetrician also had to bend the rules due to the massive storm that was barreling toward the Lowcountry last month.

Pinelli and her husband, Robert, were getting ready to go to Hilton Head Hospital for Ann’s 5 p.m. induction Oct. 4 when Robert surprised Ann with some news.

80 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 080-102 Hurricane-Babies.indd 80

10/28/16 6:22 PM

ES

“My husband came into our bedroom and goes, “Um, the doctor just called, and they canceled your induction,’” Pinelli said. “And I looked at him, and I said, ‘That is not funny. We are doing this today.’”

It was true. The hospital was evacuating its patients and staff, and canceling appointments. Gov. Nikki Haley had ordered a mandatory evacuation.

Before leaving town, Pinelli went in for a checkup, and the doctor cleared her to travel to Chicago to be with family.

So, later that day, the couple and their 3-year-old daughter, Giada, left for Illinois.

Pinelli’s doctor had gotten in touch with a former medical school classmate who has an obstetrics practice near Chicago and arranged for an induction there on the evening of Oct. 6. Joseph was born at 6:45 a.m. Oct. 7.

Lauren Young of Ridgeland wasn’t due to have her second child until Oct. 20, but when the evacuation was ordered, she decided to head for Rock Hill, where her preferred hospital, Coastal Carolina Hospital, was sending their patients.

As Young, her mother and son passed through Columbia, she started having contractions, so they stayed overnight in Columbia just in case.

Thankfully, the contractions subsided, and they were able to finish the drive to Rock Hill the following day.

Three days later, just after Hurricane Matthew pummeled Beaufort County, baby Charlotte was born at 6:01 a.m.

But Young’s labor and delivery was not without heartache.

A fi efighter and EMT with Jasper County Fire-Rescue, Young’s husband, Joey, was not able to be with her for the birth because he was at home working.

“I was in denial that I was actually in labor,” Young said.

“I just started crying. I said, ‘Mama, no. I don’t want to do this without him.’”

But thanks to FaceTime, Joey Young was able to witness the birth of his daughter just before going back out into the trenches.

“It will be a story for years,” Lauren Young said. “The little hurricane baby. It was on her time, not ours.”

November 2016 81

NOV 16 080-102 Hurricane-Babies.indd 81

10/28/16 6:22 PM

TOP: Baby Avery was born on Wednesday, October 5, just as the evacuation became mandatory. ABOVE & RIGHT: Baby Charlotte was born at 6 a.m. on Saturday, October 8, during the worst part of the storm.

82 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 080-102 Hurricane-Babies.indd 82

10/28/16 6:22 PM

In addition to giving birth in unfamiliar hospitals with doctors they had never met, Lowcountry mothers had to take their newborn babies to new pediatricians while they were out of town.

Alba’s mother credits the hurricane with her being so mellow about germs as a first-time mother.

Aside from all the challenges thrown their way during the evacuation, there were many blessings along the way for these families.

Prior to her daughter’s birth, Nochitta had been upset because she didn’t want to have a C-section. The baby was breech.

But now she thinks of the C-section in new light. Now she is thankful for it because if she hadn’t been scheduled for the surgery, she might’ve gone into labor on the side of I-95.

Despite having to endure such stressful situations, these mothers are all thankful for the family, friends and even strangers who stepped in to help.

Bluffton photographer Cassie Clayshulte is one of those people who decided to turn devastation into beauty following the storm.

As Clayshulte left town for the evacuation, she worried about her maternity clients who were due to go into labor in the near future.

When she returned home after the evacuation, Clayshulte was heartbroken to see all the trees on the ground.

She wanted to do something to help the victims of the hurricane and give the community some hope.

Clayshulte had heard about babies who were born during the storm and decided to use her talent to give back to others.

“Those moss-covered oaks are my No. 1 request for locations when I do photography,” she said.

But Clayshulte doesn’t get to use them often, since most of her clients are 6 inches off the ground, and the trees are 40 feet above ground. She had to take advantage of the rare opportunity.

She decided to take photos of newborn babies outside next to fallen trees and in front of roads blocked off with “Caution” tape.

Clayshulte posted on Facebook that she was offering free photo sessions to Bluffton and Hilton Head families of babies who were born during the evacuation.

People loved the idea, so she made it happen.

“I kind of wanted something to shine bright during a dark time and kind of be a symbol of hope,” Clayshulte said.

“There’s nothing that’s a better symbol of hope than a new baby.” M November 2016 83

NOV 16 080-102 Hurricane-Babies.indd 83

10/28/16 6:23 PM

Many Bluff on High School teachers, football players, cheerleaders and neighbors formed a cleanup crew to help those in need

ANGELS WITH

CHAINSAWS

K Many of the volunteers were Bluffton High School students.

BY LELI HOLMES | PHOTOS BY LYNDA THOLEN

nowing your home is in the path of a hurricane is a stressful experience that triggers a rollercoaster of emotions — one it doesn’t end after the storm has passed. Evacuees are stuck in far-off cities, relying on traffi cams and reports from neighbors who stayed behind for reports on how their homes weathered the storm. We were tremendously relieved when our neighbor’s photo showed our home survived the hurricane — despite two enormous pine trees that had fallen on the roof directly over the front door.

Several days were spent calling tree companies only to reach voicemails. When I did reach someone, they quoted an exorbitant price. We knew we had to return to the Lowcountry to get back to work, but

we knew we couldn't bring three small children into that house. It wasn't safe. The first three hours of our journey home were spent leaving more voicemails for tree companies, while my husband developed a terrifying backup plan that included purchasing a chainsaw and a new ladder.

Four hours from home, with no returned calls and dreading the expense of hiring a tree removal service, I received a text from my neighbor that a team of volunteers had just cleared another house on our street and would like permission to clear ours too.

I could not believe that volunteers — and strangers, at that — would take on a complicated tree situation that I had been assured would cost thousands. Permission was quickly granted, and they went to work. I cried all through two states.

84 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 080-102 Hurricane-Babies.indd 84

10/28/16 6:23 PM

The volunteer cleanup crew removed two large pine trees from the roof of Leli Holmes' house.

Every time I thought I had control over my emotions, someone texted me another picture of these amazing strangers on our roof with chainsaws or out in our yard collecting debris. I still have no idea who they all were, but after I posted a picture on Instagram, the headmistress of our children’s school contacted me to say that she had helped. She had no idea whose house it was, but had grabbed her daughters and gone to work with this team after they showed up at her house and cleared her yard. It turned out the volunteers were Bluffton High School teachers, football players, cheerleaders, neighbors and anyone else they picked up along the way.

I can never adequately thank these angels who selflessly served our family and made our home safe to return to. But I want to let them know that the debris piles they collected are still sitting in our yard, because they inspired us to help others.

We spent the next day at church, handing out meals and clearing debris, and we simply have not had time to clear our own yard.

Serving others was not foremost on my mind when this hurricane happened, but it is now. The ripple effect these volunteers set off is unbelievable. You see it all over — neighbors serving one another. This community was hit hard by this storm, but we will recover and be stronger because we have also been hit hard by love. M November 2016 85

NOV 16 080-102 Hurricane-Babies.indd 85

10/28/16 6:23 PM

PICKING UP

THE PIECES:

DAUFUSKIE ISLAND’S RETURN TO NORMALCY AFTER HURRICANE MATTHEW

As Hilton Head Island continues to pick up the pieces after Hurricane Matthew, our closest neighboring island begins its journey to return its community to normal. BY NICOLE SCHULTZ

D

aufuskie Island is 8 square miles of private land that is only accessible by boat, so naturally many were concerned when Gov. Nikki Haley mentioned in her pre-hurricane press conference that storm surges would leave the island “under water.” For a community of small residences and businesses, staying behind to endure Hurricane Matthew was a gamble, but one that about a quarter of the residents decided to take.˜ When residents of Daufuskie emerged at first light the day after Matthew made landfall, they were met with an unrecognizable sight. Their homes, docks, boats and community were uprooted thanks to the storm’s destructive path. Kathleen Blum, a 23-year-old whose family owns a home on Mungin Creek, rode out the storm with close relatives and friends. She described the night of the hurricane as sounding “like a car crash.” With winds reaching speeds more than 80 mph, Blum and her group waited inside their home as the hurricane took out most of their neighbor’s property. Blum feels fortunate that her family’s home and dock were not destroyed, but the rest

of her community was not as lucky.˜ Surprisingly, Daufuskie has a considerably higher elevation level compared to other islands in the surrounding area. Parts of the island, like Blum’s home, have elevations that reach up to 40 feet above sea level. Shortly after Hurricane Matthew swept through the area, rising water levels were a concern, but the bigger threat was the quantity of debris and fallen trees.

“There is more debris on the island than most people could imagine,” said Chuck Hunter, an eight-year resident and the vice chairman of the Daufuskie Island Council. He organized an island-wide cleanup, and after spending the day after the storm examining the damage, there was only one thing left to do: rebuild. Instead of relying on Beaufort County to organize a disaster relief plan, residents took matters into their own hands.

They are calling themselves the Daufuskie 100, named for the number of Daufuskie residents who chose to stay behind and weather the storm. With the help of SCE&G, they came together to form a plan to restore the community. They started with the roads. Volunteers began cutting down large trees

86 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 080-102 Hurricane-Babies.indd 86

10/28/16 6:23 PM

blocking the main roads so that emergency crews could enter the island. Most of the fallen trees and debris were pushed to the side of the road, where they still await removal by subcontractors. Next, the crews moved on to the houses. Hunter said the volunteers removed 30 to 40 trees that had fallen on homes, which they then covered in tarps until contractors could come to the island to make repairs. So far, four to five homes have been condemned.

With permission from homeowners, volunteers entered homes to remove items from refrigerators that lost power.

After the storm, SCE&G warned residents that power would not be restored until early November, but countless hours of planning and work on behalf of the electric company had electricity back on island-wide just one week after the hurricane hit.

Nearly every dock on the island has been destroyed. Luckily, Haig Point and Melrose Landing barges remain functional, which means the ferries are operating to and from the island.

Freeport Marina also remains functional.

So what does this mean for the future of Daufuskie Island, a community that has tried to expand its presence over the years, despite economic hardships? The silver lining, according to Hunter, is that the island is now able to move up to the next level. Infrastructure issues on the island that have been obstacles for years are now going to be rebuilt, hopefully to better serve the community and grow tourism. The island also can focus on expanding ferry access, which will only help to better serve and grow Daufuskie’s presence.

Though the hurricane might have caused a lot of physical damage, it never broke the island’s spirit. “I have never been more in love with my community than I am today,” Hunter said.

“It’s a place I can be proud of, a place I want my children and their children to be a part of.”

And despite the hardship, experiencing Hurricane Matthew and the process of cleaning up the community was a real bonding experience for island residents. “Life certainly gave us lemons during this storm,” Hunter said, “and we chose to make lemon meringue pie.” M

One of Daufuskie Island's volunteer cleanup crews is shown with U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford and Sen. Tom Davis.

November 2016 87

NOV 16 080-102 Hurricane-Babies.indd 87

10/28/16 6:23 PM

PORTRAITS OF

THE STORM

Early on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 8, Hurricane Matthew roared ashore Hilton Head Island as a Category 2 storm. It was the fi st devastating storm to hit the island in years, and it caused devastation in the Lowcountry and as it worked its way up the East Coast. BY KIM KACHMANN-GELTZ

T

ornadoes, torrential rain, storm surges and strong winds ripped the island apart for more than 12 hours before the storm moved on. Forty-six people — 26 in North Carolina, 12 in Florida, four in South Carolina, three in Georgia, and one in Virginia — died in Hurricane Matthew. Hilton Head was lucky.

Matthew uprooted live oaks, snapped tall pine trees, and severed piers, shipwrecking hundreds of boats — including the 73-foot Lady Bernice docked at the Hudson Seafood Market. Fallen power lines and hundreds of downed trees blocked roadways, shutting down critical rescue routes and isolating neighborhoods. Some islanders lost everything. Others suffered only minor roof damage. The key denominators for all: fallen trees and tall piles of debris.

Monthly sat down with islanders to hear their hurricane stories. Community spirit, initiative, willingness to help, humor, and unending patience dominated the conversations.

Island Teen Reflects on Matthew “I really had to rely on my Buddhist faith throughout the hurricane,” said Phillip Evans, 17, and a student at Hilton Head Island High School. “One of the biggest tenets of Buddhism is the relinquishment of control — trying to control things outside of yourself.

Buddhism teaches is that all suffering is

trying to control what you do not possess.

Hurricane Matthew’s path was set, and no matter what, none of my actions could prevent it. … Enlightenment is accepting that you can only control what you can control.”

“The hurricane also reminded me how much we value normalcy. I think we often take for granted how relaxing having an everyday routine can be. I truly missed getting up at 8:10 every morning, having to get to class on time, running out the door, not eating breakfast, and then sitting in Chinese class. Normalcy can sometimes have a negative connotation — it’s boring, it’s monotonous — but really, normalcy is something we all thrive on. We do appreciate it. The hurricane is how we see that.”

On the aftermath of the storm, Evans said, “We live in a place that so many people work so hard to keep so pristine, so beautiful and so protected. The ruins had an immediate shock value to me. But that shock was immediately overturned when I

saw the community going to work, cleaning up, doing their part and helping their neighbors. Savannah Brown contacted the entire cross country team and posted on Facebook that she would ride her bike across the island taking photos of people’s homes after the hurricane. Just to see her going around to all of the neighborhoods on the island inspired me … I started texting my friends and we all agreed that we would go around the community and help.”

Evans and his friend Chris Geiger helped clean up Legendary Golf after he saw the damage to the miniature golf course caused by extensive flooding.

“I knew how much the owners, Ed and Lori Berry — salt of the earth, two of the kindest, most compassionate souls I’ve ever met — poured their hearts into that golf course. To see how much damaged they incurred, my heart just dropped because I knew how much it meant to them, so I reached out to them.”

“This is a horrible event, but it really did rally our community and bring out the best in all of us. … Hilton Head was truly lucky; no one died. I think the first thing we need to do is acknowledge that it could’ve been worse.

And it’s temporary.”

Evans believes the island means so much to everyone who lives here.

“It’s truly a part of everyone’s soul. I believe there’s this intense communal bond binding us together to overcome adversity. I have the utmost faith and conviction that within a few months will be up and back to normal, if not better, and our community is going to be a tighter knit group of people.”

88 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 080-102 Hurricane-Babies.indd 88

10/28/16 6:23 PM

Riding Out Palmetto Bay Marina’s Destruction

PHOTO BY FAITHOGRAPHY

Those who stayed on the island told clock-stopping stories of where they were and what they were doing in the early hours of Oct. 8 as the eye of the storm edged closer to Hilton Head.

Tracy Owens, 50, a resident of Palmetto Bay Marina and owner of Pure Natural Market, decided to ride out the storm on the island with her husband, Brinsley.

“Around 3:45 a.m., the storm just became unbearable… it sounded like a million chainsaws outside. That and the incessant blaring of fi e alarms were the absolute worst. The windows shook in their frames.

The patio doors opened and shut like they were going to bust off,” Owens said. “In the midst of it, I realized I had put my life at risk by staying. But my husband’s from Jamaica and they ride out storms all the time. He wasn’t going to leave and I wasn’t going to leave without him.

When the eyewall hit, the barometric pressure made me feel like I was on another planet. The pressure was the most surreal part of the whole storm.”

As soon as the sun came up, Owens looked outside the patio door and saw that the marina was gone. “It was very shocking. I felt like I was the only person on earth.”

Only the pilings of the docks remained as Matthew’s surge up the Harbor River took its toll. A dozen sailboats lay on top of each other, shipwrecked at the marina.

9/11 Survivor Compares Matthew Experience “It’s still difficult to grasp the immensity of what happened here, but we were lucky to have early warnings,” said Tracy Dayton, a Realtor with Charter One Realty who relocated to Hilton Head from New York after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. “Although Matthew left a war zone, at least we knew it was coming and could evacuate, saving lives.

We had no warning, no way to prepare or protect ourselves from the 9/11 hijackers.”

When asked about lessons learned from the hurricane, Dayton said, “Take down more trees.”

November 2016 89

NOV 16 080-102 Hurricane-Babies.indd 89

10/28/16 6:24 PM

A Little Faith and Great Insurance

“The devastation on Hilton Head is primarily about the canopy,” said Glenn Klepchick, 51, who lives in Oyster Reef, one of the hardest-hit neighborhoods of Hilton Head Plantation. “We’ve lost a lot of the canopy that makes Hilton Head unique. We didn’t have widespread structural damage.”

Oyster Reef residents say that a tornado tore down the Savannah Trail in their neighborhood. It didn’t take out any homes, but it toppled hundreds of trees. Heavy rainfall contributed to the devastation.

“We had 15-plus inches of rain that soaked the root balls. When the trees came down, the root balls had two to three feet of water underneath. They were so soggy that they just fell right over,” Klepchick said. “I ended up under the staircase when the storm really got interesting between 3 and 5 o’clock. I had a warm 105-pound golden retriever in my arms hugging me. You would hear the incessant rain, cracking of the trees and then kaboom. Trees would hit the ground. We have five 60-foot pine trees in the backyard that are perfectly stacked and twisted together. I don’t know how they missed the house. It really is bizarre. We lost 16 of the 19 trees on the property. Oyster Reef just got pummeled. It looks like an atomic bomb went off.”

“The next morning, I couldn’t get out. Fallen trees and debris blocked the roadway. Water was everywhere. I was pinned in, imprisoned. Then I realized I have a kayak. I kayaked out of my front yard and took pictures and posted them on Facebook to help people understand the aftermath and show neighbors how their homes fared. It was great to give some people peace of mind. The next day, I took my son’s motorbike and went deeper into the plantation. The one regret I have is that my wife, Caroline, was worried while I stayed behind with the storm. If I hadn’t gone through Hurricane Hugo, I probably wouldn’t have stayed.”

When reflecting on the role social media played during the hurricane, Klepchick, one of the early pioneers of AOL, said, “The reality of what we’ve become is a neural network of people. And that’s really what social media is all about. It gets a black eye because of how it can be used negatively, but Matthew is a perfect example of how it can be used positively. We were connected; we were sharing because we cared. It was amazing to me the amount of information shared and how quickly … it helped people be more adaptive on the fly. Before, it was gut instinct; now, it’s informed decision-making.”

When asked if he prayed during the hurricane, Segal referred to a passage in the Jewish Talmud that instructs us to pray during a storm: “Blessed are You, our God, Ruler of the Universe, whose power fills the world.”

Segal said that islanders impacted by the devastation of the hurricane must practice patience, love and kindness and share resources. “If someone has a broken sewer line or damaged home, it affects all of us.

We’re not in competition with one another. God said to Moses when faced by the pharaoh’s army, ‘Now is not the time for prayer, but action,’” he said. “I don’t think God causes disasters, and I do believe God shows us mercy when they happen. He gave us a ‘yetzer ha tov’ — his divine spark — so that we’ll pitch in and help our neighbors.”

First Video of the Day After Native islander David Vincent Young, 45, known as “Chef David,” stayed behind during the hurricane. After it was over, he posted video of the early destruction on Facebook. The Weather Channel used his footage showing flooding, fallen trees and debris that blocked familiar roadways the day after the hurricane.

“After the rains stopped and I could see, I drove onto the island. I wanted to see what happened, see Ruby Lee’s, the restaurant where I work, and let my friends know what happened. I ended up having over 80,000 Facebook views,” he said. “People in London, L.A. and New York watched it. I broadcasted live as I drove every road I could get to, to show people’s homes and give people peace of mind.”

“The palms survived because they have a very deep root system and a fibrous structure,” he said. “They are flexible. They used palms to build warships in the 1800s because cannon balls would bounce off them.”

PHOTO BY MIKE RITTERBECK

Like an Atomic Bomb Went Off

Surviving dire circumstances or drastic changes that impact our routines often challenges people to consider what’s really important. Arthur Segal, a retired surgeon who became a rabbi and has authored best-selling books on spiritual renewal, prepared for the hurricane the same way he prepares for any day: He asked God to show him how he can be of maximum use to his fellow human beings. And he acknowledged that the universe is his.

“I also remind myself that I am only in control of my behaviors, not of people, places or things,” Segal said. “During the evacuation and hurricane, my wife, Ellen, and I had no fears. We learned a long time ago that when fear knocks on the door, if you answer it with faith, the fear vanishes. It also helped that we have great insurance.”

90 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 080-102 Hurricane-Babies.indd 90

10/28/16 6:24 PM

Army Ranger’s View of the Disaster As a veteran who served in the 75th Ranger Regiment and 1st Special Forces Command, and a former member of Hilton Head Fire Rescue, Ken Robinson has seen his fair share of tough situations.

“To prepare for a storm is also to prepare for what you might come back to,” he said. “I lived in places for months without tap water, without refrigeration, and without taking a shower. It’s the little things you might have to deal with.

Calmness and humor make a big difference.”

Robinson did three tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, and has witnessed firsthand the chaos of war-torn countries. He said Americans take for granted conveniences like fresh, clean water.

“Being deployed to third-world countries, I’m used to that level of service. You may not have a toilet. I’ve lived in places where we had to burn our waste. And since we couldn’t take a shower, we had to think about what clothes to wear.”

That helped him manage his expectations after Hurricane Matthew.

“When returning to the island, be prepared: You’re going to see a place hit by a Category 2 hurricane or a place hit by a bomb. The normalcy of your life is going to be different for months. And with all the recovery activity going on, expect gas shortages.”

“I’ve been surprised how well our community has pulled together, even though we’re a segmented community. From what I’ve seen, the majority of people have gone out of their way to help.”

One thing Robinson noted with concern is that some people complained about not being able to get back on the island right after the storm. “I’ve seen it happen in military crises — people complain. Part of it’s naivety, part of it’s personality … I don’t think people know that it took first responders all day just to get their fi e trucks and ambulances into the fi e stations; they had to cut through all the debris and fallen trees. Look outside yourself to see what is best for all. Ask yourself, ‘What am I doing to impact the overall situation?’”

November 2016 91

NOV 16 080-102 Hurricane-Babies.indd 91

10/28/16 6:24 PM

Sailors and Their Boats “The storm damage at Skull Creek could’ve been a lot worse than the fuel dock breaking apart and crashing into a line of boats,” said Marty Slagowitz, 75, a longtime resident and sailor.

“Docks flo t and ride up and down on pilings. When the storm surge hit at high tide, the docks at Skull Creek came within a foot or two of flo ting off their pilings with boats attached.”

“Everyone I knew and came to know via finding each other and sharing what we learned regarding our boats became a virtual community. We all were sick with worry not knowing.

Someone I virtually met by sharing a satellite picture of the marina was so genuinely thankful that it was touching. People who first saw their damaged boat expressed feeling sick over it. I was one of them. People and their horses and dogs and sailors and their boats.”

Nothing But the Crows and Alligators The Boyer family — Mark, Magen, Lulu and Max — remained on the island at their home in Leamington during the storm. “We made sure we had a generator and gas, flashlights extra ice and water, lighters, pre-cooked meals, a boom box, movies, plywood, tools, tarp,

ropes, chains and a chainsaw,” said Mark Boyer, 49, a Marine veteran and local builder.

“Mark had every measurement of every window just in case one blew out,” said Magen, 49, a Realtor with the Alliance Group. “If he had to patch something, he knew he could.

92 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 080-102 Hurricane-Babies.indd 92

10/28/16 6:24 PM

It helps that he’s a builder. Mark did all the survival preparations; I tried to keep up the rituals that deeply ground kids. We had music on, we cooked; I wanted it to smell like home for the kids.

I made sure all the sheets were clean and the laundry was done because I knew we might not have water. The preparations were more exhausting than waiting out the storm.”

“I had a total of three friends who stayed behind,” said Lulu, 16. “On Friday morning, they started to leave and I realized that I was the only one in my friend group who stayed behind on the island. It made me think what do they know that I don’t know… but my dad, he builds homes. He knows how hurricane-proof our house is.”

“At one point we realized we were without help, so we only did what we needed to do,” Mark said. “No one got up on a ladder.”

“The only things that were outside right before the storm were black crows and alligators,” Lulu said. “Crows aren’t afraid of anything.”

“It was not so scary the night of the storm. The devastation is what’s so incredible. But we also saw amazing grace — tiny flo ers that survived. Butterflies The birds chirping,” Magen said.

“Saturday morning, I found a lone sandpiper in the driveway like it had been blown off the beach. He was out there for hours. It was just heartbreaking,” Lulu said.

“A lot of wildlife was displaced,” Mark said. “We have a mother deer and her two babies that frequent our yard. One is a piebald deer, white with dark spots. We call her ‘Lammy.’”

“But ever since the storm, we’ve only seen the piebald deer sitting on top of debris. We haven’t seen her mother or her sibling,” Magen added.

“At 11:30 p.m., the WSAV broadcaster said the hurricane had turned and wouldn’t be greater than a tropical storm,” Mark said. “But I sat outside and monitored the weather. Around 2:15 a.m., I saw everything getting worse and went back inside and turned on WSAV just when the broadcaster said the storm didn’t turn.”

“A little bit later, all hell broke loose. The roar of the storm was deafening. It sounded like a giant washing machine,” Magen said.

“It was the wind. The loudest was the wind. It was like being in a train tunnel,” added Lulu.

“I slept through it all,” said Max, 14.

“And it was pitch dark. We lost power at 3:45 a.m.,” said Magen. “The sound of it … to see it and hear would’ve probably been too much. We worried a lot of people, and for that, I apologize. I can’t even tell you how inundated we were with texts and calls the next morning.”

“The purple sky and the untouched sand on the beach were amazing the morning after,” said Lulu.

“In the end, we lost three shingles.” Mark said. “I guess we did something right by removing trees close to the house. At daybreak Saturday, we checked on so many houses in Leamington and other plantations. We had to cut through the debris.

Magen drove the truck while I chainsawed the trees blocking our path and guided the chains dragging the debris away. We cleared a path around every road we could. On Sunday, firs responders returned and the National Guard arrived. It was bone-chilling to see their military vehicles on the island.”

“It was a very emotional time to see them come in,” said Magen. M November 2016 93

NOV 16 080-102 Hurricane-Babies.indd 93

10/28/16 6:25 PM

Hurricane Matthew broke poles, but not Palmetto Electric’s spirit

ELECTRIC AVENUE Lowcountry residents are no strangers to tropical storms, but Hurricane Matthew proved to be one of the most challenging — and destructive —natural disasters the area has experienced in decades.

As

the eye of Hurricane Matthew passed 20 miles to the east of Hilton Head Island, wind gusts of 88 mph were recorded in the area. Fallen trees blocked entry to the island, many roads were under water, and power was out throughout the area.

Despite how foreboding the storm appeared, Palmetto Electric employees were ready. In fact, the co-op saw cleanup and repair efforts as opportunities to forge new bonds with the community and to fix some issues that were uncovered by the storm.

As Hurricane Matthew begin its destructive descent on Oct. 7, Palmetto Electric employees were dispatched to both the New River office in Hardeeville and the main headquarters in Ridgeland. From Palmetto Electric’s president and CEO to its engineers, dispatchers, marketing members and lineman crews — and nearly 100 people living in offices for over three days straight — the co-op’s staff worked around the clock to ensure the safety and power of the electric grid as the storm approached the island. In addition, Palmetto Electric’s contact center was open 24/7 before, during and after the storm, taking calls from members with questions about safety and outages.

“Here’s where being in a small, tight-knit community comes into play as the best way to deal with a storm of this magnitude,” said Berl Davis, president and CEO of Palmetto Electric. “Not only did

we have this outpouring of support from our own people, we had the goodwill of the community to assist us with food prep and setting up housing arrangements for our employees, as well as the 85 additional linemen who came to assist us from surrounding co-ops.”

Many area residents may not realize how much preparation goes into the planning for these types of emergency responses.

Wil Saleeby, operations and engineering vice president at Palmetto Electric, said that preparing to meet the challenges of a storm like Hurricane Matthew is a regular and ongoing part of the electric cooperative’s operations.

“From regular meetings to discuss the storm and its potential impact to prepping our dispatch command room — aka the War Room — the planning never ends,” Saleeby said. He said crews went to work topping off on-site fuel tanks and truck fuel tanks, ordering additional supplies and materials, and servicing chain saws and other tools so they’re ready when needed. In addition, Saleeby said, ongoing prep for this and other storms includes evacuation planning, testing of backup generators, making arrangements with county and state officials and being in contact with other co-ops in case their assistance is needed.

Once Hurricane Matthew made its way through South Carolina, the magnitude of the storm’s effect on the Lowcountry — and its

94 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 080-102 Hurricane-Babies.indd 94

10/28/16 6:25 PM

power grid — became all too apparent. With 61,831 total outages — a loss of service to nearly 90 percent of Palmetto Electric’s members — 141 broken poles and 82 damaged pole and pad mount transformers, Palmetto Electric employees began a monumental restoration and repair effort to deal with the after effects of this catastrophic storm.

As the number of required repairs continued to mount, the challenges faced by co-op workers also presented some unexpected opportunities to enhance aspects of service. Because water from the storm surge flooded pad-mounted equipment, Palmetto Electric will be able to raise or relocate the equipment so that similar damage will be less likely to occur in future flooding Palmetto Electric also will replace other damaged equipment, fencing and meters with the latest and most efficient models and materials to better withstand the next storm. And as fallen trees and root balls around the Lowcountry are removed, Palmetto Electric can also identify other trees that need trimming and removal.

As Palmetto Electric works with FEMA and other town, county and state officials the co-op will have opportunities to share lessons learned during Hurricane Matthew to ensure Palmetto Electric’s service area remains strong before, during and after the next storm.

Despite the damage caused by Hurricane Matthew, Palmetto Electric employees worked diligently to restore power throughout the Lowcountry service area over the course of seven days.

With the patience of customers, an amazing display of community support, and the collaboration of partner organizations,

Palmetto Electric not only weathered this storm, but it helped the Lowcountry become better prepared for the next one by turning challenges into opportunities. M

Nearly 90 percent of Palmetto Electric's members lost power during the storm.

November 2016 95

NOV 16 080-102 Hurricane-Babies.indd 95

10/28/16 6:25 PM

IN THE STORM

AND ON THE JOB

Frank Boersma isn’t originally from the Lowcountry, but he’s no stranger to hurricane season. Far from it...

T

he director of network engineering and planning for Hargray Communications hails from Michigan, has traveled the world as an officer in the U.S. Army, is a 20-year telecom veteran, and has four hurricanes under his belt. So when he volunteered to remain on Hilton Head Island as Hurricane Matthew gouged the East BOERSMA Coast, he had a good idea what he might encounter.

“Before coming to Hargray, I oversaw portions of networks in New Jersey and New York City during Hurricane Sandy, but Matthew was different,” Boersma said. “It was the first time in my life I’d ever seen rain go up. When South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley ordered evacuations, the company didn’t impose a requirement, but we stayed to make sure we were able to react quickly to any situations that could arise.”

Boersma was one of 15 employees who stayed on the island to monitor Hargray’s network, which provides internet, television and telephone services to residents and businesses in the Lowcountry.

He and a handful of team members hunkered down at Hargray’s network operations center, while others were stationed at the headend, where all video content is received. The crew took shifts monitoring Hargray’s network and equipment, putting themselves in position to respond as quickly as possible.

“It’s the nature of our business, because we are a utility,” Hargray senior manager Melody Oliver said. “It’s very real to me that we’re providing phone and internet service, which are absolutely essen-

tial for people to communicate at a time like this.”

For Oliver, that meant evacuating her 13-year-old son to stay with her daughter in Columbia before joining Boersma and the rest of the team on the island. They boarded up windows and sandbagged doors, and they set up cots and picked up food and water.

They watched their computer screens to the sound of hurricane winds and prepped for the work to come.

This skeleton crew was part of Hargray’s full preparation strategy, which was put in place well before the storm hit. The emergency measures included securing all of the company’s facilities in Beaufort County and surrounding areas, inspecting and refueling generators, performing a risk assessment of key elements of the network, and coordinating with various agencies including police, fi e and medical response. Emergency vehicles and equipment were staged and ready to be deployed as needed after the storm.

Hurricane Matthew hit in the early hours of Oct. 8 and was gone a short time later. By 10 a.m., Hargray’s team mobilized to assess and address the damage. Hargray’s core network remained online throughout the storm, and only one access node was impacted — it was completely inundated with water. The vast majority of the 43,500 customers who lost service did so because commercial power was out. As power was restored, Hargray services were available immediately for most customers.

In areas where power was out, Hargray deployed gas-fueled generators to restore services for high-priority needs, such as firs responders and communities where a large number of people were impacted. Repair crews worked directly with local utility companies, clearing debris and fallen trees that had taken out power lines. Access proved challenging in many areas due to flooding and

96 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 080-102 Hurricane-Babies.indd 96

10/28/16 6:25 PM

blocked roadways, and, in hard-hit remote areas like Daufuskie Island, boats were used to transport crews and equipment.

While repair efforts were the top priority for Hargray’s first response teams, Lowcountry residents most appreciated the team’s presence in the community so soon after the. Team members passed out water on Oct. 8 and 9 and took time to talk to people who had stayed behind, lending helping hands when they could.

“It’s been quite refreshing,” Oliver said. “Any cable company, any telecommunications company, is usually the target of disdain when outages happen. The majority of what I heard from people in the community was that people were expecting to be out of service, but they were excited that their services were waiting for them.”

Boersma attributes the positive community response to Hargray’s ability to react quickly and in person. Meanwhile, many of Hargray’s 400 local employees worked remotely to help coordinate recovery efforts until offices re-opened.

“Because we’re local, we don’t store spare parts a long way away; we store them here,” Boersma said. “Other companies might have been affected longer than us because they’re bringing spare parts from hundreds of miles away. We’re the local guys.”

As of Oct. 20, services to all 43,500 customers impacted by the hurricane were fully restored, including Port Royal Plantation, where Hargray’s facility completely filled with water. For the 512 customers served by that facility, Hargray teams worked around the clock to remove and replace all equipment and components in the node, a project of that might have otherwise taken weeks.

“This is a time when having a local service provider makes such a difference,” said Hargray chairman and CEO Michael Gottdenker, who was part of the team surveying damage shortly after the hurricane. “I’m proud of the plan our team put together to be ready for this, the resiliency of the network infrastructure they’d prepared, and the seamless way our team executed — all while taking care of their own homes and families.” M

Hargray employees staed on the island to monitor the local telecom network through Hurricane Matthew.

November 2016 97

NOV 16 080-102 Hurricane-Babies.indd 97

10/28/16 6:25 PM

W BACK TO

In the first few days after the storm, The Greenery's team of about 100 workers in 50 vehicles were among the first people allowed back in.

GETTING THE LOWCOUNTRY

BEAUTIFUL IS NO EASY TASK

Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and the surrounding communities have a widely known and wellearned reputation for lavish and manicured landscapes. Perhaps that’s why it’s so difficult to witness the devastation caused

by Hurricane Matthew.

ithout majestic live oaks, green grass and beautiful natural scenes, the Lowcountry just doesn't seem like the Lowcountry, and many area residents are wondering when things will get back to normal. According to Lee Edwards, CEO of The Greenery, Inc., the area’s leading residential and commercial landscape company, “I grew up on Hilton Head Island, and this is, by far, the worst storm damage I’ve ever witnessed here. Hugo came close, but this is the most amount of damage I’ve ever seen. However, this community is resilient and I'm seeing it's returning to business as usual, for the most part.”

Inspiring, considering more than 900 homes were damaged, including Edwards' home. He and family slept on a boat for days until they were allowed back into their home.

Edwards described the first few days after Matthew as “being in triage mode. We were tackling every leaf, every branch, and every piece of trash.” In the first two weeks after the storm, The Greenery hadn't mowed a single blade of grass — the mainstay of its residential landscape maintenance business. “We haven’t put a single mower out there. It’s been nothing but cleanup.”

Edwards says the company planned to start mowing again by the third week after the storm — a welcomed sign that things are quickly returning to "normal." The goal, according to Edwards, is to get back to actual landscaping — adding to the beauty of nature — instead of just picking up debris and repairing damage.

According to Edwards, most of the remaining cleanup is off the main traffic arteries, deeper in the neighborhoods that The Greenery serves. While life is returning to normal, and businesses are opening, “we anticipate cleanup for months to come,” Edwards said. He said in the first few days after

98 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 080-102 Hurricane-Babies.indd 98

10/28/16 6:26 PM

the storm, he and a team of about 100 workers in 50 vehicles were among the first people allowed back in the area. Many of those Greenery crew members who came back to work started helping customers before they could even return to their own homes.

Edwards said he is captivated by the strong spirit and resiliency that people have shown, with story after story of neighbor helping neighbor and tales of regular folks becoming first responders for their neighbors, as early as the Saturday after the storm hit.

“We have a group of employees who live in Bluffton, and they joined dozens of others who went out and cleared the debris from Alljoy Road on the day of the storm so that real first responders could get thru to provide assistance,” he said.

Fortunately, The Greenery maintains an emergency action plan that goes into effect well before and after such a catastrophic event. By the time the official call for mandatory evacuation went out, The Greenery had already implemented its emergency disaster plan.

“First and foremost, we are concerned about the safety of our employee owners and their families. Once we make certain they are safe and secure, we go to work to take care of our customers,” said chief operations officer Bill Davoli. He toured the areas served by The Greenery — which stretches from Brunswick to Charleston — just days after the storm.

In his opinion, Hilton Head Island saw the worst damage, followed by Palmetto Bluff and Beaufort — all communities served by The Greenery. To effectively deal with the imbalance of damage, crews from some neighborhoods that were less damaged were temporarily relocated to neighborhoods where the help is needed most. After the storm, there were about 250 crew members working on Hilton Head, and almost 700 crew members working between Brunswick and Charleston in the other markets served by The Greenery.

So when will things be back to normal? Probably not as quickly as we’d all like, but probably quicker than we all expected. “When you face adversity, you see what a community is really made of. I know we’ll come out of this stronger, and the island will be more beautiful The Greenery maintains an emergency action plan that goes in the long run," Edwards said. "This into effect well before and after such a catastrophic event. community is very resilient, and the island already looks far better than it did immediately following the storm. But for a while, we will hear the sound of chainsaws and blowers as we continue to restore and strive to fulfill our purpose statement of 'enhancing people's lives through beautiful landscaping.'" M November 2016 99

NOV 16 080-102 Hurricane-Babies.indd 99

10/28/16 6:26 PM

100 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 080-102 Hurricane-Babies.indd 100

10/28/16 6:26 PM

BEACH

RENOURISHMENT

PROJECT

As a result of weather-related delays caused by Hurricane Matthew, the Town of Hilton Head Island has revised the schedule for the completion of the Beach Renourishment Project.

W

PHOTOS BY FAITHOGRAPHY

ork on the southern half of the central oceanfront beach will continue to advance northward before stopping adjacent to southern Palmetto Dunes.

This section is now expected to be complete by mid-November.

Work on the northern half of the central oceanfront beach, from southern Palmetto Dunes to Singleton Beach, is now expected to take place from late November to late December. Work will commence at Singleton Beach and advance southward to the tie-in.

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS

In addition to the residents and visitors who enjoy our shores, Hilton Head beaches are home to many creatures, including several species that have been designated threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act. These endangered critters include the loggerhead sea turtle, the red knot and the piping plover. Because of their status as threatened species and the risk that beach renourishment could disturb their normal activities, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials have required that the town work around the times when each species is present to minimize this disturbance.

Beach renourishment will benefit these species, as well as the ecology of Hilton Head Island, by: • Restoring the dune habitat for the native species that inhabit it.

• Creating beach-dune habitats for nesting sea turtles and resting shorebirds.

• Restoring the dunes’ ability to act as a storm surge barrier.

• Saving upland habitats such as maritime forest from erosion, thereby protecting biodiversity.

• Encouraging existing beach plants to spread by adding new sand, which will anchor the dunes and build new ones. M November 2016 101

NOV 16 080-102 Hurricane-Babies.indd 101

10/28/16 6:26 PM

PSD INSPIRED BY THE HILTON HEAD COMMUNITY

AND HONORED TO SERVE IT

T

BY PETE NARDI, HILTON HEAD PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT GENERAL MANAGER

here simply are not enough pages in Hilton Head Monthly to adequately describe the hard work, dedication, bravery and self-sacrifice of the Hilton Head Public Service District operations team — our group of utility first responders who work on the water and sewer systems. As general manager of the service district, I would like our community to know that it is the people of the Hilton Head Public Service District who provide vital tap water and remove and recycle wastewater. Their hard work, expertise, wisdom and commitment enable very complex systems to run like clockwork, even after a Category 2 hurricane strikes.

No piece of equipment, no plan and no amount of technology replaces the people who comprise your service district.

Hurricane Matthew’s aftermath reminded us all of this, under very harsh terms. But it is my hope that we, as a community, will never forget it.

The district’s service area, which starts at Windmill Harbour and ends at the Hilton Head Resort area, comprises the majority of the island’s permanent population and includes Hilton Head Hospital and the public schools complex. Our service district provides water, sewer and recycled water to more than 18,000 customer accounts in the north- and midisland areas and its systems proved to be remarkably resilient through the storm.

In emergencies such as Matthew, the service district functions as a first responder organization under the unified command structure of the town’s Emergency Operations Center, through which we send out public advisories. We began what we term

“Opcon 1” (Operational Condition 1 – Emergency Operations) at 9 a.m. Oct. 5. We returned to Opcon 5 (Normal Operations) at 5 p.m. Oct. 14. Those nine days were packed with extraordinary circumstances and incredible achievements in the face of very tough conditions.

Our building on Oak Park Drive is hurricane-hardened and served as the town’s emergency center until it was evacuated Oct. 7. We bunked in our building for several nights leading up to the storm. We then linked up with our sister utility, Broad Creek Public Service District of Shelter Cove and Palmetto Dunes, and evacuated together to the Beaufort County Southern Command Base Camp at University of South Carolina’s New River campus with other first responders on Oct. 7.

We returned on the morning of Oct. 8, just hours after Matthew passed our area, and began the recovery. Service district crews worked first to rebuild the pressure in our tap water distribution system, which had lost pressure due to power outages, and issued a boil water advisory as a precaution. Our tap water production facilities were up and running within 24 hours after the storm, and we restored normal water system pressure by the morning of Oct. 10. We never experienced any water quality problems during or after the hurricane, and we were able to lift the advisory by Oct. 13.

Service district crews worked to repair approximately 20 broken water mains and completed that work by Oct. 14.

Our sewer system suffered power outages and tree damage to its sewer pump stations. We had to get the pumps

turned back on and perform emergency pumping to draw down the flooded sewer system. We experienced some isolated sewer manhole overflows which occurred as a result of sewer system use before power was restored everywhere, but there were no breaks to any of our sewer mains.

The service district sincerely thanks all of the residents who did their part by not using the sewer system until the OK was given and by limiting their use of water to help us rebuild vital water system pressure in the days following the storm.

You played a major role in expediting our recovery.

Progress in restoring water and sewer service was extremely rapid and many termed it “amazing.” The most important thing to remember is that it is the people of the service district who restored these life-sustaining services for our island.

We were aided by our contractors, other water utilities from our state, and by the Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority on the mainland. The people who fi ed the pipes, turned the water back on and took the sewage away are the same people who care for our utility and our island 24 hours a day, seven days a week, under sunny skies and when the weather is rough.

We would like to kindly remind everyone that the public advisories that are issued after storms are always important and useful to heed. We would also like the community to know that it has been our great honor to perform this recovery work, just as it is our privilege to serve you under all circumstances. Your perseverance, patience, assistance and pride inspire us. Thank you. M

102 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 080-102 Hurricane-Babies.indd 102

10/28/16 6:27 PM

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Be a mermaid..

Be happy.. Be kind..

Coligny Plaza hilton head island

Oceanside

843.686.6000

SHOP 24/7 AT ISLANDGIRLHHI.COM

Open at 10am Everyday

IslandGirl_Watusi_1116.indd 103

Full Coffee Bar • Fresh Fruit Smoothies Beer • Wine • Mimosas Full Cocktail Bar to include outstanding Bloody Marys & Specialty Cocktail Drinks Complete Breakfast Menu available til 3:00 Signature Salads • Gourmet Sandwiches Casual indoor and outdoor pet-friendly patio seating with healthier choice dog menu

Watusi Marketplace Now Open!

We are proud to o˜ er certiÿ ed organic, fair trade co˜ ee from

OPEN DAILY 7:30 AM 686.5200 islandwatusi.com Catering & Take-Out Available 71 Pope Avenue Hilton Head Island (next to Aunt Chiladas)

10/28/16 2:09 PM

LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM HUGO

L

BY DON MCLOUD

essons learned from Hurricane Hugo, which devastated coastal South Carolina in 1989, led to many improvements in pre-storm preparations, including earlier and faster evacuations, better storm tracking and forecasting, and tougher statewide building codes.

As southern Beaufort County residents assess and repair damage from Hurricane Matthew, they might also look to Hugo for some lessons on recovery and reconstruction.

One big lesson: Local economic activity will increase.

“An irony of natural disasters is that although they destroy physical wealth, they often dramatically raise economic activity during reconstruction,” according to a study three years after Hugo by the University of South Carolina’s business school.

In fact, many in Charleston, where Hugo struck as a Category 4 storm packing winds up to 140 mph, came to view the hurricane in later years as part blessing. That’s because insurance money and government disaster aid infused billions of dollars into the regional economy. Construction boomed as people rebuilt. Many dipped into savings to construct larger, safer homes. Shops, hotels and restaurants also benefited as out-oftown workers floc ed to the area.

Charleston emerged with a revitalized downtown surrounded by improved neighborhoods. National news coverage from the storm also gave the city more exposure to retirees and tourists.

John Hassell said that many homes destroyed by Hugo on the Isle of Palms, a barrier island north of Charleston where he is a Realtor and developer, were constructed in the 1940s and 1950s. After the storm, those homes were replaced with houses that were not only safer but also more attractive.

“There are a lot of positive things that can happen when people rebuild,” said Doug Woodward, an economics professor at USC and co-author of the 1992 economic study following Hugo. “You get better construction quality, and people are willing to pay for it.”

Hassell won’t go so far as to say that Hugo was a good thing for the Charleston area. He still vividly remembers the immediate aftermath of people returning to their homes and the devastation they faced.

“Coming back was awful. People were walking on the roads; they looked like refugees coming from a war zone,” he said.

“But I suppose the resurrection part gave us momentum. … It made the island look better than it ever did.”

Not everyone who suffers damage will be made whole. Insurance won’t cover all losses, and many poor residents don’t have coverage at all. Though federal and state aid poured into Hugo-damaged areas, the bulk of that went to reimburse public works by local governments and utilities.

Woodward estimated that the overall reimbursement rate for damage from Hugo was about 50 percent.

The amount of disaster aid coming to Beaufort County after Matthew will largely depend upon its congressmen: how skillful

and willing they are to fight for funding, he said.

It remains to be seen how well Beaufort County will rebound — which in many cases will depend upon compensation for damage — but Woodward is optimistic.

He predicts tourism will snap back quickly.

“It won’t hurt tourism,” he said. “I’m convinced of that. People came back to Charleston in the same numbers, if not more, than before.”

He also predicts retirees will continue to buy homes and move to the Lowcountry.

“People from the North aren’t going to say, ‘Hilton Head is vulnerable to hurricanes; let’s not go there,’” he said. “I think it will have very minimal effect on people’s reluctance to live near the coast or on the coast.”

Construction and retail sectors will likely see a boost for the next couple of years, Woodward said.

“It will take two years, a rebuilding effort that will generate an uptick in construction activity beyond what we would have predicted would have happened before the storm,” he said. “So it’s actually going to lead to an increase in jobs and income in the local area.”

Hassell noted that the post-Hugo reconstruction brought many jobs to the Charleston area.

“It was not enough to put everybody back to work or put the economy back to where it was before,” he said of the employment boost. “But without it, it probably would have been like the financial crash in 2008.”

But he also had some words of caution about the employment boom.

“Anybody who could hammer a nail or hold a paintbrush got a job,” he said. “We did have problems. People were coming here who weren’t qualified and did shoddy work.”

Woodward offered another lesson for postMatthew Beaufort County.

“We ought to learn all we can in the aftermath — how we respond, how we rebuild, how resilient we are and how long does it take,” he said. “Let’s not get a year or two out and forget about this.”

Perhaps, though, Hugo’s most enduring lesson of all came during an NPR interview in 2006 with then-Charleston Mayor Joe Riley.

The mayor, who had led his city from the destruction of Hugo, offered this advice to victims of Hurricane Katrina: “As terrible as things appear right after a devastating hurricane, you never want the disaster to win.” M

104 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 080-102 Hurricane-Babies.indd 104

10/28/16 6:27 PM

CommunityFoundation_1116.indd 105

10/28/16 2:09 PM

MarkStaff_1116.indd 106

10/28/16 2:10 PM

HURRICANE

NOTEBOOK Here is a collection of news, notes and photos we collected from Hurricane Matthew. This is just a small fraction of the many wonderful heroes and organizations that continue to be there for our community in this difficult time. To share your story, photos or video, email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com.

BENEFITS, FOOD DRIVES & FUNDRAISERS In the wake of devastation caused

by Hurricane Matthew, individuals, groups and corporations wishing to donate to recovery and rebuilding efforts in the Lowcountry can make donations to Community Foundation of the Lowcountry's Disaster Recovery and Rebuilding Fund. Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is the organization of record to receive donations for disaster recovery and rebuilding in Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton Counties. So far, it has distributed $50,000 to several front line organizations including the American Red Cross, Bluffton Self-Help and the Deep Well Project. It will award grants of up to $20,000 to eligible nonprofits that are helping with Hurricane Matthew recovery.

The Lowcountry Strong Foundation aims to assist and enrich the lives of Beaufort and Jasper County families, and partner with community members, to help serve those less fortunate. The Fund’s initial efforts will focus on providing support for programs and services addressing disaster assistance and/or emergency hardship relief for individuals, families and communities within Beaufort and Jasper Counties of the South Carolina Lowcountry.

Captain Woody’s Benefit Weekend Blowout: 4 p.m., Nov. 5 - Oyster Roast; 12-6 p.m. Nov. 6, Pool Bar Jim’s frozen benefit Weekend events benefits the Hilton Head Humane Society, Hilton Head Hurricane Relief and K&S for Warriors.

The Old Oyster Factory held a food drive benefiting the Deep Well Project during the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Conversation & Cocktails event there October 28.

Collins Group Realty Deep Well food drive is November 12.

The Belfair Charitable Fund donated $5,000 each to Bluffton Self Help and Deep Well Project to help local residents with emergency financial assistance related to Hurricane Matthew. The Belfair Charitable fund is a community fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.

Hilton Head Distillery held a food drive Oct. 17–22 to help local hurricane relief efforts, and the donations were split between Bluffton Self Help and Sandalwood Community Food Pantry.

Each customer who brought in nonperishable food items and toiletries got a free rum tasting. Cheers to that!

In response to the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, Weichert Realtors-Coastal Properties, in coordination with Deep Well and Bluffton Self Help, held a relief drive in all four of its local offices

During Forsythe Jewelers Roberto Coin Special Event Oct. 27, all the proceeds from the Roberto Coin Palm Tree Tiny Treasure necklace drawing were donated to The Boys and Girls Clubs of The Lowcountry to help families affected

by Hurricane Matthew.

CycleBar Hilton Head partnered with the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry for a charity event Oct. 23 to raise money for the foundation’s Disaster Recovery & Rebuilding Fund and help those devastated by Hurricane Matthew.

Jason Hurdich: Getting Through to South Carolina’s Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Standing tall next to South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, certified deaf interpreter Jason Hurdich was hard to miss during the state’s press conferences on Hurricane Matthew.

With his hands rapidly firing and his face full of expression, Hurdich was translating officials’ messages to a common language for South Carolina’s deaf and hard of hearing community, American Sign Language. It garnered him a lot of attention in the following days, even his portrait on a t-shirt.

"Honestly, I was doing my job,” Hurdich said through an interpreter.

Hurdich, 42, was born deaf and is the only certified deaf interpreter in South Carolina. Having an interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing is common at state press conferences, but they are usually hearing interpreters. Deaf interpreters tend to use a lot more facial expression, hand gestures and signs to communicate to the deaf and hard of hearing community.

“CDIs play a critical role, because we understand the certified hearing interpreters in ASL, but is it done the ‘deaf way?’” he explained. “This means that being a deaf person and a certified (deaf) interpreter allows me to add cultural nuances that makes sense to a deaf person.”

Since a phrase or a word can’t be emphasized by speaking, people who communicate through sign language use their face or hands. That can be vital during a time when officials need to deliver critical information to everyone.

“The deaf community is my target audience.

My No. 1 goal is for them to understand,” Hurdich said. “Like hurricanes, which can be a life or death situations, (state officials) bring me in to make sure everything is clear.”

The New York native who now lives in North Charleston, Hurdich said there are more than 68,000 deaf or hard of hearing in South Carolina between the ages of 18-64. During the governor’s Hurricane Matthew press conferences, there were two certified hearing interpreters there feeding him information to relay to the deaf or hard of hearing community.

"I'm a part of a team,” he said. “They have a very, very valuable role. We’re a team. We analyze things together. We do this together."

November 2016 107

NOV 16 107-121 Hurricane-Notebook.indd 107

10/28/16 6:39 PM

BUSINESSES & RESIDENTS HELPING RECOVERY EFFORTS

Ruby Lee’s South hosted Hilton Head Island first responders and relief workers for lunch Oct. 12.

Football Players Lending a Helping Hand: High school football players from Hilton Head High School, and players and cheerleaders from Bluffton High School volunteered in their communities with clean-up efforts. As Hilton Head High School coach BJ Payne wrote: “You will be amazed at what 50 high school kids can do in a short amount of time.”

One Hot Mama’s, Reilley’s and The Lodge held a complimentary community pig roast Oct. 16. Donations benefited the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.

Roy's Place on Hilton Head Island cooked for over 200 first responders Oct. 9, without electricity and water; they melted ice and used a gas stove.

The SERG Group help a Complimentary Community Meal Oct. 13 at Posiedon. They encouraged the community to come out, “Fill your stomach, charge your phone and enjoy a break from the aftermath of the storm with those from our amazing community.” The restaurant group also joined with Tito's Handmade Vodka to raise money for the Deep Well Project.

108 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 107-121 Hurricane-Notebook.indd 108

10/31/16 10:11 AM

Mellow Mushroom twice delivered pizza to Daufuskie Island for first responders and residents, also taking new socks, underclothes and t-shirts.

Staff at Bishop Eye Center volunteers with the Samaritan’s Purse, a non-profit organization hosted by Low Country Community Church. They assisted over several days with clean up efforts on Confederate Avenue in Bluffton, Shipyard, Ashton Cove and Port Royal Plantation.

Jim 'N Nicks also fed the Bluffton Police Department and held a food drive for Bluffton Self Help.

The Green Thumb hosted a free lunch for first responders Oct.16.

Bess’ Deli donated Turkey Salad, Egg Salad and Chicken Salad to a crew working on Calibogue Cay Road.

Esmeralda's Massage Therapy and Pilates Center offered free massages to first responders and the response was very heartfelt.

Chamber SBA: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will hold a Business Recovery Center for Beaufort County businesses, non-profits and residents from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce offices The center can assist those impacted by Hurricane Matthew, and representatives can provide information about disaster loans, answer questions and assist in completing the SBA application. Check www.HiltonHeadBlufftonChamber.org for more information.

November 2016 109

NOV 16 107-121 Hurricane-Notebook.indd 109

10/31/16 10:11 AM

BUSINESSES & RESIDENTS HELPING RECOVERY EFFORTS Zoes Kitchen brought the Bluffton Police Department food to sustain them through the storm.

Local Pie Hilton Head opened its doors the Wednesday following Hurricane Matthew. The food was free and Local Pie asked for donations for the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, raising $2,000. On October 15, Local Pie and Cranford Hollow held an outdoor concert, “passed the hat” and raised $ 6,400 for the Community Foundation of The Lowcountry.

After the storm, Engel & Volkers opened their office to clients and locals who needed wifi phones, water and a place to work from. They also donated office space and a car to the Special Olympics.

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa evacuated to the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. For five days, these associates jumped right in to help Westin Savannah clean up from storm debris, restore indoor and outdoor spaces, prepare and serve meals for those guests in the hotel and establish a remote sales office to serve the Westin Hilton Head clients. The Savannah property was able to open just two days after the storm hit and host dozens of first responders and displaced neighbors from the region.

Sports Addiction in Bluffton loaned out three wheels and bikes ifor transportation in the down tree areas. Also loaned out our delivery and pick up trailers for trash pick up.

Backwater Adventure guides Tom Haidon, Nick Haidon and Wit Edenfield and Seth Edenfield bought equipment (chain saws, rakes, trailers, etc.) and helped clear roads so people could get to their homes and businesses.

The Mortgage Network went as a team to the Humane Association with donations.

Nitelites delivered water and food with Hilton Head Presbyterian Church to several communities around the island.

Within hours of Matthew, members of The Vacation Company team were assessing their properties and reporting back to clients, and retained a drone videographer to shoot properties and inspect roofs for damage. Within three days of the disaster, The Vacation Company brought in their own 20 man tree company to work exclusively on their clients properties. Now they are negotiating with insurance adjusters and helping property owners with repairs.

Branches co-hosted a fall festival at Village at Wexford, and all proceeds of the event benefited the Stingray Support Circle, which provides clothing, toiletries and basic essentials to school age children during times of poverty, homelessness and financial loss. These children were even more profoundly affected from Hurricane Mathew. Blue Parrot also donated all proceeds from its "Bake a Change" fundraiser and the complimentary wine and beer tasting will benefit and support the children.

Palmetto Dunes teams with Deep Well to collect canned goods during its Music & Taste events every Thursday night.

Whole Food Market donated over 200 large bottles of shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion to help stock Deep Well’s pantry with some basic necessities. They also donated roughly 400 fruit cereal bars to the Island Recreation Center, which offered free childcare to all islanders while schools were still out of session, so the kids could enjoy a wholesome snack during the day. They partnered with CycleBar to host a fundraiser and donated catering platters and gift cards to the first 10 folks to arrive to CycleBar’s fundraising spin class. On Oct.19, the store offered 10% off everything. Customers could either keep the 10% to help ease the pain of restocking or donate that 10% to our fund with the Red Cross to help Hurricane Matthew victims.

Michael Vignale, who owns All Season Soft Wash, offered free roof blowing and gutter cleaning post Hurricane Matthew.

Matt Mattoon felt fortunate that all he had to do after the storm was “blow off the driveway.” So, he decided to give back to by cutting trees and clearing debris from the Audubon Newell Preserve on Palmetto Bay Road.

Chip Collins of Collins Group Realty went live on Facebook in Sea Pines to show the damage, checking on homes for many friends and clients in the midst of dealing with his own home being struck by a tree and flooding He continues to share a compilation of updates via eblast to his database as well as on social media.

Additionally, Collins Group Realty Deep Well food drive is November 12.

During the evacuation from Hurricane Matthew the home owners of Ellenita Drive in Hilton Head Plantation were continuously sending emails to each other on the condition of their properties. Prior to opening back to the public, Mangiamo’s fed the entire street of Ellenita Drive in Hilton Head Plantation.

Memory Matters had some serious tree issues that created safety hazards after the storm. Along with two volunteers and a staff member, Samaritan's Purse helped clear and secure the area to get its doors open. Because of that help, they were able to open and offer families the daycare program so they could take care of their homes and property, deal with insurance companies and debris removal.

110 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 107-121 Hurricane-Notebook.indd 110

10/28/16 6:42 PM

STUMP ART

Two high school students are making Hurricane Matthew souvenirs out of tree stumps. Twins Olivia and Emma Peluso, both freshmen at May River High School, are the duo behind the stumps.

T-SHIRTS The Tee Hut (Coligny): All proceeds go to Community Foundation of the Lowcountry “Welcome Home” T-shirts, based on the spray-painted sign placed on the median of the Hilton Head Island bridge by Bryon Sewell, are available at the Salty Dog T-Shirt stores and the Sea Pines Montessori Academy. $10 from each T-shirt goes to the Deep Well Project.

Hilton Head Strong T-Shirts available at Kroger - Shelter Cove. All of the proceeds will go to the American Red Cross for their relief efforts on Hilton Head Island.

HELPING PETS

Petco Foundation was contacted by ASPCA and donated 10,900 pounds (7,500 dog and 3,400 cat) of food for Beaufort County Animal Services and Hilton Head Humane to distribute throughout Beaufort County.

During the evacuation, Hilton Head Humane Association secured its medically challenged animals and cats in its Ridgeland clinic. Adoptable dogs and behaviorally challenged dogs were moved to the Hardeeville Pet Resort.

The night of the hurricane, the kennels flooded and staff worked through the night setting up crates and moving animals to the lobby of the pet resort, without power or water, working by flashlight and candle light. On Monday after the storm, all of our animals were transported back to Hilton Head. By Tuesday, most of the staff were able to return, and the HHHA opened Wednesday. They also assisted as a distribution center for supplies both on our campus and at the Hilton Head Island Schools.

November 2016 111

NOV 16 107-121 Hurricane-Notebook.indd 111

10/28/16 6:43 PM

IN THEIR OWN WORDS….

Residents recount evacuating, riding out Hurricane Matthew

Susan & Kenny Crast Susan and Kenny Crast rode out hurricanes David, Floyd, Hugo and others. They did the same for Hurricane Matthew.

“He thinks he's Paul Bunyan so we stayed,” Susan wrote of Kenny, the owner of Crast Custom Homes and resident of 42 years. “(We) also stupidly thought it wasn't coming here.”

After watching Matthew blow through from a villa in Harbour Town, Susan and Kenny had one word to describe the experience: “Crazy!” After the storm, it took Kenny five hours to forge a three-mile path from Harbour Town to the Sea Pines Country Club. Susan has no idea how he was able to do it.

“Nothing was recognizable,” she wrote. “Nothing. No streets, villas, homes, bike paths, golf courses. Nothing. Shocking. A jungle that got bombed.”

Danielle Bernardine: Italian Heritage Leads Her to Cook for Bluffton PD “Carbs!” That was the word used when 16-year Bluffton resident Danielle Bernadine brought muffins to the Bluffton Police Department after Hurricane Matthew. First, she was met with smiles and gratitude.

“Whomever I spoke to said they had been lacking in food and especially carbs so they really appreciated it,” Bernadine wrote in an email.

That night, she made enough ziti and garlic bread to feed two dozen officers Italian by heritage, Bernadine has made a tradition of cooking a “family dinner” (usually a pasta dish) Sundays for friends. She - along with many in her neighborhood hunkered down for Matthew in her Bluffton home. Even though she was prepared to lose power for a few days, she was lucky enough to only be without for about five hours and for an open Publix. “I felt guilty for the fact that I was home with my sister and (the Bluffton Police) were all out working tirelessly to keep Bluffton safe and to preparing for our community to come home,” she wrote. “Since it was the day after the hurricane, I knew there was not much I could do in the way of helping so I did what I do every Sunday... cook.”

Grayco Hardware & Home

By Sunday, the storm passed, and my phone began ringing, I also received tons of e-mails from employees wanting to know the plan of action.

Many were eager to return to work and help any way possible. By Monday, we had Lady’s Island and Ridgeland up and running followed by the Beaufort and Bluffton Building Centers. Within a couple of days, thanks to the dedication and determination of so many of our employees, Grayco was fully operating again. All of the employees did go to an amazing effort, some putting aside clearing their own yards and homes to get the store up and running while on generators. They were able to supply Hilton Head Island with generators, chain saws and more.

Corner Perk Josh and Kali Cooke, owners of Bluffton’s Corner Perk and Roasting Room Lounge and Listening Room, returned from their Hurricane Matthew evacuation early with a community relieve game plan in mind. Though the damage to their home and business was minimal, they felt the pain of enormous losses encountered by their friends throughout the lowcountry.

“So we rushed back to open Corner Perk and offered free small coffees to anyone who stopped in,” Josh Cooke said. “It’s the least we could do and we figu ed everyone could use some caffeine while they got to work on their repairs.”

Corner Perk served coffee to as many as 150 guests, many of them first responders who hadn’t taken a break in days and needed a boost. Because Corner Perk lost all the food stored in their refrigerators and freezers, the staff couldn’t prepare meals for several days which took a toll on the week’s total revenue. “But we didn’t worry about that,” Cooke explained.

112 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 107-121 Hurricane-Notebook.indd 112

10/28/16 6:43 PM

Hospice Care of the Lowcountry Recounts Evacuation What happens to a hospice patient during an evacuation? At Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, staff takes a proactive approach and updates its Evacuation Disaster Plan, which is then registered with the county and the state. During the admission process, Nurse Case Managers and Social Workers discuss with patients and their families and caregivers what the plan will be in the event that evacuation is required. The following is the brief timeline of events during Hurricane Matthew: Tuesday, October 4 • Governor Haley issued a mandatory evacuation order.

• All patients were seen or contacted.

• Contracts were initiated with the receiving inland hospices.

• Arrangements were made for a 2-week prescription of medications, supplies and necessary equipment.

• Bed-bound patients were moved by ambulance. Numerous phone calls were made to coordinate the pick up times and destinations.

• The critical patients were moved to an in-patient facility, more phone calls and coordination.

Wednesday morning October 5 • As our team began to prepare for our own evacuation, we received panicked calls from patients who decided to ride out the storm, but then reconsidered.

• Arrangements were made to relocate these patients.

• During the evacuation, all relocated patients still had access to their Hospice Care of the Lowcountry team.

• Calls were made to check in with patients, questions were answered, and concerns were put to rest.

• As "the community hospice" we accepted all financial responsibility by paying the substituted hospice fees – but more importantly we remained responsible for their comfort.

Tuesday October 11, 2016 • We called our patients to begin coordination of their return home.

Ray Ellis Every time a tree fell in Ray Ellis’s Hilton Head Plantation neighborhood, the ground shook. “It was pretty intense,” said the 22-year-old lifelong Hilton Head Island resident. “It was wild.”

Ellis stayed behind during Hurricane Matthew with his parents. His father has bone cancer and traveling is difficult The morning the storm hit, he was up until 3:30 a.m., clearing drains in 90 mph winds. When he woke up the next morning, the water was ankle-deep.

There were trees down all over the place. So he did what 20-somethings do best, took to Facebook.

“I walked around, did a live stream video and checked on people’s houses to make them at ease for what they’d be coming home to,” he said. His videos were viewed thousands of times. Hundreds commented and responded, thanking him for helping out an requesting he drive by a home. The first two or three days days were not easy. The flooding was unbelievable and the roads were a mess. Ellis had to walk or ride his bike to get around.

“There was a lot of climbing and wading through water,” Ellis recalled. “I had to pick my bike up, go over (a tree) and walk through waist-deep water. It was definitely an experience.” Ellis also helped clear debris from the streets and Hilton Head Plantation driveways. The response to his videos he was as “phenomenal.”

“I didn't know too many people up until (Hurricane Matthew),” he said. “Everybody knows me, but I don't know everyone yet.”

November 2016 113

NOV 16 107-121 Hurricane-Notebook.indd 113

10/28/16 6:43 PM

Picking up the pieces Here is a collection of photos from Dayle Thomas of Smarty Pants Photography, who ventured out to capture some of the damage throughout the area including Port Royal Plantation, Wexford, Spanish Wells, Hilton Head Country Club and Oyster Reef Golf Club.

114 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 107-121 Hurricane-Notebook.indd 114

10/28/16 6:44 PM

November 2016 115

NOV 16 107-121 Hurricane-Notebook.indd 115

10/28/16 6:44 PM

116 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 107-121 Hurricane-Notebook.indd 116

10/28/16 6:54 PM

ALL PHOTOS BY SMARTY PANTS PHOTOGRAPHY

November 2016 117

NOV 16 107-121 Hurricane-Notebook.indd 117

10/28/16 6:54 PM

Freeing Bernice

Captain Charles Abner stayed with his shrimp trawler, Lady Bernice, during the hurricane. The boat was landed in mud, against the dock of the Rowing Center.

On Oct. 17, a tug boat (the Lady May of Frogmore) and two rigid-hulled speed boats (all volunteers) pulled for almost two hours to free it. They were working with a limited window of a king tide that morning, which is possibly the only reason it was able to be freed.

There is a GoFundMe campaign under "Save Lady Bernice" to help Captain Abner repair his boat and get it back in action. All photos were taken by W Photography.

118 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 107-121 Hurricane-Notebook.indd 118

10/28/16 6:45 PM

November 2016 119

NOV 16 107-121 Hurricane-Notebook.indd 119

10/28/16 7:31 PM

120 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 107-121 Hurricane-Notebook.indd 120

10/28/16 6:48 PM

ALL PHOTOS BY W PHOTOGRAPHY

November 2016 121

NOV 16 107-121 Hurricane-Notebook.indd 121

10/28/16 6:48 PM

RETIREMENT

RETIRING IN PARADISE

Think Hilton Head Island and Bluffton are great places to visit?

Try living here

BY DEAN ROWLAND

"AGING GRACEFULLY" used to be a polite catchphrase or euphemism meaning “looking older, but…” for men and women at retirement age. For those who live in Hilton Head, Bluffton and the island area, “aging actively” might more accurately describe getting older here because it better defines the youthful spirit, lifestyle and mindset of its retirees.

Local retirees do not retire from life once they move here. They remain active—but in different ways. The years spent working give way to a host of new or expanded lifestyle opportunities, from volunteering to sporting activities to a vibrant social life.

“You don’t have to look far in Hilton Head or Bluffton to see we have an incredibly active retirement community,” said Charlie Clark, vice president of communication for the Hilton Head Island/Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. “Retirees are such an asset to the community in their desire to give back.”

About 28 percent of Hilton Head’s population of 39,412, and about 10 percent of Bluffton’s 13,606 residents are 65 years or older, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Hilton Head residents are older (53.7 median age) than Bluffton’s (33.8).

Retired islanders know why they retired here. Some have been dreaming about it for decades when they visited our barrier island or the mainland bluff on business trips and conventions, family vacations, and golf/tennis getaways with buddies.

“People have a love affair with Hilton Head Island,” Clark said.

“They come on vacation, fall in love with it, and then decide to buy a second home here or retire here.” It typically takes six to eight visits to the Lowcountry before that decision is made, according to a chamber study.

The celebrated attractions in the Lowcountry are endless,

especially if enjoyed in daily doses in retirement: a temperate climate, sporting activities, historical sites, beaches and waterways, shopping and dining, low crime, a reasonable cost of living, quality healthcare, close proximity to Savannah and Charleston and airports, low taxes, quality of life, arts and cultural events, abundant flo a and fauna, and a variety of housing choices.

“It’s the natural beauty of the place, the amenities and the quality of life,” Clark said.

Retired islanders and Blufftonians know all about this, of course. While Hilton Head continues to be named annually to countless lifestyle and travel publications as a top resort destination, the national media and research organizations have been jumping on the Lowcountry bandwagon lately as a retirement destination.

(The relatively high cost of housing on the island frequently keeps Hilton Head off the “top” retirement lists. For instance, the median home value on the island is $431,805; in Bluffton, it’s $208,720, according to recent census data.)

122 hiltonheadmonthly.com

Nov 16 122-127 Retirement.indd 122

10/28/16 5:34 PM

Cypress_1116.indd 123

10/28/16 2:11 PM

RETIREMENT Here’s a sampling of what others have been writing about retiring here: • Forbes magazine has a love affair with Bluffton. The national publication has named Bluffton one of the “25 best places to retire” in the United States for the past three years. (Of course it’s based on analytic data and analysis…but so what). We know Bluffton is special as a retirement destination.

The publication called Bluffton “highly walkable,” and cited its favorable weather, rich cultural and higher educational opportunities, good healthcare, low taxes, active lifestyles and low serious crime. The only knock is a higher than national average cost of living.

• Money magazine cited Bluffton as one of the “Best Places to Retire: Waterfront Living” in 2015. The magazine called it “quirky, charming and artsy, a close-knit community.”

• If there’s one publication that should know the “Best Places to Retire” in the south, it’s Southern Living magazine. After all, it publishes in our Lowcountry backyard. Bluffton made its list again this year at No. 6.

“If living in Lowcountry bliss seems like your idea of a great retirement, Bluffton might be calling for you,” the magazine’s editors wrote. It also credited Bluffton’s beauty, walkability, history, art and culture, amenities, volunteer and continued learning opportunities, and access to medical care.

• Where to Retire magazine honored Hilton Head Island as a “top retirement destination” on this year’s list. It cited coastal resort living, the gated community lifestyle and the Osher Lifelong Learning Center.

• Movoto.com/blog loves Beaufort County towns, having ranked Hilton Head and Bluffton Nos. 1 and 2, respectively, on its “10 Best Places to Retire in South Carolina.” Our mild weather, low crime rate, ease of travel to cities and airports, and amenities per capita were touted as attractions.

• Those who know Bluffton will be familiar with the “Top 10 Reasons to Retire in Bluffton” recorded by Realestatescorecard.com, an online data source for the real estate industry. Among them are arts, culture and music; home affordability; access to metro areas; “true coastal” living; home-grown produce; master planned communities; top medical care; and the subtropical climate.

Here’s a couple of excerpts from retirees who wrote to Trip Advisor: • “Something that has been extremely important to me here is volunteer work. I decided early on that I couldn't live like I was on vacation 24/7. So while I do play golf and tennis each week and still bike and beach frequently, I have also gotten involved in other pursuits…I could write all day about life here on the island. No regrets. I wake up each morning thankful to live here.”

• “I've been volunteering once or twice a week for about 10 years; can't imagine my life without it. Glad there are opportu-

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE PLAN Choosing a retirement community is an important decision that involves more than simply choosing a floor plan — it’s about lifestyle. In addition to meeting social, cultural, educational and recreational requirements, a good center will also have a plan to deal with natural disasters, such as Hurricane Matthew.

The Cypress of Hilton Head Island, TidePointe and The Seabrook of Hilton Head all received high marks for their hurricane evacuation plans and procedures. Three residents recently shared their evacuation experiences.

The Cypress of Hilton Head Island “I walked out of the elevator into an unfamiliar room where my gaze was immediately drawn to the face I sought. Resting in his wheelchair, Jack turned toward the ding of the elevator. When he saw me, his face brightened with a warm, joyful smile that let me release much of the tension I’d been holding for 24 hours or more. Jack is my husband, and he was settled into his temporary housing at the memory care facility at The Cypress in Charlotte. The nursing home at Hilton Head’s Cypress had arranged for all of its residents to be transported and cared for at the Charlotte facility while we waited out Hurricane Matthew. Jack, his fellow residents, and their equipment (e.g. personal wheelchairs) were taken to Charlotte escorted by staff from the HHI facility. Some had to be transported in ambulances, including Jack.

I couldn’t quite imagine how it would all work out. I never dreamed it would go as smoothly as it appeared. The Preston and Dogwood residents were cared for with love and dignity.

Meanwhile the independent residents of the Cypress were transported en masse to Charlotte. Our travel day, like that of so many leaving the island, was long and arduous, but we all made it safely to our hotels. My roommate, her little dog, and I were housed in a pet-friendly hotel about 7 miles from the Cypress of Charlotte. The Hilton Head staff looked after us and provided updates several times a day on the status of damage to the Cypress as well as what was going on on the island. Our valets were there to take us each day to the Health Center, to shop, to the movies or to dinner. Logistically it had to be a nightmare, but thanks to our staff, it worked. I am forever grateful that Jack and I are fortunate enough to be at the Cypress.”

— Mary Ellen McConnell

TidePointe “The TidePointe Community recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. This gala evening had been prepared a long time before Matthew reared its ugly head. With everybody back, safe and sound, from the evacuation, there was ample reason to celebrate and we did.

If you came as a guest or a board member from Chicago, you saw Tide Pointe and its residents at a moment of pride and gratitude.

I am sure that all the people you met would want to share their recent experience of the evacuation. And tell you how our community came together during that strange week of waiting in Augusta. How we were supported by our amazing staff at every turn and fed three meals a day.

All of this could not have happened without real professional preparation and attention to detail by the members of our staff. It was amazing.

And then there was Thom Jones, our commander-in-chief. He was the glue that kept the whole thing together and the oil that kept it running. I saw him quietly keeping an eye on things, making positive announcements at the right time and always willing to answer a question. Wonderful leadership.

So, yes, we had reason to celebrate last Friday and we were so thrilled to be able to share our stories and sense of ‘ownership’ with our guests and friends. It should be clear to all: Vi-Living is real.”

— Mieke Smit

The Seabrook of Hilton Head “As a resident of The Seabrook of Hilton Head, I want to congratulate and thank the staff members who displayed an exceptional amount of professionalism during the evacuation for Hurricane Matthew. They were exceptionally kind and attentive, taking care of all the needs of the aging residents. I thank them for all they did during a time of uncertainty.”

— Ray Kraus

nities on HHI.” M 124 hiltonheadmonthly.com

Nov 16 122-127 Retirement.indd 124

10/28/16 5:34 PM

TidePointe_1116.indd 125

10/28/16 2:12 PM

A group of high school students started the Youth Technology Outreach Program.

Sometimes volunteerism takes on a life of its own.

There's volunteer service, and then there's extraordinary volunteer service.

BY DEAN ROWLAND | PHOTOS BY W PHOTOGRAPHY

F

ive Hilton Head Island High School juniors dreamed a simple dream to satisfy the 20 hours of community service required by the college-level International Baccalaureate diploma program they were pursuing.

“I had the idea on a whim to reach out to The Cypress retirement community to see if we could do anything for them,” said Phillip Evans, 17, whose grandparents are residents there. “So I made a call to their lifestyle director (Randi Selman), and she asked us to come out and dance with some of the widowed members who never had partners at the dances.”

The students put on their best dancing shoes and attended the holiday dance in December.

The experience came naturally to Evans.

“I was very comfortable,” he said. “I used to ballroom dance back when I was 7 to 10 years old, and I was the youngest person there so I was very accustomed to dancing with people who were much my senior. I felt right at home.”

Not so much at first for some other team members, including Michael Caramello.

“The first time it was a little bit awkward, but after we saw how much they were enjoying it, we kind of really got into it,” said Caramello, who is the president of the National Honor Society. “We just kind of gave them a good time and help put them in the holiday spirit.”

Little did the five students — who in addition to Evans and Caramello included Jackson Tomaszewski, Hayden Schwartz and Jack Maggard — know at the time that their lives were about to change, as would the lives of the senior citizens they danced with.

“We were received so positively,” Evans said. “It was such an uplifting experience for us and the members that we reached back out to The Cypress and said, ‘Hey we really want to come back and

do anything we can to be around the members and help them out.’”

The students decided that a lesson in technology like iPhones, smartphones, tablets, computers, the internet and social media was a pressing need.

“They didn’t know how to use their phones,” said Caramello, a recipient of the mayor’s Youth Volunteer Service Award earlier this year. “They might have spent hundreds of dollars on these things, but they didn’t know how to use them.”

When the group showed up the first Saturday morning in January at The Cypress, only three residents attended. But soon the lessons were standing room only.

“The word spread very quickly; people would be lined up at the door when we showed up at 10 a.m.,” Evans said. More than 25 residents eventually would drop by for the group’s question-andanswer period and then one-on-one instruction.

“The internet was a very foreign concept,” said Evans, who as a sophomore founded his own pedicab service, the first and only one on the island. “We’re still working on it.”

A special treat for Evans and his grandparents, Carolyn and Doyle Evans, was sitting down for lunch together every week after the tech workshop.

“The things we teach them, they can use on an everyday basis to help improve the quality of their lives,” Caramello said. “After the first week or so, we were talking with members of the community, hearing their thoughts and they just absolutely adored us.”

One volunteer weekend became two, three and so on, and the team never considered stopping. After only three weeks, each team member had already surpassed the 20-hour voluntary commitment.

To date, each has amassed more than 200 individual hours.

“I was thinking to myself, ‘Wow, this is really great what we’ve been doing, and we absolutely have to continue this,’” Caramello said.

126 hiltonheadmonthly.com

Nov 16 122-127 Retirement.indd 126

10/28/16 5:35 PM

n.

e.

RETIREMENT

Evans agreed: “We originally only planned to do this for a few weeks … we figu ed it was too big of an opportunity to pass on.”

The months passed. The students attended the Spring Fling dance at The Cypress — much to the delight of their older dance partners — and their summer plans took shape as their calendar opened up.

Evans reached out to the TidePointe retirement community, spoke with lifestyle director Diane Kastler, and a Wednesday morning tech workshop in June was promptly scheduled. Throughout the summer, the students would join residents at TidePointe and The Cypress every week. Now that the students are back in school for their senior year, they alternate their time weekly between the two communities.

“They are the best group of kids,” Kastler said. “They are so helpful.”

One familiar refrain she hears from participating residents is, “‘If this is what the young kids are today, then our country has a great future’…that was said so many times. They think the world of these kids.”

The accolades are mutual.

“The first thing is probably the amazing life lessons and hordes of experience that gets poured on me every time I get to talk with these people,” Evans said. “They truly are members of the generation that have put us where we are today as a society. I learn the traits and tools that they used to find their success. I’m applying this to my life now.

“We have a lot of fun just talking with them and becoming friends with them,” he added. “It’s a very rare kind of situation where members of our generation and their generation get to interact in a setting outside of some kind of family situation.”

Caramello’s favorite moments have been “hearing their stories and their backgrounds, just because some of these people are highly accomplished and esteemed. And the advice they have to share, and to see how much they appreciate what we’re doing … it’s very heartwarming.”

Along their journey, the students have set up a nonprofit organization to spread the news about outreach and assistance programs for senior citizens.

“I think this kind of volunteer service has an immense value but has been underdeveloped,” Evans said. “But I really do see it having a value not only on a local scale but around the country. We’re trying as hard as we can to get the word out about our service and what we’ve been doing.”

For more on the students’ efforts, go to www.ytoprogram.com. M

Pictured from left: Hayden Schwartz, Michael Caramello, Phillip Evans and Jack Maggard.

November 2016 127

Nov 16 122-127 Retirement.indd 127

10/28/16 5:35 PM

VETERANS DAY

LOWCOUNTRY CELEBRATES

VETERANS      



Two concerts, a parade and a celebration highlight Veterans Day events

E

BY AMY COYNE BREDESON | PHOTOS BY ARNO DIMMLING

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

The holiday was originally called Armistice Day and celebrated the anniversary of the finale of World War I, which officially ended at the 11th

hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. In 1954, the holiday was renamed Veterans Day to honor all who currently serve or have served in the United States military.

The Lowcountry will begin celebrating the holiday a couple of days early this year, with two Veterans Day tribute performances by the Mary Green Men’s Chorale.

The ensemble will open its

second season with a performance at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 9, at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church in Bluffton and another performance at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 10, at Holy Family Catholic Church on Hilton Head Island. Proceeds from both concerts will benefit The Mercy Center in Hardeeville.

The performances will include members of both the

men’s and women’s chorales, and will be led by artistic director Mary Woodmansee Green. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased online at marygreenmenschorale.org, at The Oilerie in The Village at Wexford, Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy and the Holy Family Catholic Church office on Hilton Head, or at Markel’s Card & Gift Shop, Station 300 or the St. Gregory church

128 hiltonheadmonthly.com

Nov 16 128-130 VeteransDay_.indd 128

10/28/16 5:42 PM

office in Bluffton. For more information, call 843-2959342.

On Nov. 11, a Veterans Day parade will step off at 10 a.m. at the corner of Pritchard and Bridge streets in Bluffton. The parade will travel up Calhoun Street, pass the Calhoun Street Promenade and end at Dr. Mellichamp Drive.

American Legion Post 205 and its auxiliary, the Bluffton Police Department, the Bluffton Township Fire District, veterans from Bloom at Belfair, and motorcycle units will participate in this year’s parade.

“This is our second year,” Dennis J. Becker American Legion Post 205 adjutant Mike Miranda said. “We’d been going to Beaufort, so we decided to have our own parade in our own town of Bluffton.”

As in years past, there will also be a Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 11 at Veterans Memorial Park on Hilton Head. The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will be hosted by the Hilton Head Area Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America.

“It’s going to be very, very exciting,” said Hilton Head chapter president Dr. Mike Danoff.

The Third Infantry Firing Party from Hunter Army Airfield will be at the event,

the Hilton Head Choral Society will perform “The National Anthem,” and Hilton Head Island High School’s JROTC honor guards will conduct a flag ceremony.

Retired Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Jessica Garfola Wright will serve as the keynote speaker. This year’s celebration will pay special tribute to Korean War veterans.

A luncheon, hosted by the MOAA Spouses for Service and American Legion Post 49, will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Poseidon. Reservations are required for lunch and can be made by emailing jayne. danoff@gmail.com. An MOAA Spouses for Service meeting will follow the luncheon.

Danoff said that he did not fully comprehend the value of the U.S. military until he was sent to Korea, where he served as a company commander of a medical company in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. “In my opinion, we would not have the United States without the veterans, without the military,” he said. “We are where we are because of the strong military and the unified voice that we have to support what we stand for, and defend our Constitution and our flag. And if we don’t continue to recognize that, we will lose everything that we have, including the freedom that we all enjoy.” M

November 2016 129

Nov 16 128-130 VeteransDay_.indd 129

10/28/16 5:42 PM

VETERANS DAY

TREATMENT COURT OFFERS SECOND CHANCE TO AREA VETERANS

BY ERIN MCGUIRE

G

erman Antonio Batista is a combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He received two Bronze Stars following a tour of duty in Iraq during the Gulf War. He is also a recovering abuser of alcohol and drugs.

The Hilton Head Island man and business owner’s relationship with alcohol began at age 15 in his home country of Panama.

Then, 12 years ago, cocaine was introduced into the mix.

He would go out for one drink and black out, not remembering anything that had happened the night before. Sometimes he would end up in jail. Then in January 2015, he was pulled over on suspicion of being under the influence Deputies also found cocaine.

“I was so embarrassed,” Batista said. “I didn’t want anyone to know that I couldn’t control myself. I kept getting in trouble. I couldn’t understand why I kept doing what I was doing. I had accomplished so many things in my life… I couldn’t understand why I couldn’t drink responsibly.”

At 52, Batista is now clean and sober. He credits the area’s new Veterans Treatment Court and the Hilton Head Island program You Are Not Alone, part of YANA Club of Hilton Head Island, for his continued recovery and sobriety.

Recently, Batista stood in front of MultiDisciplinary Court Judge Erin Dean at the Beaufort County courthouse. He is the firs person to enter and successfully complete the Veterans Treatment Court program, which began in November 2015 through the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office The Solicitor’s Office took over the MultiDisciplinary Court in 2010. It had previously

German Batista of Hilton Head Island graduates from Veterans Treatment Court at the Beaufort County Courthouse on Sept. 20.

been called Drug Court.

“First, we changed the name. The name change was not just a semantic change; it was a new direction,” said solicitor Duffi Stone during Batista’s graduation Sept. 20.

“It was a way that we as a treatment court could provide treatment services to a wider variety of people and for a variety of issues.

Today is the culmination of that. This is a way of serving those people who sacrifice so much for us.”

In 1991, Batista deployed to Saudi Arabia as a Black Hawk helicopter repairman.

When his team traveled into Iraq in a military vehicle convoy, he accidentally stepped on an IED. Shrapnel struck his legs, thighs and hands, resulting in lifelong physical and mental problems. He left the military in 1996 as an E-4 specialist and made his way to Hilton Head, where he opened a roofin business.

Following last year’s arrest, Batista’s attorney, Corey Fleming, recognized that the former soldier could benefit from the treatment program, which specifically aims to assist veterans who have had brushes with the criminal justice system due to substance abuse and/or a mental health disorder as a result of military service.

“When I signed a contract with the (Veterans Treatment Court), I kept wondering what they are going to teach me,” Batista said. “I have tried everything. I just thought: ‘All I have to do is fake it and I’ll be out of it.’”

He quickly changed his mind.

While in the program, Batista successfully participated in 16 weeks of outpatient therapy, eight weeks of after-care treatment and worked with the Department of

Veterans Affairs in Beaufort and Charleston to undergo treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. He also worked closely with the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department and his volunteer mentor, Mark Hassett. Each veteran is assigned a mentor, and treatment plans are specific to each participant.

Veterans Treatment Court program participants can expect to spend up to 18 months in the program and must appear regularly in front of a judge. They must undergo random drug screenings, mental health treatment and actively participate and report on their progress.

Studies have shown that these programs work, increasing the quality of life for veterans and reducing the rate of jail recidivism.

The Solicitor’s Office s Adult MultiDisciplinary Court, which includes Veterans Treatment Court, has an 11 percent recidivism rate of participants committing serious offenses within two years of completion of the program.

“This program is very intense. From day one to today, I am better person for having participated in drug court,” Batista read from a prepared letter during his graduation. “The drug court team treated me with respect and dignity. I better understand addiction, and the quality of my life has improved. This program literally saved my life from jail, institution and death.”

Veterans who successfully undergo the Veterans Treatment Court program are eligible to have their charges expunged.

To learn more about the Veterans Treatment Court, call program director Michael Lee at 843-255-5908 or email mlee@bcgov.net. M

130 hiltonheadmonthly.com

Nov 16 128-130 VeteransDay_.indd 130

10/28/16 5:42 PM

HEALTH

GUIDE TO DE-STRESSING BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS

BY BECCA EDWARDS

If

If ’tis the season for you is more like ’tis the stressing, you’re not alone. According to Prevention Magazine, up to 90 percent of the population feels some degree of stress during the holidays. And here’s why: On average, we spend approximately $1,000 — which means many people might be working longer hours to afford gifts, or people who work in retail might be facing longer hours and bigger crowds — and drive 275 miles. Plus, 37 percent of the population worries about gaining weight. It’s hard to feel festive when you’re overwhelmed with worry.

Let’s be merry with a few de-stressing steps: STEP 1: Gratitude

Despite the hype, the holiday season is not actually about spending money on gifts, eating rich food or having the most festive decor. The holidays should remind us to be grateful for all the wondrous things in our lives. Upon waking every morning, try starting your day by listing five different reasons you are grateful — and don’t feel like it has to be the biggies like “your spouse.” You can be thankful for the flu fy comforter you snuggle under every night.

STEP 2: Be realistic, not ritualistic

Last holiday season, we bought a house, then listed and showed our old house (I know, not the best sequence), then renovated the new house while selling our old house. It was a crazy time. And though I usually send out a Christmas card — which can be expensive because the list keeps growing and the cards keep getting more elaborate — I finally called a time-out on any type of mailer. It wasn’t

because I was “bah-humbug-ing” or feeling overwhelmed, per se. It was because I felt like we needed to be more realistic than ritualistic. According to the Mayo Clinic, “As families change and grow, traditions and rituals often change as well. Choose a few to hold on to, and be open to creating new ones. For example, if your adult children can’t come to your house, find new ways to celebrate together, such as sharing pictures, emails or videos.”

STEP 3: Make it heartfelt

Homemade is from the heart, not your bank account. Try making or baking some of your gifts.

Also, giving to local charities is the gift that keeps on giving.

STEP 4: Go 80-20, 70-30 or, at the very least, 60-40 I try to always be 80-20—meaning 80 percent of the time I eat and drink clean, whole foods. The other 20 percent of the time (or roughly one to two days a week), I let myself indulge. Find the ratio that is right for you, but don’t forget all your health goals during this celebratory time.

STEP 5: Relax With family, professional and personal demands, it’s hard to relax, no matter the season. And yet the Mayo Clinic reports that relaxation techniques like focused breathing can help “lower blood pressure, reduce activity of stress hormones, reduce muscle tension and chronic pain, improve concentration and mood, reduce fatigue, anger and frustration, and boost confidence to handle problems.” Some of my favorite go-to stress relievers include walking on the beach and meditation. M

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

November 2016 131

Nov 16 131 Health.indd 131

10/28/16 4:55 PM

BOOKS

Literary festival launches in Bluffton

MORE THAN 30 AUTHORS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE INAUGURAL BLUFFTON BOOK FESTIVAL TO BENEFIT LITERACY AND BOOKSELLING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

W

hen well-respected publishing industry veteran Rockelle Henderson moved from New York City to Bluffton, she instantly became enamored with the Lowcountry. After spending more than 25 years crafting blockbuster marketing campaigns for national best-sellers, including “The Pursuit of Happyness,” “State of Fear;” the Pulitzer Prize-winning “The Known World” and others, she was excited to trade her time in the big city for a more relaxed pace. However, the change of scenery didn’t diminish her love of all things literary and her commitment to supporting worthy causes. Those passions will come together at the inaugural Bluffton Book Festival on Nov. 18-19.

The festival will spotlight and bring awareness to local and national literary talent ranging from first-time authors to those who are more prolific A portion of the proceeds from the two-day event will benefit two nonprofit organizations: The Book Industry Charitable Foundation (Binc) and The Literacy Center – both of which support literacy, education, reading, authors, book-selling and the publishing community.

Kicking off the festival will be a VIP fundraiser on the evening of Friday, Nov. 18. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, authors will speak and offer signed copies of their books for sale. There also will be face-painting and story time for children, and food and wares will be available from local vendors. Various raffles will offer the chance to win books, vacations and other prizes.

Among the literary talent scheduled to appear at the Bluffton Book Festival are international and The New York Times best-selling authors Sarah Pekkanen, Denene Millner and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nick Chiles, as well as award-winning authors Stephanie Austin Edwards and William C. Walker. In addition, autographed books by film and television actors Eriq La Salle, known for his roles in “ER,” “Coming to America” and “Under the Dome,” and Taraji P. Henson of “Empire,” “Person of Interest” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” will be available.

“I am excited to bring the Bluffton Book Festival to life. Books, reading, and all things related to such are near and dear to my heart,” Henderson said. “With the help of The Literacy Center, thousands of adults and children have been equipped with reading and writing skills; and through the Binc Foundation, booksellers are provided with financial support for medical bills, domestic violence situations and more. Their work helps to pass on better futures to the next generation, and it is my honor to work with them. With participants attending from next door to 3,000 miles away, I’m looking forward to a great event, and meeting as many people as I can.”

For more information about the festival, including how to become a sponsor or an exhibitor, please visit www.blufftonbookfestival.com or call 843-707-6409.

132 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 132-133 Books.indd 132

10/28/16 4:56 PM

Latest local reads Looking for something good to read? Check out one of the many books written by local authors. Here are a few newly released titles to consider:

“Still Before The Dawn” by Jody Bennett Reichel This first book by Hilton Head Island author Jody Bennett Reichel is meant to inspire, bring hope and uplift. It features prose written over years guided by prayer and quiet reflection with illustrations by artist Lucy McTier. Beautifully composed, it is a feast for the eyes as well as the soul.

“Dogs: The family we choose” by Melanie Steele Bluffton author and noted international dog breeder Melanie Steele has released this luxury-sized, hardbound book featuring dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds combined with touching and witty quotes. Steele conceived the book as a fundraiser for research performed at the North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine.

“A Lowcountry Christmas” by Mary Alice Monroe As far as 10-year-old Miller McClellan is concerned, it’s the worst Christmas ever. His father’s shrimp boat is docked, his mother is working two jobs, and with finances strained, Miller is told they can’t afford the dog he desperately wants. “Your brother’s return from war is our family’s gift,” his parents tell him. But when Taylor returns with PTSD, family strains darken the holidays. A poignant continuation of best-selling author Mary Alice Monroe’s Lowcountry series.

“Lowcountry Voodoo A to Z” by Carole Marsh-Longmeyer New Orleans and Haiti aren’t the only locales with a connection to voodoo. Historic Beaufort, home to author Carole Marsh-Longmeyer, has a rich history of voodoo culture and conjurors. From the ancient knowledge of the GullahGeehee people of St. Helena Island to avowed voodoo practitioner Sheriff James McTeer, this book shares the serious, silly, spooky, believable, unbelievable and amazing influences of voodoo on the Lowcountry.

“Morgan Otter Saves the Sea Turtles” by Tara V. Thompson Eight-year-old Morgan Otter moves from her home in the hot Arizona desert to damp, green Georgia when her father gets a new job. At a Nature Center day camp, she meets new friends and learns about the animals of the Lowcountry — including endangered sea turtles. As Morgan learns about the sea turtles, she vows to become a sea turtle superhero with her new friend, Claire. The dynamic duo help protect baby sea turtles at the beach and make sure they make it to the ocean unharmed.

November 2016 133

NOV 16 132-133 Books.indd 133

10/28/16 4:56 PM

BRIDAL

HURRICANE CRASHES WEDDING USC grads had a special ceremony in Columbia as Hurricane Matthew bore down on the Lowcountry

BY KINGSTON RHOADS PHOTOS BY RENÉE ITTNER-MCMANUS WITH RIM PHOTOGRAPHY

T

rue love can weather any storm, as newlyweds Chelsea and Jared Rich discovered in the midst of Hurricane Matthew, which roared into the Lowcountry in the wee hours of Oct. 8.

Chelsea, who graduated from Hilton Head Island High School and now works as a nurse at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, had been planning the couple’s wedding with her parents, Anita and Gary Frank of Hampton Hall, since June 2015, and things seemed perfectly set for a marvelous family weekend — until the first images of Hurricane Matthew started appearing on The Weather Channel as it churned north from the Caribbean.

"I started getting anxious on the Sunday before," Anita said, "but Gary and others kept assuring me that these hurricanes always turn out to sea, and we'll probably get nothing worse than a little rain."

Then Gov. Nikki Haley’s unexpected mandatory evacuation notice turned Anita's world upside down. "I was stunned. I broke into tears," she said. "We already had close friends arriving from New Jersey. The wedding venue at Belfair called and said they were closing down and everything is cancelled. Our friends never even unpacked. They just turned around and drove home."

Chelsea and Jared, in shock, arrived from Charleston needing some comfort.

"They were more than distraught," Gary said. "They pleaded: Was there was any way I could arrange for them to get married before they left on their honeymoon? Their requirements were simple, any location, any day, any time by whomever was available."

134 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 134-139 Bridal.indd 134

10/28/16 5:30 PM

The parents sprang into action!

"We decided we would search Columbia because that is where they had met in college. It was where Jared had proposed," Gary said. "I went into overdrive trying to figu e out new arrangements."

By the Thursday before the storm, the Lowcountry was in full evacuation mode, and Gary was burning up the phone lines.

“Our first priority was to find a hotel for the wedding party, and then figu e out how to plan the wedding itself. I just started calling a bunch of officiants I found on the internet,” he said. “All were either booked or didn't answer the phone, but one finall returned my call and even said she could help us find a venue if we needed to, so Chelsea and Jared were suddenly ecstatic.

Things were pulling together.”

But Gary had an even bigger surprise in store. “Unbeknownst to them, I thought, ‘why not try contacting the university to see if maybe we could do the wedding on campus?’ At first my idea seemed really futile. I must have called a dozen different numbers at the school. All I got was recordings that the university was closing at noon because of the hurricane, etc.”

“However, as I scoured their website, I noticed a number for the historic Rutledge Chapel on campus. I called the number, and low and behold a gal named Savannah answered. She told me she was a student employee, and they were closing the office in the next few minutes. I said I hope you don't think I am crazy, and went on to tell her how we desperately needed to have a wedding on Saturday and that both the bride and the groom were Gamecocks.

“Her response could not have been better. She said: ‘Sir, I’m

going to do my best to make this happen for your family.’”

“A few minutes later, after taking our inquiry to her boss, she called back and said the sweetest words the father of the bride could ask for: ‘What time do you want the wedding to start, Mr. Frank?’”

“Our critical vendors swung into action,” Gary said. “Florist Henry Kretchmer of The Flower Garden stayed up all night, loaded up our car Friday morning with flowers and we were on our way as it started to rain. Our photographer, Renee IttnerMcManus of RIM Photography, had a home in Columbia. She came to the chapel early and stayed late."

Chelsea's sister Alyssa, after cancelling an airline reservation from Philadelphia, hitched a ride with a friend who happened to be driving to Asheville. "We ended up with close to 30 guests for the ceremony and afterward we all had dinner at the same restaurant where we had celebrated their engagement more than a year earlier," Anita said.

Word spread in Columbia and the serendipitous wedding ended up appearing on two TV channels Saturday night and Sunday morning, plus an article with photos in the Sunday edition of The State newspaper.

“My husband, with his perseverance and desire to make things happen, turned a really depressing situation into one of sheer joy,” Anita said. “Jared had one wish and that was to be married before they went on their honeymoon. He got his wish and so much more.”

Better yet, because a large part of a wedding for a bride is simply the chance to walk down the aisle in her gown, a second ceremony will be held Nov. 12 in Bluffton. M November 2016 135

NOV 16 134-139 Bridal.indd 135

10/28/16 5:31 PM

knows no boundaries

transcontinental romance sprouted at hilton head island restaurant

BY ROBYN PASSANTE | PHOTOS BY GEORGE STREET PHOTO & VIDEO

N

ot every pair of newlyweds gets a restaurant menu item named after them. But not every couple’s love story is quite like Justine Hale and Nikola Milosev’s.

Justine and Nikola met in 2012 while both were working at Frosty Frog Café on Hilton Head Island. Justine was a waitress, home from college at the University of South Carolina. Nikola was spending the summer working in the restaurant’s kitchen as part of a travel program from his hometown of Zrenjanin, Serbia. The two hit it off and began a relationship that would eventually lead to them tying the knot at Honey Horn on Nov. 7, 2015.

“When we met, we never expected to have it go anywhere. We thought it would be someone you meet over the summer and then say, ‘See ya next year,’” Justine says of their transcontinental romance, which has included multiple trips and extended stays in both countries. “It definitely wasn’t expected. But nothing in life really is.”

For their wedding day, the two picked Honey Horn for its natural beauty, and Justine says the ceremony setting was among her favorite things about the day.

“What I loved most about it being in Honey Horn was how intimate it was under the oak tree,” she says. “Everyone was right there.”

“Everyone” included about 100 wedding guests and 10 attendants in addition to the bride and groom. Though Nikola’s family was unable to make the trip, two of his friends from Serbia who were in the United States at the time stood by his side as groomsmen, along with Justine’s brother and two of her cousins.

The bridesmaids wore floor-length plum gowns and carried small bouquets of blue hydrangeas, while the groomsmen wore black suits and ties. One of the only, and most humorous, mishaps of the evening, Justine says, is that Nikola’s rented dress shoes started falling apart.

“Our wedding planner, Tracey Mancini with Celebrations Catering & Events, she was great and had duct tape with her, so she duct-taped the shoes together,” Justine says.

The weather briefly threatened to dampen the festivities, but other than a few sprinkles toward the end of the ceremony, the skies held.

“It was warmer than we’d anticipated,”

says Justine of the late fall day. “We’d rented all these heaters and didn’t end up using them.”

Violinist Na You and her son, Bailey, played music for the ceremony, which Carl Schroeder, an old friend of Justine’s parents, officiated.

The ceremony itself did not include any Serbian traditions or readings, but the couple included the groom’s native language in signage for the reception. They also had a map of the world with a Polaroid camera available for guests to take selfies and tack them up on any area around the globe they wish to visit.

“We tried to tie in a travel theme with the reception,” Justine says.

They kept the table centerpieces and other decorations to a minimum, allowing the beauty of the Lowcountry to be the perfect backdrop for the festive night that unfolded under the stars. After a cocktail hour that included tomato soup with pimento grilled cheese bites, Justine and Nikola were formally welcomed as husband and wife. They danced to Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud,” a popular wedding song, before opening up the dance floor to the crowd.

136 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 134-139 Bridal.indd 136

10/28/16 5:31 PM

BRIDAL

They also did a traditional Serbian dance set to traditional Serbian music and invited their guests to join them.

“I had done it before at a previous wedding while I was living in Serbia,” Justine says.

“Nikola led everybody through it. It was kind of a mess, but it was fun.”

After dinner, a fi e pit was lit near the pavilion where guests could eat s’mores and enjoy the evening. When it was time to end the party, the guests were given mini bottles of bubbles to blow at the happy couple as they waved goodbye and sped off — at least to the Honey Horn gates — in a loved one’s borrowed Porsche.

A few days after the wedding, the pair fle to Serbia to celebrate with Nikola’s family.

“We were supposed to take our honeymoon in Paris, but the terror attacks happened the day before we were supposed to go, so we canceled all of that,” Justine says.

They ended up going on a cruise this summer instead.

Now back in the U.S. until January, both are working at Frosty Frog’s, where you can find them on the menu — Justine and Nikola’s Garlic Knots — as a fun nod to the café’s two longstanding employees who literally tied the knot. M

WEDDING VENDORS Wedding Planner: Tracey Mancini Caterer: Celebrations Catering & Events Cake: The French Bakery Photographer & videographer: George Street Photo & Video DJ: Stephen Manning of Hilton Head Entertainment Ceremony Music: Na You & Bailey of Ocean Violinist Lighting: Mike Wood of Hilton Head Event Lighting Hair: Emerson & Tony of Tara's Salon Makeup: Sandra Subacius Wedding Gown: Love a Bridal Boutique in Jacksonville Beach, Florida Tuxedoes: Men's Warehouse Stationery: Heather Young of The Ink Lab Officiant: Carl Schroeder of A Wedding By The Sea Florist: Make It Pretty

Editor’s Note: We asked couples who attended Hilton Head Monthly's 2015 Hilton Head Bridal Show to submit an engagement photo for a chance to have their wedding featured in our magazine. Photos were posted to our Facebook page and readers voted on their favorite couple by "liking" the photo. With a whopping 2,306 "likes," the winning couple was Justine Hale and Nikola Milosev. Don’t miss the 2016 Hilton Head Bridal Show from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. November 2016 137

NOV 16 134-139 Bridal.indd 137

10/28/16 5:31 PM

BRIDAL

SHOW OFF YOUR WEDDING ALBUM

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

HARVEY/JOHNSON Carolyn Harvey and Jason Johnson were married on Sept. 24 at Colleton River Plantation.

The photo was taken by Renée Ittner-McManus with RIM Photography.

WALBERRY/CARTER Lauren Taylor Walberry and Matthew Bailey Carter were married on April 30 at the historic Church of the Cross in Bluffton. The photo was taken by Susan McCann of Island Photography.

138 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 134-139 Bridal.indd 138

10/28/16 5:31 PM

Save the Date for Bridal Show

BRIDAL 2016

BRIDAL GUIDE HI LTON HEAD I SL AND, BLUFFTON & BE YOND

10TH ANNUAL WEDDING SHOWCASE TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 19, 2017!

W

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

YOUR

ultimate

RESOURCE FOR PLANNING

THE PERFECT

wedding

ANNUAL BRIDAL GUIDE

HILTONHEADBRIDALSHOW.COM

COMING SOON

The 2017 Luxury Bridal Guide for Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beyond!

Our second annual luxury bridal guide will hit the streets in January, and you don’t want to miss it. The same outstanding content, stunning photography, and useful information you’ve come to expect from Monthly, but focused on all things wedding. Featuring real Lowcountry weddings, extensive profiles on local wedding vendors, and a complete listing of area vendors, this is the ultimate bridal resource that you’ll want to have at your disposal throughout your planning process.

Advertising opportunities are still available; call your account representative today.

November 2016 139

NOV 16 134-139 Bridal.indd 139

10/28/16 5:31 PM

SPORT

RBC HERITAGE BEGINS SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION

Old Tabby Links at Spring Island has retained its designation as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. Jay Gratton, director of golf course maintenance, led the effort to maintain the sanctuary status on the course. Old Tabby Links at Spring Island was designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in 1999 and is one of 913 courses in the world to currently hold the designation. The program provides information and guidance to help golf courses preserve and enhance wildlife habitat, and protect natural resources. To reach certification a course must demonstrate that they are maintaining a high degree of environmental quality in a number of areas, including environmental planning, wildlife and habitat management, outreach and education, chemical use reduction and safety, water conservation, and water quality management. Courses go through a recertification p ocess every three years.

HILTON HEAD PREP GIRLS WIN TENNIS TITLE

Hilton Head Preparatory School recently won the SCISA Class 2-A tennis title, making it the fi th consecutive time the program has won the state title.

The Dolphins defeated Trinity-Byrnes in the championship match 5-2 in Sumter.

Members of the team are Lauren Harvey, Riley Kuehler, Cori Leonard, Chloe Marko, Catie Meighan, Ava Nixon, Molly Rankin, Charlotte Ruhlin, Alexis Voulgaropoulos and Lindsey Zimmermann. The Dolphins finished the s ason with a record of 13-1.

HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN GIRLS WIN GOLF TITLE

Hilton Head Christian Academy recently won the Class 3-A SCISA girls golf championship at Orangeburg Country Club. It is the second straight year the Eagles have brought the state title back to Hilton Head. Members of the team are Anna Lesemann, Jamie Hubbard, Rebecca Hubbard, Natalie Wade and Olivia Williams. Lesemann, who has been on the varsity roster since she was in sixth grade, has signed a letter of intent to play golf for Wofford College.

PGA TOUR SUPERSTORE COMING TO BLUFFTON

PGA Tour Superstore recently announced it has signed a lease to open a Bluffton location in April. Bluffton represents the company’s third store in South Carolina. The two other locations are in Myrtle Beach. The store will be an anchor in the new shopping center being built at the intersection of U.S. 278 and Burnt Church Road. PGA Tour Superstore is staffed with PGA of America teaching professionals and houses state-of-the-art swing simulators and hitting bays, and an expansive putting green along with an in-house club-making and repair facility to provide a unique, interactive experience to golf enthusiasts of all levels.

The store offers the largest selection of golf clubs, balls, accessories, apparel, footwear and tennis of any retailer in the U.S. For more information, visit www.pgatoursuperstore.com.

PHOTO BY ARNO DIMMLING

OLD TABBY LINKS RECOGNIZED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE

The Heritage Classic Foundation recently announced that it has taken steps, in partnership with the Golf Environment Organization and The Sea Pines Resort, to attain a sustainability certific tion for the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing to become a GEO-Certified Tournament.

In 2016, the foundation and its partners decided to highlight sustainability initiatives in place at South Carolina’s only PGA Tour golf tournament while simultaneously establishing a baseline to support improvement moving forward.

As a result, the Sustainability Review, produced by GEO, an international not-for-profit dedicated to sustainability in golf, summarizes the sustainability initiatives and carbon emissions associated with the 2016 RBC Heritage. The review is a significant step in advancing the RBC Heritage towa d becoming a GEO Certified Tournament — a credible eco-label for golf tournaments that is currently under development.

“This tournament has always taken tremendous pride in its host setting and the positive impact it delivers to the region,” said Morgan Hyde, the RBC Heritage’s vice president of operations. “Pursuing a more sustainable event is a natural fit given the history sur ounding this great tournament.”

Highlights of the review include: • The Sea Pines Resort, the tournament's host venue, holds the GEO-Certified acility eco-label recognizing the club's work to protect nature, use resources efficiently and p ovide community value.

• 18.8 tons of waste was diverted and recycled. Recycling that waste saves carbon emissions equivalent to removing one car from the road for one year.

• 22,682 people travelled locally via the park-and-ride shuttle services.

• The 4,000 people who cycled 25,000 miles to and from the event saved 7.5 tCO2eq, or the equivalent of powering one home in the U.S. for nearly an entire year.

• By working with Palmetto Electric and Santee Cooper, 100 percent of the electricity they provided to the tournament was from renewable energy sources, which reduced the total operational carbon footprint by 11 percent. Solar and wind power saved 23 tons of CO2e.

The review applauded the RBC Heritage’s 20 precent reduction in waste but recommended it work toward more ambitious waste reduction targets in 2017.

“RBC Heritage and The Sea Pines Resort have demonstrated a commitment to lowering the environmental footprint of the tournament as made evident through the 'Keeping it Green' initiatives and data collection efforts of the 2016 RBC Heritage Presented by Boe­ing,” said Jonathan Smith, GEO’s CEO. “Due to these efforts, the RBC Heritage now has a strong baseline report, best practices, and a leadership pathway to make the tournament more sustainable in future years, and we look forward to continuing to support them on this journey.”

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 www.rbcheritage.com.

WHAT GOLF COURSES ARE OPEN?

Hurricane Matthew did a number on many local golf courses. Here is a look at which courses are open as of Oct. 28. This list is subject to change; contact each course directly for the most up-to-date information.

HHI GOLF COURSES Arthur Hills (Palmetto Dunes): Closed until late November Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III (Sea Pines): Open Country Club of Hilton Head (Hilton Head Plantation): Open Dolphin Head (Hilton Head Plantation): Open George Fazio (Palmetto Dunes): Closed until late November Golden Bear (Indigo Run): Closed until Nov. 21 Harbour Town Golf Links (Sea Pines): Closed until Nov. 21

Heron Point by Pete Dye (Sea Pines): Closed until Nov. 2 Oyster Reef (Hilton Head Plantation): Nine holes open Palmetto Hall: Closed until mid-November Port Royal Golf Club: Closed until early Nov. Robert Trent Jones (Palmetto Dunes): Closed until late November Shipyard: Open BLUFFTON GOLF COURSES Crescent Pointe: Open Eagle’s Pointe: Open

Hilton Head Lakes: Open Hilton Head National: Open Island West: Open May River (Palmetto Bluff): Open Old South Golf Links: Open Pinecrest: Open Rose Hill: Open Sun City: Open

OTHER GOLF COURSES Callawassie Island: Open Haig Point Club: Closed until Nov. 3 Oldfield Club Open

140 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 140 Sports Roundup.indd 140

10/28/16 4:58 PM

LloydWainscott_1116.indd 141

10/28/16 2:13 PM

AT HOME

142 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 142-145 Home.indd 142

10/28/16 5:01 PM

AT HOME

BY DEAN ROWL AND | PHOTOS BY J. SAVAGE GIBSON PHOTOGRAPHY

J first sight Love at

D.C. couple transforms property into perfect

Lowcountry river house

ust one look, that’s all it took. When Richard and Michelle Warner first set foot on the naturally blessed half-acre vacant lot, saw its 185 feet of Colleton River waterfront and Spring Island outstretched to the northnorthwest, they knew their property search was over.

Realtor Kevin King of Charter One Realty had shown them three lots within the gated golf course community in Bluffton. “We took one look at our lot, the gorgeous view and water, and we said, ‘Ok, we’re done,’” Richard said. Both Michelle and Richard are financial executives in the Washington, D.C., area.

This eye-opening discovery occurred five years ago, and today the Warners’ custom-built main residence on Magnolia Blossom Drive features four bedrooms, a bunkroom, and four-and-a-half bathrooms, which comfortably and stylishly fill the 5,680 square feet of living space. They moved into their home in February, but kept their apartment near Washington and a cabin in West Virginia.

Originally, the Warners planned to wait a few years before building, but decided to accelerate their timetable. They enlisted the architectural talent of Court Atkins Group in Bluffton, developed a design, and completed the approval process with the Colleton River architectural review board in about 18 months.

The Warners and Nathan Cameron of Cameron & Cameron Custom Homes in Bluffton built a relationship long before the construction of their home. Thanks to his dynamic construction portfolio and vision, Cameron was brought on board as general contractor. Lisa Whitley of J Banks Design Group on Hilton Head and November 2016 143

NOV 16 142-145 Home.indd 143

10/28/16 5:02 PM

AT HOME

an allied member of the American Society of Interior Design, was hired mid-project as the interior designer.

The Warners said they wanted “a Lowcountry home and style with understated elegance and comfort.” And Cameron delivered, with a dramatic Lowcountry river house flaunting unsurpassed craftsmanship.

“Absolutely everything was custom-built onsite,” Cameron said, with the exception of the cabinetry that was handcrafted

by Palmetto Cabinet Studio in Bluffton.

“Everything from the built-ins to the beams.”

Perhaps the most splendid example of Cameron’s work was the extensive millwork — the window and door casings, moldings, vaulted, coffered and barrel ceilings, paneled stairways, etc.

“Probably to date, it’s the most millwork in a home I’ve ever built,” said Cameron, who founded his company five years ago.

“There’s very little drywall surfaces in the house; it’s either brick or wood walls.”

“There is layer upon layer of wood,” he added. “The horizontal wood on the ceilings and walls layered on top of the casings. …

Basically, they gave me permission to keep it going on the millwork to create the beautiful Lowcountry elegance they envisioned.”

“One of the reasons we loved Nathan was his use of wood and wood trim,” said Richard, who with his wife has three grown children and two beloved dogs. “Almost every room in the house has some sort of wood or brick involved so we have natural materials. We have brick walls, and a lot of wood like butt board and moldings.”

Every room in the home has its own distinctive personality, none more so than the master suite. But, it almost didn’t turn out that way.

Midway through construction of the home, which began in September 2014, an enclosed porch was attached to the bedroom. It compromised some of the sightline from the bedroom to the water and just didn’t work visually as designed.

So new permitting was acquired, a wall was removed and concrete repoured. The porch was transformed into a cozy sitting room in a vaulted ceiling bedroom, with a custom brick surround showing off the fi eplace.

Complementing the fi eplace is a sold brick wall behind the master bed.

“The master bedroom has its look and feel, like a big barn style, and a beautiful view out the back,” said Richard, a golfer who enjoys playing the club’s two courses.

144 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 142-145 Home.indd 144

10/28/16 5:02 PM

AT HOME

“We leave the blinds open most of the time.

I love waking up in the morning and seeing the river.”

Michelle loves sipping her morning coffee in the sitting room, which is her favorite perch in the home, and relaxing in comfort.

A doorway leads out to the deck and infinity edge swimming pool. “So, instead of being a porch, it’s now living space,” Cameron said.

“I’m so glad we did this. It’s one of the most beautiful rooms in the house.”

Elsewhere downstairs, which is graced with stained white oak flooring throughout, there is the dining room, a richly decorated study off the foyer, a back kitchen with brick accents, a spacious laundry room, a bar area, a “spectacular” owner’s entry, and the great room with a 12-foot-high coffered ceiling and fi eplace with a millwork surround.

The powder room received special treatment, as did all the bathrooms. It has a modern twist with a pebble rock wall, wallpaper that is made of horsehair and other natural fibers and concrete vanities.

“We really tried to upgrade the bathrooms, especially the guest bathrooms,” Richard said. “My wife went a little overboard. She wanted something really nice that would fit in with the rest of the house.”

The kitchen, Richard’s favorite room because he’s the family chef, stands alone in its splendor.

“We built the kitchen around the hammered copper range hood,” Cameron said.

Whitley said she incorporated the hood’s color with other design elements, such as the leather chairs in the dining room and the ottoman in the living room.

“We used rich color tones like bronze, copper and mahogany and coupled it with very clean neutrals,” she said. “Nothing is a harsh white or stark. We also used a lot of textures.”

The striking custom-made cabinetry, glass and mosaic marble backsplash, and granite countertops lend a sophisticated air to the kitchen.

An adjacent enclosed porch showcases an outdoor working kitchen, brick-surround fi eplace and abundant room for entertaining.

Glass and more glass of all sizes in the main indoor rooms usher in the sunlight and the water views.

Upstairs, there’s a junior suite, a centrally located sitting room with a big-screen television, and another guest room, all with access

to the open-air balcony. A clear half-inch structural plated glass railing ensures an unobstructed river view.

This transitional Control4 smart home bridges a multitude of signature modern and traditional design elements.

“The homeowners wanted it to feel coastal, but not coastal in a way you would typically see,” Whitley said. “A lot of times you’ll see light pastel colors, but we did not do that. We tried to bring coastal out with textures and very rich tones, and I felt we accomplished that. Their style is very clean, not formal at all.”

As Michelle says, “When you walk into our home, you feel like you have a warm hug.”

If home truly is where the heart is, then the Warners are in the right place. M

VENDOR LIST Architect: Court Atkins Windows & Doors: Grayco Interior Design: Lisa Whitley, J Banks Design Group Plumbing Fixtures: Cregger Lighting Fixtures: Hagemeyer AV: Elite Audio Video Cabinetry: Palmetto Cabinet Studio Granite & Tile: Stone Works Appliances: Livingoods November 2016 145

NOV 16 142-145 Home.indd 145

10/28/16 5:02 PM

Cameron_1116.indd 146

10/28/16 2:14 PM

FULL SERVICE INTERIOR DESIGN

Best Interior Designer 2015

5 Promenade Street | Suite 1302 | Bluffton, SC | 843.540.9759 | kellycarondesigns.com

KellyCaronDesigns_1116.indd 147

10/28/16 2:15 PM

148 hiltonheadmonthly.com

148-157.indd 148

10/28/16 2:16 PM

H2Builders_1116.indd 149

10/28/16 2:20 PM

150 hiltonheadmonthly.com

148-157.indd 150

10/28/16 2:16 PM

DO NOT BE CONFUSED!

There is only ONE local heating and air conditioning company owned by the EPPERSON FAMILY and that is…

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

At EAC Heating & Air, our goal is to provide peace of mind along with top-quality air conditioning repair and service.

Making a wise, informed choice is more important than ever in today’s tough economy. We want to make your decision easier with competitive pricing and exceptional service – after all, you are our friends and neighbors!

EAC Heating & Air is NOT in any way affiliated with any Service Experts companies. If you want to do business with our family-owned business, remember to look for the E.A.C. logo in our advertisements.

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS FOR YOUR MANY YEARS OF SUPPORT!

pe

monthly

ok e sp

l hav op

’

2 0 14

Thank You for Voting Us Favorite Heating and Air Company in Bluffton!

FINAL DAYS! Call EAC for Details.

Sales by 11/15/2016. Installation by 11/30/2016.

Call EAC for Details. Expires 11/30/2016

For New Customers Only. Expires 11/30/2016

Call EAC for Details. Expires 11/30/2016

www.eacair.com

•

843-681-3999

EAC Heating & Air is not associated with Epperson Heating & Air.

EAC_1116.indd 151

10/28/16 2:21 PM

152 hiltonheadmonthly.com

148-157.indd 152

10/28/16 2:16 PM

DISTINCTIVE.

C R E AT I V E .

ORIGINAL.

IT’S ALL I N THE DETA I LS.

24 Marsh View Drive | Hi lton Head Island | 843.785.4500 | ken@crastcustomhomeshhi.com | www.crastcustomhomeshhi.com

Crast_1116.indd 153

10/28/16 2:23 PM

154 hiltonheadmonthly.com

148-157.indd 154

10/28/16 2:16 PM

November 2016 155

148-157.indd 155

10/28/16 2:16 PM

156 hiltonheadmonthly.com

148-157.indd 156

10/28/16 2:17 PM

November 2016 157

148-157.indd 157

10/28/16 2:17 PM

REAL ESTATE

HURRICANE MATTHEW AND ITS EFFECT ON

REAL ESTATE

As Realtors returned to the area following Hurricane Matthew, they did what they do best: help the community and their homeowners.

Jean Beck is the executive vice president of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors.

A

BY JEAN BECK

rea Realtors sprang into action, assessing their listings to guide their sellers and buyers in what for many was their first experience dealing with a natural disaster.

State and local real estate associations offered guidance and tips on handling various hurricane-related issues, but no one could predict for sure how the storm would impact the local real estate market.

One possible effect was a delay in closings. In areas declared federal disaster zones, lenders often require that properties be re-inspected.

If properties sustained substantial damages, buyers might rethink their purchase and, with the help of legal counsel, could rescind their offers.

But within a week after the storm, Lowcountry Realtors were reporting that very few properties were temporarily being taken off the market.

Properties were still going to closing. By Saturday

of the following week, Realtors were posting on social media that they were showing property over the weekend and writing and negotiating contracts — all signs that the local market was recovering.

In the long term, other areas that have experienced a weather-related disaster have rebounded with an increase of properties hitting the market featuring renovations and updates like new roofs, resulting in increased property values. That, though, may be little comfort to sellers coping with the cost of repairs due to Hurricane Matthew.

What might Realtors tell would-be buyers about Hurricane Matthew? I believe the message will be: “We are humbled and proud by the resilience and spirit of our community and the leadership of our towns, county, law enforcement and fi e and rescue. This is the best place to live, work and play.” M

158 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 158-160 RealEstate.indd 158

10/28/16 5:04 PM

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE NEWS

Squicquero

Dolly

Hoffman

Schmierer

Smythe

Gresham

Daniella Squicquero, of Charter One Realty | Colleton River, has successfully completed the e-PRO Certific tion Program and has been awarded the e-PRO Certific tion, the official technology certific tion program offered by the National Association of Realtors. Squicquero joins more than 30,000 real estate professionals who have earned NAR’s e-PRO certific tion and dedicated their time and effort towards learning how to use the latest social media technologies to create an online presence and reach today’s hyper-connected consumers.

Engel & Völkers is pleased to welcome Dolly the Shop Dog to its real estate team. In addition to greeting guests at the shop, Dolly shares information about real estate and Hilton Head on her Facebook page, Dolly The Shop Dog. Collins Group Realty welcomes Dawn Hoffman as the office manager of its Bluffton office Hoffman moved to Hilton Head Island from Ohio 14 years ago and has more than six years of experience in Lowcountry real estate. Hoffman earned her bachelor’s of science degree in electrical engineering and a master’s of science degree in management science from the University of Dayton.

Sea Pines Real Estate at The Beach Club recently welcomed Tom Schmierer to its sales team.

Schmierer relocated to Bluffton’s The Crescent with wife Carrie after vacationing in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island for 25 years.

He owned and operated a restaurant in Princeton, New Jersey, for 30 years and served on the board

of directors of the New Jersey Restaurant Association for 12 years. Schmierer will concentrate on sales in the Bluffton area.

Collins Group Realty welcomes Julie Smythe as its new client concierge. Smythe has an extensive background in creating an excellent customer experience, including past employment for Marriott and Matthew Kenney Culinary. She will ensure all Collins Group client inquiries, needs and expectations are fulfilled Smythe is a 23-year resident of Hilton Head Island, and devotion to helping others is a perfect fit to enhance Collins Group Realty’s commitment to exceptional client service.

Beaufort Association of Realtors association executive Janet Gresham received the South Carolina Realtors’ James R. Peters Association Executive Award of Excellence during its 2016 annual conference, Doing the Charleston, at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston recently.

The James R. Peters Association Executive Award of Excellence is presented to an individual who has truly excelled in his or her role as an association executive.

The organization’s awards committee chooses the individual to be recognized for his or her outstanding and ongoing voluntary commitments to the association.

Gresham’s involvement in the real estate industry spans 28 years.

In addition to her many duties as CEO of the Beaufort Association of Realtors, she has served on South Carolina Realtors’ strategic planning committee, executive committee and finance committee, as well as AE representative of the RPAC Trustees.

In response to the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, Weichert Realtors-Coastal Properties, in coordination with The Deep Well Project and Bluffton Self Help, will be running a relief drive in all four local offices There is an overwhelming need for food, gas cards, repair assistance and help with transportation. If you can help with any of these needs, please email Info@WeichertCP.com.

Additionally, in lieu of regularly scheduled Sunday open houses, agents and volunteers will be going out into the community to help those who are in need of assistance. Anyone who would like to volunteer, please come to the Hilton Head Island office for a volunteer assignment. Please bring work gloves and rakes.

Weichert Realtors- Coastal Properties owners/brokers-incharge Joe and Karen Ryan welcome Missy Yost to the agency’s sales team. Yost worked as a real estate paralegal for 15 years before moving from Cincinnati to Bluffton. She is a member of the Hilton Head Association of Realtors.

Coastal Properties, which serves the greater Hilton Head Island area, is proud to announce that close to two dozen of its REALTORS have become U.S. Military on the Move certified agents. U.S. Military on the Move is a free real estate rebate and information program developed

by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World that allows active duty and retired military personnel or wounded warriors to earn cash back when they buy or sell a home.

November 2016 159

NOV 16 158-160 RealEstate.indd 159

10/28/16 5:04 PM

REAL ESTATE

MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND

CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF SERVICE Real estate service stayed ahead of technology, even before the days of high-speed computers

M

ultiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island is celebrating 40 years serving the real estate industry on Hilton Head Island and surrounding areas. Always at the forefront of changing technologies designed to help its members be more effective, the island MLS was chartered in May 1976 and now facilitates $3 billion in real estate transactions annually.

Hilton Head’s MLS is primarily a data resource that provides its members with real-time statistics, inventory information and trends. An independent MLS, it is not affili ted with any association and thus has a larger responsibility than 80 percent of the listing services around the U.S. that are organized under a Realtor association.

HHIMLS conducts member recruiting, provides training for members, and oversees a fully web-based core database, as well as a variety of other services agents need to be successful.

“Throughout the decades, HHIMLS has utilized the latest technologies to help its members be competitive, and that forward-looking approach continues through today,” said Yvette Acuff, HHIMLS chief executive office .

“We first went online in 1979 when computers in the workplace were Acuff relatively new. MLS installed an IBM Series I with phone lines to connect to TI 745 terminals in brokerage offices to search the MLS database. From that date on, we’ve worked to provide our Stevenson

members with the latest technologies.”

After being recruited to test a laser disk listing system that was cutting-edge in the mid-1980s, HHIMLS was able to offer its members the capability to display color pictures of home interiors on a TV screen, allowing prospective buyers to get a feel for each home without having to travel to Hilton Head Island. With the arrival of the internet, HHIMLS was at the forefront of providing that new tool to its members.

Today, HHIMLS’ advanced systems match homebuyers and sellers with agents, show buyers available properties, calculate the value of homes, and provide information about the area all on hiltonheadmls.com. Members have access to a web-based lock box system that includes e-keys for smartphones, a “Virtual Tour Creator” for agents to put up video tours of homes on the MLS site, and the latest marketing features like a social media dashboard. HHIMLS agents can connect with other listing services, learn how to use the latest real estate technology effectively, and have access to the most popular listing sites.

The very latest technology for consumers includes a new app that allows a potential buyer to take a picture of his surroundings. The app will respond with what is for sale or rent, or where there is an open house nearby.

In addition to Acuff, who has been with the MLS since it began, Colette Stevenson serves as chief operating office , managing more than 20 real estate data services that are provided to real estate agents. Stevenson also oversees all HHIMLS departments, including customer support and sales, compliance, rules and regulations, data services, software engineering information

technology, security and project and product management.

During her tenure with HHIMLS, Stevenson has streamlined operations and reduced annual recurring expenses.

She has also successfully launched new initiatives, including GPS-based mobile solutions, mobile property access, data standardization, statistics upgrades, security authentication software, a paperless administration and transaction system, and a virtual product store.

Throughout its first four decades, HHIMLS has also utilized its position as a leader in local business to reach out beyond the housing market and help its community. The organization is involved with Operation Christmas Child; Adopta-Family; March of Dimes; Hilton Head Heroes, which brings terminally ill children and their families to Hilton Head for a vacation; and The Deep Well Project, an organization that helps those in need on Hilton Head. M

MLS SYMPOSIUM DETAILS The Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a symposium.

MLS Real Estate Tech Talks is set for November 16 and 17 at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa. MLS members, mortgage companies, banks, insurance companies, appraisers, inspectors and others in the real estate field a e invited to learn how technology is changing the industry, hear from real estate leaders from around the country, and network with more than 1,000 agents. They’ll also hear from JJ Birden, former NFL wide receiver and author of, “When Opportunity Knocks, 8 Surefi e Ways to Take Advantage!”

There will be exhibits, product introductions, and training classes. The two-day event culminates with a closing reception Thursday evening. Attendees, interested exhibitors, and sponsors can register at hiltonheadmls.com.

160 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 158-160 RealEstate.indd 160

10/28/16 5:05 PM

NHEADMLS . H I LT O .CO W W M W

Hilton Head Island MLS Presents

REAL ESTATE TECH TALKS Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa

Wednesday & Thursday, November 16-17 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM WHAT TO EXPECT:

WHO’S INVITED?

• Gather new market information from 12 national speakers

• Real Estate Agents

• Network with successful industry professionals

• Inspectors

• See the latest industry exhibits and presentations at 20+ booths

• Mortgage Companies

• Learn new technology & tools at over 15 available training sessions

• Appraisers • Property Managers • Banks • Insurance Companies

FREE FOR ALL HHIMLS MEMBERS Non-Members: $20 Pre-Registration $35 at the door

JJ BIRDEN

Former NFL Wide Receiver, & Best Selling Author

Seizing Your Opportunities

MLSofHH_1116.indd 161

FRANK NOTHAFT CoreLogic Sr VP & Chief Economist Former Chief Economist Freddy Mac

Housing & Mortgage Market Update: A New Normal?

DON HUTSON Best Selling Author & Award Winning Speaker

Selling Value, Not Just Real Estate to Win in Today’s Market

REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.HILTONHEADMLS.COM For questions, contact memberservices@hiltonheadmls.com or call 843.785.9696

10/28/16 2:24 PM

Island Resident Since 1972 REALTOR of The Year 1996, 2004, 2015

CharlesSampson.com • CSampson.com BridgeToHiltonHeadHomes.com

HiltonHeadIslandSouthCarolina 81 Main Street, Suite 202, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 (843) 384-7300 or (800) 267-3285 ext. 4215

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION COLLECTION 277 SEABROOK DRIVE

15 FOX DEN COURT

5 COUGAR RUN

40 ROOKERY WAY

HGTV GENERATION UPDATES throughout! Private swimming pool, fantastic sunsets, panoramic golf and lagoon views. 3rd row Skull Creek/lntracoastal Waterway great room floor plan home. New HVAC systems. 4 BR, 3.5 BA $559,000

COMPLETELY REMODELED on homesite with privacy on three sides plus a water view! Over 2500 sq ft, 4 BR, 3 BA, large kitchen with new stainless appliances, quartz countertops, granite island, fireplace, NEW roof, hot water heaters & more. $534,900

VIEWS OF BEAR LAKE from the expansive deck. Soaring windows in the living room, updated kitchen and baths, unique garage workshop. 4 BR or 3 plus a bonus, 2 full and 2 half baths. Private Cul de Sac location midway between Dolphin Head Beach Park and Spring Lake Pool. $525,000

BEST LAGOON VIEWS in Hilton Head Plantation! Full size homesite with a tranquil lagoon and footbridge view. Bright and open 3 BR, 2 BA Formal living room, high ceiling, fireplace and screen porch. Neighborhood pool. $448,750

31 PINELAND ROAD

17 PURPLE MARTIN LANE

5 TWISTED CAY LANE

2008 HILTON HEAD CLUB VILLA

GREAT ROOM FLOOR PLAN with panoramic golf view. Granite tops, open kitchen, wood floors, smooth ceilings, just painted in and out. New roof. 2 car garage, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, full size homesite – now used as a 2nd home. $445,500

STEP INSIDE and you will fall in love – totally updated, wood floors, quartz tops, smooth ceilings, outstanding lagoon to golf views. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, living and dining rooms, eat-in kitchen, and 2 car garage. Move in the Rookery with its private neighborhood pool. $444,000

TRANQUIL LAGOON VIEWS. 3 BR, 2 BA with formal living and dining rooms, split bedroom floorplan, oversized garage, open and covered rear decks and an expansive sunroom.

Convenient private cul-de-sac location. Neighborhood pool and tennis complex. $435,000

TRUE LOCK AND LEAVE, views of 10th fairway and green of Dolphin Head. Short distance to the Beach Park. 3 BR, 3 full baths and a great room floor plan. Private patio and outside storage. $325,000

15 SEABROOK LANDING DR

18 CHINA COCKLE LANE

7 ANGLERS POND COURT

19 CRANBERRY COURT CHINABERRY RIDGE

SKULL CREEK/Intracoastal Waterway/Sunset Views 1.27 acre/Country Club of Hilton Head 13 th Fairway/Exclusive Seabrook Landing - neighborhood pool and day dock $325,000

2ND ROW Port Royal Sound Full Size Corner Wooded. Short distance to Dolphin Head Beach Park $189,000

LAGOON AND CONSERVANCY VIEW - private cul-de-sac pie shaped lot. Neighborhood pool and tennis complex $168,500

NORTH END of Hilton Head – convenient to schools and restaurants. 3 BR, 2BA great room floor plan – fireplace, 2 car garage and covered patio off the master. $287,000

CHARTER ONE REALTY The One to Turn to for All Your Real Estate Needs

Ch1_Sampson_1116.indd 162

10/28/16 3:04 PM

OUTS or the b Spartina doors, n master b the large

n Head tranquil open 3 ng, fireod pool.

Charles Sampson (843) 681-3307 x4215 Mobile - (843) 384 -7300

Charles@CharlesSampson.com

Frances Sampson (843) 681-3307 x236 Mobile - (843) 384-1002

Frances@FrancesSampson.com

Angela Mullis (843) 681-3307 x223 Mobile - (843) 384-7301

Debbie Cort (843) 681-3307 Mobile - (843) 384-8491

Give Charles, Frances, Angela, Debbie or Daniel a Call!

Daniel Cort (843) 681-3307 Mobile - (843) 384-2206

DebbieCort@CharterOneRealty.com

21 SPARTINA CRESCENT - SEA PINES

Angela@AngelaMullis.com

DanielCort@CharterOneRealty.com

RESERVED FOR YOUR PROPERTY.

843-384-7300 9 MCINTOSH ROAD SPANISH WELLS

THINKING ABOUT SELLING… LET US HELP YOU! OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD your dream home in exclusive Spanish Wells. Shown is a 3500 sq ft masterpiece but the option is yours on this lagoon/golf acre plus homesite.

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

ILLA

6 DELLINGER LANE

122 KNIGHTSBRIDGE ROAD

186 THE GREENS – SHIPYARD

BRIDGEPOINTE UNIT18-208

of 10th ort dishs and a outside

BEAUTIFUL 4 bedroom home with desirable side-load garage offers unique curb appeal in popular Mill Creek at Cypress Ridge. Almost a ¼ acre on private cul-de-sac with water view, enjoy a single-story, open floor plan and many extras. Home warranty included. $279,000

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.

Sought after 3 BR, 3BA with a private balcony, serene wooded view. Bridgepointe has two lakes, a swimming pool and clubhouse with fitness center.

Great to call home, use as a 2nd home or a long term rental. $169,000

278 THE LEGENDS II

325 COTTON HOPE

THANK YOU!

LOWCOUNTRY HOMESITES

T

nvenient A great age and 0

FURNISHED one bedroom 2nd floor end unit flat. Convenient North End island location.

Granite counters, tile flooring in kitchen and bath. Private 2nd floor deck with extra storage.

Full size washer and dryer. Short distance to the villa complex pool. $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

To all the first responders, utility crews, tree companies, volunteers and neighbors who are helping to rebuild our home, Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry.

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION 7 ANGLERS POND CT. LAGOON VIEW $168,500 18 CHINA COCKLE LANE 2ND ROW SOUND $189,500 15 SEABROOK LANDING 2.7 ACRE SKULL CREEK VIEW $325,000 BLUFFTON 16 BARTONS RUN DR $189,000 38 BARTONS RUN DR $185,000 HAMPTON HALL 280 FARNSLEIGH AVE. $119,000 HILTON HEAD LAKES 966 WIREGRASS WAY $69,900 242 TOPSIDE W $104,900

#1 Ranked Real Estate Company in The Lowcountry

Ch1_Sampson_1116.indd 163

10/28/16 3:04 PM

Weichert_RUPP_1116.indd 164

10/28/16 3:20 PM

Weichert_RUPP_1116.indd 165

10/28/16 3:21 PM

Weichert_DOLLENBERG_1116.indd 166

10/28/16 3:22 PM

Weichert_DOLLENBERG_1116.indd 167

10/28/16 3:22 PM

Weichert_LUXURY_1116.indd 168

10/28/16 3:23 PM

lowcountry strong

Ch1_CourtneyWoodwardMay_1116.indd 169

10/28/16 3:24 PM

Visit our informative web site for photos, virtual tours and MLS Listings

www.PatrickandTaylorRealEstate.com W E VIE LAK

139 Victoria Drive Moss Creek Majestic views across Blue Heron Sanctuary from this masterpiece by renowned architect Kermit Huggins. High end features & nishes incl. natural stone ooring, custom cabinetry, granite kitchen & baths, 10-15 ft. smooth barreled & tray ceilings, bullnose corners, custom lighting package, detailed millwork, built-ins. Kitchen open to FR, wet bar & expansive water view covered patio. Luxurious bath highlights master suite. 5BR/4BA, 3574 Sq. Ft., $849,000 EW F VI GOL

39 Cat Brier Lane Moss Creek New Home for today’s discerning buyer!

High end nishes throughout this golf view home with excellent curb appeal. Features include wood oors, detailed millwork package, volume ceilings, island kitchen with quartz counters & stainless appliances, expansive & private master suite with luxurious bath boasting marble vanity tops, garden tub, separate glass surround shower and oversized walk-in closet. 10 year structural warranty. 4BR/3.5BA + Oÿ ce, 2880 sq. ft., $629,000.

LF GO

VIE

W

7 Fairlawn Court Moss Creek Updated golf view home on quiet culde-sac. Floor plan includes kitchen open to family room and Carolina room, casual dining, formal living and dining room, expansive master suite, roomy guest suites with private baths. Vaulted smooth ceilings, wood floors, detailed millwork, gas fireplace, transom window. Move-in ready home! 3BR/3.5BA, 2883 Sq. Ft. $549,000.

S IE W AY V W IR & FA EN E R G

W F VIE GOL

29 Spartina Point Drive Moss Creek Updated custom built, open oor plan home on one of Moss Creek’s nest streets with views of #14 South Course. Finishes incl. volume smooth ceilings, extensive custom millwork, wood oors. Granite kitchen w/6 burner gas range, double oven, huge island w/exotic wood top. Master suite w/his and her walk-in closets. Bonus suite, private oÿ ce, hobby room, screened porch, walk-in attic, 3-car garage. 4BR/3.5BA, 4000 Sq. Ft., $695,000.

VIEW OON LAG

84 Peninsula Drive Moss Creek Enjoy stunning long lagoon views from this pristinely maintained and expanded home located on the much desired Peninsula in Moss Creek. Features include volume smooth ceilings, extensive custom millwork, wood oors, built-ins, etc. Floorplan includes kitchen open to family room, luxurious master suite, private oÿ ce, casual & formal dining areas and lots of storage. Excellent curb appeal with circular driveway & hard coat stucco exterior. 4BR/4BA + oÿ ce, 3409 sq. ft. $569,000.

O PS T STE

CH BEA

8136 Wendover Dunes Villa Palmetto Dunes Spacious villa features 2 master suites with walk-in closets, 10 ft. ceilings, custom moldings throughout, huge screened porch and just steps to Palmetto Dunes best beach. Covered parking and owner storage, private heated pool w/hot tub and grill area. Fully furnished. 2BR/2BA, 1536 Sq. Ft., $545,000

GO

LF V

IE W

S VIEW OON G A DL F AN GOL

118 Timber Lane Moss Creek Golf and lagoon views from stunning, remodeled Lowcountry inspired home.

Kitchen opens to Family Room, huge vaulted ceiling Screened Porch, Dining Room, Living Room, Oÿ ce/Flex Room. Expansive master suite w/luxurious BA. Volume smooth ceilings, custom millwork, granite counters, wide plank ooring, brick paver driveway & patio. 4BR/3BA/2HB, 3334 Sq. Ft., $695,000.

F GOL

S VIEW ON O G & LA

121 Moss Creek Drive Moss Creek Remodeled home w/long golf and lagoon views. Vaulted ceiling great room, chef’s kitchen open to formal and casual dining, oÿ ce, private master suite w/luxurious master bath, oversized 2-car garage, extensive covered and open air decking. Kitchen has custom cabinetry, Zodiac counters, Subzero refrigerator. Wood, natural stone and tile ooring, extensive millwork.

4BR/3.5BA, 3500 Sq. Ft. $549,000

GO

LF V

IE W

11 Fairlawn Court Moss Creek Superb value for expansive custom built, golf view home in excellent condition. Floorplan includes kitchen open to FR & Carolina Room. LR, DR, excellent bedroom separation.

Master BR suite has his/her walk-in closets and oversized BA.2 guest BRs & BA, laundry room, powder room, workshop and craft/hobby room. Volume smooth ceilings, bullnose corners, skylights, recessed lighting, custom millwork. Fantastic outdoor living area great for relaxing & entertaining. 3BR/2.5BA, 2980 Sq. Ft., $479,000.

HOMESITES MOSS CREEK

16 Button Bush Lane Golf and Lagoon Views • $119,000 25 Saw Timber Drive Moss Creek Green and fairway views on quiet culde-sac . Floorplan includes Kitchen open to Family Room & Carolina Room, vaulted ceiling Living Room, Dining Room, roomy master suite, 2 guest BRs and bath, multi-purpose Bonus Room. Recent upgrades include granite in kitchen and baths. Impressive storage space with walk-in attic. 3BR/2.5BA, 2890 Sq. Ft., $350,000.

46 Stable Gate Road Moss Creek Move-in home. Open floor plan w/vaulted ceilings, excellent BR separation and expansive outdoor living area. Renovated kitchen includes new granite, cabinetry, appliances, tile flooring, and pantry space. Updated baths and numerous windows and doors replaced. New HVAC. Long views of #6 of Moss Creek’s South Course. 2BR/2BA, 1371 Sq. Ft., $244,900.

35 Timber Lane Lagoon View • $85,000 15 Royal Pointe Drive Lagoon View • $69,000

TOLL FREE (800) 267-3285 | OFFICE (843) 681-3307 | 81 MAIN STREET, SUITE 202, HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29926 EMAIL: info@PatrickandTaylorRealEstate.com

Ch1_PatrickTaylor_1116 HHM.indd 170

10/28/16 3:37 PM

DICK PATRICK

LAWRENCE TAYLOR

Dick@CharterOneRealty.com

Lawrence@CharterOneRealty.com

LAG

OO

N&

Sweeping views of Port Royal Sound and Atlantic Ocean with direct sandy beach access from this elegant hardcoat stucco 6500+ sq ft home with 5 BR, 6 BA. Bronze entry gate opens to huge private brickwalled courtyard and pond. Formal LR and DR plus large island kitchen open to Carolina room. Cozy bar room and master BR with separate his/her baths all on 1st oor. Finished bonus room with kitchenette over garage with private entrance. Upstairs large library with FP and 4 BR. Enjoy sun and moon rises from expansive deck and lower covered patio and porch. Walk across lawn to waters edge and beach. $1,325,000.

EW

S NE

10 Oyster Bateau Court Hilton Head Plantation Sweeping views across private pool and spa to freshwater lagoon. Totally remodeled home features open kitchen/great room plan with Carolina Room, smooth ceilings, masonry fireplace, granite island kitchen with all new cabinetry, wood floors, beautiful landscaping.

Wonderful master suite with wood floors and spacious marble master bath w/whirlpool tub. 3BR/2.5BA, 2750 sq. ft. $649,000.

45 Crooked Pond Drive Hilton Head Plantation Charming home with private setting and tranquil long lagoon views.

Floorplan includes spacious island kitchen open to family room, LR, DR, master suite w/oversized bath, 2 guest BRs, heated/cooled attic storage and oversized 2-car garage. Newer appliances, mechanicals and roof. Walk to neighborhood pool and tennis.

High elevation. 3BR/2BA/2HBA, 2653 Sq. Ft., $449,000.

TE WA

O WH

ME

2 Pine Sky Court Hilton Head Plantation NEW HOME. Open floor plan w/expansive great room open to chef’s kitchen and DR. Excellent BR separation w/large master BR and BA, nice sized guest bedrooms, and oversized bonus suite/media room with BA. Screened porch and patio great for grilling and relaxing. 10 to 12 ft. ceilings, wood floors, stainless appliances, granite counters, glass tile backsplash in kitchen. Hardcoat stucco exterior. 4BR/3.5BA, 2835 Sq. Ft., $579,000.

W VIE DED O WO

W VIE ON O G LA

ON RFR

RobMoore@CharterOneRealty.com

18 Oyster Shell Lane Hilton Head Plantation

T RON ERF WAT

L VI

(843) 384-5118 (C)

(843) 338-6511 (C)

(843) 384-4020 (C)

POO

ROB MOORE

4 Foxhunt Drive Hilton Head Plantation Impeccably maintained home with excellent curb appeal close to shopping and dining on quiet cul-de-sac street. Floorplan includes vaulted ceilings great room, kitchen with island, granite counters and high quality cabinetry. Master with dual vanities, garden tub, walk-in and cedar closets. Spacious guest bedrooms and 4-season Carolina Room. 3BR/2.5BA, 2480 Sq. Ft., $429,000.

EK CRE AND H S AR LM TIDA

T T LO

Lot 9/6 Dolphin Point Lane Hilton Head Plantation Waterfront homesite in HHP. Enjoy spectacular sunrise views across Port Royal Sound from this high elevation lot on the Bluff near Dolphin Head Recreation Area. Walking path along shoreline is at your back door. Enjoy the neighborhood waterfront pool and cul-de-sac privacy. $399,000.

11 Creek Cove Lane • Spanish Wells Road Area The true essence of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Deepwater lot with breathtaking tidal marsh and creek views. Pier, dock and covered gazebo already in place.

Tie up your boat, kayak the tidal creeks, shing, shrimping, crabbing, etc. A few short minutes by boat to Calibogue Sound and the Intracoastal Waterway. Boat storage available in this charming ve lot development. Priced to sell! $349,000.

STE

OB PS T

EAC

H

106 Ocean One Villas South Forest Beach Updated and well maintained 1st floor villa just steps to oversized villa pool, private lawn and white sandy beaches.

Kitchen opens to dining area and family room. Excellent bedroom separation, upgraded baths, excellent storage space. Private deck great for relaxing after a day at the beach. 3BR/3BA, 1584 Sq. Ft. $549,000.

IEW LF V GO

965 inverness Village Palmetto Dunes Spacious townhouse with double fairway views in Palmetto Dunes Resort. Inverness Village has tropical landscaping, complex amenity center with 3 Har Tru tennis courts, waterfront sun deck, pool includes kiddy area, and 2 docks provide access to the 11 mile lagoon system. Palmetto Dunes Resort o˜ ers miles of pristine beach, three 18-hole golf courses, tennis facility, shopping, dining and free in resort transportation in season. 3BR/3BA, 2010 Sq. Ft., $410,000.

IEW LF V GO O NT OO LAG

3 Margarita Court • Hilton Head Plantation One of the last remaining quality lagoon to golf view lots in all of HHP. Located on #10 Country Club of Hilton Head Course. Highly desirable area of HHP with newer homes and close proximity to Country Club, marina, restaurants and new community pool complex at Spring Lake. Lot just cleared and easy to see the endless possibilities for new home construction on this beautiful lot. $199,000.

#1 Ranked Real Estate Company in the Lowcountry Ch1_PatrickTaylor_1116 HHM.indd 171

10/28/16 3:38 PM

Andy Reed

Hilton Head Realtor Since 1997

Charlie Reed

Hilton Head Realtor Since 1980

Rich Reed

Hilton Head Realtor Since 2001

Tom Reed

Hilton Head Realtor Since 2000

Real Experience.

261 Turnberry Village Villa | Palmetto Dunes

44 Yorkshire Drive | Wexford

Golf Views - 3 Bedroom - 3 Bath MLS # 341847 | $425,000

Golf Views - 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath MLS #351054 | $384,000

Golf Views - 5 Bedroom - 5.5 Bath MLS #351584 | $1,150,000

29 Oglethorpe Lane | Palmetto Hall

19 Jacana Street | Forest Beach

275 Long Cove Drive | Long Cove

Golf Views - 4 Bedroom - 3.5 Bath MLS #351206 | $650,000

4th Row - 5 Bedroom - 3 Bath MLS # 352475 | $999,000

Lagoon Views - 4 Bedrooms - 4 Bath MLS #354921 | $595,000

2009 Hilton Head Club Villas | HHP

3 Ensis Road | Port Royal Plantation

2 Oak Point Landing | Long Cove

Golf View - 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath MLS #353611 | $254,000

6th Row - 3 Bedroom - 2 Bath MLS #342661 | $475,000

Lagoon Views - 4 Bedroom - 3.5 Bath MLS # 340035 | $577,500

C Un on d tr er ac t

293 Evian Villa | Shipyard Plantation

Info@ExploreHHI.com | 843.686.9526 www.ExploreHHI.com

Ch1_Reed_1116.indd 172

10/28/16 4:14 PM

REED REAL ESTATE GROUP (RREG)

is a family owned partnership within Charter One Realty that specializes in Hilton Head Island and Bluffton real estate sales. Consistently ranking in the top 1% in local real estate sales, RREG’s real estate business focuses on oceanfront, oceanside, luxury and golf community properties.

Reed Real Estate Group

left to right: Lisa Fleming, Carri Fuge, Andy Reed, Charlie Reed, Tom Reed, Richard Reed, Mary Aiana, Anne Wilson

Having more than 100 years of combined local real estate experience, RREG applies unparalleled competence, professionalism and innovation to their clients’ real estate goals - delivering real experience and real results.

Real Results.

2414 Windsor Place II Villas | Palmetto Dunes

2114 Windsor Place II Villas | Palmetto Dunes

3 Charlesfort Place | Hilton Head Plantation

Oceanfront - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bath MLS #353989 | $515,000

Oceanfront - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bath MLS #353916 | $475,000

Port Royal Sound View - Waterfront - 4 Bedroom - 4.5 Bath MLS #350866 | $2,700,000

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

Make the right move - whether you are buying or selling, call us today!

#1 Ranked Real Estate Company in The Lowcountry

Ch1_Reed_1116.indd 173

10/28/16 4:14 PM

SPRE_CCF_1116.indd 174

10/28/16 4:16 PM

SPRE_CCF_1116.indd 175

10/28/16 4:16 PM

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

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

INDIGO RUN

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

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

ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL NEW “Homes by Marshside” Covered Porch overlooking 16th Fairway in The Golf Club. 4 Bedrooms and 4 Full Baths $719,000

PALMETTO HALL

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

INDIGO RUN

PALMETTO HALL

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

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

FOLLY FIELD

INDIGO RUN

INDIGO RUN

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

BEAUTIFUL DIRECT OCEANFRONT villa with panoramic OCEANFRONT View! Fully furnished 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1st floor Sea Cloisters villa. Great 2nd home or rental property. $535,000

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

CUSTOM HOME overlooking the 4th Fairway of Oyster Reef. 3 Bedrooms + Bonus Room|Study - possible 4th Bedroom, 3.5 Baths. Quality construction!

Elegant Living and Dining Room. $485,000

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

WINDMILL HARBOUR

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

Ch1_MacDonald_1116.indd 176

HOMESITES

#1 Ranked Real Estate Company in The Lowcountry

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!

10/28/16 4:17 PM

RickSaba_1116.indd 177

10/28/16 4:18 PM

CHARTER ONE REALTY The One to Turn to for All Your Real Estate Needs

#1 Ranked Real Estate Company in The Lowcountry

PORT ROYAL

FOREST BEACH

SEA PINES

HAMPTON HALL

9 DRAYTON PLACE $1,899,900 • MLS#351824

1 QUAIL STREET $999,999 • MLS#335624

14 CANVASBACK ROAD $995,000 • MLS#354659

24 LYNNFIELD PLACE $769,000 • MLS#354379

Beachfront home on a .72 acre lot that does not require any steps into the home, thanks to its 17 feet elevation! 3 large bedrooms, each a full bathroom. Spacious eat-in kitchen. Carolina Room, den w/ fireplace, hardwood and tiled floors, tons of light, corian counter-tops and 42” cabinets.

This 2,958 square foot home is perfectly situated to capture all of the natural beauty outside from almost every room. Private beach access!

CHRIS DELLA ROSA

843.290.1927 | cdellarosa@yahoo.com

Outstanding 5 bd 4 and 1/2 ba beach home, just steps to the ocean. Hardwood floors, granite counter tops, 42” cabinets, large kitchen w/bar top, two sitting areas, a large heated pool with new pool pump and privacy fence around the elevated deck, 1st floor master bd, separate shower/tub, and a 3+ car garage. New refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, dryer, and grill. Put your toes in the sand in no time from this 5th row beauty.

CHRIS DELLA ROSA

843.290.1927 | cdellarosa@yahoo.com

This will not last long - 4 bedroom / 4 full bath home only 4 homes away from the Atlantic ocean. Bright with a 2 story living room dining room area, updated kitchen, loft, tandem 2 car garage, private pool with privacy fence.

Continuously updated, all four baths were completely redone in the past couple years.

Rental ready and built to meet all of today’s elevation requirements for flood insurance.

DENNIS PUCKEY

843.683.6779 | dennispuckey@aol.com

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.

NANCY MARSHALL

843.304.4447 | nancy@nancymarshallrealestate.com

INDIGO RUN

LONG COVE

THE HAVEN AT NEW RIVERSIDE

HAMPTON HALL

281 BERWICK DRIVE $669,000 • MLS#350393

1 COTTON HALL LANE $639,900 • MLS#353774

5 ROLLING RIVER DRIVE $369,900 • MLS#355451

197 FARNSLEIGH AVENUE $355,000 • MLS#352410

Indigo Run’s Best Buy! Newer, model-perfect 4BR, 4 1/2BA, 4,500 sqft custom home with 3-car garage, library/office, workout and bonus rooms. Dramatic lagoon to golf views, 18th fairway The Golf Club. High quality finishing touches. Versatile floorplan.

GREG STICKLES

843.301.9212 | Greg@GregStickles.com

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 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, plus office, workout room / studio, 2-story great room overlooking private pool situated on over a half acre lagoon view lot.

DENNIS PUCKEY

843.683.6779 | dennispuckey@aol.com

Beautifully upgraded open-concept home with professional landscaping is a community showplace. Leading to front entrance you pass a charming Koi pond & waterfall with paver sidewalk and front porch. Ornamental plantings surround the house and free-form paver patio.

NANCY MARSHALL

843.304.4447 | nancy@nancymarshallrealestate.com

New Lower Price! 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.

NANCY MARSHALL

843.304.4447 | nancy@nancymarshallrealestate.com

We would like to extend a heartfelt “thank you” to the first responders, town staff and leadership, volunteers, residents, and neighbors who have been working tirelessly to restore our community.

“Hard times don’t create heroes. It is during the hard times that the ‘hero’ within us is revealed.” — Bob Riley

You’re Never far from ONE of our 10 Charter One Realty Offices ...

Throughout Hilton Head Island & the Lowcountry, We’re the ONE You Can Turn to for All of Your Real Estate Needs

www.CharterOneRealty.com | Toll Free 844.526.0002

CharterOne_CORP_1116.indd 178

10/28/16 4:20 PM

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

PORT ROYAL PLANTATION

37 GREEN TRAIL COURT

6 COTTON HALL LANE

106 WINDSOR PLACE

48 OUTPOST LANE

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! $629,700

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. $599,000

Just Listed! Charming LowCountry home with a private long lagoon view. Wood, tile + stone floors throughout. Updated Kitchen – granite tops, cabinets, fixtures + appliances.

New Master Bath – stone, granite + walkin closet. Eat in Kitchen opens to Family Room. Formal Dining Room. Living Room with fireplace. Screened Porch. Upstairs, 2 Bedrooms + full Bath. 2 Car Garage. Culde-sac location. $599,000

SHIPYARD PLANTATION

PALMETTO DUNES RESORT

BRADLEY BEACH

BLUFFTON

0-1 GOLFMASTER

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

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!

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

18 BROADLAND CIRCLE

Just listed in The Willows in Bluffton. 4 BR, 2 FULL BA plus a powder room. Updated kitchen with granite tops, new floors.

Fireplace. Main floor master with renovated bath, granite tops and stone floors. 3 BR or 2 plus bonus and full bath on 2nd floor.

Screened porch and private wooded view.

2 Car garage. Stucco and stone siding in front. Amazing value at $239,000.

Search all MLS Listings on our website HiltonHeadHomeSource.com 60 Years of Combined Real Estate Experience and The #1 Real Estate Company CarrollDaytonRealEstate@gmail.com | www.HiltonhHeadHomeSource.com

CH1_Carroll_1116.indd 179

10/28/16 4:21 PM

R O S E H I L L P L A N TAT I O N

INDIGO RUN

1

B E L FA I R P L A N TAT I O N

2

INDIGO RUN

3

INDIGO RUN

4

PA L M E T T O H A L L

5

6

See all of Drew’s listings at DrewButler.com.

INDIGO RUN

WINDMILL HARBOUR

7

1

4 Dunsmuir

8

4

4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, 2,751 sq. ft located in Rose Hill Plantation. Remodeled master wing includes high end builder quality upgrades. Privately located on a quiet cul-de-sac. $560,000 MLS #353618

2

631 Colonial Drive 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath, 3,200 sq. ft. located in the Golf Club of Indigo Run. Brand new Custom Home nearly finished. Corner lot for added privacy with all the Southern Comforts! $719,000 MLS #351542

3

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 $650,000. MLS #352898

Ch1_DrewButler_1116.indd 180

INDIGO RUN

13 Brewton Court

9

7

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath 2,435 sq. ft in the Golden Bear of Indigo Run. Lots of upgrades at a great price, just reduced 20K. Golf course view. $475,000 MLS #350339

5

17 Cotesworth Place

14th Hole of The Golf Club in Indigo Run. Golf Views with open space create a peaceful and serene setting. $169,000 MLS #354143.

8

4 Bedroom,, 3 Bath, 3,166 sq.ft in the Golf Club of Indigo Run. Great value with panoramic golf views. A must see! $589,000 MLS #354647

6

5 McGuire Court Charming Low country home ,4 bedrooms, bonus room and screened in porch. Situated on a private cul du sac with a private golf view this spacious home is a great value when you compare location sq footage and floor plan. $599,00 MLS #355239

684 Colonial Drive

20 Millwright Drive Amazing Windmill Harbour Homesite. Long view of Jarvis Creek to Intercoastal waterway. $349,000 MLS #354231

9

17 Drummond Lane Beautiful Wooded Homesite in the Golden Bear of Indigo Run. With 3 new high-end homes on this street this homesite represents a good opportunity to build your Dream Home. $89,999 MLS #341265

10/28/16 4:22 PM

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, totally gorgeous kitchen w/top of the line new appliances & granite counters. Master & 2 BRs down & huge bonus room w/office & full bath up. $529,000

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

PALMETTO DUNES

5 Burns Court – Completely Renovated from top to bottom with the finest appointments throughout! Coastal Chic Elegance, light & bright w/high ceilings & gorgeous golf views from every room, 2 oversized master suites & 2 guest suites. Floorplan is perfect for entertaining indoors & outdoors w/private pool setting. Short walk to the beach & Palmetto Dunes’ amenities make this a perfect primary residence, 2nd home or rental. $1,075,000

DMG_Oliver_1116.indd 181

10/28/16 4:24 PM

Lancaster_1116.indd 182

10/28/16 4:26 PM

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

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

Ingrid Low

(o) 843-686-6460 (c) 843-384-7095 www.ingridlow.com ingrid@ingridlow.com

Selling Island-wide for Over 29 Years with Over $245 Million Sold!

Ann Webster

(o) 843-686-2523 (c) 843-384-5338 www.annwebster.com ann@annwebster.com

Selling Island-wide for Over 34 Years with Over $250 Million Sold!

W NE E! IC PR

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.

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

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

828 KETCH COURT – SEA PINES — Remodeled 3 br/3 1/2 ba townhome just steps to the marina. Large courtyard with view of harbor. Very tastefully furnished and Turn key for rental market. $435,000 Furnished.

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.

14 WOODBINE PLACE — SEA PINES Charming Sea Pines home overlooking the new Atlantic Dunes golf course and only minutes from the Beach Club, 4 bedrooms, cozy family room/kitchen combo, ideal bedroom separation, all on one floor. $899,000

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

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

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. $475,000. 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

1468 SOUND VILLA — Enjoy beautiful Calibogue Sound views from the deck of this 4 BR South Beach home. This home has been refurbished and includes a family room, fireplace, updated kitchen and baths, 1 car garage. $995,000 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. 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_1116.indd 183

10/28/16 4:27 PM

CarolinaRealtyGroup_TristanOGrady_1116.indd 184

10/28/16 4:28 PM

November 2016 185

202-204.indd 185

10/28/16 4:29 PM

186 hiltonheadmonthly.com

202-204.indd 186

10/28/16 4:30 PM

November 2016 187

202-204.indd 187

10/28/16 4:30 PM

188 hiltonheadmonthly.com

202-204.indd 188

10/28/16 4:30 PM

WHAT TO DO

NOV. 1: A LOWCOUNTRY CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY MEET-AND-GREET

NOV. 5-6

Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, and Sunday, Nov. 6, Port Royal Golf Club. Breathtaking automobiles take center stage on Hilton Head Island. Over 500 vehicles, including aircraft and a world-class auction from Auctions America take center stage at the Port Royal Golf Club. The centuriesold love story between man and machine has no better showcase. For more information, visit www.hhiconcours.com.

PHOTO BY ARNO DIMMLING

NOVEMBER CALENDAR NOV. 1

“A Lowcountry Christmas” Holiday Meet-and-Greet: noon- 1 p.m. Barnes & 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.” This event is free and open to the public.

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 Island. The Dance Theatre of Harlem Company tours nationally and internationally with an eclectic ballet repertoire.

For tickets, contact the box office at 843-842-787 or go to https://tickets. artshhi.com. www.artshhi.com.

NOV. 2

Sea Turtles, By Land and By Sea: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. Experience a close look at the offshore sea turtle research conducted by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources and get an update on sea turtle monitor-

ing in South Carolina and the south Atlantic, looking at both beach nesting efforts as well as offshore research efforts by S.C. DNR. Cost is $7 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223.

Liberal Men of the Lowcountry: noon, Wednesday, Nov. 2, Golf Club at Indigo Run, 101 Berwick Drive.

Speaker is Diana Heitman of Moms Demand Action, who will discuss what the organization is doing to reduce gun violence, including actions and data locally and nationally. Lunch is $20. To RSVP, contact Richard Hammes at 847-921-8188.

NOV. 3

Park Plaza Cinema & Concourse D’Elegance Celebration Event: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, Park Plaza Cinema, 33 Office Park Road No. A232, Hilton Head Island. Directly from England, come get your picture taken with the Aston Martin created for the James Bond movie “Spector.” Enjoy a reception featuring local food vendors including Pure Natural Market, and a 7:30 p.m. screening of “Spector” in new VIP luxury recliner love seats.

Tickets are $25 and include the photo booth, hors d’oeuvres, one glass of wine, movie tickets, and lots of fun.

For more information, visit www. mannsparkplazacinema.com.

Conscious Aging: 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, Hilton Head Library, 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island. Address self-limiting stereotypes and assumptions on aging in order to make better choices and change your worldview about growing older. This workshop will explore such topics as finding meaning, reducing isolation, and approaching the end of life. Facilitator Judy Owen is a mindfulness coach and spiritual director. For more information, contact Lauren Read at 843255-6531 or lread@bcgov.net, or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.

Amazing Race 2: U.S. Edition: 5 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 3, Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton. Travel throughout the U.S., solve clues about landmarks and history, and earn prizes. Free. For more information, contact Belinda Blue at 843-255-6507 or email bblue@bcgov.net, or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.

NOV. 3-4

Tennis Technology Conference: Thursday, Nov. 3, and Friday, Nov. 4, Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa. 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. The expo will allow coaches to learn about the various products and find what will work best for their specific needs and budgets.ptrtennis.org.

NOV. 4

Flights of Fancy Aeroport Gala: 7-10 p.m. Hilton Head Island Airport General Aviation Ramp. Kick off the Hilton Head Island portion of the 2016 Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance. During a night unlike any other, enjoy a stunning evening of world class aviation, mouth-watering food and hand-crafted cocktails. Each vintage aircraft will be paired with a Concours-caliber vehicle.

The latest of private aircraft will be available to tour. Visit www.hhiconcours.com for more information.

November 2016 189

NOV 16 189-200 Calendar.indd 189

10/28/16 5:40 PM

WHAT TO DO

NOV. 5: FAMILY FUN ... NOV. 5: FRIENDS OF CALLAWASSIE ISLAND 2

NOV. 5

Family Fun: Clay Autumn Leaf Bowls: 10-11:30 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 clearglazed before being returned. They make great candleholders, soap dishes, spoon rests, or candy bowls — perfectly functional fall décor. For ages 5 to adult. Tuition is $25. For additional workshop information, contact Alana Adams at AAdams@artshhi.com or 843686-3945, ext. 205.

READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS PARTY

1. YOU HELPED PLAN IT If you’re reading this, you’re a reader. And as a reader, you were responsible for selecting the many business, restaurants and people represented at the party. So why not get out there and celebrate along with them?

2. IT’S THE ISLAND’S BEST PARTY

Y

ou voted for your favorite local people, places and restaurants. Celebrate this year’s winners with food and drinks from your favorite restaurants, gifts, giveaways, live music and more.

The party will be from 5:30-9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, at Sonesta Resort on Hilton Head Island. Tickets are $15 for adults.

Children 15 and younger get in free. Proceeds help support local charities.

If you are one of the thousands of people who have attended a Readers’ Choice Awards Party in previous years, you can probably skip this. You already know why this is the party of the year. You’ve sampled the food, downed the drinks and shaken it all night long to the area’s best bands, so you’re not going to find too many surprises here. However, if you have somehow never made your way to the party of the year, and need some convincing, look no further than the following five reasons.

OK, look at it like this. What makes for the best party? The best food? The best music?

The most exciting people? The Readers’ Choice Party not only has all of these things, but we have empirical evidence in the form of your votes that each is the best.

3. YOU WON’T LEAVE HUNGRY Many Readers’ Choice winners are restaurants, and they always bring amazing food for patrons to sample.

4. TWO WORDS: JELL-O SHOTS We’re not really sure we need to explain that one much beyond that.

5. YOU’RE HELPING GIVE BACK Your ticket purchase helps support local charities. Plus, the party is being held amid the splendor of the Sonesta Resort, giving you a chance to soak in some high-end luxury on your way into the party. While you’re there, you’ll get one last look at the Festival of Trees. M

Friends of Callawassie Island 2016 Charity Golf Tournament: Saturday, Nov. 5. A Lowcountry tournament staple, for its 16th consecutive year the sole purpose of the “Tee It Up for a Worthy Cause’” is to benefit community charities. To register, to play or for more information, contact tournament chairman Mike Teem at 843-987-3132 or the Callawassie Island Golf Shop at 843-987-2161.

Kitty Ferguson: Saturday, Nov. 5, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 2 Mathews Court, Hilton Head Island.

Lifelong Learning of Hilton Head Island is pleased to announce that Kitty Ferguson, author of “Stephen Hawkin: An Unfettered Mind,” will be one of the speakers of the fall semester.

6th annual Bluffton International & Craft Beer Festival: 1- 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-plus breweries. VIP festival tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at door.

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.blufftonbeerfest.com or call Bear Foot Sports at 843-757-8520.

Herb Sale: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, Shelter Cove Pavilion, Hilton Head Island. The Herb Society of Hilton Head, a nonprofit group that donates all proceeds to local charities — to date over $83,000 — will offer potted herbs, French Market soup and jambalaya

190 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 189-200 Calendar.indd 190

10/28/16 5:41 PM

E ISLAND 2016 CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT mix, jellies, chutney, curry and more.

Free samples and free admission. For more information, call 843-671-3315 or email swrmed14@aol.com.

Captain Woody’s Oyster Roast benefit for the Hilton Head Humane Association: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, Captain Woody’s Bar & Grill Hilton Head, 6 Target Road. Come join the fun as we have live entertainment with Low Country Boil. Food includes oysters, burgers, hot dogs and happy hour specials. A portion of the proceeds help the Hilton Head Humane Society. For more information, call 843-785-2400 or visit captainwoodys.com.

NOV. 6

“SmartTalk” Information Session for Prospective Science and Mathematics Governor’s School Students: 2 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 6, Hilton Head Gateway Campus, 1 University Blvd., Bluffton.

This information session, called a “SmartTalk,” is designed for students and parents who are interested in learning more about the Governor’s School, a two-year, public, residential high school for academically talented juniors and seniors interested in pursuing advanced studies in science, technology, engineering, entrepreneurship and math.

RSVP to attend the SmartTalk online at www.scgssm.thankyou4caring.org.

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 ($150 for Belfair members), which includes golf, cart, lunch, gratuity, oncourse beverages, golf and raffle prizes and an after-play awards reception with

wine, beer and light dinner. Both individuals and teams are welcome. If you cannot play, consider purchasing a hole sponsorship for $100 in your name, business name or in honor of a loved pet. PAL is also seeking donations of gift certificates and items for a raffle and silent auction. For more information, to register as a player or to purchase a hole sponsorship, visit 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. For more information, call 843-842-6688.

NOV. 9

Natural History and Archaeology of Beer: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. Rex Garniewicz will discuss beer as the foundation of civilized life as we know it.

Cost is $7 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223.

Teen Advisory Group: Get Your Game On!: 5:30 p.m., Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton. Talk about books, movies, apps and anime, eat snacks and help plan teen programs.

Free. For more information, contact Belinda Blue at 843-255-6507 or email bblue@bcgov.net or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.

NOV. 9-11

Holiday Boutique and Bake Sale: 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Nov. 9-11, Hilton Head Hospital main lobby, 25 Hospital Center Blvd., Hilton Head Island. The Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring its annual Holiday Boutique and Bake Sale and invites the community to attend.

Proceeds from this event support the

NOV. 11

Wellness On The Shoe Kick-Off Event: 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 11, 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.

November 2016 191

NOV 16 189-200 Calendar.indd 191

10/28/16 5:42 PM

WHAT TO DO

NOV. 9-10: THE MARY GREEN CHORAL VETERANS DAY TRIBUT

HHI Motoring Festival gives thanks to community

T

he Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance, one of the nation’s largest and fastestgrowing automotive and motorsports enthusiast events, annually brings over 20,000 visitors to Hilton Head Island, along with all the economic benefits that such a large group of island guests delivers for hotels, restaurants, retailers and more. Thanks to one early and very unwelcome guest named Matthew, the outlook for the festival was less than positive as little as three weeks ago. However, Matthew was no match for the Hilton Head Island community spirit and resolve.

As a result of the hard work of many, from city government and Chamber of Commerce to firs responders and countless volunteers, the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance was able to continue for the 15th consecutive year.

“We are incredibly grateful for the unwavering and extensive support that the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton communities quickly provided following the devastation of Hurricane Matthew,” said Carolyn Vanagel, the Festival’s President. “Many of the individuals who pitched in to ensure that we would be able to hold the event were personally impacted by the storm, yet they made time to help. We, along with our partners, give our heartfelt thanks, both in words and now in some deeds that we hope will express just how much we appreciate and value this community.”

Vanagel announced that Hilton Head Island and Bluffton first responders will receive two free Festival admission tickets per individual, to be used either

Saturday, Nov. 5, or Sunday, Nov. 6. First responders can pick up their tickets at H&H Auto Body (17 Cardinal Road, Hilton Head Island) and H&H Auto Service, Inc. (35 Hunter Road, Hilton Head Island).

In addition, the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry will be taking donations for relief and recovery efforts and the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance will match donations offered during the weekend, up to $10,000.

Donations can be made at the Lowcountry Strong display, where a vintage Jeep fi etruck will be on display.

The Hilton Head Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance’s official auction partner, Auctions America, will add an additional donation to the Community relief fund, as well as provide free access to its world-class collector car and memorabilia auction on Saturday to first responders who show their identific tion at the entrance.

The Port Royal Golf Club/ Heritage Golf Group will also host a free Hurricane Aftermath Benefit Saturday, Nov. 5, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Port Royal Clubhouse that will feature the Heather Rice Quartet.

Donations will be accepted and Port Royal Golf Club/ Heritage Golf Group will donate a portion of the proceeds from food and beverage sales to the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.

For more information on the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance, visit the official website at www.

HHIMotoringFestival.com.

Tickets for the 2016 HHIMF are available for sale online. M

Hospital Auxiliary’s Caring Touch Program, which provides medication to those in need at Hilton Head Hospital and Volunteers In Medicine. For more information, call 847-722-2323.

NOV. 9-10

The Mary Green Chorale Veterans Day Tributes: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, 323 Fording Island Road, Bluffton, and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, Holy Family Church, 24 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island. Accompanied by pianist Gerald Anderson and professional instrumentalists, this benefit concert for The Mercy Center in Hardeeville will include members of both the Men’s and Women’s Chorales performing stirring patriot arrangements. All tickets are $25 and may be purchased online at marygreenmenschorale.org. For additional locations for purchasing tickets and other information, call 843-295-9342.

NOV. 10

Cupcake Wars: 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way. Who will decorate the best cupcake? It may be you. For ages 8-17.

Free. For more information, contact Kelli Baxter at 843-255-6510 or email kbaxter@bcgov.net, or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.

“David Noyes: Portraits”: artist’s reception, 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, Art League Gallery, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. The public is invited to the artist’s reception for the exhibit “David Noyes: Portraits,” which opens Nov. 8 and runs through Dec. 3.

“Portraits” will concentrate on Noyes’ interest in horses, the Princess Diana legacy and the iconic presence of the lighthouse. For additional information, call 843-681-5060 or visit www. artleaguehhi.org.

Book Signing with Author John Schmutz: 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, Barnes & Noble, 20 Hatton Place, #200, Hilton Head Island. John Schmutz will present and sign copies of his newly released book “The Bloody Fifth: The 5th Texas Infantry, Hood’s Texas Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia, Vol. 1: Secession to the Suffolk Campaign,” the first full-length

study to document this fabled regimental command. For more information, visit www.barnesandnoble.com.

State of the Region Luncheon: 11:15 a.m. networking, luncheon at noon, Thursday, Nov. 10. Get a debriefing on what the 2016 election will mean for your business and our region at the 21st annual State of the Region luncheon. Keynote speaker is Bakari Sellers, a CNN analyst and contributor and former South Carolina representative. $40 for chamber members, $50 for future members, $400 for a table of 10. For more information, visit www. hiltoneadchamber.org.

NOV. 11

The Stardust Orchestra USO-Style Dance: Friday, Nov. 11, Sun City Hilton Head’s Pinckney Hall. This event is for Sun City residents and their guests. For additional information, contact Sun City Lifestyle Services at 843-705-4027.

MOAA Veterans Day Memorial Celebration: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, Shelter Cove Memorial Park, Hilton Head Island. The Hilton Head Area Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America will host a Veterans Day memorial celebration beginning at 10:30 a.m. and followed by a luncheon at 11:30 a.m., hosted by the MOAA Spouses for Service and American Legion Post 49 at Poseidon Restaurant. The keynote speaker is Maj. Gen. Jessica Garfola Wright.

Korean War veterans will also be honored. For questions or to make reservations for lunch, contact Jayne Danoff at jayne.danoff@gmail.com. MSforS meeting will follow the luncheon.

NOV. 11-12

Second annual Tee Off Fore United Way: 11 a.m. registration, with tee off at noon, Friday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 12, Dolphin Head Golf Club, 56 High Bluff Road, Hilton Head Island. This is a two-man scramble to raise money for the local chapter of the United Way. Food and beverages before and after the tournament, as well as the best after-party! $100 per player, $200 per team of two. For more information, contact mlarge@inspireddi.com or visit www.inspireddi.com.

192 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 189-200 Calendar.indd 192

10/28/16 5:42 PM

LUX_1116.indd 193

10/28/16 4:31 PM

WHAT TO DO

NOV. 12: BOOK FAIR ... NOV. 12: HA

NOV. 12

Book Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, Christ Lutheran Church, 829 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. Come to the Book Fair and grab your holiday gifts. Over 40 local and national authors will be on hand to autograph and talk with you one on one. Workshops are $15 per person. The Book Fair opens at 11 a.m. and tickets are $10 per person, with book signings, book talks, and a free children’s corner and story time. You won’t want to miss this annual event at Christ Lutheran Church, a benefit for the Heritage Library. For tickets to all events, visit heritagelib.org.

Hargray Hilton Head Island Silver Anniversary Bridge Run: 8 a.m.

Saturday Nov. 12. Events will start and finish at Crossings Park. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Hargray Hilton Head Island Bridge Run 10K and 5K The events will take participants over the Broad Creek Bridge and on the Cross Island Bridge. More than 500 participants are expected to compete in the event. For additional information, visit bearfootsports.com or call 843-7578520.

NOV. 13

SOBA Gallery Presents “From Maui to Maine and Back to the Lowcountry”: opening reception 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, 6 Church St., Bluffton. The SOBA Gallery is happy to introduce Joan Moreau McKeever as its featured artist in November. The SOBA gallery is open from 10a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit sobagallery.com or call 843-757-6586.

Helping Parents Heal: 1-3 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 13, Seaquins Ballroom, 1300 Fording Island Road, Bluffton.

Monthly meetings of this nonprofit organization are dedicated to assisting parents who have lost children, giving them support and resources to aid in the healing process. For more information, contact Irene Vouvalides at 201-2336015 or Ivouvalides@aol.com.

Hilton Head Humane Association Four Legged Frolic: 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 13, The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. Enjoy a

spectacular social event, ensuring a brighter future for the dogs and cats of the Lowcountry. All proceeds from this event go to support dogs and cats at the no-kill Hilton Head Humane Association shelter. Entertainment includes music

by The Headliners and live and silent auctions. For more information, visit www.hhhumane.org.

Memory Matters Commemorative Candle Lighting: 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, Jarvis Creek Park, Hilton Head Island. Memory Matters will host a commemorative candle-lighting as part of a national initiative of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, illuminating the nation from coast to coast in an expression of solidarity. The event will include musical performances and guest speakers, and the public is invited to share the names of those to be remembered and honored. Free and open to the public.

Visit memory-matters.org for more information.

NOV. 14

Thanksgiving Party: 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way. A party that you’ll be thankful for.

Join us for Thanksgiving crafts, games, and light refreshments. Ages 4-12.

Registration is required. Free. For more information, contact Kelli Baxter at 843255-6510 or kbaxter@bcgov.net, or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.

Our Community, Our Youth, Our Future: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, Bluffton High School, 12 H.E. McCracken Circle, Bluffton. This community forum, hosted by LowCountry Alliance for Healthy Youth, is a national effort of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Lindsay Squeglia of the Medical University of South Carolina’s department of psychiatry will address the effects of alcohol and marijuana on teen brain development. For more information, contact Wendy Cummings at cummingsfam6@gmail.com.

Retina Specialist to Speak at Sun City Hilton Head: 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14, Colleton River Room at Sun City Hilton Head. Dr. Peter Liggett, a retina specialist on Hilton Head, will conduct an educational seminar titled “What You Need to Know About Macular Degeneration.”

This event is open to Sun City Hilton Head residents only. RSVP by Nov. 10

194 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 189-200 Calendar.indd 194

10/28/16 5:43 PM

NOV. 12: HARGRAY HILTON HEAD ISLAND SILVER ANNIVERSARY BRIDGE RUN ... NOV. at hhmr.org/suncity or by calling 843415-3490.

NOV. 15

Camera Club of Hilton Head Island Meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 2 Matthews Court, Hilton Head Island.

Guest speaker will be nature and wildlife photographer Mollie Isaacs, who will present the program “From Ordinary to Extraordinary” and answer questions such as: How do you elevate your work to a higher level?

How do you jump-start your creativity? How do you increase the number of successful images and have more fun doing it? Newcomers and guests welcome. For more information, visit www.cchhi.net.

NOV. 16

Wellness Class: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, Candlewood Suites, 5 Young Clyde Court, Bluffton. Learn why the limbic system, located an inch from the olfactory nerve, is responsible for emotion and emotional memory.

Essential oils can be influential in how we experience our emotions and how emotions are expressed in the physical body. For more information, contact Judy Owen, Young Living distributor and certified spiritual director and mindfulness coach, at judy@wellnesswholeness.com or 920-540-6852, or visit www.wellnesswholeness.com.

Four Corners Gallery Presents “Marge and Friends”: 5-8 p.m., Four Corners Gallery, 1263 May River Road, Bluffton. Enjoy works by Marge Agin, Karen Dale, Nancy Dwight, Clare Ellis, Sally Hickman, Susan Tarver and Nancy Waterhouse. This event is free and open to the public. For more

NOV. 11-12

information, call 843-757-8185 or visit www.fourcornersgallerybluffton. com.

“No-see-ums,” the Most Irritating Residents of the Lowcountry: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. Dr. John D. Edman will give a presentation on no-see-ums, often referred to as sand flies or biting midges, a unique part of the ecology of the Lowcountry. This presentation will explain the life history of these and related blood-feeding flies found in the Lowcountry; when and where they are most active; and what people can do to protect themselves. The cost is $7 per person, ages 12 and older only, and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223.

NOV. 16-17

MLS Real Estate Tech Talk: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa, 1 Hotel Circle, Hilton Head Island. Professionals in the real estate field are invited to learn how technology is changing the industry, hear from real estate leaders from around the country, and network with more than 1,000 agents. Attendees, interested exhibitors and sponsors can register at hiltonheadmls.com.

NOV. 18

Deadline for Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade Applications: Applications are now being accepted for the town of Bluffton Christmas Parade. If your business, organization, or group would like to participate in the parade, please submit an application online at www.townofbluffton. sc.gov/christmas-parade by Nov. 18.

Lowcountry Reads for the Holidays: Book Fair and Fundraiser for the Heritage Library: 4-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 and 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Nov. 12, The Country Club of Hilton Head. Join in an intimate event with Mary Kay Andrews at The Country Club of Hilton Head. Andrews is the author of New York Times best-selling Southern fiction such as “Savannah Blues,” “Save The Date” and “Hissy Fit,” plus her newest book, “The Weekenders.”

Tickets are $40 per person and include an intimate chat, delicious appetizers and one drink. Limited space is available. Purchase tickets online at heritagelib.org.

Dance Theatre presents

‘The Nutcracker’

T

his year, the Hilton Head Dance Theatre’s production of “The Nutcracker,” its annual gift to the community, somehow seems more precious than in years past. In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, artistic directors Karena Brock-Carlyle and John Carlyle were relieved to discover that the hundreds of handmade costumes and headpieces used in the ballet were safe and dry. And though they lost two weeks of rehearsal time, “we couldn’t disappoint the community,” Carlyle said, “and we couldn’t let our dancers down. Our production of ‘The Nutcracker’ is the official kick off to the holiday season.” Large trees were cleared from the parking lot, and dancers were excited to be back in the studio and back at work the day after residents were allowed back onto Hilton Head Island.

When the production kicks off Nov. 11 at Hilton Head Island High School’s Seahawk Cultural Center, it will mark the 15th year some of the older students have performed in the ballet — many have been students at the Hilton Head Dance School since they were 3. Year after year, they have tackled increasingly difficult roles and now find themselves dancing multiple parts and taking on very challenging choreography. Among some of these experienced dancers are Trayna Adams, Olivia Plenzler and Kyla Smith, who will be sharing the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Dancing the Grande Pas will be Katie Maurer and Jamal Edwards, as well as Marina Karis and guest artist Samuel Chester.

Mary Bennett McLean and Katie Maurer will share the role of the

Dewdrop Fairy.

The board of directors of the Hilton Head Dance Theatre has decided that this year’s production will be dedicated to the memory of photographer Bill Littell, who died Sept. 17 after a yearlong battle with cancer. Littell and his wife, Chris, generously donated their time and talent to the dance theater for almost 30 years. The walls of the Hilton Head Dance School studios are lined with publicity photos and headshots that Littell took over the years, and many Lowcountry families cherish the photos that he took of their children in their elaborate Nutcracker costumes.

He will be missed.

The Hilton Head community may be battered and bruised by the recent hurricane, but it is ready to welcome the holiday season with Hilton Head Dance Theatre’s production of “The Nutcracker.”

Show times are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11, 12, 18 and 19, and 2:30 p.m.

Nov. 13 and 20. Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for seniors ages 60 and older, and $15 for children ages 18 and younger. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.hiltonheaddance. com or call 843-842-3262. M November 2016 195

NOV 16 189-200 Calendar.indd 195

10/28/16 5:43 PM

WHAT TO DO

NOV. 18-19: BLUFFTON BOOK FESTIVAL ... NOV. 19: WEICHERT CHARIT

18-19 Hilton Head Prep to perform NOV. The Bluffton Book Festival: 5:30-8

‘Comedy of Errors’

H

ilton Head Preparatory School will present the Upper School performance of one of William Shakespeare’s best comedic works, “The Comedy of Errors.”

Mistaken identities of every shape and size commence in a classic farce of Shakespearean proportions when Hilton Head Prep’s fall show runs Nov. 10 to 13 at the school’s Main Street Theatre.

Hilton Head Prep’s first show of the 2016-17 season is also the directorial debut of the school’s new director of performing arts, Ian McCabe. McCabe is the co-founder and artistic director of Two Pigs Productions, where he has produced more than 19 full-length plays and musicals and hosted summer theater camps for children ages 6 to 18.

McCabe is excited to be leading Prep’s upper and middle school performing arts departments, teaching and producing Prep’s plays this year.

McCabe is already enthusiastic about this play and the group of talented student actors. “I’m thrilled to be working on one of my favorite Shakespeare scripts with such fun students,” he said.

“I couldn’t have asked for a better experience for my first show at Prep.”

“The Comedy of Errors” is a veritable greatest hits of Shakespeare’s best comedic moves: love, revenge, duels, mistaken identity, reunions, confusions and two sets of twins.

Separated at birth, two sets of long-lost twins are loose in the same town. Mistaken identities make for hilarious complications. Servants are sent on wrong errands, jewelry is given to the wrong person, and husbands are

p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, Old Town Bluffton. The festival is free and open to the public. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Face-painting, read-aloud, and fun for the children will be available. Enter raffles and sweepstakes to win books, vacations, festival swag, and more. Support The Literacy Center and the Binc Foundation. For more information, visit www.blufftonbookfestival.com.

NOV. 19 locked out of their homes. It will take the miracle of comedy to sort is all out.

Portraying the very confused sets of twins are Shannon Hegarty and Kacy Jones as Antipholus of Ephesus and Antipholus of Syracuse, and Avery Campbell and Luke Herman as Dromio of Ephesus and Dromio of Syracuse.

The cast also features Ava Nixon as Emilia, Baylor Horne as Luciano, Justin Stone as Adriano, Logan Blair as Duke Solinus, and Keegan Crotty as Egeon. The rest of the cast includes Susan Brooks, Grace Jarrell, Jaden Kidd, Adam Levy, Healy Lucier, Lilly Perez, Lauren Wingate, Scout Yokley and Maggie Zastowt.

This gifted cast, under the inventive and witty direction of McCabe, is sure to present this funny and wild Shakespearean comedy with all the wit, wisdom and hilarity we have come to expect from Shakespeare over the years.

Performances are 7:30 p.m., Nov. 10 to 12, with 2 p.m. matinees Nov 12 and 13. Online ticket prices for the “The Comedy of Errors” are $10 for students, $20 for adults and $15 for seniors, ages 65 and older. Tickets at the door are $12 for students, $25 for adults and $15 for seniors ages 65 and older. For tickets and information, visit www.hhprep.org or call 843-715-8510. M

2016 Weichert Charity Golf & Tennis Tournament: 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, Oldfield Golf Club, Okatie. Golfers will take to a pristine course designed by golf legend Greg Norman, while others spend the day returning serves on the tennis courts. The annual event benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island and the First Tee of the Lowcountry. For more information or to register, contact Maureen Richards at 843-341-3700 or email Info@ WeichertCP.com.

The Jazz Corner’s 12th annual Charity Golf Tournament: 10 a.m. shotgun, Saturday, Nov. 19, Arthur Hills Course, Palmetto Dunes Plantation, 4 Queens Folly Rd, Hilton Head Island. The Junior Jazz Foundation takes great pride in presenting the tournament. With your

help, the foundation looks forward to raising the necessary funds to assist area schools in furthering their music programs. Following the tournament, meet at The Jazz Corner for the awards ceremony, prizes and a live performance.

NOV. 20

Stardust Orchestra Presents: 3 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 20, Bluffton United Methodist Church, 101 Calhoun St., Bluffton. Enjoy well-known big-band favorites with today’s contemporary sounds. This program, which features Michael Schwartzkopf on vocals, promises to please both young and old alike. The concert is free and reservations are not required. Seating is limited, so arrive early. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Call 843-707-7813 for more information.

NOV. 22-26

Thanksgiving Wagon Ride: times vary, Tuesday, Nov. 22 to Saturday, Nov. 26, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island. Enjoy a festive wagon ride as we marvel at the fall colors as well as abundant plant and wildlife in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Cookies and refreshments will be provided before the tour. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the Sea Pines Resort recreation department at 843-842-1979. Cost is $16 for adults and $13 for children ages 12 and younger.

NOV. 27

Latin Music Festival: Noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, 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.

196 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 189-200 Calendar.indd 196

10/28/16 5:43 PM

ERT CHARITY GOLF & TENNIS TOURNAMENT ... NOV. 19: THE JAZZ CORNER’S 12TH A

NOV. 23

Game on!: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton. Kick off your Thanksgiving break at the library by playing board games, role-playing games or video games. Snacks provided. Free. For more information, contact Belinda Blue at 843-255-6507, bblue@bcgov.net or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.

NOV. 24

Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt: 9-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island. Kick off your holiday festivities with this fun family-friendly activity. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the Sea Pines Resort recreation department at 843-842-1979 by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23. Tickets are $25 per family.

NOV. 24-26

Stan Smith Thanksgiving Tennis Academy: 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, Nov. 24 through Saturday, Nov.

26, Sea Pines Racquet Club, Hilton Head Island. Enjoy this Thanksgiving with Stan Smith, former U.S. Open and Wimbledon champion and U.S. Olympics men’s tennis coach. This is a unique opportunity for participants to not only learn from Smith, but to also get to know him. To reserve your space for this special event, call the Sea Pines Racquet Club at 843-363-4495. Cost is $305 and the event is open to adults only.

NOV. 25

Stan Smith Thanksgiving Tennis Exhibition & Happy Hour: 2:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 25, Sea Pines Racquet Club, Hilton Head Island. Watch former world No. 1 Stan Smith in action at the annual Thanksgiving Pro Tennis Exhibition. Receive valuable tips, enjoy complimentary refreshments, and win prizes in the raffle. Donations of canned goods to benefit The Deep Well Project will be accepted. For additional information, contact the Sea Pines Racquet Club at 843-363-4495.

Sea Pines Resort Annual Fishing Tournament: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, Sea Pines Forest Preserve, Hilton Head Island. Join in to fish for bass, bream and catfish at Fish Island. Try to win a prize in one of our tournament categories and roast hot dogs and marshmallows around a fire. Reservations required and can be made by contacting The Sea Pines Resort recreation department at 843-842-1979. $15/person including fishing pole or $10/person without fishing pole Gregg Russell Thanksgiving Concert: 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort.

Join us under the Liberty Oak Tree in Harbour Town for a very special Gregg Russell Thanksgiving concert for the entire family, as well as the official lighting of the Harbour Town Christmas Tree. Free. For more information, visit www.seapines.com.

NOV. 26-JAN. 1

Harbour Town Lights: Tree lighting is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, Harbour

Town, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island. Stroll along the harbor and enjoy the illuminated seasonal figures, with the centerpiece of the display being a towering Christmas tree.

Harbour Town is the perfect place to be this holiday season, with live entertainment and activities. For more information, visit www.seapines.com.

NOV. 25-DEC. 24

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens Presents December Nights & Holiday Lights: 6-9 p.m. every Wednesday through Sunday. The “Jewel of a Savannah Christmas” returns with improved access pathways, new light displays and nearly 1 million sparkling lights. Santa and Mrs. Claus make appearances across the season as their busy schedules allow. For more information, visit www. coastalgeorgiabg.org or call 912-9215460.

NOV. 26

Caramel Apple Festival: 1-3 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 26; Heritage Farm, 32 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island.

November 2016 197

NOV 16 189-200 Calendar.indd 197

10/28/16 5:43 PM

WHAT TO DO

NOV. 26: MIX, MINGLE & JINGLE ... NOV. 27: PETCO ADOPTION EVENT

Bring the family to Heritage Farm for a fun afternoon of fall activities, including caramel apples, games, crafts, and more. For additional information, contact the Sea Pines Resort recreation department at 843-842-1979

NOV. 26

Mix, Mingle & Jingle: 5-8 p.m., November 26. It’s a grown up party hosted by Rollers and Wine & Cheese If You Please? An entry fee of $25 includes a ticket for Rudolph’s Raffle, a free souvenir tasting glass, with over 100 sommelier selected wines, craft beer, artisanal cheeses, charcuterie and more! Wear you holiday cheer and enjoy adult pictures with Santa, special holiday photo-ops, and festive music. Additional raffle tickets are $5 each with all proceeds going to those in need from Hurricane Matthew. After party with live music from 8 pm until, next door at Beach Break Bar and Grill.

Limited Tickets, Call Today!Please note: 21 and up only; event is indoor/ outdoor and rain or shine, so dress accordingly. $25 per person. 843-842-1200, www.wineandcheeseifyouplease.com

NOV. 27

SAVE THE DATE

NOV. 30

“A Holiday Fantasia” Performance: 7 p.m. Dec. 1- 3 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Magnolia Hall, Sun City Hilton Head.

Enjoy a performance by the Sun City Chorus and Concert Band. The music will feature a range of holiday songs, from the works of Irving Berlin to “O Holy Night.” Tickets may be purchased from 9-11 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Magnolia Hall; by phone at 843-368-3153; by emailingSuncitytix@gmail.com; or at the Magnolia box office one hour before the performance. Tickets are $23.

Petco adoption event for Hilton Head Humane Association: 1-3 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 27, Petco, Hilton Head Island, 117 William Hilton Parkway.

Find your new best friend at the Hilton Head Humane Association’s adoption event. For more information, visit www.hhhumane.org.

South Carolina Artificial Reef System: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has created one of the most successful artificial reef systems on the Atlantic coast. David Harter, president of the Hilton Head Island Sportfishing Club and director for the Hilton Head Reef Foundation, will provide an above-water and underwater tour of how Beaufort County’s inshore and offshore were built and how to fish them. The cost is $7 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223.

DEC. 1

DEC. 3

Sweetgrass Wreath Making Classes: Saturdays beginning Dec. 3, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. A local seventh-generation Gullah basket maker will teach this special holiday class. You’ll have a chance to make a decorative sweetgrass wreath on your own using locally found natural mate-

rials. The class is $65 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223.

Holiday Showcase & Open House: 2-5 p.m., The Red Piano Art Gallery, 220 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. Talented artists have been busy creating new work just in time for the holidays. Stop in and view the collection while enjoying sweet and savory treats. For more information, call 843842-4433.

DEC. 10

Volunteers in Medicine Circle of Caring Gala: 6-10:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. More than 20 years ago, Volunteers In Medicine founder Dr. Jack McConnell envisioned the Circle of Caring as a “continuous flow of concern, compassion, love and healing” connecting the giver and the receiver.

Join this major fundraiser to recognize and celebrate the compassion and healing that VIM has brought to thousands of patients and to each other. $175 per person. 843-689-6612.

198 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 189-200 Calendar.indd 198

10/28/16 5:43 PM

TION EVENT ... NOV. 30: SOUTH CAROLINA ARTIFICAL REEF SYSTEM ... NOV. 3-5: WIL

Your Golden Ticket to ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’

L

junkie Mike Teavee, played by ife is sweet this fall at Hilton Caden Becker; gum-chewing enthuHead Christian Academy as students prepare to transport siast Violet Beauregard, brought to life by Annabel Court; and spoiled audiences into a world of “Pure Imagination” in their fall musical brat Veruca Salt, played by Gracen production of “Willy Wonka Jr.” The Denton. Seniors Bryce Warthen delicious story of young Charlie and Ty Robinson anchor the cast in Bucket’s visit to Willy Wonka’s choco- the iconic roles of Willy Wonka and Grandpa Joe, but the scene-stealer late factory lights up the stage in is sure to be sixth-grade rookie this adaptation of Roald Dahl’s clasChristian Becker, who is portraying sic tale. Featuring songs from the the ever-likeable Charlie Bucket.

1971 film starring Gene Wilder, in “He’s adorable!” says senior Olivia addition to a host of fun new songs, Williams, who is taking on a new role “Willy Wonka Jr.” is sure to please this fall as assistant director. “I could audiences both young and old.

Forty-five students in sixth through watch him on stage all day with his endearing personality and spot on 12th grades will take the stage on vocals; he makes it look so easy.”

Nov. 3 as candy-crazed children, Hilton Head Christian theater Oompa Loompa factory workers director Michelle McElroy is pleased and more. All of your favorites from to announce that Hilton Head Candy the classic tale are here: the overCompany will be partnering with achieving eater, Augustus Gloop, the school for this production. “Our played by Blake Lutz; video game

patrons should expect to see some special treats on stage and available at concessions,” McElroy says.

“Hilton Head Candy was also kind enough to give Bryce and Christian a private tour of their stores and let them select items to appear in the show.”

“Willy Wonka Jr.” has a running time just over an hour, making it ideal for young kids who want to experience the theater. With colorful costumes, magical lighting and sweets both on and off the stage, this show is guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.

Shows are 7 p.m. Nov. 3 and 5 and 5 p.m. Nov. 4 at Hilton Head Christian’s Performing Arts Center, located at 55 Gardner Drive. Tickets are $10 and available at the door or online at hhcadrama.eventbrite. com. M

DETAILS

What: Willy Wonka Jr. When: 7 p.m. on Nov. 3, 5 p.m. on Nov. 4, 7 p.m. on Nov. 5 Where: Hilton Head Christian Academy Tickets: hhcadrama. eventbrite.com

November 2016 199

NOV 16 189-200 Calendar.indd 199

10/28/16 5:43 PM

EENOV. 17: MEET THE MEDIA ... NOV. 4-20: CURTAINS ... NOV. 20: L

WHAT TO DO

‘Curtains’ raised for

musical mystery comedy

B

BY ERIN LAYTHAM LENTZ

roadway musical whodunit “Curtains” will hit the stage at May River Theatre in Bluffton this month.

One of the final collaborations between composer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb, also known for writing the scores to “Cabaret” and “Chicago,” the murder mystery features a detective called in to investigate the murder of a Broadway star who mysteriously dies during the curtain call of her troubled new show on its opening night.

In the May River Theatre production, Broadway World Awardwinning director Bryce Cofield directs a cast of 15 to 20 local actors. Cofield, a longtime actor, made his directorial debut with his smash hit production of “The Addams Family” in 2015. He is joined by acclaimed actress and choreographer Jodi Layman, who has spent decades in the arts and previously worked with Cofield when he was a young actor.

“I first met Jodi in 2005 when I did my first show, “Seussical,” at Main Street Youth Theatre, where she was choreographer,” Cofield said. “She was able to transform me from someone playing ensemble parts to lead roles and ultimately to giving a performance that would get me accepted into a college conservatory program in Manhattan. I owe her a whole lot and I am so excited to work with her on this show.”

In “Curtains,” the audience embarks on a hilarious journey of suspense, justice-seeking and romance, all bundled inside a musical. The story begins when an over-hyped, no-talent star is

murdered during her first curtain call. It is up to Lt. Frank Cioffi to solve the crime — though he isn’t facing a lack of suspects. There’s the the domineering producer, the formerly married songwriters, the director with the big ego, and the chorus of Broadway hopefuls. Cioffi, who also happens to be a musical theatre fan, finds love and attempts to save the show while avoiding getting killed himself.

Near the end of Act One comes what fans and cast members have termed, “the song.”

“I Miss The Music,” written by Kander, is said to be a sentimental tribute to his longtime friend and colleague Ebb, who did not live to see Curtains make its debut. When “Curtains” opened, it was referred to as a brand-new, old Broadway musical, and it is two shows in one. It is a tribute to the very best musicals that ever appeared on Broadway while incorporating snippets of other shows within this larger-than-life production.

May River Theatre is pleased to share the on- and off-stage talent of many who knew the theatre in its beginnings.

“Besides being one of the cutest married couples I had ever seen, they provided a place I could take all the knowledge I had gained as a kid at Main Street Youth Theatre and apply it to a show with seasoned adult actors in the community like Christine Grefe, Sheila Kadra and JT Chinn,” Cofield said.

Showtimes are 8 p.m. Nov. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 and 3 p.m.

Nov. 6, 13 and 20. For tickets, go to mayrivertheatre.com or call 843-815-5581. Tickets are $25. M

NOV. 17

“Meet the Media: How to Work with the Press”: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, Don Ryan Center for Innovation, 400 Buckwalter Parkway, Bluffton. The Don Ryan Center for Innovation will gather many of the region’s top reporters and media professionals for an informative, exciting and important look at how to best work with the press to secure media coverage for a business or individual — and how to package a company/story idea to get noticed in today’s busy local news environment. The event is open to the public, with a registration fee of $10. Panelists include Terri Bilotta, editor of Lady Lowcountry; Lynne Cope Hummell, editor of The Bluffton Sun; Wayne Morris, general manager of WHHI-TV; Brian Tolley, executive editor of The Island Packet and The Beaufort Gazette; Rob Walker, director of programming and operations at Alpha Media; and Lori Goodridge-Cribb, publisher of Hilton Head Monthly and Bluffton Monthly. Register online at www.donryancenter.com or by calling 843-540-0405.

Walker

Tolley

ONGOING Public review proposed instructional materials at USCB Library: The public is invited to review textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s public schools. The materials are on display at the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s library, 8 East Campus Drive, Bluffton.

Conscious Aging Workshop: Wednesdays through Dec. 7, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Low Country. Explore self-limiting beliefs, stereotypes and assumptions about aging. The workshop will focus on listening to our own inner wisdom and guidance, integrating talking points and best practices, sharing in intimate conversation circles, and listening to the collective wisdom of the group.

Contact Judy Owen for more information at 843-837-3330, or visit www. wellnesswholeness.com.

Music & Taste on the Harbour: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, Palmetto Dunes Resort. A fall live music tradition, Music & Taste

Hummell

Goodridge-

Morris

Bilotta

on the Harbour is a free event mixing live local music with gourmet food, shopping and sunset water views.

Attendees are invited to dance by the iconic Neptune Statue, as well as enjoy light appetizers and wine, beer and cocktail specials from Shelter Cove restaurants. For more information, visit palmettodunes.com or call 843-5480060.

United Way Seeking Community Impact Volunteers: Volunteers help determine how undesignated donations will be distributed to local agencies and services throughout Beaufort and Jasper counties. Those interested in participating should contact Chrystie Turner at atcturner@uwlowcountry.org or call 843-982-3040.

Bike Tours of Hilton Head Island: 1 p.m. Thursdays, 137 Squire Pope Road.

Transport yourself through history on a guided bicycle tour. Learn about Native American islanders, fishing and farming, slavery, the Civil War and Reconstruction, and the Gullah community. This 1.5-hour tour is organized by the Heritage Library. Register online at heritagelib.org.

200 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 189-200 Calendar.indd 200

10/28/16 5:44 PM

GET IN THE SPOTLIGHT

SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT

PHOTO BY ARNO DIMMLING

To submit photos from your event or party, email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com or you can share them directly from your Facebook page by liking us on Facebook.

PHOTO BY ARNO DIMMLING

PHOTO BY ARNO DIMMLING

The 23rd Polo for Charity event, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Okatie, took place at Rose Hill Plantation.

Pictured are Anuska Frey, Alina Porcelli and friends.

Laurie Laykish, Sen. Tom Davis and Lori Goodridge-Cribb are shown at a special Engel & Völkers Hilton Head Island-Bluffton event.

Hospice Care of the Lowcountry gives thanks to its many of its supporters at Wine and Design in Bluffton.

CycleBar hosted Hospice Care of the Lowcountry for a community fundraiser.

International Junior Golf Tour members Natalie Buch, Christopher Schramm, Nick Walker and PJ Kipfstuhl help with storm cleanup.

United Way of the Lowcountry recently held its 16th annual Golf Invitational at Secession Golf Club.

A group of Marines from Florida used their vacation time to help clear trees and debris on Hilton Head Island.

Hilton Head Distillery’s grand opening weekend.

Lowcountry Recognition winners, from left: Former Hardeeville Mayor Bronco Bostick, JCNU board member Jerold Murray, Palmetto Electric President and CEO Berl Davis, Hilton Head Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Pat Wirth, Hilton Head Habitat for Humanity board member Jeff Cooper, JCNU board member Carol Cook, and JCNU founder and Executive Director Tedd Moyd.

Sterling Spahr as Captain America, Nathan Singleton as the Hulk, Bubba Hyatt as Wolverine and Iron Man as Iron Man. November 2016 201

NOV 16 201 Social Spotlight.indd 201

10/28/16 7:12 PM

HHSO 2016-2017 | HHSO.ORG

35 T H SE A S O N • 2016 -2017 • H H S O.O R G

MARY M. BRIGGS President & CEO

HHSO Symphony of the Lowcountry

Music of

Grandeur and Majesty

2 GREAT CONCERTS

VIVA ESPAÑA! SUN, NOVEMBER 13, 2016 • 4PM MON, NOVEMBER 14, 2016 • 8PM John Morris Russell Conductor Stephen Waarts Violin

STEPHEN WAARTS

Hear the vibrant musical traditions of Latin culture in works by Gershwin, Lalo and de Falla.

Gershwin Cuban Overture Lalo Symphonie Espagnole de Falla Suites from “The Three Cornered Hat”

HOLIDAY POPS! JOHN MORRIS RUSSELL

SUN, DECEMBER 11, 2016 • 4PM MON, DECEMBER 12, 2016 • 8PM John Morris Russell Conductor Haeun Kim Violin

Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Chorus

WINNER OF 2016 HHSO Youth Concerto Competition

HAEUN KIM

The Lowcountry’s favorite holiday tradition with John Morris Russell featuring the heartwarming, animated film “The Snowman”. Haeun Kim, 2016 Winner of the HHSO Youth Concerto Competition, makes her debut with the HHSO performing Sarate’s Carmen Fantasy.

CELEBRATE WITH THE SYMPHONY!

T

he Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra continues the 35th season, “Music of Grandeur and Majesty” with Viva Espaňa, a program that offers the vibrant musical traditions of the Latin culture in works by Gershwin, Lalo, and de Falla. Joining the orchestra for this Latin celebration will be the young violinist Stephen Waarts, who has already gained worldwide recognition. He has captured international audiences and jury prizes and is building significant experience in recital and chamber music.

December 11 and 12 brings the HHSO’s Holiday Pops!, one of the Lowcountry’s favorite holiday traditions featuring the glorious sounds of the HH Orchestra Chorus and violinist, Haeun Kim, 2016 Winner of the HHSO Youth Concerto Competition. Along with all your favorite holiday songs, the story and movie of The Snowman will capture every child’s – and adults – imagination.

As the community struggles to return to normalcy in the storm’s aftermath, we wish to thank the Mayor and the Town Council who delivered crucial information to the public and all the many businesses and hundreds of workers who provided critical services.

We also recognize all the wonderful public employees and citizen volunteers who unselfishly helped our residents and businesses with much-needed assistance and essential information.

The HHSO is collecting donations to the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry’s Disaster and Recovery Fund which will enable nonprofit organizations such as Bluffton Self-Help, Deep Well and others to provide assistance to those most affected by Hurricane Matthew. If you wish to make a donation to this effort you may contact the orchestra office or go directly to the Foundation at www.cf-lowcountry.org/.

See you at the symphony!

Mary M. Briggs, President & CEO

TICKETS $30, $45 and $55 Tickets available now. Call the office at 843-842-2055 or visit hhso.org for more information. All concerts held at First Presbyterian Church on William Hilton Pkwy.

NOV 16 202 HHSO.indd 202

Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Chorus - AUDITIONS

The HHSOC is open to all experienced singers who wish to perform with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra. Auditions are held throughout the year, and may be scheduled by contacting Gayle Lang, Manager, at glang@hhso.org.

10/28/16 6:55 PM

DINING

shop more local

.org

What’s Your Restaurant Locavore Index?

BY CARRIE HIRSCH “Eat Here or We Both Starve” reads the sign inside Harold’s Diner, a no-frills diner at the intersection of William Hilton Parkway and Singleton Road - an institution since 1974. It’s where loyal customers are constantly vying for spots at the busy counter, fillin out their own order sheets. Names are cried out from the cramped kitchen and orders of towering, mouth-watering burgers are served.

This is a neighborhood joint that has more character on one wall than many restaurants have throughout their entire dining room.

Its popularity is a sign that eating local is alive and well, and gives credence to the idea that authenticity, good food, and ambiance are what we all crave when choosing a casual spot or a white-tablecloth restaurant.

In search of oysters, pad Thai, spanakopita, sole meunière, jerk chicken, or churros? Head to the Lowcountry because the food scene here is on the fast–track, and has become a dining destination. Many restaurants offer Southern classics like seafood and barbeque and the list of ethnic crowd-pleasing choices is long and growing with Caribbean, Chinese, French, Greek, Mexican, Central and Southern American, Italian, Thai, Japanese, and Vietnamese cuisine. Many of these independent restaurants are family-owned and operated, offer gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options and attain high marks on service.

Locally-owned bars, breweries, pizzerias, diners, cafés, bakeries, ice cream and frozen yogurt shops are cropping up in droves, generating quite a foodie buzz.

Supporting local restaurants has a domino effect which directly impacts people’s livelihood. Fishermen, oystermen, shrimpers and farmers who raise livestock, fruits, vegetables, and flowers and those who ensure their distribution, are affected. Most vendors who have stands at farmer’s markets rely on a network of consumers, retail stores and restaurants. For years now, chefs have been adding their local suppliers’ names on their menus because they have opted for a higher standard– a healthy quid pro quo.

So next time you’re contemplating your next restaurant reservation, check your locavore index and help support our tight-knit community that cares deeply about food, along with art, culture and history and is proud to call the Lowcountry home…and nobody makes shrimp and grits better than we do!

NOV 16 203 Dining-ShopMoreLocal.indd 203

Lowcountry Strong

Money Spent Dining Locally, Stays Local

$20

If you spend $20

Local Restaurant National Chain

$13

$6

stays in the community, which means more money spent on: Local Business Services Locally Sourced Supplies Local Taxes Wages Comunity Donations

The Next Time You Dine Out Choose a Locally-Owned Restaurant!

Go to forkandfun.com or down the Fork & Fun app to find menus, early birds, specials and more.

10/28/16 3:47 PM

RedFish_OOF_1116.indd 204

10/28/16 4:34 PM

BLUFFTON

HILTON HEAD

SAME, BUT DIFFERENT.

32 Bruin Road

8 Archer Road

843.837.8888

843.686.3388

redfishof bluffton.com

redfishof hiltonhead.com

RedFish_OOF_1116.indd 205

10/28/16 4:34 PM

SERG_1116.indd 206

10/28/16 4:40 PM

DINING

WHAT’S

COOKIN’

A HEAPING HELPING OF LOCAL RESTAURANT NEWS

Did you know?

There are over 1,000 varieties of pecans. Many are named for Native American Indian tribes, including Cheyenne, Mohawk, Sioux, Choctaw and Shawnee.

The Pecan:

America’s Nut

Pecan Oatmeal Crunch Squares RECIPE BY CARRIE HIRSCH (makes 9 squares)

BY CARRIE HIRSCH

T

he flavor of the pecan is indescribably good — this rich, mildly sweet, slightly crunchy, oval-shaped nut is even better when lightly toasted, and it’s quite addictive. Of course, the minute this delicacy was discovered by European explorers foraging here, they whisked pecans off to the West Indies and Europe.

As legend has it, it was delicious enough for Founding Father and President George Washington, who at his Mount Vernon estate planted a pecan sapling given to him as a gift by President Thomas Jefferson, also an avid gardener. This gift was ideal, as I imagine the first president was hard to shop for.

Picturesque pecan groves dot our Southern landscapes and have been cultivated here since the 1800s. Grafting techniques implemented in South Carolina in the late 1800s resulted in a new and improved pecan, which remains a vital crop for many growers today.

Pecans pair well with sugar and make heavenly ice creams, pies and pralines, and serve as key ingredients in savory dishes, from roasts to salads. And of course, no Thanksgiving table would be complete without a pecan pie. They are harvested around mid-October and come in different sizes, including°mammoth,°extra-large, large, medium, small and midget. National Pecan Day is celebrated on April 14 each year, but as far as I’m concerned, every day is Pecan Day. M

FARMER TIP

JIM RATHBUN Brickyard Point Farms

“Four years ago, the farm yielded 14,000 pounds of pecans here on Lady’s Island. The Southeast is experiencing an off year. Pecan trees are what we call ‘alternate bearing’ trees, so one year you may have an abundant harvest and the next year, the harvest may be cut in half. You would think that some years some would be bearing and others would not be bearing, but they all got the same office memo. My father, Col. James Rathbun Sr., (pictured) was the founder and bought the farm in 1968.˛Palmetto Brewing Company has named a brew after him called Colonel Rathbun’s Farmhouse Ale, made with our persimmons. We also grow pears, citrus fruits and pomegranates.

We sell our pecans at many farmers markets in Beaufort County and to a Lowcountry-based distributor, and our pecans are used by many top chefs.”

INGREDIENTS

1 cup applesauce 2 eggs, beaten 1 stick butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup dark Karo corn syrup 1 cup pecans, finely ground in a food processor ½ cup rolled oats 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup brown sugar

GARNISH

9 pecan halves, lightly toasted in the oven 1/4 cup powdered sugar Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly butter and dust an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with flour. In a mixing bowl, combine applesauce, eggs, butter, vanilla extract and corn syrup and beat until smooth. In a separate bowl, stir together ground pecans, rolled oats, flour, cinnamon, black pepper, salt and brown sugar. Fold dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, and then transfer to baking dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until lightly golden brown on top. Once cooled, cut into squares, top with toasted pecan halves and dust with confectioners’ sugar.

November 2016 207

NOV 16 207-215 Dining-WhatsCookin.indd 207

10/28/16 5:07 PM

WHAT’S

COOKIN’ CONTINUED

PHOTO BY KARL HUNGUS

CAPTAIN WOODY’S HOSTING BENEFIT WEEKEND BLOWOUT

ANNUAL COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER RETURNS

Join fellow islanders for the 18th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, 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, located off Squire Pope Road on Skull Creek. Celebrate the meaning of Thanksgiving with a free community Thanksgiving dinner of turkey, dressing and all the trimmings, served family style. Everyone is welcome. Come alone and meet new friends, or bring the whole family. The celebration, filled with food, fellowship and entertainment, is free to all. Donations are gratefully accepted and benefit The Deep Well Project, www.deepwellproject.org, and Bluffton Self Help, www.blufftonselfhelp.org. For more information, to volunteer or for a ride that day, call 843-505-1370 or visit www.communitythanksgiving.com.

Captain Woody’s is hosting two benefits in two days, calling it “Captain Woody’s Benefit Weekend Blowout.” Both events will take place at the Hilton Head Island location. The first event is an oyster roast at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. In addition to oysters, the roast will feature burgers, hot dogs, soups and live music from Chris Jones. The second event is Pool Bar Jim’s Frozen Benefit from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6. The event will feature Pool Bar Jim’s famous frozen drinks, live music, raffles, prizes and drink specials.

For more information, call 843-785-2400.

CHARBAR CO. DEFENDS BURGER CROWN

Charbar Co. was named “Best Burger” at the Burgers & Brew Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park. It marks the fifth straight win for the popular Hilton Head Island restaurant. Second place went to Omni Hilton Head Island Oceanfront Resort. Howell Chase Heating & Air took third place.

NEW RESTAURANT:

FISHCAMP ON BROAD CREEK A new family-friendly waterfront restaurant has opened on Hilton Head Island. It is located at 11 Simmons Road and is called Fishcamp on Broad Creek. Highlights include a pet-friendly patio, outdoor bar, indoor dining, oyster bar, backyard games and live entertainment. It is located in the former Simmons Fishing Camp building. The restaurant is part of the Reilley family’s umbrella of popular eateries, Coastal Restaurants and Bars. For more information, call 843-842-2267.

CARETTTA OFFERING FREE COFFEE TO VETS As a way of saying thank you, Caretta Coffee Co. is offering a complimentary cup of coffee to veterans, active-duty service members and National Guard members. For more information, call 843-342-6400.

BAKERY OPENS AT SHELTER COVE HARBOUR & MARINA

Locals and visitors to Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina can now enjoy fresh European breads, pastries and desserts. Hilton Head Social Bakery is run by chef Philippe Feret, who recently moved to Hilton Head Island after running his own restaurant on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The bakery, which stayed open through Hurricane Matthew serving coffee and baked goods to locals and rescue personnel, as well as providing shelter, offers American-style baked goods with a French flair. Everything is made on site with TVs inside showing the baked goods being made live in the kitchen.

For more information, call 843-715-3349.

208 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 207-215 Dining-WhatsCookin.indd 208

10/28/16 5:08 PM

DINING

KROGER CUSTOMERS RAISE MONEY FOR LOWCOUNTRY FOOD BANK Milk is one of the most requested, but least donated, items needed by food banks throughout the year. In response, Kroger customers on Hilton Head Island, and in Myrtle Beach and Bluffton, raised more than $3,300 from Sept. 4 to 17 for the Lowcountry Food Bank during the Great American Milk Drive to provide the much-needed source of nutrition. During the two-week “Feed a Childhood” campaign, shoppers purchased a $1, $3 or $5 icon at checkout to provide food banks with milk. All proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated to local food pantries that provide essential food items to the more than 12.5 million American families facing hunger and malnutrition.

WHOLE FOODS HOSTS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM Whole Foods and Sprout Momma Breads invited parents and their children to a Kids In the Kitchen program after school on Oct. 17 at Whole Foods on Hilton Head Island. The kids made their own spooky pizzas in time for Halloween while learning about the benefits of healthy eating. The artisan breadmakers of Sprout Momma Breads led the program, using their healthy sprouted pizza dough.

SERG GROUP HOSTING CULINARY SHOWCASE The SERG Group is bringing all 10 of its restaurants together, for one night, at the Rooftop Bar at Poseidon starting at 6 p.m. on November 10.

The Culinary Showcase is a chance for the SERG Group to celebrate its patrons and a chance for locals to enjoy the Lowcountry cuisine while meeting SERG Group chefs, and experiencing the sunset views. For $25 per person, patrons will get the chance to sample some old favorite dishes and be the first to taste some new menu items. There will also be live music from Tell Scarlett. Get tickets by going to serg-culinary-showcase.eveyevents.com.

November 2016 209

NOV 16 207-215 Dining-WhatsCookin.indd 209

10/28/16 5:08 PM

LocalPie_1116.indd 210

10/28/16 4:41 PM

LocalPie_1116.indd 211

10/28/16 4:42 PM

DINING

LEFT: Sponsor James Atkins, guest chef Alex Raij of Txikito (NYC), guest chef Ashley Christensen of Poole’s Diner (Raleigh), sponsor William Court and guest vintner Jasmine Hirsch.

MUSIC TO YOUR MOUTH’S 10th HELPING: LOCAL ROOTS GROUND A WORlD-CLASS CELEBRATION

BY PAUL A MAGRINI

In an era when wine fests and culinary celebrations dot the country like destinations on a smartphone service map, one Lowcountry event has sustained its unmistakably authentic footprint.

F

or its 10th anniversary soiree on Nov. 16-20, Palmetto Bluff’s Music To Your Mouth has quietly ushered in nationally acclaimed chefs, vintners and artisans to the shores of the May River for four days of uninterrupted revelry shared by a refreshingly limited gathering of guests.

“We maintain a personality to guest ratio to ensure that every guest has a personal and meaningful experience,” said Courtney Hampson, event founder and vice president of marketing at Palmetto Bluff. “Our events range in size from 20 to 800 at the culinary festival, so guests have infinite opportunities to make personal connections, mix, mingle and, of course, eat really, really well.”

The delicious event kicks off with a “Sommelier Smackdown” on Thursday, Nov. 16 as Jason Carlen of Miner Family Wines and Ross Hardigan of Montage Palmetto Bluff battle it out to see who can pair the perfect pour with guest chef Jeremiah Langhorne’s dishes. Then, spend Nov. 17 in the field with Palmetto Bluff conservancy directory Jay Walea for a behind-the-scenes tour of the

area, complete with lunch. Not into nature?

Treat your sweet tooth with a tour of desserts from Crooks Corner of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, or sample Benton’s Ham with Allan Benton while sipping Pappy with Julian P. Van Winkle during a two-hour cruise down the May River aboard the Grace, Palmetto Bluff’s antique motor yacht built in 1913. Finish the day with the Ladies’ Night Wine Dinner with guest chefs Ashley Christenson of Poole’s Diner in Raleigh and Alex Raij of Txikito in New York.

On Friday, Nov. 18, Enjoy a wine-andcheese tasting aboard the Grace, or sample Southern cocktails with a modern twist with mixologist Tiffanie Barriere. Then, kick off the weekend in true Music to Your Mouth style with the Rock the Dock event, featuring favorite tailgating snacks and cocktails, and a Southern supper, part of the first Southern Supper Club and featuring guest chefs Scott Crawford, Justin Devillier, Kevin Gillespie, Sarah Simmons and John Currance serving up traditional Southern favorites with a taste of something new.

On Saturday, Nov. 19, work up an appetite

with the Hair of the Dog 5k through pristine Palmetto Bluff neighborhoods and nature trails, followed by the Culinary Festival — the centerpiece event overflowing with renowned talent and fresh ingredients from surrounding waters, woods and local farms — and the Kiss the Pig Oyster Roast & The Pig Event Concert, featuring roasted May River oysters, Southern comfort food and a concert by a surprise nationally lauded musical act.

Round out the weekend with the Biscuits & Jam Breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 20. Enjoy coffee, mimosas and a biscuit bar as the weekend’s festivities come to a close.

Of course, for the 10th helping of Music to Your Mouth, attendees can expect a few more big names and big surprises.

“We look really good for our age — and we are celebrating in an epic way,” Hampson said. “We’ve brought back favorite events, chefs, winemakers and more as a toast to the wonderful memories we’ve made over the past 10 years and to those personalities who’ve helped make them.”

Hampson and her team aren’t the only ones responsible for the success of Music to Your Mouth. There also is a devoted group of local event sponsors that help ensure that the event remains a top-notch affair.

Court Atkins Group, which has designed nearly 100 homes in Palmetto Bluff over the past decade, has been among the top

212 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 207-215 Dining-WhatsCookin.indd 212

11/8/16 4:24 PM

DINING

festival sponsors for the past nine years. This year, the group is sponsoring the Ladies Night Wine Dinner. It’s not the first time Court Atkins Group has added its signature to the popular Thursday night event at Palmetto Bluff’s River House.

“Originally, we got involved as sponsors to be seen and heard by potential clients and to spend quality time with existing clients, family and friends,” said William Court, partner and president at Court Atkins Group. “Admittedly, we have a personal love for food and wine, and that’s grown since we’ve had repeated opportunities through the event to partner with amazingly talented chefs and some of the country’s best vintners.”

Richard Best will sponsor the Beer and Burger Garden at MTYM 10th Helping. The event came together as a result of a discussion between Best and organizers about the need for a more relaxed venue and an opportunity to introduce a beer element to

the festivities, which had previously concentrated on wines and spirits. “The informal setting allows the ideal chance for us to meet new homeowners and reconnect with older homeowners who have fortunately evolved into good friends,” Best explained.

Shoreline Builders is the sponsor for this year’s Kiss the Pig Oyster Roast & The Pig Event. Owner and president Chris Dalzell likes the timing and size of the event.

“It’s the big party, so our sponsorship helps us build brand recognition,” Dalzell said. He and this team have partnered with Music to Your Mouth for five years, and Dalzell said the fall event has become a highly anticipated get-together for families and employees. “That’s where most of our sponsor tickets go,” he said.

The annual festival sponsor roster is carefully assembled and nurtured. “We partner primarily with local sponsors — builders, architects — who work with the Palmetto Bluff team on a daily basis,” said event

founder Hampson. “They understand our vision for the place, and Music to Your Mouth, and we work one-on-one with each of our event sponsors to create a unique experience for the guests that elevates their brand.”

The remainder of the Music to Your Mouth extended sponsor family includes BB&T Bank, Cameron and Cameron Custom Homes, Choate Construction, Coastal Sash and Door, CS Thomas Construction, Markalunas Architecture Group, Marvin Windows and Doors, Nexsen Pruet, Pearce Scott Architects, Red Bluff Plantation, Star Resort, The Greenery and Tocqueville.

Five percent of all ticket sales will go toward Second Helpings. To date, Music to Your Mouth has contributed more than $115,000 to Second Helpings to help feed more than 750,000 residents in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties.

For tickets and more information, go to musictoyourmouth.com. M

November 2016 213

NOV 16 207-215 Dining-WhatsCookin.indd 213

10/28/16 5:09 PM

DINING

Taste of the Season serves up best of Lowcountry cuisine

Where else can you taste the very best signature dishes of more than 35 Lowcountry restaurants?

Only at Taste of the Season, held from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa.

In

time to ring in the holidays, the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce’s annual culinary event showcases the variety of the area’s best cuisine and the talents of local world-class chefs, while indulging the foodies of the Lowcountry. Tickets are $65 each, or $95 for Chamber Patron VIP tickets, which include a private area with lounge seating, private bar, and preferred parking. All

food is included in ticket prices. Tickets are available by visiting www.hiltonheadblufftonchamber.org.

“For 28 years, Taste of the Season has treated visitors and residents to the Lowcountry’s culinary arts scene with award-winning cuisine from many of the area’s top chefs, who delight in giving attendees the highlights of their signature dishes,” says Bill Miles, chamber president and CEO. “There’s no better way to savor your way through the diverse offerings

214 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 207-215 Dining-WhatsCookin.indd 214

10/28/16 5:10 PM

DINING

Each participating restaurant offers a unique culinary experience and signature menu items. Between seafood, Southern soul food and creative concoctions, there’s something to please every palate.

of our area’s finest cuisine all in one venue.”

Each participating restaurant offers a unique culinary experience and signature menu items. Between seafood, Southern soul food and creative concoctions, there’s something to please every palate.

Taste of the Season is a favorite event of locals, visitors and chefs alike.

“Taste of the Season is one of my favorite annual events,” said Chaun Bescos, the executive chef of Red Fish. “It’s a

fun and festive way to kick off the holiday season. Chefs are usually in the kitchen, so I like to be able to interact with some of our customers and people who share a passion for food. It’s great to see the other locals chefs and sample their dishes as well.”

Each year, winners of Taste of the Season are chosen by the hundreds who attend the event and cast their ballots for their favorite dishes.

Awards are presented to the restaurants serving the most popular dishes. Last year, the People’s Choice Award for Best Cuisine went to Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana for executive chef Chris Johnson’s Veal Agnolotti with Butter Sage Sauce. Runnerup was Bescos’ Seared Chilean Sea Bass with Wild Mushroom & Piedmontese Ox Tail Ragout. Best Decor was awarded to ELA’s Blu Water Grille.

While food is the focus, attendees are also able to browse great gifts offered in the silent auction, including getaways, artwork, golf packages and more. With a chance to win prizes, the auction and raffle are always very popular. Bidding heats up as appetites wind down, allowing tasters to indulge in great gifts. Participants can get an early view of great auction items and trips online at www.hiltonheadblufftonchamber.org. M

DETAILS

What: Taste of the Season When: 6-9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2 Where: Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa Tickets: $65-$95 Info: 843-341-8379

November 2016 215

NOV 16 207-215 Dining-WhatsCookin.indd 215

10/28/16 5:10 PM

DININGLISTINGS BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER OPEN LATE SUNDAY BRUNCH

FACES BEHIND THE FOOD SCENE

HILTON HEAD NORTH END

ATLANTA BREAD COMPANY 45 Pembroke Drive. 843-342-2253.  BELLA ITALIA BISTRO AND PIZZA 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 843-6895560.  THE CAROLINA ROOM The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, Port Royal Plantation.

843-681-4000, ext. 7045.  CHART HOUSE 2 Hudson Road. 843-342-9066.  CRAZY CRAB (NORTH) 104 William Hilton Parkway, 843-681-5021, www.thecrazycrab. com.  FIESTA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL (NORTH) 95 Mathews Drive. 843-342-8808. 

IAN MASON

RESTAURANT MANAGER, MICHAEL ANTHONY’S

[QUESTION] Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana has been a Hilton Head Island institution for more than 14 years. What is the secret? [Answer] Hospitality. We have always strived to serve the highest quality product with the most professional service possible, but we believe the real secret to success is hospitality. Being able to serve all types of guests and make each one feel comfortable and welcomed is what we specialize in.

[Q] What celebrities have been in? [A] As you can imagine, Hilton Head sees a lot of sports celebrities, and many have come through our door. I guess the one that excited our staff the most was Dan Dierdorf, a sportscasting legend. He is one of the nicest people we have had the chance to serve. We also had Cris Collinsworth, which was exciting as well.

[Q] OpenTable recognized the restaurant as one of the “Top 50 Italian Restaurants” in the United States.

What is your favorite dish on the menu and why? [A] Spaghetti alla Amatriciana. It is spaghetti with caramelized onions, guanciale, white wine, garlic and spicy tomato sauce, garnished with ricotta salata. This dish to me embodies Italian cuisine. A dish made of a few high-quality ingredients executed well to create a simple, elegant, flavorful dish.

[Q] Many items on your menu are difficult to pronounce. What advice do you have for a non-Italian speaking person who doesn’t want to sound like an idiot when ordering? [A] Just use your hands. It is scientifically proven that you cannot mispronounce Italian if you use your hands while talking.

[Q] What is your favorite wine flight? [A] We change them every few months, but right now the Tour d’Italia flight is my favorite. It gives our guests a chance to discover different varietals of Italian wines that are outside of Tuscany.

[Q] What is something about Michael Anthony’s most people don’t know? [A] We are not just a restaurant but also a culinary experience. In addition to our restaurant and wine bar, we offer weekly cooking classes, we have an Italian specialty market, we have two different rooms available for private events, and we do high-end off-site catering. The common theme that runs through all of our businesses is hospitality … there is almost nothing we won’t do for our customers.

PHOTO BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT

FRANKIE BONES 1301 Main St. 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. hudsonsonthedocks.com.  IL CARPACCIO If you’re hankering for some authentic Italian cuisine, this island institution is worth finding. Pizza is cooked in a hardwoodburning oven and everything is made from scratch. 200A Museum St. 843-342-9949. ilcarpaccioofhiltonhead.com.  LAGERHEAD TAVERN 155 High Bluff Road, Hilton Head Plantation. 843-684-2184, www. lagerheadtavern.com.  MAIN STREET CAFÉ 1411 Main Street Village.

843-689-3999.  MANGIAMO! 2000 Main St. 843-682-2444.  MUNCHIES 1407 Main St. 843-785-3354.  NEW YORK CITY PIZZA 45 Pembroke Drive.

843-689-2222. 

[Q] Do you have any funny stories you can share from tourist season? [A] Oh yeah … we have quite a few funny stories, but most of them are inappropriate to share with your readers.

OCEANS RESTAURANT 2 Grasslawn Avenue at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. 843-681-4000. 

[Q] The restaurant’s cooking classes are very popular. Can you give us a useful tip? [A] The classes book very quickly, so get on our email list so you have a heads-up on upcoming classes. You can sign up for our email list on our website.

OLD FORT PUB 65 Skull Creek Drive. 843-6812386. 

[Q] What is your second favorite type of food, besides Italian? [A] I was born and raised in Aiken, so Southern food will always be a first love for me. M

OKKO 95 Mathews Drive. 843-341-3377. 

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 20 Hatton Place. 843681-4329.  PAN FRESCO OLE 55 Matthews Drive.

843-681-5989.  PLANTATION CAFÉ AND DELI 95 Mathews Drive. 843-342-4472.  THE PURPLE COW

216 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 216-223 Dining Listings.indd 216

10/28/16 5:13 PM

WANT TO BE LISTED?

All area codes 843. Listings are fluid and heavily dependent on your help; to submit or update, email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com

95 Mathews Drive. 843-681-2253, purplecowhhi.com. BLD

CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL 14 Folly Field Drive. 843-785-5007. LD

REILLEY’S NORTH END PUB 95 Mathews Drive. 843-681-4153.

LDSO

CAFÉ AT THE MARRIOTT Oceanside at Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa, Palmetto Dunes. 843-686-8488. BL

RUAN THAI HUT 1107 Main St., 843-6813700. LD

CHARLIE GRAINGERS 40 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-7853200, charliegraingers.com LD

RUBY LEE’S 46 Wild Horse Road. 843-6817829. LDS SKULL CREEK BOATHOUSE 397 Squire Pope Road. 843-681-3663. DO STARBUCKS 430 William Hilton Pkway in Pineland Station. 843-689-6823.

STREET MEET 95 Mathews Drive, Port Royal Plaza. 843-842-2570. LDO SUNSET GRILLE 43 Jenkins Island Road.

843-689-6744. LDOS TJ’S TAKE AND BAKE PIZZA 35 Main St. 843-681-2900. LD WISEGUYS 1513 Main St. 843-842-8866.

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 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 ARTHUR’S GRILLE Arthur Hills course, Palmetto Dunes. 843-785-1191. LD BIG JIM’S BBQ, BURGERS AND PIZZA Robert Trent Jones course, Palmetto Dunes.

843-785-1165. LD BISTRO 17 17 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove. 843-785-5517. www.bistro17hhi. com. LD

COCO’S ON THE BEACH 663 William Hilton Parkway; also located at beach marker 94A. 843-842-2626. LD COCONUTZ SPORTZ BAR Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 843-842-0043. DO CONROY’S Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa, Palmetto Dunes. 843-686-8499. DS DRYDOCK 840 William Hilton Parkway, 843-842-9775. LD 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 FISHCAMP AT BROAD CREEK 11 Simmons Road. 843-842-2267. LDO FLORA’S ITALIAN CAFE 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square. 843-8428200. D FRENCH BAKERY The bakery was established in 1998 by the Leon family, and taken over by the Belka family from Poland in 2012. The Belka family lovingly create baked goods for their local Hilton Head and Bluffton neighbors, as well as for tourists.

120 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-342-5420. BL GATOR’Z PIZZA Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort. 843-842-0004. D

BONEFISH GRILL 890 William Hilton Parkway. 843-341-3772. LD

GIUSEPPI’S PIZZA AND PASTA 32 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove. 843-785-4144.

LD

BUCCI’S ITALIAN CUISINE 13 Harbourside Lane, Shelter Cove. 843785-3300. LDO

HAROLD’S DINER 641 William Hilton Parkway. 843-842-9292. BL

CAPTAIN GILLAN’S 18 Harbourside Lane, Shelter Cove Harbour.

843-785-4442 LDO

HH PRIME Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes. 843-842-8000.

BLDS

November 2016 217

NOV 16 216-223 Dining Listings.indd 217

10/28/16 5:13 PM

DINING HICKORY TAVERN 50 Shelter Cove Lane. 843802-0010. 

Tired of turkey?

TrY Turducken (RECIPE SERVES 8-10)

DIRECTIONS HOUSE SEASONING: Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months CORNBREAD DRESSING: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

To make the cornbread, combine all ingredients and pour into a greased shallow baking dish. Bake for approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.

INGREDIENTS BRINE: • 1 cup kosher salt • 1 cup brown sugar • 1 gallon water • 18- to 21-pound turkey, skin intact and boned except for drumsticks • House seasoning, recipe follows • Cornbread dressing, recipe follows • 3- to 4-pound duck, boned • 3- to 4-pound chicken, boned • Paprika to taste HOUSE SEASONING: • 1 cup salt • 1/4 cup black pepper • 1/4 cup garlic powder CORNBREAD DRESSING: Cornbread: • 1 cup self rising cornmeal • 1/2 cup self-rising flour • 3/4 cup buttermilk • 2 eggs • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Dressing: • 7 slices white bread, dried • Cornbread • 1 sleeve saltine crackers • 2 cups chopped celery • 1 large onion, chopped • 8 tablespoons butter • 7 cups chicken stock • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1 teaspoon dried sage • 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning • 5 eggs, beaten

To make the dressing, crumble dried white bread slices, cornbread and crackers. Mix together and set aside. Saute chopped celery and onion in butter until transparent, approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Pour over cornbread mixture. Add stock, mix well and add salt, pepper, sage, and poultry seasoning. Add beaten eggs and mix well. Follow instructions below to stuff birds.

BRINE: To make the brine: Mix salt and sugar with the water. Brine is ready when the mixture is completely dissolved. If the water is heated to quicken the process, make sure it is cooled to room temperature before placing meat in. Let the 3 birds sit in brine in the refrigerator overnight.

Preheat roaster to 500 degrees.

Lay turkey skin side down on a flat surface.

Dust turkey with House Seasoning and add 1/4-inch layer of cornbread dressing. Lay duck skin side down on top of dressing.

Dust duck with House Seasoning and add 1/4-inch layer of dressing. Repeat with the chicken.

Begin trussing up the turkey at the neck.

Insert metal skewer about 1/2-inch from the edge and up through the other side. Run butcher’s twine between skin and skewer and tighten to draw both sides together.

Continue down to legs. With every other skewer, draw together the duck and chicken skin. Tie together turkey legs to resemble standard turkey. Dust turkey skin with paprika.

Roast turducken for 15 minutes. Then turn the roaster down to 225 degrees to finish, approximately 3 hours. Remove turducken from roaster once the internal temperature in the chicken reaches 155 degrees. Let rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.

Cut across the middle of the breast completely through. Plate thin slices containing turkey, duck and chicken.

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.  JAMAICA JOE’Z BEACH BAR Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 843-842-0044.  JANE BISTRO & BAR 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 109. 843-686-5696.  LUCKY ROOSTER KITCHEN + BAR 841 William Hilton Parkway, Unit A, South Island Square. 843-681-3474, www.luckyroosterhhi.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.  NEW YORK CITY PIZZA 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 119, Shelter Cove Towne Centre.

843-785-4200.  OLD OYSTER FACTORY With panoramic views overlooking Broad Creek, this Hilton Head landmark was voted one of the country’s “Top 100 Scenic View Restaurants”

by OpenTable. It was also recently recommended in the “Off the Beaten Track” column in The Wall Street Journal. Wine Spectator magazine bestowed its “Award of Excellence” for the restaurant’s wine list and knowledge of wine. 101 Marshland Road. 843-6816040. www.oldoysterfactory.com.  ORANGE LEAF 38 Shelter Cove Lane, 843689-5323. www.orangeleafyogurt.com.

PAZZO 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 843-842-9463.  THE PHOENIX BISTRO 70 Marshland Road, 843-342-2880, phoenixbistro.com  POSEIDON 38 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-341-3838. www.poseidonhhi.com.  RUAN THAI CUISINE I 81 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-7858576.  SCOTT’S FISH MARKET RESTAURANT AND BAR 17 Harbour Side Lane. 843-7857575.  SAN MIGUEL’S 9 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-842-4555. www.sanmiguels.com. 

SANTA FE CAFÉ 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 843-7853838.  SEA GRASS GRILLE 807 William Hilton Parkway. 843-785-9990.  STARBUCKS 32 Shelter Cove Lane. 843842-4090.

UP THE CREEK PUB & GRILL Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road. 843-681-3625.  WAYBACK BURGERS 32 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-7852650. www.waybackburgers.com.  WORLD OF BEER 30 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. www. worldofbeer.com.  XO SPORTS SPIRITS Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes. 843341-8080.

HILTON HEAD SOUTH END

AMIGOS CAFE Y CANTINA 70 Pope Avenue. 843-785-8226.  ANGLER’S BEACH MARKET GRILL 2 North Forest Beach Drive, 843-785-3474.  ANNIE O’S 124 Arrow Road. 843-3412664.  ASIAN BISTRO 51 New Orleans Road. 843686-9888.  AUNT CHILADA’S EASY STREET CAFE 69 Pope Ave. 843-785-7700.  BAILEY’S BAR & TERRACE Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island; 130 Shipyard Drive.

843-842-2400.  BEACH BREAK GRILL 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite F. 843-785-2466.  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.  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.  BLACK MARLIN BAYSIDE GRILL AND HURRICANE BAR 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 843-785-4950.  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

218 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 216-223 Dining Listings.indd 218

10/28/16 5:13 PM

DINING 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 Hilton Head Island. 843-842-2400. BD BRITISH OPEN PUB 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Unit D3 in The Village at Wexford. 843-686-6736. LDO BRICKYARD PUB 45 Shipyard Drive, #200. 843-681-1530.

LDO BULLIES BBQ 3 Regents Parkway. 843-686-7427. LD CALLAHAN’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 49 New Orleans Road. 843-686-7665. LDO CAPTAIN WOODY’S Many restaurants claim to be a favorite of locals. Speaking as locals, one of our favorites is Captain Woody’s. Owners Shannon and Russell Anderson made a good thing even better with their new location at 6 Target Road.

Woody’s now offers more seating, an expanded menu and an attractive outdoor patio with an attached bar. 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. 843-342-6400. BL CASEY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILLE 37 New Orleans Road. 843-785-2255. LDO CATCH 22 37 New Orleans Plaza. 843-785-6261. D 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 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, 843-842-2469. www.chowdaddys.com.

COAST Sea Pines Beach Club. 843-842-1888. LD COLIGNY DELI & GRILL Coligny Plaza. 843-785-4440. LD COWBOY BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Unit B6, The Village at Wexford.

843-715-3565. www.cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com. D CQ’S 140A Lighthouse Lane. 843-671-2779. 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. 843341-9379. LD November 2016 219

NOV 16 216-223 Dining Listings.indd 219

10/28/16 5:14 PM

DINING DOUGH BOYS PIZZA 1-B New Orleans Road.

843-686-2697. www.doughboyshhi.com.

LD

HUGO’S SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE 841 William Hilton Parkway. 843-785-4846.

LD

EARLE OF SANDWICH PUB 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza. 843-785-7767.

LD

IT’S GREEK TO ME 11 Lagoon Road in Coligny Plaza. 843-842-4033. LDO

ELECTRIC PIANO 33 Office Park Road. 843785-5399. 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

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

GRINGO’S DINER E-5, Coligny Plaza. 843785-5400.

LINKS, AN AMERICAN GRILL Harbour Town Golf Links Clubhouse, Sea Pines. 843-3638380. www.linksamericangrill.com. LD

GRUBY’S NEW YORK DELI 890 William Hilton Parkway in the Fresh Market Shoppes.

843-842-9111. BL

LIVE OAK 100 North Sea Pines Drive, 843842-1441. www.liveoaklowcountrycuisine. com. LD

HARBOURSIDE BURGERS AND BREWS Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort, 843-8421444, www.seapines.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

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

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

220 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 216-223 Dining Listings.indd 220

10/28/16 5:14 PM

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

and children’s entertainment nightly during the season. South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines Resort. 843-671-7327. www.saltydog. com. LD

ONE HOT MAMA’S 7 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 843-682-6262. LDSO

SEAFIRE MODERN HIBACHI GRILL & BAR 9 Palmetto Bay Rd. 843-785-4955. seafirehhi com D

PALMETTO BAY SUNRISE CAFÉ 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 843686-3232. BL PHILLY’S CAFÉ AND DELI 102 Fountain Center, New Orleans Road. 843785-9966. L

SAGE ROOM 81 Pope Ave., Heritage Plaza.

843-785-5352. D SEA SHACK 6 Executive Park Drive. 843-7852464. LD

SIGNALS LOUNGE 130 Shipyard Drive, Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. 843-8422400. O SIGNE’S BAKERY & CAFE 93 Arrow Road.

843-785-9118. BLS

PINO GELATO 1000 William Hilton Parkway, The Village at Wexford. 843-842-2822.

SKILLETS CAFÉ Coligny Plaza. 843-7853131. BLD

PLANTATION CAFÉ AND DELI (SOUTH) 81 Pope Avenue in Heritage Plaza. 843-7859020. BL

THE SMOKEHOUSE 34 Palmetto Bay Road.

843-842-4227. BLDO

POMODORI 1 New Orleans Road. 843-6863100. D

SOUTHERN CONEY & BREAKFAST 70 Pope Avenue in Circle Center. 843-6892447. BL

THE PORCH The Beach House. 1 South Forest Beach Drive. 843-785-5126. BLD

SPIRIT OF HARBOUR TOWN 843-363-9026. www.vagabondcruise.com.

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

STACK’S PANCAKES OF HILTON HEAD 2 Regency Parkway. 843-341-3347. BLD

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 REILLEY’S GRILL & BAR (SOUTH) 7D Greenwood Drive. 843-842-4414. LDO RELISH CAFE 33 Office Park Road, Park Plaza.

843-342-4800. LD RITA’S ITALIAN ICE 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-686-2596. ritasice. com.

ROY’S PLACE 33 Office Park Road, 843-7854646. www.roysplacehhi.com. LD RUBY LEE’S SOUTH 19 Dunnigans Ally. 843785-7825 SALTY DOG CAFE One of Hilton Head’s favorite outdoor cafes for more than 20 years.

Fresh seafood. Located at South Beach Marina, overlooking Braddock Cove. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available. Live music

STARBUCKS (SOUTH) 11 Palmetto Bay Road.

843-341-5477.

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 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-342-2611.

TIKI HUT 1 South Forest Beach Drive at the Beach House Resort. 843-785-5126. OLD TOPSIDE WATERFRONT RESTAURANT Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-842-1999. D TRATTORIA DIVINA 33 Office Park Road.

843-686-4442. D TRUFFLES CAFE (SEA PINES) Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups and garden salads. 71 Lighthouse Road, Sea Pines Center. 843-6716136. www.trufflescafe.com LD TWISTED CORK A local cocktail and wine bar.

You can find it in Festival Center Plaza, near the Sea Pines Circle. Open Monday through Saturday, 5-11 p.m. @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 November 2016 221

NOV 16 216-223 Dining Listings.indd 221

10/28/16 5:14 PM

DINING setting. 71 Pope Ave. 843-686-5200. www. islandwatusi.com. BL WHICH WICH? 70 Pope Ave., Suite 13.

843-715-9424, www.whichwich.com. LD WILD WING CAFÉ 72 Pope Ave. 843-7859464. LDO WINE AND CHEESE IF YOU PLEASE 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite G. 843-8421200.

WRECK OF THE SALTY DOG South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 843-671-7327. D XO SPORTS SPIRITS Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, 843-842-8000. LDO

BLUFFTON

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 COCONUTS BAR & GRILLE 39 Persimmon St. 843-757-0602. DO CORKS NEIGHBORHOOD WINE BAR 1297 May River Road. 843-815-5168. DO CORNER PERK CAFE 1297 May River Road. 843-816-5674. cornerperk.com. BL

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.

LD

DOUGH PUNCHERS BAKERY 1536 Fording Island Road, #104. 843-837-1177.

THE BLUFFTON ROOM 15 Promenade St. 843-757-3525. www.theblufftonroom. com. D

EL SUPER INTERNACIONAL 33 Sherington Drive. 843-815-8113. LD FARM 1301 May River Road. www.farmbluffton.com. D

THE BRICK CHICKEN 1011 Fording Island Road in the Best Buy Shopping Center. 843836-5040. LDO

FAT PATTIES AND SALT MARSH BREWING 207 Bluffton Road. 843-3791500. fat-patties.com. LD

THE BRITISH OPEN PUB 1 Sherington Drive, Suite G. 843-815-6736. LDO

FIREHOUSE SUBS 32 Malphrus Road, #109. 843-815-7827. LD

BUFFALOS RESTAURANT 476 Mount Pelia Road inside Palmetto Bluff. 843-706-6500.

LD

FIESTA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL 876 Fording Island Road, Suite 1. 843-7067280. LD

BUTCHER’S MARKET AND DELI 102 Buckwalter Parkway, Suite 3-G. 843815-6328. BLD

GIUSEPPI’S PIZZA AND PASTA 25 Bluffton Road. 843-815-9200. LD

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

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.

CHIPOTLE Tanger I Outlet Center. 843-8362442, chipotle.com. LD

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

CHOO CHOO BBQ XPRESS 129 Burnt Church Road. 843-815-7675. LDO

JAMESON’S CHARHOUSE 671 Cypress Hills Drive, Sun City. 843-705-8200. LD

CHOW DADDY’S This new restaurant is using local, organic ingredients with meals

JIM ‘N NICK’S BAR-B-Q 872 Fording

222 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 216-223 Dining Listings.indd 222

10/28/16 5:14 PM

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 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 MIDNIGHT BAKER 14 Promenade St. 843-815-5355. LB MI TIERRA 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 843757-7200. LD MI TIERRITA 214 Okatie Village Drive.

843-705-0925. LD MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL 3 Malphrus Road. 843-837-8722. LD MULBERRY STREET TRATTORIA 1476 Fording Island Road. 843-837-2426.

LDS 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 Street, 843757-5511. 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 around foods in season. 32 Bruin Road. 843-837-8888. LD RED STRIPES CARIBBEAN CUISINE AND LOUNGE 8 Pin Oak St. 843-7578111. LDO RIVER HOUSE RESTAURANT 476 Mount Pelia Road in Palmetto Bluff. 843-7066500. LD RUAN THAI CUISINE II 26 Towne Drive, Belfair Town Village. 843-757-9479. LD SAIGON CAFE 1304 Fording Island Road.

843-837-1800. BLD SAKE HOUSE 1017 Fording Island Road, Suite 105. 843-706-9222. 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. 843-8373344. Bluffton.saltydog.com. LD 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.

843-706-6178. 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

November 2016 223

NOV 16 216-223 Dining Listings.indd 223

10/28/16 5:14 PM

LAST CALL

Dear Matthew, MARC FREY

Send your comments to mfrey@freymedia.com

your visit served as a reminder that we should not take life for granted and that there are higher forces at work”

When your cousin Hermine came to visit, I was sitting on my porch and watched how she snapped large branches from our pine trees with her 40mph winds. I wondered to myself what twice the wind speed would do? Little did I know at the time that only a few weeks later much of the East Coast got a taste of that and then some. Your visit did not come unannounced and I kept my eye on you. I tion and reentry started envisioning that instead of the usual annoying evacua power lines and the out d knocke you if even procedure, I would stand up to you without power, longer or d weeken a ned messed with the water supply. I envisio ection and I introsp for break eeded much-n TV or internet finally giving me a with my wife. chess some play and started I could find time to finish some books herbs grown garden with cooked ever se I had just finished the best bologne grill if gas the on heated be to ready pot iron and mixed in with the pasta in a and leave to time still is there that Friday on needed when Nikki convinced us a ntry Lowcou the pay to ined determ were it would be a better idea since you why red discove have you before visitors of s visit – who can blame you, million have been upset this is one of the greatest landscapes in the world. You must displeasure your showed you so arms open I didn’t stay to welcome you with while reach could hands your ty proper our by knocking down every tree on clean to hours two easy an him took It sparing my neighbor across the street. his yard after returning. as a Your visit was expensive and left many scars but it also served higher are there that and d grante for life reminder that we should not take and rekindled the forces at work. It brought strangers and neighbors together are moments There us. of all in deep lives great American pioneer spirit that ging times. It challen h throug it make to order we need to lean on each other in their showed ntry Lowcou the of ts residen came as no surprise to me that the will we hurt and bruised while that and spirit resilience and great community nce. emerge stronger out of this experie about Now that you’ve had your long overdue visit, don’t even think destroy don’t who visitors our for e privileg making this a habit; we’ll keep this the beach they play on! great again. M Onwards! No really, let’s get on with our lives. It will be

While our families and homes were the first concern following Matthew, our local economy is a close and intertwined second. Therefore, I’ve launched a not-for-profit initiative with a clear mission: Support local businesses. Further details about shopmorelocal.org are at the front of the magazine page 10.

Your participation and support of this effort is crucial in order for this initiative to succeed. Please say: YES count on me to be part of making the Lowcountry strong again. Sign at www.shopmorelocal.org

224 hiltonheadmonthly.com

NOV 16 224 Last Call.indd 224

10/28/16 5:16 PM

HaigPoint_1116_C3.indd 3

10/28/16 1:31 PM

Forsythe_1116_C4.indd 4

10/28/16 1:37 PM