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A Rude INTERRUPTION The Lowcountry of South Carolina has been my home since the summer

made minor course corrections, my relief that our local situation was

of 2006. While I’m a Midwesterner by birth, I’ve come to adopt and

improving was coupled with horror at what others were enduring. This

love a number of southern cultural traits. In an email I wrote to cancel

applies not only to storms, but to other aspects of our life and work;

meetings when evacuation plans were still up in the air, I referred to

considerations for small changes in direction need to be understood in

Irma as “a rude interruption.” Right then I realized I had embraced the

relation to ultimate outcomes down the road.

southern penchant for understatement.

• Working together has more value than ever. We watched as various

In looking back on what Irma has wrought, several things seem clear:

units of government, first responders, nonprofits, businesses and

• We learned a lot from Hurricane Matthew, and most of us who have

individuals came together for the good of all. Each did what they could, stepping forward or back, depending on identified needs, remaining

a role in preparation or follow-up were even more prepared than before.

flexible, and communicating often. Collaboration and communication

• We see the best and the worst of people in times of crisis:

were critical success factors and I am proud of all who put their egos

- Basic human kindness often overrides issues of racism,

in their pockets and understood this. Moving forward this needs to

citizenship, gender, etc., as people offer helping hands and

continue as damage and needs are evaluated. And I believe that this is

support to others. This is a fortunate outcome in difficult times

will be a continued positive outcome of this crisis.

and encourages me to find a way to build upon this attitude.

• Gratitude for all that we hold dear became stronger than ever. Returning to the offices of

We watched as various units of government, first responders, nonprofits, businesses and individuals came together for the good of all.

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, I was so happy to see my colleagues all safe, the building operational, and a return to high alert in providing service in response to the storm. Living generously is in the DNA of this staff, and they do not disappoint.

Contributions to the Disaster Recovery and Rebuilding

Fund (see our website) are welcome, as are grant applications from

- Anger, fear and bad behavior were also apparent, especially as

nonprofits dealing with the aftermath. A simple “thank you” seems like

folks tried to gather supplies or obtain gasoline. Looting was also

a Southern understatement, but it is not meant to be. I am extremely

a horrifying thing to see. Perhaps some additional planning

grateful for you all.

around this needs to be considered in the future.

Denise K. Spencer

• Small changes in direction can make a big difference. As

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preparations for Irma began, it was feared that the Lowcountry

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry

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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.

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Dear Reader, In September, we bit our fingernails as we stared down yet another hurricane, hoping our collective will would change Irma’s mind. We watched as she decimated the vulnerable Caribbean and then barreled straight up Florida. Then, even as many of us had evacuated, the fierce storm drew further west, to our relief. It was certainly an emotional time that stung more with the fresh memory of Hurricane Matthew.

The sliver of storm we got certainly made an impact, stalling the flow of our lives and livelihoods for days. Those who stayed watched as the storm surge buoyed an 8-foot king tide as the water bubbled too close for comfort. Beaches and dunes were transformed overnight. A red Coast Guard buoy washed ashore and quickly became an icon of the storm.

Nevertheless, as the debris clears, we find ourselves #LowcountryStrong.

Inside this issue of Monthly, you’ll find a pullout guide featuring many businesses represented by Shop More Local. Founded by my husband Marc just after Hurricane Matthew, this nonprofit group supports local businesses through widesweeping marketing initiatives. What better time to come together then after yet another storm? And speaking of local businesses, don’t forget to cast your vote in the annual Monthly Reader’s Choice Awards. The deadline is Oct. 15, so show some love for your favorite local professionals and businesses.

Looking out my window, I can see the marsh grass growing ever more golden as if to say, “Fall is here.” That means it’s almost time for the annual Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance, certainly a cornerstone of Hilton Head social life. For the last 16 years, it has drawn a devoted crowd of car enthusiasts while bringing the community together. We look forward to dressing up, seeing and being seen, and admiring the timeless automobiles. To foreshadow the elegance to come, we’ve paired fashion with horsepower in our fall fashion shoot in the gorgeous Oldfield community. Our models showcased a variety of looks offered by local boutiques this season.

I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention breast cancer awareness this month. This issue features a touching story of a mother and daughter who both beat the disease; they went on to walk in Pledge the Pink, three races on three islands over three days to raise money for treatment, research and prevention.

Also, we are pleased to see a new month-long festival enrich the island.

Presented by the Arts & Cultural Council of Hilton Head, Crescendo! is a celebration of Lowcountry arts including dance, theater, live music, art and history.

Also in this issue: Native islanders present a fishing clinic; a couple moves off the grid into a “tiny house” on Daufuskie Island; and, in a new edition of Where Are They Now?, an island native reinvents herself in Charleston.

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ARTS & CULTURAL COUNCIL PRESENTS NEW FESTIVAL In music, the crescendo brings intensity through a steady upswing in volume. Likewise, the Arts & Cultural Council of Hilton Head/Bluffton ramps up the intensity in October with Crescendo, a new arts, culture and history festival. Read a profile of this community organization online.

PLAN AHEAD FOR TURKEY DAY It takes a village to put on a successful community Thanksgiving dinner, and the organizers of the 19th annual free event have already started planning.

Read about how you can volunteer, donate or join the festivities.

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ABOUT THE COVERS: The October cover for Hilton Head Island shows an outfit from Affordables Apparel (soon to be Aiden Lane) worn by Alina Porcelli. On the Bluffton cover, Ashley Smith models clothes from Quiet Storm. Celia G. Carroll shot both cover photos. For more information about the fashion shoot, see pages 72-85.

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OCTOBER FEATURES

72 188 DARREN CLARKE’S TAVERN Luck of the Irish

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WHATS COOKING Pumpkin soup

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LAND DONATION For the love of St. Jude’s

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SHELTER IN THE STORM Boats take cover

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KIDNEY DONORS Giving the gift of life

OCTOBER FEATURES 26 n IRMA DAMAGE When the floods receded 32 n HELPING HANDS Local aid after storms 36 n COLIGNY PARK Redevelopment will have to wait for 2020 44 n TINY HOUSE

Off the grid on Daufuskie 58 n AT YOUR SERVICE HHI cleaning company cleans for cancer patients 60 n SOLAR POWER: Residential solar grows in Lowcountry 72 n FASHION Fall looks in a stunning setting

4 n CONTACT US 12 n AT THE HELM 12 n ABOUT THE COVER 20 n OPINION 22 n NEWS 22 n PET OF THE MONTH 26 n VIBE 38 n PEOPLE 48 n WHERE IN THE WORLD? 52 n SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT 54 n BUSINESS 68 n ON THE MOVE 98 n HOME

88 n CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE Classic automotive design comes to HHI

136 n SMILE BIG: Top local dentists profiled

111 n REAL ESTATE

142 n THE GIFT OF LIFE Mothers as kidney donors

168 n ARTS & CULTURE

152 n GET HOOKED Fishing and crabbing 158 n SPORT OF KINGS Polo for charity is back 169 n CRESCENDO New arts festival presents music, theater, dance, art 18 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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136 n HEALTH 152 n ENVIRONMENT 158 n SPORTS

174 n CALENDAR 186 n DINING 208 n LAST CALL

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speak UP! On Facebook, we asked: “What was the most memorable car you ever had, and why was it unforgettable?” Here’s what you said: I got a red Gremlin for graduation in 1976. It was the ugliest car I ever had, but it got me all the way through college. I once got it stuck in sand on Padre Island during spring break. We paid some beach bums with a six pack of beer to dig it out for us.

–Lila Arnold

A 1961 Corvette convertible — because it was a 1961 Corvette convertible.

– John Lee Bailey

Fearless Girl

I had a white 1965 Plymouth Fury convertible.

Black top, red interior. In 1978, my senior year of high school, my girlfriends and I would put the top down and drive to the local McDonald’s during our lunch period and blast the radio. –Tracy Fowler

In high school, I drove my dad’s business van. It was a large white utility van with no back windows. What it did have on the back was a mural of a cow and the slogan “Kick’s Farm Service, The udder guys.”

–Beth Schlieger

My first car, a 1964 Triumph Herald. Little box of a car, entire bonnet lifted to get to the engine.

I taught many classmates to drive stick on that poor little car. And I would give anything to have another.

My most memorable car is the 6 train from Grand Central to Union Square. I preferred the 6 because it wasn’t as crowded as the 4/5 Express. A couple extra stops, but more cozy ... at least, back in ‘99.

– Norman Swygert

Ask the Experts Looking forward, we hope you have a lot to be thankful for as November approaches. Comment on Facebook: “Does your family have a beloved or unusual Thanksgiving tradition? Tell us about it.”

We’ll publish your answers in the next issue.

In the September issue, we printed the following errors:

• We forgot Lloyd Wainscott's photo credit for the portrait of the Wood + Partners Inc. staff.

Sorry, Lloyd!

• The lighthouse on page 116 is on the northeastern—not southwestern—side of Daufuskie.

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Four-year-old Sanaya is the winner of Monthly’s “Fearless Girl” contest.

When she was three, she was bitten by a copperhead and rushed to the hospital where she received life-saving anti-venom. Despite this scare, she still loves all animals, including the cuddly python shown here. Sanaya’s mom, Amber Maddy, submitted this photo.

A 1988 Mercedes E class, passed down from my mom when I got my license around 2002. It stalled at red lights. I would have to put it in park at long lights and rev the engine to avoid stalling.

– Liz Highstrete

– Karen Anderson

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SYMPHONY UNDER THE STARS (OCTOBER 3&4) Enjoy a salute to Ray Charles and Motown’s Hot Soul Medley At Montage Palmetto Bluff. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m

Salty Dog Oyster Roast (OCTOBER 7) 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 232 S Sea Pines Drive.

Enjoy fresh oysters steamed over an open fire and other Cookout favorites.

The Yacht Club of Hilton Head Regatta Weekend (OCTOBER 14-15) 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, and 10 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 15, Calibogue Sound.

The 6th annual Latin Music Festival (OCTOBER 15) 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, Shelter Cove Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane. Viva la Comunidad!

12th Annual Oyster Run (OCTOBER 21) 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, Bluffton Oyster Factory, 63 Wharf St, Bluffton.

Halloween Wagon Ride (OCTOBER 28) 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Show off your Halloween costume and hunt for clues to lead you to the pumpkin patch.

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Hilton Head Island Town Council member John McCann is the first candidate to announce he’s running for mayor of Hilton Head. McCann represents Ward 6, which covers Port Royal Plantation, Palmetto Hall and parts of Hilton Head Plantation and Folly Field. He said his accomplishments since 2013 include improving infrastructure, championing transparency, maintaining quality beaches, and securing fiscal sustainability. He also said the island needs “an additional bridge or an expanded version of the existing structure,” updates to the stormwater system and a solution to service worker shortages. He became a full-time island resident in 2002 after working on Wall Street. Current Mayor David Bennett has yet to say if he will seek re-election.

STORIES FROM FEMALE VETERANS SOUGHT Nearly 46,000 women veterans live in South Carolina, and retired U.S. Air Force colonel and Hilton Head Island resident Ann Shippy is searching for their stories. Shippy is the South Carolina ambassador for the Women in Military Service to America Memorial Foundation, the support branch for the only national memorial dedicated to female veterans.

The memorial is preparing for its 20th anniversary Oct. 20-22, and Shippy wants as many female veterans from the state as possible to tell their stories at the memorial site in Arlington, Virginia. To contact Shippy, email WIMSA.amb.sc@gmail.com or call 719-651-1268. To register with the Women in Service to America Memorial, go to womensmemorial.org.

TRAINING OFFERED FOR POLLING PLACE VOLUNTEERS The Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County will be conducting new poll manager training for volunteers interested in working the polls for the first time. Two training sessions are available: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 14 and 2-6 p.m. Dec. 7. To register, call 843-255-6900 or email your name, mailing address and preferred date of training to voter@bcgov.net.

HHI’S PUBLIC ART COLLECTION GROWS

PALMETTO DUNES TO HOLD

What’s 19 feet tall, 19 feet wide and weighs almost 1 ton? The “Setting Sun” sculpture, valued at $40,000 and bestowed upon the Town of Hilton Head Island by the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. The piece was selected from the 2015 Public Art Exhibition and will contribute to the town’s growing public art collection. Jayme Lopko, the town’s senior planner, said the town is working on a plan to ensure the statue’s long steel spikes do not endanger the public.

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort will hold five events to help raise money for three local charities that have been helping Tropical Storm Irma victims.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Deep Well Project, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Bluffton Self Help. The resort is presenting a tennis tournament Oct. 2-8; a wine dinner on Oct. 4; a golf tournament on Oct. 5; a concert with Cranford Hollow, the Chiggers and friends also on Oct. 5; and a pickleball social on Oct. 7. For more information go to lowcountryreliefbenefit.com.

IRMA RELIEF EVENTS

BLUFFTON TOWN COUNCIL CANDIDATES TO FACE OFF The Greater Bluffton Republican Club will host a public forum at 6 p.m. Oct. 2 for candidates running for Bluffton Town Council. The event will be held at Bluffton Town Halll, 20 Bridge St. in Bluffton.

The candidates are Larry Toomer, Fred Hamilton and Ted Huffman. There will be moderated questions for each candidate and select questions from the audience will be accepted. The election is Nov. 7.

Make time for your mammogram.

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STATE OF THE REGION RETURNS OCT. 11 The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce will present its annual “State of the Region” business and political update Oct. 11 at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa. U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is the keynote speaker, and topics will include key regional accomplishments, pressing issues facing the area, and how local leaders are working to move the Lowcountry forward.

Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the program begins at 11:50 a.m. For tickets, go to hiltonheadblufftonchamber.org.

The chamber also has scheduled its next Conversation & Cocktails event for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26, hosted by The Bluffton Sun at the Calhoun Street Promenade in Old Town Bluffton. To reserve your spot, go to hiltonheadblufftonchamber.org.

YACHT HOP RESCHEDULED FOR OCT. 8 Step aboard stunning yachts docked in The Sea Pines Resort's Harbour Town Yacht Basin, and enjoy wine and mouthwatering hors d'oeuvres freshly prepared by some of the area's premiere chefs. The date for this annual favorite fundraiser for Hospice Care of the Lowcountry has been moved to Oct. 8 due to Irma. Get tickets at hospicecarelc. org/yacht-hop-tickets

TEDX TO BRING IDEAS TO HHI TEDx is coming to Hilton Head Island Oct. 20, and the theme of the presentations will be “resilience."

A TEDx talk is a showcase for speakers presenting great ideas in under 18 minutes. Television producer and talk show host Donna Drake and executive coach Chris Schembra will speak in addition to local presenters. Only 100 tickets will be sold for the 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. event at Poseidon in Shelter Cove Towne Center. Tickets are $79 and available at TEDxHiltonHeadoctober.eventbrite.com.

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Breed(s): Mix

Gypsy is a sweet girl, very loyal and loving once she gets to know you.

She gets along well with other dogs, enjoys long walks or runs and can’t wait for a family of her own.

PEDAL HILTON HEAD PUSHES OFF NOV. 19 The largest cycling event in the Lowcountry, Pedal Hilton Head Island has been rescheduled for Nov. 19 due to Hurricane Irma. All times and routes will operate as previously advertised. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island. For more information, “like” Pedal Hilton Head Island on Facebook.

POSTERS WANTED FOR 2018 GARDEN TOUR The 31st annual All Saints Episcopal Church Garden Tour will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 19, and organizers currently are accepting artwork for the Artist’s Poster Contest. Artists interested in submitting an entry to the competition should email their name, address, telephone number and the medium they expect to enter to gardentourentry@ gmail.com with the word “entry” in the subject line. For more information, go to allsaintsgardentour.com.

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FORUM CONSIDERS LOWCOUNTRY’S ROLE IN REVOLUTIONARY WAR On Oct. 13, the Heritage Library will host the Historic Zion Forum, to explore of the Lowcountry’s unique role during the Revolutionary War and plantation era. At Christ Lutheran Church on William Hilton Parkway starting at 8:30 a.m., presenters will discuss recent insights from local archaeological sites, the Revolutionary War Trail, area battlegrounds and the preservation of Gullah culture. A cocktail reception will take place at Zion Chapel of Ease Cemetery following the summit. For tickets, go to HeritageLib.org.

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Avoid fraud after Irma by doing your research before hiring a contractor Now that Hurricane Irma has come and gone, a new danger could blow ashore: scammers posing as contractors and other workers, eager to get paid for work they have no intention of completing — or completing to code — on your storm-damaged property.

To avoid being taken advantage of when doing repairs and other cleanup, keep these tips in mind:

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Barry Kaufman stands in floodwaters caused by Tropical Storm Irma at the Calhoun Street dock in Bluffton.

IN THIS STORM, FLOODING WAS WORSE THAN WIND

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he Lowcountry avoided the worstcase scenario with Hurricane Irma, but many homes and businesses were hit plenty hard.

Hilton Head Island avoided Irma’s crosshairs as the storm headed for land, pushing to the west in the days after the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office warned of an even more devastating storm than Hurricane Matthew, which ravaged our coast last October. But the combination of a 4-foot storm surge—brought on by tropical storm conditions on the outskirts

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of the most powerful Atlantic hurricane recorded in years—and an 8-foot king tide covered much of the Lowcountry in floodwaters.

“I can’t overstate how fast the water rose,” said Bresident Fitz McAden, noting the flooding from Sawmill Creek went from a zero depth to nearly two feet in a span of about 45 minutes. “The thought of that amount of water moving so quickly over the entire Lowcountry coast astounds me.”

That was a common experience

 Don’t hire anyone who rushes you or pressures you to sign a repair contract.  Don’t pay in cash. A scammer might take the money and never be heard from again.  Confirm that the contractor’s business is legal, licensed and registered. Request to see a business license and proof of insurance.  Pay in installments.

Wait for all repairs to be completed before making the final payment.  Always get everything in writing. A legal contract is your safety net, should any issues arise.

throughout the area, as Irma dumped rain on an already saturated Lowcountry and the surge at high tide produced disturbing images of buildings engulfed in water. Thankfully, some of those images looked worse than they really were.

A widely circulated photo of floodwaters creeping up the side of the iconic Hudson’s Seafood House On the Docks restaurant on Hilton Head’s north end drew massive attention on social media, but general manager Andrew Carmines said the water receded quickly and the damage was minimal.

“I am happy to report that the damage to the restaurant is nowhere close to the damage we sustained from Hurricane Matthew,” Carmines posted on Facebook. “The flooding, while slightly more severe, more closely resembles the king tides we experienced in 2015.”

Hilton Head’s beaches were barely recognizable after the storm, except perhaps to those who witnessed them in the wake of Matthew. The storm surge washed away dunes that had been replaced in the past 11 months and destroyed docks up and down the coast, including many that had recently been rebuilt. A massive navigational buoy washed up on South Forest Beach, providing a prop for photos of beachgoers that popped up all over social media.

Coming less than a year after Hurricane Matthew wreaked havoc around the Lowcountry, Irma set some of the costly recovery efforts back. Less than two weeks before Irma brought tropical storm conditions, Hilton Head town manager Steve Riley announced the town had received $10.8 million in payments from FEMA, bringing the total to more than $12.5 million — though that total represented less than 30 percent of the $46 million already spent on the recovery, with another $20 million in costs still estimated.

One of the biggest projects still in progress following Matthew was the $3.8 million South Island Emergency Beach Fill project, which began Aug. 21 and focused on replacing 300,000 cubic yards of sand along two miles of beach in Sea Pines.

The project resumed Sept. 15, according Scott Liggett, the town’s chief engineer and director of public projects and facilities, and while officials are still assessing Irma’s aftermath, the result could have been much worse.

“The homes that were most susceptible to further damage have not and will not be exposed for very long,” Liggett said, noting that because the contractor already in the midst of the project, work was able to resume quickly and focus on the most pressing areas.

The other outstanding concerns relate to mitigation projects regarding storm water, which require formal vetting and permitting that had not yet been completed.

All 54 loggerhead sea turtle nests that had been identified on the island were casualties of Irma. They had been left largely unprotected after Matthew destroyed Hilton Head’s sand dunes, and were either washed away or inundated with sea water, bringing an abrupt end to the nesting season, according to Amber Kuehn, manager of the Hilton Head Island Sea Turtle Protection Project.

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Kelsey Wallace kayaks in Cedar Point on Hilton Head Island after Irma

mature and approaching our beach to lay their own eggs,” Kuehn said. “It is possible that when I am 73 years old, I will consider Irma to blame for contributing to a lower nesting density on Hilton Head Island in 2047.”

Thankfully, the damage from Irma isn’t nearly as widespread as Matthew.

The town’s damage assessments will not be island-wide but focus on areas most impacted by flooding, which did its share of damage. Homes and lowerlevel condominiums took on water, as did the cart barn at Harbour Town Golf Links, where the iconic course lost its entire fleet of carts for the second time in less than a year but was fortunate to avoid the kind of damage that kept the famed layout closed for about a month after Matthew.

Storm surge from Irma also hit areas of Bluffton hard, destroying docks along the May River and flooding homes in several areas, including the Alljoy neighborhood.

At Amedisys Home Health in Sheridan Park, flooding complicated things when workers returned, as ServPro had to come in and pull away baseboards and clean up the flood damage.

“We all moved to the center of the building and worked in different places wherever we could,” employee Beverly Parrish said. “But everything is fine now.

They did a great job and got rid of the smell and eveything.”

For many Lowcountry residents, though, Irma turned out to be a mere inconvenience. Many who evacuated were met with excruciating travel delays as millions left Florida, Georgia, and

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South Carolina and attempted re-entry on the same schedule. Travel from Charlotte back to Beaufort County took up to eight hours — twice the usual time.

The interstates were clogged, and traffic backed up on two-lane highways as travelers searched for alternate routes.

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About 1,500 Palmetto Electric customers on Hilton Head remained without power when the evacuation order for the barrier islands was lifted at 10 a.m. Sept. 12, but the area did not experience the same widespread outages that continued for several days after Matthew.

Others grumbled about the Beaufort County School District’s decision to return to normal operation Sept. 13, as well as the move to make up missed class time on two Saturdays in November.

“There is no way to make a scheduling decision like this one and make everyone happy,” the district said Sept.

11 in a Facebook post. “Some of the families of our 22,000 students will find a Wednesday restart difficult. But we’re confident that the majority of students — many of whom didn’t evacuate — will be able to attend. The school facilities themselves are in good shape, and power is rapidly being restored. Our best assessment is that this is the best decision for most families.”

Most in the Lowcountry agree that we were fortunate after the storm passed to find things weren’t as bad as we had feared.

“It is always worse than it seems, and in this case that is certainly true,” Carmines said. “We will, all of us, bounce back and be stronger as a result.” M

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AUDUBON NEWHALL NATURE PRESERVE IS FLOURISHING AGAIN STORY AND PHOTOS BY CAROL WEIR

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udubon Newhall Preserve has bounced back after Hurricane Matthew and is open for business daily on the south end of Hilton Head Island.

Business, in this case, could mean bird watching on a sunny morning, joining a guided nature walk led by volunteers, or strolling solo through the park’s tree-lined paths.

It’s a testament to human perseverance in the face of adversity and the resilience of nature. Last year, the 50-acre preserve took a beating during Matthew and remained closed for months.

“It’s come back nicely. Most of the damage was limited to area people can see from the road,” said Tom Hennessey, a member of the Hilton Head Audubon Society and who is involved with the park.

Many large pine trees fell in the

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parking and entrance area during the hurricane, and a timbering company the group hired to clear them left deep ruts in the ground. But pioneer plant species have sprouted in the open areas, a deep blanket of pine straw covers the ruts and, at press time, volunteers were scheduled to spread mulch on some bare portions near the entrance.

The lagoon at the heart of the preserve and its more than two miles of trails

weren’t affected much by Matthew. They still offer a peaceful, shady oasis where thick tree trunks, leaves and underbrush muffle the noise of cars whizzing by on Palmetto Bay Road. A rare land feature called a pocosin — a depression on an elevated piece of land containing specially adapted plants — is accessible by a short boardwalk.

On sunny days it’s sometimes possible to see an alligator sunning itself

NATURE WALKS The Hilton Head Audubon Society will conduct guided walks in the Audubon Newhall Preserve at 10 a.m. Thursdays from Nov.1 through May. Experienced naturalists will discuss the history and wildlife in the preserve. The walks are free, but donations are appreciated. Reservations are not required. The preserve is at 55 Palmetto Bay Road on Hilton Head Island.

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on the bank of the lagoon. Cries of songbirds reverberate in the still air. Visitors can pick up a trail guide — illustrated by renowned naturalist Todd Ballentine — at the entrance to the park, and are invited to note in a waterproof book near the entrance the species they observe in the park.

Donations also are accepted.

After the wallop packed by Matthew, many weren’t sure if the preserve would return to its former glory. But luckily, things could have been worse.

Hurricane Matthew wasn’t devastating to bird populations in the preserve or on the island in general, because the storm hit when birds that nest in the tops of trees had already fledged their young, said biologist Carlos Chacon of the Coastal Discovery Museum.

“For birds like bald eagles, the timing was good,” he said.

And thankfully, Tropical Storm Irma was kind and left Audubon Newhall Preserve alone.

The Audubon Newhall Preserve was established in 1965 when Caroline “Beany” Newhall recognized the need to protect native plants from the path of development. She convinced Charles Fraser — who shared her love for the environment — to set aside the land for the preserve. Over the years, Newhall spent many hours transplanting plants to this protected environment, and she left an endowment to ensure the preserve’s upkeep.

Many people have carried on Newhall’s labor of love.

Jack Greenshields, who passed away in June, spent countless hours taking care of the preserve and helping others enjoy it. In addition to being chairman of the Audubon Newhall Preserve, Greenshields was president of The LowCountry Master Naturalist Association, vice president of the Hilton Head Audubon Society, vice president of the South Carolina Natural Plant Society, and a docent for the Costal Discovery Museum.

“Jack left big shoes to fill,” said Bob Clemens, the preserve’s current chairman.

He is aided by Audubon Society member Rita Kernan, who trains the volunteer guides and is in charge of signage marking interesting native plants.

Sea Pines also helps out. Employees from Sea Pines open the gate to the preserve at sunrise and close it at sunset every day of the year. Sea Pines also maintains the firebreak that surrounds Audubon Newhall.

Improvements at the preserve are continuing. The entrance will get a facelift soon, when a formal gate with two brick pillars is installed. The new entrance will “look like a monument,” Hennessey said, and should be nearly hurricane proof. M October 2017 31

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Helping hands LOWCOUNTRY OFFERS ITS SUPPORT TO STORM VICTIMS

Below from left, Reilley's Grill and Bar employees Emily Shedrow, Mila Zindovic and Brooke Jones pose for a photo Sept. 6 with letters written by Hilton Head Island Elementary School students, which will be sent to children affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas.

BY AMY COYNE BREDESON

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owcountry residents remember all too well the impact Hurricane Matthew had on the area just a year ago.

So after Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma wreaked havoc on Texas, Florida and the Caribbean in quick succession, many in the Lowcountry felt the need to help. Local individuals, businesses, schools and charitable organizations have stepped up to offer aid to the victims of the storms, sending money, gift cards, bottled water and other supplies.

“I think when you’ve gone through a natural disaster situation like we did last year with Hurricane Matthew, when you see others experiencing the same thing or even worse than we went through, you want to go,” said Benedette McGuire, the director of missions and outreach at LowCountry Community Church. “You want to respond and be the hands and feet of Jesus to them in the way they were to us.”

The church is sending between 40 and 45 volunteers to Houston to help Samaritan’s Purse with Harvey relief efforts. As of mid-September, the church had collected $5,000 in Walmart gift cards to give to churches in Texas. To get involved in the church’s efforts, email McGuire at missions@lowcountrycc.org.

Several other churches, including Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church and

the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry, also have been collecting gift cards and requesting donations for Harvey relief efforts.

Bluffton resident Heather Price has been working with local businesses, including Ulmer Pharmacy, the Carriage Shop, Art Cafe, Lettrs Gifts and Conviction Training Facility to collect supplies for victims of Harvey and Irma.

Businesses such as Rainbow International Restoration of The Low

Country and CRAB: Coastal Restaurants and Bars, have collected supplies and gift cards for Harvey victims. Laurie Towler, Rainbow’s regional sales director, said the company filled an entire conference room full of supplies for hurricane victims.

CRAB has collected gift cards totalling $4,000 for Hurricane Harvey victims. The gift cards will be sent to the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce, which is helping 12 Continued on page 34

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single moms and their families who lost everything, CRAB marketing team member Abby Wirth said. The company partnered with Hilton Head Island Elementary School to send notes of encouragement from about 350 students. The cards will go to Mitchell Elementary in Houston. The school was flooded during the hurricane and is now operating out of different building.

Among other local schools getting involved in the cause is Red Cedar Elementary School, which collected money to purchase gift cards for hurricane victims. The gift cards were initially meant for people impacted by Harvey but now will also go to those affected by Irma.

United Way of the Lowcountry is also focusing on raising money for victims of Hurricane Irma, which was the most intense hurricane observed in the Atlantic since 2007 and caused widespread and catastrophic damage in the Caribbean and Florida before turning toward the Lowcountry. All proceeds raised by United Way will be used in Beaufort and Jasper counties.

Local Kroger stores and the Richardson Group are also getting in on the effort.

Kroger asked customers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar and reserved the extra cents for the American Red Cross. The Richardson Group’s Local Pie restaurants in Bluffton and Hilton

From the left, Rainbow International of the Low Country regional sales director Laurie Towler and administrative assistant Beth Moore pose with donations they will be sending to Texas for Hurricane Harvey victims.

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Head, as well as its its FISH Seafood & Raw Bar, each hosted a fundraising night and sent 50 percent of proceeds to the American Red Cross for Harvey victims.

Morris Garage & Towing in Bluffton took a truckload of supplies to Texas for Hurricane Harvey victims on Sept. 2.

Co-owner Phillip Robinowich said the business planned a day to collect more supplies, but had to postpone it due to Hurricane Irma.

“I think we see America’s best colors under times of distress, unfortunately, but it’s still heartwarming to see people come together during times that are difficult,” Robinowich said. “You never know when we may be on the receiving end of that.” M

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From left: Jerry Wise, Liz Shrieve, Steven Bell, Lisa Lewellen, Philip Searcy and Naomi Nieves pose for a photo Sept.

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Coligny Park

now set for 2020 THOSE LOOKING FORWARD TO A NEW AND IMPROVED COLIGNY BEACH AREA ARE GOING TO HAVE TO WAIT

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he island’s expenisve recovery from Hurricane Matthew combined with a complicated bidding process for the multi-tiered project will delay the completion of the beach area redevelopment until 2020 at the earliest, town officials said.

“There are a lot of factors in play, but first and foremost, the recovery efforts have limited the town’s funding of shortterm projects,” said Town of Hilton Head Island urban designer Chris Darnell.

“We know how much people want this project, but we are looking to create the best possible result here, and that is going to take more time.”

In the heart of the Coligny district, about 11 acres are scheduled to be redeveloped bween the town’s existing beach parking lot and Circle Center on Pope Avenue. The park will include a Lowcountry-themed playground, discovery trail, The Sandbox: An Interactive Children’s Museum, and a large green area where outdoor events will be held, said Kyle Theodore, principal at Wood + Partners Inc. The Hilton Head Island-based firm created the conceptual plan for the project. The centerpiece of the playground will be a play structure replica of Capt. William Hilton’s ship, “The Adventure.” Kids will be able to wade and splash in a water feature modelled on a tidal pool.

Work was initially set to begin in October 2016, but the start date has been pushed back, in part due to the effects of Hurricane Matthew. Another hurdle in beginning the project may have been in figuring out exactly how to start.

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In addition to the park and museum, the plan calls for roadwork along Pope Avenue, Lagoon Road, Nassau Street and South Forest Beach Drive. The scope of the plan proved to be too daunting for local firms.

“We put the project out to bid as one big project and the feedback we got was that it was just too massive of a job for any one contractor,” Darnell said. “So we have gone back to the drawing board and broken up the various tasks.”

The bidding will now be done in three parts — the roadwork, the park and playground, and the building of the new museum. In 2016, the town estimated the cost of the park and children’s museum at about $12 million. In 2015, the roadwork was estimated to cost about $3.3 million.

Darnell said these estimates are subject to change.

So now that a contractor-friendly bidding process has been figured out, why hasn’t work begun? In part because town staff needs to draw up new bidding documents. Also, many of the town’s planners and designers are still trying to get the island back to normal in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.

“We’re still working on stormwater drainage issues related to Matthew, and it’s been all-consuming for many of us,” Darnell said.

And just when the island was beginning to feel normal again, town officials were forced to prepare for another major hit from Hurricane Irma.

“We are all thankful that that was [not as bad as it could have been] and are all breathing a sigh of relief, but

Coligny Park will include a playground, the Sandbox children’s museum, a discovery trail and a grassy area to be used for outdoor events.

Rendering Courtesy of Wood + Partners Inc. and The Town of Hilton Head Island

the planning ahead of a hurricane like that, there is a lot of time put in there,” Darnell said.

Once the town is ready to put the project out for bid once more, it will be up to Hilton Head Town Council to settle on a timetable for the project. Council members have objected to disrupting multiple tourist seasons. Roadwork will cause the most disturbance.

Darnell said that the town wants to deliver what most people have said they want.

“We want to get this project right.

We’ve talked to residents and the overwhelming response is they don’t want a watered-down version of what they expected,” he said. “But we’re trying to be as transparent as possible in letting folks know why this is delayed.”

The current plan calls for bidding to begin in mid to late 2018. Construction would begin in 2019 and would likely take 14 months to complete, leading to the currently estimated fall 2020 completion date.

“The town has recognized that high-quality public spaces contribute to improved quality of life for our community and encourage private sector redevelopment,” Wood + Partners’ Theodore said.

Residents hope it’s worth the wait. M

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t St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, everyone sits together in the cafeteria for lunch: doctors, parents and patients. It’s an opportunity for those affected by childhood cancer to comfort and interact with others dealing with the same things. This special facility is on the frontlines in the battle against the disease, and it’s the inspiration for Hilton Head Island residents Claire and Tony Karnas.

The Karnas family has lived all over the country thanks to Tony’s career as an officer in the U.S. Navy, while Claire worked as a teacher. Eventually, they landed in Arlington, Virginia, for his last assignment and eventual retirement. The family considered the city home, and settled there while their two daughters

completed high school and college.

Claire and Tony bought a piece of retirement property to be close to one of their children in the Williamsburg area, but her work as a molecular biologist led their daughter to relocate to Pennsylvania. The couple was left with a valuable lot in a golf community right on one of the holes, but they postponed building and moved further south, closer to their other daughter.

A trip to Beaufort stayed on the couple’s mind. They rented a marshfront house and were impressed with the peace and tranquility. Hilton Head was a compromise of sorts. It offered plenty of golf, restaurants and entertainment, while its easy access to travel kept them involved with their seven grandchildren.

The Karnases found a marshfront home

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OVER THE YEARS, THE COUPLE HAD BECOME PASSIONATE ABOUT ST. JUDE’S MISSION, AND WANTED TO HELP FACILITATE ITS RESEARCH PROJECTS AND CLINICAL TRIALS.

and were pleased with their location, which meant they no longer needed the lot back in Williamsburg. Over the years, the couple had become passionate about St. Jude’s mission, and wanted to help facilitate its research projects and clinical trials. They decided there was no better way to do that than to donate their Virginia property to the hospital to fund the Genomes for Kids clinical trial.

The clinical trial offers families the opportunity to test a child’s tumor, mapping the changes in the genes that caused it to grow. In learning why the tumor may have formed, doctors hope they’ll be able to pinpoint how the tumor will respond to treatment and, as a result, choose the best option to fight that child’s cancer. Coupling this individualized therapy with St. Jude’s resources and atmosphere, children are given the best chances of defeating their diseases.

When they decided to donate the land, Claire and Tony contacted St. Jude and went to visit the facility. Claire was particularly struck by the hospital’s unique environment.

“You see the children’s smiles and they are pulling them around in wagons instead of wheelchairs to make them feel like they aren’t in the hospital,” she said. “St. Jude does such a fabulous job of research and caring for the families and children with their siblings and peers.”

The couple was among the first to donate land to the hospital, making the process a little complicated. But their efforts were worth it: As word of their donation spread, others were inspired to help as well. A retired couple donated a similar property to the hospital, while another gave a vacation home. All the donated real estate was sold to fund the free care St. Jude offers to the children that it serves, as well as its research and trials — which the children’s hospital shares with other cancer centers worldwide to ensure as much progress is being made to end childhood cancers as possible. M

To learn more about St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or make a donation, go to stjude.org or call 1-800-822-6344.

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Amy Prater and her mother, Susan Key, smile for a photo in May 2013 at the Keys’ home in Toccoa, Ga.

THE POWER OF PINK MOTHER-DAUGHTER DUO JUST TWO OF THE LOWCOUNTRY WOMEN HONORING THE FIGHT CANCER TOGETHER AT ANNUAL WALK.

BY AMY COYNE BREDESON

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hen Hilton Head Island resident Amy Prater was diagnosed with stage 3 ERpositive, HER2-negative breast cancer in 2010 at the age of 41, she got proactive.

She had three tumors on her left breast, the largest measuring 9 centimeters, so she underwent eight rounds of chemotherapy, 33 radiation treatments, a double mastectomy, the removal of 23 lymph nodes and reconstruction surgery.

Just three years later, she learned her mother also was battling the disease.

For years, Prater’s mother, Susan Key

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of Toccoa, Georgia, had experienced problems with her breasts. She had at least four surgical biopsies before being diagnosed with cancer in 2013.

“I knew the day I went for the results that this was different,” Key said. “When my doctor told me, I could only think of Amy and what she had been through.

Yes, I was frightened; however, I never shed a tear because I knew I would call Amy as soon as I got home and everything would be fine.”

A needle biopsy confirmed Key had cancer, but it turned out to be a

different type than her daughter’s. After a lumpectomy on Sept. 11, 2013, Key underwent 33 treatments of radiation.

Because her cancer was caught early, she didn’t require chemotherapy. And her daughter was able to coach her through the radiation process, easing some of her concerns.

In honor of their joint effort to fight cancer, Prater signed up for Pledge the Pink, a walk Sept. 21-24 on Daufuskie, Callawassie and Hilton Head islands.

Formerly known as LoCo Motion, the event raises money for cancer treatment,

Hilton Head Island resident Amy Prater poses with a LoCo Motion flag in August 2015 at the Medical University of South Carolina, where she was for her fifth and final surgery.

research and prevention.

This is Prater’s fourth year participating in the event, and this time, her mother was there to cheer her on.

“It was a very special moment for all,” Prater said about the first walk she attended, which was just after her mother’s diagnosis. “My sister, my cousin, many friends and myself continue the

Susan Key, mother of Amy Prater, poses with a LoCo Motion flag in September 2015 at the Stephens County Hospital, where she underwent a lumpectomy.

tradition of walking for Team Key.” Both women are now cancer-free.

Prater’s younger sister, Allison Carron, is being monitored closely just in case.

Breast cancer is something no one wants to experience, but having someone to lean on helped the motherdaughter pair through the toughest battles of their lives.

Susan Key and her daughter Amy Prater celebrate their success in fighting breast cancer on Thanksgiving 2016 on Hilton Head Island.

“My doctor told me that my life would become much richer because of my journey,” Prater said. “She was right. I am grateful for every waking moment. Life is such a gift.” M For more information about Pledge the Pink, go to pledgethepink.com.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? McKenzie Eddy

BY MARCO FREY | PHOTO BY SEAN MONEY & ELIZABETH FAY

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hen I stepped on stage with my rock band at King Dusko in Charleston in 2012, I didn’t know that McKenzie Eddy, founder of the small bar and performance space, was from Hilton Head Island. And I knew nothing of her past life running a record label in New York City.

When I called her mid-September, Eddy had traded the City of Dreams for the Holy City. She spoke to me via Skype from her Beaufain Street office in downtown Charleston. As she graced me with her yoga-trained gaze, she caught me up to speed on this second renaissance, having left her past life behind. She remarked, “It’s an interesting time to live in this crazy, dark place everyone’s told is the best city in the world while it’s sinking.”

Eddy was referring to recent flooding during Hurricane Irma and how, in Charleston, flooding always hits poorer, mostly black neighborhoods harder.

But Eddy has dug into the South for the long haul, where she now tackles the tense local politics of gentrification while admittedly being part of a new wave. Eddy sings in a hip-hop band and teaches yoga at a studio in the trendy Neck district, once a dusty no-man’s-land filled with strip clubs. The area is now home to a business incubator, software company and craft breweries.

But Eddy had lived a vastly different

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past life in New York City, working for Damon Dash, hip-hop mogul and founder of Roc-a-Fella records. In 2008, just days after graduating college, she flew up, interned for the first few months, and then earned a permanent position as his immediate assistant.

Meanwhile, she started diving into the indie scene, a younger generation of underground music-makers who blurred genres and produced low-budget records. And when she opened Dash’s eyes to the movement, it would define the next five years of her budding career.

In 2009, Eddy turned Dash onto The Black Keys, a rock band established in the indie scene but not yet mainstream.

She suggested they collaborate with rappers, fusing two worlds in a record called “Blakroc.”

Later that year, Dash opened a creative space in a four-story TriBeCa warehouse complete with a recording studio. DD172, as they called the fertile environment, found hungry newcomers working alongside established rappers and producers. “It was magical. Erykah Badu was around and Mos Def would be asleep in the office in a karate gi,” she said. “We called the place ‘24 Hour Karate School.’”

Eddy was put in charge of the music label, which they called Bluroc, where she produced many collaborative albums featuring various rappers, including

Mos Def, Curren$y and RZA. She found herself on a 60-city tour with the rapper Murs in 2011, playing to ever bigger crowds the closer they got to the West Coast. The tour hit its peak at the iconic Fillmore Theatre in San Francisco. It was during this fruitful period that Eddy also produced her own music through the label, tapping into the talent around her and filming music videos she released online. In one of her songs she sings, “Oh I’m just stapled here but just be clear, it’s only Mercury.” Whether she knew it at the time, the astrological lyrics forecast the future.

“When I got back to New York from that exhausting tour,” Eddy said, “I was like ‘I don’t want this to be my home anymore.’ I needed space from Damon’s strong personality and wanted a deeper connection with my community. My suitcase was full. And then I moved down South and threw it off a bridge.”

Eddy re-discovered the Holy City when Ayoka Lucas, founder of Charleston Fashion Week, asked her to perform in 2012. On her visit, she noticed the creative energy creeping north up King Street. Things were gentrifying, for better or worse, and she wanted to have an impact. She started King Dusko, a small bar, art gallery, and outdoor stage.

“My vision was to have a space where everyone is welcome. I didn’t realize that was a radical notion for downtown

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MY SUITCASE WAS FULL. AND THEN I MOVED DOWN SOUTH AND THREW IT OFF A BRIDGE. Charleston,” she said. Everything, from the window displays (think deranged mannequins) to the hip-hop pumping from the speakers, was unusual for the once-sleepy Southern town. She would feature local musicians and artists who were just getting their start, without much concern for profit or commercial appeal. “It was a special time where the stars aligned and I met so many creative, amazing people. It was an amazing way to be reintroduced to the city,” she said.

But Upper King Street was gentrifying fast and after a three-year run, her landlords wouldn’t renew her lease.

Unfortunately, it took a tragedy to define her next chapter. In June, 2015, a young white supremacist strode into ‘Mother Emanuel’ Church, one of the oldest black churches in the U.S.,

killing nine congregants and bringing Charleston to its knees. Two months later, Eddy rallied with the community to organize a memorial concert called High Harmony. “The idea was to get people that are into gospel and into hip-hop and into rock all in the same room,” she said.

The diverse band she formed to play there eventually became the Very Hypnotic Soul Band, featuring not only her fiancé-to-be but also a political black rapper named Benjamin Starr. The band went on to release its first album the next year and facilitated a panel discussion called “Southern Discomfort” on inclusiveness in the music scene.

It’s clear that a lot has changed for Eddy since moving back home to the South four years ago. She now teaches five yoga classes a week, sharing her lifelong practice

with others. She’s started a creative agency with her fiancé, Elliott Smith, called McK&E to consolidate the skills they’ve honed over the years. Early next year, she will marry the “recovering lawyer,” she jokes, who now creates huge murals, stays active in city politics, and plays in their band. And this Fall, she’ll release her first solo album in over five years.

Life seems to be coming full circle for Eddy, whose New York days have left an unmistakable mark in her work ethic, social activism, and love for hip-hop.

Soon, she’ll move into her first home with not only her future husband but also the rapper in their band. Come January, he’ll officiate the wedding. “Sometimes, I’m like, woah, couldn’t have called that one,” she said. “It’s pretty dope. I’m right where I want to be.” M

Note: At 18, I left the island and never looked back. I struck out to New York City where I write and play jazz. Now I’m coming full circle, catching up each month with a Lowcountry native who also set sail for new horizons. We ask ourselves what it meant to grow up on a resort island and how far we’ve come. To nominate someone special, email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com.

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omewhere in the middle of the woods on Daufuskie Island — we’re not at liberty to say where — a tiny house is making a huge statement. It’s the affordable housing of the future, with the American dream of owning a home adjusted to the scale of modern living.

It’s a statement about living in tune with the environment, completely removed as it is from the grid.

It’s a statement that James McGrath has helped others achieve as owner of Tiny Homes of Hilton Head. And now, under the watchful eyes of DIY Network cameras, it’s a statement he’s finally making for himself.

Along with his girlfriend, Christina Rodgers, McGrath was at press time undergoing construction on Daufuskie of a tiny home, a 200-square-foot house similar to the ones he builds with his business. One striking difference about this house, apart from the reality TV show documenting its construction, is that it will be built entirely off the grid.

“We have not and will not connect to the grid unless deemed absolutely necessary,” McGrath said. “It takes a certain kind of person to bear this climate.

The heat this summer was absurd. Being in the Lowcountry as long as I have, and working outdoors, I’m pretty used to it.”

There are, naturally, a few hurdles that come with living off the grid on an island as remote as Daufuskie.

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spotty along some roads and Internet comes strictly in the form of restaurant Wi-Fi. And those are just the “luxuries” he’s given up to make his statement about affordable living. Even something as simple as drinking water becomes complicated when living off-grid on an island with no bridge.

To preserve his commitment to ecofriendly living, dishes are cleaned using mostly boiling water, with a drop of soap if needed. “Citrus-based soap doesn’t affect the water, therefore there are no chemicals in the rinse water.”

Electricity is provided by a generator that can run eight hours on a single

PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN TINY HOUSES ALSO REPORT SPENDING MORE TIME OUTDOORS AND FEELING A GREATER SENSE OF COMMUNITY.

“We have a dear friend and local captain help us with this task,” McGrath said. “We purchase distilled water five gallons at a time, we then cool it with ice and drink about a gallon a day per person. We travel with around 35 to 50 gallons; it’s a great workout.”

gallon of gasoline to power the lights and fans, charge the 12-volt system and freeze off the refrigerator.

“During the really hot days, it costs around $4 in gas to do all this,” he said.

“Most people spend more than that just cooling their cars off or waiting in line to

LIVING IN A TINY HOUSE CAN HELP RESIDENTS ACHIEVE A SUSTAINABLE AND RELATIVELY INEXPENSIVE LIFESTYLE.

get over the bridges to Hilton Head.”

While construction on the tiny house was underway, the couple became very acquainted with public restrooms and showers, although at press time they were working on systems with composting and combustible means to deal with wastewater.

Intentional living can be a little more work, but it’s worth it to achieve financial freedom.

“Banks lend you money, charging you to do so, but if you get sick, or hurt it’s ‘tough luck, pay your bills.’ Because it’s paid for, this house is ours,” McGrath said.

Living in a tiny house can help residents achieve a sustainable and relatively inexpensive lifestyle. Industry statistics show that 68 percent of tiny house owners don’t have mortgages, and 55 percent have more savings — $10,972 on average — than the typical American. People who live in tiny houses also report spending more time outdoors and feeling a greater sense of community. Peace of mind comes with lighter financial burdens and a greater ease of mobility.

After 13 years in the construction field, and months spent building his off-the-grid hideaway on Daufuskie, McGrath is able to do what many only dream of: completely leave the rat race and build a life with his own bare hands.

He points to places like Palmetto Bluff as examples in sustainable development, but also notes the incredible price tag that comes with such a lifestyle. It’s something he sees being done on Daufuskie in a much more affordable fashion.

“People here know about sustainable practices. They hold their own farmers market. They share catches from the sea. It’s a real community,” he said.

Their new tiny home has also proven to be the perfect place for McGrath and Rodgers to reconnect and spend time with their rescues, Lenny the pit bull and Herman the squirrel, before welcoming their son to the world. That’s right: Throughout the process of building and living in an off-thegrid hideaway in the Daufuskie heat, Rodgers was expecting. “(She) never once complained,” McGrath said. “Well, until the big fan would go off at night when the generator needed to be refueled.”

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Ocean to Ocean HILTON HEAD COUPLE TREKS ACROSS AMERICA IN A 1960 MGA SPORTS CAR

Lee and Liz Niner drive into Solvang, Calif., their final destination as part of an MGA international gathering.

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iz Niner, a retired special education teacher’s aide, decided that 2017 was the year she would check off another item on her bucket list: Traveling across the U.S. in a 1960 MGA sports car.

She and her husband, Lee, have been involved with MG sports cars since 1981. They spent years showing off their three cars around the U.S. and in Canada and Great Britain, so it made sense that a cross-country trip would be on her to-do list. But for Liz, it wasn’t just another ride.

In 1996, she was diagnosed with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy — a genetic disorder that causes progressive weakness primarily in the muscles of the face, shoulder blades, upper arms and lower legs. Today, her health makes it difficult to get in and out of the couple’s remaining MGA 1600 sports car, and she went from walking slowly to using a cane to now using a walker. But she was determined not to let her disease get in the way of her travels.

The couple set off on their trek in June, leaving their home at TidePointe on Hilton Head Island and driving 600 miles up the East Coast to Virginia Beach, Virginia. There, they joined six other MGA drivers taking part in the Ocean

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to Ocean caravan organized by the Mid Atlantic Chapter of the North American MGA Register, an organization for classic car lovers.

They traveled 300 to 400 miles each day on secondary roads, leaving plenty of time to take in local sights. Westward across Virginia, Tennessee and Arkansas, Liz navigated the MG, her walker strapped to the top of two soft pieces of luggage on the rack mounted on the car’s trunk. Crossing the Mississippi River, they headed westward through Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, where temperatures regularly soared above 100 degrees.

But still the couple cruised on, rolling down the famed Route 66 and staying in an authentic 1950s motel, where the period bathtub was a challenge for Liz and her limited mobility. But she wasn’t discouraged, thanks to her disciplined exercise and physical therapy regime of floor exercises, machines and water aerobics — and the set of rubber stretching bands she used to exercise nightly while on the road — which kept her core strong and made traveling in the confines of the MG comfortable.

“I really wanted to send a message to anybody that I encountered that

somebody with FSH can do things, meet people and experience the sights and sounds of a cross-country trip in a period sports car,” she said. “Heck, if I could do the trip in a 57-year-old sports car with no air conditioning and no windows, most anybody could make the trip in a regular car, van or truck.”

From Arizona, the convoy of classic cars headed to California, stopping in Santa Barbara for breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. The MG was shipped back to Hilton Head while Lee and Liz spent another week sightseeing in California, finishing the journey not by car but aboard a plane for a flight back to the Lowcountry and their TidePointe cottage.

The highlight of the trip? The couple agreed the best moments came from experiencing small-town America — enjoying local specialties during meal breaks, talking with residents during gas stops and motel stays.

Liz said the journey reminded her of the lyrics to Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land”: From California to the New York island, From the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters … In the wheat fields waving and dust clouds rolling …

This land was made for you and me.” M

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SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT

COLOR WITH CANDACE Participants in “Color with Candace Whittemore Lovely: The Impressionist Way” enjoyed an afternoon of tea, croissants and crayons at The French Bakery on Hilton Head Island. The next “Color with Candace” event is 3-5 p.m.

Oct. 18. For more information call 843-540-3963.

PLEDGE THE PINK Pledge the Pink raises money for the fight against breast cancer. About 1,500 people participated in three 10-mile walks held over the weekend of Sept. 23-25 in Beaufort County. Walks were held on Daufuskie, Callawassie and Hilton Head islands.

FAMILY PROMISE GIVES THANKS Family Promise of Beaufort County executive director Lynda Halpern (standing) and case manager Jennifer Coleman are grateful for a grant of $5,000 from the Long Cove Club Charitable Advisory Committee. The money will be used for air mattresses, mattress pads, sheet sets and bed pillows for families to use while in the program.

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HEART BALL In September, Peacock Auto Mall and the American Heart Association unveiled the “Midsummer Night’s Dream” theme for the 21st annual Heart Ball of the Southern Coast. Audi Hilton Head is the legacy sponsor for the Heart Ball, which will be held on Feb. 5 with 400 guests expected. “The theme represents making the impossible possible, and that is the American Heart Association’s mission, to end heart disease and stroke,” said Heart Ball Chairwoman Dr. Terri Hubbard. For more information go to www.southerncoastheartball.org.

PRO TENNIS LEAGUE DONATION The Pro Tennis League of Hilton Head Island has made a donation of $2,600 to benefit the PTR Wheelchair Tennis Championships, held Sept. 21-24 at Chaplin Park Tennis Center and Hilton Head Motorcoach Resort.

MAY RIVER MONTESSORI Bluffton’s May River Montessori celebrated its 30th anniversary Sept. 24 at the school’s playground on Calhoun Street with music, speeches, face-painting and refreshments.

The school was founded in 1987 with 16 students, some of whose children now attend the school. Currently, May River Montessori serves 190 students from preschool through sixth grade.

CALLAWASSIE FITNESS CENTER Callawassie Island has unveiled its new 3,300-square-foot fitness center to members. The new building is adjacent to the clubhouse and features state-of-the-art fitness equipment, a mind and body studio and indoor cycling. The club also offers on-site physical therapists, meditation and massage therapy.

REC CENTER OPEN HOUSE At an open house mid-September, Frank Soule, the executive director of the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association, showed off the expansion and renovation in progress at the 30-year-old Island Rec Center. The expansion will add a second gym, elevated indoor walking track, fitness equipment and rooms for classes, activities and meetings. The finished 42,000-square-foot space will offer activities for children, families and seniors.

DANCE BOOSTERS Dance Boosters of Bluffton, Inc. will hold an oyster roast from 4-6:30 p.m. Nov. 5. at Bluffton Oyster Company Park. The nonprofit group supports young dancers in the Bluffton School of Dance Company program. The evening will include a silent auction, cork pull and dance performances. For tickets email danceboostersofbluffton@gmail.com or call 843- 815-2619.

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Sheltering Boats

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By Melinda Copp | Photos by John Brackett

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AS SOON AS HURRICANE IRMA STARTED HEADING TOWARD THE LOWCOUNTRY, THE CREW AT HILTON HEAD BOATHOUSE STARTED PREPARING FOR THE WORST.

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uring normal times, boathouses stack boats on on top of the other inside massive dry stack storage barns, all the way up to the ceiling. But when a named storm threatens, the Hilton Head Boathouse also has to make room for the boats of the North End Charter Fleet and other customers who usually keep their boats in the water and don’t have trailers or other ways to get the vessels out during dangerous weather.

“At an in-water marina, no matter how well you tie your boat, it’s how well the other guy tied his,” said Grant Kaple, manager of the Hilton Head Boathouse. “Once a boat gets loose, it gets ugly.”

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All boats had been removed from the water at Hilton Head Boathouse as Irma approached.

Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency. Their goal was to wrap up preparations by the evening of Sept. 7, well in advance of the storm.

Storing the boats, which range from 18 feet to 37 feet long, involves using a 100,000-pound forklift to hoist the vessels out of the water and transport them to the dry stack facility. This isn’t your son’s toy truck.

“The super-size forklift can lift 26,000 pounds,” Kaple said.

The boathouse’s hurricane storage fee of $500 a year guarantees that customers’ boats are removed from the water and secured indoors in the case of a named storm like Irma or Matthew. Out of that annual fee, $200 can be applied to repair services at the boathouse. And no matter how many named storms make their way toward the Lowcountry each year, the boathouse staff will always be there for their customers.

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Boats stored in Hilton Head Boathouse await the arrival of Hurricane Irma.

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subscribed to the boathouse’s hurricane protection plan each year since 2004 or 2005. “I haven’t used the hurricane protection very many years — we used it last year, we’re using it this year, and we used it one other time. But it’s peace of mind.”

Stickel said even the best defense can’t always withstand Mother Nature — last year’s Hurricane Matthew left lasting damage at the Long Cove boat dock and even managed to sink a few boats.

“It’s best to get your boat out of the water” when a storm approaches, he said.

And riding out the storm at harbor isn’t as easy as just leaving your boat in the water, experts say. You’ll need special equipment and skills, and even then there is the risk of damage to docks, other boats and property.

“It’s been kind of brutal this year,” said Kaple, who had to turn customers away at the boathouse as Irma approached.

“I want to help people, but there’s no room at the inn.”

Most of Hilton Head Boathouse’s space in its 280-boat dry stack is devoted to regular customers. The hurricane storage is a mobile rack that’s used just for boats in the boathouse’s hurricane protection program. Currently, the capacity is 10 boats. In the past, the boathouse had been able to accommodate up to 20, but Kaple said the area’s growing population of boaters has put a strain on storage demands — and the boathouse has had to limit the size of its hurricane program because the effort required to pick up, transport and store the boats. To make sure your boat is in the best hands during a hurricane, Kaple said, boat owners must start planning far ahead of the storm.

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Cleaning for a Reason

CANCER PATIENTS CAN RECOVER IN A NICE CLEAN HOME THANKS TO A LOCAL BUSINESS

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hen you’re not feeling well, housework can seem like an insurmountable chore. But it’s one cancer patients in the Lowcountry don’t have to worry about thanks to Christopher and Kety Gomez.

The couple, who own and operate HH Cleaning Services on Hilton Head Island, are excited to donate their services to the national nonprofit Cleaning for a Reason — helping out at the homes of women fighting cancer, they say, was the least they could do to help community members in need.

Cleaning for a Reason — founded in 2006 in Lewisville, Texas — provides free cleaning services to women undergoing cancer treatments throughout the United States and Canada so they can focus on their health. The charity’s founder, Debbie Sardone, began the nonprofit group after a client called her Texas-based cleaning company to cancel the service because expensive cancer treatments left her little room in her budget for professional cleaning services. Sardone saw a need and ran with it, and since its founding the organization has helped more than 25,000 women thanks to its network of more than 1,200 cleaning companies around the nation.

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For the Gomez family, Cleaning for a Reason’s mission hit close to home: Christopher lost his father to cancer, so providing a better quality of life for people who are fighting the disease is something the couple is very passionate about. When a local woman in need contacts Cleaning for a Reason, the nonprofit group reaches out to the Gomezes to schedule a cleaning.

While the charity focuses on women, HH Cleaning Services also recently helped a man with cancer living in the Moss Creek community.

A LITTLE HELP MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE. – Leticia Wideman, HH Cleaning Services

Leticia Wideman, office manager with HH Cleaning Services, said she has been amazed by the impact the service has had on Lowcountry residents. The clients, she said, are often relieved and emotional when they receive the much-needed assistance “A little help makes a big difference,” she said.

The women the company assists are often battling different types of cancer, and the company strives to be sensitive to their needs. The Gomezes make sure to inquire about the types of chemicals and cleaning methods that should be used in the home, and the couple hopes that their work with Cleaning for a Reason helps their employees feel more connected to the Lowcountry community.

HH Cleaning Services provides residential, commercial and resort cleaning on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton. Through its sister company, Hilton Head Soft Spray, the company offers exterior cleaning on roofs, driveways, decks, patios and more.

Those receiving cancer treatments and who could use some help around the house can apply to Cleaning for a Reason by going to cleaningforareason.org or by calling 877-337-3348.

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f you were in a sunny spot during August’s solar eclipse, you probably watched in awe as the moon stole the sun’s light for a minute. In just an hour, the energy generated by the sun is strong enough to power the needs of the planet for an entire year. And yet solar power makes up only a sliver of our total energy production.

Here in the Lowcountry, postcardperfect vistas and oak-lined roads suggest a life exempt from modern concerns.

But for some homeowners, the financial and environmental benefits of solar power have made high-tech solutions attractive. Because many communities are private, homeowners in Hilton Head Island and Bluffton may have to confront bureaucracy to install environmentally friendly technologies. While the solar industry keeps improving in efficiency and aesthetics, community covenants have been slow to adapt.

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A recent report by national research firm Solar Power Rocks ranking states on a “Solar Report Card” — based on criteria ranging from barriers to use to installation to tax incentives — listed South Carolina as 32nd, just behind North Carolina. While South Carolinians face substantial obstacles to installing solar panels, the state’s solar tax credit allows homeowners to deduct 25 percent of the cost of their system for up to 10 years.

Industry analysts have calculated that most systems will pay for themselves within seven years and will provide a 16 percent return on investment thereafter.

South Carolina also receives more hours of sunlight per day than many other states, so the potential for profit is there.

But in the age-old tussle between individual and collective rights, solar power is no exception. In private communities, community aesthetic ordinances are giving some individual homeowners a headache

when they try to install solar systems. While some states have implemented laws to override private community ordinances, South Carolina doesn’t offer this protection to homeowners. While some communities have overhauled their policies to adapt to solar, many private neighborhoods have not followed suit.

Many communities prohibit anything on the roof, including satellite dishes and solar panels. Others allow the panels, but rules governing their placement can make actually installing them a challenge.

Often, solar panels are prohibited if they are visible from the street. Other communities outlaw the panels if visible from a golf course.

In some communities, rules about solar panels date from the days when the systems were an eyesore. But today, solar technology is more attractive and less obtrusive. Previous bright reflective panels have been replaced by more discreet designs, and today they can be mounted flush against a home’s roof.

Owners of solar companies can make recommendations on panel placement, but it’s up to the homeowner to get permission from the community board.

“Facing east, south, and west provides the most solar value,” said Steven Schwartz, owner of Hilton Head Solar Power.

These companies often meet with local community boards to educate them about solar power and to help clients fill out applications for permission and submit the design sketches that many architectural review boards require. But sometimes, despite their best efforts, communities still say no to solar.

It took Bluffton retiree Mary Watson seven months to jump through all the hoops her community required to place solar panels on her roof — a process she said felt arbitrary.

“It’s kind of economic discrimination because (the community board) picks and chooses who they want to approve.

Who are they to tell me that, in the same community, one person can save money on their power bill and another can’t?” she asked.

But perseverance paid off. In addition to feeling good about conserving energy and helping the environment, Watson

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said her electricity bill has shrunk by 30-35 percent since she installed solar panels. She has learned to run her big appliances like water and dryer during peak sun hours.

“It’s really cool,” Watson said.

“Sometimes you get to watch your meter run backwards.”

When the meter runs backwards, at that moment her solar panels are producing more electricity than she’s using. New technology also allows homeowners to monitor their energy usage on a smart phone, allowing them to time their energy usage coincide with peak sunlight hours.

Meanwhile, the future of solar design continues to evolve. Futuristic car company Tesla is one of the businesses leading the way. Also a leader in the solar industry, Tesla is developing solar panels disguised as roof tiles (also good for the Lowcountry because they will withstand three times the wind speed of ordinary roof tiles).

Other new developments are freeing solar power from rooftops. At the cutting edge are windows embedded with tiny solar cells capable of generating electricity from sunlight and artificial sources alike.

Local governments are also getting into the game. To cut costs, some businesses and homeowners are banding together to buy solar panels in bulk from installation companies. The city of Savannah offers

this opportunity to residents through a municipal initiative, Solarize Savannah.

Solarize is a national program supported by the U.S. Department of Energy that helps local governments buy solar supplies in bulk to encourage their use among residents.

Those who manage private communities in the Lowcountry also have noticed an uptick in interest in solar. They believe the requests are motivated by a combination of financial and environmental concerns.

“Solar is the big new thing that we think we’re going to be seeing a lot more of,” said Heather Houck, community manager at Association Services Inc. on Hilton Head Island.

Community managers know that updating neighborhood covenants is a lengthy process. It doesn’t start until interested residents attend their community’s annual meeting or a board meeting and making a motion to consider a change. The board then comes up with sample language to amend the covenants, and a designated number of residents have to vote to approve the change. Often, the services of an attorney are needed. Interested homeowners might feel like they need to channel the tenacity of the sun to achieve this goal, but even in the “Slowcountry,” solar is here to stay. M October 2017 61

Boys, Arnold & Company W E A LT H M A N A G E M E N T (From left to right) Tommy Arnold, Founding Partner and Former Chairman; Jon Vannice, CEO; John Rhodin, CFO

HISTORY Since establishing its office on Hilton Head Island in 1996, Boys, Arnold and Company has grown to be one of the premier private wealth management firms in the Lowcountry. The North Carolinabased, employee-owned firm was started

by Waring Boys in Asheville, N.C. in 1977 and is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The company’s office on the Island was opened in 1996 by Tommy Arnold, one of the firm’s first two owners. He and his wife, Gene, had been property owners in Sea Pines since 1988 and were spending an increasing portion of the year on the Island, following her retirement as a faculty member at UNC- Asheville. At that point the firm was almost twenty years old, with many of its clients either owning property or vacationing here. Additionally, a considerable number lived in Charleston and elsewhere in the Lowcountry. Over the ensuing twenty-one years, the company has established a reputation as a hightouch, fee-only advisor to a select number of families and non-profit institutions across the Lowcountry. In total, the firm manages almost $1.2 billion for clients in thirty states and several foreign countries, many of these being second, third, and fourth generations of clients originally from the Carolinas.

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Ann Miller (account administrator.) The members of this group represent over 115 years of experience in the financial services field. As is the case with the firm’s fifteen employees in North Carolina, each participates in equity ownership through the company’s retirement plan.

COLLABORATORS AND PARTNERS The Boys, Arnold wealth management approach is grounded in a collaborative model that provides each client a lead counselor and lead administrator, and is supported by the firm’s entire professional team, on the Island and in Asheville.

The counselor and administrator are selected based on matching strengths and professional skills with the individual client’s particular personality and needs.

This emphasis on personal attention and collaboration extends to the firm’s relationships with its clients’ other trusted advisors, typically their legal and tax professionals.

The idea of partnership also extends into the communities of Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, where the company and its employees have actively supported numerous non-profit organizations, whether they be clients or not. “We especially value the relationships we have enjoyed with non-profit organizations, and recognize the positive impact they have on the lives of all members within the community, and helping these organizations is some of the most gratifying work we do”, Arnold observed.

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WHAT IS WEALTH MANAGEMENT? As practiced at Boys, Arnold, wealth management starts with an in-depth analysis of a client’s situation: problems, concerns, needs, goals, and priorities.

This analysis becomes the foundation for a comprehensive financial plan, a roadmap for getting the client to the desired outcomes. This planning process is just as applicable for institutional clients as with families. The second aspect of wealth management, and the one most commonly identified with the industry is portfolio management- the investing function. Portfolio management works from the broad issue of asset allocation through to the selection of specific investment securities, including the ongoing management of these once they are in place. Finally, Boys, Arnold has its own trust bank, chartered in North Carolina, which allows for the exercise of fiduciary functions that extend beyond the limits imposed on registered investment advisory firms (RIA’s.) However, as Eric Magnin pointed out in discussing the counselor role, “In real life, we often are advising or helping facilitate in the areas of borrowing, real estate transactions, funding children’s or grandchildren’s education or medical care, buying versus financing a new car, etc. The value of an effective counselor reaches far beyond competing against a stock index.”

NEW OFFICES At the time of Hurricane Matthew, the firm suffered temporary setback when its office at Dunmore Court was flooded and had to be rebuilt. This setback, which caused the office to be relocated to temporary quarters for nearly nine months, presented an opportunity to redesign and upgrade the offices. An Open House celebration is planned in October to mark the firm’s 40th anniversary as well as the completion of the renovation.

LOOKING AHEAD When asked about the company’s priorities looking head, the firm’s President Jon Vannice explained, “In an industry and an era in which the values of trustworthiness and honesty have been called increasingly into question, we have kept these at the top of our business philosophy. They apply to how we relate with our clients, how we interact with the professionals we work with, and how we partner with one another.

We strive to hold these values foremost in our minds as we conduct our business. If we are successful in this regard, we believe that we will succeed in continuing to grow our business for years to come.”

OCTOBER AT THE HERITAGE LIBRARY ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND Reserve all events online at HeritageLib.org or call 843.686.6560.

October 1st - 2:00pm

October 10th - 10:30am

October 14th - Times Vary

Tea with Phoebe Waight Elliott at The Heritage Library

Tuesday Morning History Class at The Heritage Library • $10/person

Hilton Head Island History Day

Come have tea with the (character) wife of William Elliott who was the first to successfully grow Sea Island Cotton commercially at Myrtle Bank Plantation, the area we know as Dolphin Head in Hilton Head Plantation, today.

Join us for a 1 and 1/2-hour talk about the history of Hilton Head Island and the historic sites on the island accompanied by a map that you can then use for your own self-guided tour of the sites by car or by bicycle.

October 3rd - 10:30am

What were pirates doing the in the waters of the Lowcountry before the Revolutionary War? Who were they?

October 4th - 1:30-3:30pm Wednesday Ancestry Classes at The Heritage Library • $10/members, $15/non-members

Mackiev Family Tree Maker 2017 is Here! So Get With the Program!

Are you researching and saving your info on scraps of paper, posting your tree on line at ancestry.com, or doing nothing with your research? If so, this class is for you!

October 17th - 10:30am Tuesday Morning History Class at The Heritage Library • $10/person

Tuesday Morning History Class at The Heritage Library • $10/person

Pirates of the Lowcountry

Tickets range from $15 to $35/person Enjoy experiencing Hilton Head Island history up-close on History Day. Tours by Trolley or Bike.

Historic Sites of Hilton Head Island

The Story of Mitchelville

October 11th - 1:30-3:30pm Wednesday Ancestry Classes at The Heritage Library • $10/members, $15/non-members

Autosomal DNA Make the Most of your Results If you have tested your autosomal DNA with Ancestry, Family Tree DNA, or 23andme, this lecture is for you.

Jan Alpert will review all three websites with suggestions for contacting cousins and analyzing your DNA results.

Learn how the Gullah people were brought to Hilton Head Island as slaves, how their culture has survived, flourished and what is being done today to save that culture and preserve it for future generations.

October 18th - 1:30-3:30pm

Looking For German Ancestors?

Research Techniques and Sources; Part I

Wednesday Ancestry Classes at The Heritage Library • $10/members, $15/non-members

Making Sense of the Census Records Trace your family tree every ten years from 1940 to 1790 and see the wonderful things you can learn about them. The lecture will review the information which is unique in each census year and why it is important to find your family in every census including 1940 and those before 1850.

Wednesday Ancestry Classes at The Heritage Library • $10/members, $15/non-members

Were your German ancestors really German? Identify resources that will help you further your research beyond ancestry. com. Compare German “Fraktur” to modern handwriting as a helpful tool for translating documents.

October 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th 6:30pm and 8:00pm Ghosts & Myths at the Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Experience the chills of the paranormal and ghost stories of the Lowcountry as we bring to life The Boo Hag, Andrew Baynard, Cap’n Jack Stoney and William Eddings Baynard of Hilton Head Island.

$65/per person, students free A forum featuring nine speakers on topics pertaining to the archaeology and history of Beaufort County during the Revolutionary War and Plantation Era. Lunch keynote delivered

by Dr. Emory Campbell. Cocktail reception from 4:30pm 6:30pm at the Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum.

The Story of Mitchelville

Hear the story of the establishment of Mitchelville, the nation’s first selfgoverned, freed slave village and the reasons why it should be remembered.

EVERY WEDNESDAY at 10:00am

EVERY THURSDAY at 10:00am

EVERY FRIDAY at 10:00am

Historic Bike Tours at the Sailing & Rowing Center

Tour Historic Ft. Mitchel Hilton Head Plantation

Zion Living History Tours Corner of 278 & Mathews Drive

$15/adult, $10/child (Ages 10+ only) Safe, casual and fun, this tour takes you through the waterfront corridor of historic Squire Pope Road.

The Gullah People and Culture

October 25th - 1:30-3:30pm

Historic Zion Forum at Christ Lutheran Church & Zion Cemetery

Thursday Evening History Classes at The Heritage Library • $10/person

Tuesday Morning & Thursday Evening History Classes at The Heritage Library • $10/person

Hear the story of the establishment of Mitchelville, the nation’s first selfgoverned, freed slave village and the reasons why it should be remembered.

October 13th - 8:30am-6:30pm

October 5th - 7:00pm

October 19th - 7:00pm October 24th - 10:30am

$12/adult, $7/child Tour the Civil War battery on Skull Creek built to protect the Port Royal Sound and the Seabrook Coaling Station.

Tour located in Hilton Head Plantation.

$12/adult, $7/child Meet historical characters who lived on the Island during the Antebellum period and go inside the oldest existing structure on Hilton Head Island.

October 31st - 10:30am Tuesday Morning History Class at The Heritage Library • $10/person

Cemeteries of Hilton Head Island Learn about the history and location of the 16 cemeteries on Hilton Head Island.

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Ancestry Assistance Available in Two Locations...

Heritage Library Hilton Head Island

Open Monday-Friday 10am -3pm 852 William Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 843.686.6560

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Heritage Library Beaufort

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Gold Rush WHETHER BULLION OR BARS, ADDING GOLD COULD BENEFIT MOST PORTFOLIOS

BY ELIHU SPENCER

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t will never be said that old Elihu is a “gold bug” but in times like these, one should be thinking about putting at least some percentage of their portfolio in this commodity.

Who could have guessed that market and geopolitical events would have unfolded the way they have? To recap, in recent weeks we have experienced another terrorist attack in the subways of London and demonstrations by the far right and counter-demonstrations in Charlottesville, Virginia, while North Korea continues its reckless activities in Asia. The United States equity and fixed income markets continue to perform nicely, but concerns have crept into the market. The VIX Index, which is a measure of expected volatility, has swung wildly over the past 30 days.

Market experts suggest that somewhere between 3 percent and 10 percent of an individual’s investable assets should be held in gold as a hedge against unpredictable events and inflations. It is of interest that this year a broad market rally has provided a tide that is raising all ships, but it is notable that gold is up 16 percent through Sept. 1.

Like all commodities, the price of gold is driven by the economic law of supply and demand. But unlike most commodities, gold prices are affected by savings and disposal, not consumption. In fact, most of the gold that has been mined still exists today and can easily be converted into cash, usually through the sale of jewelry or bullion. And unlike other 66 hiltonheadmonthly.com

commodities like oil, the price of gold is driven by market sentiment rather than annual production.

So what are the various means of investing in gold?

The first thing that comes to my wife’s mind is jewelry. As a gift, jewelry can score you some points, but it also generally comes with a design premium. It has also been my experience that it rarely becomes available to trade as gold prices fluctuate. Purely from a portfolio management perspective, I would avoid investing in jewelry and not count on it in your portfolio.

Another investment option — and one commonly favored by individuals — is coins. Now it is important to differentiate between bullion coins, such as the American Eagle or South African Krugerrand, and numismatic coins which are priced on supply and demand as well as rarity and condition. Bullion coins range in size, with the 1-ounce size being the most popular and readily available.

Bullion bars are really the most traditional way of investing in gold.

While rare in the U.S., bullion bars are available in most banks in countries like Canada and Switzerland and usually carry a lower price premium compared to coins. If you decide to invest in gold bullion bars, make sure to get a London Bullion Market certification, which tracks the bars’ “traceable chain of custody” from the time the gold was refined until it is delivered into your custodian’s hands.

Of course, more modern methods of owning gold are available. The first gold exchange-traded fund — carrying the symbol GOLD — was launched in March 2003. Today, traders and long-term investors can invest in any number of EFTs, as well as exchangetraded notes and or closed-end funds that are traded on all the major stock exchanges. There also are a number of gold mining companies who share trade activity in the equity markets.

MARKET EXPERTS SUGGEST THAT SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 3 PERCENT AND 10 PERCENT OF AN INDIVIDUAL’S INVESTABLE ASSETS SHOULD BE HELD IN GOLD Gold can also be held in what are known as gold certificates, giving the owner either an interest in specific gold reserves or in a percentage of the total reserves. In the past, it was common for banks to issue gold certificates, though the practice has died off. For the most adventuresome investor, the New York Commodities Exchange also provides ample opportunities to “play” the volatile gold market with derivatives.

In closing I’d like to caution all my readers that while gold has a place in almost every portfolio, there are advantages and disadvantages — as in every investment — and it is best to seek the advice of investment professionals prior to taking the plunge. M Elihu Spencer is a local amateur economist with a long business history in global finance. His life work has been centered on understanding credit cycles and their impact on local economies. The information contained in this article has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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ON THE MOVE New Hires/Promotions/Awards

J. BANKS DESIGN WELCOMES THREE Elizabeth Simpson, Alyssa Perna and Kathy Stanas have joined the staff of J. Banks Design Group.

Simpson will serve as director of marketing and will be responsible for directing brand exposure, managing Simpson public relations and providing social media and website content. She has more than 15 years of experience in marketing, public relations and graphic design.

Perna will serve as a commercial design assistant. She is a recent Virginia Tech graduate with a bachelor’s degree in interior design.

She will provide administrative support to the commercial design team.

Stanas is a new retail associate at 35 Main St. on Hilton Head Island. She has more than 30 years of experience in retail sales and management, and will assist retail customers and design clients.

NEW WEST MARINE STORE OPENS ON HHI

West Marine, a Waterlife Outfitter, has opened a new, larger store on Hilton Head Island. The 13,000-plussquare-foot store is at 430 William Hilton Parkway.

Store Manager Tom McEwin and his staff of 16 have more than 125 years combined experience in boating, fishing, sailing, cruising and paddling. The store specializes in fishing gear, apparel, engine parts, standup paddleboards, and kayaks and electronics.

BERKELEY HALL LAUNCHES PREMIER BUILDER PROGRAM

Berkeley Hall Club has launched a premier builder program. Industry leaders Arthur Rutenberg Homes, Bluffton firm ACH Custom Homes and Grayhawk Custom Homes of Charleston will build furnished models on club-owned lots. The model homes will be open daily for tours. The "Monceau" custom model home by Arthur Rutenberg Homes is under construction now.

ISLAND GIRL HIRES MARKETING MANAGER

Emily Bonvissuto is the new marketing and online store manager for Island Girl Boutique. She is responsible for promoting the boutique events, as well as marketing research and planning. Bonvissuto is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and has a degree in retail management. She has been with the company since the age of 15.

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RADER JOINS SEA PINES RESORT GOLF CENTER

The Sea Pines Resort has hired Dana Rader as an instructor at its Golf Learning Center. She is a member of LPGA’s Teaching and Club Professional Hall of Fame and was named a Top 100 Teacher in America in GOLF Magazine and a Top 50 Greatest Teacher in America in Golf Digest Magazine. Rader is the author of “Rock Solid Golf: A Foundation for a Lifetime.”

WYCOFF JOINS CHAMBER

Michelle Wycoff has joined the Hilton Head IslandBluffton Chamber of Commerce as vice president of partner advancement and strategic development.

She has more than 20 years of experience in leading teams and client development for companies including IBM, Accenture and MarketSource. Wycoff is a graduate of the University of Georgia and has an executive degree in management of technology from MIT’s Sloan School of Management.

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Terece “Teri” Torquato and Daniel “Coach” Godson Sr. have joined the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island as youth development professionals. Torquato will serve as assistant unit director and is a graduate of William Patterson University in New Jersey, with a degree in communications. Godson will serve as teen director and youth development specialist. He is a graduate of Baruch College of the City University of New York with a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship and small business management.

PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION CENTER MOVES TO BLUFFTON

Beaufort Memorial Hospital has moved its Bluffton pediatric rehabilitation center HealthLink for Children to a new, more kid-friendly space at 31 Innovation Drive, off Buckwalter Parkway. Extended hours offer more access to its physical, occupational and speech therapists. The new facility features a swing room, where therapeutic swings help patients work on balance, core strengthening and other treatment objectives. HealthLink for Children treats patients from birth through the age of 21.

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LONG COVE DONATES $129,000 TO LOCAL NONPROFITS The Long Cove Club Charitable Advisory Committee (LCCCAC) recently awarded $129,944 in grants to 33 area nonprofit organizations. The grants were presented in a ceremony at the private community on Hilton Head Island. LCCCAC was created in 2003 by the directors of Long Cove Club in collaboration with the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and from tax-deductible donations by Long Cove members. Grants are awarded to deserving local nonprofit agencies. Since its inception, the group has awarded $847,319 to local organizations.

STORM RECOVERY LOANS OFFERED TO BUSINESSES

The Small Business Assistance Corporation has up to $30,000 in financing available to businesses for assistance with recovery from the effects of Hurricane Irma. Eligible uses include building repair, equipment repair and/or replacement, inventory replacement, and bridge loans to insurance claim payment and operating capital. The Storm Recovery Loan Program is available for small businesses in Hampton, Jasper, Beaufort, Colleton, Charleston and Dorchester counties. For more information, email sbac@sbacsav. com, call 912-232-4700, or go to sbacsav.com.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES ADDS NEW DIVISION

Construction Management Services of Beaufort has expanded its offerings from commercial construction management services to residential building and remodeling, under the name Hohl Homes. Hohl Homes was created to meet demand in homebuilding and home renovations throughout the Lowcountry. Danielle Hohl has been named director of home building services, while Kevin Lydon, general contractor and founder of CMS, will continue to oversee the commercial division of the company.

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BUSINESS COURT ATKINS GROUP ADDS FIVE The Court Atkins Group recently hired four project designers and one design assistant.

The firm specializes in residential and commercial architecture, planning and interior design.

New project designers are Anne Bauer, Ashley Huffman, Brianna Huffman and Neha Kaimal. Bauer previously worked Bauer as an architectural intern and interior design assistant at the firm.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in architectural studies at the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) and recently completed a master’s degree at the Savannah College of Art and Design.

Ashley Huffman also interned previously with the firm. She received a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering and a master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati. Huffman preHuffman viously worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Brianna Huffman has a master’s degree in architecture from SCAD and a bachelor’s degree from University of Idaho.

She interned at Lenity Architecture in Salem, Oregon.

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Kaimal has a bachelor’s degree from the Dr. Baliram Hiray School of Architecture in Mumbai, India. She graduated from SCAD in 2017 with a master’s degree in architecture.

Design AsKaimal sistant Cali Hitt has a bachelor’s degree in interior design from Western Carolina University. She interned for Design Associates in Wrightsville Beach, N.C. She will assist the Court Atkins Group’s interior design team, 501 South Studio.

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THANK YOU Monthly would like to thank the following people for sharing their gorgeous venues, vehicles and talent during the October fashion shoot.

Oldfield Club and Oldfield Community Association Set along the banks of the Okatie River under a canopy of historic live oaks, Oldfield is an 860-acre private community with an equestrian center, a fitness center, a river outfitters center and many other amenities. Its centerpiece is a 20,000-square-foot Lowcountry-style clubhouse off the Greg Norman golf course. Private events and lodging coordinator Danielle Seagle and equestrian director Sarah Molesky facilitated the shoot.

Antique autos The blue and white AustinHealey featured is a rare 1960 roadster. It’s a 3000 Mark 1 BN7, and only about 3,000 of these cars were produced during the nine-year life of the company’s famed series. It was restored in 2006 and will be on display in the 2017 Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d'Elegance. Owner Wes Bray is a partner in e2Advisors LLC, a consulting firm that helps local governments, universities and colleges establish programs to encourage entrepreneurship. He lives on Hilton Head Island.

Mark Piekarski and Lennel Stroud own the 1922 REO T6B, a seven-passenger classic touring car. The REO Motor Car Company was founded

by Ransom E. Olds, also the founder of Oldsmobile. REO manufactured thousands of cars from 1905 until the mid 1930s and then produced only trucks before closing in 1975. Stroud and Piekarski own several antique cars and often drive them around the Lowcountry. They bought the REO, which will take part in this year’s Concours d’Elegance, in June after it was restored in North Carolina. Their hobby started in 1980 when Piekarski’s $1,000 bid won him a working 1947 firetruck.

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Celia G Photographie Celia G. Carroll of Celia G Photographie used a combination of natural and production lighting for this shoot. She has a background in cultural and social arts studies and specializes in weddings, engagements, intimate gatherings and portraiture. For more information: celiagphotographie.com Hair and Makeup Linda Burton owner of Hilton Head Makeup, LLC and Sarah Williams put the finishing touches on our gorgeous models. For more information: hiltonheadmakeup.com Models: All of the models featured live in the Lowcountry and generously donated their time.

Alina Porcelli, the business office manager at Bluffton Center for Dentistry, where her husband Dr. Richard Porcelli practices dentistry.

Andrea Gannon, vice president of marketing at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.

Ashley Smith, marketing manager of Collins Group Realty.

Patti Maurer, executive director of Island School Council for the Arts.

Sarah Molesky, Oldfield’s equestrian director, modelled with horse Imperial.

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CONCOURS 2017

5 REASONS THIS WILL BE THE BEST CONCOURS EVER Elegance and horsepower come together at the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival.

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ince its inception, the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance has gone from strong to stronger. What began as a wellcurated but modest collection of classic cars has unfolded into a week of events both on and off the island. There are still the classic cars, of course, but these days you’ll find them among a slew of special exhibitions and guest appearances from some of the biggest names in the automotive world.

So why should you attend this year’s Concours, to be held Oct. 27 through Nov. 5? We’re glad you asked, because it just so happens we have a list.

Cadillac is the honored marque at the 2017 Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance. This 1912 Cadillac 30 is owned by Bob and Jennifer Lancaster of Wilmington, N.C.

1. WHO’S YOUR CADDY?

Considered by many to be the “Cadillac of Cars,” this year’s Honored Marque will be that emblem of American excellence, Cadillac.

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(1949-1962) and Production (19631973).

During the competition, festivalgoers will get to see firsthand how Cadillac revolutionized the industry, from the first electric starter and lights to the design element that would define cool: the tail fin.

The Concours itself will include a variety of historic Caddys, from a 1908 Model T Victoria Touring to a ’55 St. Moritz. And don’t miss the 1959 Cadillac Cyclone brought to the show by Pinnacle Collector Jeff Gross — it’s packed with high-tech goodies and will make you weep for the future of automobiles that could have been.

2. BURN RUBBER AT THE BIRTHPLACE OF AMERICAN GRAND PRIX

One little fun tidbit of Savannah history: it’s the birthplace of Grand Prix racing in America. The Automobile Club of America held its first American Grand Prize in 1908 on a 25-mile stock car track comprising what is now Savannah’s Victory Drive. Nearly 250,000 people showed up to watch the Thanksgiving Day race, including Horace Dodge, Henry Ford and the president of Firestone Tires (who was forced to sleep in the city jail because everywhere else was booked).

Today, that tradition is honored on Hutchinson Island’s Grand Prize of America Road Course as part of the motoring festival’s opening event: The Savannah Speed Classic, held at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. For three days, you can get up close and personal with the racing world, gaining insight into life on the track and the thrill of competition.

And speaking of history, this year marks a momentous occasion for the Grand Prize of America track. It’s celebrating the 20th anniversary of its first

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race, the Indy Lights Dixie Crystals Grand Prix in 1997.

3. BY LAND AND BY AIR

You think it’s all just jaw-dropping cars at this year’s motoring festival? Think again.

Automotive and aviation elegance will be paired in several events that will — ahem — elevate this year’s festival.

Held Nov. 3 at Hilton Head Island Airport, the Flights & Fancy Aeroport Gala parks gorgeous Concours cars side-by-side on the runway with vintage airplanes in an upscale celebration of transportation. Special entertainment, succulent Lowcountry cuisine and flowing champagne will accompany an evening spent strolling the hangars of the airport and basking in the aeronautical splendor of yesteryear.

Then on Nov. 4, free shuttles from the Car Club Showcase will bring festivalgoers to the Aero Expo, giving them a chance to tour aviation history.

Everything form vintage flying machines to advanced aircraft will be on display during the event, free with Car Club Showcase admission.

4. CELEBRATE IN STYLE

While the Hilton Head Motoring Festival puts the focus squarely on automotive grandeur, it is still a festival. And festivals are serious business on Hilton Head.

Along with a slew of events are several chances to get out there and have a good time with friends and neighbors, starting with the Savannah Speed Classic Pace Lap Party at Savannah’s City Market.

Starting at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 27, this is your chance to meet the drivers and check out some of the machines that will be taking to the track after the party.

On Nov. 4, the South Carolina Yacht Club will host “Design Among The Stars,” a soiree that lets you dine and mingle with some of the automotive industry’s most inspired designers.

Other events include “Cars & Cigars” at Carolina Cigars, a Ferrari dinner at Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana and even a special showing at Park Plaza Cinema of “24 Hour War,” which documents the fight between Ford and Ferrari at LeMans.

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5. CONCOURS EVENTS: WHEN AND WHERE

Here are the festival highlights. For a full schedule of events, go to hhiconcours.com/events.

Oct. 26: Pace Lap Party From 5:30-8:30 p.m., Ellis Square will host the official kick-off part for the Savannah Speed Classic. There will be live music, food and beverages from City Market restaurants, plus your chance to check out a few cars competing in the race. Free.

Nov. 3: Flights & Fancy Aeroport Gala The festival touches down at the Hilton Head Island Airport for an opening gala from 7-10 p.m. featuring vintage and cutting-edge aircraft alongside a selection of exquisite cars from the Motoring Festival. Tickets start at $175.

lead a seminar from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Port Royal Golf Clubhouse outlining the state of the market, current trends and more. Those just starting out and experienced collectors alike will find something to gain from this insightful panel discussion. $25 per person.

OCT. 27: SCAD Open Studio Night Tour SCAD’s Alexander Hall starting at 7 p.m. for a special open studio event. Free and open to the public.

Nov. 4: Car Club Showcase From m 9 a.m.-4 p.m., the fairways of Planter’s Row Golf Course at the Port Royal Golf Club will host car clubs from around the southeast and beyond, representing a variety of different makes, models and passions. Tickets start at $50.

Nov. 4: Design Among the Stars Join some of the automotive world’s finest designers starting at 6:30 p.m. at the South Carolina Yacht Club in a uniquely intimate setting. An upscale cocktail event will lead to a chance to bid on automotive art created on-site. Tickets $375 per person.

Oct. 27-29: Savannah Speed Classic Get up close and personal with blistering fast racing action as competitors take to the track at Grand Prize of America Road Course next to the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. Come as a spectator or register to race at hscrrace.com. Tickets start at $20.

Nov. 2: Evening of Cars and Cigars Head to Carolina Cigars at 6:30 p.m. for an event combining elegant show cars and the finest cigars from around the world. Tickets are $50 per person.

Nov. 4: Aero Expo Missed your chance to check out the mix of aviation and automotive excellence during the gala? You can enjoy complimentary shuttle service to the airport with a ticket to the Car Club showcase and see all the aircraft and cars on display.

Nov. 4: 2nd Annual SCM Insider’s Seminar The leading experts in collector cars will

Nov. 4-5: Concours d’Elegance The festival culminates in the grand Concours d’Elegance, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Port Royal Golf Club, where cars from all over the world, including examples of honored marque Cadillac’s line, compete for recognition from judges. Tickets start at $55. M

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A DAY IN THE LIFE

Concours ‘Life’ exhibit looks at endurance racing

BY BARRY KAUFMAN

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hink of the longest road trip you ever took: trekking across country in the family truckster, forcing down whatever drive-through food you could forage as you rolled down the endless highway. Think of the mental fatigue of staring down the same white lines for hours on end, each stretch of highway blending into the next.

Now imagine doing that for 24 hours, knowing that the moment separating victory and defeat could happen in the blink of an eye. Boris Said has lived it, over and over again.

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“It’s a totally different animal from your typical racing,” he said.

Said is a veteran of several 24-hour endurance races, having achieved backto-back victories in 24 Hours of Daytona in 1997 and 1998 as well as a win at the 24 Hours Nürburgring in 2005. While most of us chafe at the notion of driving all the way down William Hilton Parkway and off of or onto Hilton Head Island, Said has made his mark as a true road warrior.

“I drove for 16 hours in the 1998 24 Hours of Daytona,” he said. “I won that year in the GT class in a BMW m3.”

If that sounds crazy, the organizers of the race would agree, as the very next year they set a strict 14-hour limit.

If a governing body had to step in and keep racers from pushing themselves to the limit, this is an endurance sport like no other. It’s an extreme test of a driver’s ability to stem off white-line fever while in the grips of a competition in which the tide could turn at any moment.

How much coffee does it take to stay behind the wheel that long? You’d be surprised. “None. It’s just pure adrenaline,” Said said.

Get a taste of this remarkable blend of white-knuckle competitive racing and gut-checking endurance at this year’s “Life for 24 Hours” exhibit, taking place Nov. 4-5 at the annual Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance.

Along with a panel discussion featuring Said, festivalgoers will get a chance to take a look at some of the tough-asnails machines that have made history in the world of 24-hour racing.

A few standouts from the exhibit include a 2001 BMW and a Saleen — both driven by Said — as well as the legendary ’66 Corvette once owned by Roger Penske that competed in the very first 24 Hours of Daytona. Every car has a story, and this particular Vette’s is a doozy.

As the legend goes, the car was leading the GT class in the middle of the night when it slammed into a slower-moving Triumph, crumpling the front end. Risking disqualification due to a lack of headlights, the team improvised by strapping a pair of heavy-duty flashlights to the hood with duct tape.

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This year’s Pinnacle Collector, Ken Gross, is a wealth of automotive contradictions.

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These works of mobile art have toured everywhere stablished in 2013, the honor of being UPPER LEFT: Ghia from Portland to Atlanta, and now Gross is bringing a named Pinnacle Award Collector of the Gilda; UPPER RIGHT: few of his favorites to Hilton Head Island.

Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Delahaye engine; “Since I’ve curated these 10 exhibitions in art Concours d’Elegance has, as its name LOWER RIGHT: Bugatti museums, when they talked to me (about receiving implies, traditionally gone to a collector. the Pinnacle Award) I said let’s get one car that This year’s honoree, Ken Gross, is anything but represents an exhibition, so we have four exhibitions traditional. represented,” he said. “I’ve been a writer my whole life and I For starters, he’s not bringing his collection to this year’s event, to be held Oct. 27 to Nov. 5. Instead, he’s bringing other enjoy interpreting cars for people and explaining why they’re people’s collections. As a towering figure in the automotive important.”

The four he’ll be bringing along to this year’s Concours world and celebrated curator of automotive art exhibitions at have each played a part in Gross’ museum shows, and each museums around the country, he’s brought to life 10 magnificent shows built around the singular beauty of the automobile. tells a story.

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The 1959 Cadillac Cyclone, which Gross curated from the GM Heritage Collection in Sterling Heights, Michigan, and included in his “Dream Cars” exhibit at Atlanta’s High Museum of Art, exemplifies the forward-thinking aesthetic of the exhibit with its rocket ship design and high-tech upgrades like built-in radar.

“It was one of the first cars to have a form of obstacle detection,” he said.

The 1937 Bugatti 57S Atalante was part of an exhibit called “Allure of the Automobile,” shown at both the High Museum and the Portland Museum of Art. Now owned by William “Chip” Connor of Atlanta, the Bugatti is one of just 42 produced before production was halted during World War II. The Revs Institute will share a special-edition 1937 Delahaye Roadster for Gross’ Concours exhibit. Rounding out the collection will be a 1955 Ghia Gilda owned by Buzz Calkins, a former Indy Racing League driver.

Beyond being honored as a collector without a collection, Gross is also a study in contradictions: He straddles the line between two very different automotive worlds. A gearhead at heart, he is a prized judge at Concours events around the world, from Pebble Beach to Italy; a celebrated automotive author with several books to his credit and bylines in everything from Playboy and the Robb Report to Old Cars Weekly; and the 2014 recipient of the Automotive Hall of Fame’s Distinguished Service Citation Award.

“Generally, classic car people don’t talk to hot rod people and vice versa, but I speak both languages,” he said.

Indeed, Gross’ own personal collection includes four hot rods, stemming from an innate love of American horsepower that started when he was just a kid.

“I had a 1944 Ford coupe when I was in high school and I took an Oldsmobile engine from a junkyard and was able to install it, to my father’s surprise,” he said. Even decades after that, when I get in it — particularly at night — there’s a sense of déjà vu, the sound, the feeling of the steering, the lights.

It’s a little bit like going back in time.”

While the classic car crowd and the DIY grease monkeys rarely see eye to eye, Gross has not only been able to keep one foot in each world, he’s been able to bring them together on several occasions.

Along with people like Bruce Meyer, Gross helped convince the powers that be at Pebble Beach that a little bit of American ingenuity would be a perfect complement to the pristine Duesenbergs and Delahayes of the Concours.

They relented, and in 1997 Pebble Beach saw its first class of hot rods.

“More and more collectors are realizing that the basic roots of American racing came out of people who built their own cars and raced them,” he said.

To complement the collection of cars Gross has curated for this year’s Concours on Hilton Head, he has handselected several pieces of automotive artwork to display.

“I’m excited to go to Hilton Head and thrilled they’ve seen fit to honor these exhibitions. The real credit goes to these collectors who are willing to part with their treasures for four to five months,” he said. “And you certainly have to respect the wonderful names behind these cars: Exner and Bugatti, Harley Earl and Bill Mitchell. They were like artists in metal back in their eras. They deserve to be recognized today.” M October 2017 95

MICHELIN JUNIOR CHALLENGE DESIGN Launches in Beaufort County

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he next great idea in mobility could come from anywhere.

That’s why tire manufacturer Michelin has joined forces with the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance to offer a unique opportunity to students in Beaufort County.

The Michelin Challenge Design is a competition that invites designers from around the world to share their ideas about the future of mobility. The program started 18 years ago and since 2001 has included entries from college students in 126 countries.

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“We realized the global voice of design was coming from a small, classically trained group,” said Ben Ebel, chairman of Michelin’s global Challenge Design program. “But we believe design is more of crowd source than what was historically followed.”

Now, for the first time, Michelin is expanding its design competition to include high school students, and will launch the expanded program in Beaufort County to coincide with the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance, to be held this year from Oct. 27 to Nov. 5.

Concours, with its Driving Young America charity program, hopes to get kids excited about the automotive industry. That program made it the perfect partner to introduce Michelin’s Junior Challenge Design competition.

“I’m thrilled Michelin has chosen our event as a pilot for this,” said Carolyn Vanagel, president of the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance. “We’ll be the model that they could potentially roll out in other places.”

This year’s competition theme is “Le Mans 2030: Design for the Win,” and students were challenged to create a racecar that could win the world’s greatest endurance race in 2030. Participants submitted illustrations of their racecars and a onepage explanation of the design’s powertrain and key innovations.

“We’re not looking for the next great design,” Ebel said. “We’re looking for the next great question.” Finding that question, Ebel said, could help Michelin and other automakers meet the challenges they’ll face when addressing the future of mobility.

Past themes at the Michelin Challenge Design have included “Drive Your Passion,” in which entrants designed vehicles that elicited pure driving pleasure on an iconic road; and “Mobility for All,” which focused on creating a simple, affordable, functional design for a personal, family, or commercial vehicle in an underserved community.

“Entrants over the years have provided a great picture of what questions we’ll be facing,” said Ebel.

When Michelin brought its idea for the competition to the Lowcountry, company officials spoke to representatives from the school district, high school principals, and community leaders to reach as many kids as possible and get all of Beaufort County involved. The program is both an art and a science challenge. Michelin was founded by two brothers—Andre, an engineer, and Edouard, an artist—and the company continues to operate under the belief that mobility design lives in the combination of those two fields.

“I thought it sounded like an interesting opportunity to expose kids to connections and opportunities,” said Brian Ryman, assistant principal of Bluffton High School, who reached out to staff in the science department to help mentor students as they create their entries. Other high schools in the county have art, robotics and automotive programs with mentors, supplies and technology available to students.

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“I know what I think of when I look at the challenge,” said Ryman. “But students are different now and I’m curious to see what they come up with.”

The judging panel includes Ralph Gilles, head of design for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles; Paul Snyder, the head of transportation design at the College for Creative Studies; Ed Welburn, vice president of global design for General Motors; and Frank Campanale, who serves on the board of trustees for CCS. “All four judges bring different interests and different looks at the work of these students,” Ebel said. “We feel very fortunate to have such heavy hitters involved.”

The winning entrants from each school will win a trip upstate to Michelin headquarters. The winning students will tour the facility, have lunch with the executives, and possibly tour another automobile manufacturing facility in the area, exposing them to the opportunities in manufacturing that exist in South Carolina.

Michelin is a mobility company that designs, manufactures and sells tires for every type of vehicle, from bicycles to airplanes. Headquartered in Greenville, the company employs 9,500 people in

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the state and more than 22,750 in North America. It operates 20 major manufacturing plants in 16 locations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

“Students start choosing their path in the eighth grade, and STEM is not always the first choice,” said Brian Remsberg, director of consumer public relations for Michelin. “Design education is important to Michelin because it exposes students to possible futures in manufacturing that they may not have considered.”

Each student who submitted an entry will receive two free tickets to the Concours d’Elegance, to be held Nov. 5. In addition to the trip to Michelin, the winning student from each participating

high school will receive a $500 scholarship, or $250 per team member. The top drawings will be displayed at the Concours d’Elegance and at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina following the car show. The grand prize winning entrant’s high school will also receive a $1,000 grant. But the most exciting part of the competition is the potential for new ideas.

“High school kids today were brought up in the computer age. Because they aren’t chained down to any old thinking, they can really be creative,” said Lee Niner, vice chairman of Driving Young America.

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ed Buchanan and Patra Evans couldn’t believe it when they saw the text while home in Atlanta: Hurricane Irma had blown through the South Beach area in Sea Pines with nary a scratch to their getaway villa.

“We were kind of biting our fingernails looking at Irma,” Evans said.

“We didn’t want to go through it again.”

Fortunately, the retired couple didn’t have to. “(Hammerhead Custom Builders) came by after Irma to check things out, and they were the first people I heard from that the house was OK,” Evans said. Tyler Gartner, project manager and brother of Jake Gartner, owner and chief executive owner of Hammerhead, texted the good news: “I just left your place; everything is fine, and while I was there, the power came back on.”

“That was the piece of information we were waiting for all day,” she said.

A year ago, Hurricane Matthew’s Category 2 winds and rain turned

the couple’s stunning villa on Lands End Road, with its gorgeous view of Braddock Creek and the Harbour Town Lighthouse, into an uninhabitable mess.

The bad-news phone call came from Ed Bray, a property manager with Beach Properties vacation rental agency, on that life-changing day in October 2016.

The couple didn’t know the extent of damage or what to do first.

Enter Jake Gartner. A year before the storm, he and the couple had discussed remodeling and updating the 1,771-square-foot, three-bedroom villa, which was built in 1980. At the time, the couple decided to hold off, but they reached out to him after Matthew blew through town.

“When we called him in the middle of the chaos after Matthew, he showed up when he said he would, right on time,” Evans said.

“They reached out to us and we jumped on it,” said Gartner, who founded his company 10 years ago. “The hurricane hit on Saturday and we were working on it by Wednesday.”

And there was a lot of work to be done. Because of the extent of the damage, town officials declared the villa as “hazardous.”

“It was a complete gut,” Gartner said. “Water came in through the big louvered gables on the end that faces Calibogue Sound and filled up the attic.

Then it went down into the sheetrock of

(Opposite) The remodeling job at Ted Buchanan and Patra Evans' South Beach condo gave the couple a chance to recreate the living space.

(Above) Work involved installing new flooring and insulation throughout the home, replacing drywall, repainting everything and much more.

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the ceiling on the second floor, which eventually collapsed, which then trashed the flooring, and all the water from the flooring seeped through and trashed the ceiling on the first floor, and that went down and trashed all the flooring on the first floor. The insurance adjuster told me it was a 90 percent gut and to take it down to the studs. The only thing left was the framed structure and the roof.

We kept the shell as is.”

It was hard for the couple.

“You really can’t understand the damage until you the walked in the door,” Evans said.

But starting from scratch gave them the chance to re-create the living space and make it exactly what they wanted.

Evans enlisted the interior design talent of M.J. Bucci, and the team shared their ideas about renovating and remodeling.

“It was a collaboration: my vision, the homeowners, Beach Properties and M.J. Bucci,” Gartner said. “Everything we do is a collaboration.”

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crown and casing; replace counters, cabinets, plumbing and appliances in the kitchen; replace cabinets, counters, plumbing, tiles and shower glass in all three bathrooms; new electrical devices and redo all electrical elements in the entire villa; relocate the HVAC unit; install ceiling beams; and repaint everything.

“Most of what was here we couldn’t save,” Evans said. “We had to replace just about everything.”

The gorgeous view at the Land's End condo is the centerpiece of Hammerhead Custom Builders' rebuild job after Matthew.

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HACKS Advice from Islanders  Buy/Prep more sandbags  Tie down propane tanks  Remove fan blades from outdoor fans  Buy extra tarps to have on hand  Buy a generator in the off-season  Buy additional gas cans when demand is lower  Buy hurricane shutters in the off-season - sized, labeled and test for easy installation  Cover attic louvers with plywood to reduce pressure and eliminate uplift The master bedroom upstairs and junior master downstairs were reconfigured and enlarged. The restoration and remodel took seven months.

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER BUILDER HAMMERHEAD CUSTOM BUILDERS INTERIOR DESIGN MARY JANE BUCCI APPLIANCES BILLY WOOD APPLIANCES TILE WORK FLOORS TO GO INTERIOR PAINT PARENT PAINTING CABINETRY ADVANCED KITCHEN DESIGN PLUMBING/BATH FIXTURES CREGGER COMPANY

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The couple decided to remove a wall in the kitchen to open up the space to the adjoining living room.

The master bathroom upstairs and junior master downstairs were reconfigured and enlarged. The structure beneath the villa was strengthened to neutralize sagging of the floor above. Bucci and Evans worked together to pick colors, trim, lighting fixtures and tile.

After seven months of work, the aging villa had a renewed life on the rental market. It has been occupied since it was relisted on May 16, and Evans and her husband squeezed in a visit themselves in September during the only slot available on the rental calendar.

Now the couple can look back at the seven months of tears and sweat and enjoy life in the Lowcountry again. And it helps that Mother Nature left one part of their villa untouched.

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 Before county offices shut down, take all residential trash to drop off center. You don’t want smelly trash waiting when you return.  Wash all laundry. Clean clothes make you feel better, especially if you have to go back to work before power is restored.  Prepare more food in advance (if not evacuating) that doesn’t require electricity to reheat  Buy tall rubber boots  Have pre-packed totes with extra supplies to grab in a hurry, such as: toiletries, towels, blankets, flashlights, batteries, lighter, candles, important information for pets, etc.  If evacuating - Leave a hidden key for any neighbors who might need to get in your house or garage for supplies, to borrow tools, take a shower, etc.

Special thanks to Chip Collins Realty of Hilton Head Island for gathering many of these tips.

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$1,000 UNLIMITED Activity Fee

Every Moss Creek owner* has the option to pay an Annual Activity Fee of $1,000 for UNLIMITED USE of the following amenities: • UNLIMITED Golf on both Fazio Courses (excludes cart fees) • UNLIMITED Tennis Center use • MARINA USAGE including boat ramp and new kayak launch is also provided. (Limited to one wet or dry storage slip/space and two kayak storage spaces based on availability.)

This is the most attractive amenity package available in the Lowcountry.

The exceptional combination of value plus quality makes Moss Creek truly unique as a private, residential community. Owners who choose not to take advantage of the Annual Activity Fee can pay a daily fee for use of the amenities.

It’s all here at Moss Creek, unlimited amenities for an affordable price. Come visit us and see why we are so proud of our community!

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Golf at Moss Creek is some of the finest in all of the Lowcountry, with its two championship courses, Devil’s Elbow South and North.

Both courses were Fazio-designed more than 30 years ago and are truly hidden treasures.

Each course is lined with magnificent oak trees and tall airy pines, strategically-placed bunkers, large lagoons and water tributaries, and last but not least, the salt marshes which change twice daily with the tides.

Over the last three years, both courses have been renovated and are better than ever!

Our Director of Golf, Heidi Wright-Tennyson was awarded the Carolinas PGA Professional of the Year in 2015 for her ongoing accomplishments and ability to grow the game of golf beyond expectation over her tenure of 21 years at Moss Creek.

*Includes owner, spouse/partner & dependent children (under 22) living at home.

Wonder what it would be like to be a Member at Moss Creek? Visit our website or ask your realtor about our “Member for a Day” program.

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The Tennis Community in Moss Creek embraces players of all levels. The USTA award-winning Tennis Center consists of 7 Har-Tru courts (5 lit), a practice wall, tennis Clubhouse, and plenty of seating for tennis enthusiasts to view matches or exhibitions.

The Moss Creek Tennis Center was expanded in the fall of 2015 to keep up with the growth of the tennis program and received the 2015 USTA Outstanding Facility Award.

Director of Tennis, Tom Ruth was awarded the 2015 PTR Member of the Year for SC for his dedication and diligence in promoting and supporting tennis.

Fitness & Pool Complex Overlooking Mackay’s Creek and the Moss Creek Marina, the waterfront Pool and Fitness Complex is home to our two heated and cooled pools; a beach entry pool for relaxation and enjoyment of Members, an exercise pool for lap swimmers and exercise classes, and a shaded kiddie pool.

Upstairs in the Fitness Center, the view from the cardio equipment is unparalleled and the center has an active program of classes and personal training.

Bostwick Point Park

The Bostwick Point Park is a beautiful community park located along the marsh, and is home to a new natural surroundings dog park.

The Marina is surely one of the most picturesque amenities Moss Creek has to offer. The Marina accommodates wet and dry slips and kayak storage. It has a convenient launching ramp with water and electricity dockside.

Located at the back of the Park, the Bostwick Pavilion offers an amazing view of the beautiful saltwater march Moss Creek is renowned for. The Pavilion serves as a meeting place for many of our activities, and is available for private special occasions.

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REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE NEWS Beck honored for service Jean Beck of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors received the South Carolina Realtors’ James R. Peters Association Executive Award of Excellence during the 2017 annual conference held at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville in August. The award is presented to an individual who has Beck excelled in their role as an association executive and is recognized for their outstanding and ongoing voluntary commitments to the association. Beck has served as the executive vice president of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors since 2008 and has held many appointments on various committees, work groups and boards with the South Carolina Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. Beck also serves on the board of directors for the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, the board of governors for the Hilton Head Hospital and is a member and past president of the Zonta Club of Hilton Head.

Conference focuses on new technology More than 400 Realtors attended the South Carolina Realtors 2017 annual conference and expo Aug. 30 and Sept.

1 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville.

Realtor members learned about topics including the use of drones for the real estate industry, home security systems and virtual reality tours. The conference also included a 26-booth trade show.

The SCR board of directors also met at the conference to approve a new strategic plan and swear in new leaders, including 2017 incoming SCR president Laura Derrick, a Realtor at Coldwell Banker United in Columbia.

Realtor releases music CD

Local Realtor David Neal Carroll is also a multi-talented singer and songwriter.

He recently released a CD entitled “Living Legacy” which includes 10 original songs.

Carroll’s music has an easy, unplugged sound. “Living Legacy” is available on iTunes.

Century 21 ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 23

Century 21, Diamond Realty mark partnership, add agents Diamond Realty and Century 21 celebrated their new affiliation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 23.

More than 150 people attended the party at the Bluffton-based real estate company. Bob Diamond will continue to serve as broker-in-charge of the real estate office. Century21 Diamond Realty specializes in residential, luxury and vacation home market sales on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton and the surrounding areas.

The firm also has added two new agents.

Jackie (Bates) Merritt spent 14 years as Sun City Hilton Head’s lifestyle director. She also worked as a Realtor in Georgia.

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Vicky Campbell is a New Yorker who lived in New Jersey before moving to the South Carolina Lowcountry.

She has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Queens College and a master’s degree in project management from Stevens Institute.

She worked in the finance, banking and pharmaceutical industries before becoming a Realtor.

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New HVAC 2016 and new roof 2017. $678,500

LOCATION-LOCATION-LOCATION! Enjoy Lowcountry sunsets over the marsh of Elliot Creek while relaxing in your new hot tub/spa. Multi-level deck offers a true entertainment center. A short distance to Dolphin Head Beach Park and the Bluff Walkway along Port Royal Sound. 4 BR plus bonus room/3.5 BA with a great open floor plan, formal living and dining rooms, sunroom and updated kitchen/family room. New roof and exterior painting. $608,750

PRESTIGIOUS Hickory Forest neighborhood. Short distance to the Hilton Head Plantation Boardwalk out into the Port Royal Sound. From under the trellis covered paver patio you will be able to watch the bird activity along the picturesque lagoon. Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac is a 3 bedroom 2½ bath updated home with wood and tile floors, smooth ceilings, formal living and dining rooms. The paver patio will be your private oasis. $593,500

Hilton Head Plantation, HICKORY FOREST NEIGHBORHOOD CREAM PUFF. Enjoy morning coffee or lazy afternoons viewing the long tranquil lagoon from the expansive screen porch.

Short distance to Port Royal Sound. Great curb appeal, 3 bedroom, living room and dining room plus eat-in kitchen, high ceilings and 2-car garage. $397,000

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OPPORTUNITY TO OWN IN THE HICKORY FOREST neighborhood of Hilton Head Plantation on a full size homesite just off the banks of a picturesque lagoon. Short distance to Port Royal Sound. Northern rear exposure. 3 BR, 3 BA, Carolina room, 2-car garage, fenced dog run and updated kitchen. $408,000 Coming to market!

ENJOY LONG LAGOON VIEWS with the herons and egrets. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-car garage plus a loft for at home office space and a Carolina room off the formal dining room. Eat-in kitchen and formal living room. One owner Rookery home - to be under $400,000.

TRUE LOCK AND LEAVE. Views of 10 th fairway and green of Dolphin Head. Short distance to the Beach Park. 3 BR, 3 Full Baths and great room floor plan. All New Flooring & Kitchen Cabinetry.

Private patio and outside storage.

SKULL CREEK / INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY SUNSET VIEWS. 1.27 acre/ Country Club of Hilton Head 13th Fairway / Exclusive Seabrook Landing neighborhood pool and day dock. $295,000

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OUTSTANDING PANORAMIC MARSH VIEWS. 10 minute bike ride to Harbour Town or the beach, neighborhood pool, and tennis courts, are some of the reasons you will love called 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 homesties in Spartina Crescent. $1,195,000

OCEAN VIEW, LAGOON/GOLF VIEW, short distance to the Beach and the site of the new Port Royal Beach Club. Outstanding open floor plan. 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Baths. 2 master suites, first and second floor and each have outstanding views. Large 2nd floor ocean view deck, private pool, sea wall along the lagoon, 2-car garage and expansive amount of storage areas. Perfect as a primary residence or a lock and leave 2nd home.

21 Fairway Winds is ready for you to add your personal touches to make it yours. Location – View – and Open Floor Plan. $795,000

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LOCATION-LOCATION-LOCATION! A Sea Pines Classic. Walking distance to the beach, multifairway views. 3 bedroom, 3 baths with an open floor plan. Coming to market!

BOAT LOVERS walk out of your harbour front home and step on your boat docked at your 70’ boat slip.

Home of the South Carolina Yacht Club and in a very protected part of Windmill Harbour (one of only 3 lock system marinas on the East Coast). Easy water access to the Atlantic Ocean, Calibogue Sound and Intracoastal Waterway. This is one of the best harbour front lots left to build, southeast exposure, high elevation, full size lot framed by Palmetto trees. $548,500

SPACIOUS AND BRIGHT, this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is located in popular Lawton Station and features almost 2,500 SF. A more traditional floor plan with all bedrooms and laundry on 2nd floor, this home’s many pluses include wood floors, backsplash in kitchen and a large, fenced yard. $319,900

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SPACE AND PRIVACY! Located on a quiet cul-desac, 3 Linden Place offers a welcoming floor plan with room to spare. 5 total bedrooms plus a flex room with French doors with an upstairs family room, and a bonus suite with a full bath over the 3-car garage! Thoughtful design features include oversized kitchen island, twosided fireplace, impressive foyer, built-ins, in-ceiling speakers and more. Plus, enjoy the serene setting from the spacious screened porch. Quality construction and room for everyone! $699,000

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LOWCOUNTRY HOMESITES HILTON HEAD PLANTATION 7 ANGLERS POND CT. LAGOON VIEW $168,500

18 CHINA COCKLE LANE 2 ND ROW SOUND $189,500 15 SEABROOK LANDING 1.2 ACRE SKULL CREEK VIEW $295,000

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38 BARTONS RUN DR $185,000 LARGE 2 story home located towards the front of Edgefield. This home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, large eat-in kitchen, screened porch, a front porch and foyer entrance. Other features include wood floors, laundry room and 2-car garage. Edgefield amenities include a community pool, playground and basketball court. It is located in the River Ridge Academy school zone. $225,000

3 BR 2BA HOME with 2-car detached garage, covered side porch, front porch, eat-in kitchen, family room with fireplace on a corner lot. New carpet and paint. University Park is a sidewalk community with amenities that include a community park, playground, a gazebo overlooking the pond, a beach style entry swimming pool and fi tness center. $184,000

CUTE 2 BR 2.5 BA TOWNHOUSE with new carpet and new interior paint, features a covered front porch, back patio, and storage outside. Cypress Ridge features resort style swimming pool, lazy river and kiddie pool, 3-story fi tness center, playground, tennis courts, basketball court and dog park, and is located in Bluffton – just minutes from Old Town Bluffton and downtown Savannah. $146,000

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Meticulously remodeled home on high elevation 2nd row, ocean/beach view setting.Timeless style from the stunning antique glass & wood front door to the Chef’s kitchen with custom pecan cabinetry, oversized ocean view Carolina room, private master suite w/luxuriously appointed master bath, den/study with fireplace, expansive LR & DR. Attractive hard coat tabby stucco exterior, pristine landscaping, majestic live oaks & secluded ocean view back yard with brick paver patio.

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Design inspired by the renowned Jim Thompson home in Bangkok, Thailand. Highest quality craftsmanship in/out w/features incl. brick & cypress exterior, tongue/groove cypress walls, expansive great room with 12ft. cypress ceiling, built-ins, brick fp, wood floors & impressive 2 story staircase.

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Updated, golf view home on cul-de-sac street in amenity rich, private Moss Creek.

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Chef’s 5 star kitchen open to dining area & family/keeping room, spacious LR, private master suite w/ luxurious spa quality bath, large guest BR suites, well equipped media room/4th BR suite and generously sized water view screened porch opening to pool & deck with top of the line Azek decking. Nothing but the best in this waterfront showplace! 4BR/3BA/2HB, 3775 Sq. Ft., $999,500.

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Superbly maintained and updated home w private lagoon view and excellent curb appeal. Kitchen updates include granite counters, new appliances & sink. Master suite features spa quality bath w/impressive walk-in tile surround, glass front steam shower w/4 fixed heads plus rain head & hand held wand. Large, lagoon view rear deck & paver patio great for entertaining. Newer roof. 3BR/2BA/1803 Sq. Ft., $349,900.

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Floorplan includes Chef’s kitchen, breakfast bar & casual dining open to FR, LR and DR with wet bar, private master suite w/well-appointed bath. 2 guest BR’s & huge bonus suite. Hardcoat stucco exterior & 3 car garage. 4BR/3.5BA/3500 Sq. Ft., $575,000.

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Updated, open floor plan home with courtyard entry and expansive golf views on Moss Creek’s North Course. Floorplan includes Kitchen, Family Room, DR, LR, 4 season glassed/screened Carolina room, brick fp, and 3 BR suites. Kitchen w/Corian counters & casual dining. Updated baths including master with garden tub, walk-in shower & new vanities.

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Popular kitchen open to family room floor plan includes expansive LR, excellent BR separation, Carolina Rm and separate 2nd floor living area great for children and/or visiting guests. Features include vaulted ceilings, gas fp, ceramic tile and carpeted floors, custom built-ins and workshop area. All with panoramic views across #4 & #5 of Moss Creek’s North Course. 3BR/2BA/2HB, 3793 SQ FT. $499,000.

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26 Marshwinds Moss Creek Charming, remodeled home with sweeping tidal marsh views. Recent improvements incl. smooth ceilings & interior paint, updated kitchen & bath cabinetry, counter tops, new HVAC system. Features incl. vaulted ceilings, expansive private BR suites, large great room, dining and leisure areas, private rear/side deck, 2 car garage. Tidal marsh views from most every room. Quiet cul-de-sac location. 2BR/2BA/1710 Sq. Ft., $299,000.

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Intracoastal Waterway & Port Royal Sound views from this luxurious villa in much desired Grandview! Features incl. expansive covered terrace, South American chestnut flooring, detailed millwork, built-ins, plantation shutters, remote control window treatments, gas fp & range, ample storage. 2 expansive master suites, walk-in closets & well appointed BAs. Eat-in Chef’s Kitchen, formal Dining Area, Great Room & Den. 2BR/2.5BA/2472 Sq. Ft., $950,000

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52 Stable Gate Road Moss Creek Pristine, completely remodeled open floorplan home with ample outdoor living area and long golf views. Kitchen upgrades include cabinetry, granite, tile flooring & stainless appliances. 18” tile in living areas, wood floors in bedrooms. Excellent bedroom separation and updated baths with new vanities & granite counters. Features include vaulted ceiling great room, wood burning fireplace and screened lanai. All in private, amenity rich Moss Creek. 2BR/2BA, 1371 sq. ft., $249,000.

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44 Seabrook Drive Hilton Head Plantation

Pristine, conveniently located home with stunning panoramic golf & lagoon views on #2 & #3 of CC of HH course. Open floorplan offers Chef’s Kitchen w/ high end appliance & cabinetry package, spacious family room, LR and DR. Excellent BR separation, 1st floor master suite with luxurious bath. 2 ample guest BR’s on 1st floor, 2nd floor has another master suite, huge bonus room and walk-in attic. Custom finishes, hardwood flooring, detailed millwork package, silestone & granite, volume, tray & barreled ceilings. 4BR/3.5BA, 3816 Sq. Ft., $617,000.

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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.

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Views of Skull Creek/Intracoastal Waterway & Marina framed by magnificent Live Oaks make this villa an excellent waterfront value.

Recent upgrades include new carpet, interior paint & kitchen updated w/new cabinetry, granite counters, subway tile backsplash and ceramic tile flooring. Floor plan includes kitchen with casual dining area, dining room, expansive great room and 4 season screened & glassed Carolina room. Walk to CCHH. 3BR/2BA, 1676 Sq. Ft. $329,000

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Renovated and beautifully updated home in popular Hickory Forest neighborhood. Private homesite affords plenty of outdoor living space. Open concept floor plan provides great flexibility. All rooms on main level except BR and BA + flex/hobby room above the 2-car garage. Updates and improvements make this home truly move-in ready. Hickory Forest owners enjoy direct access to Port Royal Sound.

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Mile long, Wide open, Superior views – Ribaut Island is a natural paradise of unsurpassed, world class beauty. Worlds apart from HH, yet close to everything. 3900 sq ft, one floor home in pristine condition. Modern stainless kit w/SubZero opens to Carolina Rm w/special views. Open fl. plan w/formal LR&DR, stone deck w/outdoor kitchen & built-in heated pool spa. 2 guest suites, master & huge study/4th BR/2nd Master.

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Complete remodel w/panoramic Intracoastal Waterway/Skull Creek Marina views directly across from CCHH. Private pool/tennis onsite and short stroll to restaurants. Open floor plan incl. kitchen w/granite counters & custom cabinetry, 2 dining areas, great room w/wood burning fp & Carolina Room w/stunning views. Excellent BR separation. 3rd BR with built-ins perfect as den/study. Smooth ceilings, ceramic tile, new fixtures, lighting & hardware. Convenient first floor location. 3BR/2BA, 1709 Sq. Ft., $510,000

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Well maintained and updated lagoon view home on quiet cul-de-sac centrally located close to shopping and all popular Hilton Head Plantation has to offer. Features include granite counters in Kitchen, wood flooring, plantation shutters, crown molding, brick fireplace, custom built-ins, tray ceilings. Expansive master suite, 2 guest BR’s, kitchen with casual dining, great room & DR. Courtyard entry and private rear deck. 3BR/2BA/1997 Sq. Ft., $389,900.

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Large, high elevation homesite near Bear Creek Golf Course. Easy access to front gate. Corner lot is easy to build on and abuts open space. HHP offers 4 golf courses, tennis, gardening, bike paths, leisure trails, fishing, marina, community events, and fabulous Spring Lake Pool and Pavilion. $125,000

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I sold my vacation home through Rick. Because my primary home is in Ohio, I was able to count on Rick to be my go-to-guy for everything I needed. He went above and beyond in recommending repairmen and movers, getting workers access to the property, and even personally emptied out my car which was damaged in a hurricane. He personally checked on the property regularly, always kept me informed of showings, and was just a joy to work with. Professional, market savvy, trustworthy, and personable, Rick is, hands down, the best realtor I have ever worked with! – Linda Landes, Findlay, Ohio 2016

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We have worked with Rick Saba for over 15 years buying and selling investment property on Hilton Head Island. Rick is great to work with and does a fantastic job managing deals throughout the process. We do not live near Hilton Head, so it is vitally important that we have an agent that stays on top of all the details. We highly recommend Rick Saba. – The Erfman’s, Colorado 2017 Rick is an amazing professional who always goes above and beyond for his clients. He has always looked out for our very best interest.

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Three years ago, we purchased a golf course condo on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina for mixed personal and rental use.

Rick Saba helped us research the market and find the ideal unit. What distinguished Rick’s service was his assistance in the myriad of details for closing and renovating the unit – made more difficult since my wife and I live in Texas.

Rick’s local knowledge of not only the real estate market but the community was invaluable in us securing a local lender (to include recommending a specific loan officer), property inspector, closing attorney, and (perhaps most impressively) a reputable general contractor to perform remodel work. Everything went as flawlessly as if we lived across the street.

Last December we purchased a second Hilton Head condo, again relying on Rick to manage the long-distance relationship.

Loan arrangements, inspections, closing preparation all went flawlessly from our vantage point in Texas. The same general contractor Rick recommended will complete renovation by the end of June and I thoroughly expect to invite Rick to view the property as a gesture of our gratitude for his professionalism. He represented us extremely well. – The Hogan’s, Texas 2017

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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. $925,000

520 PLANTATION CLUB – SEA PINES Panoramic golf views of Atlantic Dunes golf course from the balcony of this 2 BR, 2 BA Plantation Club villa located on the second floor. On-site pool, walk to the beach and the new Plantation Club Clubhouse. Owner occupied & in meticulous condition.

25 BAYNARD COVE ROAD This unique waterfront home offers the best of Sea Pines with its private dock, pool, 4 bedrooms, screen porch and a short walk to the beach. $1,450,000

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. $949,000 furnished

21 OAKMAN BRANCH — LONG COVE CLUB One of the last exceptional lots available in Long Cove Club. Views of the 12th green out to the Broad Creek. Private gated golf community with first class amenities including boat dockage. $350,000

891 KETCH COURT – SEA PINES Extensive remodel with smooth ceilings, new cabinets, baths, kitchen, furniture this 3 bedroom/3 bath townhome is on the top two floors of the mid rise building. Great rental history, turn key condition. $359,000 Furnished.

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Through July 2017, Sea Pines Real Estate sold over $117 million for a 37.48% market share.

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Check out Ann, Betty or Ingrid’s website for access to all listings in multiple list and to view background, qualifications and testimonials.

They have been selling for Sea Pines for more than 25 years each and are in the top 7% for production among Realtors island wide.

If you are considering a move, please call for a customized marketing proposal!

A Realtor Who Is More Than Just A Marketing Campaign!

Top Listing and/or Selling Agent 31 out of 38 Years with Dunes Real Estate

THE KEN OLIVER WAY Staying current with industry trends is second nature to Ken Oliver. He understands that over 95% of today’s clients are high-tech savvy and often use the Internet for their initial home search. So after you’ve done your homework, there’s Ken Oliver to step in and take over with his A+ real estate game. Yes, you get the smart

online and offline marketing campaigns, that’s a given.

But you get even more with Ken the person, who listens, strategizes and skillfully guides buyers and sellers to meaningful sales results with comfortable ease. Not because it’s his job, it’s his privilege. Why wait? Call Ken today.

You’ll be glad you did!

PALMETTO DUNES

For more information text 4552717 to 843-547-0131

122 Abbington Beach Side Luxury! Amazingly renovated from top to bottom! The beach awaits you from your front door plus 2 oceanfront pools & wide lagoon view out your back door. Fabulous 3BR/3BA features 1st floor master suite and all top of the line throughout in every detail! An ideal family beach retreat or permanent residence. A must see property! $699,900

PALMETTO DUNES

For more information text 4513639 to 843-547-0131

462 Captains Walk Incredible panoramic golf & lagoon views from this sought after 3BR/3BA townhome w/over 2,000 s/f, oversize deck w/steps down to the lagoon, perfect for your morning coffee or afternoon BBQ, open floor plan, super master suite w/private balcony & tremendous views.

Inverness offers 3 private tennis courts/lagoon front pool.

Short walk to the beach & Palmetto Dunes world class amenities. Rentals over $36,000/yr. $849,900

SHELTER COVE

For more information text 4291921 to 843-547-0131

258 Captains Quarters Views that will last a lifetime!

Incredible direct waterfront views that go on & on from this 4th floor 2 BR/2BA villa. Beautifully updated kitchen & baths.

Captains Quarters boasts one of the nicest waterfront pools on the Island. Just steps away from Harbour front restaurants, shopping, arts center, boating, kayaking, + Palmetto Dunes beaches, restaurants, tennis, golf and more! $435,000

Ken’s 2016 Honors

PALMETTO DUNES

• Dunes Real Estate's Listing Agent of the Year, 2016 • Dunes Real Estate's Selling Agent of the Year, 2016 • Dunes Real Estate's Top Producer, 2016 • Top Listing and/or Selling Agent 31 out of 38 Years for Dunes Real Estate • 38 Years of Stability/Knowledge/ 843.816.0167 cell Experience with Dunes Real Estate 843.842.0816 office • 40-Year Island Resident 866.842.0816 toll-free

866-319-0687 fax Ken-Oliver.com Ken@Ken-Oliver.com

For more information text 4209103 to 843-547-0131

3506 Windsor Court South Top Floor Penthouse with Big Ocean Views! Desirable end unit featuring 2 large private oceanfront balconies. Fabulous views from every room. Beautifully updated throughout, granite kitchen counter tops & breakfast bar. Master and guest bathrooms are totally updated. Master bath has huge glass block walk-in shower. Very cool & very beachy villa. A must see! $775,000

Richard MacDonald & Associates Richard MacDonald

Richard@RMacDonald.com cell: 843-384-8797 | office: 843-681-3307

Joey Doyle

JoeyDoyle@CharterOneRealty.com cell: 843-290-5055 | office: 843-681-3307

INDIGO RUN

PALMETTO HALL

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

CLASSIC SOUTHERN Lowcountry Estate Home on Hilton Head Island in the exclusive Broad Pointe Community. 5,200 sq ft home w/every imaginable upgrade. 5 BR, 4 full BA, multiple Covered Porches, Rec Room & a 5 car Garage, plus an elevator.

Grand entry Foyer w/elegant Dining Room & Study w/coffered ceilings. Spacious Great Room w/20’ ceilings & Brazilian Cherry Floors, Chef’s Kitchen w/Medallion Wood Cabinets w/ large Granite Island. Top of the line appliances includes a SubZero & Wolf Gas Range/Oven. Private Master Suite w/fireplace & much more. Broad Pointe Community has own pool & day dock. $975,000

PREMIER STREET IN PALMETTO HALL across from the Palmetto Hall Club. Tom Peeples Custom built home overlooking a large lagoon and 9th Fairway. 4 BR/4 BA. Spacious Great Room with hardwood floors and coffered ceilings. Dream Kitchen with custom cabinets, granite tops and top of the line appliances. Private Master Suite, 4th BR is a Bonus Room over the Garage. Model Perfect.

Used only as a 2nd home. $795,000

SPACIOUS 4 BR +Study, 3.5 BA home with panoramic view overlooking lagoon and 3 Fairways of the Country Club of Hilton Head Golf Course.

Bonus Room/4th BR over over-sized garage. $532,500

ROSE HILL

FOLLY FIELD

PALMETTO BLUFF

BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM BUILT HOME overlooking the 13th Fairway with our 3600 sq ft.

4 BR or 3 BR plus bonus room and 3.5 BA. Built in 2004 this home has an elegant Living and Dining Room, Chef’s Kitchen open to large Family Room.

Private Master Suite, Bedroom separation and a covered Porch. $525,000

BEAUTIFUL DIRECT OCEANFRONT villa with panoramic OCEANFRONT View! Fully furnished 2 BR/2 BA, 1st floor Sea Cloisters villa.

Great 2nd home or rental property. $520,000

BUILD YOUR DREAM FAMILY COMPOUND on the 6.96 acre homesite in prestigious Palmetto Bluff. Beautiful entrance with gas lanterns on either side and brick paver entry drive. Enjoy the incredible LowCountry lifestyle that Palmetto Bluff represents. EZ access to Hilton Head, Bluffton and Savannah. $419,000

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

CONTACT RICHARD MACDONALD AND JOEY DOYLE FOR INCREDIBLE HOMESITES PALMETTO HALL 15 Madison Lane . . . $107,000 BERKELEY HALL 4 Rice Hope . . . . . $10,000

BEST VALUE 4 BR Home! Large Great Room with hardwood floors and fireplace with brick accent wall. Kitchen/Breakfast Room. Two Master Suites or mother-in-law suite. $310,000

HAMPTON HALL 267 Farnsleigh Ave. . . $89,900 274 Farnsleigh Ave. . . $99,900 HILTON HEAD PLANTATION 41 Ellenita Dr. . . . . $142,500

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42 Broad Pointe | Indigo Run | $2,000,000

One of the most attractive homes in Indigo Run. Subtle quality throughout, combined with a gorgeous long mash view and private amenities make this 5,477 sq. ft. home a rare find on Hilton Head.

32 Cotesworth Place | Indigo Run | $899,000

Absolutely one of the best locations in Indigo Run. Spectacular multiple golf views and incredible pool/spa. 4BR/4.5 BA +Bonus and 4,350 sq. ft.

34 Cotesworth Place | Indigo Run | $725,000

A wonderful setting in the center of the private Golf Club community of Indigo Run. This great 3,500 sq. ft. plan is what everyone is looking for - custom design and great location. A must see!

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21 River Club Drive | Indigo Run | $699,000

Situated on close to 3/4 acre, this 3 bedroom plan is one of the best values in the gated River Club enclave of Indigo Run.

#418 Shorewood Villas | Forest Beach | $439,000

Looking for a beachfront condo with no upgrades needed. Move right in and enjoy the proximity to the beach and pool. Great rental income as well!

7 Hamilton Drive | Sun City | $459,000

Opportunity knocks. This Monroe /Rutledge floor plan in Sun City is always so well received. The upgrades and location make this one of the best recently offered!

CARROLL & DAYTON

David Carroll Cell 843.384.8111 Tracy Dayton Cell 843.686.4000 INDIGO RUN GOLF CLUB

23 COTESWORTH PLACE

PORT ROYAL PLANTATION

136 COGGINS POINT

LONG COVE CLUB

6 COTTON HALL LANE

PALMETTO DUNES

2116 VILLAMARE

Quality constructed by H2 Builders. One owner home.

Grand foyer leads to great room. Formal dining room, wet bar. Center Island kitchen with eat in area opens to family room. Master wing has 2 walk-in closets, elegant bath, sitting area. Guest wing features 2 BR, full BA, plus office/game room or 5th BR with full BA, off the private pool. 2nd floor has guest suite, plus office/bonus room. Large laundry room. Could be 6 BR. 2 car side entry garage with golf cart bay.16th fairway views. $759,000

Smell the salty air & walk to the beach! One-of-akind, amazing homesite! 200' frontage, 160' deep and 222' along the view (rear). Over 30,000 sq. ft., 3/4 acre site along the Barony Golf Course, with potential distant views of the ocean! Sprawling site with high elevation, can build on slab. Beautiful Live Oaks adorn the property! 2 minute walk to the beach and 3 minutes to the Beach Club. Very rare to acquire a homesite of this size, and view with high elevation, so close to the water! $599,000

Rock solid built, custom home with long and wide lagoon view, cul de sac location. Elegant entry into living room and dining room, kitchen has eat in area and opens to family room. Office or 5th BR on main floor with full BA. Master is graciously sized, 2 walk in closets, large double vanity, separate shower and large garden tub. 2nd floor has two ensuite BR. Walk in storage, heated and cooled artist studio or playroom.

Bonus room above garage with full BA. Long Cove Club Amenities. $549,000

Best priced Villamare on the market. Updated kitchen with granite, newer appliances throughout, some new furniture, mattresses, bedding etc. Steps to miles of pristine beaches. Villamare has an oceanfront pool + hot tub, indoor pool, hot tub and gym in resort setting. Enjoy the resort lifestyle of Palmetto Dunes.

Miles of bike paths & beaches with plenty of golf and restaurants. Rentals: $32,000 on books, $40,000 projected. $449,900

SHELTER COVE HARBOUR

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

YACHT COVE

INDIGO RUN

259 CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS

20 COUNTRY CLUB COURT

22 BRITTANY PLACE

690 COLONIAL DRIVE

4th & 5th floor Penthouse, 2 BR + Loft. Direct waterfront views of Shelter Cove Harbour, Broad Creek, and miles of the amazing watershed. Updated with cherry floors, new carpeting, granite in the kitchen. Two story great room with walls of glass overlooking the views! Free Shuttle to beach, walk to shopping, dining, nightlife, restaurants, boating. Partially furnished, turn key ready & priced to sell! $449,000!

Picture perfect home on a great street with an amazing panoramic golf view! Towards the end of cul de sac, so extreme privacy, yet close to CCHH, Marina, Old Fort Pub, back gate for EZ access. 1-story, 3 BR, 2 BA, powder room. Custom floorplan, eat in kitchen, dining room, and living room with fireplace. Brand new windows. HVAC and Roof 10 yrs. old. Master has sitting area and double vanity bath. Lots of natural light. Lots of closets. 2 car side entry garage. $435,000

Perfect Mid-Island location. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths.

4 car tandem garage (2 car wide, 2 car deep)! New carpet, new paint, tile floors in kitchen to dining. Tile backsplash in kitchen. Main floor master with double vanity sink, tub/shower, walk in closet. 2 bedrooms plus laundry closet up. Backs up to open space and water feature. On site pool. $255,000

Desirable full sized homesite on prestigious Colonial Drive in The Golf Club at Indigo Run. Level high ground, overlooking the 14th fairway. $169,000

FOLLY FIELD

MARSHSIDE

FOLLY FIELD

MOSS CREEK

12K FIDDLERS COVE

Outstanding golf views from living room, balcony & bedrooms! Quiet & peaceful 3rd floor with sunsets.

Nicely updated 3rd floor villa. New kitchen w/granite & some s/s appliances – soft close cabinetry & washer/ dryer. Newer vanities in baths with soft close cabinetry.

New laminate wood flooring in bedrooms, freshly painted & fresh bedding. Tile in kitchen, dining, living room and baths. Incredible rental potential. $159,900

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Marshside on Hilton Head Island. Townhome with 2 BR, 2 1/2 BA, partial marsh view. Huge on site pool with abundant cool decking, kiddie pool and hottub, bathhouse, 2 lighted tennis courts, playground and picnic area, laundry facility, fitness room, and on-site management office. Needs updating, priced accordingly. Being sold as is. $129,000

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Opportunity is knocking! Closest to the beach, plus a big lagoon view! Desirable Eastern exposure across the back for sunshine filled morning and cool afternoons on the back deck, hear the waves. $119,000

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19 CATBRIAR LN.

Full size lagoon view lot, beautiful specimen trees outside building envelope! Moss Creek membership included; 36 holes of championship golf, 7 Har Tru tennis courts & clubhouse, deepwater marina offering wet or dry boat storage, kayak storage, waterfront pool & fitness complex, full service clubhouse and golf shop, equestrian center, two nature preserves & miles of leisure trails. Amazing value for $89,000

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6 OSPREY STREET – NORTH FOREST BEACH

18 HARROGATE DRIVE – WEXFORD

1st floor Oceanfront Villa, 1Br 2Ba end unit with views overlooking ocean and pool courtyard area. Nice large balcony, end unit with over 1000 sq ft.

New kitchen appliances as of 2013. This is one of the brighter and bigger one bedrooms offered. Well maintained with gross rentals for 2016 $30,000.00.

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath turnkey home located 3rd row from the ocean. Open floor plan with fireplace, beautiful back deck and outdoor environment area with pool. Plenty of parking with good elevation.

MLS #354535 $420,000

Jeff Hall 843.384.7941

Open floor plan with 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths with great outdoor environment overlooking the pool and Wexford golf course. The 4th bedroom is over the 2-car garage which could be used as a media room. Large kitchen with granite countertops, appliance upgrades, and open to family room. Master on first floor. Den/study. Invisible fence installed.

MLS #362195 $849,000

Jeff Hall 843.384.7941

MLS #367673 $979,000

Jeff Hall 843.384.7941

70 PLANTATION DRIVE #181 – HARBOUR TOWN

40 FOLLY FIELD ROAD #C305 – FOLLY FIELD

40 FOLLY FIELD ROAD #C348 – FOLLY FIELD

Beautifully renovated and designer decorated 3 BR/3 BA villa furnished with French & Swedish Antiques. Fantastic views of Harbour Town golf course 10th & 16th holes and Calibogue Sound View. All bathrooms completely renovated.

Walk to Harbour Town, bike to the beach. (All furnishings are either antique or recently recovered upholstery.) Very strong rentals averaging close to $60,000/year the last 3 years.

Totally updated in Dec. 2016! Walk into a loft style feel with this open floor plan. The walls in the bedroom feature a wood like tile for warmth and sound buffering. Modern electric fireplace can be used for ambiance or warmth.

Contemporary furniture throughout which compliments upscale kitchen and BA w/a walk in tiled shower. Ocean and private landscape views from the balcony. New HVAC Sept. 2017. Huge oceanfront pool, beach bar, tennis courts & work out room all on the property. Whether you are looking for a cash flow rental property or just your own personal hideaway, this is for you!

This modern updated villa has a terrific view of the ocean! Put together with high end furnishings and top of the line appliances make this villa a very easy to care for destination. The sellers spared no expense in the renovations with the new flooring, smooth ceilings, highly updated kitchen and bath with granite and tile. Similar villas are renting between $250.00 and $275.00/night with all 5 star reviews. With the low monthly regime expense and well run community, this can be a cash flow investment property. This villa has it all!!

MLS #369064 $169,000

Mary Pracht 843.298.1715

MLS #337961 $799,000

Jeff Hall 843.384.7941

MLS #367836 $199,000

Mary Pracht 843.298.1715 2 BALD EAGLE ROAD W. – SEA PINES

8 BELTED KINGFISHER – SEA PINES – OCEAN SIDE

4 TWIN PINES ROAD – SEA PINES – GOLF VIEWS

An absolute architectural master piece with high end features galore and long marsh views. Gorgeous kitchen and family room. Separate dining plus living room. High ceilings, lots of glass, sound system and extensive lighting features.

Large downstairs with party room plus full kitchen leads out to heated pool and fireplace. 3 car garage. 4-minute walk to Beach!

A PRIME BEACHSIDE LOCATION IN SEA PINES RESORT. . .Take advantage of owning in beautiful South Beach on the award-winning No. 1 Island in the Continental U.S. Easy stroll to beach, South Beach Marina, shops, restaurants. Families love this area! Great location. Build your dream home here. Home is being sold “as is,” including CL 100. A fine value.

Owner OSCREA.

Spacious one level home updated and enlarged with new kitchen, bathrooms, and many custom features in 2009. Perfect for entertaining, this wonderful home features 5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, great room with high ceilings and fireplace, dining room, gourmet eat- in kitchen, den, office, and oversized 2 car garage. Room for a pool overlooking the Heron Point golf course.

Recently staged and re-landscaped!

Tommy Austin 843.384.7033

MLS #364990 $749,000

MLS #355359 $1,399,000

Diann Wilkinson 843.671.2587

Rob Reichel 843.384.6789

MLS #359913 $1,995,000

Jeff Hall

Tommy Austin

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Robert Reichel

Mary Pracht

Diann Wilkinson

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www.WeSellSeaPines.com South Beach Marina Village P.O. Box 3389 Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 843-363-4523

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30 Widewater Road | Spanish Wells

$3,999,999

5 Bedroom, 5.5 Bath | 6,764 Square Feet | MLS# 359550

One of the finest Spanish Wells homes to come on the market. This spectacular 5 bed, 5-1/2 bath masterpiece also offers an elegant office complete with built-ins & a remarkable media/movie room. There is over 6,700 sqft of remodeled excellence.

The kitchen has a stainless gas Wolf range, double ovens, microwave, wine cooler, 2 additional cooling refrigerators, granite countertops and an exceptional bar top. High ceilings with exposed timber frame beams, wood & tile floors, fully remodeled bathrooms, & so much more. Lights, temperature & security system can be controlled remotely from anywhere. Not to be missed is the outdoor oasis, complete with rock water slide, swim up bar, fountains, spa, outdoor kitchen & fireplace. There is also a private dock with boat lift & spectacular views out to the Broad Creek. The word perfection does not do this home justice.

8 WOODSTOCK CT | LONG COVE

1 DONAX | PORT ROYAL PLANTATION

4 Bed, 3 1/2Bath | 3465 SqFt

3 Bed, 2 1/2Bath | 1878 SqFt

Beautiful home w/ amazing golf view. Spacious chef ’s kitchen, large master suite, expansive built-ins in bonus room (4th Bedroom) cathedral ceilings & more!

Charming Beach home is situated just off the beach path on a gorgeous corner lot. This home features a main floor master and an expansive pool with spa.

$649,000

$509,000

27 CLUB COURSE | SEA PINES

19 TEAL LANE | HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

3 Bed, 3 Bath | 1968 SqFt

3 Bed, 2 Bath | 1876 SqFt

Wonderful golf & wooded views in coveted Club Course. Beautful paver driveway, screen porch, two master suites, tons of storage, & several skylights.

Outstanding opportunity to remodel this home with a beautiful view overlooking the 5th fairway/green of the Dolphin Head Golf Course.

Great Price!

$399,000

$259,000

The Murray and Della Rosa Team Chris Della Rosa Richie Murray Rick Murray

843-785-4460 Office 843-290-1927 Chris 843-209-4960 Richie www.MandDproperty.com info@MandDproperty.com

FESSIONAL PROFILES

DENTIST PROFILES 2017

Healthy smile, healthy you: Oral health linked to your overall health

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

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

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If your dentist detects serious tooth or gum issues, ood oral hygiene and regular dental visits are an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Practicing good it’s time to see a specialist. He or she might refer you to oral health habits to maintain teeth and gums in top a periodontist for treatment. Periodontists go through extensive training to tackle these tough issues. condition can actually help prevent certain diseases.

Many adults and children suffer from It’s important to see a dentist twice a year for a check-up and cleaning. They will A COSMETIC DENTIST mal-aligned, discolored or damaged teeth. These imperfections are not purely help with tartar control, cavity prevention CAN HELP MAKE cosmetic, but can also indicate or lead to and keeping an overall healthy mouth. They YOU MUCH MORE other issues. Many orthodontists will begin serve as your first line of defense and will be COMFORTABLE WITH to take corrective action early. But it’s never able to help guide you toward good habits.

YOUR SMILE. too late for adults to get braces.

Teaching kids good brushing and For discoloration, gaps, and other flossing habits early is essential to their health. Your dentist can recommend accessories to types of damage, a cosmetic dentist can help make you make brushing more fun. Parents also want to ensure much more comfortable with your smile with bonding, that going to the dentist is a fun experience. A pediatric veneers, or whitening treatments. Modern best practices dentist is a great place to start. From fun prizes to child- and technologies make these procedures easy for the size chairs, dentists who specialize in kids will provide a patient. After all, a smile you feel confident about is one that you’re more likely to take good care of. M positive experience for younger children.

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DENTIST PROFILES 2017

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

Areas of Expertise » Holistic Approach to Modern Dentistry » Cosmetic: Smile Rejuvenation, Complex Mouth Reconstruction, Natural Looking Veneers & Crowns, Teeth Whitening, Laser Gum Surgery, Implants (Zirconium and Titanium), Cosmetic Dentures, Anxiety-Free/Conscious Sedation Dentistry. » Holistic: Mercury-Safe Certified, Biocompatibility Testing, Fluoride Conscious, Nutrition Conscious, Latex Free & Fragrance Conscious , Digital X-rays, In Office Ozonated Purified Air, TMJ Therapy. » Ozone Therapy: Tooth/Sinus Infections, Periodontal Irrigation, Tooth Sensitivity, Halitosis Therapy, Ozonated Root Canal Therapy. » Mercury Removal using safe protocols: Dr. Porcelli is SMART (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique) Certified, Amalgam Removal Detox Program, Specialized Mercury Removal Equipment

Richard F. Porcelli, DDS Dr. Porcelli

is a graduate of New York University College of Dentistry. Upon graduation, he was accepted to an advanced dental residency at New York Methodist Hospital, where he trained with specialists in prosthodontics, implant/oral surgery, periodontics, oral medicine, and emergency care. He is proud to be a “Dawson Scholar”, having completed an extensive full mouth reconstructive and cosmetic dentistry program at the Dawson Academy—one of the prestigious post-doctorate learning institutes in the world. In addition, he has fellowships in Implant and Laser Dentistry. Dr Porcelli is committed to continuous teaching and learning and being at the top of his field. He is most proud of his holistic approach to dentistry, which provides his patients with the highest quality experience to modern health care.

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

Areas of Expertise » Crown Lengthening » HPV/Oral Cancer Screenings » Hygiene Cleanings » Laser Gum Therapy (LANAP) » Nutritional Counseling » Scaling and Root Planing » Soft Tissue Graft

Alvin H. Danenberg, DDS Dr. Dan,

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

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

In 2015, Dr. Danenberg was appointed to the faculty of the College of Integrative Medicine Then, in April 2017, he earned the designation of “ADAPT Trained Health Professional” from Kresser Institute. In July 2017, Elektra Press released Dr. Danenberg’s book, Crazy-Good Living, which is based on ancestral nutrition and lifestyle.

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

Areas of Expertise » Bone Grafting » Dental Implants » Implant Dentures (Snap In & Fixed) » Tooth Extractions » Sinus Augmentation

Jay R. Friedman, DDS Dr. Jay R. Friedman,

brings nearly 30 years experience in implant dentistry to Bluffton Center for Dentistry. He graduated from the SUNY Buffalo School of Dentistry in 1982, and in 1984 received a qualification in Advanced Prosthodontics from the University of Southern California. Dr. Friedman is on the faculty of the world renowned Misch Implant Institute and Temple University, Department of Oral Implantology.

Dr. Friedman has worked in several private dental practices across the United States – including Southern California, Philadelphia and Long Island. He has been a part of the team at Bluffton Center for Dentistry since 2012.

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Thomas H. Morse, DDS

Children’s Dentistry Seaside is considered Hilton Head’s “parents choice for kid-friendly dentistry.” Kids and parents rave about Dr. Thomas H. Morse and his ability to perform excellent work with such a gentle manner.

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

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

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

Joseph A. Wescott, DDS Dr. Wescott has practiced General Dentistry for over 30 years on the north shore of Boston, MA. He is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Dentistry. Approximately a year ago he relocated his practice of General Dentistry with special emphasis in Laser Periodontal Therapy (LPT) to the Bluffton/Hilton Head area. He has been practicing Laser Periodontal Therapy since 2006, making him the Low Country's most experienced provider of this technology.

Dr. Wescott is currently accepting new patients, please call Heritage Dental and Spa and request an appointment.

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME 32 Malphrus Road, Suite 115 Bluffton, SC 843.837.4444 painfreegumsurgery.com

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HEALTH

Eat your way

to healthy teeth and gums

BY AMY FREEMAN

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The best source of Vitamin D is sunlight, but it hen it comes to the health of your can also be found in fish, egg yolks, cod liver teeth, you really are what you eat. oil, and fortified milk.

Oral health is one of the first areas to decline when your diet is less than • Vitamin C can strengthen blood vessels and ideal, according to the American Dental reduce inflammation, which may help your Association (ADA). gums stay healthier. Vitamin C is also required The difference between a healthy smile for the production of collagen, a key protein and frequent visits to the dentist might be your that helps you fight periodontal disease. diet. If you’re trying to protect your teeth and Without sufficient Vitamin C, your gums gums, choose wisely when it comes to food and become sensitive and more beverages. Everyone knows susceptible to the bacteria sugary foods, such as candy causing periodontal and soda, contribute to tooth THE DIFFERENCE disease. Some of the best decay, but here are some less sources are bell peppers, BETWEEN A HEALTHY obvious guidelines for what oranges, kiwi, strawberries, to eat and drink — and what to SMILE AND FREQUENT broccoli, and kale. avoid — for good oral health: VISITS TO THE DENTIST Foods rich in antioxi• • Acidic foods and drinks dants have myriad health may cause erosion of tooth MIGHT BE YOUR DIET. benefits, including fighting enamel, so you need to the bacteria that cause input some minerals back flammation and periodontal and try to restore what is disease. They help protect gums and other tislost. The main heroes here are calcium and sues from cell damage and bacterial infection. phosphorous, which are the building blocks Antioxidant-rich foods include apples, berries, of enamel. The best sources of calcium are grapes, raisins, nuts, and beans. yogurt, hard cheeses, seafood, low-fat milk, tofu, and almonds. Phosphorous is found in • Foods containing probiotics are popular for pumpkin seeds, fish, Brazil nuts, red meat, their digestive health benefits, but there is some eggs, tofu, and broth. evidence the good bacteria in probiotics may help decrease plaque and promote healthy • Hard, crunchy foods that contain lots of water gums. The best sources are yogurt, kombucha, are great for your teeth more than one way. sauerkraut, miso, and other fermented foods.

First, chewing produces more saliva, which is the best natural neutralizer of the bacteria that • Foods that contain sugars of any kind can causes cavities. Second, the texture of these contribute to tooth decay. Almost all foods, foods makes them naturally abrasive, so they including milk and vegetables, contain some gently scrub and clean, removing plaque and type of sugar, but they are a necessary part food particles. Some of the best options are of a healthy diet because many of them also celery, apples, cucumbers, and carrots. contain important nutrients. To help control the amount of sugar you consume, read food • Vitamin D is important for your overall health, labels and choose foods and beverages that but it’s especially critical to good oral health are low in added sugars. M because it helps your body to absorb calcium.

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Mothers as Living Donors

A DANCE WITH REJECTION PHOTOS BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT

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Lois Richardson holds photos of her son Collins.

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others often proudly proclaim that they would do anything for their children. For some parents, that declaration of love is a matter of life and death. For both Lois Richardson and Kelly Ruhlin, that demonstration of love went above and beyond baking their kids’ favorite snacks or picking out the best birthday gifts.

Richardson and Ruhlin each donated a kidney to their sons in a procedure known as a “living transplant.”

Richardson and her husband, Norris, bought land on Hilton Head Island in 1955, moving to the Lowcountry permanently the following year and bringing their eldest son JR, daughter Mary Katherine and 4-year-old Collins, the youngest of the three. The Richardsons opened Forest Beach Super Market and created what is now known as Coligny Plaza, which the family still owns and operates.

All was well until Collins turned 11, when he became ill. But it wasn’t until he was 14 that doctors discovered he needed a kidney transplant. The family traveled to the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia, where a team including some of the top pioneers in kidney and heart transplants planned his treatment.

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National experts coming to HHI to present new adult stem cell research findings Two experts in the field of stem cell research will give a presentation titled “Adult Stem Cells: Medicine of the Future”on Oct. 5 at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island in Shipyard Plantation.

Presenters Keith March and Anthony Atala will discuss stem cell research and recent advances that promise to bring a better quality of life to many patients.

March is the director of the Indiana Center for Vascular Dr. Keith March Biology and Medicine and the VA Center for Regenerative Medicine, both at Indiana University Medical Center. He is a nationally and internationally recognized doctor who presents at scientific meetings worldwide. His research focuses on discovery and development of adult stem cell-derived therapies to treat acute and chronic diseases including COPD, heart failure, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and ALS. March has also served as the reviewer for numerous editorial boards and has 20 patents to his credit. In addition to his research, he has written dozens of manuscripts, text chapters and books. He is a professor in the departments of medicine, cellular and integrated physiology as well as biomedical engineering at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Dr. Atala’s research focuses on using cells for various human therapies, including the creation of tissues and organs. He is the director of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, as well as the W. Boyce proDr. Anthony Atala fessor and chairman of urology at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. He is a practicing surgeon and a researcher in the field of regenerative medicine.

His work has been listed twice in Time magazine’s Top 10 Breakthroughs of the Year.

He has edited 12 books, published more than 400 journal articles, and has applied for or received more than 200 national and international patents.

Friends of the Children of Hilton Head is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Host committee for the event includes Sam Boyd, Sally Cardamone, Charlie Clark, Adelaide Corkern, Hilary Drammis, Elizabeth Hancock, Susan Ochsner, Terri Rice and Kelly Ruhlin. For more information, contact Hancock at 843-3019090 or elizabethhancock14@gmail.com.

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Kelly Ruhlin (left) and Lois Richardson each donated a kidney to a son who needed one.

Though Collins’ body eventually rejected the organ his mother donated, he received another one and lived for several more years before dying in January 1969 at the age of 17. But the family said the procedures were worth every extra day they had with him.

“Collins wanted to go to see the giant redwood tree in California with the opening through it. We didn’t have much in those days, but we saw to it that he drove through that tree,” his mother said.

“He didn’t live too much longer after that, but we did the one thing he wanted to see. At least I gave him a kidney. … I’m glad I could do something for my child.”

Today, Richardson spends her days admiring her flower garden and hosting a weekly Bible study group, which she has led for more than 48 years. She’s also planning her centenary birthday celebration, to be held in 2019. In honor of her work for the Hilton Head community — and her status as a living donor — the Town of Hilton Head Island presented Richardson with a commendation in April 2014.

SURPRISE DIAGNOSIS Doctors told Kelly Ruhlin they might never know what was affecting her son Zachary, but that wasn’t good enough for her. Ruhlin became a medical detective, researching the most advanced medical discoveries and contacting nephrologists to determine the best course of treatment.

YOU CAN BE IN KIDNEY FAILURE AND NEVER KNOW IT UNTIL IT’S DIRE.

“Zach has a genetic kidney disease that was initially misdiagnosed as medullary sponge kidney, which typically does not end in kidney failure,” she said. “Back in 2007, with the help of a doctor at Schneider Children’s Hospital in New York, Zach was diagnosed with Dent disease, a rare recessive inherited condition. The doctor reviewed Zachary’s medical files and three days later he contacted me, explaining that Zachary’s kidneys were calcifying. At this point, his gallbladder had also stopped functioning properly. You can be in kidney failure and never know it until it’s dire.”

Ruhlin and her husband, Eric, had never imagined their teenage son would need a transplant, but Kelly was ready to step up to the plate. There were two women in particular who helped her find the strength to become a living donor, she said.

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Kelly Ruhlin and her son Zach

“With what she went through as a living donor, Lois Richardson was a pioneer. She gave me strength because she did that,” Ruhlin said. “Judy Trew was also a mentor. Judy’s daughter Heather went through a transplant, and Judy is the founder of the nonprofit group Heather Trew Foundation for Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation and Research, an organization based on Hilton Head Island.”

Ruhlin wanted to give a kidney to Zach so he wouldn’t have to go through dialysis. As part of the process, she

met with a cardiologist, a psychologist and a clergyman — a process that left her appreciative that becoming a living donor was even an option for her and her son.

“I explained to Zach that I was blessed to be able to give him my kidney,” Ruhlin said of his transplant surgery. “We had to spend two weeks at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, and then three days for the transplant. He had to have both of his native kidneys removed, which was not typical, and he was in so much pain. I wanted to bond with him and be with him and go through it with him.”

The experience also left Ruhin grateful for the advances being made in medicine, and for the support of those who have gone before. And she can’t wait to see what doctors and scientists can come up with next to offer patients the best quality of life possible.

“I feel lucky they have made so many advances. I can only imagine what it was like for Mrs. Richardson,” she said. “My hope is that, and I know it can happen, Zach can have a kidney made for him and put in his body and will never have to take anti-rejection drugs again. Currently, he has to carry around a suitcase of medicines. The doctors are constantly monitoring him. The threat of rejection is constant.” M

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F GHTING Back Against

C NCER NEW THERAPIES HELP PATIENTS TARGET THEIR TREATMENTS.

BY AMY COYNE BREDESON

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reast cancer treatment has come a long way over the years. New procedures and therapies have helped extend patients’ lives while also improving their quality of life.

Dr. Howard Zaren — a surgical oncologist with St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital, the medical director of the hospital’s Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, and the principal investigator for the National Cancer Institute’s Georgia Community Oncology Research Program — has been treating breast cancer patients for the past 43 years and says he has seen tremendous developments in the fight against the disease.

“Breast cancer treatment has seen monumental shifts during my career, all for the better,” he said.

Cutting-edge therapies that once were only available at large hospitals in urban areas are now available closer to home and in smaller facilities, he said, which means Lowcountry breast cancer patients can receive the best treatment possible without having to travel too far from home.

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modulated radiation therapy, Zaren said. The treatment allows physicians to administer a higher, more accurate dose of radiation over fewer sessions.

BREAST CANCER TREATMENT HAS SEEN MONUMENTAL SHIFTS DURING MY CAREER, ALL FOR THE BETTER. – Dr. Howard Zaren

Other local hospitals also offer new treatments that provide maximum care while limiting the unpleasant side effects felt by patients. At Memorial University Health Center, surgical oncologists like Dr. William Burak use intraoperative radiation therapy to limit the chemicals injected into patients. Instead of 30 to 35 radiation treatments over six weeks after a lumpectomy, Burak said, the new therapy injects one high dose of radiation during surgery, saving patients

pain, anxiety and trips to the hospital.

“We get a lot of patients who come from two or three hours away,” Burak said. “They can’t get back and forth to their radiation center every day. So this is perfect for them.”

Burak said new treatment options make it easier for doctors to provide care tailored to each individual patient. Today, treatments can be based on each patient and their specific tumor. Genomic profiling also can now predict how effective chemotherapy will be for each patient, reducing the number of patients receiving the often harsh treatment.

“We can target the patients we think we can help and eliminate the unnecessary toxicities,” Burak said.

Even standard procedures like the traditional lumpectomy now have alternatives, said Dr. Rochelle Ringer, a board-certified surgical oncologist at the Medical University of South Carolina Breast Health Center in Bluffton. The new SAVI SCOUT Radar Localization system helps surgeons find the exact location of tissue that needs to be removed during a lumpectomy, instead of relying on a mammogram or ultrasound performed just before

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CUTTING-EDGE THERAPIES THAT ONCE WERE ONLY AVAILABLE AT LARGE HOSPITALS IN URBAN AREAS ARE NOW AVAILABLE CLOSER TO HOME AND IN SMALLER FACILITIES.

surgery. With the SCOUT system, the patient goes to a radiologist a few days before surgery to have a reflector placed inside the breast. Through radar, the reflector interacts with a hand piece the surgeon uses during the operation and alerts the doctor to the exact location of tissue to be removed.

The new method does take an extra day, but Ringer said the process is much easier on patients.

“Their day of surgery is a lot quicker,” Ringer said. “They’re in and out sooner.

They’re able to eat before they place this reflector in, so there’s less risk of people passing out.”

Ringer said MUSC began using the SCOUT system in May. The Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, uses a similar technique involving a radioactive seed instead of the reflector.

The doctors agree that new developments in treatments and the increased focus on prevention and early detection have been life-changing for patients.

“In the past few years, we have seen far better survivorship rates,” Zaren said.

“We can credit that to mammography.

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How

Hurricanes Hurt our health Photo courtesy of the Town of Hilton Head

Hurricane Matthew and Tropical Storm Irma changed the local landscape. They also changed local people.

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hile there were no fatalities and only a few injuries on Hilton Head Island directly caused by Matthew and Irma, there were other lasting effects.

A year after Matthew, Dr. Patrick Snowman, who works in the emergency room at Hilton Head Hospital, is still on the frontline of the hurricane fallout. The problem? Trees. Hurricane cleanup is dangerous business.

“One of the most profound health effects that I didn’t anticipate in the weeks, months and days following Matthew was the countless number of people we’ve seen with trauma, including fatalities, related to removing hurricane debris, repairing a roof or cutting down trees,” he said.

He said the hospital has seen patients with hurricane-related injuries like wounds, broken bones and concussions — and this flow of patients isn’t expected to ease up anytime soon. Almost 80 percent of injuries related to Hurricane Hugo, which hit Charleston and the

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surrounding Lowcountry in 1989, occurred after the hurricane, according to a six-year study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It could be the same with Hurricane Matthew and Tropical Storm Irma.

“Recently a middle-age female working for a contractor clearing tree debris died after a branch fell and struck her,” Snowman said. “Literally, since last October, we’re seeing echoes and reverberations of Matthew with weatherrelated trauma. I saw a case recently, one of the hundreds of cases we’ve seen this year following the hurricane, involving a tree branch. It fell on a gentleman’s house. He and a neighbor went up a ladder to remove it, and the branch struck him, knocking him off the ladder.

The fall crushed his leg.”

A TOUGHER YEAR FOR BREATHING The roaring gale-force winds and pounding torrential rains of Hurricane Matthew also affected the air we breathe.

The greatest impact has been the

THE GREATEST IMPACT HAS BEEN THE ALLERGENS — POLLEN, MOLD, BACTERIA AND DUST allergens — pollen, mold, bacteria and dust — stirred up during cleanup, weeks and months after the hurricane.

“In my 41 years of medicine, I’ve never seen so many cases of respiratory illness,” internist Dr. Paul Long said.

“And it continues. We’ve seen more patients with pneumonia than any other year. We normally don’t see so many cases of sinusitis, allergies and asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and pneumonia.

If we charted all the respiratory illnesses that have increased, you would see an exponential line going up, up, up.”

Dr. Thomas Beller, an allergist and immunologist, and other Hilton Head medical specialists agree. They have seen a significant uptick of respiratory illnesses

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CLIMATE CHANGE, THE INCREASE IN STORMS AND THE RISE IN TEMPERATURES ARE CAUSING OVERALL HIGHER AND HIGHER – Dr. Neil Kao RAGWEED POLLEN COUNTS.

and allergies since the hurricane.

Fitz McAden, 68, retired executive editor of The Island Packet and The Beaufort Gazette, experienced respiratory problems that were unusual for him after the hurricane.

“Last February, I was having really bad headaches at night, not during the day when I was standing up. I’d wake up feeling like I had a bad hangover, like someone drove a spike in my head. It hurt that bad,” McAden said. He was diagnosed with a sinus infection.

“The infection spread to my ears. It made me dizzy enough to lose my balance. I also started feeling nauseous,” he said.

“It felt like sea sickness… I’ve never had allergies, I’ve been fortunate.”

The infection eventually spread to McAden’s lungs and presented as pneumonia with a hacking cough and fluid in his lungs.

“I’m not saying that the illness necessarily correlates with the aftermath of the hurricane, but I’ve never had such bad health problems,” McAden said.

Wet hurricane debris can harbor different viruses, bacteria and fungi, all of which can exacerbate sinusitis, asthma, allergies or other respiratory conditions like pneumonia.

Mold growth can build up from fallen leaves, pine straw and branches. Inside, each wet wall and damp beam is a potential petri dish for mold — wherever moisture lingers, spores blossom. Mold can appear in as little as two days.

“I worked outside immediately after the hurricane, and on and off in the weeks and months afterward, cleaning up the mess on our two-acre, heavily wooded lot where there was lots of damp, moldy debris,” McAden said.

Many studies link mold to the aggravation of respiratory illnesses, and say it can even cause wheezing and coughing in healthy people. For better or worse in the Lowcountry, where the scent of saltwater fills the air, mildew and other types of mold are here to stay.

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allergen, the more likely you are going to be sensitized to that allergen. People who have pollen allergies may experience intensified symptoms, and people who don’t normally have pollen allergies may start to.

“Climate change, the increase in storms and the rise in temperatures are causing overall higher and higher ragweed pollen counts,” said Dr. Neil Kao, an allergist and immunologist who heads the pollen counting center in Greenville. “When exposed to warmer temperatures and higher levels of carbon dioxide, plants grow more vigorously and produce more pollen.”

The Psychological Fallout The lingering effects of Irma and Matthew aren’t just physical, however. Residents who remained on Hilton Head during the storms might have suffered post-traumatic stress symptoms such as nightmares, flashbacks, quick tempers and emotional numbing in the weeks following. These symptoms are normal, says Ronald C. Kessler, a professor of health care policy at Harvard Medical School and researcher in a World Health Organization study on disaster trauma.

Today, most islanders have put Matthew and Irma behind them, but those who suffered losses — a home, job, business or loved one — following a weather event might still be dealing with anxiety or depression. The community’s ability to rebuild offers a ray of hope after the storms. M

‘WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER’ Still feeling jittery after Matthew and Irma? That’s normal, said Hilton Head Island counselor Jocelyn Evans, and there’s no reason to give up hope.

“Two of the greatest psychological challenges in life are to rid ourselves of ego and to learn how to tolerate ambiguity. We confronted both of these challenges in Hurricane Matthew. The anticipatory anxiety of not knowing how we would find our homes and businesses upon our return, escalated anxiety. All that we work to acquire, which sometimes defines our worth, was in jeopardy,” she said. “This ambiguity was heightened to a very high level, elevating our collective cortisol levels. It is only natural that future storms will evoke post-traumatic stress symptoms, thus debilitating our sense of well-being. We must stay in the moment, and remember, we did endure the impact of these storms, and will do so again, if warranted. The ‘Welcome Home’ sign greeting us on arrival onto the island after Matthew was a great comfort, reminding us that we’re in this together.”

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CASTING A

WIDE NET “GIVE A MAN A FISH, AND YOU FEED HIM FOR A DAY,” THE OLD SAYING GOES. “TEACH A MAN TO FISH, AND YOU FEED HIM FOR A LIFETIME.”

BY CAROL WEIR | PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

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en, women and kids all enjoy fishing, and a group of longtime fishermen from Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church is out to teach the skill to anyone who wants to learn.

On a beautiful recent Saturday afternoon, Ben Green, Richard Mitchell and Tim Barnwell helped two elementary school students, two middle school students, a high school sophomore and three moms learn to cast at the Sailing and Rowing Center at Hilton Head Island’s Squire Pope Community Park.

The afternoon lesson was part of the “Learn to Fish & Crab” program run by church members who want to share the bounty of Lowcountry waters with others.

“We’re going after whiting,” Green told Sebastian Cuadra, 12. “Always keep the rod in your right hand.”

Sebastian cast the piece of shrimp on his hook as far as he could. Green showed him how to reel it in, leaving about 12 inches between the bait and the tip of the rod. While the pair waited for a bite, Barnwell helped the rest of the group lower crab baskets from the dock, settling them on the bottom of the waterway.

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Sebastian Cuadra (right) shows off the fish he caught with Ben Green.

CHURCH MEMBERS OFFER FISHING AND CRABBING CLASSES TO KEEP NATIVE ISLANDER TRADITIONS ALIVE.

A group taking part in the "Learn to Fish & Crab" program heads down the dock at the Sailing and Rowing Center.

Barnwell, who grew up spending summers with relatives on Hilton Head, remembers swimming with childhood friends off a previous dock at the same site. For him, crabbing and fishing has a spiritual dimension.

“This is great for meditation. It helps you know who you are,” he said, adding that he also learned about safety on the water from the elderly native islanders who taught him how to fish.

KJ Archer and Easton Welker, the youngest kids at the Saturday afternoon session, weren’t too interested in meditating, safety or learning about their history — they just wanted crabs to crawl into their wire and net baskets.

Mitchell told them the best time to catch crab is during the last portion of the outgoing tide and first part of the

incoming tide.

“That’s when they really start moving around,” he said.

High tide, as was the case that afternoon, isn’t ideal. But luck was with the group; the crabs went for the chicken pieces in the baskets and soon each boy was hauling up a load.

Marasol Jenkins, KJ’s mom, shared

Ben Green

BEN GREEN, RICHARD MITCHELL AND TIM BARNWELL HELPED TWO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, TWO MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, A HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORE AND THREE MOMS.

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From left to right: Tim Barnwell lets KJ Archer and Easton Welker touch a fish.

her son’s excitement. It was his first time coming to the fishing clinic, she said; she learned about the opportunity from a flyer at the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island and through the Island Rec Center’s e-newsletter.

The fishing program started last year after women in Mt. Calvary’s congregation said they wanted to learn to fish, Green said. Each week, he buys bait and loads fishing poles, tackle and crab baskets into his pickup for use at the clinic. Because participants don’t need to pre-register, he encourages people who have their own poles to bring them to make sure there are enough to go around.

Leading the fishing and crabbing lessons, Green said, keeps him busy in his retirement. A veteran of the war in Vietnam and former owner of a cleaning service, he also volunteers to drive veterans to medical appointments.

But “fishing is my passion,” he said.

And at that moment, Sebastian felt something tug his line — hard.

“I’ve got one!” he yelled.

Green coached him through reeling in the 8-inch fish, removing the hook and grabbing the twisting fish so its spiny dorsal fin didn’t pose a danger.

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Blue crabs are attracted to raw chicken used as bait.

program. Enjoyed for more than 100 years on Hilton Head and throughout the Lowcountry, these social activities and delicious meals are part of the vibrant Gullah culture still thriving today.

Over the summer, the fishing and crabbing clinic was popular with visitors. But this time of year, locals usually have the dock to themselves. The two-hour lessons start at 5 p.m. every Saturday through October. After the end of daylight savings time on Nov. 5, the fishing clinic will move to an earlier start time each Saturday, Green said For more information call Ben Green at 843-816-0172, Richard Mitchell at 843-422-0928 or Carol Campbell at 843-684-1644. M October 2017 155

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No bags, please LOCAL GROUP AIMS TO BAN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS, WHICH ARE A DANGER TO MARINE LIFE

BY KIM KACHMANN

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lastic shopping bags may soon go missing from local stores, if environmentalists have their way.

The bags are especially dangerous to coastal communities because they clog waterways, endanger sea creatures like birds, turtles and dolphins, and fill landfills and trash piles.

Each year, plastic bags kill seabirds that mistakenly eat them or become entangled in the trash and drown. Plastic trash, mainly bags, is found in 90 percent of seabirds, according to the National Academy of Sciences. Worldwide, seabird populations declined 70 percent between 1950 and 2010 — years that correlate with increasing pounds of plastics polluting our oceans.

Sea turtles and dolphins also often mistake plastic bags for prey. They have been found in stomachs of several endangered marine species. According to the EPA, “bags do not pass through the turtles’ digestive system and so they block their intestines. The turtles die of starvation. Studies on dead turtles have found that more than 50 percent have plastic in their stomachs.” And even if sea creatures don’t eat the bags, they can be affected by the poisonous dioxin released when the bags begin to decompose. Dioxin is a poisonous pollutant that causes mutations in marine life, putting already endangered species like sea turtles at greater risk.

People who eat seafood—including fish, shrimp and oysters—are exposed to dioxin as well. High dioxin levels could eventually harm the seafood and tourism industries.

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through 100 billion plastic shopping bags annually. Those that don't end up in landfills become litter. The bags can easily snag on buildings, bushes and trees, or clog waterways — becoming the perfect breeding grounds for disease-carrying mosquitoes and bacteria.

A solution isn’t as easy as simply throwing the bags away; most of the plastic produced over time in the U.S. still exists, according to the EPA. Scientists estimate that plastic bags take between 20 years and a millennium to biodegrade because they are made from crude oil, a non-renewable energy source. This is becoming a serious problem as U.S. landfills approach maximum capacity — especially since large cities and states send their trash to South Carolina landfills. New York City sends thousands of tons of plastic bags to landfills in South Carolina, according to a recent article in The New York Times.

BANNING BAGS The Outer Banks of North Carolina banned plastic bags eight years ago, while the Isle of Palms became the first municipality in South Carolina to ban single-use plastic bags with an ordinance passed in 2015. The Lowcountry could be next.

Last summer, members of the Beaufort County Natural Resources Committee drafted a version of an ordinance banning single-use plastic bags for retail checkout in Beaufort County and referred the ordinance to Beaufort County Council for consideration. After review, the council sent the proposal back to the committee for further research.

Bag bans are reaching beyond the shores of the United States, however.

Governments around the globe are considering banning the bags or taxing their use. In 2014, the European Union unanimously approved a law to ban the use of plastic grocery bags, while India and the United Arab Emirates passed laws regulating plastic bag usage because of the threat to livestock – camels and cattle were choking on the litter and dying.

Kenya recently imposed the toughest law in the world on plastic bags: Anyone found selling, manufacturing or carrying them faces a four-year prison sentence or fines up to $40,000.

Worldwide, as many as 1 trillion plastic bags are used each year and less than 5 percent of plastic is recycled, according to the EPA. LOWCOUNTRY EFFORTS Three-term Beaufort County Councilman Rick Caporale became interested in a plastic ban two years ago after receiving an email from the Coastal Conservation League.

“The email highlighted proposed legislation prohibiting bans on plastic bags,” he said, noting he was disheartened to learn that the plastics industry has spent millions of dollars challenging plastic bag ordinances.

“The notion that the plastics industry was using their lobbying power to get a bill passed banning bans was a concern,” Caporale said. “I sent an email to our South Carolina delegation asking them to consider the issue, expressing that the Coastal Conservation League was correct and we should be voting against any such

U.S. RESIDENTS GO THROUGH 100 BILLION PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS ANNUALLY. MOST END UP IN LANDFILLS OR AS LITTER.

bans at the state level. State Rep. Wes Newton replied, saying the ban on bans was in his committee last year, and he killed it.

But the plastics industry came back and put the bill in another state committee. He said he was surprised we hadn’t considered a ban on plastic bags like other municipalities have.”

That got Caporale interested.

“I did a little research and I sent an email to Rikki Parker of the Coastal Conservation League. I said I’ll go to the Natural Resources Committee and talk to the chairman and try to get the ban considered,” Caporale said.

The Natural Resources Committee researched ordinances enacted on James Island and Folly Beach, and Caporale wants the committee to identify the best data that shows the effects of a ban, including costs.

“I don’t want to rush it. The ban would be considered over the next year. I want to hear scientific opinions,” he said. “Citizens will have opportunities to comment or suggest changes to the ordinance at public committee meetings. A large contingency of citizens in support of the ban attended our first Natural Resources Committee hearing on the issue Aug. 22.”

People argued that Beaufort County has a role in protecting endangered sea turtles, migratory sea birds, and miles of marshlands.

“The whole Port Royal area estuary is indeed unique to the East Coast and, probably, to the world. We tend to take it for granted,” Caporale said in a recent Facebook post addressing the plastics ban.

“You could make the argument that this is one of the most important counties not only in the United States but in the world in terms of ecology and biodiversity, so to have the council discussing this (plastic bag ban) and a way that we can mitigate risks is important and encouraging all at the same time,” said Albert George, the director of conservation at the South Carolina Aquarium, in a recent article in The Island Packet.

People who are against the plastic bag ban have argued that in a resort area, visitors don't travel with reusable bags and might resent being forced to buy them.

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POLO IS THE SPORT OF KINGS

BY ERIN LENTZ | PHOTOS BY REGINE JOHNSON

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here are few better ways to spend a fine October afternoon in the South then eating, drinking, socializing and watching an action-packed polo match.

And it doesn’t get much better than the annual Okatie Rotary Polo for Charity fundraiser, kicking off this year at noon Oct. 22 at the Rose Hill Equestrian Center. This year, local nonprofit organizations and area charities like Paws4Vets and Foundation for Eductional Excellence are the beneficiaries.

Event founder Iva Welton brought polo to the Lowcountry in 1982, when there were six matches held in the fall and six in the spring.

She was largely responsible for the Lowcountry’s fascination with the sport. Before launching the annual tourney, Welton gave herself a crash course in the world of polo, traveling from Toronto and Atlanta to the Polo World Cup in Palm Bech, Florida.

Five years after Welton launched the event with dentist Sandy Termotto, the Okatie Rotary took over and the rest has become Lowcountry polo history.

Played on horseback, the objective of the game is for riders to score by driving a small white plastic or wooden ball into the opposing team’s goal using a mallet. A celebration of the special bond between humans and horses, polo demands athletic talents from both mount and rider. Ponies are expected to be intuitive by nature, calm and very responsive, which allows them to channel their energy into the game. Most “polo ponies” measure approximately 15.1 hands on average, but they can be up to 16 hands. In the U.S., quarter horses have been bred with thoroughbreds to acquire the most desirable qualities of each breed.

(LEFT) Polo pony is the term used for a horse participating in the game of polo.

(RIGHT) Many women and girls wear wide-brimmed hats to polo matches.

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A CELEBRATION OF THE SPECIAL BOND BETWEEN HUMANS AND HORSES, POLO DEMANDS ATHLETIC TALENTS FROM BOTH MOUNT AND RIDER.

And attending a polo match can be just as much fun as playing polo — as long as tournamentgoers brush up on their match etiquette. The Rotary Club event is the perfect event to see and be seen. Spectators often dress to impress, in outfits that are sophisticated yet relaxed. Ladies like to finish their looks with widebrimmed hats. But leave the IF YOU GO high heels at home; spikey The 2017 Okatie heels will keep wearers Rotary Polo for from participating in the Charity will be held “stomping of the divots,” Oct. 22 at the Rose traditionally at halftime Hill Equestrian or between matches.

Center in Bluffton.

Often accompanied by Gates open at noon champagne, the divot stomp and the match serves two purposes: it gets begins at 2 p.m. the crowds out on the field Tickets are $20 at to enjoy a stretch, and it the gate and $15 per helps repair the divots that person in advance. the ponies create on the Children younger field. When not out on the than 12 are admitted field, polo fans should be free. For information, calm to avoid startling the call 843-298-3055 or horses, but loud bursts of email rotarypolo@ applause following a great hotmail.com. play are not just encouraged but appreciated. M

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ULTIMATE

FUN JOIN A CO-ED PICKUP GAME IN BLUFFTON

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layout in Ultimate Frisbee is exactly what it sounds like.

The disc is coming in close to a sprinting player, but not quite close enough for him or her to catch. Laying out — getting air like Superman — might prevent an interception or turn over. For a brief shining moment, the player launches into the air, stretches out horizontally, and grasps the Frisbee. Then gravity intervenes and the green field rises up with a bonejarring smack to reclaim the athlete and disc. The layout is over, except for the applause and admiring whistles from teammates.

Luckily, injuries aren’t common in this non-contact team sport, which is played in Bluffton every Monday night, making it perfect for athletes of all ages.

“Anyone can play and get the hang of it,” said Nils Campbell, 14. “All you have to do is know how to throw a Frisbee a little bit, and be able to run.”

Nils learned to play from his dad, Eric Campbell, and older brother Huff, 16. All three were at Bluffton’s Oscar Frazier Community Park on a recent Monday night. Nils and his dad ended up on the same team when the group counted off, with Huff on the opposing side.

Nils and Eric’s team worked together to move the Frisbee down the football field with short passes, until Eric sailed the disc into the end zone and a teammate caught it to score.

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disc — when they catch it, they have to stop, pivot, and pass while avoiding defenders who are trying to slap the Frisbee to the ground or grab it out of the air. Like soccer, it’s a fast-paced game with nearly non-stop running.

During a water break, Lizardo “Speedy” Roblero, 37, said he likes the co-ed and non-contact aspects of the sport, as well as the spirit of the game. There are no referees, even at the highest levels of competition — Ultimate Frisbee has annual college, national and world championship tournaments. Instead, a tradition of sportsmanship and self-officiating puts responsibility for fair play on the players.

“If you say something was a foul, it’s a foul and the disc goes back to the thrower,” he said. “Nobody argues.”

Huff Campbell chases Gabe McCall during a game of Ultimate Frisbee in Bluffton

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Roblero, who is from Mexico, started playing Ultimate Frisbee in Bluffton several years ago and enjoys the interaction between athletes of different ages and nationalities.

Most of the players who join the open Monday night games live in Bluffton or on Hilton Head Island, but visiting Ultimate Frisbee players sometimes join in.

“They’re on vacation and they find us on Facebook because they’re looking for a pickup game,” Eric Campbell said. “We also have a group text.”

Ultimate Frisbee is played in more than 80 countries by an estimated 7 million men, women, boys and girls.The Sports & Fitness Industry Association reported in 2016 that Ultimate Frisbee is one of the fastest growing team sports in the U.S. Cleats are recommended. See you on the field. For more information call 843-368-8062.M October 2017 161

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Photo by Kathleen Sanz

Private travel teams for youth sports are now a $15-billion dollar industry in the U.S. Pictured here is Aidan Sanz of Hilton Head Island.

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playing the sport he loves and be with friends. Though he started by playing recreational ball, by age 11 he was on the roster of a local travel team and played there for six years. He recently gave it up to start getting ready for college. But Aidan doesn’t want to give up the sport entirely.

“His dream would be in the financial end of baseball...his goal is to still stay in the sport,” Kathleen said.

With a season that stretched for nearly four months every summer, and tournaments almost every weekend, was it worth the time and considerable expense?

“I wouldn’t change a thing,” Kathleen said, adding that while playing was fun for her son, travel baseball taught Aiden to work hard and be satisfied with his best effort.

She also credits Aidan’s coaches with producing what she called “gentleman athletes.” They never screamed or yelled or kicked dirt. If their boys did, they would have been benched.

Through the years, “we’ve had tears, blood and sweat,” she said. “It’s still just a game at the end of the day.”

PRIVATE TRAVEL TEAMS GAIN GROUND IN YOUTH SPORTS

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ompetitive youth sports programs can teach valuable life skills — how to win gracefully, how to accept defeat, how to be a good sport — and help boost self-esteem and self-confidence. Unfortunately, these programs also can offer lessons in how not to behave: shouting matches among grandstanding parents or aimed at umpires, judges, coaches and opposing players are sometimes seen.

Recently, the South Carolina Youth Soccer organization sent a “Silent September” flyer to Lowcountry soccer parents to remind them that shouting, jeering and noisemaking devices at their children’s game are unacceptable.

The group’s plea to parents to spend one month of the season focused on controlling their behavior is an indicator of how passionate youth sports have become — and how competitive.

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up to 10 percent of their annual incomes on league fees, camps, equipment, tournament fees and travel costs — not to mention the family time, evenings and weekends lost to practices and games.

They’ve driven the U.S. youth sports industry to become a moneymaking machine worth $15 billion a year, according to ESPN. But is it worth it?

For these three Lowcountry students, the answer is yes.

AIDAN SANZ For Aidan Sanz, a 17-year-old senior at Hilton Head Preparatory School, playing travel baseball has always been for the love of the game.

“He has no intention of playing baseball in college,” said his mother, Kathleen. “He knows his brain is probably better than his arm.”

For this three-sport athlete — in addition to baseball, he plays basketball and runs cross-country — joining a travel baseball team was a chance to spend more time

Sophia Claudia has been dancing for nine years.

SOPHIA CLAUDIO For girls, travel sports — including soccer, softball, swimming, gymnastics, basketball and competitive dance and cheerleading — can be an antidote to a looks-andpopularity-obsessed teen culture.

Sophia Claudio, 13, has danced for nine years. The sense of pride she gets from being on a competitive dance team makes the seventh-grader walk tall down the halls of H.E. McCracken Middle School. And when she’s dancing, the pressures of school and friends fall away, because she’s completely focused on the music and her moves.

“As middle schooler, there is no better antidote to peer pressure than self-confidence,” said her mom, Michel Claudio. “Especially for girls who take so much more to heart, self-confidence is their code of honor.”

When Sophia was younger she also tried gymnastics, but ballet, jazz and tap dancing found permanent places in her heart. At 10, she enrolled at the Bluffton School of Dance, where she now competes on a team, dancing solo and big production numbers at regional and national events, Michel said.

The sacrifice has demanded time, commitment and money. Michel estimated the family has spent upward of $10,000 a year on hotels, travel, food, costumes and fees. But “it’s worth every penny,” she said.

Both Michel and her daughter know Sophia’s not going to win a national title in dance. But it doesn’t really matter.

“I don’t think either one of us would say she’s an elite dancer,” she said. “She works very, very hard and is always trying to improve. … What she’s getting out of this is so far beyond dance technique. It’s a long list: personal responsibility, the importance of working hard, and how to recover from disappointment and take criticism.”

MARCO FILOUS The growth in private club sports has undeniably helped the most talented young athletes. Some kids thrive off intense competition, and the best players receive an unprecedented level of coaching and training. Bluffton’s Marco Filous, 15, is one of these. Now in his second year at ShattuckSt. Mary’s boarding school in Faribault, Minnesota, he earned a scholarship after being scouted while playing elite travelleague soccer in Columbia.

Soccer player Marco Filous (in red) poses with his mom Gabi, brother Filippe and dad David.

It’s an opportunity he wouldn’t have had if his family hadn’t supported him.

The biggest sacrifice — more than time or money — was watching Marco leave home at such a young age.

“For a mother it can be hard, but I can’t be selfish about his future,” said his mom, Gabriela Cicha. “He wants to be on top, trying out for the national team.”

Marco’s rapid ascent as a midfielder began modestly at the recreational level, then on a Bluffton travel team. He joined a high-ranking soccer team in Columbia, driving up from Bluffton with his parents for practices and games.

There were highs — playing in the U-14 national championship in Texas as an eighth-grader — and lows — getting home at 11:30 p.m. and having to wake up at 6 a.m. for school.

“It was very hard for our family,” Gabriela said. “But he was very happy and worked very hard.”

But that effort has made Marco’s success all the more sweet, Gabriela said.

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Above: John Arlotta (left), owner of the Georgia Swarm; his wife Bobbie; Andy Arlotta, team president; and his wife Brook celebrate after the team won the National Lacrosse League Champions Cup last season.

CHARACTER WINS ON THE LACROSSE FIELD

BY JESSICA FARTHING AND JUSTIN JARRETT PHOTOS COURTESY OF NATIONAL LACROSSE LEAGUE

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hen Hilton Head Island resident John Arlotta was named the National Lacrosse League’s General Manager of the Year in June, he was quick to share the credit: Organizations, he said – not individuals – win championships and awards.

But Arlotta has shown quite a knack for attracting the right kind of individuals to his organizations, whether Evicore Healthcare — the Bluffton company he heads — or his Georgia Swarm lacrosse franchise, which won last season’s NLL Champions Cup. Arlotta believes in the power of character. From serving as a U.S. Army Reserve captain to his time as a student at the University of Notre Dame, honor was integrated into his future path. Becoming owner of the Swarm only reinforced that mission.

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in the heart of everything that we do, and that’s the message that I give to employees and that’s the same message that I give to our players,” Arlotta said.

“Great character starts with integrity and making the right decisions, doing the right thing. That’s very much a trademark of the Swarm and Evicore, and we are serious about that.”

Arlotta’s ability to identify the right personnel to fuel success was integral to the Swarm’s championship run. The team relied on 16 first-round draft picks and two key free-agent pickups as it set the NLL record for goals and swept through the playoffs. Arlotta also was able to swing a critical trade to land veteran attacker Jordan Hall to bolster the offense.

Arlotta was a late-comer to the lacrosse world. In a previous role in Baltimore, he met a former All-America Lacrosse player from Johns Hopkins who introduced him to the game. Arlotta’s

wife, Bobbie, had played lacrosse in high school and loved the sport, but he had never been to a game. Over the next few years, he watched that team win two collegiate national championships and became excited over a sport that combines many skills.

“It’s physical like football and hockey, but also requires a very high level of skill to be able to pass and throw,” Arlotta said.

After the Baltimore business sold, the couple wanted to use their good fortune to benefit Arlotta’s alma mater. Drawing on their love of the sport, they pledged the lead gift for a dedicated lacrosse stadium at Notre Dame, which allowed both the men’s and women’s programs to develop into perennial championship contenders.

While living in Denver, Arlotta received a phone call from close friend Craig Leipold, who headed a group looking to purchase the Minnesota Wild hockey franchise. The sale included the NLL’s Minnesota Swarm, and Arlotta bought the franchise as an opportunity to work with his son, Andy.

“My son and I started to build the team together,” Arlotta said. “We had always wanted to work together and never had the opportunity, so we did that in Minnesota.”

After Arlotta took over Evicore and he and Bobbie moved to the Lowcountry, the family decided to move the organization to Atlanta in 2015, capitalizing on the enormous growth of the area to expand the programs and access to the team. Arlotta also has used the move to help the growth of the sport in the Hilton Head and Savannah areas, and one notable Hilton Head athlete, Max Boyer, made the Swarm’s junior team.

The Arlottas have made recruiting central to their strategy in building their franchise, focusing on players that show both character and talent. The theory proved solid as the Swarm defeated the Saskatchewan Rush in overtime for the 2017 NLL championship. The enduring image from that victory is one of Arlotta holding the Champions Cup above his head — at least until the team unveils the championship banner at its 2018 home opener Dec. 30 in Atlanta.

Organizations might win championships and awards, but they need the right individuals making the decisions, and Arlotta’s track record in impeccable.

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HHIHS ADDS SIX ATHLETES TO HALL OF FAME Six former standout student-athletes were inducted into the Hilton Head Island High School Athletic Hall of Fame on Sept. 1 during halftime of the Seahawks’ football game against Battery Creek High School. The 2017 Hall of Fame class includes Angela Beyhan Thune, cross-country and track & field, class of 1986; Jennifer Dana, cross-country and track & field, 1989; Carlos Gadson, football, 1988; Sadie Jenkins Bush, volleyball, basketball, soccer, crosscountry and track & field, 1984; Andrew Mitchell, football, basketball, baseball, and track & field, 1991; and Emily Natoli, volleyball, basketball and soccer, 2009.

TEE OFF AT OCTOBER TOURNEYS One of the area’s best annual charity golf tournaments and an exciting new one are just around the corner.

The 14th annual Mortgage Network Tee Off Fore The Arts tournament is Oct. 25 at Wexford Golf & Tennis Club and will also feature a mixed doubles round robin tennis event. Participants will enjoy an awards reception and silent auction after play. Golf entries are $350 per player, and tennis entries are $175. Sign sponsor rates are $100 for golf signage and $50 for tennis signage. For more information, call Lyn Kaplan at 843-686-3945, ext. 210.

A few days later on Oct. 30, Haig Point will host its inaugural Patriot Day Golf Tournament as part of a national fundraiser to support American troops. A portion of every entry fee will benefit Folds of Honor Foundation, which provides post-secondary educational scholarships for children and spouses of military service men and women killed or disabled in service. The entry fee for the fourperson scramble with hole contests is $125 for Haig Point members and $200 for non-members and includes a boxed lunch, prizes, a donation to Folds of Honor Foundation, and an awards reception. Sponsorships are available ranging from $100 to $1,000. For more information about sponsorship opportunities or to register, email Craig Morton at cmorton@haigpoint.com or go to haigpoint. com/event/patriotgolfday.

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HAMPTON LAKE’S TIGER BASS RACE RESCHEDULED The 10th annual Tiger Bass 5K/15K in Hampton Lake has been rescheduled for Oct. 28 after being postponed in the wake of Hurricane Irma. The race, which benefits Memory Matters and River Ridge Academy, also includes a 1-mile fun run. Registration is open through Oct. 26. For more information, go to tigerbassrace.com.

LOW COUNTRY VOLLEYBALL CLUB SCHEDULES ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS The Low Country Volleyball Club (LCVC) will hold organizational meetings for the 2017-18 season at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 8 and 9 in the Bluffton High School gym.

Any players interested in trying out for an LCVC travel team should attend one of the meetings for important information about the club, tryouts, the season schedule, and costs.

LCVC features travel teams for school-aged players from ages 8-19 and is open to both boys and girls, though the club has never had enough interest to field a boys team. For more information contact Al Stern at spiker149@hargray.com or 843-705-5293. Or go to www. lowcountryvolleyball.com

(HULA) HOOP IT UP FOR A UNIQUE FITNESS CLASS If you’re looking for a non-traditional way of exercising, hula hooping might be for you. Hula hoop expert Jody Evans is teaching a hula hoop fitness and dance class from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays through Oct. 31 at Shelter Cove Pavilion. The class is sponsored by the Island Rec Center and costs $10 per session. Evans, who has been sharing her love of hula hooping for six years in Boulder, Colorado, and on the beaches of Hilton Head Island, provides the hoops and teaches hoop aerobics, strength-building, and hoop dance tricks.

HHI RUN CLUB BRINGS RUNNERS TOGETHER TO REACH GOALS Runners of all ages and ability levels are invited to join the HHI Run Club for free group runs every Sunday at 7 a.m. The organized, structured runs are designed to help runners of all levels reach their goals. The group runs leave from Go Tri Sports at 31 New Orleans Road. For more information, email Alfred Olivetti atalfred@gotrisports.com. M

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Annie Miller Grant and her cousin Ben Green are working to fund Talbird cemetery's continued restoration and upkeep.

Talbird Cemetery A year after Hurricane Matthew

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nnie Miller Grant swells with pride when she talks about Talbird Cemetery, the Gullah burial ground nestled under oak and palm trees along the banks of Skull Creek in Hilton Head Plantation.

Just a year ago, Hurricane Matthew ravaged the cemetery. The storm uprooted graves, ripped tall trees from the ground, knocked over headstones, and scattered debris. A casket was left flipped on its side.

It was a scene that brought tears to Grant’s eyes and, later, a newfound mission to preserve and protect the cemetery where her mother, father and other relatives are buried.

“When I saw the cemetery, all I could do was stand there with my mouth wide open,” she said. “I said, ‘Oh my God, oh my God.” And then she got to work, organizing a cleanup and restoration effort.

Grant works in the housekeeping department at The Cypress. Ned Allen, a resident there, led a campaign to raise the about $30,000 needed to put the cemetery right again, and hired a company to remove downed trees stumps. It was a massive effort, Grant said, and others were quick to pitch in, including other residents of The Cypress; members of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, which oversees the cemetery; local leaders and organizations; and relatives, landscapers and tree removal experts. In spite of the devastation, Grant said she was moved by what Hurricane Matthew had done.

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SHOW YOU CARE AT A COOKOUT TALBIRD CEMETERY RESTORATION FUNDRAISER When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 7 Where: Jarvis Creek Park, Hilton Head Island Details: www.talbirdrestoration.com

“It brought people together in so many ways,” she said.

In January, Grant gathered family members to prepare a cookout to thank all of the volunteers who helped clean up and the donors who contributed to the effort. In a yellow spiral bound notebook, she kept track of every person she had contacted and what they would prepare for the cookout.

“A big portion of the Miller family is buried in that cemetery. Every Miller person I called in this book stepped up. Being a Southerner, this is what we do to show appreciation to people — by feeding them,” Grant said.

The affair was so well attended that the group has decided to hold it each year as a fundraiser around the anniversary of Hurricane Matthew as a reminder of the community’s ability to overcome.

The Talbird Cemetery Restoration Fundraiser cookout will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 7 at Jarvis Creek Park on Hilton Head. The menu will feature of array of Gullah favorites: oysters, Lowcountry boil, ribs, chicken and fish, along with a bounty of side dishes — red rice, macaroni and cheese, string beans, collard greens, cole slaw, corn bread and more.

To pre-order meals or to volunteer, call Annie Miller Grant at 843-415-7831, Ben Green at 843-816-0172, or Galen Miller at 843-290-2984.

Grant and her cousin, Benjamin Green, hope to raise at least $5,000 to help maintain the cemetery. Established in the 1800s, the burial ground is the final resting place for nearly 300 people. On a recent walk through the cemetery, Grant and Green marveled at its beauty: Graves surrounded with green grass and cedar trees, headstones nestled in place, the gently flowing creek, and crosses carved from stumps left from fallen trees.

“This is beautiful now in comparison to how it looked last year,” Green said. “Matthew virtually destroyed the cemetery. You couldn’t even walk in it.”

The next time, luck was with the Talbird Cemetery. After Tropical Storm Irma, Grant was relieved when she returned to the island and saw that the cemetery was unscathed. But the latest hurricane threat reinforced the idea that the cemetery needs an ongoing maintenance fund.

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THINGS TO SEE & HEAR Art League Gallery: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays at the Walter Greer Gallery at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island.

Featuring local artwork in all media — including 2-D and 3-D pieces and jewelry — created by the Art League of Hilton Head’s more than 170 members, exhibits in the Art League Gallery change every month. Featured artist receptions are free and open to the public. For more information, call 843681-5060 or go to artleaguehhi.org.

“Status and Sameness” by Maggie Evans: noon-3 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays through Oct. 19 at J Costello Gallery, 8 Archer Road, Hilton Head Island. Recently described as “subtle mediation beautifully rendered,” Maggie Evans’ work exudes a sense of calm. She is fascinated with human collective behavior and how it leads to hierarchal systems, social divisions and manipulative power, and represents these images through drawings, installations and paintings. The gallery is closed Wednesdays and Sundays. For more information, call 843686-6550 or go to jcostellogallery.com.

“Escape Artists” Presented by Art Beyond Tradition Group: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sundays, through Oct. 29 at the Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. Twelve regional artists — Earline Allen, Cindy Chiappetta, Margaret Crawford, Jo Dye, Vickie Jourdan, Mark Larkin, Mary Lester, Sharon Collings Licata, Lynne Riding, Mary Sullivan, Donna Varner, and Arla Crumlick Wible — will present their biennial exhibit of abstract art. Artists will be on hand from from noon-2 p.m. every Thursday to talk about theirs with museumgoers. For more information, call 843-689-6767 or go to coastaldiscovery.org.

“Miraflora” Pop-Up Art Exhibition: through Oct. 31 at Mums the Word, The Village at Wexford, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. A temporary art event — less formal than a gallery or museum setting but more formal than a private showing — pop-ups have become a popular way to view art and the perfect setting for Hilton Head artist Mira Scott’s brightly colored nature and flower art, which is right at home at flower shop Mums the Word. For more information, call 843-785-7899 or go to mumsthewordflowers.com.

Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony Under the Stars Presents “Symphonic Soul”: 6 p.m. Oct. 3-4 at Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton. Under the leadership of conductor John Morris Russell, the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra will perform the music of Ray Charles, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder and more. Local favorite Deas-Guyz will join the orchestra for a performance with more than a little soul. For more information, call 843-842-2055 or go to hhso.org.

Crescendo festival will celebrate arts, culture and history A new cultural festival sponsored by the Arts & Cultural Council of Hilton Head (ACCHH) will take place throughout October. This regional event, organized in honor of National Arts and Humanities month, will showcase the work of arts, culture and history organizations; individual artists; performers; and authors residing and working in the Hilton Head/ Bluffton area.

More than 50 arts and cultural programs, concerts, theatrical productions, museum and gallery exhibits, lectures, poetry readings, dance performances, historical tours, hands-on arts experiences, and educational programs will be offered. Many will be free or low cost.

“We hope that everyone in the community, residents as well as visitors, will come out and support the incredible arts, culture and history organizations, working artists and high-quality arts programs we

Orleans from the comfort of The Jazz Center. For more information, call 843-842-8620 or go to thejazzcorner.com.

“The Color Purple”: Oct. 4-22 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. The arts center kicks off its 22nd theater season with the South Carolina premiere of the Tony Award-winning “The Color Purple.” The story follows 40 years in the life of a family in rural Georgia, focusing on 14-yearold Celie, who is forced by her overbearing father to marry a cruel farmer called “Mister” and separated from all that she loves.

Tickets are $52 for adults and $35 for children ages 5-15. For more information, call 843-842-2787 or go to artshhi.com.

“Othello,” Presented by Lean Ensemble Theater: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Hilton Head Preparatory School’s Main Street Theatre, 3000 Main St., Hilton Head Island. For one night only, Greenville’s Warehouse Theatre adaptation of “Othello” takes the stage on Hilton Head Island. Set in a stark, not-so-distant future, the production examines love and truth in a world ruled by xenophobia, distrust, jealousy, suspicion and deceit.

Tickets are $25 per person. For more information, call 843715-6676 or go to leanensemble.org.

Photo courtesy of the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina

“Constellations,” Presented by Lean Ensemble Theater: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19-21 and 26-28, 2 p.m. Oct. 22 and 29 at Hilton Head Preparatory School’s Main Street Theatre, 3000 Main St., Hilton Head Island. Boy meets girl — with a twist.

Trace the budding relationship between a beekeeper and a physicist and follow them as they examine “what if” and how different choices result in different realities. Talkbacks with the actors follow each performance. Tickets are $40 for evening performances and $35 for matinees; $15 for students and active-duty military. For more information, call 843-715-6676 or go to leanensemble.org.

“Music of New Orleans”: 8-11 p.m. Oct. 3 and 24 at The Jazz Corner, The Village at Wexford, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. Enjoy the rhythms of New

“Cinematic Classics” Presented by Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra: 5 p.m. Oct. 22 and 8 p.m. Oct. 23 at First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway,

The John Pizzarelli Quartet performs Oct. 27 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.

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have in Hilton Head and Bluffton,” said ACCHH President Natalie Hefter.

October is National Arts and Humanities Month — a coast-to-coast collective recognition of the importance of culture in America. The initiative was launched by Americans for the Arts 30 year ago as National Arts Week, in honor of the twentieth anniversary of the National Endowment for the Arts. In 1993, it was re-established as a month-long celebration with goals of focusing on the arts at local. state, and national levels; encouraging individuals and organizations to participate in the arts; allowing governments and businesses to show their support of the arts and humanities play in our communities and lives; and raising public awareness about the role that the arts and humanities play in our communities and lives.

For a complete list of Crescendo events, go to hiltonheadartsdaily.org

Hilton Head Island. Celebrate the music of John Williams, composer of some of the most recognizable film music in Hollywood history, like the main themes from “Jurassic Park” and “Schindler’s List,” as well as music from “Harry Potter” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Joining conductor John Morris Russell and the rest of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra will be guest violinist Paul Huang. For more information, call 843-842-2055 or go to hhso.org.

Hilton Head Choral Society Presents the Vienna Boys Choir: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 24 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island. The internationally acclaimed Vienna Boys Choir returns to Hilton Head Island, where the group has performed to standing room only crowds. The singers, ages 10-14 and from 31 nations, perform for half a million people each year. For more information, call 843341-3818 or go to hiltonheadchoralsociety.org.

John Pizzarelli Quartet: 8 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. World-renown guitartist and singer John Pizzrelli has been hailed by The Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz.” He has performed with Rosemary Clooney, James Taylor and Sir Paul McCartney. Enjoy an evening of his imaginative composition, including his take on works by The Beatles, Joni Mitchell and Neil Young. Tickets are $75 per person. For more information, call 843-842-2787 or go to artshhi.com.

Dixieland Jazz Society of the Lowcountry at The Jazz Corner: 2-5 p.m. Oct. 29 at The Jazz Corner, The Village at Wexford, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. Tap your toes to the rhythm of Dixieland jazz performed by members of the Dixieland Jazz Society of the Lowcountry. Taking the stage at The Jazz Corner on the last Sunday of each month, the group has never missed a performance. For more information, go to djslc.com.

THINGS TO DO Wednesday Evenings with J Costello Gallery: Wednesday evenings at Redfish restaurant, 8 Archer Road, Hilton Head Island. Enjoy the sultry sounds of Maggie Evans and the John Brackett Quartet at Redfish restaurant, paired with paintings from the “Status and Sameness” exhibit — the perfect backdrop for a fabulous evening. Evans, well-known in the local jazz scene, is a classically trained pianist who trained as a vocalist while pursuing her master’s of fine arts degree at Savannah College of Art and Design, where she is now an adjunct professor. For more information, call 843-686-6550 or go to jcostellogallery.com.

Paint & Play: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays at the Art League of Hilton Head Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island.

Practice your painting while sipping a glass of wine at this adults-only evening for all skill levels. Cost is $30 per person for art league members and $40 for non-members and includes all materials, guided instruction, live music and snacks. For more information, call 843-681-5060 or go to artleaguehhi.org.

Jewelry-Making Workshop with Linda Raih: 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 4, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 10, and 1-4 p.m. Oct. 26.

Join Linda Raih for a beginner jewelry-making class. Learn one of three different bead weaving techniques: the flat spiral braid stitch, the even count peyote stitch, or the rightangle weave stitch. Your project is a bracelet and colors will be chosen from a pre-selected kit. All materials and tools will be provided by the instructor. A $12 to $18 kit materials fee is due at the time of class, as well as a $36 class fee for Art League of Hilton Head members and a $40 fee for nonmembers. Be sure to bring your glasses or magnifying glass.

To register, call 843-842-5798 or go to artleaguehhi.org.

Paint Party with Amiri Farris: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 6 and 13 at the Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. Cost is $45 per person and reservations are required. For more information, call 843-689-6767 or go to coastaldiscovery.org.

Heyward House and Southern Gratitude present “Olde Time Gospel Community Sing Along”: 1-4 p.m. Oct. 7.

Gather at the Heyward House Historic Center for an “Olde Time Gospel Community Sing Along,” led by Cyndi and Dennis Congrove of Southern Gratitude. Historic banjos will be on display. Music, songbooks and refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public.

Bluffton Historical Preservation Society Lecture Series: 6-7 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Rotary Community Center at Oscar Frazier Community Park. The third lecture of this yearlong series will feature Emmet McCracken and Jacob Martin discussing “Growing up in Bluffton,” a look at childhood in Bluffton during the late ’50s and early ’60s. Lectures are open to the public with a $5 admission fee.

“Reflecting on Hurricane Matthew: One Year Later”: 5 p.m. Oct. 9 at Coligny Theatre, 1 N. Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island. Hilton Head Island town manager Steve Riley will discuss the impact and lessons learned from Hurricane Matthew, which hit the Lowcountry in October 2016, during this installment of the History Forum of the Lowcountry program. Cost is $5 for basic museum members, $10 for non-members and free for supporting or higher members. For more information, call 843-689-6767 or go to coastaldiscovery.org.

Opening Reception for “Side by Side” Exhibit: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 12. Photographer Bill Bosley’s images of iconic Lowcountry scenes help inspire painter Pepi McNair. Meet the artists and ask them about their creations from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 17. For more information, call 843-681-5060 or go to artleaguehhi.org.

Heyward House and Southern Gratitude present “Olde Time Gospel Community Sing Along”:

1-4 p.m. Oct. 7 History Day: Oct. 14 on Hilton Head Island. Enjoy bike or trolley tours of local historic sites in this inaugural event coordinated by Lowcountry heritage organizations. Prices vary by tour. For more information, call 843-686-6560 or go to heritagelib.org.

Sweetgrass Basket-Making: 10:30 a.m. Oct. 14 and 28 at the Coastal Discovery Museum. Cost is $65 per person. For more information, call 843-689-6767 or go to coastaldiscovery.org.

Crafts & Drafts: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 18. Presented by J. Banks Design Group and Camellia Art, enjoy an evening of local draftsmen demonstrating their skills and drafts by a local brewery. Reservations are required and seating is limited.

For more information, call J. Banks at 843-682-1745 or go to jbanksdesign.com.

Indigo Exploration: 6 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Coastal Discovery Museum. Cost is $15 per person and includes the presentation and a T-shirt to tie-dye with indigo. For more information, call 843-689-6767 or go to coastaldiscovery.org.

Gallery Walk: 1-3 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Walter Greer Gallery at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. See the works of the more than 170 members of the Arts League of Hilton Head, on display at the arts center. For more information, call 843-681-5060 or go to artleaguehhi.org.

Paint the Oak Trees of the Lowcountry with Addison Palmer: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 21. Learn how to paint the beautiful live oaks that make the Lowcountry landscape so unique. Artist Addison Palmer will offer instructions using acrylics, with the opportunity to use oil paints at the end of the session. Cost is $72 for Art League of

Hilton Head members and $80 for non-members. To register, call 843-842-5798 or go to artleaguehhi.org.

Mortgage Network’s Tee Off Fore the Arts: Oct. 25 at Wexford Golf & Tennis Club, Hilton Head Island. The 14th annual golf and tennis tournament includes the mixed doubles round robin added last spring. It’s the perfect day on the course, benefiting programing at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Cost is $1,400 for golf foursome, $350 for single golfers, $1,700 for hole sponsors, and $175 per tennis player. Tickets include a silent auction, awards reception and a day of camaraderie. For more information call 843-686-3945, ext. 210, or go to artshhi.com.

Creating a Visual Travel Journal with Nancy Carney: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 27-28. In this fun and creative two-day workshop, learn a variety of techniques for making your own unique and personal visual travel journal, diary or memory book using a variety of mediums, styles and formats. Come prepared with a blank spiral page journal and a selection of photos, reference material or memorabilia from a special event. Nancy Carney will help you create your own individual visual memento during the class. Cost is $162 for Art League of Hilton Head members and $180 for non-members. To register, call 843-842-5798 or go to artleaguehhi.org.

Artist Reception for David Leas Presented by J Costello Gallery: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28 at Bluffton Boundary Cultural Arts Center, 21 Boundary St., Bluffton. Ohio native and part-time Hilton Head Island resident David Leas uses unconventional tools like soundproof fiberboard to craft original paintings.

View his stunning works and enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres at this artist reception. Leas will give a demonstration of his unique painting style at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 29 at Bluffton Boundary. For more information, call 843-686-6550 or go to jcostellogallery.com.

About the artist Artist Mira Scott, a Hilton Head Island resident since the 1970s, painted "Ricefields by Moonlight" for a private collector. Using acrylics with a gouache opaque watercolor treatment, she created a radiant river that nourishes stalks of Carolina Gold rice beneath a full moon. Rice was the driving force behind South Carolina's economy during the 1700s and 1800s.

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THINGS TO LEARN Daily tours of the Heyward House Historic Center: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturdays. Cost is $10 per adult, $5 for students, and free for children ages 10 and younger.

Civil War Talks Presented by the Coastal Discovery Museum: 3 p.m. each Thursday at the Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. Cost is $7 per person. Weekly tours of the forts of Port Royal are held at 10 a.m. each Wednesday. Cost is $12 per adult and $7 per child. For more information, call 843-689-6767 or go to coastaldiscovery.org.

Zion Living History Tour Presented by Heritage Library: 10 a.m. Fridays. Lean about one of the oldest sites on Hilton Head Island: the antebellum church and cemetery at Zion Chapel of Ease. Cost is $12 for adults and $7 for children ages 7-12. For more information, call 843-686-6560 or go to heritagelib.org.

For the Love of Acting: 3:30-4:45 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 31 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Children ages 6-8 will enjoy this fun and active class, which uses games, movement and storytelling to teach the art of acting. A typical class will include a physical and vocal warm-up and several acting games incorporating stories, improvisation, movement and short scripts. The final class will be a showcase performance.

Cost is $95 per six-week session. For more information, call 843-686-3945, ext. 205, or go to artshhi.com.

For the Love of Acting II: 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 1 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Students ages 9-13 will learn the skills needed for monologues and scene work using games and improvisation exercises. A typical class will include a physical and vocal warm-up, acting games and one-on-one work with monologues and short scenes. The final class will be a showcase for family and friends. Cost is $105 per six-week session. For more information, call 843-6863945, ext. 205, or go to artshhi.com.

Scanning Workshop with John Barrett: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 2. Learn how to get the most out of your scanner with this hands-on scanning workshop. Use your scanner for photo restoration, social media applications and to produce family photo albums. Let John Barrett teach you the techniques to generate optimum scans. Cost is $36 for Art League of Hilton Head members and $40 for non-members.

To register, call 843-842-5798 or go to artleaguehhi.org.

Pirates of the Lowcountry: 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 3 at Heritage Library, 852 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. Who were the pirates who sailed the waters of the Lowcountry in the years before the Revolutionary War? What were they doing here? Learn about these early sailors at this history class.

Coast is $10 per person and reservations are required. For more information, call 842-686-6560 or go to heritagelib.org.

Color Theory 1 with Alexandra Sharma: 9 p.m.-noon Oct. 6. Colors combine to make other colors. Some combinations are bright and vibrant, some low-key and some produce “muddy” results. Learn why this happens and how to control it as you broaden your color options using a limited but specially chosen palette of colors.

Come prepared to paint in the medium of your choice.

Alex introduces some surprising color combinations that produce brighter, more intense, fresh colors and avoids dull color. Cost is $36 for Art League of Hilton Head members and $40 for non-members. To register, call 843842-5798 or go to artleaguehhi.org.

Zion Living History Tour Presented by Heritage Library:

10 a.m. Fridays

Animal Portrait Essentials with Alexandra Sharma: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 7-8. Capture an animal’s character in this two-day portrait workshop. Students will learn to build solid forms on canvas or paper through accurate proportions and tonal relationships.

Emphasis will be on techniques to portray fur, hair, skin and eyes.

Work in the medium of your choice. Cost is $162 for Art League of Hilton Head members and $180 for non-members. To register, call 843-842-5798 or go to artleaguehhi.org.

Watercolor Tips & Techniques 2 with Jan Ross: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 12-14. Explore the various techniques for rendering landscapes, still life, figures, and miscellaneous subjects using the challenging but fun medium of watercolor. You will paint from either classroom setups or photos provided by the instructor or students. This is the second of three sessions of watercolor workshops; each workshop builds upon the previous. Cost is $270 for Art League of Hilton Head members and $300 for non-members. To register, call 843-842-5798 or go to artleaguehhi.org.

Art in Stitches Presented by the Art Quilters of the Low Country: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 13-15 at Island Quilters, Park Plaza Shopping Center, 33 Office Park Road, Hilton Head Island. The artists of Art Quilters of the Low Country will be on hand to discuss their work and technique, as well as lead step-by-step demonstrations. For more information, call 843-686-4288 or go to artquiltersofthelowcountry.com.

Fraser Forum: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 16 at Coligny Theatre, 1 N. Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island. Author Charlie Ryan will moderate a panel discussion featuring men from his book “My Life with Charles Fraser.” Presented by Single Star Publishing, the forum will offer the rare chance to meet the people who helped turn Hilton Head Island into the world-class destination it is today. Panel members will include Doug Corkern, Robert Graves, Ed Pinckney, JR Richardson, EG Robinson, Charles Scarminach and others. Tickets are $5 per person. For more information, call 843-290-9900 or go to singlestar.us.

Island Writers’ Network Open Workshop: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Heritage Library. Bring your original work for gentle critique, or just listen to others read. Selections should be 5-7 minutes long. For more information, call 843-686-6560 or go to heritagelib.org.

The Story of Mitchelville Presented by the Heritage Library: Learn the story of the establishment of Mitchelville, the nation’s first self-governed village for freed slaves. Cost is $10 per person and reservations are required. For more information, call 843-686-6560 or go to heritagelib.org.

Through the Lens 1 with Kendra Natter: 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 18-20. This introduction to photography workshop will show students how to use their digital cameras to capture photographs like flowers and landscapes. Artists who are interested in painting these types of images are encouraged to attend the three-day workshop and learn the fundamentals of photography. A digital camera is

required and will need to be brought to class. Students also are encouraged to bring a flower of their choice, which they will practice photographing. Possible field trip on the second day, weather permitting. Cost is $135 for Art League of Hilton Head members and $150 for non-members. To register, call 843-842-5798 or go to artleaguehhi.org.

Color Theory 2 with Alexandra Sharma: 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 20. Mixing the right colors to get shadows can be a challenge.

This class will focus on the color wheel. The instructor provides a step-by-step approach of how shadows work and how to use complementary colors and neutrals. Come prepared to paint with your medium of choice. Cost is $36 for Art League of Hilton Head members and $4 for non-members. To register, call 843-842-5798 or go to artleaguehhi.org.

Acrylics in Thick and Thin with Lynda Potter: 9 a.m.noon Oct. 23-25. Explore painting with acrylic mediums and transparent paints applied in layers. Explore textural mediums that require drying. Using two different approaches, you decide which method to use in completing your canvases.

Come prepared with at least three canvases: an 11-by-14, a 12-by-16, and a larger one. Cost is $135 for Art League of Hilton Head members and $150 for non-members. To register, call 843-842-5798 or go to artleaguehhi.org.

The Gullah People and Culture Presented by the Heritage Library: 10:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 24 at the Heritage Library, 852 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island.

Learn how the Gullah people were brought to Hilton Head Island as slaves and how their culture has survived and flourished — as well as what is being done today to preserve that culture for future generations. Cost is $10 per person and reservations are required. For more information, call 843-686-6560 or go to heritagelib.org.

“Alan Alda in Conversation with Neil De Grasse Tyson” Presented by Live from New York’s 92nd Street Y and Congregation Beth Yam: 7:30-9 p.m. Oct. 29, shown at Congregation Beth Yam, 4501 Meeting St., Hilton Head Island. What does it mean to be a true communicator? Two of the best, Academy Award-nominated actor Alan Alda and astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson, will discuss Alda’s new book, “If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?” It’s a guide to improving the way we relate to each other using improv games, storytelling, acting, empathy and science. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for guests. Light refreshments and conversation will follow the telecast. For more information, call 843-689-2178 or go to bethyam.org/learning/92sty.

Editor’s note: For a full list of Crescendo partners, go to the Arts & Cultural Council of Hilton Head website at hiltonheadartsdaily.org.

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OCT. 1 TEA WITH PHOEBE WAIGHT ELLIOTT

OCT. 4 IN-WATER

Symphony Under the Stars The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents “Symphonic Soul: A Symphony Under The Stars” Oct. 3-4 at Montage Palmetto Bluff. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, add a picnic dinner and enjoy Beethoven’s Funky Fifth, a salute to Ray Charles and Motown’s Hot Soul Medley. Gates open at 6 p.m.

Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Call 843-842-2055 for tickets. Or go to www.hhso.org

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OCTOBER OCT. 1 Tea with Phoebe Waight Elliott: 2p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, The Heritage Library, 852 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island. Come have tea with the (character) wife of William Elliott who was the first one to successfully grow Sea Island Cotton commercially at Myrtle Bank Plantation. Today the area we know as Dolphin Head in Hilton Head Plantation. Reserve online at heritagelib.org.

OCT. 4 In-Water Loggerheads and Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Research: 3p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. Join Dr. Michael Arendt for this fascinating program comparing and contrasting the coastal ecology of two sea turtle species. Several thousand loggerhead and several hundred Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles have been captured to date, and outfitted with telemetry devices to monitor their whereabouts after initial data collection at sea. This talk will provide an overview of major findings of this unique sea turtle data set.The cost is $7 per person (for ages 12 174 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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and older please) and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext. 223 or online at coastaldiscovery.org.

OCT. 4 Ancestry Classes: 1:30p.m.–3:30p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, The Heritage Library, 852 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island. Mackiev Family Tree Maker 2017 is here. So Get With the Program: Are you researching and saving your info on scraps of paper, posting your tree on line at ancestry.com, or doing nothing with your research? If so, this class is for you! $10/members, $15/non-members. These classes sell out, reservations required at heritagelib.org.

OCT. 4 Beadwork: Jewelry Making with Linda Raih: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, Art League Academy, 106 Gordillo Pkwy. Join Linda for this beginner jewelry making class. Learn one of three different bead weaving techniques: the flat spiral braid stitch, the even count peyote stitch, or the right-angle weave stitch. Your project is a bracelet. Choose your colors from Linda’s

pre-selected kits. Go to ArtLeagueHHI.org to see examples of the finished bracelets. All materials and tools will be provided by the instructor.

A $12-18 kit materials fee is due to instructor at time of class.Member: $36 + Kit Cost, Nonmember: $40 + Kit Cost. Be sure to bring your glasses or magnification for this class. All levels.

Register for classes by calling: 843-842-5738.

OCT. 5 “Adult Stem Cells, Medicine of the Future”: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, Sonesta Resort, Shipyard Plantation, 10 Shipyard Dr. Open bar with hors d’oeuvres from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., lecture with Q & A 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Keith March, M.D., Ph.D. and Anthony Atala, M.D. presenting. For further information contact Elizabeth Hancock at 843-301-9090.

OCT. 5 A Lesson in Beauty: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, Serendipity Medical Spa, 23 Main St., #102 Palmetto Office Suites, Hilton Head Island. Join in a fun and informative evening, for a younger, healthier you! One night only discounts and live

TER LOGGERHEADS AND KEMP’S RIDLEY SEA TURTLE RESEARCH demonstrations with David Vohrmor, M.D. $25 to reserve your space for the evening and can be applied towards any purchase during the evening.

Call 843-342-2639 before Oct. 2 for reservations.

OCT. 6 - 7 Deana Sings Dino – Celebrating Dean Martin’s 100th: 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 and Saturday, Oct. 7, The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Pkwy. Deana Martin takes the audience on a musical journey, honoring her legendary father Dean Martin and other great performers who shaped American music and popular culture for over four decades. For more information call 843-842-8620 or visit thejazzcorner.com.

OCT. 7 Hounds on the Harbour: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, Sea Pines Resort. Join Harbour Town for fun with your hound, featuring a Pup-Cake Walk and Agility Course. There will also be numerous providers of dog-related services including grooming, boarding, training, vets and retail products.

Most importantly, the Hilton Head Humane Association will have dogs available for adoption. For additional information, please contact The Sea Pines Resort’s recreation department at 843-842-1979.

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Yard Sale to Raise Money for SoBA: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, SoBA gallery, 6 Church Street.

The Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA) is reaching out to members and friends to donate art, art-related supplies or other materials to sell at a yard sale, proceeds from which will benefit SoBA maintenance and programs. Those interested can bring items to the Center for Creative Arts, the building next to the gallery, after 4 p.m. October 5th, all day October 6th and by 9 a.m. October 7th. Please visit sobagallery.com for a complete calendar of events and other information or call 843-757-6586.

Salty Dog Oyster Roast: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, Salty Dog Café, 232 S Sea Pines Drive.

Enjoy fresh oysters steamed over an open fire and other Cookout favorites served up with a side of live music out on the deck! There will also be fun activities for the whole family and special appearances by Jake the Salty Dog! It is the perfect blend of food, music and breathtaking views all in one location. For more information go to Cal.saltydog. com or call the Salty Dog Café 843-671-5199.

OCT. 7 “Olde Time Gospel Community Sing”: 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, Heyward House Historic Center, 70 Boundary St, Bluffton.Join in an “Olde Time Gospel Community Sing” with Cyndi and Dennis Congrove of Southern Gratitude. Come take part in great music while enjoying discounted house tours, refreshments, and fun with you family, friends, and neighbors!This event is FREE and open to the public.

House Tours will be offered at a discounted rate of $5 during the event. For more information on this event please call 843-757-6293.

OCT. 9 - 21 “Trifecta” Residency Workshops: various times and dates, Bluffton Boundary Cultural Arts Center, 21 Boundary St., Old Town Bluffton.

Hilton Head artist Mira Scott is breathing fresh air on Boundary Street and launching the first of several artist-in-residencies. This residency will include an exhibit of Scott’s work, a workshop series, talks and painting classes. Come out for a visit between October 7-24, and see the art in motion. Artist Reception for “The Art of Seeing: A Closer Look at Bluffton in Found Objects”: 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Oct. 13. Visit blufftonboundry.com for additional information.

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OCT. 5 ADULT STEM CELLS, MEDICINE OF THE FUTURE OCT. 10 Historic Sites of Hilton Head Island: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, The Heritage Library, 852 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island. Join us for a 1 and 1/2-hour talk about the history of Hilton Head Island and the historic sites on the island accompanied by a map that you can then use for your own self-guided tour of the sites by car or by bicycle.$10/person.

These classes sell out, reservations required at heritagelib.org.

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Rev up for

the Carolina Dreamers final events of the season

BY SHAKIRA WEARY

The Carolina Dreamers Car Club will hold its final cruisein for the 2017 season from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at Shelter Cove Towne Centre on Hilton Head Island. And on Oct. 31, more than 20 cars will line up at Shelter Cove Towne Center for Trunk-O-Ween, where the owners will distribute candy to area youngsters.

About 150 car enthusiasts belong to the Carolina Dreamers Car club, a nonprofit organization that brings together car lovers and encourages restoring, modifying and enjoying all types of vehicles. The only requirement to join is a love of cars. The members’ cars range from antiques to classics, hot rods, muscle cars and sports cars, both foreign and domestic. The club uses holds fundraisers to pay for operating costs and activities for members and to support local charities.

On the fourth Thursay of each month from March through October, the Carolina Dreamers Car Club holds cruise-in nights at Shelter Cove Towne Centre. The events are free and open to the public, and include a raffle fundraiser. Spectators can vote for their favorite cars, and three winners go home with trophies and door prizes donated by merchants at Shelter Cove.

Though this year’s cruise-in season is coming to a close, the club will be back in the spring. In May, the club will hold its annual car show, which benefits area nonprofit groups. Proceeds from the 2017 event went to Beaufort County Council on Aging, Hilton Head Humane Association, Programs for Exceptional People, and Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort County. Each of the charities received $1,200. After two years of fundraising, the Carolina Dreamers were also able to donate $8,000 worth of physical therapy equipment to the Veterans Victory House in Walterboro. May’s car show is sure to be a special one as the Carolina Dreamers will be celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2018.

For more information, call 843-707-7185, go to carolinadreamers.info or “like” Carolina Dreamers Car Club on Facebook. M

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Beadwork: Jewelry Making with Linda Raih: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 4, Art League Academy, 106 Gordillo Pkwy. Join Linda for this beginner jewelry making class. Learn one of three different bead weaving techniques: the flat spiral braid stitch, the even count peyote stitch, or the rightangle weave stitch. Your project is a bracelet. Choose your colors from Linda’s pre-selected kits. Go to ArtLeagueHHI.org to see examples of the finished bracelets. All materials and tools will be provided by the instructor. A $12-18 kit materials fee is due to instructor at time of class.Member: $36 + Kit Cost, Non-member: $40 + Kit Cost. Be sure to bring your glasses or magnification for this class. All levels. Register for classes by calling: 843-842-5738.

OCT. 11 Autosomal DNA - Make the Most of your Results: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 11, The Heritage Library, 852 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island. If you have tested your autosomal DNA with Ancestry, Family Tree DNA, or 23andme, this lecture is for you. Jan Alpert will review all three websites with suggestions for contacting cousins and analyzing your DNA results. $10/members, $15/non-members. These classes sell out, reservations required at heritagelib.org.

OCT. 11 Sea Turtle Care at the South Carolina Aquarium: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.11, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. Kelly Thorvalson, a Marine Biologist with the South Carolina Aquarium, will present part of a series about Sea Turtles on the South Carolina coastline. Sick and injured sea turtles that arrive at the South Carolina Aquarium are often in critical condition. In this lecture, learn what it takes to rehabilitate these ancient reptiles, get information on Hilton Head patients, and take a closer look at interesting trends in live strandings. Cost of the program is $7 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext. 223 or online at Fall Native Plant.

OCT. 11 “A Conversation About Voting Rights”: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church, 25 Boundary St, Bluffton. The League of Women Voters of Hilton Head Island/Bluffton Area is excited to launch a new year informing and engaging voters, and protecting voters and voters’ rights. “A Conversation About Voting Rights,” is the fourth in this important and timely series. For more information visit lwvhhi.org.

OCT. 12 Door Decor Painting at Eliza Bleu: 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, Eliza Bleu Boutique, 13 Harbourside Lane. Paint fall door hangers with I Wish You Wood at Eliza Bleu Boutique to benefit Hopeful Horizons. Hopeful Horizons believes in the importance of advocating for victims and educating the public about the connection between child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault right here in Beaufort County.$35.00 per seat.Call 843-802-2399 to reserve your seat.

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CT. 6-7 DEANA SINGS DINO: CELEBRATING DEAN MARTIN’S 100TH OCT. 13 Artist Reception for “The Art of Seeing: A Closer Look at Bluffton in Found Objects”: 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Bluffton Boundary Cultural Arts Center, 21 boundary street, Old Town Bluffton. Hilton Head artist Mira Scott is breathing fresh air on Boundary Street and launching the first of several artist-in-residencies. This residency will include an exhibit of Scott’s work, a workshop series, talks and painting classes. Scott will collaborate with Bluffton conceptual paper artist Mary C. Leto and Hilton Head writer Elizabeth Robin in “Trifecta” Residency Workshop. Come out between October 7-24, 2017 and see the art in motion.

OCT. 13 - 14 Endangered Arts Annual Show: 6 p.m.- 9 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 14, 841 William Hilton Parkway. Endangered Arts invites you to attend their annual fall show featuring Disney animation veteran James Coleman, Low country realist Rodel Gonzalez, wavy art creator Steve Barton and master black and white artist Phillip Anthony. All artists will be discussing their work, unveiling new pieces and painting live during

this special two night event. Call the gallery at 843-785-5075 for directions and show details.

OCT. 14 Hilton Head Island History Day: Times and locations vary, Saturday, Oct. 14. Enjoy experiencing Hilton Head Island history up-close on History Day. Tours by Trolley or Bike. Tickets range from $15 to $35 per person. Reserve online at heritagelib.org.

OCT. 14 Salty Dog Lobster Boil: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, Salty Dog Café, 232 S Sea Pines Drive. Treat yourself to a Lobster boil served outside on the deck with a side of live music, happy hour specials, fun activities for the whole family and appearances by Jake the Salty Dog. For more information go to Cal.saltydog.com or call the Salty Dog Café 843-671-5199.

OCT. 14 - 15 The Yacht Club of Hilton Head Island Regatta Weekend: 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, and 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, Calibogue Sound. The Harbour Town Cup and The Calibogue Cup Regatta

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are the headline sailing events of the Yacht Club of Hilton Head Island and have been annual events since the early 1970s. Spectators are welcomed and volunteers will be in Harbour Town to explain the races. Come enjoy a great day viewing the races as well as shopping and dining. For additional information about the regatta or to register, please contact 843-301-1621.

OCT. 15 Fall Native Plant Sale at Coastal Discovery Museum:10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. Learn from experts what native plants are appropriate for your landscape. Native plants have adapted to the local environment and therefore require little or no care at all.

Museum volunteers and master gardeners will be on hand to explain the value of the different species available at the sale. Among those the Museum will have the most of are native Lowcountry butterfly host-plants. This is a great opportunity to enhance your garden with plants that require little care and provide great benefits to the environment. Visit coastaldiscovery. org for more information.

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Go gourmet for a good cause Hilton Head Heroes to host Lowcountry feast

BY EDWARD THOMAS | PHOTOS BY FAITHOGRAPHY

“We’re making a difference — one child, one family, one week at a time,” Lindy Russell likes to say.

And as president and director of Hilton Head Heroes, a nonprofit organization that welcomes to Hilton Head Island families with children ages 4 and 18 who are suffering from life-threatening illnesses, she’s right. The resort vacation gives the families the chance to relax while making lifelong memories.

It takes a lot of work for the organization to pull off so many special weeks for so many special families.

Its annual fundraiser, the Hilton Head Heroes Gourmet Gala, helps other island residents become heroes themselves by supporting the group. This year’s event will be held 6-9 p.m. Nov. 3 at the TidePointe Clubhouse.

The night will feature an epicurean feast, with offerings from chef stations overseen by celebrated executive chef Stephan Stewart, music by the John Brackett Trio, and an outstanding silent auction, as well as unlimited premium cocktails — including a martini bar — and a dessert room complete with sugar sculpture. All proceeds benefit Hilton Head Heroes’ 2018 program, as well as the Hilton Head Hero House in Sea Pines.

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flight attendant, and her husband, Greg — a nationwide concert promoter and island icon for his musical performances in Harbour Town. Since then, the organization has been recognized by the South Carolina Secretary of State Office as being one of the state’s “best-run” nonprofits and earned distinction as the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce’s “Nonprofit Organization of the Year.”

The Gourmet Gala helps the organization pay for guest families’ travel and accommodations, putting them up in the well-appointed Hilton Head Hero House. Donations from local companies keep the vacation home running, taking care of details like house and pool cleaning services, landscaping and groceries. Five area restaurants partner with the charity to provide six meals for each visiting family.

Each family chosen to participate in the program is selected from a network of social workers and like-minded organizations across the United States, including the Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital in Orlando.

“Most of our children are battling some form of cancer,” Russell said. “We had a triple lung, liver heart transplant child last year.

Sadly there are so many children who have life threatening illnesses, and of course this is a tremendous financial and stress burden on not only their parents — often from lowincome households — but also the rest of their family. Vacations become something totally out of the question.”

Seating at this year’s fundraising gala is limited to 300, and tickets are going fast. To reserve your spot, go to hhheroes.com or email Leila Nelson, leilajnelson@gmail.com, or Lindy Russell, lindyrussell3027@aol.com. M

AUTOSOMAL DNA - MAKE THE MOST OF OCT. 15 The 6th annual Latin Music Festival: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, Shelter Cove Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane,. Viva la Comunidad! The 2017 Latin Music Festival is a celebration highlighting Latino Heritage Month through music, dance, and food. This festival highlights, honors, and celebrates the beautiful Latino culture that surrounds us. Being Latino is about music, food, language, and much more. During this event, you will see how this large and growing part of our population demands more hot sauce than ketchup. For more information visit laislamagazine.com.

OCT. 18 Saving Loggerheads in South Carolina: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. Dr. Tom Murphy will discuss early research and conservation efforts as part of a series of presentations about Sea Turtles on the South Carolina coastline. Dr. Murphy was a key scientist involved with this research and the conservation of the nesting Loggerhead population in South Carolina. His research focus was the internesting habitat used by Loggerheads and the effects of disturbance on nesting loggerheads and the study of displaced turtles’ homing instincts.

Dr. Murphy will also discuss the framework for future research and conservation practices in our region. Cost is $7 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext. 223 or online at coastaldiscovery.org.

OCT. 18 Indigo Exploration at Coastal Discovery Museum: 6p.m. Wednesday, Oct.18, Coastal Discovery, 70 Honey Horn Drive. Journey to the past and “meet” Eliza Lucas Pinckney. Hear her unique story, learn how indigo dye was made, and make your own indigo tie-dye t-shirt to take home. This family friendly educational experience is fun for all ages.The Museum will provide t-shirt sizes child small to adult XL (one per person) for the program.

The program is $15 per person (under 5 are free) and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext. 224 or online at coastaldiscovery.org.

OCT. 18 Ancestry Classes, “Making Sense of the Census Records”: Wednesday,1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. The Heritage Library, 852 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island. Trace your family tree every ten years from 1940 to 1790 and see the wonderful things you can learn about them. The lecture will review the information which is unique in each census year and why it is important to find your family in every census including 1940 and those before 1850. $10/members, $15/ non-members. These classes sell out, reservations required at heritagelib.org.

OCT. 19 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: 10 & 11:30 a.m. Thursday, October 19, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. In a drowsy, dreary hollow where time stands still, new schoolmaster Ichabod Crane is losing his head over the lovely Katrina. Unfortunately local brute Brom Bones is vying for her affection, as well. But as night draws in and the stars sink deeper in the sky, Ichabod realized there may be even worse things in Sleepy Hollow, lurking just over the bridge. Tickets $7. Contact the box office at 843-842-ARTS or artshhi.com.

OCT. 20 Red Apron Sips & Seafood Party: 6 p.m.- 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, Hampton Lake, on the banks of Crystal Lake, Bluffton. Bluffton Self Help, in conjunction with the Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival, will host a 30th anniversary celebration of serving neighbors in need throughout our comOctober 2017 179

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munity. The evening will include a celebrity chef’s demonstration by the Lee Brothers--Matt and Ted who grew up in Charleston, SC and are the hosts of Southern Uncovered with The Lee Bros. on Ovation. Enjoy Lowcountry dining, savory cocktails along with live and silent auctions throughout the evening. Visit blufftonselfhelp.org/events for more information.

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ing segment, day-long music, vegan advocacy, raffle drawing, swag bags, and entertainment for the children. The headline speaker will be Gene Baur of Farm Sanctuary and live music from The Nice Guys and Cranford Hollow. Signature Ruby Roth artwork t-shirts will be for sale. See how fun and easy it is to eat and live vegan in the Lowcountry. Free, open to the public, and will take place rain or shine. For more information visit LowcountryVegFest.com.

Third Eye Blind at the Volvo Car Stadium: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Gates open at 6 p.m. 161 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston, SC. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, August 4 at 10:00 a.m. Lowcountry Race for the Cure will receive a $2 donation for every ticket sold to their foundation from Third Eye Blind. Visit volvocarstadiumconcerts.com for more information.

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VegFest: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island. The Palmetto Plant Eaters Club a PlantPure Nation pod group, is hosting their second vegan festival (aka VegFest) Enjoy vegan food from area restaurants, vegan beer and wine, speak-

12th Annual Oyster Run: 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, Bluffton Oyster Factory, 63 Wharf St, Bluffton. Compete in a fast-paced 10K or complete the 5K with the entire family. The race starts at the Bluffton Oyster Factory and winds through beautiful downtown and along the May River.

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Sea Pines Yard Sale: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, October 21, Sea Pines Resort. Join us at the annual Sea Pines Yard Sale, which benefits the Sea Pines Forest Preserve Foundation. Support a good cause and shop for great deals. For additional information, please contact The Sea Pines Resort’s recreation department at 843- 842-1979.

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After you cross the finish line, celebrate with other participants and friends at the After-Party and awards presentation immediately following the race. Complete with mimosas, cold beer, Oyster Shooters and coffee by Corner Perk – you won’t want to miss the celebration. Meet at the finish line for massages, music, corn hole and more! If you have any questions, please contact the race director at rob@palmettorunningco.com, or visit BlufftonArtsandSeafoodFestival.com.

OCT. 21 Salty Dog Fall Festival: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, Salty Dog Café, 232 S Sea Pines Drive. The biggest and best Salty Dog event of the year. Salty Dog will rope off the parking lot and turn it into the biggest carnival on Hilton Head Island, with Carnival games, prizes, facepainting, live entertainment, special appearances from Jake the Salty Dog and more! For more information go to Cal.saltydog.com or call the Salty Dog Café 843-671-5199.

OCT. 21 Cars and Coffee: 8 a.m.- 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, Hilton Head gateway campus of USCB in Bluffton,

4 ENDANGERED ARTS ANNUAL SHOW SC. Located at 1 University Boulevard off of Highway 278 in Bluffton, Hilton Head Island Cars & Coffee is a meet for car enthusiasts by car enthusiasts, where the goal is to have a fun get together one Saturday morning out of each month for car enthusiasts from the surrounding areas.Car enthusiasts can show off their vehicles, chat with other likeminded people, and see cars that you just don’t see everyday. We all love cars, and we all love the Lowcountry – come join us and have some fun! For more information visit carsandcoffee.com.

OCT. 24 Camera Club of Hilton Head Island: 7p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 2 Matthews Ct. Monthly meeting of the Camera Club of Hilton Head Island. Members, Newcomers & guests welcome! For more information visit cchhi.net.

OCT. 25 Looking For German Ancestors? Research Techniques and Sources; Part I 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 25, The Heritage Library, 852 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island. Were your German ancestors really German? Identify resources that will help you further your research beyond ancestry.

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com. Compare German “Fraktur” to modern handwriting as a helpful tool for translating documents. $10/members, $15/non-members. These classes sell out, reservations required at heritagelib.org.

wonderful camaraderie. For information on how to get involved, contact Lyn Kaplan at 843-686-3945, ext. 210. Register to be a hole sponsor, player, or to donate to this annual fundraising event!

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Loggerhead Sea Turtles on Hilton Head Island: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. Come and join Sea Turtle Protection Project staff member Dawn Brut, Curator of Education at the Coastal Discovery Museum, member of the Hilton Head Island Sea Turtle Protection Project, and Master Naturalist, to learn more about Loggerhead Sea Turtle nesting and protection. The program is $7 per person (age appropriate for 12 and older) and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext. 223.

Beadwork: Jewelry Making with Linda Raih: 1p.m.–4p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, Art League Academy, 106 Gordillo Pkwy. Join Linda for this beginner jewelry making class. Learn one of three different bead weaving techniques: the flat spiral braid stitch, the even count peyote stitch, or the right-angle weave stitch. Your project is a bracelet.

Choose your colors from Linda’s pre-selected kits. Go to ArtLeagueHHI.org to see examples of the finished bracelets. All materials and tools will be provided by the instructor. A $12-18 kit materials fee is due to instructor at time of class. Member: $36 + Kit Cost, Non-member: $40 + Kit Cost. All levels. Register for classes by calling: 843-842-5738.

OCT. 25 Mortgage Network’s Tee Off Fore the Arts: 10 a.m.Golf Registration, 1p.m. Tennis Registration, Wednesday, Oct. 25,Wexford Golf & Tennis Club, 111 Wexford Club Dr. Enjoy a perfect day on the links or the court in support of Arts Center programming!

In addition, participants will enjoy a fabulous silent auction, a terrific Awards Reception and, of course,

OCT. 28 A Walk to End Alzheimer’s: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, Calhoun Street Promenade in Old Town Bluffton. Registration starts at 10 a.m. and the walk begins at 11 a.m. Money raised toward its

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For Lean Ensemble’s New Season Lean Ensemble Theater’s 2017-18 season kicks off with a special performance of “Othello,” followed by the recent Broadway hit “Constellations” by Nick Payne.

For one night only, Greenville-based The Warehouse Theatre will present its production of William Shakespeare’s “Othello,” examining what happens when evil and manipulation are set loose in an already corrupt, cruel world — one filled with suspicion, xenophobia and distrust. How can love thrive in an environment like this? Set in a stark, not-so-distant future, The Warehouse Theatre’s take on the classic stage production addresses these relevant questions and more.

“Othello” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Hilton Head Preparatory School’s Main Street Theatre, 3000 Main St., Hilton Head Island. Tickets are $25 per person.

Next on the calendar: Follow the stars in “Constellation” as a beekeeper falls for a physicist, exploring the “what ifs” of their relationships and how the choices they made — or didn’t make — affected their lives.

Directed by Lean Ensemble’s Peggy Trecker White, the production stars associate artistic director Ian McCabe and new Lean Ensemble member Prentiss Standridge.

“Constellations” will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19-21 and Oct. 26-28, and 2 p.m. Oct. 22 and 29 at Hilton Head Preparatory School’s Main Street Theatre, 3000 Main St., Hilton Head Island.

Tickets are $40 per person for evening performances, $35 per person for matinees, and $15 for students and active-duty military. Talkback sessions will follow each performance.

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fundraising goal of $116,000 will benefit the national Alzheimer’s Association. For more info, go to act.alz.org or contact Casey Corley at 843-6146608 or ccorley@alz.org.

OCT. 28 Halloween Wagon Ride:10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 28, Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Show off your Halloween costume in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve and hunt for clues to lead you to the pumpkin patch. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting The Sea Pines Resort’s recreation department at 843-842-1979. $16/adults, $13/ children (ages 12 & younger).

OCT. 28 Salty Dog Haunted BBQ and Costume Contest: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, Salty Dog Café, 232 S Sea Pines Drive. Dress up in your best Halloween costume and come out to the Salty Dog. There will be a kids’ costume contest starting at 7pm and live music on the deck. Also, be sure to stop by the cookout and try some of Chef Herb’s Haunted BBQ. Enjoy fun activities for the whole family and appearances by Jake the Salty Dog. For more information go to Cal.saltydog.com or call the Salty Dog Café 843-671-5199.

OCT. 29 Halloween on the Harbour: 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, Sea Pines Resort. Celebrate Halloween at The Sea Pines Resort with crafts, activities, cookies and trick-or-treating around Harbour Town. Participants of all ages are welcome to attend and are invited to come in costume. For additional information, please contact The Sea Pines Resort’s recreation department at 843-842-1979. Complimentary.

OCT. 31 Cemeteries of Hilton Head Island: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 852 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island. Learn about the history and location of the 16 cemeteries on Hilton Head Island. $10/person. These classes sell out, reservations required at heritagelib.org

OCT. 31 Trunk-O-Ween at Shelter Cove Towne Centre: 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 40 Shelter Cove Ln. The Merchants of Shelter Cove Towne Centre and the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance have partnered to present a free“Trunk-O-Ween” family friendly experience! Classic cars will line Towne Centre Drive with their trunks open and full of candy! Costumed children can trick-or-treat from trunk-to-trunk and store-to-store to get their bag filled with candy! This special evening provides a safe environment for families, ghouls, goblins and ghosts of all ages! This year’s “spooktacular” highlights include (all free!)

SAVE THE DATE NOV. 4 “Olde Time Gospel Community Sing”: 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday, Heyward House Historic Center, 70 Boundary St, Bluffton.Join in an “Olde Time Gospel Community Sing” with Cyndi and Dennis Congrove of Southern Gratitude. Come take part in great music while enjoying discounted house tours, refreshments, and fun with you family, friends, and neighbors!This event is FREE and open to the public. House Tours will be 182 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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offered at a discounted rate of $5 during the event. For more information on this event please call 843-757-6293.

NOV. 6 “Putt for PAL” Charity Golf Tournament: Monday, Nov. 6, West Course at Belfair Plantation, 200 Belfair Oaks Blvd. Take a swing at saving lives and join fellow animal loving golf enthusiasts for a fun day on the links to benefit homeless pets. The cost includes golf, cart, lunch, gratuity, on-course beverages, golf/raffle prizes and an awards reception with wine, beer and a light dinner. Both individuals and teams are welcome. Not a golfer? No problem! Consider purchasing a hole sponsorship in your name, business name or in honor of a loved pet. PAL is also seeking donations of gift certificates and items for the raffle and silent auction. For more information, to register as a player or to purchase a hole sponsorship, please visit palgolf. golfreg.com or contact Wendy Schlegel at wendylynnes@gmail.com.

NOV. 8 Indigo Exploration at Coastal Discovery Museum: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov.8, Coastal Discovery, 70 Honey Horn Drive. Journey to the past and “meet” Eliza Lucas Pinckney. Hear her unique story, learn how indigo dye was made, and make your own indigo tie-dye t-shirt to take home. This family friendly educational experience is fun for all ages.The Museum will provide t-shirt sizes child small to adult XL (one per person) for the program.

The program is $15 per person (under 5 are free) and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext. 224 or online at coastaldiscovery.org.

NOV. 9 “Jewish Symbols in Renaissance Christian Art: Why They Are There and What They Mean”: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, St. Francis By the Sea Catholic Church, 45 Beach City Road.The public is invited to attend a presentation by Rabbi Cook, an international authority on the New Testament. The evening will include music from the St. Francis by the Sea and Congregation Beth Yam choirs. Refreshments will follow in the St. Francis Family Center. Please contact Phyllis Napoli, pnap@roadrunner. com or 843-785-3331, or Joyce Kelleher, joyce-kelleher@hotmail.com or 440-552-531] for more information.

ONGOING Forest Preserve Wagon Journey: 3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sea Pines Resort. Sit back, relax and experience the animals and plant life of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Reservations required; contact 843-8421979. $16/adult, $13/child (ages 12 & younger).

Fall-Winter Adult Reading Program: September 1, to March 31, Bluffton Branch Library 120 Palmetto Way. Missed or didn’t get to read enough during summer reading? Join us and participate in the fall-winter reading program and register to win gift cards or movie passes. Read three books a month and submit your reading log at the Bluffton Branch reference desk.

Free. For more information visit beaufortcountylibrary.org or contact Armistead Reasoner at 843-255-6512 or areasoner@bcgov.net.

Uncovering the Roots of Reconstruction: 9:30 a.m. Fridays, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. A partnership with the Coastal Discovery Museum, Hilton Head Island Land Trust and the Mitchelville Preservation Project offers a new tour. Meet at the Coastal Discovery Museum for a short introduction and then participants will caravan in their own personal vehicles October 2017 183

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Main Street Youth Theatre to celebrate 20th birthday Twenty years ago, the Hilton Head Community and Youth Theater, which formed in the early ’90s, changed its name to The Main Street Youth Theatre. Its goal was to create a familybased theater where local children, centered, community­ parents and adult community members could perform. It hoped to educate young local performers in all aspects of the theater, encourage family involvement, and expose youth to a true theatrical experience through the power of live performance. Twenty years later, after more than 50 productions, the theater’s goals and mission remain intact.

“The Main Street Youth Theatre has had a positive impact on many young lives,” said MSYT board chairperson Cinda Seamon.

To celebrate, board members are planning a song and dance revue of past shows, including alumni and current cast members. It will be produced by MSYT with a tribute to the late Judy Gallagher. Gallagher was involved in the theater since its start, appeared in many productions, and created an endowment to ensure its continuing financial health.

Auditions for musical revue “This Is Our Story: Celebrating 20 Years” are from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 18-19 at the Seahawk Cultural Center. The show will run from Nov. 30-Dec. 3 and all are encouraged to save the date.

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to the sites. Visit the site of the self-governing community of Mitchelville (est. 1862) to learn about the Port Royal Experiment and how freedom and reconstruction impacted the new citizens who lived there. Nearby, join a guide for a tour of Fort Howell, built in 1864 to protect the town of Mitchelville. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-12 and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext. 224 or online at coastaldiscovery.org Music & Taste on the Harbour at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday nights through October 19, around Neptune Statue, 1 Harbourside Lane, Hilton Head Island. This outdoor seasonal event continues to provide entertainment by local bands, and light appetizers, wine, beer and cocktails available for purchase by Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina restaurants. Limited seating is provided so you are encouraged to bring your own chairs. Visit PalmettoDunes.com/ShelterCove for complete details. Admission is free and open to the public; guests are asked to please bring a canned good donation for Deep Well.

Bach Lobster Nights: Wednesday nights starting Sept. 6, The Wreck of the Salty Dog, 232 S. Sea Pines Dr., Hilton Head Island. Enjoy live Maine Lobster ($25) with a side of live piano music. Call the Lobster Line to reserve your lobster 843-683-6465.

Birding at Pinckney Island: 7:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. Sept. 6 - Nov. 29, Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge. The Coastal Discovery Museum has announced a Fall bird watching program at Pinckney Island led by experienced bird watchers from the Museum. The walk will include the combination of habitats at Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge. These varying areas allow participants to see many different species of birds. Ages 12 and older. Participants are asked to bring their own binoculars and the program will be canceled in case of rain. The program is $12 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext 223.

Historic Zion Cemetery and Bayard Mausoleum: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, intersection of U.S. 278 and Mathews Drive. Join the Heritage Library for a tour of the cemetery where Revolutionary War soldiers are buried. Learn about the oldest existing structure on Hilton Head Island and explore the location where planters antebellum church and muster house used to sit. $12 per adult, $7 per child. Registration required, call 843-686-6050 or visit HeritageLib.org.

Historic Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation: 10 a.m. Thursdays, 65 Skull Creek Dr, Hilton Head Island. Join the Heritage Library for a tour of the Civil War battery Skull Creek built to protect Port Royal Sound the Seabrook Coaling Station. $12 per adult, $7 per child. Registration required, call 843-686-6050 or visit HeritageLib.org.

Historic Tours by Bicycle: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, leaving from 137 Squire Pope Rd, Hilton Head Island.Take a ride along the waterfront corridor of Squire Pope Road and learn about Hilton Head Island’s unique and rich history of Native Americans, The Civil War, Reconstruction, the Gullah Community and more. Tour lasts about 1 & 1//2 hour, and is safe, casual and fun.

Helmets required, bug spray and water suggested. Bring your own bike. $15 Adult, $10 Child, 10 and up only. Book online at HeritageLib.org.

The Pearl Kitchen and Bar: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Dinner daily. Enjoy live entertainment Thursday through Saturday, 55 Calhoun St, Bluffton. The Pearl Kitchen & Bar will please your palate with the freshest of ingredi-

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CAMERA CLUB OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND ents prepared in a manner that will excite, entice, and keep you coming back for more. For additional information call 843-757-5511 or visit thepearlbluffton.com.

Live Jazz at Ela’s Blu Water Grille: 7 p.m. Nightly and 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. during Sunday Brunch, ELA’S Blu Water Grille, Shelter Cove Harbour Shops, 1 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island. Hilton Head Island’s award-winning waterfront restaurant on Shelter Cove Harbour, features exceptional water views, fresh catch seafood, prime cut steaks, and a sophisticated atmosphere. For schedule and more information visit elasgrille.com.

Welcome Exhibition and Happy Hour Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina: 5:30 p.m. Monday nights (through October) 1 Harbourside Ln, Hilton Head Island. Tennis staff members & guests gather over cocktails to watch the pros play on Centre Court in Palmetto Dunes. Free, visit palmettodunes.com for more information.

Farmer’s Market of Bluffton: 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays, 1271 May River Rd. We’ve got more great reasons to visit! The Market is now open with additional public parking provided by the Town of Bluffton. We’ll be adding an Artisan Showcase on the first Thursday of every month to highlight a handful of local artists and their incredible lowcountry craftsmanship.

Keep an eye out for fabulous new food and farm vendors this year and find your next favorite thing! Real Food, Real People, Real Close. Visit farmersmarketbluffton.org for more information.

Savannah Culinary Tour: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday, Savannah Historic District, Savannah, GA. Experience an exploration of Savannah’s deep association with fine food and drink in a two and a half hour tour that offers tastes of the very best of the Hostess City’s delectable cuisine.

Join your certified tour guide on an afternoon journey that is delicious, informative, and fun. Adults $49, Military $45, children 12 and under $39. Reservations required, visit www.SavannahCulinaryTour.com or call 912-604-3007 for more information.

Meditation + Yoga: 9 a.m.- 10 a.m. Mondays, Hilton Head Library.

Group meditation is a great way to get support and develop a mindfulness routine for a brand new, spotty, or long-time practice. Sit in silence for 30 minutes. New to the program is that the meditation is to be followed by a 45-minute yoga session, to draw from heightened awareness to practice mindful movement. For meditation, use a chair or bring a cushion; for yoga, bring your mat. Any- and everyone is welcome. Free, for more information contact Lauren Read at 843-255-6531, lread@bcgov.net or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

Tea Time at Rose Hill Mansion: 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Rose Hill Mansion, 199 Rose Hill Way, Bluffton. Experience afternoon tea at the most beautiful plantation house in the Lowcountry. Selections include custom crafted teas, elegant finger sandwiches, and heavenly desserts. Small groups or large groups welcome $40.00 per person.Call Lou Anne Takach today to book your tea time, 843-757-6046.

Golf Clinics for all Ages: Times vary, Country Club of Hilton Head. Group and individual golf programs for adults and juniors led by PGA Professional Jeff Picus of Excel and Enjoy Golf Academy,To learn more or to register for any of these programs, contact Jeff Picus at 843-295- 8888 or classapro@pga.com.

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Darren Clarke’s Tavern: A slice of the Emerald Isle served up in style

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t’s not every day that an envelope from Buckingham Palace arrives in the mail. But in 2012, professional golfer Darren Clarke was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to golf, an honor awarded by the queen of England. Having won the British Open in 2011 served him well in many ways. Born in Northern Ireland, Clarke currently plays on the European Tour and previously played on the PGA Tour. He became enamored with the American South when he played Division 1 Golf at Wake Forest University in the late 1980s, before he turned pro in 1990.

Clarke has taken up a new vocation that some find more challenging than professional golf: restaurateur.

The restaurant bearing his name, Darren Clarke’s Tavern, opened in June at 8 Executive Park Road on Hilton Head Island, bringing with it more than just an Emerald Isle feel. Clarke and his management team worked with the 188 hiltonheadmonthly.com

Left to right: Managing Partner Mike Doyle with Darren Clarke of Darren Clarke’s Tavern

Irish Pub Company in Dublin, Ireland, along with McNally Design International, which designed and built the interior of the pub then shipped the materials to Hilton Head Island to be installed.

The company specializes in building Irish taverns all over the world. Golf memorabilia is displayed throughout the restaurant, along with the bric-a-brac that contributes to the pub’s personality.

It’s what makes a pub a pub — that is, after the personality of the staff and patrons.

“Darren always played in The Heritage and has fun memories of playing here,” said managing partner Michael Doyle, explaining why Clarke selected Hilton Head Island for his first restaurant venture. Doyle himself has personal ties to the island and remembers vacationing here as a young boy. He also came to the island as an adult to play golf.

“The restaurant concept came about over espresso martinis in New York City about two years ago,” he said. “We

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were able to fast-track it because as we were redesigning the interior and some parts of the exterior, our furniture was being built in Ireland so we had kind of a parallel build. The architectural team at Court Atkins Group and Highsmith Construction worked extremely well together. They have been working in the Lowcountry for a long time now.”

Doyle is a seasoned veteran in the restaurant industry and no stranger to the kitchen. He graduated from Johnson & Wales University, eventually reaching the position of general manager at iconic New York City restaurants like The Post House, Quality Meats and Smith & Wollensky. He is now based full-time at Darren Clarke’s Tavern to oversee the sprawling 200-seat space.

“We’re open for dinner seven days a week. Eventually, we’re planning to open for lunch,” Doyle said. “We’re working on what’s known in the U.K. as a ‘Sunday Roast’ that would be served on Sunday afternoons consisting of prime rib, duck, roast chicken and other great meats for cooler weather.”

A native of Michigan, executive chef Thomas Boland attended the Scottsdale Culinary Institute with a concentration in classical French training. He launched his career as a training chef at Capital Grille in Arizona, and then worked at well-established restaurants in the Lowcountry before running the kitchen at Darren Clarke’s Tavern. Bringing in menu items from Clarke’s home country meant offering some well-loved Irish tavern dishes: steak and Guinness pie, porcini-rubbed lamb chops, Captain Clarke’s fish and chips, October 2017 189

and the Clarke Burger — a generous beef patty topped with beer cheese, bacon jam and Guinness sauce. Diners can also select other classics like French onion soup, steak tartare, shrimp cocktail and creamed corn.

“Our menu is a complete mix of tavern and steakhouse. We created two restaurants in one: the steakhouse being the influence of Smith & Wollensky,” Doyle said. “The response has been very positive. We did a very soft opening. The spring and fall, we anticipate those will be our busiest seasons. It’s great everybody from the different neighborhoods and communities knows each other when they walk into the dining room; neighbors are greeting neighbors.”

Boland and Doyle spent a few months researching their USDA prime meats and then narrowed it down to the top five. Then they did a blind taste test, and Mayer Ranch won hands down.

The restaurant has a special broiler that heats up to about 1,600 degrees, and it took some experimentation for the pair to become comfortable with such a powerful piece of equipment. Desserts — bread pudding, Key lime pie, and crème brulée — are made in house. Another special treat has a local connection.

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THE BAR IS THE HEART OF A TAVERN Leslie Rohland, owner of The Cottage in Bluffton,” Doyle said.

But, of course, there’s more than just a good meal to be had. After all, this is a tavern.

“The bar is the heart of a tavern,” Doyle said. “At the bar we have a focus on Irish whiskeys and then, of course, single malt Scotches from the U.K. and we also have local bourbon and lots of draft and bottled beers. We installed

a specialty tap for the Guinness, so it pours a perfect beer, like in Ireland.

Our Irish Mule is made with Jameson, simple syrup, ginger beer and served in a copper mug.”

Next year, Clarke will turn 50. His fans can sit in his tavern and watch him tee off in the Champions Tour, where he’ll add to his memorabilia collection and fall in love with the Lowcountry all over again — a green and lush island like home. M

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he day after Halloween, our family of seven would scrape out the fibrous strands of our pumpkins to reveal the bright orange flesh, cutting it into pieces and roasting in the oven — along with the seeds — to make the most delicious pumpkin soup. These days, pumpkin soup goes well beyond the traditional dollop of cream and pinch of nutmeg and can act as a host for so many diverse flavors, both savory and sweet. While it often takes a starring role on the table in the form of pies and bread, pumpkin also marries well with spicy ingredients without losing its distinct taste. For even more proof of its versatility, look no further than “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” — the movie’s humorous wit and innocence have stood the test of time and are adored by pumpkin lovers of all ages. M

Toppings: Bean sprouts red chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped cilantro, finely chopped salted peanuts, coarsely chopped lime wedges In a large heavy pot, heat butter and olive oil. Sauté onion until lightly caramelized, stirring frequently. Stir in vegetable broth, coconut water, green curry paste, salt and black pepper. Add pumpkin and cover, simmering over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and process until smooth using an immersion blender, or transfer to a blender or food processor and process in batches.

Garnish with bean sprouts, red chili pepper, cilantro, peanuts and lime wedges. The soup is also delicious when served chilled.

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NEW FOOD TRUCK SERVING UP BEVERAGES

The farmers market at The Village at Wexford will hold its fall outdoor market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday through Oct. 25. The market brings the freshest produce, delicacies and other locally inspired items to area residents and visitors this fall. For more information, “like” The Village at Wexford on Facebook.

A new food truck is rolling through Beaufort County, serving up coffee, tea, espresso and frappes. All About That Bean will also serve boba tea, a drink similar to the traditional Taiwan milk tea that is known for its fruity, nutty flavor and tapioca bubbles. For more information, go to All About That Bean on Facebook.

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ITALIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL RESCHEDULED Due to Hurricane Irma, the Hilton Head Island Italian Heritage Festival has been postponed to Nov. 18. The event, to be held at Shelter Cove Community Park, will now include the Italian-American Club of Hilton Head Island’s Meatball Madness event, in which members will attempt to mix, assemble and cook a 1,500-pound meatball, setting a Guinness World Record.

For more information, go to iachh.org.

LOWCOUNTRY KITCHEN AND LOWCOUNTRY LOBSTER LAUNCH DELIVERY SERVICE The owners of Lowcountry Kitchen and Lowcountry Lobster food truck have opened a delivery division called Lowcountry Kitchen 2 Go. The new service will deliver soups, salads and sandwiches in the Bluffton area. A minimum of five lunches is required and delivery is offered between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Mondays through Fridays.

Other orders can be picked up at the Lowcountry Kitchen location at 258 Red Cedar St., Suite 15.

For more information, go to lowcountrykitchen258.com or lowcountrylobster.com.

KIDS EAT FREE AT CRAB RESTAURANTS Coastal Restaurants and Bars and Hilton Head Island High School’s athletics department have teamed up to share school spirit and save families money. Every child wearing a CRAB Hilton Head Athletics shirt at any CRAB location on Friday nights eats free with the purchase of one adult entree. Children who also wear the shirt to any home game will receive free entry into the sporting event.

CRAB restaurants include Reilley’s, The Crazy Crab, Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Cafe, Carolina Crab Company and Fish Camp on Broad Creek.

HILTON HEAD BREWING, MARRIOTT PARTNER FOR A TASTE OF THE ISLAND Hilton Head Brewing Company has created a new brew called Surf Sweet Wheat, a light, cloudy and malty American-style beer with hints of stone fruit and pine. This true island beer is available on draft only at Marriott’s Surf Watch Resort, in partnership with Hilton Head Brewing Company. Marriott Surf Watch Resort is located at 10 Surf Watch Way on Hilton Head Island.

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HILTON HEAD – North End BELLA ITALIA nG 95 Mathews Dr. (Port Royal Plaza) 843-689-5560, www.bellaitaliahhi.com Family-oriented restaurant serving great food at affordable prices. For more than 25 years Bella Italia has been placing lots of emphasis on freshness and quality, including the sauces, the homemade meatballs, fried-daily eggplant, in-house cut chicken, and more. Pizza and salads are specialties. Large pizzas will feed a family. Delivery available mid-island to the bridge.

COCONUTZ SPORTZ BAR Ga 40 Folly Field Road, Beach & Tennis Resort;843-842-0043 Open to the public. Imagine your favorite sporting events shown on dual 125” high-definition screens and 18 other TV’s tuned in to every sporting event imaginable. That’s what you will find at CocoNutz. Grab some friends and head to CocoNutz for $12 buckets of domestic beer, darts and pool. If you get hungry, we have the “Island’s Best Wings,” 1st place at Wingfest 2017, craft burgers and brews, prime rib.

CRAZY CRAB JARVIS CREEK nG Jarvis Creek: Highway 278 (near Mile Marker 1); 843-681-5021 www.thecrazycrab.com Visit the Crazy Crab and enjoy genuine service and fresh seafood; a Hilton Head tradition for over 30 years! Menus feature crab clusters, local oysters, seafood “your way,” king crab, fresh local shrimp and more. Dine in the heart of Sea Pines at Harbour Town.

Large parties welcome. Children’s menu available.

GATOR’Z PIZZA G 40 Folly Field Rd. Beach & Tennis Resort; 843-842-0043 Be sure to stop by Gator’z Pizza and order the “Bigly” MEGA Pizza. It’s 400 square inches of pizza perfection! These delicious square pizzas are available for both dine in and take out.

Remember that you get more with a square pizza-just to do the math! Pie R Square!

IL CARPACCIO nG 200A Museum St. (Across from Walmart) 843-342-9949 Il Carpaccio serves a wide variety of authentic Italian cuisine, ranging from the highly regarded cuisine of Northern Italy to genuine crispy, thin-crust, Italian-style pizza. Casual, attractive restaurant, with large, attractive bar and a genuine brick oven (imported from Italy) for baking pizza. In summary, Il Carpaccio is “a casual restaurant, with excellent food and service.” Attractive new additional dining room perfect for group functions.

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JAMAICA JOE’Z BEACH BAR a 40 Folly Field Road, Beach & Tennis Resort;843-842-0043 Open 7 days a week with icy cold frozen drinks and a tasty menu.

Jamaica Joe’z is steps from the beach and a great place to kick back, snack on some nachos or fries and cool off with a frozen cocktail, ice cold beer, or soft drink.

NEW YORK CITY PIZZA nG 45 Pembroke Dr. (Festival Centre); 843-689-2229 An upscale Italian pizzeria featuring authentic New York pies, homemade Italian entrees, and a full bar. NYCP offers three kinds of pizza crust: NY Style (thin), Pan, and Sicilian, and a variety of Italian dishes, appetizers, subs, calzones, and veal/chicken entrees. Kid’s menu. NYCP “takes pride in their product and you can taste it.” Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week with dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering.

Daily happy hour.

OLD FORT PUB G} 65 Skull Creek Drive 843-681-2386, OldFortPub.com Whether dining indoors or outside on the patio, Old Fort Pub offers beautiful views of the Intracoastal Waterway and is the only AAA Four Diamond Restaurant on Hilton Head Island. (Won 11 times!) Come enjoy Chef Keith Josefiak’s “new south” favorites with influences from around the globe. Try the “Pub and Patio” menu offering smaller portions of Old Fort Pub’s signature entrees. Reservations Recommended.

STREET MEET: THE AMERICAN TAVERN nGa Port Royal Plaza (near Bi-Lo) 843-842-2570, www.streetmeethhi.com “Sidewalk Sandwiches from America’s Favorite Street Corners™” Street Meet specializes in homemade versions of regional American bar food. Voted: People’s Choice Awards Best Bar 2015, Island’s Best Hot Dog. Best Wings, Best Fish & Chips, Homemade Soups, Salads with Fresh Local Produce, Vegetarian Menu, Seafood.

HILTON HEAD – Mid-Island ALEXANDER’S RESTAURANT & WINE BAR G 76 Queens Folly Rd. (Palmetto Dunes) 843-785-4999, alexandersrestaurant.com Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar reopened this past March operated by the Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort family. Chef de Cuisine Sean Carroll introduces an updated summer menu using seasonal ingredients with a strong emphasis on seafood while paying homage to Alexander’s original favorites. Dinner is available from 5–10pm seven days a week.

REILLEY’S NORTH END PUB nGa Reilley’s North End Pub: 95 Mathews Dr. (Port Royal Plaza) 843-681-4153, www.reilleysnorth.com A genuine island institution, Reilley’s has been serving up steaks, seafood, pasta & sandwiches for more than 35 years.

Specials include Monday Night Lobster and Friday and Saturday Prime Rib; reservations required. Kids eat free Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée.

RUBY LEE’S NORTH END nG} North End: 46 Old Wild Horse Rd; 843-681-7829 rubylees.com The hotspot for sports, blues and soul food. Ruby Lee’s uses time-tested family recipes to produce authentic fried chicken, southern fried pork chops, smoked baby back ribs, seasoned pulled pork, collard greens, fresh seafood and more. For the health-conscious, many menu items can be grilled. Sports fans can enjoy all of the sports packages along with a happy hour. Live music nightly. Reservations suggested during live music hours, $7 music charge per person.

ALFRED’S RESTAURANT G Plantation Center (William Hilton Parkway/Hwy. 278, near Palmetto Dunes) 843-341-3117, www.alfredshiltonhead.com Longtime island chef Alfred Kettering learned to prepare classical European cuisine at the Rhein School of Culinary Arts in Mannheim, Germany and subsequently at some of the best hotels in Switzerland and Holland. His cuisine combines many appealing elements of classic Continental and authentic German cuisine. Tempting seafood and meat entrées, plus hot and cold appetizers, soups and salads.

Casually elegant seating for about 40, plus a chef’s counter overlooking the open kitchen. Dinner is served MondaySaturday, from 5p.m.-“until.” Reservations recommended.

BIG JIM’S BBQ, BURGERS & PIZZA nG 7 Trent Jones Ln. (Palmetto Dunes) 855-878-1966, palmettodunes.com/big-jims Located inside the Robert Trent Jones Clubhouse, Big Jim’s offers signature Southern dishes including slow-cooked BBQ and brisket, gourmet burgers, grilled pizzas, homemade soups, salads, seafood, steaks and fall-off-the-bone ribs. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Seasonal live entertainment. Big screen TVs and outdoor seating make Big Jim’s the perfect spot to watch sports. Take-out and catering available.

BISTRO 17 nG 17-D Harbourside Ln. (Shelter Cove Marina) Mid-island, 843-785-5517, www.bistro17hhi.com Excellent French bistro-style food in one of the island’s most charming locations. Indoors, the intimate restaurant boasts crisp white tablecloths, a huge wooden wine rack, and an overall cozy atmosphere. The spacious outdoor patio directly overlooks Shelter Cove Harbour. Fresh seafood is delivered six days a week.

A children’s menu and reservations are available. Dog-friendly.

ELA’S BLU WATER GRILLE nG 1 Shelter Cove Ln. (Shelter Cove) 843-785-3030, elasgrille.com Fresh catch seafood and prime cut steaks of the highest quality, artfully prepared by our team of culinary experts, compliment the extensive boutique wine selection. Overlooking Shelter Cove marina and Broad Creek, ELA’S offers the island’s best water views. A casual intimate interior, wrap around patio, and nightly entertainment provide the perfect dining experience or location to host events & private parties. Reservations recommended.

FISHCAMP ON BROAD CREEK nGa 11 Simmons Road (Adjacent to Broad Creek Marina) 843-842-2267, www.fishcamphhi.com Fishcamp’s menu consists of mainly seafood and American cuisine, including steak and lobster. The main attraction is the outdoor bar and open patio. The restaurant is family friendly, and offers bocce, corn hole and a children’s menu. The history of the fish camp is legendary, and the venue embodies the rich Native Islander culture of Hilton Head Island. Pet-friendly outdoor pavilion.

FLORA’S ITALIAN CAFE G 841 Wlm Hilton Pkwy. (South Island Square Shopping Center, near Palmetto Dunes) 843-842-8200, www.florasitaliancafe.com Family-owned by a dynamic European couple and their son. The husband is a renowned chef, having cooked for several heads of state, while the wife is an excellent pastry chef. Wide selection of appetizers, tempting entrées include pastas, seafood, chops and veal, and wonderful homemade desserts. Selection of wines from California, Italy & Australia. Reservations recommended.

THE FRENCH BAKERY & COURTYARD CAFÉ gn 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 120 843-342-5420, www.frenchbakeryhiltonhead.com Have breakfast or lunch inside or outdoors in this bakery/café.

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The staff is especially proud of the fajitas and chimichangas. The Especiales de la Casa are popular favorites. Lunch and dinner served 7 days a week. Casual dress.

BRITISH OPEN PUB nGa Village at Wexford, Hilton Head; 843-686-6736 thebritishopenpub.com

ISLAND BAGEL & DELI gn S. Island Square, Hilton Head; 843-686-3353 www.hiltonheadbreakfast.com

SANTA FE CAFE nG 807 Wlm. Hilton Pkwy. (Plantation Center, by Palmetto Dunes) 843-785-3838; www.santafecafeofhiltonhead.com

The only real New York style boiled bagels made from scratch daily on the island. Choose from 16 flavors of bagels, 12 flavors of home-made cream cheese and a variety of fresh baked pastries and breakfast sandwiches. For lunch try the specialty hoagies or your favorite deli classic sandwiches and salads. Catering available and call-ins welcome. Breakfast and lunch daily.

Enjoy casually elegant dining in a longtime (20-plus years) island favorite that captures the spirit of New Mexico. Signature items include Parmesan Chipotle Grouper (written up in Tennis magazine), 24-ounce bone-in ribeye steaks, fajitas made with filet mignon, and Painted Desert Soup. Only authentic New Mexican chilies are used.

Family friendly pub style restaurants featuring authentic English food with additional American favorites and certified Angus beef. Try the signature fish and chips along with other British fare, including shepherd’s pie, steak and mushroom pie, lobster pot pie and bangers and mash. Casual dress. Take-out available.

JANE BISTRO & BAR nG 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 109 (Shelter Cove Towne Centre) 843 686-5696, www.janehhi.com

SEA GRASS GRILLE nG 807 Wlm. Hilton Pkwy. (Plantation Center, by Palmetto Dunes) 843-785-9990, www.seagrassgrille.com

The owners of Wren Bistro in Beaufort opened Jane Bistro & Bar, serving classic bistro fare with Lowcountry influences. Favorites include the jumbo lump crab cakes, toasted pecan cranberry chicken salad, crispy flounder and petit filet mignon with pommes frites. There is spacious outdoor patio seating and a Kids Menu with healthful selections. Open 7 days a week.

American and Lowcountry Continental cuisine. Chef Chad, a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America of Hyde Park, New York, brings 38 years of hands-on culinary expertise.

More than 50 wines by the glass. Won Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence in 2012, 2013. Kids menu. Reservations accepted.

MEDITERRANEAN HARBOUR BAR & GRILL nGa Shelter Cove Harbour 843-842-9991, www.mediterraneanharbour.com Simon Mikhael has brought Lebanese cuisine to Hilton Head.

For those unfamiliar with Lebanese cuisine, most dishes are grilled or baked and use ingredients like lemon, garlic, parsley, olive oil and spices. Enjoy their indoor and outdoor seating with a full service bar. Open daily and serving lunch.

NEW YORK CITY PIZZA nG Shelter Cove Towne Center; 843-785-4200 An upscale Italian pizzeria featuring authentic New York pies, homemade Italian entrees, and a full bar. NYCP offers three kinds of pizza crust: NY Style (thin), Pan, and Sicilian, and a variety of Italian dishes, appetizers, subs, calzones, and veal/ chicken entrees. Kid’s menu. NYCP “takes pride in their product and you can taste it.” Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week with dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering. Daily happy hour.

OLD OYSTER FACTORY Ga 101 Marshland Rd. 843-681-6040, www.OldOysterFactory.com Panoramic marsh and water views. Specializing in fresh seafood and some of the best steaks on Hilton Head. Recently recommended in “Off the Beaten Track” column of The Wall Street Journal. Recipient of Wine Spectator magazine’s “Award of Excellence” for the wine list and knowledge of wine. Children’s menu available. Casual dress. Reservations accepted.

UP THE CREEK PUB & GRILL nGa 18 Simmons Rd. (Broad Creek Marina) 843-681-3625, www.upthecreekpubandgrill.com Located on Broad Creek with a great view of the marina, boats & Broad Creek. This popular lowcountry hideaway offers very casual waterfront dining on their decks. Known for smoked wings, the best hush puppies, house specialty buffalo chicken dip, a great beer selection and the best burgers on the Island.

Kids menu available. Dogs are welcome.

SAN MIGUEL’S nG 9 Harbourside Ln. (Shelter Cove Harbour) 843-842-4555, www.sanmiguels.com San Miguel’s is located directly on the harbour at Shelter Cove and provides islanders and visitors with good food and fun.

Extensive California/Mexican menu. Try San Miguel’s Fish Tacos.

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Located a stone’s throw from Coligny Beach, this family-owned coffee shop’s menu offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, gluten-free selections, coffee and smoothie bars, international wines, and beers from local breweries. This spinach and Swiss frittata is a breakfast favorite and the Caprese it is the most popular sandwich. Beach baskets can be pre-ordered, and take-out and catering are available.

Live entertainment on Fridays and Saturday evenings.

CAROLINA CRAB COMPANY nG 86 Helmsman Way (Palmetto Bay Marina) 843-842-2016, www.carolinacrabco.com Boasting water views, Carolina Crab Company is known for “The best legs in town!” C3 prides themselves on great, fresh seafood at an affordable price in a family-friendly atmosphere.

The menu offers an array of seafood; from light & healthy peeln-eat shrimp, to giant Po Boys, burgers, Maine lobster and crab legs. A pet-friendly outside bar and patio often hosts live music on the weekends (in season).

HILTON HEAD – South End AUNT CHILADA’S EASY STREET CAFÉ nG 69 Pope Avenue 843-785-7700, www.auntchiladashhi.com Excellent Tex-Mex and American fare is their specialty. Enjoy the all-you-can-eat crab legs, sizzling fajitas, & delicious margaritas. Kids menu available. Casual dress. Reservations & large parties welcome. Private dining/event area. Live entertainment (seasonally) on the covered patio; see Facebook for schedule: facebook.com/auntchiladashhi. Delicious wings, fajitas and to-go party package menu available.

CAPTAIN WOODY’S nGa Hilton Head: 6 Target Road (off of Palmetto Bay Rd) (843) 785-2400 Enjoy “Fresh Seafood, Cold Beer & Great Happy Hour & Still A Locals Favorite For Over 30 Years!” They have dining inside and outside on the patio, with friendly owners and staff which adds up to a great place to eat. Captain Woody’s serves a wide variety of fresh seafood, great signature sandwiches, award winning soups and salads all at affordable prices.

CHOWDADDY’S nG 14b Executive Park Rd., Hilton Head (off of Pope Ave); 843-757-CHOW(2469) www.chowdaddys.com

RUAN THAI CUISINE nG 811 William Hilton Pkwy. (Hwy. 278, near Palmetto Dunes) 843-785-8575, www.myruanthai.com Bunruan Suphata (Ruan), a native of Thailand, cooks authentic Thai fare based upon the cuisine of central Thailand. It ranges from curries to seafood to duck. Everything is prepared from scratch.

Portions are generous. Lunch (informal) is served Monday-Saturday, and dinner (complete with white tablecloths) seven days a week.

A children’s menu, take-out and dinner reservations are available.

CARETTA COFFEE CO. gn 101C Pope Avenue (Coligny Plaza) 843-342-6400, www.carettacoffee.com

BIG BAMBOO nGa 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza 843-686-3443 www.bigbamboocafe.com Where the South Pacific meets the Carolina Coast just steps from the beach, escape to the Big Bamboo Cafe. A longrunning, casual hangout with a local vibe and a menu of burgers, seafood and festive libations. Come for the food, stay for the live entertainment!

Chow Daddy’s offers a wide variety of unique menu items focusing on buns, bowls, and tacos and great libations. Enjoy avocado toast with a kale and quinoa salad or you can dive in to the pork sliders, a house ground rib eye burger, or their famous smoked fried chicken. Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Call for Priority Seating Take out available as well.

COWBOY BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE G 1000 William Hilton Parkway, B-6 843-715-3565, www.cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com Enjoy an award-winning concept at Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse, a unique, all-you-can eat “Churrascaria.” Enjoy a full salad bar with over 30 items, six Brazilian hot dishes and

a “parade” of 16 USDA Prime cuts of Beef, Lamb, Chicken and Pork carved at your table by their gauchos. Featuring a full bar, an eclectic wine list and their famous Brazilian drink “caipirinha.”

Beautifully decorated restaurant featuring Chihuly lighting.

Independently owned and operated.

CHARBAR CO. nG 33 Office Park Road, Suite 213 (Park Plaza) 843-785-CHAR (2427) www.charbar.co Voted Top 16 Burgers in the World at the World Burger Championship. Pick a bread, a protein, veggies, and toppings and Charbar will whip up a custom-built burger that will blow your mind. Voted Hilton Head’s “Best Burger” Burgers & Brew Festival 2012-2016 and Hilton Head Monthly’s Reader’s Choice “Favorite Burger” 2013-2016.

You can also find sandwiches, salads and drink specials daily. Charbar is a high end yet simple concept focusing on quality and delivering the best burger to their customers.

CHARLIE’S L’ETOILE VERTE G 8 New Orleans Road 843-785-9277, charliesgreenstar.com Don’t let the French name intimidate you; think of a fun, irreverent friend who happens to be a fabulous chef. Open since 1982, Charlie’s, an island favorite among locals and tourists alike, writes its menu daily based on the freshest seafood available. The dinner menu offers an array of 14 fresh fish, rack of lamb, filet mignon and more. An extensive wine list specializes in California cabs, Oregon pinot noir, Rhone Valley & Bordeaux.

CQ’S RESTAURANT nG 140 Lighthouse Road 843-671-2779, www.CQsRestaurant.com CQ’s combines fine dining, an intimate atmosphere and a touch of Hilton Head Island history. Since 1973 signature dishes inspired by the abundant varieties of fresh seafood, beef and game. Craft your own unique menu at The Chef’s Table (by special arrangement). The “Bistro” menu offers smaller portions of CQ’s signature entrees. Children’s menus and take-out are available. Reservations Recommended.

CRANE’S TAVERN STEAKHOUSE & SEAFOOD G 26 New Orleans Rd. (near Sea Pines Circle) 843-341-2333, www.cranestavern.com Crane’s Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood is a great destination for steak and seafood lovers, where numerous cuts of only October 2017 199

USDA Prime grade beef, including its Famous Prime Rib, are served along with an excellent selection of fresh fish, seafood and pasta dishes. Recipient of Wine Spectator magazine’s Award of Excellence for its selection and knowledge of wine.

Everything, from dressings to dessert, that can be is homemade.

Reservations are appreciated.

CRAZY CRAB HARBOUR TOWN nG Harbour Town: In the Sea Pines Resort; 843-363-2722 www.thecrazycrab.com Visit either Crazy Crab location and enjoy genuine service and fresh seafood; a Hilton Head tradition for over 30 years! Menus feature crab clusters, local oysters, seafood “your way,” king crab, fresh local shrimp and more. Dine among beautiful, waterfront sunsets at Jarvis Creek, or in the heart of Sea Pines at Harbour Town. Large parties welcome. Children’s menu available.

respect for regional foodways and Lowcountry culinary history.

Their courteous and knowledgeable staff can guide you on a delectable journey of inspired seafood dishes in a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere among a variety of dining and lounging areas. The experience continues among three different bars, with live entertainment at the FISH Bowl music venue.

FLATBREAD GRILL & BAR nG 2 North Forest Beach Dr. (Beach Market Center) 843-341-2225, www.flatbreadgrillhhi.com Upscale, casual dining. Enjoy Neapolitan pizza, fresh pasta, gourmet salads, burgers, wraps, hardy flatbread sandwiches and a great selection of entrées. Dough and sauces are freshly made on the premises. Local produce is used as available.

FROSTY FROG CAFE & PIZZA nGa Coligny Plaza 843-686-FROG (3764), www.frostyfrog.com Dine inside or out on the large patio w/retractable roof & live acoustic music nightly. Enjoy daiquiris, wine, beer & a full liquor bar; an extensive menu includes burgers, crabcakes, prime rib, salads, wraps, pizza, calzones, crab legs, ahi tuna, shrimp, extensive gluten-free options & a kids menu. As Frosty says “Life may not be a party...but we sure act like it.” They offer – NTN TRIVIA.

DARREN CLARKE'S TAVERN nG 8 Executive Park Rd. 843-341-3002, www.darrenclarkestavern.com If you like golf, good food and an Irish pub atmosphere, this is the place for you. Professional golfer Darren Clarke, a native of Northern Ireland, opened his first restaurant on Hilton Head Island. The Irish influence can be seen throughout the interior and menu of Darren Clarke’s Tavern.

HILTON HEAD DINER gnGa Highway 278 at Yacht Cove Drive (near Palmetto Dunes) 843-686-2400, www.hiltonheaddiner.com One of the island’s only 24-hour restaurants. Modern diner in the tradition of the Northeast, boasting one of Hilton Head’s most extensive menus. All the baking is done on the premises.

Beer, wine and mixed drinks are available. The atmosphere is pleasant and easygoing. Hilton Head Diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Everything is available 24 hours a day. Children’s menu and carry-out available.

HINCHEY’S CHICAGO BAR & GRILL nGa 70 Pope Avenue, Suite H (BiLo Circle Center); 843-686-5959 www.hincheys.com Hinchey’s has much in common with a sports bar, but is very much of a restaurant, too. It is casual, with beach-goers invited to stop by for lunch, or for drinks or dinner. Dine inside or out.

Open seven days a week serving lunch and dinner.

DELISHEEYO nG 32 Palmetto Bay Road 843-785-3633, www.delisheeeyo.com Vegetarian. Delisheeyo owner Blake Wearren set out to create a place for people to escape for lunch. The fruit and veggie smoothies are a quick meal by themselves. Their Buddha Bowls, consisting of steamed grain and healthy toppings of your choice, is a favorite of the regulars.

Delisheeyo’s mission is to provide meals that you can trust, that are real, and healthy.

HINOKI RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR nG 37 New Orleans Rd. (Orleans Plaza, near Sea Pines Circle) 843-785-9800, hinokihhi.com Hinoki serves traditional Japanese dishes such as grilled fish, chicken and steak, sukiyaki, a variety of noodle dishes, tempura, and many daily specials, plus sushi and sashimi. More than 20 entrées. Reservations are recommended for dinner.

DOUGH BOYS PIZZA nG 1 New Orleans Rd. (Shipyard Galleria, next to Mattress Firm) 843-686-2697, www.DoughBoysHHI.com Offering various house made crusts: traditional hand tossed, thin crust and thick Sicilian. Build your own pizza or choose from Local Legend Pizzas. The Create-Your-Own-Chopped Salad has over 40 different items to choose from. Specialty subs include a Philly cheesesteak that makes Pat & Geno jealous, a secret recipe meatball sub, all served on Amoroso rolls. Dine In, Takeout and Island Wide Delivery. Beer and wine.

FISH SEAFOOD & RAW BAR G 1 N Forest Beach Dr. (Coligny Plaza) 843-342-3474, www.gofishhhi.com FISH Seafood & Raw Bar places a premium on sourcing delicious seafood from local sources and lightly preparing it with a deep 200 hiltonheadmonthly.com

HOLY TEQUILA nG 33 Office Park Rd, Suite 228 (Park Plaza) 843-681-TACO (8226), holytequila.com Voted Hilton Head’s Best Mexican and featured as the Top 6 Mexican Restaurants in South Carolina for 2016. Holy Tequila offers modern Mexican cuisine and features an open kitchen, indoor/outdoor open air seating, and a tequila tasting room.

The menu features gourmet tacos, burritos, quesadillas, salads and small plates. The full bar features handcrafted cocktails and over 60 kinds of premium tequilas!

IT’S GREEK TO ME nGa 11 Lagoon Rd. (by Coligny Plaza) 843-842-4033, www.itsgreektomehhi.com Enjoy the unique taste of genuine Greek cuisine, from gyros to fried calamari to souvlaki to baklava for dessert in one of their cozy dining rooms or expanded patio. Serving all natural chicken, organic soups, Gulf Coast wild caught shrimp, fresh fish. Food is prepared with authentic Greek recipes using only the best ingredients and equipment, including the only gyro machines on the island. Greek beer and ouzo. Reservations accepted.

JUMP & PHIL’S BAR & GRILL nGa 7B Greenwood Dr. (Hilton Head Plaza, near Sea Pines Circle) 843-785-9070, www. jumpandphilshhi.com Opened in 1994, by John (Jump) Griffin and Phil Henry, the Jump & Phil’s tradition continues as long time Jump & Phil’s bartender Lawrence Powell and wife Lauren have taken over the restaurant. Offering pub fare, fresh seafood, she–crab soup, grouper bites, chicken and dumplings and awesome burgers. All desserts are made in house from key lime pie to maple pecan muffins. Family owned.

KENNY B’S CAJUN/CREOLE SEAFOOD gnG} 70-A Pope Ave. (Circle Center) 843-785-3315 Kenny B’s emphasizes New Orleans Creole cuisine. Chef/owner Ken Ballard describes it as “Creole cuisine with a Lowcountry influence.” Patrons may order New Orleans traditions such as jambalaya, red beans and rice, and authentic gumbos. Kenny B’s is home of the Island’s best po’ boys and fried seafood. Cajun enthusiasts will enjoy blackened shrimp, chicken and catch of the day. Hilton Head Island’s place for Georgia Dawg football. Kenny B’s offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch.

LOCAL PIE nG 55 New Orleans Road (Fountain Center) 843-842-PIES (7437), www.localpie.com Chefs Lee Lucier, Jack McNulty and partner JR Richardson are oven-fired pizza aficionados. The custom pizza ovens are designed to make pizzas with thin, crisp, crusts - Neapolitan-style pizza using ‘double 00’ flour. Observe the art of hearth cooking with the open kitchen. Their duck prosciutto, bacon, sausages, as well as fresh-water mozzarella are all made in-house. Large screen TV’s, a sprawling 800-foot deck with a bar and bike parking. L unch, happy hour, dinner and late night. Reservations accepted, walk-ins welcome.

NEW YORK CITY PIZZA nG 81 Pope Ave. (Heritage Plaza); 843-842-2227 An upscale Italian pizzeria featuring authentic New York pies, homemade Italian entrees, and a full bar. NYCP offers three kinds of pizza crust: NY Style (thin), Pan, and Sicilian, and a variety of Italian dishes, appetizers, subs, calzones, and veal/chicken entrees. Kid’s menu. NYCP “takes pride in their product and you can taste it.” Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week with dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering. Daily happy hour.

NICK’S STEAK & SEAFOOD G 9 Park Lane 843-686-2920, www.nickssteakandseafood.com The menu at Nick’s Steak & Seafood emphasizes steaks, seafood and barbecue and offers something for everyone including sandwiches, salads, appetizers, soups, burgers, pasta and a children’s menu. Not only is the menu large, but prices are very reasonable. Nick’s also offers October 2017 201

DINING dining specials every day and complete bar service. Take-out is available. Serving daily. Reservations are accepted. Large parties are welcome.

PHILLYS CAFE & DELI n 55 New Orleans Rd., Ste. 102 843-785-9966, phillyscafe.com Locally owned and operated for more than 25 years, Phillys is a favorite lunchtime spot for locals and visitors. Phillys’ motto is “Best sandwiches on the island...Period!” Custom sandwiches with bread baked fresh daily. The pita wraps and salads are both imaginative and health-conscious. Dine in or take out.

RED FISH nG 8 Archer Road, Hilton Head (a half mile from Sea Pines Circle); 843-686-3388, www.redfishofhiltonhead.com MICHAEL ANTHONY’S G 37 New Orleans Road (Orleans Plaza) 843-785-6272, www.michael-anthonys.com Family owned and operated since 2002, Michael Anthony’s offers upscale classic Italian fine dining featuring innovative preparations and farm fresh ingredients. Acknowledged by Open Table as one of the Top 50 Italian Restaurants in the country. Dinner is served Monday through Saturday from 5:15pm. Reservations suggested.

PALMETTO BAY SUN RISE CAFÉ gn Palmetto Bay Marina 843-686-3232, palmettobaysunrisecafe.com Breakfast/American. Great breakfast fare starting before the sun rises, from 6 a.m. Now expanded seating on veranda, with clear roll-down walls available in the event of cold or inclement weather. Both breakfast and lunch items are available continuously. The cafe specializes in to-go lunches for charter boats, the beach or any other occasion. Open seven days a week.

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OMBRA CUCINA RUSTICA G 1000 Wlm Hilton Pkwy, G-2 (Village at Wexford) 843-842-5505, www.ombrahhi.com Chef Michael Cirafesi proudly promotes the foods & wines of Italy. He prepares all pastas, homemade gnocchi, desserts and breads daily as well as a large variety of fish, veal, beef and game additions using only natural & fresh ingredients imported from Italy. An extensive wine list with wines from every region in Italy Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. Peanut Free.

Red Fish specializes in beautifully prepared seafood and steaks. Diners may choose from a 1,000-plus bottle selection of wines from around the world to enjoy with their meals or to take home. Private dining room for large parties. Red Fish serves lunch and dinner. Specializing in beautifully prepared seafood and steaks, diners may choose from a large selection of wines from around the world to enjoy with their meals or to take home. Private dining room. Ample parking available.

REILLEY’S GRILL & BAR nGa 7D Greenwood Dr. (Reilley’s Plaza, near Sea Pines Circle) 843-842-4414; www.reilleyshiltonhead.com A genuine island institution, Reilley’s has been serving up steaks, seafood, pasta & sandwiches for more than 35 years. Reilley’s serves lunch and dinner seven days a week, and Sunday brunch.

The bar remains open until 2a.m. Specials include Monday Night Lobster and Friday and Saturday Prime Rib; reservations required.

Kids eat free Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée.

ROCKFISH SEAFOOD AND STEAKS AT BOMBORAS Ga 5 Lagoon Road 843-689-2662, www.rockfishhhi.com Formerly, Bomboras, Rockfish Seafood and Steaks at Bomboras is a unique family seafood restaurant and bar that is located right near the beach. Offering fresh and local lowcounty ingredients paired with craft beers and wines. Rockfish offers a chill indoor/outdoor social dinning experience! Kids menu. Lunches to Go for the beach are a specialty. At the bar, beer is poured from the bottom up with chill disc built into the bar. Serving lunchand dinner daily.

RUBY LEE’S SOUTH END nG} 19 Dunnagan’s Alley; 843-785-7825 rubylees.com The hotspot for sports, blues and soul food. Ruby Lee’s uses time-tested family recipes to produce authentic fried chicken, southern fried pork chops, smoked baby back ribs, seasoned pulled pork, collard greens, fresh seafood and more. For the health-conscious, many menu items can be grilled. Sports fans can enjoy all of the sports packages along with a happy hour. Live music nightly. Reservations suggested during live music hours, $7 music charge per person.

SALTY DOG CAFE nG South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 843-671-7327 www.saltydog.com One of Hilton Head’s favorite outdoor cafes for more than 20 years. Fresh seafood.

Located at South Beach Marina, overlooking Braddock Cove. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available. Live music and children’s entertainment nightly during the season.

SEA SHACK nG 6 Executive Park (off Pope Avenue) 843-785-2464, www.seashackhhi.com Sea Shack serves up one of the island’s most extensive menus of seafood served lots of ways, including grilled, blackened, fried, & more. Very reasonable prices. Locals love it. Family friendly. Take-out, kids menu available. Separate checks are no problem. Sea Shack was voted one of South Carolina’s best seafood spots by Coastal Living magazine in June 2011. Voted “One of South Caolina’s Best Seafood Spots” Southern Living Sept 2012. Open Mon.–Sat. for lunch & dinner SKILLETS CAFÉ & GRILL gnG 1 N. Forest Beach Dr., Unit J, (Coligny Plaza) 843.785.3131, skilletscafe.com All-day southern fare & seafood. For breakfast, there’s eggs, waffles, crepes, Benedicts & signature skillets. Lunch features salad bar, soups, Po’Boys, shrimp BLT, crab cakes & more. Dinner includes seafood platters, baked grouper, fried chicken, steaks, Duroc BBQ ribs, Lowcountry boil, shrimp & grits, fried green tomatoes, collard greens, & black-eyed peas. Pet-friendly porches; full bar; gluten-free options; kids’ menus; take-out. Open daily.

SOUTHERN CONEY gn 70-J Pope Ave. (Circle Center), 843-689-2447 The sign reads “Best Pancakes Ever.” Super pancakes and other made-from-scratch breakfast favorites, delicious traditional hot dogs and sauce “imported” from Michigan and other tempting lunch fare.

Try the house-made roast beef sandwich, turkey, ham and more. Soups and salads also available.

Featuring Charleston Coffee Roasters coffee. Take-out, kids menu and catering available.

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THAI OCEAN nG 2 N. Forest Beach Dr., (Beach Market Plaza); 843-715-8956

Family owned and operated, Stack’s serves a full breakfast and lunch, 7 days a week. Including: pancakes, waffles, house-made fruit sauces, eggs, homemade crepes, and Stacks Original Crème Brûlée French Toast, shrimp & grits using SC shrimp & chorizo sausage, eggs benedict, crab benedict with lump crab, shrimp omelet topped with lobster cream sauce. Quality ingredients and SC sourced items when possible. Kid’s menu, Gluten free items and takeout orders.

Located just steps from Coligny Beach, Thai Ocean is a sister restaurant to the long time, local favorite, Ruan Thai Cuisine.

Thai Ocean serves traditional Thai dishes including Tom Yum Soup, Thai Basil, Mussaman Curry, Pad Thai and Drunken Noodle Soup. Their Crispy Duck is a house specialty and should not be missed. Starters include satay, beef Nam Tok, dumpling and spring or salad rolls. Dine inside their tastefully decorated restaurant or enjoy a more casual experience outside on their deck. Open for Lunch and dinner daily. Kids Menu is available with both Thai and traditonal items.

STELLINI G 15 Executive Park (off Pope Avenue, near Sea Pines Circle) 843-785-7006, www.stellinihhi.com Family owned and operated since 1989! Recently renovated, guests dine in either the main dining room or Carolina room.

Stellini features many of the most popular Italian appetizers and entrees from NY & Northern NJ. Delicious pasta, poultry, veal, seafood, beef and lamb all expertly prepared, as well as nightly Chef Specials. Daily selection of homemade desserts, extensive and reasonable wine list. Gluten Free & Children’s Menu available. Reservations suggested.

TRUFFLES nG Sea Pines Center (Sea Pines Resort); 843-671-6136 www.trufflescafe.com

Watusi is your family owned café serving gourmet coffee, fresh fruit smoothies, made to order all day breakfast and lunch. They strive to select the finest provisions and source quality fresh products from local SC farmers. They provide an atmosphere of comfort and enjoyment for all and welcome their guests to visit their Marketplace for unique gift ideas. Dine indoors or outside on their patio.

BLUFFTON

Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups, delicious sandwiches, and garden salads.

Specialties include glazed grouper, mango salmon, crab cakes, chipotle chicken, meatloaf and fried shrimp. Call for Priority Seating. Catering and carry-out available. Full cocktail bar. 7 days a week from 11:00am.

THE STUDIO G 20 Executive Park Road 843-785-6000, studiodining.com

TWISTED CORK nG 11 Palmetto Bay Road # 102 (next to Staples) 843-802-0510

Dine while enjoying watching artists painting in the elegant studio.

The menu is inspired by American and global cuisines and uses the finest regional, natural and organic ingredients. Chef Colella has expanded the gluten-free vegetarian and vegan menu offerings.

Reservations are recommended and walk-ins are welcome.

Open Monday through Saturday, 5-11 p.m. Open MondaySaturday, 5pm.A local cocktail and wine bar. You can find it in Festival Center Plaza, near the Sea Pines Circle.

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WATUSI CAFE & MARKETPLACE gnG 71 Pope Avenue 843-686-5200, IslandWatusi.com

AGAVE SIDE BAR nG 13 State of Mind St. 843-757-9190 A fun laid-back Southwest Tex-Mex Patrón margarita and taco bar specializing in authentic tacos and smooth margaritas. Happy Hour daily 4-6pm, Taco Tuesdays.

Indoor & Outdoor seating.

AMIGOS, BLUFFTON nG 133 Belfair Town Village; 843-815-8226 Authentic Mexican taqueria, serving delicious food “inspired

by Mexican cuisine from the Gulf Coast of Baja, Mexico, to the beautiful seaside community of Santa Barbara, California.” Owner, Andrew Farbman created Amigos’ famous BBQ Chicken Salad.

Amigos uses the finest ingredients possible. Amigos’ salsa bar features a variety of salsas from carefully selected fresh chilies.

Amigos is open for lunch and dinner. Full bar. Carry-out is available. Awarded Bluffton’s Favorite Burrito and Taco – Hilton Head Monthly’s Reader’s Choice Awards 2015.

BRITISH OPEN PUB nGa Sheridan Park 843-815-6736, www.britishopenpub.net Attractive pub-style restaurant featuring authentic English food, lots of golf and British photos, art and memorabilia on the walls and elsewhere. Excellent signature fish and chips. Lots of other British fare, including shepherd’s pie, steak and mushroom pie, and bangers and mash. Also wide selection of American appetizers and entrées. Serving only Licensed Certified Angus Beef. Serving lunch and dinner every day.

CHOWDADDY’S nG 15 Towne Fr. Belfarir Towne Village; 843-757-CHOW(2469) www.chowdaddys.com Chow Daddy’s offers a wide variety of unique menu items focusing on buns, bowls, and tacos and great libations. Enjoy avocado toast with a kale and quinoa salad or you can dive in to the pork sliders, a house ground rib eye burger, or their famous smoked fried chicken. Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Call for Priority Seating Take out available as well.

CLAUDE & ULI’S BISTRO AND LOUNGE nG 1533 Fording Island Rd. (Hwy. 278, Moss Creek Village, Close to Tanger) 843-837-3336, www.claudebistro.com European-trained Chef Claude and Uli, a native of Normandie, France, has cooked in some of the world’s best kitchens, including Maxim’s in Paris, the Connaught (Chef Saucier) in London, and Ernie’s in San Francisco. Culinary school graduate Uli orchestrates matters in the dining room, welcomes guests and makes them feel very much at home. Affordably priced Continental/French cuisine.

CAPTAIN WOODY’S nGa 17 State of Mind St. (in the Calhoun Street Promenade) 843-757-6222 Enjoy “Fresh Seafood, Cold Beer & Great Happy Hour & Still A Locals Favorite For Over 30 Years!” They have dining inside and outside on the patio, with friendly owners and staff which adds up to a great place to eat. A big outdoor deck bar featurs beer, wine and specialty cocktails. Captain Woody’s serves a wide variety of fresh seafood, great signature sandwiches, award winning soups and salads all at affordable prices.

CINCO MEXICAN GRILL nG 102 Buckwalter Parkway, Suite 3D (Berkeley Place) 843-815-2233, www.cincomexgrill.com The extensive lunch and dinner menus offer authentic Mexican cuisine made from scratch using both traditional and modern recipes very popular with families, couples and large groups.

Among the most popular dishes are the Cinco Bowl, Piña Fajitas, Carnitas, Enchiladas, Chimichangas, Flautas and for dessert, flan and other desserts. The full bar offers mixed drinks, beer, wineby –the-glass and a high end tequila list, including Mescal. The spacious, beautifully decorated dining rooms feature dramatic artwork, warm terra cotta colors and soft lighting.

FARM BLUFFTON nG 1301 May River Road, 843-707-2041, www.farmbluffton.com Inspired by the seasonal bounty of Lowcountry produce, FARM bases the menu on locally sourced and homegrown veggies, thoughtfully raised meats, and “cultural traditions from around the world.” The menu changes at least weekly, depending on what’s in season, and they are able to accommodate gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan diets.

Reservations recommended.

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EL NUEVO VALLARTA nG 16 Kitties Landing Road 843-706-9338, www.elnuevovallartabluffton.com El Nuevo Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill serves up fresh Mexican fare for lunch and dinner. Enjoy pork carnitas, fish tacos, quesadillas and sizzling fajitas or their Stuffed Mojarra Fish. A tasty breakfast is served on the weekends. The spacious, open dining room with over 300-seat capacity, is a great venue for special occasions and large enough to accommodate large parties and there is also a private dining room.

HINCHEY’S CHICAGO BAR & GRILL nGa 104 Buckwalter Place; 843-836-5959 www.hincheys.com Hinchey’s has much in common with a sports bar, but is verymuch of a restaurant, too. It is casual, with beach-goers invited to stop by for lunch, or for drinks or dinner. Dine inside or out.

Open seven days a week.

HOGSHEAD KITCHEN • WINE BAR nG Moss Creek Village 843-837-HOGS, www.hogsheadkitchen.com Open for lunch and dinner, Monday - Friday, Saturday- dinner only. Four-time James Beard Award-nominated chef John Pashak offers unmatched Lowcountry cuisine in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere, creating the area’s best social dining scene. Whether you eat atop the 200+ year-old barn doors in the bar area or butcher block tables in the dining room, you won’t be disappointed. Reservations suggested.

ISLAND BAGEL & DELI gn Sheridan Park, Bluffton; 843-815-5300 www.hiltonheadbreakfast.com The only real New York style boiled bagels made from scratch daily on the island.

Choose from 16 flavors of bagels, 12 flavors of home-made cream cheese and a variety of fresh baked pastries and breakfast sandwiches. For lunch try the specialty hoagies or your favorite deli classic sandwiches and salads. Catering available and call-ins welcome. Breakfast and lunch.

RED FISH nG 832 Bruin Rd.; 843-837-3388 www.redfishofbluffton.com Red Fish restaurant's second location in Bluffton which is the “Same, but different” from the Hilton Head location. Specializing in beautifully prepared seafood and steaks, diners may choose from a large selection of wines from around the world to enjoy with their meals or to take home. Private dining room. Serves dinner 4:45–10pm nightly. Multicourse early dining specials from 5–5:45p.m. feature soup or salad; choice of seven entrées; and complimentary glass of chef’s choice of wine. Ample parking available.

SIGLER’S ROTISSERIE & SEAFOOD G 12 Sheridan Park Circle 843-815-5030, SiglersRotisserie@Gmail.com SiglersBluffton.com Award–winning since 1996. Chef Michael and Shirley Sigler, along with long time Chef Todd Elliott, are committed to being the best restaurant in the Low Country with quality ingredients and unique preparations. Vegetarian options are available. Excellent service provided by a loyal staff. Viewed from an open kitchen.

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LOCAL PIE nG Promanade 843-837-PIES (7437), www.localpie.com Chefs Lee Lucier, Jack McNulty and partner JR Richardson are oven-fired pizza aficionados.

The custom pizza ovens are designed to make pizzas with thin, crisp, crusts - Neapolitan-style pizza using ‘double 00’ flour. Observe the art of hearth cooking with the open kitchen. Their duck prosciutto, bacon, sausages, as well as fresh-water mozzarella are all made in-house.

L unch, happy hour, dinner and late night.

THE PEARL KITCHEN + BAR nG 55 Calhoun Street; 843-757-5511 A refreshing new approach to dining - focused on a complete sensory experience offering fresh, “clean-eating,” contemporary food preparations utilizing the best fresh catch seafood, certified steaks and local produce available. Outdoor dining available on the front patio - perfect for people watching. Open for sunday brunch, lunch and dinner.

Private 2nd floor dining space available for parties and special events. Reservations highly recommended.

TRUFFLES nG Belfair Towne Village, Bluffton, 843-815-5551, www.trufflescafe.com Casual cafe featuring the “freshest and finest of everything!” Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups and fresh garden salads. Truffles also has excellent desserts, and offers a full bar and fine wines by the glass or by the bottle to complement your dinner. Covered patio. Lunch, dinner seven days a week. Full cocktail bar. Serving Lunch and Dinner daily from 11 a.m. Happy hour is everyday from 4-6 at the bar $3 well $2 off all other cocktails, wine, beer and appetizers.

TWISTED EUROPEAN BAKERY gn 1253 May River Road., Bluffton, 843-757-0033 www.twistedeuropeanbakery.com Stephanie Pisano and Chris Veneris opened Twisted European Bakery in late September 2016 in Old Town Bluffton. This traditional old world style bakery specializes in all types of European pastries, all made by hand on the premises. Birthday cakes, small catering for bridal, family and office events.

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LAST CALL Photo by Mike Ritterbeck

Marc Frey

mfrey@freymedia.com

It’s time to write and enforce a digital bill of rights

T An ethical and legal framework is needed to safeguard us.

he world-wide web is a technology breakthrough that has the power to change everything. The way we communicate, the way we interact with each other, the way we do business and even the way we think.

Yet with all the history-changing it may possess, there is no enforceable ethical or legal framework that protects individuals. Most thinking and writing on the matter is focused on technological prowess as we blindly admire its constant growth and growing influence; but not enough has been documented and agreed upon of how we should harness its power while curbing its capacity for harm.

Case in point: Equifax, one of three major consumer credit reporting agencies, did not ask private citizens permission to collect their data. Yet, they made money from it and they were recently hacked, leaving 143 million U.S. consumers worried about their online footprint. Ironically, one of Equifax services is personal data protection.

Technology continues to accelerate: We’ll soon belong to a new ecosystem that links devices, systems, data, and people, often referred to as the “IoT” (Internet of Things). For illustration purposes think of applications like Amazon Echo,

refrigerators that keep count on how many beers you had, self-driving cars, and medical devices that keep track of data just to name a few. The Internet of Things has the ability to advance society but with it comes great risk of abuse.

In the old world, if the brakes on a car failed due to a manufacturer’s defect, it was clear who would bear the responsibility. In the future, who’s to blame when a self-driving car gets in an accident due to a hacked traffic system?

Giant companies have emerged in the internet age, but it is unclear if and how they protect our privacy, prevent fake news from clogging our brains, thwart foreign powers from influencing elections, etc. An ethical and legal framework is needed to safeguard us from abuse by companies that do business over the internet.

The implications are deep: privacy, the ability to trust companies and institutions, knowing that data is not being misused, the certainty that we aren’t being spied on, and the ability to get clear and true information. These are fundamental parts of what make us a free country. Otherwise, we’ll watch as the term “private citizen” loses meaning and “free will” becomes an outdated expression. M

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