Lowcountry Monthly September 2020

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124 12 M onthly’s 35th Anniversary Take a look back at our history and get a sneak peek at our exciting future.

32 P roperty Management A rental property manual that provides peace of mind.

54 City Guide Learn more about the Lowcountry’s municipalities with data and features.

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12 124 A Callawassie Celebration High school sweethearts savor their dream summer wedding.

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140 H ealthy Skin Steps to take care of your skin while adhering to the safest guidelines.

146 P assion to Protect Sea Turtle Patrol, Turtle Trackers’ volunteers dedicated to the cause.

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COMMUNITY

70 : Margaritaville Residents embrace a ‘chill’ lifestyle.

SENIOR LIVING

29 : Collins Group Gives Back Donates to Hardeeville nonprofit Lovable Paws Rescue.

JOURNALISM

48 : Local is Vital Newspaper veteran reflects on media landscape.

52 : Information at Our Fingertips Young journalist stays connected.

CITY GUIDE

54 : By the Numbers Lowcountry growth continues.

72 : Community Living Beautiful homes, unparalleled amenities.

ARTS

80 : Amos Hummell Artist never stops pushing the envelope.

HOME & GARDEN

88 : Inspiring Home Offices Refresh your work environment to make it more efficient.

BRIDAL

56 : From the Mayors Messages from our area’s leaders.

130 : An Instant Connection Bride and groom enjoy their day of bliss.

58 : Hilton Head Bridges $270 million project moves forward.

136 : Wedding Dance Instructions to help couples find their rhythm.

64 : Linear Park Plan Proposal for bike paths and walking trails.

PARENTING

66 : Capital Improvements Bluffton plans for peak quality of life.

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8 : At The Helm 10 : Contributors 18 : News 20 : Pets to Adopt

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142 : Protection from Scams All age groups are susceptible to deception.

ENTREPRENEURS

144 : Hope in Change Bluffton sisters turn coins into inspirational jewelry.

SPORTS

150 : Football Safety Local SCISA teams ready to play after delay.

GOOD DEEDS

152 : Happy to Help Volunteer stays busy by assisting others.

DINING

162 : Boat and a Bite Where to go to tie up and have a meal.

138 : Bike Safety Tips to enjoying a fun ride with the family.

24 : Social Spotlight 26 : Where in the World?

28 : Community Connection 30 : On the Move

154 : Calendar 164 : Dining Briefs 167 : Restaurant Listings 1 76 : Last Call

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It is a time of celebration and change at Monthly magazine. We are excited to celebrate our 35th anniversary, and this month we introduce a new look.

As we constantly strive to give our readers a fresh perspective on the happenings in the Lowcountry, we offer a crisp and striking redesign that is refined and visually engaging.

We are thrilled to share it with you.

Our cover this month is designed by accomplished local artist Amos Hummell. It showcases the beauty of the Lowcountry with a nod to our 35th anniversary.

Learn more about Hummell inside this issue, including his latest artistic passions.

Our anniversary offers us a chance to look back, but also look ahead. In these pages you can read about a retired newspaper editor’s perspective of the current media landscape, and the optimism of a young college journalist who is just getting started and is raring to make a difference.

A September tradition at Monthly, our annual City Guide offers our readers a chance to learn a little more about the places we love, including a snapshot by the numbers of growth and development.

Bluffton constantly seeks to enhance the quality of life for its residents. We take a look at some projects that are aimed to connect the town to its neighborhoods, businesses and restaurants while keeping the treasured feeling of a small town.

The U.S. 278 Corridor Improvements Project is moving ahead. In this issue, you’ll learn more about the proposals [ ANUSKA FREY ] for Hilton Head Island’s aging bridges — and the project’s detractors.

We’ve also included an update on the “chill” lifestyle being enjoyed at Margaritaville, and you’ll hear from the mayors of Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Hardeeville about their visions for the future.

Inside this issue, we feature our fall wedding section. We’ve profiled two recent weddings that were initially delayed by the coronavirus. The pandemic did not dampen the couples’ love, however, but instead it solidified their devotion.

The weddings may have been held a little later than planned, but the joy of the big day is evident in each of their stories.

We are pleased to share these stories of love.

If you are looking for a bite to eat after a day on the water with friends and family, we offer a guide to many dock-and-dine locations in the Lowcountry.

These are great spots to tie up and enjoy a savory meal and drink.

We are proud to have served the Lowcountry for 35 years and are grateful you have been right there with us.

FOLLOW OUR TIMELINE ON PAGE 16 Thank you for being part of our journey. We wish you well.

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“monthly ” CONTRIBUTORS MEET OUR FEATURED WRITER // JAMES A. MALLORY James A. Mallory enjoys exploring the colorful, historic and diverse narrative of the Lowcountry through his reporting and writing. He is a freelance editor-writer, media consultant and leadership coach.

A frequent contributor to Monthly magazine, he has written about a variety of compelling topics. His essays and short stories have been published in two Island Writers’ Network Anthologies.

He and his wife moved to Hilton Head Island in 2015 after he retired from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as senior managing editor. James also worked at newspapers in Detroit, Grand Rapids and Lansing, Mich.

Since moving to the area, James has focused on writing and rewriting his first novel that features a detective in his hometown of Detroit in the mid-1970s.

He enjoys golfing regularly with the Lowcountry Duffers and the Golden Bear Men’s Golf Association. When not writing, golfing or working, he heads the IIsland Writers’ Network and sings in choirs at Bluffton’s Campbell Cha-

pel AME Church.

MEET OUR FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER & WRITER// ESTON PARKER III Eston is a student, freelance writer and photographer who lives on Hilton Head Island.

His passion is taking portraits of athletes and documenting the world around him. He was born and educated on Hilton Head, and is beginning his junior year at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Fla. He is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a minor in political science.

Eston’s photographs have been featured in various publications, including The Palm Beach Post and The Island Packet. He has worked with professional and college athletes.

Eston also enjoys writing. He works with the student newspaper at FAU, University Press, where he is a part of an exciting group of rising journalists.

His work is not limited to sports: he has experience in nature photography, documentary and film work, and fashion photography.

Eston plans to return to Florida in the spring of 2021 to continue his education and fully establish himself in South Florida.

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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

New MUSC Children’s Hospital: ‘FINEST’ IN THE COUNTRY STORY BY CARRIE HIRSCH

Three years after breaking ground, the Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion at Medical University of South Carolina is open.

The $385 million project in Charleston provides state-of-the-art care for children and women.

MUSC’s new facility has 250 beds, about 20% more than its previous children’s center, according to hospital officials. An entire floor is reserved for children with heart conditions, while another is for children with cancer. The neonatal ICU and the cancer unit are designed to keep families together during the hospital stay, with more than 80 licensed beds and single-patient family rooms.

There also are play spaces so kids still have the chance to be kids, including an atrium playroom.

Families who stay for extended periods will have access to amenities such as kitchens, lounges, laundry facilities and showers.

In the Tourville Women’s Pavilion, some of the region’s leading pediatric specialists, obstetricians and maternal fetal medicine specialists will provide care for complex pregnancies and neonatal conditions.

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The storytellers of the Lowcountry are your neighbors, your friends, the people you trust.

Trust in local journalism is paramount, and for 35 years Monthly magazine has provided our readers with compelling content produced by those who know the community best: local people telling local stories.

As we celebrate our 35th anniversary, our commitment to be the connecting fabric of the community remains strong.

Information is now widely available in a variety of platforms, but Monthly has always been the reliable source for the most informative and engaging content.

Our passion for local journalism and dedication to telling the important stories in the Lowcountry has never wavered.

As newspapers continue to see newsrooms shrink and budget cuts curtail their coverage areas, the need for a trusted, knowledgeable source of information is vital.

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SASHA SWEENEY

MEREDITH DIMUZIO

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Dir. of Business Development

ANTHONY GARZILLI

MARY ANN KENT

Team member since 2020

Team member since 2016

Team member since 2001

Editor

Team member since 2016

Director of Sales

MARJAN JAKLIN

REBECCA KERNS

Team member since 2006

Team member since 2010

MICHAEL LUPI

MAJKA MOCHNAC

Team member since 2017

Team member since 2012

ALLYSON VENRICK

MARKEY MCINERNEY

Team member since 2016

Team member since 2020

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Art & Production Director

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Monthly is that source.

The roots of our mission to inform and engage the community were first spurred in 1985.

Thirty-five years ago, real estate agent Don Koch started The Property Owners’ Report, a tabloid-sized newspaper that was mailed to 14,000 off-island property owners.

In 1995, after a couple of ownership changes that included a name change to Monthly and a transition from a newspaper to a lifestyle magazine, current owners Marc and Anuska Frey bought the publication.

Marc and Anuska set out to provide Monthly’s readers with quality content — the best stories, beautiful photography and captivating layouts.

Under their leadership, Monthly quickly grew.

The magazine increased its distribution and the stories that took deeper dives into local topics were complemented by stunning photography. The mission of being the community’s connection to the Lowcountry was bolstered by the work of local writers and photographers.

As the print product flourished, it become just part of Monthly’s growth.

Monthly was one of the first area businesses to unveil a website. The web presence is unparalleled in the area.

With online exclusives, newsletters, and guides to dining, entertainment, shopping and traveling, Monthly offers a digital guide to embracing the Lowcountry lifestyle.

Our social media platforms keep audiences engaged and informed and ensure our readers stay connected to all the community’s happenings.

Since its inception, Monthly has been the leading resource in the area for getting the most out of life, but with growth comes change.

This month we introduce a new look to our magazine.

We believe the redesign reflects our mission to continue to grow with the communities we serve.

The look is new, but we will continue to provide our readers with unparalleled coverage of a variety of topics.

From news and opinion, to business, health, real estate, fashion and arts and entertainment, we are devoted to providing the community with the most diverse content in the Lowcountry.

“Our commitment to providing insightful journalism and chronicling the engaging stories of our community is stronger than ever,” Marc and Anuska said. “The future of Monthly will be much like the past: a promise to connect the community.”

For 35 years, Monthly has been a fixture in the community. We have been here for you through economic downturns, hurricanes and a pandemic. We will continue to be here, producing compelling content.

We will remain your “Voice of the Lowcountry.”

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Monthly magazine’s redesign was spearheaded by Rebecca Cashwell, who has spent a career creating and branding for large companies.

Born in Châtellerault, France, in 1964 to a GermanAmerican family, Rebecca’s passion for the arts flourished amid the artistic culture of Europe.

She studied at Parsons School of Design in New York, and Ringling College of Art & Design in Florida. Rebecca later moved to Atlanta to start a career in retail design, working with Macy’s and other high-end fashion design brands.

Rebecca was the Senior Designer for one of Atlanta’s top advertising agencies for 28 years before starting her own design business. She’s been the creative force for many corporations, including Honey Baked Ham Company, Bass Pro Shops and The Home Depot.

She rebranded Weddings In Houston magazine, and designed Okra magazine, voted one of the top 20 newly launched magazines for 2017.

Married to Charles Cashwell, a fine artist and South Carolinian, Rebecca and her husband bought a second home in Moss Creek.

She received Monthly in the mail and was intrigued because of how much she enjoyed the articles and the production quality. She reached out to Monthly with a desire to get involved with the design team.

Her redesign brings the magazine a fresh approach.

“I wanted a look that felt coastal, elegant, fun and on trend,” she said. “My goal is to reach every age group so the reader feels like it was printed just for them.”

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Real estate agent Donald Koch starts The Property Owners’ Report, a 16-page, blackand-white newspaper published once a month. Most stories are related to real estate and finance. It is mailed to virtually every property owner on Hilton Head Island.

1987

New Hampshire residents Joe and Terry Bergeron purchase The Property Owners’ Report, adding color to the cover, a community calendar, an opinion section, more in-depth features stories and stronger editorial content. The newspaper grows to 24 pages.

1988

The Property Owners’ Report is renamed Property Owners’ Monthly. A section called Enterprise Monthly is added to follow Hilton Head Island’s growing business community.

1989

Property Owners’ Monthly is renamed Monthly Hilton Head Island.

A third section called Accent Monthly is added to cover lifestyle stories and social events on Hilton Head Island.

1992

Hilton Head Monthly is purchased by Chillicothe, Ohio, newspaper publisher Mark Wolf. The new owner keeps the same editorial concept but decides to focus on making the publication more visually pleasing.

1993

Hilton Head Monthly begins to shift from newspaper to magazine, shrinking to the size of Life magazine.

1994

Hilton Head Monthly introduces a four-color glossy cover on the outside complemented by slick paper on the inside, becoming a true magazine. All ties to the publication’s newspaper beginnings are permanently cut.

1995

Hilton Head Monthly is purchased by Marc and Anuska Frey, the publishers of the successful Golfer’s Guide magazines. Full four-color pages are added to the inside.

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1999

Hilton Head Monthly unveils its first website, hiltonheadmonthly.com. It is one of the first local companies to have a site on the internet.

2000

Hilton Head Monthly launches a new publication named Lowcountry Monthly to cover growing Bluffton and Okatie. The publication is mailed to many homeowners in those communities.

2009

Monthly introduces its first digital magazine.

2011

Monthly introduces a new bridal website, hiltonheadbridalshow.com.

2012

Monthly starts a weekly newsletter, emailing information to 20,000 subscribers. The most popular component is the “Your Week Ahead” calendar. Monthly’s website also undergoes another major redesign.

2014

Monthly introduces Bluffton Monthly and begins producing the Hilton Head Island Vacation Guide and the Hilton Head/Bluffton Visitor’s Map. Yearly distribution is 150,000 for the guide and 120,000 for the map. Monthly also launched a health website, yourlocalhealthchoice.com.

2015

Monthly launches a mobile-friendly, responsive new website with more images and user interaction.

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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE LOWCOUNTRY NAMES PRESIDENT, CEO

Scott F. Wierman has been named president and CEO of Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. He will start effective Jan. 1, 2021. Wierman is currently president of The Winston-Salem Foundation in North Carolina and will continue in that role until late fall of 2020.

Wierman will replace Jackie Rosswurm, PhD, who has served as interim president and CEO since April.

Wierman joined The Winston-Salem Foundation as senior vice president for donor services in 1988 and was named president in 1997.

“I am very honored to have been selected by the board of Community Foundation of the Lowcountry to serve as its president and CEO,” Wierman said.

“I look forward to working with the board and talented staff to help the Community Foundation achieve its mission and to grow its impact in the region.”

COASTAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL NURSE EARNS DISTINGUISHED AWARD

Danielle Adams of Coastal Carolina Hospital has earned the Daisy RN Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Adams began her nursing career at Coastal Carolina Hospital in June 2018. She works in the MedicalSurgical Unit. Adams was nominated for the award by her colleagues.

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HUD AWARDS TOWN OF HILTON HEAD $378,000 FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE

The Town of Hilton Head was awarded more than $378,000 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist low- and moderate-income families affected by COVID-19. The funds are specifically earmarked to address the prevention, preparation, response and recovery efforts related to COVID-19. To receive funds, the town submitted its 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program, which HUD accepted.

BLUFFTON LUTZIE 43 VIRTUAL 5K RAISES $4,700

The Lutzie 43K Virtual 5K, part of the Town of Bluffton’s distracted driving campaign, raised more than $4,700.

Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka accepted checks from the Kiwanis Club of Bluffton and CrossFit843 for donations collected in conjunction with the event. The Kiwanis Club of Bluffton presented a check for $2,535, and CrossFit843 presented a check for $1,000. The Mike Hostilo Law Firm contributed to the overall donations by advertising and promoting the event.

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BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO START SCHOOL YEAR VIRTUALLY SEPT. 8

The Beaufort County School District will temporarily adopt a full-virtual educational model when the school year begins Sept. 8.

Superintendent Frank Rodriguez said the decision is in response to the rise in coronavirus cases. Rodriguez said he hopes to return to face-to-face instruction.

“But before that can happen safely, conditions must be safer than they are today,” Rodriguez said in early August.

The final day of classes is set for June 17.

PARK PLAZA CINEMA REOPENS WITH NEW MOVIES

S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster lifted coronavirus business restrictions for cinemas in July, and Park Plaza Cinema on Hilton Head was ready last month to welcome patrons to its theater. The theater initially reopened with private screenings of DVDs brought from home, but on Aug. 21 the theater debuted four new movies. McMaster’s order requires 50% occupancy and face masks or coverings for admission.

BEAUFORT COUNTY SEEKS POLL WORKERS

With the November elections approaching, the Beaufort County election board is looking for 300 new poll workers. Workers would be paid $165 both for training and working the day. For more information, visit beaufortcountysc.gov/vote/.

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KAMALA HARRIS, WHO CAMPAIGNED IN THE LOWCOUNTRY, ACCEPTS DEMOCRATIC VICE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION In August, Kamala Harris

accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president at the Democratic National Convention.

She is familiar with the Lowcountry.

Last fall, as presidential candidates made their way through Beaufort County, Harris made a campaign stop at University of South Carolina Beaufort amid a standing-room-only crowd.

With a “For the People” theme, the town hall event was a blend of regional and community leaders, including Mayra Rivera-Vazquez, chairwoman of Beaufort County’s Democratic Party.

“Being here in Beaufort, in the Lowcountry is about being on the ground, in touch with so many community leaders, so many civic leaders,” Harris said.

“So many faith leaders who really help confirm my beliefs, that we have so much more in common than what separates us.”

Harris addressed many of the issues central to Lowcountry business owners and the workforce, and nationally, such as wages, benefits, training and healthcare.

Harris spoke about immigration and the role of the Supreme Court.

“It’s a big issue…and that will be one of the most important duties in front of us, to nominate lifelong appointees to the United States Supreme Court who believe in the Constitution of the United States and making sure that all of its protections are guaranteed to all,” she said.

CITY OF BEAUFORT AWARDED GRANT TO REPAIR CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING WINDOWS

The City of Beaufort was awarded a grant of $188,500 from the South Carolina Historic Preservation Office to restore windows at the Carnegie Library Building that were damaged

by Hurricanes Matthew and Irma. During the hurricanes, water intrusion damaged the building, including many of the 29 windows.

TOWN OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND ALLOWS TEMPORARY SIGNS FOR BUSINESSES

CATHOLIC CHURCH SEEKS BLUFFTON ANNEXATION St.

Gregory the Great Catholic Church is in unincorporated Beaufort County, but it hopes to seek annexation into Bluffton.

The property has a Bluffton address but is not in town limits.

Church officials have made an annexation request to the Town of Bluffton. The property is located on U.S. 278 between the Buckwalter Parkway intersection and Bluffton Township Fire District Station 35.

SOUTH CAROLINA TENNIS HALL OF FAME WELCOMES Arthur TWO INDUCTEES

The Town of Hilton Head Island CARNEGIE LIBRARY has relaxed temporary sign Anastopoulo of Pensacola regulations through Sept. 7.

Beach, Florida and Paul Temporary signs will be allowed without a permit. Each business is Pittman of Florence will be 2020 inductees into the South Carolina permitted to have one sign per street frontage; each sign should be no Tennis Hall of Fame. Anastopoulo was one of the state’s best junior and larger than 18-by-24; and each sign must be located on the same site college players during the 1970s. Pittman is a long-time volunteer who as the business. Banners (no larger than 24-by-48) are permitted to has been instrumental in the development of the Florence Community be located on buildings.

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1. Adams Farm had a great day at the Bluffton Farmers Market. 2. Community members came together to celebrate Bluffton resident Jeffrey Gainey and gifted him with a golf cart to aid his efforts in helping people at the Oyster Fatory Park boat ramp. 3. Team Papa Bear, led by Capt. Andrew Roberson, took first place at the 2020 John A. Peters Jr. Memorial Tarpon Tournament. 4. Yancie Mitchell, from Zebulon, N.C., visited three of Hilton Head Island’s fire stations recently to donate stuffed animals for their vehicles. 5. Jack DiMuzio took part of the “Inclusive Class” for local residents with disabilities at Reebok Crossfit. 6. Finn Sweeney happened upon the cars of the Corsa America Rally during their stopover at the Westin. 7. Volunteers at Pick Up and Jog hosted by the Palmetto Running Co. with the Outside Foundation.

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ALL SAINTS GARDEN TOUR

ALL SAINTS GARDEN TOUR 2020 CONTRIBUTES TO CHARITIES Despite

cancelling its May 2020 Garden Tour, the All Saints Garden Tour still made contributions to six charities. Twenty-four sponsors contributed $5,425. Fifteen people who purchased their tickets early contributed $700, and donations from parishioners and friends of All Saints contributed $4,900.

Thanks to the generosity of businesses and individuals, the board contributed $1,870 to Family Promise of Beaufort Co., Hilton Head Island Safe Harbour, The Hunger Coalition of the Low Country (HHI Backpack Buddies), Antioch Educational Center (Jasper Co. Backpack Buddies), Crossroads Community Support Services (BackPack Buddies of Bluffton), and St. Stephens UMC Outreach Foodbank.

HILTON HEAD REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CELEBRATES 45 YEARS OF CARE Hilton

Head Regional Healthcare is celebrating 45 years of service. It started as a 40-bed community hospital, and has transformed into a healthcare system with numerous unique services and locations.

“We have met the healthcare needs of our expanding community year-overyear by adding new physicians, procedures, technologies, services and locations,” said Jeremy Clark, Market Chief Executive Officer.

STATE ADVOCACY GROUP RECOGNIZES SOLICITOR STONE The S.C. Victim Assistance

Network recognized 14th Circuit Solicitor Duffie Stone for his work to help crime victims, including the launch of a first-in-the-state victims services center.

“This award is given to a member of the criminal justice system who has exemplified true advocacy on behalf of crime victims,” said Laura S. Hudson, SCVAN’s executive director.

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ROTARIAN RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL SERVICE AWARD FOR A POLIO-FREE WORLD Hilton Head Island Rotary Club’s

Bernie Riedel, Rotary District 7770 End Polio Now co-chairman, past president of the Hilton Head Rotary Club and Past District 7770 Governor, was awarded the prestigious Rotary Foundation International Award for a Polio Free World.

Established by the Trustees of the Rotary Foundation, the award recognizes outstanding service in the field of advocacy, fundraising and contributions to Rotary’s polio eradication efforts.

THREE GOLF COURSES RECOGNIZED AT SEA PINES RESORT Sea Pines Resort is

home to three of the top 100 golf courses, according to Golfweek. Harbour Town Golf Links is ranked No. 22 on Golfweek’s Top 100 Best Courses You Can Play in the U.S., and No. 56 in the Top 100 Modern Courses on the 2020 rankings. Listed as the top-10 courses in the state are Harbour Town (No. 2), Atlantic Dunes (No. 9), and Heron Point (No. 10).

HUGAROO AWARDED LONG COVE CLUB COMMUNITY GRANT Hugaroo Inc., a non-

Historical Preservation Society said its “Digitization of the Surname and Oversize Files and Storage Project” is complete. The digitized files are available at historicblufftoncaldwellarchives.libraryhost.com. The Caldwell Archives can also be accessed at heywardhouse. org/Archives.

BHPS was awarded a $4,096 grant by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution in 2019. Funding was made possible through a sponsorship by the Emily Geiger Chapter NSDAR.

profit organization based in Charlotte, N.C., was awarded a $1,000 grant from the Long Cove Club Community Charitable Advisory Committee within the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.

The grant will allow Hugaroo to continue expanding in Beaufort County. Hugaroo delivers new stuffed animals to children by partnering with organizations who serve children experiencing a significant life challenge. Hugaroo serves Beaufort County Department of Social Services, Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Child Abuse Prevention Association, Lowcountry Autism Foundation and the Jasper County Department of Social Services.

BEAUFORT HISTORY MUSEUM OPENS FORT FREMONT EXHIBIT Visitors to

SCAD STUDENTS TAKE FIRST PLACE IN FILM COMPETITION SCAD students

HISTORIC BLUFFTON FOUNDATION ARCHIVE PROJECT COMPLETE Bluffton

the Beaufort History Museum can visit the Fort Fremont exhibit. Fort Fremont was constructed in response to the Spanish American War to defend the coaling station and dry dock at the Port Royal Naval Station located on Parris Island. It was a fortification designated to protect the Southeast coast during the war. For more information, email info@beauforthistorymuseum.com or call 843-379-3079.

earned the top prize in the 2020 CocaCola Refreshing Films competition for the second year in a row. More than 100 students worked on “Let Loose,” featuring live-action filmmaking and animation, according to the school. The team is led by director/writer Elina Itugot, co-director/animation supervisor Henry Zhinin, producers Ian Arnoldyand Sharlene Richards, and associate producer Olivia Schneider.

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COLLINS GROUP REALTY DONATES $9,000 TO LOVABLE PAWS RESCUE STORY BY DEAN ROWLAND | PHOTO SUBMITTED

When a local charitable organization receives an unsolicited $9,000 donation from a local company, it’s a big deal.

That big deal happened Aug. 18 when Chip Collins, owner and broker-in-charge of Collins Group Realty, presented the check to Lovable Paws Rescue in Hardeeville, a 501(c)(3) organization since 2015.

This was the dramatic result of a charitable initiative by the real estate company called “200th Home Sale for Charity.”

The public was invited to submit their nominations earlier this year for the most deserving charity, and 3,065 local residents did so for 106 different organizations.

“I’m stunned and very much appreciative of it because the community has been wonderful,” said Steve Allen, director of the all-volunteer rescue team. “They are behind us.”

The concept was conceived late last year, and the Collins group went public to tie in its expected 200th closing milestone in 2020 with a charitable vote-in campaign. It reached its home closing goal just 10 days before the check presentation.

“We’re just so proud of the entire team to further a cause that is meaningful,” Collins said. “It’s a moment of celebration for the whole company.”

“Thank you all in the community and supporters,” said Allen, who has been a volunteer since 2005. “This will help with a number of dogs with medical cases, heartworm treatment, with food, with maintaining the building, with keeping everybody happy and keeping those adoptions coming in.”

On the day of the celebration, Lovable Paws had 32 puppies and about 15 adult dogs under their love and care.

Unlike other animal shelters in the Lowcountry, it never closed during the pandemic.

“This year is a game-changer,” Allen said.

In past years, the dog rescue team handled about 300 to 500 dogs annually.

“We’re probably going to double our services from last year,” Allen said.

In addition to providing temporary or long-term comprehensive care and safety to lost and at-risk companion animals on-site, it also offers free home assistance for dogs with medical needs, vaccines, spading and neutering.

Collins described the genesis of his company’s effort: “This gave us an achievable goal that we felt we could hit, and it gave us a new dimension of giving back…we have food drives, we have toy drives. We all individually donate and give our time and talent to other organizations. We’ve always been about giving back to the community because the community is what supports us.”

Each of the nominated charitable organizations were entered into a lottery to receive a $1,000 prize. The Children’s Relief Fund emerged as the winner. The two other finalists who joined Lovable Paws as top vote-getters in the promotion were MHA Island House and Pledge the Pink.

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1. BERKELEY HALL CLUB NAMES GENERAL MANAGER/COO

Adam Kushner has been named general manager and chief operating officer of Berkeley Hall Club in Bluffton. Kushner previously served as interim general manager/COO since April. He joined Berkeley Hall Club in 2015 as its golf director. Kushner partnered with the USGA to bring the U.S. Women’s MidAmateur Championship to Berkeley Hall Club in September of 2021.

and completed his medical degree at the University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine.

5. MONARCH ROOFING NAMES COMMERCIAL PROJECT MANAGER

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2. LUX ADDS WARE TO AESTHETICIAN TEAM

6. HUB CAROLINA ADDS COMMERCIAL ADVISOR

Jessica Ware has been named a new aesthetician at LUX Medical Spa. Ware earned her degree in fashion merchandising at the University of South Carolina and built a career in visual merchandising. She joined the LUX team in November of 2019, and became a licensed esthetician in February.

3. BARBERS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY OPENS NEW BEAUFORT SHOP

Barbers of the Lowcountry has opened a new Beaufort location at Suite 112 of the Beaufort Town Center on Boundary Street. The shop will have hours Monday-Saturday. Appointments accepted online or by phone. Walkins welcome. To adhere to pandemic regulations, the shop’s barbers wear masks, and only four barbers work at any given time. Seating in the waiting room is limited.

Farrah Snow has been named HUB Carolina’s commercial advisor. Snow joins the team from HUB’s Oklahoma City office. Snow and her family relocated to Hilton Head last fall.

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4. BEAUFORT MEMORIAL MAY RIVER PRIMARY CARE WELCOMES FAMILY MEDICINE DOCTOR

Board-certified family medicine physician Brad Kelly, D.O. has joined Beaufort Memorial May River Primary Care. A member of the Beaufort Memorial medical staff since 2016, Dr. Kelly has been practicing at the hospital’s Harrison Peeples Health Care Center in Hampton County for the past four years.

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Doug Sheeran has been named commercial project manager at Monarch Roofing. Sheeran is a 25-year sales veteran in the hospitality industry.

He most recently worked for the hotel brand Sonesta. Sheeran is a graduate of Penn State University and has lived on Hilton Head Island since 1989.

7. TCL NAMES AREA COMMISSIONERS, OFFICERS

The Technical College of the Lowcountry Commission elected Dr. William Small as chairperson. Small represents Hampton County. Bill Bootle (Beaufort County) was reelected vice chair and Sheree Darien (Jasper County) was reelected secretary/treasurer.

David Smalls (Colleton County), continues to serve on the commission.

Three Area Commissioners were recently appointed by S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster: James Boozer (Beaufort County); Randy Dolyniuk (Beaufort County); and Heath Duncan (Beaufort County).

8. SEARCH FOR HILTON HEAD TOWN MANAGER UNDERWAY

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The search has begun for Hilton Head’s next town manager. Current town manager Steve Riley recently announced his plan to retire at the end of the year. Town Council is working with an executive search firm, Colin Baenziger and Associates, to conduct its search, according to

the town. To learn more, including the expected timeline, visit a page on the town’s website dedicated to the process (hiltonheadislandsc.gov/ TownManager/).

9. BEAUFORT DIGITAL CORRIDOR HIRES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Nicie Phillips has been named the new executive director of the Beaufort Digital Corridor. Phillips moved to Beaufort from Medford, Ore., where she was dean of students at Pacific Bible College. She also has experience in the private sector working for DuPont Pharma and other companies.

10. DISINFECTION SERVICES OPENS IN BLUFFTON

Purifly Disinfection Services, with state-of-the-art electrostatic spraying and HVAC purification systems, has opened in Bluffton. Purifly provides disinfection to different types of spaces, including schools, childcare centers, restaurants, real estate property, retail, aircraft fleets, medical facilities, according to a new release.

11. $375 MILLION PLANT RIVERSIDE DISTRICT DEBUTS IN SAVANNAH

The Kessler Collection’s Plant Riverside District opened in Savannah. The $375 million project expanded the city’s riverfront to a 4.5-acre waterfront hospitality and entertainment destination, anchored by the 419room JW Marriott Savannah hotel. The development features more than a dozen restaurants and lounges. The quarter-mile extension of new river walk offers open-air riverfront dining.

Visitors also have access to an art gallery, and riverfront park honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Phase II is set to be unveiled this fall with upscale restaurants and bars. Phase III of the project is planned for Spring 2021 with a mixed-use hotel building in the complex dubbed The Atlantic, themed around maritime details.

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BY JOE DISTELHEIM PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

In the ideal, you could look at a town’s newspapers from 20, 40, 100 years earlier and get a clear picture of what life was like in that time and place. How people lived and played and ate. Their work and their faith. Their government and their schools.

Their entertainment, their rites and rituals. How they treated each other. What they argued about.

That’s what local newspapers do. They turn a mirror to our community, and, like every good-quality mirror, they reflect our best parts and our flaws. What’s that blemish? Has it always been there? Is there a way to get rid of it?

It’s always been the case that newspapers weren’t the only source of local knowledge, even before radio and television. (When I was a small-town editor, a reader once told me, “We already know what’s happening. We take the paper to see if you got it right.”) But they’ve been central: who died, who’s running for office, what’s going on at city hall, how the high school football team is doing, and on and on.

Today, everyone who’s old enough to name the Beatles conjures a bygone image of “local newspaper.” A kid on a bike tosses one on the front porch early in the morning. You look in the classified section for an apartment, a job, a used car.

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Gone, gone, gone. The internet era has done to And there are quality local magazines, the grandnewspapers what radio and TV couldn’t. When adverdaddy of them, at age 35, the one you’re reading right tisers moved online, they took the majority of newspanow. A publication like Hilton Head Monthly can step per revenue with them: ads, back from the day-to-day husnot the price of the paper, tle-bustle and reflect the flavor paid most of the bills. Many of this place we live. newspapers died – 30 perAs the economics of daily cent of the U.S. dailies that journalism became more dauntexisted a half century ago in ing, family-owned newspapers this country are gone. Even were bought up by stockholdmore alarming, newsrooms er-owned corporations, which have half as many reporters now are being bought up by and editors as they had just hedge funds. Suffice it to say a dozen years ago. Many of that the people who run those the remaining people have as things aren’t losing sleep over their first mission to put the the quality of your local city news online. hall coverage.

Certainly, there are other So, who is?

JOE DISTELHEIM printed sources of informaThere’s no local news radio tion locally. anymore and local TV news Giveaway visitor guides in the biggest of markets have their uses. In recent years, a couple of Spanishgoes big on car crashes and gang clashes, short on inlanguage publications have begun serving the burdepth government reporting. We’re not part of the biggeoning Latino community. gest markets, so we don’t get even that.

THE LOCAL PAPER IS, IN THE WORDS OF FORMER WASHINGTON POST PUBLISHER PHILIP GRAHAM, THE FIRST DRAFT OF HISTORY.

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So, we look online, mostly for information that doesn’t cost anything, and in many cases, you get what you paid for. There are social media galore, and there’s your neighborhood bulletin board where some guy you don’t know can start a thread alleging earnestly that the mayor is a secret Communist, or a woman heard from a friend at the gym that Everybody’s local newspaper is imperfect. It has always been thus, and today’s papers — smaller staff, smaller page count, smaller reach — ­ make them more so, no doubt. But in this community and most others, there is no better resource to find out what’s happening in the schools and the people in charge of them, or what zoning decisions might bring big new building projects here, or what officials are doing with your tax money.

Have health statistics ever been more important, or have regulations that seem to change every other day?

A study by the nonprofit PEN America last year concluded that, with the loss of local news, “citizens are: less likely to vote, less politically informed, and less likely to run for office.” That’s not good for democracy.

The local paper is, in the words of former Washington Post publisher Philip Graham, “the first draft of history.” That’s for tomorrow’s scholars.

For today, it’s bulletin board and sounding board, town crier, village square, agenda-setter, watchdog.

It’s a vital piece of the tool kit we use to maintain the kind of government and society we want, and a mirror that shows how well we’re doing.

Wherever you live, local journalism is worth supporting.

Joe Distelheim was an editor at The Charlotte Observer and sports editor at the Detroit Free Press.

He retired as editor of The Huntsville Times in Alabama. He lives on Hilton Head Island.

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Guide The Lowcountry continues to grow. Take stock of who we are as a community with this statistical snapshot.

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INCOME

RACE

White Hilton Head Island // 88% Bluffton // 80.9% Hardeeville // 73.9%

Per Capita Hilton Head Island // $51, 773 Bluffton // $37,204 Hardeeville // $35,411

African American Hilton Head Island // 7% Bluffton // 7.8% Hardeeville // 20.3%

Median household Hilton Head Island // $73,972 Bluffton // $74,659 Hardeeville // $57,328

Hispanic/Latino Hilton Head Island // 11.8% Bluffton // 15.5% Hardeeville // 10.3%

Below poverty level Hilton Head Island // 11.1% Bluffton // 2.7% Hardeeville // 14.4%

Asian Hilton Head Island // 0.7% Bluffton // 2.7% Hardeeville // 1.8%

AGE

HOUSING

Median Rent Hilton Head Island // $1,211 Bluffton // $1,571 Hardeeville // $1,167 Median Home Value Hilton Head Island // $469,300 Bluffton // $266,200 Hardeeville // $311,800

Hilton Head 55.7 median age 33.5% are over 65 Bluffton 35.6 median age 15.5% are over 65

Population Hilton Head Island // 39,721 Bluffton // 27,495 Hardeeville // 7,379

Hardeeville 40.5 median age 30.7% are over 65

Businesses Hilton Head Island // 5,962 Bluffton // 3,465 Hardeeville // 730

EDUCATION

High school diploma Hilton Head Island // 94% Bluffton // 93% Hardeeville // 90% College degree Hilton Head Island // 52.8% Bluffton // 44.6% Hardeeville // 38.7%

THE TOWNS OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND, BLUFFTON AND THE CITY OF HARDEEVILLE ARE SEPARATE MUNICIPALITIES. Because of annexations, some areas in unincorporated Beaufort County are surrounded by Bluffton corporate limits. To find out if an address is within town limits, go to the Citizen Access Portal at townofbluffton.us/bluffton.

LAND AREA

Hilton Head Island // 41 square miles Bluffton // 54 square miles Hardeeville // 57 square miles

NEW BUILDING PERMITS

Jan. 1-June 30, 2020 Residential Hilton Head Island // 108 (through July 14, 2020) Bluffton // 305 Hardeeville // 280 Commercial Hilton Head Island // 5 (through July 14, 2020) Bluffton // 18 Hardeeville // 5 Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2019 Residential Hilton Head Island // 146 Bluffton // 357 Hardeeville // 528 Commercial Hilton Head Island // 12 Bluffton // 50 Hardeeville // 20

Sources: U.S. Census, World Population Review, DataUSA (median age), City of Hardeeville, Town of Bluffton, Town of Hilton Head.

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A W O R D F R O M O U R M AY O R S FORGING AHEAD The year 2020 will be remembered for many things, but most strikingly for the coronavirus pandemic.

Amid this public health crisis, we know we must forge ahead on our journey through the next couple of decades.

To define that journey, we will turn to Our Plan, our new 2020 to 2040 comprehensive plan that is to be adopted this year.

ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE Here’s a quick snapshot of Bluffton. We are mostly a young, family-driven community, with 37 years old being Bluffton’s median age.

Our 54-square-mile town is estimated to have about 24,000-27,000 residents. The median cost of a home is $266,200.

Our Plan is foundational for the island’s growth and development. It provides a baseline of existing conditions and outlines our goals, strategies and tactics for the future. It will serve as a tool for town and community leaders to strengthen and preserve the island culture, image, character and unique sense of place.

Despite this year’s economic fluctuations, new building construction remains robust.

The Don Ryan Center for Innovation moved into its permanent 3,000-squarefoot facility in Buckwalter Place Commerce Park. It is providing free membership to any Bluffton business or individual for a year and continues to give students complimentary memberships.

This is part of the town’s plan to help local businesses and entrepreneurs navigate this year’s unique challenges.

Workforce housing is needed to help sustain a viable workforce for hospitality, healthcare, public safety, education, retail and other industries.

Next door is the Buckwalter Place Park, with its inclusive playground equipment as well as a quiet, reflective corner where the Bluffton Veterans Memorial resides.

Ensuring that our Gullah Geechee community is preserved will help keep our island historically rich and diverse and give Gullah descendants the opportunity to share in keeping their culture alive. Our Lowcountry Celebration Park is one of the town’s largest undertakings and will be another town jewel.

The Martin Family Park is an open space, decorated with outdoor, wooden Adirondack chairs. The Wright Family Park and Calhoun Street Regional Dock offers residents a beautiful view and public access to the May River.

Spearheaded by the S.C. Department of Transportation, the U. S. 278 Corridor Project will probably have the greatest impact on our community as improvements are made to the bridges and roads coming onto the island.

We know each of these issues will affect the future of our island, hopefully for the better. But, we’re counting on them to help us have best-in-class facilities and infrastructure for our residents.

John McCann Hilton Head Island Mayor

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The town also recently acquired nearly 40 acres at the New Riverside Roundabout.

This park is still in the design stages and will hopefully open in early 2021.

The town continues to install sanitary sewer, sidewalks and lighting to areas outside of planned communities which did not have pre-planned infrastructure.

Together, Town Council and staff members continue to strive to enhance our community’s high quality of life for all who live, work and visit Bluffton.

Lisa Sulka Bluffton Mayor

NEW JOBS WILL LEAD TO CAREER ADVANCEMENT The future prosperity

of Hardeeville lies in the growth of light industry, warehousing, and office space in the southern part of the city.

Within 10 years, Hardeeville will be home to over five million square feet of new warehouse space and a new exit off I-95, which will be widened to six lanes. Exit 3 will generate $1 billion of commerce including hotels, eateries and gas stations and likely will attract a large manufacturer. This is a conservative projection because there is room for more, and it will grow along U.S. 17 from Exit 5 to the southern limits of the city. In other words, far away from the growing residential centers along U.S. 278.

With access from three exits off I-95, thousands of new jobs will be available within an easy commute. These jobs will include logistics, welding, warehouse management, forklift driving and trucking.

These are good jobs, with good salaries and benefits, that have not been readily available to high school graduates.

These jobs will require new training and will lead the way into a new future of career advancement and job training. Thanks to a grant from the EJF Foundation, Hardeeville is graduating its first eight students with welding and forklift driving certifications and OSHA construction safety. The city will begin offering classes for a commercial driver’s license.

It is our hope that we can expand this program into more disciplines and tailor programs for our new industries as they arrive with specialized work force needs.

The adventures continue on Starship Hardeeville.

Harry Williams Hardeeville Mayor

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EXPECTED TO EASE TRAFFIC CONGESTION, BUT CRITICS SAY PLAN WON’T SOLVE PROBLEMS

BY JAMES A. MALLORY PHOTOS BY MATT GARBADE

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A crucial step is on the horizon in the area’s effort to replace aging bridges leading to Hilton Head Island and ease traffic congestion that clogs the roadways.

Officials are hoping by early next year to hear which of the construction alternatives proposed for the $272 million project is preferred, according to Craig Winn, SCDOT project manager. But that announcement may not be the final word.

Concerned island residents are pushing for an individual review of the traffic issues to ascertain whether all issues have been addressed.

The U.S. 278 Corridor Improvements Project, which is in its environmental assessment phase, got a boost this summer when a $120 million grant was approved by the South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank and the South Carolina Joint Bond Review Committee.

The town describes the project as proposed improvements to or replacement of the Karl Bowers Bridge and J. Wilton Graves Bridge connecting Hilton Head to the mainland, and adjoining roadwork from Moss Creek Drive in Bluffton to

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Spanish Wells Road on the island.

In 2018, Beaufort County voters approved a 1-cent tax increase to help fund the project as well as some other county road initiatives. That tax funding is expected to contribute about $80 million in total, said Steve Riley, HHI town manager.

“That contribution of $80 million, when combined with the $120 million from the state, $40 million from SCDOT, and the rest from a variety of local sources, completely satisfies the estimated project budget that is slightly in excess of $272 million,” he said.

The project will take three to five years to complete, Winn said.

Last fall, the state DOT unveiled six alternatives for improvements to ease the traffic problems and later added three potential alternatives. Concerns were raised about the alternatives, including environmental effects, impact on native islanders who live in the Stoney neighborhood on the island’s north side, and possible traffic congestion where the bridge expansion reconnects to the island’s existing roads.

THE PROJECT WILL TAKE THREE TO FIVE YEARS TO COMPLETE, WINN SAID.

Steven Baer, who started a petition challenging the project, said the proposals are about more than just the bridge, and the money may better be spent on island traffic improvements.

“There is a poor understanding of the causes of our road problems and potential cures,” said Baer, who has lived on Hilton Head for 18 years and is a former county councilman.

Petitioners want an independent engineering review of the traffic congestion problems so that everyone can better understand what the causes are, as well as analyze proposed solutions, Baer said. If not, the project could cause tremendous uprooting on the north end of the island without solving the “actual problems,” he said.

The issue is not the one aging bridge span, he said. It is the congestion caused by worker and tourist traffic during peak times between Moss Creek and the Cross Island Parkway and Moss Creek to U.S. 278. Traffic lights at Spanish Wells and Squire Pope Roads are the roots of the problem, he said.

“Building new bridges, except for replacing the one aging span, without solving that traffic-light congestion problem or properly interfacing with the Cross Island Parkway and local 278 will not solve our problem, and may make it worse,”

Baer said. As of August, almost 3,600 people had signed the petition, Baer said. “This is a once-in-alifetime opportunity, and we need to take the time to aim it well,” he said.

SCDOT has been studying the intersections, Riley said. Town staff supports an independent peer review of the work undertaken by SCDOT and its consultants, he said.

Taking time to vet the final proposal from the outside is doable, said state Sen. Tom Davis (R-Beaufort), an advocate for the $120 million grant. In a letter to Riley and Ashley Jacobs, Beaufort County administrator, Davis asked that the consultant’s services go beyond engineering concerns and address the community holistically.

“DOT is planning to do this project for up to three years,” he told Monthly. “We have the money. We need to make sure the project is embraced by all islanders. It is important that those voices are heard and feel they are heard.”

Beaufort County Council member Stu Rodman also said the project is big enough to warrant another look after the preferred alternative is recommended.

“I think most people agree that there should be an independent engineering review of some sort,” he said.

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U.S. 278 Corridor IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT’S PROPOSED PLANS

The S.C. Department of Transportation is proposing to make improvements to the U.S. 278 corridor between Bluffton and Hilton Head Island, from Moss Creek Drive to Spanish Wells Road.

Each plan includes a replacement of the eastbound Mackay Creek bridge. Based on input from the public and various agencies, here are the proposed options for the project.

For more information, visit scdot278corridor.com.

ALTERNATIVE NO.1 Build new eastbound Mackay Creek bridge south of existing bridge; recondition and widen existing westbound Mackay Creek bridge; recondition and possibly widen Skull Creek bridges; use existing alignment as much as possible.

ALTERNATIVE NO.2 Build a new bridge to the north of existing westbound Mackay Creek bridge; recondition existing westbound Mackay Creek bridge and convert to eastbound traffic; use newly constructed bridge for westbound traffic over Mackay Creek; recondition and possibly widen Skull Creek bridges.

ALTERNATIVE NO.3 Build two new eastbound bridges south of the existing alignments, one over Mackay Creek and one over Skull Creek; recondition and widen westbound Mackay Creek Bridge; recondition existing Skull Creek Bridges and convert to westbound traffic only.

ALTERNATIVE NO.4 Replace all four existing bridges with one new bridge immediately south of the existing alignment; build a new access to the Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge and CC Haigh Jr. Boat Ramp; use existing alignment east of the new bridges; remove existing bridges.

For more information about US 278 improvement projects, visit scdot278corridor.com.

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ALTERNATIVE NO.4A Same as Alternative 4 but revised based on public and agency feedback: Moves proposed interchange on Pinckney Island closer to the existing U.S. 278 corridor.

ALTERNATIVE NO.5 Build two new eastbound bridges just south of the existing eastbound Mackay Creek bridge; recondition westbound bridges and widen in place; improve access to the Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge and CC Haigh Jr. boat ramp; use the existing transmission line easement for U.S. 278 running from Jenkins Island through Spanish Wells Road.

ALTERNATIVE NO.6 Replace all four existing bridges with one new bridge just south of the existing U.S. 278 alignment; build a new access to the Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge and CC Haigh Jr. Boat Ramp; utilize the existing transmission line easement running from Jenkins Island through Spanish Wells Road; remove existing bridges.

ALTERNATIVE NO.5A Same as Alternative 5 but revised based on public and agency feedback: Utilize property adjacent to, just south of, the existing transmission line easement for U.S. 278 running from Jenkins Island through Spanish Wells Road.

ALTERNATIVE NO.6A Same as Alternative 6 but revised based on public and agency feedback: Utilize property adjacent to, just south of, the existing transmission line easement for U.S. 278 running from Jenkins Island through Spanish Wells Road.

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U.S. 278 Skyway PARK PROPOSED

BY EDWARD THOMAS

*Conceptual illustration. Subject to change

THE “SKYWAY” PROMENADE PARK WOULD STRETCH 1.2 MILES

State Rep. Jeff Bradley (R-Hilton Head) unveiled a proposal during a news conference Aug. 24 to preserve the existing Hilton Head bridge spans from the mainland to the island and transform them into an elevated, linear “skyway” promenade park that would stretch 1.2 miles.

Bradley’s concept is not an alternative to the nearly $300 million U.S. 278 Corridor Improvements Project that has been in the planning stages for more than two years for the gateway to Hilton Head Island.

Instead, Bradley’s plan would create an elevated promenade much like the High Line in New York City. It would run parallel to the U.S. 278 bridge plan, which received a $120 million state grant in July.

It would include bike paths and walking trails.

“I believe we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enhance, rather than destroy, the existing bridge structures and by doing so create a remarkably unique attraction for walking, jogging and biking that our children and children’s children can enjoy for generations to come,” Bradley said.

Mark Baker, President of Wood + Partners, an urban planning and landscape architecture firm based on Hilton Head, was excited when Bradley came to him to put together renderings.

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tation for environmental sensitivity and preservation,” Baker said.

Baker envisions the project as almost like a roof-top garden promenade with overlooks offering stunning views of Calibogue Sound, Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge and yachts moving up and down the Intracoastal Waterway.

Bradley said he began thinking that it would be a shame to tear down the existing spans that could otherwise be repurposed for something more desirable.

There are no cost estimates yet for the park, which would need approval by local governments, but if approved, construction experts believe several million dollars can be saved by not demolishing the bridges to the island; those savings could be transferred to a trust to fund the creation and annual maintenance of the park.

The corridor improvements project is not expected to be complete for about another six years, after which construction for the skyway park would potentially begin, Bradley said.

“If we can stretch our thinking process, we can stretch that into a 1.2-mile parkway that would be open to pedestrians,” Bradley said during the news conference.

“We have a unique opportunity to grasp this asset and not demolish it.”

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BY JAMES A. MALLORY Bluffton’s path to a more livable, walkable town with plenty of green space and water access is moving forward thanks to its multi-year plan for capital improvement projects The projects are an effort to enhance the quality of life for residents with such things as new sidewalks, better lighting and the installation of sewers for properties outside of planned communities. Environmentally, the sewer projects remove the problem of failed septic tanks, which can pollute the town’s and region’s natural resources.

The five-year Capital Improvement Program is evaluated each year, based on the two-year Town Strategic Plan, town council’s priorities and available budget, said town spokeswoman Debbie Szpanka.

The Old Town Master Plan, adopted in 2006, provided a blueprint for the Historic District’s overall efforts. The district’s success in enhancing walkability, accessibility and connectivity is a template for other areas of Bluffton, Szpanka said. Among council’s priorities are connecting neighborhoods, businesses, restaurants and retails stores so the town maintains its “small-town feel” through elements such as sidewalks, streetscapes and parks, she said.

“Based on the success of the streetscape projects in the Historic District, making Bluffton a walkable town is an important priority in other areas of Bluffton as well,” she said.

The town fueled its expansion through land acquisition.

As recently as 1998, Bluffton had fewer than 800 residents and was a little over one square mile. Today, it’s 54 square miles with a population estimated at more than 27,000. Bluffton is only 44% built out, and town officials have said the population at some point might reach 75,000.

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HERE ARE SOME OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED THIS YEAR OR ARE TARGETED FOR COMPLETION BY NEXT SUMMER. And in a town where the average age of residents is 36, waterfront and neighborhood parks, as well as easy access to the restaurants and eateries, are an important attraction.

“Bluffton’s parks are very popular with young families and provide community gathering places for movie night, the Christmas Tree Lighting, access to the May River, as well as for wedding and special-event venues,” Szpanka said.

• Wright Family Park and the Calhoun Street Regional Dock: The park gives residents and guests public access to the May River. It joins Oyster Factory Park in giving the public river access. The Calhoun Street Regional Dock is a separate project adjacent to the new park.

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Wright Family park will include a rehabilitated Squire Pope Cottage.

(The rehabilitation is not expected to be complete until at least 2021).

The estimated cost for the park was $1.6 million, the dock: $854,000 and the cottage: $1.2 million.

• Buck Island-Simmonsville Sewer Project Phase 5: A $2.2 million phase of the multi-year, multi-phase project that’s underway. Bluffton’s sewer projects are designed to provide sewer infrastructure to residents who don’t live in a planned community by replacing septic tanks.

• Buck Island-Simmonsville Neighborhood Sidewalks & Lighting: This $1.4 million, multi-phase, multi-year project also improves the quality of life for people outside of planned neighborhoods. The installation of sidewalks on Simmonsville Road continues with two

installation of sidewalks on Simmonsville Road continues with two more phases. Buck Island Road sidewalks and lighting were to be completed this summer.

• Goethe-Shults Sidewalk & Lighting: The sidewalks in this neighborhood connect with those in the Historic District and the other neighborhoods, businesses and retail stores. Estimated cost: $1.2 million.

• Don Ryan Center For Innovation: The Town’s innovation center now has a permanent home in Buckwalter Place Commerce Park. This state-ofthe-art, office-sharing facility called “The Hub” offers innovators in the region a resource center as well as a place to work. Recently completed.

Estimated cost: $509,499.

• Martin Family Park: Known as an “outdoor living room,” the park is named after Ida and Jacob Martin for their decades of community service. Located on Boundary Street, the park is an open space and has outdoor chairs for community events. Estimated cost: $1.1 million.

• Buckwalter Place Park: Located in the $4.2 million Buckwalter Place Commerce Park, this public facility was recently completed. The public park is also the home to the Bluffton Veterans Memorial and an inclusive, accessible playground providing space for people of all ages to gather outside the Historic District.

• New Riverside Park/Barn Site: The Town bought this property and is now developing a master plan for it. It will provide a public park in the New Riverside area, one of the fastest-growing areas of Bluffton, and include parking, trails, playgrounds, public restrooms, utility infrastructure, and a renovated barn on the property. Estimated cost to develop the plan is $325,000.

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Retirees Jim and Patti Buhlinger moved to Margaritaville to enjoy the ‘no worries’ vibe.

LATITUDE MARGARITAVILLE RESIDENTS EMBRACE ‘CHILL’ LIFESTYLE

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Face masks hide the smiles, but cannot conceal the happy vibe at Latitude Margaritaville.

Tanned, rested and ready for fun, the laid-back residents of the Jimmy Buffett-influenced community in Hardeeville are embracing their social lifestyle as a mental health antidote to the coronavirus pandemic.

After all, they settled in this resort-style retreat as much for a way to live as a place to live — a 55-plus destination committed to a sunny attitude as much as a sunny setting.

In the months since the virus disrupted normal life in the Lowcountry and around the globe, Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head adopted an array of health protocols — from taking temperatures of visitors at the sales center inside the U.S. 278 entrance to temporarily suspending operations at the fitness and town center at the heart of the 3,000-acre facility.

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distancing. Their strategy: Deploy creative ways to stay connected while minimizing risk.

“We’ve found ways to play, but play safe,” said Ramona Ward, the community’s social director whose official title — “Ambassador of Fun” — adds emphasis.

Tactics for coping and cultivating a sense of community have included new technology and old-fashioned throwbacks, from Facebook bingo and a virtual DJ, to keep-your-distance line dancing and golf cart parades.

With the start of the baseball season, Ward organized Wiffle ball games with batters hitting into “safe” areas to reduce the need for fielders and contact. Neighbors also got busy with “Driveway Dive Bars” by stocking and decorating their driveways for thematic Happy Hours suited to their tavern tastes: A bistro, a cantina, a jazz bar.

Dealing with the pandemic, Ward said, “has only made us stronger as a community.”

Retirees Patti and Jim Buhlinger, who moved to Latitude Margaritaville from Michigan last year, remain committed to the island lifestyle announced on their front-door decoration: “Living My Life in Flip Flops.”

Jim Buhlinger, a city finance specialist for three decades in suburban Detroit, said coping with the coronavirus has created camaraderie while encouraging residents to chill and chat. The lifestyle promoted in Buffett’s music and Margaritaville brand — fun, food, friendship, music and “no worries” — has endured.

“We’ve all come together,” said Patti Buhlinger. “It’s been like a family, with people looking out for each other.”

In the midst of lockdowns and stay-at-home advisories, residents reached out by filling neighbors’ shopping lists on runs to Sam’s Club. Separately, card-playing neighbors came together to form a euchre group, taking care to practice social distancing.

“Like-minded people have come here and are to a point in their life where they just want to kick back and enjoy,” said Karen Reynolds, who moved to Latitude Margaritaville last August.

The pandemic, she said, has encouraged the community to “make lemonade out of lemons.”

“I haven’t had an experience like this before,” she said.

Latitude Margaritaville officials said they are seeing intensified interest among prospective home buyers hoping to escape the nation’s coronavirus hotspots. To be sure, the sales center off U.S 278 was bustling at the end of July with cars bearing out-of-state license plates: New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, Texas, Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Connecticut.

The two-year-old development — a collaboration of Buffett’s Margaritaville Holdings and developer Minto Communities, a leading home developer in Florida — offers 13 models, including single-family homes with pricing that starts at $299,900.

Sales director John Strother said more than 450 properties had been sold by the end of July, with 275 occupied and 160 under construction. Plans call for a more than 3,000 homes.

Hardeeville Mayor Harry Williams called Latitude Margaritaville a “boon” for the city.

“It brings a lot of retirees and it brings a lot of experience, energy and volunteerism,” Williams said.

Like others in Jasper County responding to the pandemic, Latitude Margaritaville residents provided food and masks to first responders and frontline workers.

Williams said he expects Latitude Margaritaville to generate significant, related commercial development. When the community’s town center was dedicated in March, Minto Division President William Bullock said retail and retail services are planned.

Strother, a Lowcountry real estate veteran of more than 35 years — with experience stretching from Hilton Head to Spring Island — said rules for buying in Latitude Margaritaville are few: “Older than 55, no children under 19 living in the house and a limit of three mammals.”

Added Minto Sales Vice President Paul Bobick, a Hilton Head native now based at Minto’s offices in Florida: “There’s one additional rule: Have fun.”

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LOWCOUNTRY’S PREEMINENT OUTSIDER ARTIST HAS NEVER STOPPED PUSHING THE ENVELOPE

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I’LL PAINT THE NIGHT. I THINK THE NIGHT IS PRETTY. Right now, Amos Hummell is all about sticks.

“Yesterday after I closed down, I went out to watch the sunset and I said I’m going to try that stick thing with the chair on top,” he said, referring to his latest work, “Hi-Tide.”

Combining two of his visual signatures, a scattering of stars and a vibrantly colorful palette, Hi-Tide portrays, well, a stick thing with a chair on top.

“I’m feeling pretty good about it. I’m thinking this is going to be my T-shirt,” he said.

He’s only being partially facetious. That said, Hi-Tide would look really cool on a T-shirt.

Beyond the commercial appeal, Hi-Tide continues a phase in Hummell’s artistic career that has seen the artist skew from the found-art works that defined his early period. These days, Hummell’s art reflects the beauty of the Lowcountry nightscape, a serene counterpoint to his earlier more kinetic work.

And like the sticks that inspired Hi-Tide, this period started with dots.

“It’s something about the circle and the dots. … I noticed the blue dots were really electric; these are perfect stars,” he said. “As far as artistic subject matter goes, the nighttime is really kind of ignored down here. I’ll paint the night. I think the night is pretty.” >>

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While still boasting his trademark colors, these nighttime portraits reflect an artist (perhaps begrudgingly) embracing maturity. They also reflect the increasing difficulty of rummaging through garbage bins for artistic materials.

“I started out dumpster diving,” said Hummell.

“Some people say go back to doing that stuff. I say, ‘Eh, I lost it. The innocence is gone.’ When I was at Triangle Square, I was in dumpster heaven.

It was easy pickings and I was young, dumb and having fun. I’m to the point now I think my days of painting on old boards are over.”

Those days started 38 years ago, when Hummell hitchhiked into town looking for a food and beverage job. After the trial by fire that was his first Heritage, he decided the arts might be a little better fit.

“I wanted to be a cartoonist, but I didn’t know enough about the game. I was clueless,” he said.

A chance encounter with folk art dealer Joe Adams, sparked by a hand-painted sign Hummell created for a bead shop he was running at the time, flamed Hummell’s artistic ambitions.

“He gave me the talk, and I never stopped,” he said.

The art first took the form of whimsical threedimensional pieces that bridged the worlds of painting and sculpture, infused with blazing color and fed by a deep well of humor.

Hummell even dipped his toes into performing arts, with his Living Color show lighting up Calhoun Street for a period in the early aughts.

And now we see the artist settle into the relative calm of nighttime landscapes.

“It’s been a progression,” he said. “My brother coined a term for (alternative band) Smashing Pumpkins that their sound is ‘quiet loud.’ That’s kind of what these paintings are.”

It’s Amos’ quiet loud world, we’re all just living in it.

MY BROTHER COINED A TERM FOR (ALTERNATIVE BAND) SMASHING PUMPKINS THAT THEIR SOUND IS ‘QUIET LOUD.’ THAT’S KIND OF WHAT THESE PAINTINGS ARE.

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These days, we’re spending more time at home with work and play. If you find your home space lacking, local interior design groups have tips to refresh your environment and make it more efficient.

In a home office, the first thing to do is declutter. It’s OK to let things go. Kelly Caron Designs suggests removing faux greenery and random objects that can be itemized as clutter if you have built-ins.

Refresh the space with some updated photo frames and add a few newer iPhone photos sitting in your camera roll.

Another quick refresh to make working from home comfortable is to add a lamp or task lamp on your desk. Light is important in any room. It should be pretty or cool for that special touch. >>

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It is also important to take care of your body. Working from your bed is tempting, but Jacqueline Spooner Interiors and Patricia Small Interiors at House of Design advise you to keep your comfy space and your work space separate, which is good mentally and physically.

Ergonomics are important; your posture affects your efficiency. Use a laptop stand or objects to raise the computer and then a shorter object for the keyboard. Whichever way you balance your computer, make sure it’s sturdy.

Need a little inspiration?

Consider adding some red to your workplace. The color encourages focus.

Being stuck inside all day isn’t fun and can lead to malaise.

J. Banks Design Group encourages you to go outside. Cut some leaves and flowers and keep fresh cuttings in a vase to bring some beauty inside. Flowers change your attitude.

Once back inside, tie back draperies or remove them to let the light in. Light radiates positivity and allows spaces to feel more open.

Use your dining table. One end can host books and laptops, and the other can be reserved for eating.

Your space should be livable and likable since you’ll be there most of the day. Coastal Home suggests adding pictures of your family and trips you’ve taken, even trips you’d like to take.

Make sure you are working in a comfortable chair. It should lean or be on casters.

IN A HOME OFFICE, THE FIRST THING TO DO IS DECLUTTER. IT’S OK TO LET THINGS GO.

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COLLINS GROUP REALTY ADDS TWO AGENTS

Sara Loveys and Lori Martin have joined Collins Group Realty. Loveys, a licensed real estate agent, was raised in Rochester, N.Y., and was a partner of a real estate firm. She moved to Bluffton and will assist buyer and seller clients to achieve their mainland real estate goals. Martin, client concierge, has been a Lowcountry local for 35 years. She has worked in healthcare recruiting for the last 23 years.

WEICHERT REALTORS WELCOMES THREE AGENTS

Shavonda Beckett, Steve Jessie and Joshua Ward have joined Weichert Realtors as real estate agents. Beckett earned her bachelor’s degree in tourism management at Clemson University and earned a master’s degree in business at Charleston Southern University. She spent six years working in the hotel sales industry.

Jessie holds real estate licenses in Tennessee and South Carolina and is working on obtaining his broker’s license.

Ward, a third-generation Beaufort native, has a degree in interdisciplinary studies with a focus in business and marketing. He also has a minor in mathematics. Ward has worked as a professional photographer and videographer.

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES ADDS NEW AGENTS

Denise Horry has joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Bay Street Realty Group as a new real estate agent. Horry will sell and list properties in Jasper, Beaufort and Hampton counties. She has worked in real estate for 16 years by selling and listing properties.

Cynthia Fitzpatrick has joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Cora Bett Thomas Realty as a real estate agent. She will cover residential real estate and executive leasing. Fitzpatrick began working as a Realtor with Prudential in 1997. She holds a license with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Georgia and North Carolina.

KELLER WILLIAMS ADDS FITZGERALD AND SELLMAN

Anne Fitzgerald and William Sellman have joined Keller Williams Realty Lowcountry as real estate agents. They will work out of the Hilton Head Island office.

COLLINS GROUP REALTY RANKED NO. 2 IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Collins Group Realty was named one of the country’s most productive sales teams as a part of a REAL Trends + Tom Ferry America’s Best Real Estate Professionals report. Collins Group Realty is ranked second in the

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state according to the report, which ranks more than 14,500 residential real estate professionals based on their excellence in real estate sales during 2019.

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES NAMES OFFICE MANAGER, LISTING COORDINATOR

Veronica DeBorde was promoted to office manager for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Cora Bett Thomas Realty’s Georgia office.

DeBorde will manage personnel paperwork, payroll, commissions, record keeping, closings and will provide support for agents and clients.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Cora Bett Thomas Realty also welcomes Alex McReynolds as a listing coordinator. McReynolds will input agents’ listings, produce graphic design and offer social media consulting for agents and the business. He recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a degree in 3D Design.

STATE SALES AND PRICES INCREASE IN JULY

South Carolina Realtors said in July prices increased across the state at an average of almost 11%. Sales increased by double digits in some areas, but inventory remained sparse, according to a news release.

From July 2019 to July 2020, Hilton Head saw a 41% increase in the number of residential homes, condos and villas sold statewide. Beaufort saw an increase of 34%.

THREE OAKS REALTY MERGES WITH AUSTIN HILL REALTY

Three Oaks Realty in Savannah planned last month to merge with Austin Hill Realty. Stephanie Wilson-Evans will serve as vice president for Austin Hill Realty and will continue to serve as CEO of Three Oaks Realty Property Management. Austin Hill will remain as president.

SAVANNAH REAL ESTATE LAW FIRMS MERGE

Savannah-based Lee, Black & Hollis, P.C., and McManamy Jackson, P.C., plan to merge law firms. On Oct. 1, the merger will form McManamy Jackson Hollis, LLC, creating one of the largest real estate law firms serving the Coastal Empire and bringing together a combined staff of 38 people, including lawyers and support staff.

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER OPENS SAVANNAH OFFICE

Real estate developer and general contractor Samet Corporation opened an office in Savannah. Samet Corporation also has locations in North Carolina and South Carolina.

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BY JESSICA FARTHING | PHOTOS BY IAN SANTIAGO

In high school, Abby Hicks greeted Parris Winstead as she was walking down the hall to class. Little did she know the impression she made in that moment. Parris was instantly in love. “I knew I was going to marry her from the moment I saw her,� he said.

He asked her out to the county fair, and they hit it off so well that they continued dating through the years spent at their small Christian school in Tennessee.

When college came, the couple chose different schools, but in the same city, making it a point to eat dinner with their families together. It seemed quite natural for them to become engaged a year ago on Callawassie Island.

Parris picked the spot for his proposal based on Abby.

Callawassie Island had always been a special place for her, a peaceful, relaxing getaway for family and friends. Parris decided to make the most of the Lowcountry views and set up a picnic blanket and candles under the oaks next to the marsh.

The couple took a golf cart ride after dinner, and he surprised Abby with a proposal during sunset. He was only slightly worried. >>

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“I was pretty confident in the answer, but I was nervous about the weather,” Parris said. “Once I got there, in the moment it was perfect, and the nerves went away.”

Abby had no doubt that Callawassie Island was going to be the pick for a wedding venue.

“I remember telling my dad that I really wanted to get married here,” she said.

She enlisted the help of Callawassie Island’s event planner Keriann Ginter, who helped organize all the details.

The wedding was planned for June 13, but the coronavirus pandemic caused plans to change around the country.

To alleviate some of the worry, Callawassie Island asked each bride to pick a later date as a backup — free of charge.

The couple chose July 18 for their alternate day, and when the time came to delay the event, they were fortunate to get all the vendors booked for the new schedule.

“Just having that security of a later date helped,” Abby said. “I was sad at first, but then relieved. I had dealt with so much unknown, the postponement let me focus on a new date and goal.”

Since Abby was an event planner, she had an exact picture in mind for her own special day. Her florals were hugely important to her outdoor wedding, and she picked Terry Simmons and Dakota Terrace of Jardiniere Events to bring her vision to life. They were able to create a neutral palate, full of champagne, white and light blush flowers and dark greenery. Abby was so excited to see the result that on the day of the wedding, she snuck out with her mom to see how the flowers turned out.

“It was gorgeous,” Abby said.

She came back to have her hair and makeup done by a Tennessee company, Effortless Beauty. Grace Rochat and Josie Valka were willing to travel to create Abby’s whimsical, bohemian look. In fact, the videographers from Amber Ridge Productions, Riley and Anna, were also ready to come to South Carolina from Tennessee. They even offered a discount for destination weddings as an incentive to be picked for a trip away from home.

The couple had a ‘first look,’ witnessed only by the videographers and the photographer Ian Santiago. Parris stood at one end of the River Club Dock and Abby walked to him, tapping him on the shoulder to turn around.

Parris was emotional seeing her for the first time.

“I hadn’t even seen pictures of the wedding dress,” he said. “I had all these ideas in my head. The moment I saw her exceeded everything I could dream of. She was stunning.”

Their time together was captured by the professionals, allowing the couple to move on to the more public celebration.

They were married by their high school bible teacher on the lawn at the clubhouse overlooking the marsh. >>

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The wedding coincided with high tide, giving guests beautiful views of the water. They included a unity ceremony, combining soil from each of their houses to nurture a plant. After a cocktail hour and a reception dinner, music provided by Gary Lucca kept the dance floor busy all night.

Despite the precautions put in place for a pandemic wedding, Abby and Parris’s day was never compromised. Abby appreciates the effort that Callawassie Island extended to keep things normal, even as her guests had temperature checks, socially distanced and

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wore masks to enter the venue.

“I never saw any of that as a bride,” Abby said.

“The venue kept the guests safe but kept my day special. To me, things looked normal.”

After being pampered at the Westin for their honeymoon, Abby and Parris are back to work and school as a married couple. They are happy to have solidified their life together; and for Abby, her Callawassie wedding was everything she dreamed it would be.

“It was amazing. Everything that I wanted came to life that Saturday,” she said.

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Wedding industry specialists enjoy their day of bliss

BY ANTHONY GARZILLI | PHOTOS BY VALERIE AND ED BRANTLEY

After all those years of just missing each other — of being just a few minutes too early or too late — they finally met.

Michel Berda, an accomplished wedding photographer who has captured the joy of more than 500 weddings, and Linzie Davis, a wedding hair and makeup artist, had fleetingly crossed paths through the years at numerous events in Charleston and throughout the Lowcountry, but they’d never connected. Never had a chat.

Until that magical moment last September.

“It was almost like slow motion,” said Linzie, who has been in the wedding industry for 16 years. “There was an instantaneous connection.”

Michel asked Linzie to be his date at a WeddingWire and The Knot party. She agreed.

When Linzie met Michel at the front door of the Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, she melted him with her smile.

“I knew that I always wanted something just like this, a Bella, with the most precious heart,” Michel said. >>

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Their relationship quickly blossomed as the creative artists supported each other’s passions.

Michel, who has owned King Street Photo Weddings in Charleston (a winner of The Knot Best of Weddings 2020) for 20 years, has chronicled Linzie working her magic in getting the bride and her closest friends and family ready for their special day. Linzie helps Michel capture the couples’ raw emotions.

They soon realized they wanted to spend a lifetime pursuing their passions together.

Linzie and Michel planned to marry in May on Folly Beach, but because of the coronavirus pandemic, an ordinance suspended short-term rentals.

The wedding with 70 guests at a beautiful mansion on the beach was rescheduled for June 14, after restrictions were lifted, at a mansion at the Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, home of Jay Anderson, a friend Michel has known for more than 30 years.

The guest list was trimmed to 12 close family members, but Linzie and Michel were undeterred.

They might not have had the “glitz and glamour” of

the original wedding, Linzie said, but that special meaning was very much intact.

“One of the most unique aspects of our relationship is that we see the beauty in everything,” Michel said. “There is always a silver lining within every storm.”

Being in the industry for many years, the couple knew what to look for when planning a wedding.

But for this wedding they were each on the other side of the lens. The camera was focused on them.

There were no concerns, however. Ed and Valerie Brantley from Charleston, Linzie, and Michel’s friends, photographed the wedding, and the happy couple enjoyed each minute.

“It has always been me who captured the moments I was now experiencing,” said Michel, who has shot more than 60 weddings on Hilton Head Island. “I had to let my inclination to do what comes naturally to me go and simply enjoy the beauty of the moment that I was living — marrying my love.”

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of their relationship.

“They know we are both fun-loving,” she said.

“Fun and flirty comes naturally.”

The fun-loving nature was evident during the day’s biggest moment.

As Linzie prepared to walk down the aisle, Michel had a surprise for his soon-to-be bride.

“Speechless” by the country-pop duo Dan + Shay is a song he’d always sing to her.

It’s become their special song.

How could he make the day even more special?

Sing the song.

With help from friends Mike King and his wife, Victoria Dayn King, Michel grabbed the

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microphone and belted out the lyrics of a man in a blissful daze seeing the love of his life.

“My singing sucked,” Michel joked, noting even his daughter, Chloe, agreed, “but it was truly a moment everyone will never forget.”

Their dream-wedding location might have shifted, and the guest list was trimmed, but the beauty of the joyous occasion remained.

“We would not have it any other way: God, our Christian faith, our family and friends. That is what life is all about,” Michel said.

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Dance instruction helps couples find their rhythm

BY SANDRO VIRAG

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It’s becoming more popular to have your wedding dance And, in a way, dance lessons can help prepare a couple for professionally choregraphed. Some brides and grooms are marriage. It is an interesting process to see the couple trying to even building their wedding themes around the dance. achieve this first dance when they are not yet married. It is so People are also willing to spend more time preparing for this important that they work together and that they listen to each special moment, which gives them more “together” time to other. This process brings out things couples sometimes don’t see get know each other in a different way. in each other in everyday life, and they get to And it’s not just the bride and groom who know each other in completely different settings want to make sure they don’t hit the dance and situations. floor with two left feet: The rest of the famAs an instructor, it is so much fun to see What couple ily wants to put their best foot forward, too. how dedicated couples can be in learning their wouldn’t want A family dance is becoming a growing trend dances. They come to lessons, go home and to get up and at weddings — it seems almost like a formal practice, and come back week after week showpresentation of the family. ing more and more improvement. The final dance that And what couple wouldn’t want to get up step is when the bride brings her gown to the first dance and dance that first dance with confidence? studio and makes sure the dance works with the with The process begins with choosing a song. dress — of course, the groom is not allowed to confidence?

Occasionally, the couple may choose a song see this part of the process. It really is the final that really isn’t “danceable” — they might dress rehearsal, and any tweaks that need to be love the song, but it might not have a good made can be done. rhythm or beat. That’s where a dance profesThe bond couples form when dancing is sional comes in: He or she can help make the choreography amazing, but it seems to take a wedding to get a man to take fit the music. dance lessons. More men should be doing this on an everyday The instructor will also factor in all kinds of things that basis — who knows how it could improve their lives. can have an impact on the dance: the bridal gown, the bride’s Sandro Virag is co-owner of Hilton Head Ballroom shoes, the venue, etc.

Dance Studio.

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5 TIPS FOR A

safe family bike ride

BY SUSANNAH WINTERS

BICYCLING AS A FAMILY IS OUR FAVORITE ACTIVITY. My husband and I have been on bikes together since we started dating, and we happily added our son to our riding adventures when he was 9 months old. We’ve been on beach cruisers, tandem bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes, and cargo bikes. We’ve ridden in the mountains and on the beach. We’ve biked in the sunshine, in the rain, and a few times in the snow (I don’t recommend). We absolutely love riding bikes as a family, especially here in the Lowcountry. With miles of bike paths in Beaufort County, it’s a popular way to travel. It’s important to always practice safety, even if it’s just a short ride.

Here are a few tips on safety and etiquette that will make your ride safer and more enjoyable.

1. WEAR A HELMET: My husband was in a bike accident in 2015. He hit a tree root and went straight over his handlebars. He was covered in road rash (with scars to show) and was pretty bruised up.

Wearing a helmet may seem basic, but it can save your life. Children are even more susceptible to brain injuries because their necks and torsos aren’t as strong as adults.

If he had not been wearing his helmet, he would have likely ended up with a concussion or even a traumatic brain injury.

This means that less force is needed to cause a concussion or brain injury.

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Children should wear a helmet if they are riding their own bike, riding in a bike trailer, or riding in a bike seat.

2. NEVER RIDE AGAINST TRAFFIC: Use your hands to signal if you’re turning to let other bikes or vehicles know. Always stay to the right to allow faster bikes or cars pass on your left.

If you are passing another bike, ring your bell and say, “Passing on your left” to let them know you’re passing. When bike paths are available, these are the safest places to ride.

If there are no bike paths available and you must ride in the street, stay to the right and always go with the flow of traffic.

3. STAY VISIBLE, PREDICTABLE AND AWARE: Since Hilton Head Island is a tourist destination, we have many visitors who aren’t used to sharing the road with bicyclists.

When riding you need to take extra precautions to stay visible, predictable, and aware: • Always wear a helmet.

• Wear bright clothing.

• Use lights and reflectors if riding after dark.

• Ride in groups.

• Use a safety flag that’s 3.5-7 feet high when pulling a bike trailer.

• Avoid using headphones or cell phones while riding.

• Watch for turning vehicles from both directions.

• Avoid sudden turns and stops.

4. SAFETY DURING THE CORONAVIRUS: Luckily, biking is easy to do while practicing social distancing.

The World Health Organization doesn’t recommend the use of masks while exercising because masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. However, make sure to bring your mask along for any stops along the way.

5. THE BENEFITS OF TWO WHEELS: Aside from it being a ton of fun, bike riding has so many benefits. When you choose to ride a bike instead of driving a car, you are burning more calories, working your cardiovascular system, helping reduce emissions, and growing your appreciation for the outdoors.

Jump on a bike this summer and enjoy the ride. We will see you out there.

Susannah Winters is a mother of two, health coach, avid cyclist, and resident of Hilton Head Island.

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HEALTH Avoiding ‘Maskne’

BY DR. CARMEN TRAYWICK

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Wearing a mask or facial covering during the coronavirus pandemic is essential to keeping you and others safe, but it might irritate your skin. There are steps you can take to keep your skin healthy while adhering to the safest guidelines.

First, always wash your hands before applying any products to your skin. Wash your hands before you wash your face. You don’t want bacteria from your hands rubbing all over your face and causing more problems. Next, wash your hands before and after touching, removing, or putting on your mask.

Bacteria from your hands is not only potentially dangerous during this time, but it can also transfer onto your skin from your mask and cause more breakouts or irritation. You also want to remove your mask using the ear loops to avoid touching the dirty areas of the mask. It is helpful to exfoliate once per week to remove dead skin cells and bacteria.

I recommend a gentle hydroxy acid wash or other gentle exfoliants without scrubbing beads. Wash your masks frequently and allow them to dry between uses.

If you can’t wash your mask, make sure it stays dry and clean.

Fifteen minutes of UV light in a dry, heated area can be an effective way to help clean a paper mask if it must be reused.

Avoid wearing any makeup or pore-clogging products under your mask. These products will mix with the moisture trapped under the mask and become a breeding ground for acne-causing bacteria. Make sure to cleanse your skin gently before and after wearing your mask.

Use a gentle cleanser or one with salicylic acid to address breakouts.

It can be helpful to use a clarifying skin-care mask once per week to refresh your skin and clear unwanted breakouts.

You can apply an acne spot treatment to problem areas — you may find these to be your cheeks, nose, jawline, and chin.

Please make sure you are applying a good moisturizer morning and night to keep your skin at its healthiest so it can stay strong and hydrated. This is probably the most important way to keep the skin barrier intact and avoid infections or breakouts.

If you find that your skin is extra dry and sensitive throughout the day, try gently tapping a little bit of moisturizer over the problem areas (this can work with or without makeup). For any severe breakouts, contact your dermatology office to schedule a visit to discuss prescription solutions.

FIFTEEN MINUTES OF UV LIGHT IN A DRY, HEATED AREA CAN BE AN EFFECTIVE WAY TO HELP CLEAN A PAPER MASK IF IT MUST BE REUSED.

Dr. Carmen Traywick founded May River Dermatology with her husband in 2009 and co-owns LUX ~ A Medical Spa, founded in 2014. She is a graduate of Emory Medical School in Atlanta.

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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMS

no age group is immune to deception

BY KIMBERLY BLAKER

According to the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging, seniors lose an estimated $2.9 billion a year to con artists perpetrating scams. But older Americans aren’t the only ones susceptible. The percentage of millennials who are victims of scams is nearly double that of seniors. The Federal Trade Commission reported in 2018 that 40% of millennials surveyed ages 20-29 said they had lost money to fraud, as opposed to only 18% of seniors over the age of 69. Scams run the gamut from shop-at-home and catalog sales to sweepstakes and lotteries, business and job opportunities, travel and timeshares, counterfeit checks, and telemarketing scams.

[ HERE ARE SOME CONS TO WATCH OUT FOR ] INTERNET SCAMS: Generally, internet scams work by using email, popups, or fake websites to elicit money or information, such as login credentials, from the victim. For example, an email may appear to be from a legitimate source and ask you to respond with sensitive information or open a link directly from the text. But scammers have ways of making an email or website look legitimate 142 // H I LT O N H E A D M O N T H LY. C O M

to trick victims into entering sensitive information or passwords.

Pop-up ads can also be used to trick someone into thinking they have a computer virus. When you click the ad, you may get tricked into paying for fake antivirus software. Alternatively, you may get connected to a fake tech or computer expert who requests sensitive information to stop the purported virus.

How to Protect Yourself • When you receive an email requesting personal information, check the email address and research it to see if it’s legitimate.

• Don’t respond directly to an email with sensitive information, even if it appears to be from a legitimate source. If you believe it may be a legitimate request from a known source, open a new email, and input an email address you know is legitimate. You can find this by checking your address book or the company’s website.

• Don’t click links directly from an email or enter your login details or other information on the page that opens. If it’s from your bank or another familiar company, open a separate web page and go directly to the site yourself.

• Use popup blockers and legitimate antivirus software.

Don’t click on popups.

• Check with a younger, technologically savvy family member or friend before engaging in something online that seems suspicious.

TELEMARKETING SCAMS: A common telemarketing scam is when someone calls pretending to be from the IRS. The caller informs the victim they owe taxes and must pay immediately.

Some scammers threaten that there’s a warrant out for the victim’s arrest, and the only way to avoid it is to pay up, often by wire transfer or in the form of a gift card. Scammers also try to sell fake products or services over the phone. They use tactics like offering free trials that require your credit card information or limited-time offers to pressure you into a quick decision.

• Hang up or otherwise remove yourself from the situation.

Con artists often impart a sense of urgency or alarm to confuse their targets and increase the likelihood their target will fall for the scam.

• If you don’t recognize a phone number, let it go to voicemail. Scammers may not leave a voicemail. If they do, you can search the number online to see if others have reported it.

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• To verify who’s calling, hang up and call back the phone number that called you. If it seems legitimate, take an extra precaution. Find the contact number for the company or group online, then call it to ask if it was a valid communication.

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How to Protect Yourself • Most government agencies and legitimate businesses like banks won’t ask for sensitive information over the phone.

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BLUFFTON SISTERS TURN COINS INTO INSPIRATIONAL JEWELRY STORY BY AMY COYNE BREDESON | PHOT0S BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT

Bluffton sisters Julie Emery and Dawn Wilkins own an online store that sells jewelry meant to inspire change.

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Each morning, 14-year-old Laney Scott puts on her favorite necklace, one she has worn every day for the past three years. It’s a necklace that reminds her on a daily basis of her own strength and resilience.

The necklace has three coins attached to it, each stamped with a different word. Laney said the words “strength,” “survivor” and “princess” helped her get through the most difficult times of her life.

When the Bluffton girl was just 11 years old, she was diagnosed with ocular melanoma, a type of cancer in the cells that produce pigment in the eyes.

Laney had visited her optometrist for a yearly exam and was immediately sent to the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston for testing. At first, the doctors thought she had glaucoma, but Laney’s mother said it turned out to be something worse.

Laney had a biopsy on her left eye, and after 10 worrisome days of waiting, she and her parents, Mandy and Rob Scott, got the news that it was cancer.

“It was very hard news to take,” Mandy said.

The day before Laney started radiation therapy, her mother’s friend, Dawn Wilkins, stopped by with a gift.

Wilkins and her sister, Julie Emery, own an online store called CHANGE., which offers inexpensive jewelry that is meant to inspire life change.

The necklaces, bracelets and keyrings are made with spare change, usually state or state park quar-

ters, that are stamped with an inspiring word, such as “brave” or “blessed.”

After Emery stamps the coins, she and her sister blacken them with metal blackener, then use stainless steel to clean them up.

Emery said people sometimes ask if it is legal to make jewelry out of coins. According to the United States Mint website, it is only illegal to alter a U.S. or foreign coin if there is intent to defraud.

The Bluffton sisters hope to change the world, one piece of jewelry at a time. The idea is that people will purchase multiple items to share with friends, family and even strangers. Each piece of jewelry is $5. Each item is packaged with an inspirational card.

When a woman from New Jersey contacted Emery about ordering necklaces for nurses on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, CHANGE. partnered with her so she could give 100 necklaces with the word “fearless” to the nurses. To show appreciation for teachers, CHANGE. donated 80 pieces of jewelry to a local school at the end of the 2019-2020 school year.

Emery said she has heard many stories from people who received necklaces with the right words at the perfect moment. An elderly man who had recently lost his wife teared up in the middle of a local store after being handed a necklace from a stranger.

“I feel God has been in it many times,” Emery said.

Laney wasn’t the only one to receive a necklace from Wilkins the day she visited the Scott home. She brought extra necklaces for the rest of the family.

Wilkins said she and Mandy became close after Laney’s diagnosis because Wilkins had just been diagnosed with breast cancer.

“Laney was such an inspiration to me,” Wilkins said.

The day after Wilkins’ visit, Laney headed to MUSC’s Children’s Hospital, where she underwent a week of radiation. She had a patch sewn to her eye and was in pain.

Mandy sat by her daughter’s side, watching her go in and out of sleep because of the heavy pain medications.

“She was a lot stronger than I was during this time,” Mandy said. “She amazed me. She smiled through the storm.”

Laney is now cancer free and is a freshman at Bluffton High School.

She loves playing baseball with her family and cheering on the Yankees.

As she goes to bed each night, Laney places her special necklace on her bedside table and closes her eyes.

“It reminds me of what I went through, how strong I am and how I pushed through,” Laney said. “This necklace has really helped me go through a lot, and I’m very thankful.”

For more information, visit change-jewelry.com.

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SEA TURTLE PATROL AND TURTLE TRACKERS’ VOLUNTEERS ARE DEDICATED TO THE CAUSE STORY AND PHOTOS BY ESTON PARKER III

At 5 a.m., most people are still sleeping or slowly starting their day. But Amber Kuehn and the dedicated members of Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island embody the term “early risers.”

Before sunrise, Kuehn, Sea Turtle Patrol HHI manager, and members of the nonprofit group head to the beach in a coordinated effort to preserve the lives and spread awareness of sea turtles.

Members are organized into groups of two, per S.C. Department of Natural Resources and coronavirus guidelines, to inspect the various nests on the beaches of Hilton Head Island. Sea Turtle season runs from May to the end of October.

Sea Turtle Patrol, a 501(c)(3) organization, consists of volunteers ranging from former CEOs to those with backgrounds in science. Each of the 16 members commit a large amount of their time to sea turtles and the organization, even though many still work full- or part-time.

“I worked for a long time as an elementary school teacher, so educating people comes easy to me. Now that I can educate people on how magnificent these turtles are, it’s almost like living a dream,” said longtime Sea Turtle Patrol member, Kym Castillo.

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The volunteers of Sea Turtle Patrol and Turtle Trackers help preserve the lives of sea turtles.

Established in 2016 by Kuehn, Karen Kindermann, and seven Sea turtles face a myriad of challenges, including some co-founders, Turtle Trackers has about 350 members and seven residents of oceanfront properties who leave outside lights chapters on Hilton Head. on past 10 p.m. (despite an ordinance that prohibits exterior Sea Turtle Patrol and Turtle Trackers work in unison; members beachfront lights past 10 p.m. from May 1-Oct. 31), and leavof both organizations are on the beaches every day and every ing trash and other items on the beach at night. night. Turtle Trackers complete tasks such as cleaning up trash, Artificial lights disorient hatchlings and distract them from filling holes, and acting as beach ambassadors to answer any reaching the water. Natural predators are birds and crabs questions that people have. that make the land portion of the journey The dedicated Sea Turtle Patrol volundangerous. teers inspect sea turtle nests and protect Once a sea turtle is in the ocean, it must newly discovered ones. They set up a trianavoid larger fish, sharks, birds, and other gular marker made up of three poles standanimals. Sea turtles may face an array ing in the sand and post a sign indicating of challenges, but Sea Turtle Patrol and that the nesting site is federally protected.

Turtle Trackers are fully committed to After establishing the location of a nest, ensuring the safety of these creatures on they check for evidence of emergence after the beach.

45 days of incubation.

Many members of Turtle Trackers Once evidence of hatchlings is discovacknowledge that the preservation of sea ered, a three-day period must pass before the turtles is their passion. Linda Zambelli, nest is inventoried. When a nest is inventoTurtle Trackers president, summarized ried, the Sea Turtle Patrol members desigthe members’ shared dedication.

Linda Zambelli nate how many eggs came from the nest; “You see a momma turtle dig her nest how many turtles successfully emerged; how many hatchlings and lay her eggs once, or a nest hatch and all the hatchlings and eggs did not survive; and a variety of other technical aspects. run to the ocean once… you are hooked for life,” Zambelli said.

Turtle Trackers focuses its efforts on public awareness by hostFor more information, contact Kuehn at ing events such as “Turtle Talk” with Sea Turtle Patrol where SeaTurtlePatrolHHI@gmail.com or Zambelli at members of both organizations educate the public.

TurtleTrackersHHI@gmail.com.

YOU SEE A MOMMA TURTLE DIG HER NEST AND LAY HER EGGS ONCE, OR A NEST HATCH AND ALL THE HATCHLINGS RUN TO THE OCEAN ONCE… YOU ARE HOOKED FOR LIFE.

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SAFETY SCISA FOOTBALL TEAMS READY TO PLAY AFTER PANDEMIC DELAY STORY AND PHOTO BY JUSTIN JARRETT

10 John Paul II coach Chris Myers runs football practice. SCISA planned to begin the season with coronavirus guidelines.

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While major college leagues around the Those are standard practices at area schools, country were delaying or postponing their all of which require coaches to wear masks football seasons because of the coronavirus when interacting with students. Other adjustpandemic— and while South Carolina’s pubments aimed at limiting interactions include lic schools were pushing back the start of more liberal use of tackling dummies (which fall practice — the S.C. Independent School are sanitized between uses) in lieu of fullAssociation (SCISA) decided to play. contact drills and working in smaller groups.

SCISA athletic director Mike Fanning “We looked at the plan, and we changed never wavered from the notion of playing a the plan about 10 times and tried to make it full season, allowing the state’s private school all as coordinated as we possibly could and athletics programs to resume workouts under get in line with the guidelines,” Hilton Head a set of guidelines to encourage social disChristian Academy coach Ron Peduzzi said. tancing and numerous best practices to avoid “And it took some time, but our guys have the spread of COVID-19. been pretty good with it and working towards The league delayed the start of football it. They’re getting better every day and makpractice from July 30 to Aug. 3 and started ing it work. They’re getting used to what the with a phased approach — helmets only for guidelines are and how things should be run.” the first week, shoulder pads SCISA has precautionadded for the second week, ary protocols in place for and full pads allowed begingame day, such as moving ning Aug. 17. It also elimithe chain crew to the home nated jamborees and scrimsideline and having team mages and pushed back the ball boys stay on their own first games one week to Aug. sidelines. But social distanc28, but SCISA has not shorting and football don’t mix. ened the season or eliminated Linemen will smash into non-region games, unlike the each other repeatedly for South Carolina High School three hours, swapping sweat RON PEDUZZI League. and likely spit, and nearly John Paul II coach Chris Myers remains every play ends with a dogpile. optimistic that the season will go on, but he “There are going to be positive test cases here recognizes how fragile the situation is. and there,” Fanning said. “We cannot eliminate “Now, how realistic is it to make it all that. All we can do is try to mitigate it.” season long without a shutdown? I think that One concern is that players or coaches might depends,” Myers said. “I think that there are downplay symptoms or avoid getting tested going to be some positive cases here and for fear of being quarantined for two weeks, there, and (it depends) how well those are but Fanning is confident schools will make the treated by schools. I feel very confident in right decision because everyone — from the John Paul II and the Charleston diocese, what student-athletes and coaches to athletic trainpolicies they have in place. But it brings up ing staff and school administrators — knows the question that you don’t know what everyhow much is riding on it. body else is doing. And that can be scary.”

It’s not just the football season that is up in Hilton Head Prep knows that fear all too the air, but the entire school year. The ability well. Coach Dave Adams said the Dolphins to attend classes in person, to participate in got just two days into summer workouts extracurricular activities, and even potentially in June before having to shut down when the luxury of in-person graduation ceremonies several athletes tested positive for the virus. could go by the wayside if someone acts irreSince starting back up in July, the school has sponsibly. avoided any further outbreaks by focusing “I believe in what our ADs and headmasters on preventative measures such as checking are doing,” Fanning said. “Sports are very players’ temperatures when they arrive, havimportant, but we cannot allow poor decisions ing players use hand sanitizer at each water on an athletic field to impact a school academibreak, and issuing each player individual cally and negatively impact that entire school water bottles. community.”

THEY’RE GETTING USED TO WHAT THE GUIDELINES ARE.

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GUIDE LINES L The S.C. Independent School Association has implemented coronavirus protocols as the football season gets underway.

• Chain crews will be on the home side of the field, and it is recommended crew members wear masks.

• Ball boys will be on their own side of the field. Footballs will be cleaned and sanitized throughout the game.

• Substitutes will socially distance at least 6 feet in the team box area.

• After the game, teams will be physically distanced (6 feet or more) on their own side of the field and wave at opponents across the field.

• Players, coaches, team personnel and game administration officials should wash and sanitize their hands often.

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ROSENTHAL, 90, STAYS BUSY BY VOLUNTEERING TO ASSIST OTHERS

BY HEATHER EDGE

Nancy Rosenthal is a 90-year-old Sun City resident who serves as president of the Widows & Widowers Club in Sun City and volunteers with the Lions Club, Staying Connected and Second Helpings.

Being idle just isn’t her nature. She relishes staying busy.

Rosenthal was a retired social worker when she moved to the Lowcountry from the Hudson River Valley in New York more than six years ago. About four years ago, Rosenthal attended a volunteer fair in Sun City where she learned how to be a local volunteer.

At the Lions Club, volunteers help raise money for charities, sponsor a children’s camp and test more than 10,000 kids’ hearing and vision every year.

Rosenthal says she is very fortunate to be healthy and physically able to be a truck volunteer at Second Helpings.

“I volunteer because I have had a very fortunate life, and I feel strongly that it is important to do for those not as fortunate as I am,” Rosenthal said. “It gives me great pleasure and satisfaction.”

Lili Coleman is executive director of Second Helpings, a volunteer agency that rescues food from grocery stores in Beaufort, Hampton and Jasper counties.

Coleman values Rosenthal’s dedication.

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volunteers to rescue and deliver food each week,” she said. “We couldn’t exist without them.”

Kay Williams, a Second Helpings volunteer, is inspired by Rosenthal’s passion to help others.

“Nancy is a self-described doer,” Williams said. “She is one of those wonderful people who sees a need and rallies others to make things happen. She is inspiring to me and to other Second Helpings volunteers because we can all do more to help those who are hungry.

We should all just be doers like Nancy.”

Rosenthal volunteers several days a week at Staying Connected, a nonprofit at Sun City Hilton Head that assists neighbors within the community’s gates. Volunteers drive people to doctors’ appointments and typically do home visits for one to two hours to help relieve caregivers. They also visit with those who need someone to talk to up to twice a week. Unfortunately, home visits are temporarily on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Rosenthal says there are many opportunities to help. She encourages people to go to a meeting to learn more. She also welcomes people to reach out to her for guidance by emailing her at brandnan29@gmail.com.

For volunteer information, visit Second Helpings (secondhelpingslc.org/get-involved/volunteer); Bluffton Lions Club (blufftonlions. org); or Staying Connected (stayingconnectedschh.org).

“where to worship” Grace Coastal Church Come. Experience Grace.

Saturday night “Come As You Are” Service Online at 7 PM Sunday Morning Summer Schedule Worship Services 9 AM and 11 AM 15 WILLIAMS DRIVE OKATIE SC 29909

843-379-5520 GCCOFFICE16@GMAIL.COM

Lowcountry Presbyterian Church

St. Andrew By–The–Sea UMC

Surrounded by God’s grace, we are a family of faith joined together through Christ, offering meaning and hope to all by the way we worship, serve and live.

Hilton Head Live Streams: 9 & 11:15am Bluffton Live Streams: 9 & 10:30am

www.hhiumc.com

Sunday Worship Services at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Childcare available at 10:30 a.m. service 10 SIMMONSVILLE ROAD BLUFFTON, SC 29910 (INTERSECTION OF HWY 278)

Salute to our

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Neither rain, sleet, nor a pandemic can keep our trucks from rolling because of Second Helpings’ volunteers.

FOOD RESCUE

HEROES GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE.

secondhelpingslc.org/get-involved/volunteer

volunteer today.

843-815-6570 LPCOFFICE1@HARGRAY.COM LOWCOUNTRYPRES.ORG

We applaud all the hours you put in rescuing food, serving on committees, helping in the office, and maintaining our operations. Thanks to you, more than 19,000 people receive food every week.

We also salute all the volunteers at our 55 agencies that help distribute the rescued food.

To our volunteers staying home due to COVID-19, we welcome you back whenever you’re ready to rejoin us.

First Presbyterian Church Changing Lives…Making Disciples

Worship Service link posted by 10:00 AM on fpchhi.org and our Facebook page @FirstPresbyterianChurchHHI info@FPCHHI.org FPCHHI.org

540 William Hilton Parkway Hilton Head Island 843.681.3696

A strong faith community starts with a powerful message.

Lord of Life Lutheran Church

We at Lord of Life Lutheran Church seek to serve in the name of Christ.

LET US HELP YOU REACH NEW MEMBERS. Contact: Heather Edge 843-707-2098 heather@yourlocalmarketingteam.com

Sundays 8:30am and 10:30am 351 BUCKWALTER PARKWAY BLUFFTON, SC 29910

LORDOFLIFE-BLUFFTON.ORG 843-757-4774

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SEPTEMBER 4 FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY: A fun outdoor event featuring food trucks and carts. Free entry. 3-7 p.m., The Island Rec Center, 20 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head Island.

843-681-7273 or islandreccenter.org.

FUN

EVENTS FOR EVERYONE!

CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER 1

SEPTEMBER 3

SEPTEMBER 8

VIRTUAL LECTURE: “MAGICAL REALISM AND CROSSING BORDERS”: Alberto Quintero will present how Magical Realism teaches us about crossing borders through Latin American literature and art. Free. 5-6 p.m. Watch on Facebook Live @MorrisHeritageCenter. 843-2849227 or morrisheritagecenter.org.

FIRST THURSDAY ART MARKET: A new monthly outdoor market that displays the works of 10 local artists. Musical performances. Free. 4-6:30 p.m., The Shops at Sea Pines Center, 71 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island. 864-2471194 or artistsofseapines.com.

VIRTUAL CHEF SERIES: The Women’s Association of Hilton Head Island is hosting a virtual chef series, featuring a knife skills class presented by Le Cookery. Free.

5 p.m. Register online. wahhi.org.

SEPTEMBER 2

COMMUNITY SHABBAT DINNER: A delicious Shabbat dinner, excellent company and meaningful discussion.

Free. 7-9 p.m. Message for address information. jewishhiltonhead.org.

FULL MOON BEACH YOGA: A fun, flowstyle yoga class where participants will experience meditation, magic and movement.

Beginners welcome. Cost is $20. 7:45 p.m., Coligny Beach, Marker 59, Hilton Head Island.

803-420-2829 or hhislandyoga.com.

SAVANNAH RIVER BREWING BEER DINNER: Enjoy an evening of delicious food and craft beer, featuring Savannah River Brewing. Guests will experience a five-course dinner, paired with five different Savannah River Brewing beers.

Cost is $35. 6 p.m., Old Oyster Factory, 101 Marshland Road, Hilton Head Island. 843681-6040 or oldoysterfactory.com.

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SEPTEMBER 4

SEPTEMBER 8-9 WORKSHOP: “COLD WAX PAINTING”: Join guest instructor Mary Montague Sikes for this two-day workshop all about the cold wax medium. Cost is $230. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Art League of Hilton Head Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island.

843-681-5060 or artleaguehhi.org.

SEPTEMBER 5

SEPTEMBER 9

WORKSHOP: “DRAWING 101”: Join Art League instructor Addison Palmer for this one-day workshop where participants will learn the fundamentals of drawing. Cost is $80. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Art League of Hilton Head Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-681-5060 or artleaguehhi.org.

ONLINE WORKSHOP: “NON-OBJECTIVE ABSTRACT PAINTING”: Join Art League instructor Art Cornell for this four-week virtual class. This class is for anyone who has already completed the beginners work in abstract art and wants to refine their skills. Cost is $160. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Art League of Hilton Head Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island.

843-681-5060 or artleaguehhi.org.

SEPTEMBER 11 WORKSHOP: “ALCOHOL INKS ON GLASS”: Join Art League instructor Kathy Oda for this half-day workshop where participants will create custom glass pieces using colorful alcohol inks. Cost is $40. 9 a.m.Noon, Art League of Hilton Head Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island.

843-681-5060 or artleaguehhi.org.

SEPTEMBER 13

SO MUCH TO SEE & DO

IN HILTON HEAD & BLUFFTON

THE JIVA BOOK CLUB: The Jiva Book Club meets each month to discuss a book related to yoga philosophy that identifies ways to integrate yoga into our daily lives.

The September book club pick is “The Tao of Pooh,” by Benjamin Hoff. Drop-in cost is $20. 12:30 p.m., Jiva Yoga Center, 1032 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island.

843-247-4549 or jivayogacenter.com.

SEPTEMBER 14 ANNUAL NATIVE PLANT SALE: Shop from a variety of native plants for sale, from vines and blooming bushes to butterfly-friendly landscaping. Native plants are adapted to the local environment and require little or no care at all. Free admission. Cash or check only for purchases. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org.

MINI VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Join Art League instructor Debi West for this mini-workshop that explores the work of Native American artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith. Cost is $18 for member, $20 for non-members. 12:30-2 p.m., Art League of Hilton Head Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island.

843-681-5060 or artleaguehhi.org.

ENDLESS BEACHES, BEAUTIFUL MARSHES, GOLF AND MORE! OUR EVENT CALENDAR WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED ON WHAT IS GOING ON IN OUR BEAUTIFUL CITIES. TO FIND MORE VISIT US @ HILTONHEADMONTHLY.COM

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SEPTEMBER 16

SEPTEMBER 17

TUESDAY TOAST TO WOMEN DRIVING AMERICA: A virtual happy hour series featuring Diane Parker, Vice President of the Historic Vehicle Association. The event will also include an exclusive cocktail recipe selected by the host. Free. 4 p.m. Register online.

843-785-7469 or hhiconcours.com.

SUMMER FORUM: George Kanuck will discuss the past and current status of the immigrant community in the nation, state and our area. Free for members.

10 a.m. Register for access to the Zoom link. 843-384-6758 or wachh.org.

WORKSHOP: “PLEIN AIR WITH THE NAGELS”: Join Art League instructors Don and Joyce Nagel for this two-day workshop, where participants will paint on the grounds of the Coastal Discovery Museum and Dolphin Head. Cost is $100. 1-4 p.m., Art League of Hilton Head Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island.

843-681-5060 or artleaguehhi.org.

WORKSHOP: “EXPLORING LOWCOUNTRY MARSHLAND IN WATERCOLOR”: Join Art League instructor Jan Ross for this one-day workshop while meandering through Lowcountry marshland. Cost is $80. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Art League of Hilton Head Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843681-5060 or artleaguehhi.org.

WEBINAR: “GROWING YOUR BUSINESS WITHOUT STRESS IN UNCERTAIN TIMES”: Global consultant and coach Caprice Thorsen will host a timely Zoom webinar for professionals throughout all industries, offering strategies, tips and advice to grow your business in these challenging times.

Free. 8-9 a.m. Register online. 888-5874593, ext. 3 or donryancenter.com

SEPTEMBER 17-20 LIGHTHOUSE INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT: An exciting four-day golf tournament hosted by the Sea Pines Resort.

Participants will enjoy an opening night reception and dinner, a putting contest, daily breakfast and lunches, and more. Cost is $1,299 for a single golfer, $1,849 for a single golfer with a non-golfing partner, $2,598 for two golfers. Times and locations vary. 843-842-1864 or seapines.com.

SEPTEMBER 15, 29 VIRTUAL LECTURE: “CONVERSATION WITH THE CURATOR”: A conversation about “Ecos: Resonances of South Carolina Latino Stories,” featuring 19 works of art documenting immigrant experiences. Hear from some of the artists as they talk about their process.

Free. 5-6 p.m. Watch on Facebook Live @ MorrisHeritageCenter. 843-284-9227 or morrisheritagecenter.org.

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VIRTUAL AUTHOR SERIES: The Women’s Association of Hilton Head Island is hosting a virtual author series, featuring New York Times bestselling author of 27 books Karen White. She will present her latest book, “All the Ways We Said Goodbye.”

Free. 5 p.m. Register online. wahhi.org.

Caprice Thorsen

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SEPTEMBER 18 BOSS BRANDING RETREAT: Learn to build your brand like a boss at this interactive retreat with business strategist Andrea Cowan-Stewart.

Featuring breakout sessions, content photo sessions, swag bags and more.

Limited to 20 spots. Cost is $399. Times vary. “Like” the event on Facebook.

SEPTEMBER 19 BEAUFORT RIVER SWIM+5K: A competitive 3.2-mile swim in open water, followed by a 5K Run, presented

by Beaufort Memorial Hospital. There is also a 1-mile Fun Run open to all levels. The event will benefit the YMCA Learn to Swim Program. Register online. Cost is $55 to swim, $30 for the Fun Run, $65 for the Swim and Run, $65 for the Swim and Run Relay. 7:30 a.m., Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Bay Street, Beaufort. 843-5211904 or beaufortriverswim.com.

BLUFFTON ARTISAN MARKET: A Fall-themed artisan market, featuring over a dozen local vendors. Free entry.

1-6 p.m., Southern Barrel Brewing Company Tavern, 375 Buckwalter Place, Bluffton. “Like” the event on Facebook. lcmade.com.

CELEBRATING CONSERVATION BANQUET: A banquet and auction to celebrate Bluffton’s conservation efforts, hosted by the Bluffton chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association of South Carolina. 6-10 p.m., Waddell Maricultural Center, 211 Sawmill Creek Road, Bluffton. 803-8654164 or ccasouthcarolina.com.

SOBA ART AUCTION OPENING RECEPTION: The Opening Reception will highlight SOBAs online Vintage Print Pop-Up, an online auction fundraiser.

View the artwork while enjoying wine and live music. Bidding for the auction takes place online Sept. 8-Sept. 30.

5-7 p.m., Society of Bluffton Artists, 6 Church Street, Bluffton. 843757-6586 or sobagallery.com.

WALK FOR DOM: A walk to preserve the memory of Dominique Williams, a Hilton Head Island resident who lost his life to gun violence in 2015. Organizers of the walk hope to inspire change to make the world a safer and better place. Free. 8:30 a.m., Jarvis Creek Park, 100 Jarvis Creek Park, Hilton Head Island. walkfordom.org.

SEPTEMBER 23-25 CUSTOM DESIGN EVENT AT FORSYTHE JEWELERS: Repurpose your beloved jewelry and create something new during this Custom Design Event. Work directly with trusted professional jewelry designer Paula Dawkins to select a new setting or stones. Appointment required for a design session with Paula. Forsythe Jewelers, 71 Lighthouse Road, Suite 311, Hilton Head Island. 843-6717070 or forsythejewelers.biz.

SEPTEMBER 21 MINI ONLINE WORKSHOP: “OIL PASTEL LANDSCAPES”: Join Art League instructor Debi West for a mini-workshop about the oil pastel medium. Cost is $18 for members, $20 for guests. 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m., Art League of Hilton Head Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island.

843-681-5060 or artleaguehhi.org.

SEPTEMBER 22

SEPTEMBER 24

VIRTUAL SCREENING: A screening of August’s book club discussion “Into the Beautiful North,” by Luis Alberto Urrea.

Free. 5-6 p.m. Watch on Facebook Live @MorrisHeritageCenter. 843-2849227 or morrisheritagecenter.org.

CAROLINA DREAMERS CAR CLUB CRUISE-IN: Car enthusiasts are welcome to check out vehicles in Shelter Cove Towne Centre. Featuring a 50/50 raffle and great fun for the whole family.

Free. 5-8 p.m., Shelter Cove Towne Centre, 40 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. carolinadreamers.info.

WAHHI PICNIC IN THE PARK: Join the Women’s Association of Hilton Head Island for their 60th Anniversary Year Kickoff with a Picnic in the Park. The event includes lunch from Signe’s Bakery and a meet and greet with tennis champion Stan Smith. Registration deadline is Sept.

15. Cost is $22 for members, $27 for guests. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. wahhi.org.

SEPTEMBER 25 WORKSHOP: “PAINTING ON GLASS”: Join Art League instructor Kathy Oda for a one-day workshop where participants will create their own painted glass canvas. Cost is $40.

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Art League of Hilton Head Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843681-5060 or artleaguehhi.org. >>

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SAVE THE DATE OCTOBER 1

Oktoberfest

SEPTEMBER 26

SEPTEMBER 28

OKTOBERFEST: Join Southern Barrel Brewing for a day of fun and games, including a costume contest, yodeling competition, beer stein-holding contest and more. Free admission.

11:30 a.m., Southern Barrel Brewing Company Tavern, 375 Buckwalter Place, Bluffton. 843-837-2337 or southerbarrelbrewingco.com.

MINI ONLINE WORKSHOP: “MIXED MEDIA MAGIC”: Join Art League instructor Debi West for a miniworkshop about the many ways you can create fabulous mixed media art works. Cost is $18 for members, $20 for guests. 12:30-2 p.m., Art League of Hilton Head Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843681-5060 or artleaguehhi.org.

THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26 ART EXHIBIT: “EARTH TO SKY”: The South Carolina Chapter of the National Association of Women Artists will hold an exhibition, showcasing juried member works inspired by the beauty and solitude of land and sky.

The artists and their works represent an eclectic mix of styles and media. Free.

10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Sat.; Noon-4 p.m., Sundays. Art League Gallery, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island.

843-681-5060 or artleaguehhi.org.

“Earth to Sky”

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SEPTEMBER 29 VIRTUAL CHEF SERIES: The Women’s Association of Hilton Head Island is hosting a virtual chef series, featuring a Welcome to Octoberfest theme by Frankie Bones. Free. 5 p.m. Register online. wahhi.org.

FORSYTHE JEWELERS SETHI COUTURE DEBUT PARTY: Join the Forsythe Jewelers team during their Sethi Couture Debut Party to see the special collection. Enjoy a wine and cheese tasting by Hazel Dean’s while you sip and shop. 3-6 p.m. RSVP to 843-6717070 or Andrea@ForsytheJewelers.biz.

GOT ART? FUNDRAISER: Art League of Hilton Head’s annual fundraiser. Preview the art in person Sept. 29-Oct. 1. Participate in the live event via Zoom 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 1.

When your name is called, pick a piece of art valued at $200 or more. More than 100 pieces to choose from. 843-681-5060 or artleaguehhi.org.

OCTOBER 31 VIRTUAL 2020 BLUFFTON WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S: Walk in small teams with friends and family anywhere in Beaufort or Jasper counties to raise awareness to end Alzheimer’s disease. 11 a.m. Register at act.alz.org/blufftonwalk.

ONGOING EVENTS THIS SUMMER

THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30

MONDAYS

GAME DAY FUNDRAISER: “SERVING IN SEPTEMBER”: Host an activity of your choice, like bridge or pickleball, to raise money for the GFWC Woman’s League of the Lowcountry. Invite your friends to participate and donate $20 per person to the organization. Proceeds will benefit the club’s Doors to Freedom initiative. Registration with the club is required before Sept. 12. gfwc.org.

VIRTUAL KID’S STORY TIME: Listen to Rebecca read family favorites about the Lowcountry’s natural and cultural history on the Coastal Discovery Museum’s Facebook page. Watch on Facebook Live at @ coastaldiscoverymuseum.

843-689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org.

LUX SPA OPEN HOUSE: Throughout September, LUX Medical Spa will offer special discounts to customers, available by appointment only. Check its Facebook page during the month for weekly prizes and Zoom virtual events.

843-757-3223 or luxhhi.com.

TUESDAYS FIREWORKS BOAT CRUISE: Enjoy the Shelter Cove fireworks from the best seat in the house. Includes a two-hour Dolphin Eco Tour. Cost is $55 for adults, $40 for children. 7:30 p.m., Outside Hilton Head at Shelter Cove, 50 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-686-6996 or outsidehiltonhead.com.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND FARMERS MARKET: Support our local farmers and producers and take home fresh produce, pasture-raised chicken, free range rabbit, pork, seafood, salsa, sausage, cookies, bread, she crab soup and more. Entrance and parking are free. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum. 70 Honey Horn Dr, Hilton Head Island. 843-4735231 or hhifarmersmarket.com.

SIT AND STITCH IN THE EVENING: Enjoy knitting, crochet, needlepoint, rug hook practice as Needlepoint Junction stays open late. All levels welcome.

Outside food and drink permitted.

Free. 5-8 p.m., Needlepoint Junction, Suite J-7-E, Village at Wexford, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8488 or needlepointjunctionhhi.com.

ZION CEMETERY AND BAYNARD MAUSOLEUM COSTUMED CEMETERY TOUR: Visit the grave sites of four Revolutionary War heroes and learn about the blood skirmish fought just a few steps away. $15 Adult/$10 Child, 11 a.m., Corner of U.S. 278 and Matthews Dr., Hilton Head Island.

Reservations required- 843-686-6560 or heritagelib.org.

SO MUCH TO SEE & DO

ENDLESS BEACHES, BEAUTIFUL MARSHES, GOLF AND MORE! OUR EVENT CALENDAR WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED ON WHAT IS GOING ON IN OUR BEAUTIFUL CITIES. TO FIND MORE VISIT US @ HILTONHEADMONTHLY.COM

TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS MARINA MORNINGS: Outdoor Yoga: Practice yoga on the pavilion at Shelter Cove, with draft kombucha to follow. All levels welcome. Cost is $20. 9:30 a.m., Pure Salt Studios, 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-707-7027 or puresaltstudios.com.

WEDNESDAYS HAUNTED HISTORY TALES: Listen to graveside storytelling in the eerie setting of Hilton Head Island’s oldest burial ground and hear spine-tingling tales of the island’s shadowy past. Cost is $25 for adults, $20 for children ages 8-16. 9 p.m., Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island.

843-686-6560 or heritagelib.org. >>

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THURSDAYS DUELING PIANOS SHOW: The only Dueling Pianos Show on Hilton Head Island takes place each Thursday night on the Rooftop Bar. Cost is $5. 8-11 p.m., Rooftop Bar at Poseidon, 38 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-341-3838 or therooftophhi.com.

FARMERS MARKET OF BLUFFTON: Meet local farmers, chefs and artisans every Thursday on Calhoun Street. Buy a fresh assortment of strawberries, produce, beets, potatoes and more.

Also, hear local, live entertainment and see Chef demonstrations. Noon-3 p.m., Calhoun Street, Bluffton. 843-415-2447 or farmersmarketbluffton.org.

PAINT ’N PARTY ONLINE: A fun evening of painting online. Any number of people can join, plus no need to pay for a babysitter or an expensive dinner out. Cost is $15 per household. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 843-342-5439 or scartstudio.com.

YOGA ON THE BEACH AT TYBEE: All levels are welcome to attend this beach yoga session on Tybee Island. Bring a beach towel or mat.

Cost is $20. 9 a.m., North Beach at Tybee, Gulick Street, Tybee Island.

“Like” the event on Facebook.

DAILY EVENTS ALLIGATOR AND WILDLIFE BOAT TOUR Alligator & Wildlife Boat Tour with H2O Sports in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve.

Get an up-close view of indigenous plant and animal life, including the American alligator, on a one-hour guided boat tour. Reservations are required, 843-671-4386 or h2osports.com.

PICKLEBALL AT PALMETTO DUNES Learn how to play pickleball with daily clinics and round robins at the Palmetto Dunes Pickleball Center in Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. Courts and equipment are available to rent. Reservations recommended. Palmettodunes.com

FRIDAYS COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS WITH ALEX: Join Alex Brown, candidate for Town Council, for a community conversation around topics that matter to Hilton Head Island. Social distancing and masks encouraged. Free. 5 p.m., Squire Pope Sailing and Rowing Center, 137 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island. alexbrownitstime.com.

SIT AND STITCH: Practice needlepoint every Friday during this casual sit and stitch event. All levels welcome. Free.

10 a.m., Needlepoint Junction, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Suite 6134, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8488 or shopneedlepointjunction.com.

SATURDAYS SUMMER NIGHT MARKET: Join local artisans this summer and shop in the cool comfort of evening. Includes live music and over a dozen local artisans. Free entry. 5-9 p.m., Southern Barrel Brewing Company Tavern, 375 Buckwalter Place Boulevard, Bluffton. “Like” the event on Facebook.

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CURBSIDE CRAFTS TO-GO Children and adults can order a variety of craft activities pre-assembled and ready to enjoy at your home or villa.

Book online. Cost is $12-$20. Sea Pines Resort Fitness and Recreation Department, 71 Lighthouse Road, Suite 122, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-1979 or seapines.com.

TRAIL RIDES THROUGH THE SEA PINES FOREST PRESERVE WITH LAWTON STABLES Trail Rides through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve with Lawton Stables. Meander through the preserve on horseback for the true feel of the untouched Lowcountry. Trail riders must be at least 8 years old. Reservations are required.

843-671-2586 lawtonstables.com.

THE HARBOUR TOWN LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM Explore Hilton Head Island’s rich history and learn the story behind its famous lighthouse in a unique, museum-like setting. Admission is $4.25/person, complimentary for children ages 5 and younger. 149 Lighthouse Rd. 843-6712810 or harbourtownlighthouse.com.

ZIPLINE AND AERIAL ADVENTURES HILTON HEAD Enjoy a thrill-seeking ride for two, as you race together down the length of three football fields. This two-hour event features six courses and 50 challenge activities. Agest 5 and older.

Cost is $20-$49 per person. 843-6826000 or ziplinehiltonhead.com.

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IIDINE OUT DELICACIESII

where to dock & dine There’s nothing more relaxing than a day on the water with friends and family.

But after a fun time on your boat, it’s time to unwind and grab a bite to eat. We’ve compiled a guide to many dock-and-dine locations in the Lowcountry. Tie up and enjoy a meal.

HILTON HEAD HARBOUR MARINA:

Sunset Grille

43 Jenkins Island Rd | www.SunsetGrilleHHI.com Garden & Gun Magazine's Best Bloody Mary in the South.

Fine dining restaurant established in 1996 by Linda and Hugh Lockman and consistently recognized as one of Hilton Head Island’s best kept secrets. Offers one of the best sunset and water views on HHI, located at the Hilton Head Harbor Marina on the Intracoastal Waterway and overlooking Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge.

BOATHOUSE DOCK:

Hudson's Seafood House on the Docks

1 Hudson Road | www.hudsonsonthedocks.com Extraordinary waterfront views for a truly special Lowcountry dining experience. Hudson’s uses one of only two remaining local fishing fleets on HHI to bring in fresh-caught seafood straight to their docks and to your table. Lunch, dinner, brunch, kids. They seat on a first come, first served basis. No reservations or call ahead accepted.

Skull Creek Boathouse

397 Squire Pope Rd | www.skullcreekboathouse.com HHI’s most awarded landmark waterfront restaurant.

Dine indoors or outdoors on their expansive dock.

Skull Creek Dockside

2 Hudson Rd | www.skulllcreekboathouse.com Waterfront dining on Skull Creek. Enjoy the breathtaking views of Hilton Head Island and Skull Creek in a family-friendly environment.

Menu items include premium seafood, prime steaks and daily specials, as well as extensive wine selections. This restaurant, which resembles an old-style river house, is full of authentic architecture, reclaimed wood and nautical accents that leave you feeling like you’ve stepped into a Melville novel.

BROAD CREEK MARINA:

Fishcamp

11 Simmons Road | www.fishcamphhi.com Convivial venue featuring southern-style seafood in a cabinlike space with a patio and a fire pit. Dine-in, takeout, delivery.

Enjoy lunch, brunch, or dinner with us and you’ll be treated to a taste of Lowcountry living in this historic waterfront setting. Backyard games for the kids and a pet-friendly patio overlooking incredible sunset views.

Up the Creek Pub & Grill

18 Simmons Road | www.upthecreekpubandgrill.com Where casual waterfront dining is yours to enjoy. Their deck overlooks the water, Lowcountry marshes and the daily parade of boats. Relaxed bar with a waterfront deck offering burgers and casual seafood dishes, plus live music.

PALMETTO BAY MARINA:

Black Marlin

86 Helmsman Way | www.blackmarlinhhi.com Lively waterfront joint serving fresh seafood in a relaxed setting with ample outdoor seating. Taste of the Keys on Hilton Head Island. Opened in 2006, it offers the island’s best selection of fresh seafood, delicious hand-cut steaks and is home of the hurricane bar. Dine inside or outside on the expansive covered patio.

Carolina Crab Company

86 Helmsman Way | www.carolinacrabco.com The home of The Carolina Crab Cake. Located in Palmetto Bay Marina offering excellent seafood in one of the original fishing marinas of Hilton Head. A cozy and intimate restaurant bringing you great food at an affordable price. The menu offers an array of seafood, from light to healthy to Southern fried.

Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café

86 Helmsman Way | www.palmettobaysunrisecafe.com Local favorite for 18 years. A casual café, open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Breakfast served all day with favorites like biscuits n’ gravy and its popular quiche. Customers rave about our stuffed French toast, crab cake Eggs Benedict and our breakfast burrito with homemade salsa. Full bar and regularly changing menu.

SHELTER COVE MARINA:

Bucci Murray’s Pub

13 Harbourside Lane | www.buccishhi.com Blending the best of gorgeous Hilton Head with authentic Irish and Italian traditions for a pub experience designed to be joyful and memorable.

Dining inside or outside on the patio.

Ela’s On the Water

1 Shelter Cove Lane | www.elasgrille.com Southern-influenced seafood and steaks in an upscale bistro accented with local art and harbor views. Award-winning waterfront restaurant featuring exceptional water views, fresh catch seafood, prime cut steaks and a sophisticated atmosphere. >>

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CQ’s Restaurant

140 Lighthouse Rd | www.cqsrestaurant.com Upscale seafood-focused American cooking with regional ingredients served in a charming house.

CQ’s and Old Fort Pub now open with full service in our dining rooms, al fresco and curbside pickup.

Reservations recommended on OpenTable.

15 Promenade St | www.theblufftonroom.com The Bluffton Room serves classic American cuisine prepared with the finest ingredients in an intimate and vibrant atmosphere. “Makes you feel like you’ve snagged an invite to the liveliest dinner party in town.”

-Garden & Gun magazine. (Not suitable for children under 13 years old).

The Crazy Crab- Harbour Town

Calhoun Street Tavern

149 Lighthouse Rd | www.thecrazycrab.com Whether you’re there for a tour, to visit the lighthouse, see the boats, or listen to music, the Crazy Crab is there to serve you fabulous seafood and cocktails.

Hilton Head Social Bakery

Harbourside

17 Harbourside Lane | www.hiltonheadsocialbakery. com Low-key, counter-serve outpost for authentic French baked goods, breads and sweets plus coffee drinks. A wonderful selection of savory pasties including brioche, warm flaky croissants, cookies and bread. They make all-natural, baked items daily from scratch. Features an open-style coffee selection offering fair-trade organic coffee and tea as well as specialty coffee drinks.

147 Lighthouse Rd | www.seapines.com Set near Hilton Head Island’s famed Liberty Oak overlooking the Harbour Town Yacht basin, this outdoor eatery serves up steamer favorites like snow crab legs and peel-and-eat shrimp, burgers and hotdogs and more than 30 different chilled beers, frozen libations and signature cocktails. Harbourside is the perfect place to grab a bite with the kids.

Other Sister’s Wine Bar

160 Lighthouse Road | www.quarterdeckhhi.com Waterfront dining in the heart of Harbour Town Waterfront dining located next to the Sea Pines Resort’s iconic Harbour Town lighthouse and overlooking Calibogue Sound. Quarterdeck offers breathtaking sunsets, an enticing menu and views of the famous 18th hole at Harbour Town golf links.

13 Harbourside Lane | www.toswinebar.com Cheers to being the other sister. Sits on the waterfront tucked in Shelter Cove Harbour. Choose from a variety of selected local and imported wines.

Daily tastings, wine by the glass, as well as gourmet meat and cheese plates, tapas, salads, sandwiches and housemade desserts and more.

San Miguels

9 Harbourside Lane | www.sanmiguels.com Mexican on the marina. Serving fresh, authentic Mexican food to their islanders and visitors since 1977.

Eat in or dine out by the water and enjoy live music on the deck. Winner of the best burrito, best margarita and best Mexican restaurant. Waterfront views of Shelter Cove Harbour.

Scott’s Fish Market

17 Harbourside Lane | www.scottsfishmarket.com Located directly on the waterfront of Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, Scott’s Fish Market Restaurant & Bar has served the freshest seafood, hand-cut steaks, homemade pastas, creative salads, sandwiches and tantalizing desserts for 32 years. Indoor and outdoor seating. Seafood and grill items with island spice served in a marina-side spot with a sprawling outdoor deck.

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BLUFFTON'S CALHOUN ST. DOCK: These restaurants are just a short stroll from the dock.

Agave Sidebar

13 State of Mind St | www.agavebluffton.com A unique dining and drink experience in Old Town Bluffton Promenade. Laid-back southwest TexMex patron margarita and taco bar. Specializes in authentic tacos and smooth margaritas. Visitors can sit on a patio running around this color-splashed restaurant for typical Mexican fare.

9 Promenade St | www.calhounstreettavern.com A proper Southern tavern. A comfortable room where fine spirits are consumed, laughs are had and stories are told. A public house for travelers and locals alike.

Cold beer, classic cocktails and familiar faces are just the start of it. A timeless neighborhood watering hold just a couple blocks from the bluff. Paired with a chef driven menu of southern plates, thoughtful service and comforting Lowcountry classic food.

Old Town Dispensary

15 Captains Cove | www.otdbluffton.com Lively tavern with eclectic pub fares and live music; plus an outdoor seating area with fire pits.

The Pearl Kitchen & Bar

55 Calhoun Street | www.thepearl.com Located in Old Town Bluffton, The Pearl Kitchen and Bar brings a bright, fresh take on the dining experience.

The Pearl Kitchen & Bar will please your palate with the freshest of ingredients prepared in a manner that will keep you coming back for more.

BEAUFORT'S MAIN STREET LANDING DOCK:

Dockside

71 Sea Island Pkwy | www.docksidebeaufort.com Casual waterfront dining in Beaufort. Lady’s Island Dockside is located on Factory Creek, which provides great views of the Woods Bridge and Downtown and spectacular sunsets.

Q on Bay

822 Bay St | wwww.qonbay.com Q is a local favorite, known for gut-busting creative barbeque, ice-cold brewed beers and friendly staff with hospitable Southern charm. Local ingredients, gluten free, high quality and house cocktails. Place an order on chownow.com. Sliders, sandwiches, Southern BBQ, beer and wine served in a classic space with river views. Dine-in, delivery, takeout. Quick walk from the boat dock.

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CHEZ GEORGES OPENS ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND

A French Bistro opened on the south end of Hilton Head in July. Chez Georges Bistro & Bar offers staples such as steak frites and moules mariniere with locally sourced ingredients. Chez Georges is owned by George Casalicchi.

MEXICAN RESTAURANT DEBUTED THIS SUMMER

Blue Laguna Grill and Cantina on Hilton Head Island opened this summer for lunch and dinner. The restaurant is located at the former Tequila Sunrise building in the South Island Square Shopping Center.

GOV. MCMASTER REQUIRES FACE MASKS IN RESTAURANTS

S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster issued an executive order in August requiring anyone inside a restaurant to wear a face mask or covering. Previously, restaurants were recommended to follow the guidelines. The order prohibits standing or congregating in bar areas of restaurants. Dine-in services at restaurants is limited to 50% occupancy.

REPEAL 33 OPENS IN SAVANNAH

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Repeal 33, a new restaurant concept from the team behind Prohibition, opened in early August. The restaurant on MLK Boulevard in Savannah has local seafood dishes and ingredients, and house-made charcuteries, and charred wings. The interior features dedicated private dining spaces that welcome small groups while allowing appropriate spacing.

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HILTON HEAD // NORTH END:

CocoNutz Sportz Bar

40 Folly Field Road | 843.842.0043 Open to the public. Sporting events shown on dual 125” high-definition screens and 18 other TV’s. Try the “Island’s Best Wings,” craft burgers and brews, prime rib.

Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek

Hwy. 278 | 843.681.5021 | thecrazycrab.com A Hilton Head tradition for over 30 years, enjoy genuine service and fresh seafood. Menu feature crab clusters, local oysters, seafood “your way,” fresh local shrimp.

Gator’z Pizza

40 Folly Field Road | 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 pizzas are available for both dine in and take out.

Healthy Habit

33 Office Park Road | 843.686.5600 | healthyhabithhi.com A quick service style restaurant with a focus on chopped salads and other plant based items utilizing the freshest ingredients possible with hand crafted dressings.

Il Carpaccio

200A Museum St. (Across from Walmart) | 843.342.9949 Authentic Italian cuisine, ranging from cuisine of Northern Italy to crispy, thin-crust, Italian-style pizza. Casual restaurant, with a genuine brick pizza oven (imported from Italy).

Old Fort Pub

65 Skull Creek Drive | 843.681.2386 | OldFortPub.com Enjoy beautiful views of the Intracoastal Waterway. The only AAA Four Diamond Restaurant on Hilton Head. (Won 11 times!) Reservations Recommended.

Reilley’s North End Pub

95 Mathews Dr. | 843.681.4153 | reilleysnorth.com An island institution, Reilley’s has been serving up steaks,

seafood, pasta & sandwiches for more than 35 years. Kids eat free Tuesdays with an adult entrée.

Street Meet: The American Tavern

Port Royal Plaza | 843.842.2570 | streetmeethhi.com Street Meet specializes in homemade versions of regional American bar food. Best Wings, Fish & Chips, Homemade Soups, Salads, Vegetarian Menu, Seafood.

HILTON HEAD // MID-ISLAND:

Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar

76 Queens Folly Rd. | 843.785.4999 | alexandersrestaurant.com Menu uses seasonal ingredients with a strong emphasis on seafood while paying homage to Alexander’s original favorites. Dinner from 5–10pm daily.

Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers & Pizza

7 Trent Jones Ln. | 855.878.1966 | palmettodunes.com/big-jims Big Jim’s offers signature Southern dishes, gourmet burgers, pizzas, soups, salads, seafood, steaks and ribs. Open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner. >>

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LOCAL | FRESH | FAMILY | FRIENDS | FUN

BY JEVON DALY Truffles has been one of Hilton Head’s most popular family-owned restaurants for over 33 years. Located in Sea Pines Center on the south end of the island, here you will find a diverse menu featuring incredible soups, salads and sandwiches. Truffles is especially known for their signature pot pie, steaks and seafood. Their extensive wine list and full bar offers complements to every dish. Don’t skip the bread! The butter that comes with the bread will keep you coming back again and again.

Truffles offers the feel of an upscale dining experience within a resort community – this is why so many locals and visitors enjoy Truffles. Truffles is often one of the first places locals bring visitors to dine.

In addition to their menu, Truffles prides itself on exceptional service. The staff knows many customers by name and place a priority on making sure every diner enjoys their experience.

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One customer said “My husband & I have eaten at Truffles a couple of times. We really enjoy the food and the atmosphere. I feel that the people who work at Truffles make everyone feel that they are the most important person there. They make sure that your needs are always met and delivered with a smile.”

Lunch and dinner are served seven days a week. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m.–2:30p.m. and dinner is served 5:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Full cocktail bar. Happy hour is everyday at the bar $3 well drinks and $2 off other alcoholic beverages daily from 5-6pm.

The Hilton Head location is located within Sea Pines Resort in the Sea Pines Center, 843-671-6136. www.trufflescafe.com. Call for reservations or to plan your next private event.

When off the island, be sure to visit Truffles’ other location in Bluffton in Belfair Towne Village. Belfair Towne Village, 843-815-5551.

ELA’S Blu Water Grille

Jane Bistro & Bar

Up the Creek Pub & Grill

Fishcamp on Broad Creek

Old Oyster Factory

HILTON HEAD // SOUTH END:

1 Shelter Cove Ln. | 843.785.3030 | elasgrille.com Fresh catch seafood and prime cut steaks of the highest quality compliment the extensive boutique wine selection.

Overlooking Shelter Cove marina and Broad Creek.

11 Simmons Road | 843.842.2267 | fishcamphhi.com Fishcamp’s menu consists of seafood and American cuisine, including steak and lobster. They have an outdoor bar and open patio. Family friendly.

The French Bakery & Courtyard Café

28 Shelter Cove Ln. | 843.342.5420 | frenchbakeryhiltonhead.com Breakfast or lunch inside or outdoors in this bakery/café.

Enjoy crepes, breads, baguette & panini sandwiches, salads, soups, quiches & pastries. Traditional French recipes.

Island Bagel & Deli

S. Island Square | 843.686.3353 | islandbagelanddeli.com The island's only New York style boiled bagels made daily.

16 flavors of bagels and 12 home-made cream cheeses. For lunch: specialty hoagies, classic sandwiches & salads.

Jamaica Joe’z Beach Bar

40 Folly Field Rd. (Mid-island) 843.842.0043 | hhibeachandtennis.com Open 7 days. Steps from the beach and a great place to kick back, snack on some pork nachos or a burger, and cool off with a frozen cocktail,cold beer or a soft drink.

28 Shelter Cove Lane | 843.686.5696 | janehhi.com Classic bistro fare with Lowcountry influences. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, pecan cranberry chicken salad, crispy flounder and petit filet mignon. Open daily.

101 Marshland Rd. | 843.681.6040 | OldOysterFactory.com Panoramic marsh and water views. Specializes in fresh seafood and some of the best steaks on Hilton Head. Featured in The Wall Street Journal's “Off the Beaten Track.”

San Miguel’s

9 Harbourside Ln. | 843.842.4555 | sanmiguels.com Located directly on the harbour at Shelter Cove and provides good food and fun. Extensive California/Mexican menu.

Lunch and dinner served daily.

Santa Fe Cafe

807 William Hilton Pkwy 843.785.3838 | santafecafeofhiltonhead.com Casually elegant dining that captures the spirit of New Mexico. Signature items include Parmesan Chipotle Grouper, 24-oz bone-in ribeye steak, fajitas, & Painted Desert Soup.

Sea Grass Grille

807 William Hilton Pkwy | 843.785.9990 | seagrassgrille.com American and Lowcountry Continental cuisine. Chef Chad brings 38 years of hands-on culinary expertise. More than 50 wines by the glass. Winner of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence.

18 Simmons Rd. | 843.681.3625 | upthecreekpubandgrill.com Located on Broad Creek with great marina and water views.

Known for smoked wings, hush puppies, buffalo chicken dip, beer selection and the best burgers. Dogs welcome.

Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Café

69 Pope Avenue | 843.785.7700 | auntchiladashhi.com Excellent Tex-Mex and American fare. Enjoy the crab legs, sizzling fajitas, & margaritas. Reservations & large parties welcome. Private dining/event area. Seasonal live entertainment.

Big Bamboo

1 N. Forest Beach Dr. | 843.686.3443 | bigbamboocafe.com The South Pacific meets the Carolina Coast just steps from the beach. A casual hangout serving burgers, seafood and festive libations. Come for the food, stay for the live entertainment!

British Open Pub

Village at Wexford | 843.686.6736 | thebritishopenpub.com Family-friendly pub style restaurant with authentic English food with American favorites and certified Angus beef. Try the signature fish and chips or their shepherd’s pie.

Captain Woody’s

6 Target Rd. (off of Palmetto Bay Rd.) | 843.785.2400 “Fresh Seafood, Cold Beer & Great Happy Hour & Still A Locals >> Favorite For Over 30 Years!” Dine inside or outside.

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NICK’S steak & seafood

OUR FAVORITES

FRESH LOCAL SEAFOOD | IN-HOUSE BUTCHERING

BY JEVON DALY This family-oriented spot has room for more than 150 guests in its various dining rooms and bar area. Great for large parties and kids. The “go to” place for Pittsburgh Steelers’ fans on game day, decorated with the team’s memorabilia collected by owners Josh and Katie who have owned the restaurant for the past 15 years. The parking lot must be entered at 9 Park Lane, behind the building. Listen what a fan said about Nick’s on their Facebook page“We have driven past this restaurant for so many years and always thought it was a high end steakhouse. While they do have mouth watering steaks, there are so many other delicious options to choose from. From burgers, pasta dishes, sandwiches and more. My husband had the blackened grouper and said it was the best one he’s had on the island! And that’s saying a lot 170 // H I LT O N H E A D M O N T H LY. C O M

because we are not really fish people. I had the ribs and they were great! We will definitely being going back and taking guests with us when they come to visit! Ps: the key lime pie was delicious too!”

The menu at Nick’s Steak & Seafood is reasonably priced with an emphasis on steaks, seafood and barbecue offerings. There is surely something for everyone here. A family friendly atmosphere and an abundance of menu choices including sandwiches, salads, appetizers, soups, burgers, pasta and a children’s menu. They even carry Iron City beer for all ‘yinz’ diehard Pittsburgh peeps. Nick’s also has dining specials every day and complete bar service. Takeout is available. Serving daily. Reservations are accepted. Large parties are welcome. 9 Park Ln., South end, 843-686-2920. www.nickssteakandseafood.com.

Carolina Crab Company

CQ’s Restaurant

Frosty Frog Cafe & Pizza

Catch 22

Crane’s Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood

Healthy Habit

26 New Orleans Rd. | 843.341.2333 | cranestavern.com Perfect for steak and seafood lovers, serving cuts of only USDA Prime grade beef, their Famous Prime Rib. Excellent selection of fresh fish, seafood & pasta dishes.

33 Office Park Rd. | 843-686-5600 | healthyhabithhi.com Quick service style restaurant with a focus on chopped salads, superfood bowls, fresh bottled juices, smoothies, breakfast and organic coffee & teas and other plant based items.

Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte

Crazy Crab Harbour Town

Hilton Head Diner

ChowDaddy’s

Delisheeyo

Hinchey’s Chicago Bar & Grill

Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse

Flatbread Grill & Bar

86 Helmsman Way | 843.842.2016 | carolinacrabco.com Enjoy water views and fresh seafood at an affordable price in a family-friendly atmosphere. Pet-friendly outside bar & patio.

37 New Orleans Rd. | 843.785.6261 | catch22hhi.com Catch 22 is locally owned. Dinner is served nightly from 5 p.m. Early Dining Menu from 5:00– 6:00 p.m. All their beef is aged 28 days, U.S.D.A prime, hand selected and cut in house.

8 New Orleans Road | 843.785.9277 | charliesgreenstar.com Open since 1982, Charlie’s writes its menu daily based on the freshest seafood available. Dinner offers 14 fresh fish, rack of lamb, filet mignon and more. An extensive wine list.

14b Executive Park Rd. | 843.757.CHOW | chowdaddys.com Offering a wide variety of menu items focusing on buns, bowls, and tacos and great libations. Lunch & dinner daily.

1000 William Hilton Parkway, B-6 843.715.3565 | cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com A unique, all-you-can eat “Churrascaria.” Enjoy a 30 item salad bar, 6 Brazilian hot dishes and a “parade” of 16 USDA Prime cuts of beef, lamb, chicken and pork carved tableside.

140 Lighthouse Rd. | 843.671.2779 | CQsRestaurant.com Fine dining, an intimate atmosphere and a bit of Hilton Head history. Signature dishes include fresh seafood, beef & game.“Bistro” menu offers smaller portions.

Harbour Town | 843.363.2722 | thecrazycrab.com Genuine service and fresh seafood; a Hilton Head tradition for over 30 years! Menus feature crab clusters, local oysters, seafood “your way,” local shrimp and more.

32 Palmetto Bay Road | 843.785.3633 | delisheeeyo.com Vegetarian. Smoothies, Buddha Bowls and more. They provide meals that you can trust, that are real, and healthy.

2 N. Forest Beach Dr. | 843.341.2225 | flatbreadgrillhhi.com Upscale, casual dining. Enjoy Neapolitan pizza, fresh pasta, gourmet salads, burgers, wraps, flatbread sandwiches and more. Dough & sauces are freshly made.

Coligny Plaza | 843.686.FROG | frostyfrog.com Dine inside or out on the large patio. Enjoy daiquiris, wine, beer & liquor bar. Menu includes burgers, crabcakes, salads, shrimp, pizza, crab legs, & gluten-free options.

Hwy. 278 | 843.686.2400 | hiltonheaddiner.com Modern diner boasting one of Hilton Head’s most extensive menus. All baking is done on the premises. Beer, wine & mixed drinks available. breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

70 Pope Avenue | 843.686.5959 | hincheys.com Hinchey’s has much in common with a sports bar, but is very much a restaurant, too. It is casual, with beach-goers invited to stop by for lunch, or for drinks or dinner. Dine inside or out.

Hinoki Restaurant & Sushi Bar

37 New Orleans Rd. | 843.785.9800 | hinokihhi.com Serving traditional Japanese dishes including grilled fish, chicken and steak, sukiyaki, noodle dishes, tempura, and daily specials, >> plus sushi and sashimi. Reservations recommended.

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British Open

OUR FAVORITES

BRITISH FARE ON HILTON HEAD

BY JEVON DALY

British Open Pub is your window into “across the pond” featuring authentic English food and plenty of golf pics, art and memorabilia to ogle at while you are there. The British Open Pub puts forth outstanding Englishstyle fish and chips and other English fare as well as American specialties from the Prestwick Table, setting this place apart from anywhere in the Lowcountry.

Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Saturday & Sunday brunch, you’ll get to brush elbows with diehard locals that have been coming here for years.

The Hilton Head Island restaurant is located in the Village at Wexford and features lots of traditional British fare, including shepherd’s pie, steak and mushroom pie, and bangers and mash.

They offer a wide selection of American appetizers and entrées as well and are known for serving only Licensed Certified Angus Beef. Their lobster roll is a continual favorite.

Serving lunch and dinner everyday served Mon. - Sun. 11am-10pm. Brunch is served Sat. 11am – 2pm & Sun. 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

When in Bluffton, be sure to visit the other location of the British Open Pub in Sherington Park in Bluffton. The menu for Bluffton may differ from the menu of the Hilton Head location.

1000 William Hilton Parkway, Village at Wexford, Hilton Head Island, SC 843-686-6736, www.britishopenpub.net

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It’s Greek To Me

11 Lagoon Rd. | 843.842.4033 | itsgreektomehhi.com Genuine Greek cuisine, from gyros to fried calamari to souvlaki to baklava for dessert. Food is prepared with authentic Greek recipes and they have the only gyro machines on the island.

Kenny B’s Cajun/Creole Seafood

70-A Pope Ave. | 843.785.3315 New Orleans traditions such as jambalaya, red beans and rice, and authentic gumbos. Home of the Island’s best po’ boys and fried seafood. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch.

Michael Anthony’s

37 New Orleans Rd. | 843.785.6272 | michael-anthonys.com Offering upscale classic Italian fine dining featuring innovative preparations and farm fresh ingredients. Open Table rates them as one of the country's Top 50 Italian Restaurants.

MidiCi Italian Kitchen

7C Greenwood Dr. (Reilley’s Plaza) | 843.842.7999 Neapolitan wood-fired pizza and authentic pasta. Taste the freshness of quality ingredients – pizza made with Italian flour in authentic wood-fired ovens.

Nick’s Steak & Seafood

9 Park Lane | 843.686.2920 | nickssteakandseafood.com Nick’s Steak & Seafood offers steaks, seafood, barbecue, sandwiches, salads, appetizers, soups, burgers, pasta and a kids’s menu. Reservations accepted. Large parties welcome.

Nunzio Restaurant + Bar

18 New Orleans Road | 843.715.2172 | nunziohhi.com Nunzio Restaurant + Bar specializes in fresh seafood and homemade pasta. Beautiful 1,300-square-foot restaurant with a large bar area and two outdoor seating areas.

Ombra Cucina Italiana

1000 William Hilton Pkwy | 843.842.5505 | ombrahhi.com Chef Michael Cirafesi promotes the foods & wines of Italy. He prepares all pastas, homemade gnocchi, desserts and breads daily. A European-style bar & lounge with Italian cocktails.

Palmetto Bay Sun Rise Café

Palmetto Bay Marina | 843.686.3232 | palmettobaysunrisecafe.com Breakfast fare starting from 6 a.m. Breakfast and lunch items are available continuously. The cafe offers to-go lunches for charter boats, the beach or any occasion. Open 7 days a week.

Phillys Cafe & Deli

55 New Orleans Rd. | 843.785.9966 | phillyscafe.com 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.

Red Fish

8 Archer Rd. | 843-686-3388 | redfishofhiltonhead.com Red Fish specializes in beautifully prepared seafood and steaks. Choose from a 1,000-plus bottle selection of wines from around the world. Private dining room for large parties.

Reilley’s Grill & Bar

7D Greenwood Dr. | 843.842.4414 | reilleyshiltonhead.com Reilley’s has been serving up steaks, seafood, pasta & sandwiches for more than 35 years.

Lunch & dinner daily, & Sunday brunch. The bar is open late.

Rockfish Seafood & Steaks at Bomboras

5 Lagoon Road | 843.689.2662 | rockfishhhi.com A family seafood restaurant and bar near the beach. Offering fresh and local lowcounty ingredients paired with craft beers and wines. Kids menu. Lunches to Go for the beach. >>

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Salty Dog Cafe

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South Beach Marina Village | 843.671.7327 | saltydog.com One of Hilton Head’s favorite outdoor cafes for more than 20 years. Fresh seafood. Both indoor and outdoor seating. Live music & children’s entertainment nightly seasonally.

VOICE of the LOWCOUNTRY

Sea Shack

6 Executive Park Rd. | 843.785.2464 | seashackhhi.com One of the island’s most extensive menus of seafood & more. Voted one of "South Carolina’s best seafood spots" by Coastal Living and Southern Living.

Slapfish CULTURE I PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES CULTURE People

1024 William Hilton Pwy (by Sea Pines Circle) | 843.521.5830 | Slapfishrestaurant.com Slapfish, the nation’s fastest growing seafood restaurants is locally owned and operated by the Lomasney family serving honest flippin’ seafood infused with lots of flavor!

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2 Regency Pkwy. & Hwy. 278 | 843.341.3347 Enjoy pancakes, waffles, house-made fruit sauces, crepes, Crème Brûlée French Toast, shrimp & grits, crab benedict, shrimp omelet with lobster cream sauce. Gluten free items.

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15 Executive Park Rd. | 843.785.7006 | stellinihhi.com Family owned & operated since 1989! Popular Italian appetizers and entrees from NY & Northern NJ. Delicious pasta, poultry, veal, seafood, beef and lamb all expertly prepared.

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20 Executive Park Road | 843.785.6000 | studiodining.com Dine while enjoying watching artists paint in the elegant studio. The menu uses the finest regional, natural & organic ingredients. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan menu offerings.

Sea Pines Center | 843.671.6136 | trufflescafe.com Local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, soups, sandwiches, and salads.

Specialties include glazed grouper, mango salmon, crab cakes, meatloaf and fried shrimp.

Vine

1 N Forest Beach Drive | 843.686.3900 From marinated octopus to field greens from nearby St. George, the offerings at this intimate bistro are a treat for all. Mediterranean cuisine with a hint of Asian fusion. Reservations.

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133 Belfair Town Village | 843.815.8226 Authentic Mexican taqueria, serving delicious food “inspired by Mexican cuisine from Baja, Mexico, to Santa Barbara, California.” Owner Andrew Farbman created Amigos’ famous BBQ Chicken Salad. Amigos uses the finest ingredients.

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Sheridan Park | 843.815.6736 | britishopenpub.net Pub-style restaurant featuring authentic English food. Excellent signature fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, steak and mushroom pie, and bangers and mash. Also wide selection of American appetizers and entrées. Lunch & dinner daily.

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Captain Woody’s

17 State of Mind St. | 843.757.6222 “Fresh Seafood, Cold Beer & Great Happy Hour & Still A Locals Favorite For Over 30 Years!” Dine inside or outside. Serving fresh seafood, sandwiches, soups and salads at affordable prices.

ChowDaddy’s

15 Towne Dr. | 843.757.CHOW(2469) | chowdaddys.com Focusing on buns, bowls, and tacos and great libations. Enjoy salads, sliders, a house ground rib eye burger, or their famous smoked fried chicken. Serving lunch & dinner daily.

Cinco Mexican Grill

102 Buckwalter Pkwy | 843.815.2233 | cincomexgrill.com Authentic Mexican cuisine made from scratch using traditional and modern recipes. Popular dishes include Cinco Bowl, Piña Fajitas, Carnitas, Enchiladas, Chimichangas, Flautas & flan.

Corner Perk

843.816.5674 | cornerperk.com A coffeehouse/brunch restaurant where city meets South. Locally roasted Coffees, Teas, Espresso drinks, Cold Brew, Frappes, Skillets, Omelettes, Wraps, Sandwiches, and Salads.

Gourmet on Wheels/Grab and Go

61 Riverwalk Blvd. | 843.970.3030 | gourmetonwheels.org Providing individually prepared healthy meals and delivers to your door weekly. Check out their Gourmet Grab and Go store with fresh made salads, meals, smoothies and more.

Grind Coffee Roasters

1 Sherington Drive | 843.368.3348 | grindroasters.com Specialty coffee made with beans from Columbia, Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya and more. Options include infused coffee barrel-aged in bourbon and whiskey barrels, and coffee infused with essential oils.

Island Bagel & Deli

17 Sherington Dr. | 843.815.5300 | islandbagelanddeli.com The island's only New York style boiled bagels made from scratch daily. Choose from 16 flavors of bagels, 12 home-made cream cheeses, pastries & breakfast sandwiches. For lunch: specialty hoagies, classic sandwiches & salads.

Jack Frost

25 William Pope Center | 843.705.5669 jackfrosticecream@gmail.com Fresh, frozen treats from scratch. Try flavors like cake batter and cookie dough, or their sorbets made with seasonal fruits. Stop by the parlor, where you can sit outside and perhaps sight Jack the alligator. Available off site for parties and events.

Nonna Lucia

5 Godfrey Place | 843.707.4281 | blufftonnonnalucia.com Bluffton's only BYOB! Nonna Lucia is a casual award winning Italian Restaurant, Early dining daily, live music every Friday and Saturday evening.

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Olive & Fig

1533 Fording Island Road | 843.707.1934 Olive & Fig provides guests with a unique opportunity to experience authentic Mediterranean cuisine. The menu features Lebanese and Greek dishes alongside traditional Mediterranean fare, and gluten free and vegetarian options.

Truffles

Belfair Towne Village | 843.815.5551 | trufflescafe.com Casual cafe featuring the “freshest and finest of everything!” Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups and garden salads. Covered patio. Lunch, dinner daily. Full cocktail bar. Happy hour from 4-6.

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a pivotal point The year 2020 will be remembered as a pivotal point in American history.

Looking back at this moment we will understand how a culmination of events has changed our behavior and perception of reality and influenced the future in a profound manner, similar in significance to America entering World War II, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the opening of China relations or the 9/11 attacks.

The convergence of several events — the COVID19 pandemic, the killing of George Floyd, an angrily divided public, a presidency that made belittling seem an acceptable behavior, and a misinformed public — are a dangerous combination.

The result is a mix of despair, hope, protest, hate speech, distrust and an uneven ability to do what is best for the nation. It is the kind of scenario that our opponents Russia and China are welcoming as they watch how our infighting and less-than-stellar response to the crisis made us lose credibility on the world stage.

Suddenly, all our weaknesses have been exposed at once: an unprepared health care system; a political process that has been marred by party self-interest for decades; an antiquated voting system; uncontrolled means of distributing false information to large audiences; mainstream media that has lost objectivity on both sides of the aisle; our inability to accept non-white Americans as equal; an outdated school system; and a fast-rising income gap.

There are important issues that we need to re-think, revamp and rebuild if we want to continue to prosper as a nation. We must consent that affordable health care for all is doable and necessary.

High-speed internet is a utility that should be available everywhere, and we can revolutionize our learning system by using technology and smaller coaching centers to give all students a chance to succeed.

We should recognize that a more just distribution

of wealth is not anti-capitalistic as other nations prove.

We should acknowledge that having different opinions should be welcomed as part of our democratic process. We must learn to overcome our differences so that we can come together instead of being divided, and voting should be as simple as swiping a credit card.

We need to embrace that taking care of our planet will be a good investment of our know-how, technology and capital and will pay triple dividends to the economy, our humanity and the environment and make us a leader in sustainability.

All of these principles are the backbone of a strong, healthy, happy and productive society.

Our behavior will have changed in many other ways, such as learning how to become productive while working from home; that not every suburban household needs two cars, and we’ve discovered ways to travel virtually.

There are a myriad of other changes in behavior that are hard to anticipate, but hopefully they include learning how to think critically and form unbiased opinions based on facts and that “free” information is often worth as much as we paid for it.

The events of 2020 can take us in two different directions. One would follow the model of the demise of the Roman Empire that crumbled because of infighting and incapable leadership, but the more desirable model would have us trail the Italian Renaissance that followed the Black Death marking the transition from the Middle Ages to Modernity. It was grounded in an intellectual and cultural movement that is recognized for achievements in the arts, architecture, philosophy, science, technology and exploration.

WILL THE EVENTS OF 2020 BE FOLLOWED BY THE AMERICAN RENAISSANCE?

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MARC FREY : media entrepreneur mfrey@freymedia.com [PHOTO OF MARC BY MIKE RITTERBECK]