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A NUMBER OF LOCAL NONPROFITS are planning, or in the process

to be converted to a maintenance endowment when the needed

of, capital campaigns. Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has

resources arrive, making this a simple process (as long as donors

a lot of experience working with nonprofits as they undertake such

know that is the plan). We handle the investments and protect the

campaigns. Here are some things to consider when embarking on such

monies from being used for other purposes. Donors appreciate this

an extensive venture:

fiscal foresight. 2. Prepare for additional activity. The pace at

“BUILDING”

which contributions arrive during a campaign is significantly more than your staff may be ready to handle. There are gifts to process, gift acknowledgements and thank you letters

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to send, and invoices to pay related to the project. But you will have enough to do to just raise the money and communicate progress to your donors. NOTE: The Community Foundation is set up to handle such volume. If you create

1. Plan the budget carefully. The budget should include the actual

a campaign fund here to receive gifts, the processing, receipting,

construction/purchase costs, and also a sufficient contingency. It

and financial reporting is on our shoulders.

is better to plan a bit higher and come in under budget. And one

3. Solicitation licenses. Legally, you must have a license to solicit

more thing: After all costs have been calculated and an appropriate

contributions in any state that requires it—so be cautious if you plan

contingency determined—add another 20%. This 20% will form

to request support from donors who live in other states. (Currently,

the basis of a maintenance endowment for the facility. Consider

nearly 40 of the 50 states require such a license.) Most local nonprofits only have a license to solicit in South Carolina. So you may need to factor this into your cost/time for your

The Community Foundation has a lot of experience working with nonprofits undertaking capital campaigns.

campaign. NOTE: The Community Foundation has a license to solicit in each of the states that requires it. Therefore, if the solicitation is for a fund housed here, that is one less thing you’ll need to worry about. Living generously is made manifest by supporting efforts as critical as capital campaigns. Whether or

not your nonprofit partners with the Community Foundation, consider

that for 10 years following construction, maintenance will be

the above items carefully. Your success will create a more successful

minimal. During that time, endowment investments will be growing.

community for all of us.

When the HVAC needs repair or replacement after that time, there will be money available to handle it. It is much easier to start a maintenance endowment at the time of the campaign than 10 years

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hence. People’s imaginations are sparked by the promise of the new

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facility, not by repairing a roof. NOTE: The Community Foundation

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry

can set up a fund for receiving contributions for the capital project,

AT THE HELM

Spring renewal

PHOTO BY ARNO DIMMLING

Dear Reader, May is generally considered a month of renewal, with nature in full bloom all around the Lowcountry. It seems an appropriate month to announce that Lori Goodrige-Cribb, the long-term publisher of Hilton Head Monthly, has decided to take on a new challenge in her life. We thank her for her many years with the company and root for her to be successful in her new endeavors. My husband, Marc, who grew up with ink in his blood, and I will take a more active leadership role while at the same time making room for a younger generation to carry forward the mission of Monthly: Connecting the Lowcountry by publishing inspiring and informative stories covering all aspects of life in the communities we serve. Since we are celebrating mothers and cutest kids this month, I don’t want to miss the opportunity to announce the youngest member of the Monthly family: William, the newborn son of Rebecca and David Kerns. Rebecca has been a pillar of our publication for many years and we are so happy that their wish to become proud parents is now a reality. Throughout the year, we will be highlighting all the team members, writers and photographers who contribute their talent to make Monthly possible. William Ashby Kerns Rebecca Kerns was born on March 11. Proud Mother In the meantime, we encourage you to connect with us and give us input on new stories and issues that are close to your heart, or suggest ways you might be able to lend your own talents to make us the best online and print media platform in Bluffton, on Hilton Head Island and beyond. You can do so by emailing editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com or filling out the form in the “About” section of Monthly’s Facebook page. Gratefully, Anuska Frey, Publisher

ABOUT THE COVER: The May cover features Lily Caroline Collins, winner of Hilton Head Monthly’s 2017 Cutest Kids Contest. This year’s contest took place on our Facebook page. We asked people to “like” our page and then “like” the photo they thought was the cutest. In just 15 days, more than 12,500 “likes” were cast. Lily racked up the most with more than 1,000 “likes.” Find many photos from this year’s contest, starting on Page 60. Find the rest on our Facebook page. The cover photo was taken by Lloyd Wainscott. 10 hiltonheadmonthly.com

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES HILTONHEADMONTHLY.COM

PHOTOS: RBC HERITAGE Check out photos from this year’s RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing on Page 78. Find even more images online.

EVENTS: YOUR WEEK AHEAD Looking for something fun to do? Find everything that is happening around the Lowcountry in our online events calendar.

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

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

FEATURES 32

18 n ONE STEP AT A TIME Hilton Head National Golf Course faces new uncertain future

32 n WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Catch up with Charles Mangan, who now lives in Manhattan

34 n M EET THE BLIGENS Learn the story behind one of Hilton Head Island’s first families

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40 n BEHIND THE TOUR Chairman of All Saints Garden Tour has ‘a passion for whatever she does’

50 n WOMEN AT WORK Women breaking ground in ‘nontraditional jobs’ in the Lowcountry

68 n WIN MOTHER’S DAY It’s hard out there for a mom. Make it a little easier with a perfect Mother’s Day

82 n WIND & WAVES Windsurfing on Hilton Head: Then and Now

86 n T URNING THE PAGE

Outside Hilton Head offers a wild way to bring teams together

94 n MEMORY BEARS Volunteer creates sentimental stuffed animals to help survivors cope with loss

96 n M EDICAL GUIDE The most comprehensive health and wellness guide in the Lowcountry

98 n LIFE ON A LAKE

4 n CONTACT US 10 n AT THE HELM 10 n ONLINE 14 n NEWS 18 n VIBE 32 n PEOPLE 44 n BUSINESS 56 n ON THE MOVE 72 n SHOPPING 74 n FASHION 76 n BOOKS 78 n GOLF 82 n SPORTS 86 n ENVIRONMENT 94 n HEALTH 98 n HOME 114 n REAL ESTATE 138 n CALENDAR 156 n SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT 159 n DINING 176 n LAST CALL

Custom-built home takes advantage of ideal freshwater location

159 n C AKE SANDWICH This special birthday treat is a fun presentation for lunch or brunch

166 n STREET SMART Hilton Head Island’s home for American bar food gets healthy 12 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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MAY DAY (MAY 1) HILTON HEAD BOAT SHOW (MAY 6-7)

KENTUCKY DERBY (MAY 6) HILTON HEAD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (MAY 7-8) BLUFFTON VILLAGE FESTIVAL (MAY 13) SWEATFEST (MAY 13) MOTHER’S DAY (MAY 14) TECH FEST 2017 (MAY 18) ARMED FORCES DAY (MAY 20)

RIB BURNOFF & BARBECUE FEST (MAY 20) ALL SAINTS GARDEN TOUR (MAY 20) RAMADAN BEGINS (MAY 26) HILTON HEAD ART FESTIVAL (MAY 27-28) HILTON HEAD CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT (MAY 28)

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BLUFFTON OFFERS HOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE TO INCOME-QUALIFIED RESIDENTS The town of Bluffton is seeking applicants for its Neighborhood Assistance Program, which offers repairs to homes and properties of low- to moderate-income residents. This program, which is operated through the town of Bluffton’s Affordable Housing Committee, offers assistance with repairs for projects such as leaking roofs, unstable or unsafe floors, failing septic tanks, inaccessible private roads, removing broken or unwanted items from a resident’s property, removing unsafe structures from a resident’s property, ensuring local emergency services have an official address to a resident’s property and assisting in obtaining proper paperwork for heirs’ property. To qualify for assistance, applicants must have an income that does not exceed 60 percent of the median income for Beaufort County. For example, a gross income of less than $40,260 for a family of four would qualify for this program. Applicants are required to bring in three paycheck stubs for income qualification. For more information about the services offered or the income qualifications, call Brad Mole, the community business development coordinator, at 843-706-7818 or email bmole@townofbluffton.com.

HILTON HEAD, BLUFFTON PUT ON NATIONAL STAGE Hilton Head Island and Bluffton were both put on a national stage recently. The Weather Channel was on location on the first day of spring, March 20, and more than 9 million viewers tuned in. The following week, reality show “The Bachelorette” came to town and filmed an upcoming episode on the island and in Bluffton. The national spotlight returned once again as the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing took place April 10-16 at Harbour Town Golf Links. The PGA Tour tournament was televised by The Golf Channel and CBS.

ROMEO AND JULIET BORN HOURS APART AT COASTAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL Romeo Archangel Hernandez was born at 2:06 p.m. Sunday, March 19, at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville. Juliet Evangeline Shifflett was born 18 hours and 8 minutes later the following morning at the same hospital. The children’s parents were in adjacent rooms but didn’t make the connection until newborn photographer Cassie Clayshulte noticed the babies’ names and coordinated a “Romeo and Juliet”-themed photo shoot. Those images went viral, drawing the attention of national media and morning TV shows such as “Today” and “Good Morning America.”

BLUFFTON RANKED S.C.’S MOST ENTERPRISEFRIENDLY CITY In a recent report, Palmetto Promise Institute unveiled the most enterprisefriendly cities in the state. Topping the list is the town of Bluffton. Buoyed by an impressive decadal population growth, healthy job growth and a low business tax burden, Bluffton scored a total of 81.07 points out of a possible 100 points. Mauldin, Greer, Simpsonville and Fountain Inn round out the top five, respectively. To determine the strength of a city’s enterprise friendliness, PPI used a formula that measured and scored four major categories: economic vitality, business tax burden, community allure and transportation infrastructure. Co-authored by Dr. John Hill of American Indicators and Dr. Oran Smith and Adam Crain of Palmetto Promise Institute, the report compiles data in the aforementioned categories and ranks cities based on that data. “The town focused on economic recovery throughout and after the recession as Bluffton established a business-friendly framework,” Bluffton town manager Marc Orlando said. “Town leaders were clear they wanted Bluffton to emerge as a regional leader in economic development. I am proud our staff members diligently work every day to support commerce.”

NEWS

BOARD OF EDUCATION REVISES SCHOOL CALENDAR The Beaufort County Board of Education recently revised the 2017-18 academic calendar, changing the first day of school from Monday, Aug. 21, to Thursday, Aug. 17. By state law, no South Carolina public school can begin classes prior to the third Monday in August, which this year is Aug. 21. But legislation recently approved by the General Assembly allows school districts to begin the 2017-18 year on Thursday, Aug. 17, because of the solar eclipse that will affect much of South Carolina on Aug. 21. Under the newly revised 2017-18 calendar, students will not attend school on that day, though it will be a work day for teachers and staff. The 2017-18 calendar still includes a longer winter break, a preference indicated by parents and district employees in recent online surveys. The version approved by the school board adds an additional day to winter break, which will now begin on Thursday, Dec. 21. Schools will close for holidays on Sept. 4, Labor Day; Nov. 22-24, Thanksgiving; Dec. 21-Jan. 5, winter break; Jan. 15, Martin Luther King Jr. Day; and March 30, Good Friday. The final day of classes remains May 31, 2018.

SOLAR ENERGY COMPANY TO HIRE 200 IN JASPER COUNTY

’THE BIG CHILL’ MANSION SELLS FOR $1.76 MILLION After four years on the market, the Beaufort mansion featured in the movies “The Big Chill” and “The Great Santini” has finally sold — and for much less than the original $4.5 million asking price. New York City developer Katie Cunningham, a Beaufort native, recently purchased Tidalholm Mansion for $1.76 million. The 7,400-square-foot waterfront property, located at 1 Laurens St. in Beaufort, includes 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms.

Dominion, an energy company headquartered in Virginia, recently announced that it plans to construct, own and operate 81 megawatts of solar generating capacity in Jasper County. Two projects — a 71.4-megawatt facility that would be South Carolina's largest and a 10-megawatt array — are expected to enter service in 2017. Dominion's Solvay Solar EnergyJasper County facility, located near Ridgeland, will occupy nearly 900 acres. South Carolina Electric & Gas has signed a long-term power purchase agreement for the electricity produced at the facility. Solvay — an international chemicals and advanced materials company with U.S. sites in Charleston, Greenville, Piedmont, Rock Hill and Spartanburg, among others – will purchase all of the associated renewable energy credits for 15 years. Approximately 200 jobs are expected to be created during construction of the facility this year.

CORRECTIONS In the April issue, we printed the following errors: • We incorrectly identified the junior golf academy where Hanna Kiefer is a student. She attends the Junior Players Golf Academy. • We incorrectly spelled the last name of high school wrestler Alex Braden. • We incorrectly credited Hilton Head Makeup Artistry & Esthetics in our Heritage fashion section.

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REPAIRS BEING MADE TO ROWING AND SAILING CENTER IN SC Work to repair the Rowing and Sailing Center at Squire Pope Road Community Park has begun. Nix Construction started the project on March 21 and expects to be complete it by June 20. Repair work includes work on the pier, pier handrails and the floating dock. The dock will be closed until repairs are complete.

SEA PINES REACHES AGREEMENT WITH UBER Sea Pines Community Services Associates has reached a longterm service agreement with Uber, a ride-sharing service. The agreement provides full entry for Uber drivers to pick up and drop off property owners, guests and visitors within the Sea Pines community. The services had been suspended in Sea Pines earlier in the year after negotiations over gate fees failed. In addition to Sea Pines, Uber also operates in Hilton Head Plantation, Palmetto Dunes and Shipyard. Those communities automatically charge Uber drivers $2 per trip

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Hilton Head National Golf Course faces new uncertain future BY KINGSTON RHODES | PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

hen Bill Palmer shook hands with Jim McGlothlin after a Las Vegas golf outing dinner in February 1988, it set in motion an almost 30-year journey for Palmer — and soon may also set a new course for the future of the greater Bluffton and Hilton Head Island area. That late-night handshake closed the deal to start Scratch Golf Company as a new subsidiary of McGlothlin's Virginia-based United Company. The immediate goal was to purchase a quality piece of land in Bluffton and build the first true public course in the area. Today, three decades later, that handshake may result in the re-shaping of southern Beaufort County as the first major development to emerge from the recently established Beaufort County Community Development Code. That handshake culminated in Hilton Head National Golf Course. An aspiring young golf professional, Palmer was managing the Hilton Head Company's golf operations in the 1980's after starting his career on Charles Fraser's team at Sea Pines. But Hilton Head Island was in a period of flux in the mid-1980s and Palmer's aspiration seemed far-fetched until that fateful outing with McGlothlin — an extremely successful entrepreneurial attorney who had founded United Company and turned it into a diversified global energy and private investment company. “Jim had a second home here on the island,” Palmer said. “I had given him some golf lessons, and we hit it off as friends. He invited me to join him and some other executives from his company for a gathering in Las Vegas. That final night we were just having a nice conversation after dinner and he casually asked what I wanted to do

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in life. I described my hopes to build a top-quality public course near Hilton Head that would be visible from U.S. 278 because I strongly believed such a course could be very successful due to the fact that the resort courses and private courses on the island had become too expensive. I told him I was looking for some investors, and he shocked me by saying, ‘Let's do it, but I don't want other investors — just you Bill Palmer and me.” As it turned out, McGlothlin was already friends with golf legend Gary Player. "So when we met with Gary, he was totally on board with the idea,” Palmer said. “He was excited about getting started with his new design team. We put four parcels of land together, which gave us plenty of room for the course and more if we wanted — but Jim had this amazing vision and felt that the course would be even more special if there were no houses around it whatsoever. Jim believed that if we made our club the very best public golf course in the area, by keeping it in pristine condition and giving it a memorable name along with the Gary Player designer label, the course could flourish. He insisted we didn't need housing to be successful, which everyone at the time thought was crazy.”

Palmer, McGlothin, Jeff Myers and Gary Player.

Palmer, Player and McGlothin.

For more than 20 years, that's the way things stood. The course was an instant hit and became known as one of the best public golf courses in the Southeast. A nationally televised tournament, the Amoco-Centel Championship, was held at Hilton Head National in the early 1990s, and all was good. But things changed in 2010 when Scratch Golf was notified that plans for the new Bluffton Parkway called for it to slice directly through the course, eliminating nine of the course’s 27 holes. "We suddenly became a different golf experience," Palmer said. "We were still profitable, but it forced us to think about what else we could do with our 300 acres. The environment around us was changing, and we needed to be good stewards of our investment." Scratch Golf also learned that Beaufort County's Planning Department had crafted new development guidelines that had been 10 years in the making to better cope with a surge of residential growth. Called the Community Development Code, the guidelines received national recognition as a tool to prevent urban sprawl and instead “promote walkable, mixed-use neighborhood communities within certain sectors of the county,” according to the code. “If we decided to develop, our acreage was to become the first major initiative under the new code,” Palmer said, “so we started working with the county more than a year ago to make that happen, and we've cooperated totally with county planners from day one. We want our project to be something special — just like our golf course was 30 years ago.” Despite their careful planning, noisy opposition to any development on the site has been raised by Bluffton residents worried about the impact of any largescale project. So a special sub-committee has been charged with finding solutions to concerns about traffic, density and the environment before moving things up the ladder to the county’s Natural Resources Committee and before seeking full Beaufort County Council approval. “Such fears are understandable” said county councilmember Mike Covert of Bluffton at a recent open meeting, "but May 2017 19

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new people are going to keep coming to our area whether we like it or not, and the best way to deal with this inescapable phenomenon is proper planning. That's what the code is all about. It's far better than helter-skelter development.” At a different public meeting, County Council chairman Paul Sommerville chimed in on the issue, too: “Growth in Bluffton is inevitable,” he said. “And we need to make the best of it.” As the meeting concluded, an attendee also voiced an opinion on any growth plans: “Truth is that greater Bluffton is still a small town at heart, despite its population boom, and like many small towns across America that have experienced growing pains, the locals can become skeptical and often hostile to things that might cause change to their traditional lifestyle.” Councilman Gerry Stewart of Sun City is currently taking a neutral position on the course development but says he sees “a lot of plusses” to the village-type plans currently on the table — “especially something like the performing arts and entertainment center that can serve people in both Bluffton and from Hilton Head.” Council member Stu Rodman of Hilton Head concurs. “I see the location as a logical spot for some important facilities that can be enjoyed or used by the public,” he said recently. So what can be expected of the new Hilton Head National? Here are four key components of the site’s future:

1. Vision for the Community “Our vision, consistent with the village place type that has recently been assigned to the property by the county, is a walkable community that includes unique retail and culinary venues, educational and entertainment venues, connected adult and senior living and medical space, hotels and conference space, and open space,” Hilton Head National officials said. “It will be designed so that one can walk, bike or drive to and from one area of the property to the other. In accordance with best management practices and county requirements, development on site will be coordinated and evolve with future needs and required infrastructure improvements.” 20 hiltonheadmonthly.com

2. Public Spaces “While nearly 300 acres is a significant amount of property to develop, we feel very strongly that a significant amount of that should remain in open space. Whether that be naturally occurring space including lakes, wetlands, etc., or additional parks and walking trails on the property,” officials said. “We also intend to make our adventure park a truly interactive and educational facility, well as entertaining to our guests. We want a unique experience that will set the region apart from nearby areas and allow it to continue to be a special place, to live, work, recreate and visit.”

3. Environmental Sensitivity “For the past 27 years, we have been very mindful of our legal and civic obligation to protect the environment. That commitment will not change,” National officials said. “To the contrary of what some say, we believe that with a carefully designed and managed plan, not only will the development not negatively impact the surrounding ecosystem, but will enhance it.”

4. Obstacles & Success “We plan to take this process one step at a time. We must first obtain approval from County Council. When that occurs, we will work toward our next goal of focusing on the details of the layout and design that best fits our plans and meets the county’s requirements,” officials said. “Success will be measured not by the length of time required, but by the quality and uniqueness of the end result. Our goal is to be known as forward-thinkers in the evolution of Beaufort County. Many thought 29 years ago that to come into the county from the island to build a public golf course was simply not feasible. We want to show once again that we have the ability to think ahead and plan what will hopefully be an example of a unique, quality experience for residents and visitors alike.” M

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DIVERSITY 101

Is advertising reflecting or driving social change? BY GLORIA HOLMES, PH.D.

Dr. Gloria Holmes is a professor emeritus at the School of Education at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. Committed to promoting cultural literacy in schools and communities, she has worked as a diversity trainer for the AntiDefamation League and has conducted anti-bias workshops for the Connecticut State Department of Education.

ne morning, as I slowly began my day by doing minor chores and letting my mind glide over the televised news, a commercial for Target stopped me in my tracks. In the commercial, I saw a black female plus-sized model wearing underwear. Although the image lasted for just a few seconds, in my mind, the commercial was delivering a powerful visual message that challenged some prevailing ideas about gender, American standards of beauty, and race. The commercial made me think about the subtle but powerful role that advertising can play to move us forward or backward as a society in terms of intercultural understanding and intergroup communication. Rather than try to erase or neutralize social difference, in this commercial Target chose to highlight it using bright colors, modern styles, rhythmic movements and cheeriness; there is laughter, fun and quirkiness. It’s a feel-good commercial, so even if you’re not a Target aficionado, the intentionality of the effort to move our society forward is laudable. The Target commercial was a lively, 22 hiltonheadmonthly.com

colorful display of many kinds of diversity. I believe that it even showed a child in a wheelchair, which introduced the subject of ableism, and challenged stereotypes that undervalue or demean people with different physical abilities. It’s possible that the Target commercial was inspired by advertising from more than 30 years ago by Benetton. The Italian fashion label broke racial and cultural barriers by using models in its ads whose skin tones ranged from chocolate brown to milky white. The models were posed in provocative ways, always touching. I remember the rainbow of skin colors and interlocked arms, legs and bodies. At the time, this was daring and inflammatory, and a reflection of the creativity of photographer Oliviero Toscani and the progressive thinking of the Benetton corporation. Toscani’s shocking images made him and his client targets of legal action and boycotts. And yet, that vision has endured, and appears to be alive and well, reinvigorated in 2017 by a Target commercial. As I reflected on the messages about race, gender and female beauty in the Target commercial, I was reminded that we are now living in a post-Barbie world. After Barbie

turned 57, even the manufacturer, Mattel, concluded that the long-legged, unnaturally shaped doll, which never reflected a living, breathing woman, had to change. We now live in a world in which a blonde, nearly paper-thin woman is no longer being offered as the standard of beauty by which all other women, regardless of their color or physical attributes, are measured. Drooping sales, not a sense of social responsibility, appears to have been responsible for Mattel’s drastic decision to re-imagine Barbie and present a line of “normal” Barbies that reflect more realistic female body proportions and a variety of body types and skin colors. These new dolls are presented as real women who reflect the real world because they are racially, ethnically and physically diverse. After thinking about the Target commercial, I decided to do some research and spend the week scanning TV commercials, looking for elements of diversity. I wanted to understand what, if anything, had changed over the past 30 years in terms of how the media generally portrayed social diversity. I wanted to know if the public conversations about diversity were being reflected in the way commercials represented America, American values, American families and American folkways. I wanted to know if, and how, our thinking had evolved on these issues. I tried to observe and be more analytical about commercials for a day or so, but was surprised to see that there were so many commercials with interracial or intercultural individuals in them that I lost track. I was not counting commercials that may have shown blacks or Hispanics or Asians interacting as a family in their own home, or a racially or culturally mixed group in a workplace setting. Over the past decade or so, we’ve become used to seeing such situations. It seems that most commercials have black, brown or Asian people somewhere in the background. What I was looking for were scenes that showed more intimacy between racial and cultural groups, or evidence of changes in attitudes in terms of how we were perceiving or experiencing “difference.” I was looking for examples of interracial relationships, or mixed-race families, or same-sex relationships, or depictions of women in ways that challenged traditional female social roles and traditional standards of female beauty. There were many pleasant surprises. For example, Dove is promoting the idea that a girl should feel free to be herself — and it’s

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dance in the same nightbeen doing so for more than club...” that is an America that 10 years and has developed exists “on your television.” The a self-esteem education projreality, according to Charles ect directed at young girls. Gallagher, a sociologist at Sanitary pad producer Always Georgia State University in is tackling the phrase “like a Atlanta, is quite different. girl,” which implies female According to him, advertisers weakness and incompetence, create a "carefully manufacwith an ad campaign designed to both empower girls and tured racial utopia, a narradeconstruct the stereotype. tive of colorblindness” that I also began to pay more ignores complex and often attention to how female beauty "I was looking for examples of interracial relationships, or difficult, racial realities. Citing was being represented in U.S. Census Bureau statistics, mixed-race families, or same-sex relationships, or depicterms of race, especially how Gallagher points out “about tions of women in ways that challenged traditional female often a dark-skinned female 80 percent of whites live in social roles and traditional standards of female beauty." was used to sell cosmetics and neighborhoods in which beauty products. During the more than 95 percent of their civil rights era, many black women began to neighbors also are white, and data show that a striking reminder that while attitudes are use the phrase “black is beautiful” as a powmost Americans have few close friends of changing, some things have not changed at all. This now infamous commercial prompted another race.” The reality is that Americans erful statement of self-determination. Now, it don’t mesh “seamlessly, bonded by a love a contentious debate about race simply is significant that there is an increasing use of of yogurt, lipstick and athletic gear” as some because the manufacturer, General Mills, women with a range of skin tones as examads suggest, according to Texeira. However, ples of beauty. By using darker-skinned mod- used a bi-racial family to promote the idea of there is cause for optimism, because ads heart health. els, manufacturers of beauty products and often reflect "… our aspirations, what we can In this commercial, the biracial daughter clothing are agreeing: “black is beautiful.” be," says Sonya A. Grier, a marketing profesasks her white mother if Cheerios are good Years ago, when commercials were for your heart, and the mother confirms becoming multicultural, I remember being sor at Stanford University. that they are. The child then takes the box both excited and dismayed by the way peoThe good news is that things are changing ple of color were being used to sell products. of Cheerios and pours some on her black around us in big and small ways. When I was father’s chest while he sleeps on the couch. I was always struck by the fact that people of a child, Crayola had a pink crayon that was The innocent child believes that this will keep called “flesh.” It implied that “normal” flesh color usually seemed to be selling laxatives, his heart healthy. was pink, and the further implication was that roach spray or toilet paper. And the black Although the commercial is clever, memoany other skin color was “not normal.” Today, women in these commercials always seemed there are multicultural crayons with a range to be portly and unglamorous, and invoked rable and cute, it sparked anger, outrage of colors reflecting a range of skin tones. a racial Aunt Jemima stereotype. However, and a great deal of controversy. But to its Do the changes accurately represent the over time things have changed, and even credit, General Mills refused to pull the ad. nation’s demographics, or interracial and Aunt Jemima has evolved. Gone are the redAmong other things, the negative response intercultural dynamics? Certainly not, but and-white headscarf, the overly large grin, was a reality check for those who would like it is hopeful that advertisers are no longer and the portly body. Today, Aunt Jemima is to think that as a society, we’ve successfully refusing to present the world as it is, and sedate, wears a tailored gray suit, and has the eradicated racial and other forms of bias. instead are presenting a world filled with look of a corporate executive. Advertising mogul Donny Deutsch put this There are many other examples of adverinto a larger social perspective when he said: color and diversity. Today, multiculturalism is not simply socially desirable; it is an irreverstising that reflect a positive response to diver- “Great advertising holds up a mirror to who we are and where we’re going.” sity. For example, both Tylenol and Honey ible social reality. In her article “Multiracial Scenes Now Maid featured LGBT families, and Wells Advertising is changing because manuCommon in TV Ads — But Critics Say Fargo showed a lesbian couple adopting a facturers see expanded markets for their Commercials Gloss Over Complicated Racial child. And a Swiffer commercial addressed products, and because in the end, the botRealities,” Erin Texeira expanded this idea overlapping types of diversity when it featom line is always profit, not public service. And yet these multicultural approaches to tured an interracial family of a white husband when she pointed out that although many of today’s commercials paint a picture in which with one arm, a black wife, and a bi-racial advertising show that you don’t have to beat “…there's an America that's full of neighborpeople over the head with messaging to child. This commercial discounts his disabilpresent social commentary, invite reflection ity, and overturns gender roles by showing hoods where black and white kids play softand construct a “new normal” that is realistic him using the Swiffer to clean their home. ball together, where biracial families email and inclusive. M However, a 2013 Cheerios commercial is photos online and where Asians and blacks 24 hiltonheadmonthly.com

MAKING CONNECTIONS S.C. Youth Leadership Conference

introduces yesterday’s executives to tomorrow’s potential leaders BY DON McLOUD

ill Moss was listening to the radio in 2014 when he heard about a program that he thought would be a perfect fit for the Hilton Head Island area. The interview had nothing to do with retirees, golf or the beach. It was a discussion about a youth leadership program at the University of Southern Maine. Moss, who spent a career in corporate management and retired to Hilton Head in 2002, realized he was hearing a great opportunity to match the area’s large population of retired executives with tomorrow’s potential leaders. “The more I learned about the program, the more I became enthused about it for here,” he says. It turns out Moss’ hunch was right. The S.C. Youth Leadership Conference is heading into its third year at the University of South Carolina Beaufort, jumping from 38 high school students in 2015 to 70 attending this year’s sold-out event from May 18 to 21. It began with Moss volunteering as conference executive director and establishing an advisory board of retired and active leaders from the fields of education, business and government. The nonprofit program is designed for high school sophomores in South Carolina. Principals or guidance counselors select students with strong leadership potential to represent their schools. The students stay in dorms at USCB’s Hilton Head Island Gateway Campus, hear from motivational speakers about leadership, and perform a day of volunteer work. Professors from state colleges discuss their science, technology, engineering and math programs. Students who complete the program can also compete for college scholarships. About 25 of the students attending this year are from Beaufort County, and five are from Jasper County. In all, 45 schools from 13 counties will be represented. The program is organized entirely by volunteers, local school administrators and USCB staff. Only USCB resident assistants, who oversee the high school students in the dorms, get paid by the program. The goal during the four-day event is to inspire the students and expose them to the basic qualities of leadership, such as perseverance, creativity and responsibility. But Moss says that’s just the beginning.

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“The key to this program that distinguishes it from other programs is we want them to practice their leadership skills,” he says. “Leaders are made, not born.”

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The program is working on ways to follow up with the students after the conference to encourage them to take on leadership roles in their schools and communities. This year, 10 of the students participating in the conference are program alumni; they’ll be serving as junior counselors for the new attendees. One of those returning students is Hilton Head Island High School graduate Nicole Arnold, now a freshman at Loyola University. She attended the inaugural event in 2015 and spoke at last year’s conference. She will be this year’s keynote speaker. “I was inspired so much,” Arnold says of her first conference. “I was that much more inspired to go out and do something awesome.” That “something awesome” occurred last summer when Arnold rode her bike 71 days across the United States. She

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plans to discuss the challenges she overcame on her 4,200-mile journey with this year’s attendees. She says she wants to motivate them “to make their lives more exciting.” Moss hopes more alumni like Arnold will stay involved with the conference to help younger students. The program is also developing webinars for alumni to watch to encourage them to continue to practice leadership. Along with alumni follow-up, Moss wants the conference to continue to grow. After this month’s event, the advisory board will discuss how to expand. “Ultimately, our goal is for this to become a statewide program,” he says. “We know we have a good model, but how do we get more students involved?” He sees the state’s businesses, particularly its large employers like Boeing, as potential linchpins to that growth. Company representatives could discuss with students the qualities they seek in employees and potentially help inspire their businesses’ future leaders. Hearing from employers would also help students focus on setting career goals and making the right choices. “This is a time in their lives when things begin to become really important,” Moss says. “They have to appreciate the fact that they only come this way once, and take responsibility for that, so that 10 years down the road they don’t say, ‘Gee, I wished I knew then what I know now.’” M

SC YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Who: 70 sophomores representing 45 schools from 13 counties in South Carolina What: Four days of motivational speakers, classes and volunteer work When: May 18-21 Where: University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Hilton Head Gateway Campus

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Melvin Abel with Sir Willie

Being at RBC Heritage is a wish come true

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elvin Abel and Patrick Conley weren’t alone in their love for golf during April’s RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, but their paths to get there certainly stand out. Abel of Georgia and Conley of Florida didn’t know each other before their trip. They were guests of the Wish of a Lifetime, a senior adult organization based in Denver. The nonprofit group was founded in 2008 by Olympic skier, World Cup gold medalist and former NFL football player Jeremy Bloom in living honor of his grandmother. Wish of a Lifetime has made more than 1,000 wishes come true for seniors in every state and from ages 65 to 110. Abel, 87, had always wanted to go to a PGA Tour tournament. He grew up on a farm and caddied at the local country club. A perk of the job was that he could play golf for free when the club wasn’t busy. That started a lifelong love of golf for the Korean War-era veteran, who served in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division. Conley, 70, took up golf at the age of 5 and was playing professional by age 19. As much as he loved the sport, it wasn’t a profession for a family man and he went into the lumberyard

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business. He eventually started his own lumber export/import business in Florida and became a consultant to Bosnia as the country rebuilt its lumber industry after the Bosnian War. His work earned him recognition from then-President Bill Clinton. Struggling with ischemic dementia, Conley’s memory now focuses only on his years of golf in Pittsburgh. Both golf fans were accompanied to the Heritage by their daughters. “Wish of a Lifetime’s mission is to shift the way society views and values aging by fulfilling seniors’ dreams and sharing their stories to inspire those of all ages,” said Sally Webster, the organization’s director of outreach. “We grant life-enriching experiences, such as reconnecting with their loved ones, helping seniors renew or celebrate their passions, or fulfilling a lifelong dream.” After experiencing a wish, 93 percent of Wish of a Lifetime participants said they felt their quality of life improved, and 76 percent said they felt their overall health improved. To learn more about the organization, go to www. wishofalifetime.org. M

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Charles Mangan BY MARCO FREY

hat was a 21-year-old kid from Hilton Head doing driving a Rolls Royce down Manhattan’s West Side Highway? It was 2012 and through some divine serendipity, Charles Mangan had just landed a dream job as assistant to his idol, Damon Dash, hip hop mogul and co-founder of Roc-A-Fella records alongside Jay Z. “Damon threw me the keys,” he explains, “And said, ‘Take my car to the wash.’” Five years later, Mangan is sitting across a high top from me in a Williamsburg bar. Though we both attended Hilton Head High, my memory of him has dimmed through the years. With the ice broken over a game of Rock Em’ Sock Em’ Robots and a Dark N’ Stormy in hand, it begins to color in. I’ve heard good rumors, but I don’t know the first thing about what Charlie does. Mangan, now 27, works in the intersection of fashion and hip hop in the city where it all started. He holds the title of Senior Product Manager at Bravado, the merchandising arm of Universal Music Group. While sporting a hoodie and sneakers, Mangan oversees the merchandising plans of such icons as Adele, Lady Gaga, and Kanye West. Under the UMG umbrella live several record labels and Bravado signs their artists to merchandise deals that go far beyond band T’s into the realm of high fashion, and immersive pop-up shops that border on art. Basically, it’s Mangan’s job is to be the liaison between each artist’s grandest ideas and Bravado’s many teams that will tackle the nitty-gritty of who, when, where, and how. At the bar, Mangan is sifting through text messages to show me the latest request from his client, Desiigner [sic], a 19 year old rapper who’s sent Mangan a drawing of a skull he’s sketched on a napkin. He’s named it “Skulliiner” [sic] and he’s hoping Mangan can bring it to life on bomber jackets, hoodies, and even motorcycle gloves. Born on Hilton Head Island on New Year's Eve, ‘89, Mangan’s childhood in Point Comfort was very much ‘un-gated’. This was the 32 hiltonheadmonthly.com

late nineties and the latest rap hits could be heard blasting from Sony Walkmen on every school bus ride. Mangan elaborates, “I was always a super fan of hip hop from the time I was real young. When I was seven, the kid next door was like, ‘Dude, check out this album.’ He was 14 so he had explicit, cool music. It was Puff Daddy and the Family, ‘No Way Out’. I heard that track ‘Been Around the World’ featuring Ma$e and there were some Biggie Smalls verses on that right after he passed. I went to my mom and said I have to have this album, I need it today.” Mangan would often bike across 278 with his friends to the skate park when in-line skating was all the rage. Remember, this was decade of Blockbuster and Mortal Kombat and obscenely oversized JNCO jeans. Besides house parties, the North End Cinema and the beach, a huge proportion of fun simply centered around driving. Friends would crowd into a car to blast the latest album bought from the music store at the old Mall at Shelter Cove, rapping along to the hottest track. The summer following high school, Mangan drove to Charlotte to catch Kanye West on his Glow in the Dark tour. West had teamed up with pop-artist Takashi Murakami to create an immersive spectacle. While for most, merchandise was an afterthought, here was a music producer that had thoroughly designed the visual language of his tour from the stage design down to every T-shirt. “I didn’t realize it affected me at the time, but it did,” remarks Mangan. Little did he

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know he’d see Kanye again, in a very different context. Enrolled in USC Columbia as a Sports and Entertainment major, Mangan kept his ears close to the developments in hip hop, quickly developing an attraction to New York City. But he wondered how he would get a foothold there. When the time came for his required internship, he racked his brain. He had heard that a Hilton Head native, McKenzie Eddy, was working for his idol Damon Dash. “I was like, wow, someone from the island is the president of Damon’s label, who I grew up idolizing. It was my definition of New York City success.” Mangan made the big city leap together with longtime friend Mac DeRose and fellow hip-hop enthusiast Daniel Benny. He started a podcast in his bedroom, inviting McKenzie for his first interview, and naming it after a bubbling trend: “Red Shoes, Duh.” Mangan asked striking questions that showed he’d done his homework. Some time later, when he asked McKenzie if Dash needed an intern, she said, no; he needed an assistant. Moving up just days after finals and staying on his cousin’s couch, Mangan started working for Dash. He jokes, “It was surreal that every day one of my idols would come into the office, kidding around with me, calling me “Bieber Bangs”. But It wasn’t just his eccentric personality that thrilled Mangan. Dash always prophesied to Mangan that, “Music’s done.” He knew that as music left the sphere of the physical, merchandise had become the physical arm of the artist. “I was always into fashion,” remarks Mangan, “But he helped me think of the business and melding that with my passion for hip hop. People use the word lightly, but he is a true mogul: he was doing motor oil, magazines, a high end fashion line, meanwhile still releasing music. He would just stroll in, light a joint and be like, ‘Let’s run through the white board.’” Mangan would stay on his cousin’s couch for a whole year before finally affording his own apartment in the city. Cut to Spring, 2016. Mangan had landed at Universal Music Group, working on artists’ web stores, but he longed for more. When a new CEO at Bravado came on board, he jumped at the chance to help shape the new direction of the company and applied to be Senior Product Manager. It was his opportunity to work directly with artists and lead creative initiatives on a global scale, a dream job for Mangan. At 26, he was quite young for the position but peers in the company knew his depth. “I told him, ‘I can do this,” explains Mangan, “Just give me some projects and watch what I do.” A year into this new role, I ask Mangan what motivates him today. Though he must ensure his artists’ profit off their merchandise, what truly drives him is recreating the excitement he once felt surrounding his childhood idols. “I want the young kids to be like, ‘Oh this just dropped!’ and they’re camping outside the store. I want to recreate the feeling I used to have when a new album would come out and I would drive in my car with the windows down, rapping every word. My goal is to create memories.” It’s been almost nine years since Mangan witnessed Kanye West’s might on stage. Little did he know that he would end up in his living room for a business meeting. Mangan explains, “He got off the couch and was like, ‘Nice to meet you, I’m Kanye.’” M Editor’s Note: In this series, we catch up with young Hilton Head Island and Bluffton natives who are now making their mark elsewhere. The article highlights their blossoming lives and how their hometown helped shape who they are today. To nominate a person, email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com. May 2017 33

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FIRST FAMILIES OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND

THE BLIGENS Back row left to right: Noreen Woods, Anthony Woods, Selena Woods, Assad Woods, Sharwayne Miller, Sharon Miller, Dante Madison, Laverne Madison Front row left to right: Anthony Johnson, Vivian Woods, Jeremiah Miller, Dorothy Miller Not present: Samuel Bligen, Muriel Woods, Jerome Bligen, Karen Bligen, Elizabeth Bligen, Dawn Bligen, Melba Bligen, Linda Bligen, Ernest Holland, Todd Woods, Isaiah Woods, Ernest Nicholas Holland, Lennitt Bligen, Barbara Lew, Anthony Phillips, Dominick Phillips

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he stories of the first families of Hilton Head Island have many similarities. For example, most families came to the island as slaves and decided, upon emancipation, to make Hilton Head their ancestral homes. In this regard, the Bligen family is no different. What makes the family unique, however, is that their ancestral line is richly populated with people who had the strength and the wherewithal to step out of the “norm” and face challenges that other people dare not consider. Courage has many faces. Usually, it is 34 hiltonheadmonthly.com

motivated by a steadfast desire to achieve an objective, or it is motivated by fear of failure. But regardless of the motivation, courage tends to emerge at just the right time — at the exact moment when an extraordinary response is needed. For the Bligens, time after time and situation after situation, the family faced difficult challenges, and it was their courage and strength that allowed them to survive and prevail. The Heritage Library Foundation documents the long history of the Bligen family. Their history can be traced as far back

as 1820, when patriarch Cyrus Bligen and his wife, Tina, purchased 50 acres of land and settled in Hilton Head’s Squire Pope area. Cyrus and Tina lived on the island, and Census records list them as farmers. The assumption is that Cyrus, like most former slaves, had developed the skills and ability to work the land, and find creative ways to support his family. For Cyrus, a former slave who began his life as a free man with nothing but the clothes on his back, to be able to buy land was a great accomplishment in itself. But

PEOPLE his name also appears in the following documents: the 1868 South Carolina voter registration for the Bluffton/Hilton Head electoral districts, St. Luke’s Parrish; the 1868 Agricultural Census; and the 1865-72 U.S. Freedman Bureau Labor Contracts, Indenture and Apprenticeship. Those records brought Cyrus to life. The voter registration roll information was especially significant because of the courage it took for a former slave to choose to validate his manhood and his personhood by voting. Cyrus wanted to be counted as a newly recognized American citizen, one who could vote and be listed as self-employed. That epitomized the courage he had, and the pride he felt in his newly earned citizenship. Imagine what it would be like for a recently freed slave who, after a lifetime of enslavement, submission and debasement, was willing to accept the challenge of full citizenship; of learning a new way of living and being. Most importantly, he had to develop a new way of thinking about himself in a country that had considered him less than human. For former slaves, freedom was a brand-new concept. It wasn’t something that could be defined for them in a manual or discussed openly among themselves; learning how to nurture and grow selfconfidence, a sense of human dignity, pride, and self-worth, were extraordinary challenges. They had to re-define their relationship to each other and to the world outside of their community. Cyrus’ story is continued through the lives of his two sons, Frank and Abram. They also chose to raise their families on Hilton Head Island. By the time the Civil War broke out, Abram was still legally a slave, and old enough to fight. Records show that he enlisted in the Union Army on April 25, 1863, as a private in the U.S. Colored Troops 21st Regiment, Company B. At the time, joining the Union Army and risking their lives to fight for the principle of freedom was a selfless act of bravery for slaves; they were choosing to risk dying as soldiers rather than dying as slaves. After three years of service, the war ended and Abram and his older brother Frank wanted to continue serving and protecting their community. So in 1869, they decided to join the local militia, carrying on their father’s example of strength and courage and passing it along to their descendants, as well. Abram’s great-grandson William Jr. is

another example of determination and courage. Even though William lived in New York for several years, he was drawn to Hilton Head, and he returned to the island to build a home on the land that was passed down to him from his grandfather. He wanted to have a central place for his family to gather and live as a community; this was very important to him. Once he said that he cleared the land “so that his grandchildren would always have a place to go.” When his house was completed, he installed a plaque at the front door that reads: “In the name of Jesus Christ I, William Bligen, dedicate this house in honor of my grandfather, William Bligen, Sr. 1874-1958, who sweated & died on this land for his children to come.” The plaque stands as a daily reminder of the struggles and sacrifices that the family endured to hold on to the land that was so dear to them. Today, several generations have passed, and the Bligens still live on the land that Cyrus worked so hard to acquire and maintain. William Jr. spent his life as a hardworking family man, but until he turned 69, he didn’t know how to read. After spending a lifetime enduring daily embarrassment because of his illiteracy, he chose to achieve his lifelong goal of learning how to read and write. And he went on to become an author and community activist. His self-published book, “Road Out of Darkness,” describes his struggle to overcome illiteracy, his work as a tunnel builder and his experiences in the military. Like most of the land on Hilton Head that is owned by native islanders, the Bligen land is considered to be heirs property, and as such, like many native island families, they have had to go to court to keep their land. The Bligens have been engaged in a legal battle to keep the land in their family since 2005. Vivian Woods, a direct descendant of Cyrus Bligen, is leading the fight. Like Cyrus, Vivien has exhibited tremendous strength and courage in challenging the legal obstacles that are putting her family land at risk. However, she is working hard to navigate the legal system and is determined to keep the land in the family. Vivian’s fight is a difficult one, but she is demonstrating the fortitude and determination of the long line of Bligens who came before her. Cyrus Bligen’s spirit continues to inspire and motivate his family. M

WHAT IS HEIRS PROPERTY?

Land is land. Either you own it, or you don’t. Like any other asset, it has a value that can be calculated into a cost, right? Well, interestingly enough, the answer to that question varies, depending on whom you’re asking. To most people, the answer is a clear and definitive yes. However, to a member of the Gullah-Geechee community, or a native islander, the answer might be a resounding no. Confused? Let me explain. For 400 years, the Gullah-Geechee lived along 79 coastal Sea Islands from North Carolina to Florida and roughly 35 miles inland. The Gullah people are proud, and have a rich language and culture that has endured for generations. However, today, the Gullah culture is struggling to preserve its identity, and its identity is rooted in the land. For the Gullah people, the land symbolizes a cultural bond that is as powerful as the island’s trees that weather every storm. The challenge that the Gullah people face is keeping their culture alive so it won’t disappear or be forgotten. In this regard, one of the most important initiatives to validate the people and the culture was the federal establishment of the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor. This came about through an act of Congress on Oct. 12, 2006. This designation highlights and recognizes, among other things, a special non-traditional and uncommon connection between the land and its people that many considered a rarity. For the Gullah-Geechee, the land is part of their identity; it represents a spiritual and cultural bond that is deeply rooted in ways that are difficult to describe. To fully understand the complexities of heirs property, you need to examine its origins. At one time in South Carolina, the number of slaves outnumbered white slave owners. As a result, after emancipation many slaves chose to remain in the area of their enslavement. Some were given land by their owners, or they acquired abandoned land; others, through hard work and dedication, were able to purchase land. That land was transferred from relative to relative within families for generations for more than 150 years. However, that created problems because passing land down through the generations doesn’t always meet traditional contractual standards of legal ownership. The central challenge of heirs property is that the land is not just property whose value can be fixed in traditional ways. The value is personal, and for many, it is tied to a family’s history and pride. The land is part of a family’s identity. When it is thought of in those terms, Gullah-Geechee land cannot meet standard forms of land valuation. In a real sense, the land is “priceless” because it represents the love and cohesiveness of family. The land is not only a source pride because of the blood, sweat and tears that went into acquiring and keeping it. The older generations farmed it, lived on it, and in some cases, died to keep it in the family, making it impossible for families to place a price tag on its value. May 2017 35

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ARTIST LYNDA POTTER IMBUES THE WORLD WITH COLOR.

BY BARRY KAUFMAN PHOTO BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT

hose heading to this year’s Bluffton Village Festival — also known as MayFest — might notice something a little familiar about the painting on this year’s poster. It could be the subject of the painting: a beautiful Bluffton home of white siding and lush gardens down by Heyward House, across the “other” four-way stop from the old post office. Or maybe they’ll recognize something in the way the acrylics coax a rainbow of colors out of the house’s garden, or the way subtle watercolors lend an inviting layer of light to the garden. That’s the inimitable style of Lynda Potter, one of Bluffton’s most celebrated artists and one who has played a vital role in building the town’s legendary art scene. Potter realized at the young age of 7 that her dream was to be an artist. Her formal training started at age 12 with teacher Carlo Nisita. “I never really wanted to do anything else,” Potter said. She started her art career a little over 30 years ago, working primarily in watercolors and painting on commission in her native Pennsylvania. While she enjoyed the work, she found greater pleasure in teaching. “Teaching is such a joy,” she said. “I love seeing people pick it up.” Just a few years later, she found herself in Bluffton, where a quirky art town was finally getting enough recognition that it was almost time to get organized. Potter was one of four founders of the Society of Bluffton Artists. She eventually became one of the founders of A Guild of Bluffton Artists (aka Pluff Mudd Art), which will celebrate 15 years this month. “There’s a little more freedom in Bluffton,” she said. “Plus, it’s just a pleasure to paint all the places here.” The Alljoy resident finds plenty of inspiration just outside her door. “I’ve done a lot of cottages down by the beach,” she said. “Just walking around, you’ll find all these dirt roads where you’ll come across the back of a house with a boat and who knows what else. That’s what I enjoy discovering.” While it’s not on a dirt road, it was a similar ramble that took Potter to the home featured on the Mayfest poster. “I think a lot of people have remarked on IF YOU GO that house. It’s one of the really What: Bluffton Village Festival, also solid, put-together houses. It’s a known as MayFest huge old building, and Bluffton When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 13 doesn’t have that many.” Where: Old Town Bluffton Cost: Admission is free; there will be You can find Potter’s work at more than 200 vendors selling arts, crafts Signature Gallery in Savannah’s and food City Market and Pluff Mudd Art. M Details: www.blufftonvillagefestival.com May 2017 37

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CHAIRMAN OF ALL SAINTS GARDEN TOUR HAS ‘A PASSION FOR WHATEVER SHE DOES’ BY DON MCLOUD PHOTO BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT

arole Galli attributes her many years of volunteering to her mouth. “I think out loud,” she says, “and the next thing you know, I’m in charge.” Her specialty is organization and fundraising. Lately, All Saints Episcopal Church’s 30th annual Garden Tour has been getting most of her attention. As tour chairwoman, she’s in charge of making sure the event has another successful year of raising money for local charities. This year’s tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 20 and will feature three private gardens on Hilton Head Island and four in Bluffton. Galli discovered her talent for fundraising and organization as a freshman at Michigan State University. Her dorm wanted to enter a float in a parade competition, and Galli soon found herself offering ideas other students liked. She threw herself into the work, even getting a local fire department to donate a large fire bell. The float won, and from that point on, Galli

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has been known as a go-to person when it comes time to head up a nonprofit project. “She has a passion for whatever she does,” says the Rev. Richard Lindsey, rector at All Saints Episcopal Church. “She has the spirit, the passion and the knowledge to make it work.” Galli also attributes her desire to lead nonprofit projects to being a musician, which she says taught her perseverance, patience, organizational skills and creativity. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music and worked for more than 30 years as a high school choral conductor in Red Oak, Michigan. She now sings with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Chorus. Throughout her career as a choral conductor, she helped her students raise money to travel to performances, and as a mother, she helped her daughter’s Girl Scout troop pay for a slew of trips with a cassette of Girl Scout songs she produced. After retiring and moving to Hilton Head in 2004 with her husband, Norman, and daughter Nicole, she wasted no time diving into volunteer work. She helped start Backpack Buddies of Hilton Head, which sends food home with low-income students. She helps build Habitat for Humanity homes and led an effort at All Saints Episcopal Church to raise $70,000 to build and furnish a home in Hilton Head’s first Habitat community. Her music passion also guides her volunteerism.

When her mother died of cancer in 2007, Galli produced a CD and put on jazz concerts to raise money for Hospice Care of the Lowcountry in her mother’s memory. She served on the board of the Jazz Lovers of the Lowcountry and helped raise money for the organization. She also serves as a liaison between schools and the Junior Jazz Foundation’s program to refurbish musical instruments to donate to students. So it was no surprise when Galli became a member of All Saints six years ago that she would be a busy church helper. For five years, she has organized the tour’s annual party to honor garden hosts. New for this year’s tour, in honor of its 30th anniversary, she’s throwing a champagne celebration to honor all past tour leaders. On top of that, she has to make sure the tour, which drew 625 attendees last year, goes off without a hitch. So why all the work when she’s retired and living in a resort community? She cites the people she has met along the way. “You volunteer for something,” she says, “and you’ll have a lot of friends.” M

ALL SAINTS GARDEN TOUR What: The 30th annual tour will feature seven gardens in southern Beaufort County. The event also includes lunch, a boutique, arts and craft vendors, live music and baked goods. A special quilt sewn in honor of the 30th anniversary will be auctioned. All event proceeds go to local charities. When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 20 Where: The church is at 3001 Meeting St., Hilton Head Island. Lunch will be served at the church. Cost: Tickets are $35 and include lunch. Details: 843-689-9495, allsaintsgardentour.wordpress.com May 2017 41

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DON MOORE BY ROBYN PASSANTE | PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

PART-TIME HILTON HEAD RESIDENT TRADED IN STRESSFUL TV CAREER FOR HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE 42 hiltonheadmonthly.com

hotographer, TV producer and documentarian Don Moore laid eyes on his first TV in high school in the mid-1950s, and he knew then he wanted to be a part of whatever was happening on that tiny 4-inch screen. “I said ‘I want to do that,’” says Moore, who turns 80 this month. Through connections, twists of fate and a lot of talent and hard work, the Connecticut native spent his early adulthood working his way up the ranks — first as a page at NBC-TV in New York City right out of high school, then moving up to producer and director of local newscasts, live television events and investigative documentaries for a CBS affiliate in Hartford, Connecticut, by 1967. “I have to tell stories,” says Moore, who lives

on Hilton Head Island part-time with his wife of 57 years, Suzanne. He won an Emmy Award in the 1960s for “To Be Somebody,” a documentary about unemployment and underemployment, and later received the Edward R. Murrow Award for documentary direction for live shows for a news piece dealing with youth, aging and adult parenting. But the highlight Moore points to from his TV career came in 1969, when he contributed a segment from Mystic, Connecticut, for CBS as part of its coverage of Apollo 11, the first successful moon landing. “Even though it was a small piece, we did it. It’s part of history,” Moore says. “History is something that has always fascinated me.” Moore walked away from the grind of TV news due to health issues just as his career was taking off.

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In 1969, Don Moore contributed a segment from Mystic, Connecticut, for CBS as part of its coverage of Apollo 11, the first successful moon landing.

“I was supposed to die in 1971. That’s why I left television,” he says of his stress-related heart issues. “The doctor said ‘You have two weeks to live, so get out of the stress and go someplace.’” So in 1972, the Moores moved with their two small children to rural Maine, where Suzanne had inherited a house. But although he was ready for a change in pace and a healthier lifestyle, Moore wasn’t ready to leave storytelling behind. “When I left television, I bought the editing equipment, so I took an entire editing system from Hartford to Maine and put it in a room in case I ever needed it,” he says. And eventually he did, scoring freelance gigs shooting and editing videos and documentaries, first for the U.S. Army and Navy and later for outlets including ESPN, National Geographic, Discovery Channel and Outdoor Life Network. “I’d go away for two weeks, shoot for two weeks, come home and edit for two weeks, then go off to the next assignment,” he says. Moore also helped a colleague start a niche magazine, Wild Fibers, which took him to exotic locales in Scotland, India, South America and Alaska, among others. In 1996, he and his wife visited Hilton Head Island for the first time and saw its immediate potential as a part-time home, both for its climate and for its photogenic qualities. Now they spend winters in their Port Royal Plantation home, and head back up to Maine each May. Moore, who takes pictures and films video every day, keeps lots of framed prints of his work in both houses. “An artist told me, ‘Don, you must live with your work.’ So in my bedrooms I always have a lot of pictures that we’ve done because you’re supposed to live with your work,” he says. “And it does help because you get up every morning and you say, ‘I’ve done all of this. Now I need to do more.’” M May 2017 43

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Dianne Kosto

SINGLE MOTHER ENSURES FAMILY AND BUSINESS GO HAND IN HAND BY ROBYN PASSANTE

ianne Kosto is a successful entrepreneur, overseeing six locations of BrainCore U.S.A. in three states. But the reason she entered the neurofeedback industry was to help her with her ultimate goal, which had nothing to do with business yet is still her biggest accomplishment: Raising her two boys. “They’re both happy, healthy and we have a roof over our heads,” says Kosto of her sons, ages 19 and 21, who now live in Hawaii and Massachusetts, respectively. “That has been my goal for all this time.” But that goal, as any parent knows, is easier said than done. The single mother struggled over the years, especially with her younger son, who had trouble with impulsive, destructive behavior. “I tried every different school environment — private, public, homeschool, boarding school, military academy,” she says. “People didn’t know how to handle him.” 44 hiltonheadmonthly.com

Kosto had found an academy for troubled teens in Utah for her youngest and a different school in Georgia for her oldest when she got word from Utah that things weren’t working out — again. That’s when fate smiled upon her, putting her in touch through a mutual friend with Dr. Guy Annunziata, founder of BrainCore Neurofeedback. Annunziata introduced Kosto to neurofeedback therapy, also called EEG biofeedback, which painlessly, patiently works to retrain brain wave patterns to help the brain better regulate itself. “Injuries, genetics, chronic stress

and toxins can all affect our brain wave patterns,” Kosto says. “It clicked with me, it made sense and I was desperate to make sure it helped.” Annunziata gave Kosto the use of one of his biofeedback machines and took her through a three-day training process on how to use it. Then she packed it into her car and drove to Utah, setting up shop at the school — first to treat her son and then, when he showed signs of improvement, to treat other students. “So many of the parents were excited about this,” she says. Kosto ended up staying in Utah for five months, working

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A business succeeds when it benefits everyone. “Think how can you benefit every person involved — the client, yourself, your facility — and then come up with the details in between.” “Definitely don’t listen when people say ‘You can’t do that.’ If it makes sense as the right thing to do, you’ll figure it out.” Read, read, read. “I have a thousand books on my shelf.” Many are on leadership development and related issues. “Think outside the box — and don’t be afraid to.” Do it for the right reasons. Find something you truly believe in and that will fuel your success.

from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. six days a week, leading students in biofeedback sessions. The one she was most excited to help, of course, was her son. “I started to see changes within a couple weeks. He started to lighten up a little,” she says. “For most people it’s not profound, it’s a gradual thing where things start to fall by the wayside. (He finally had) that pause between reacting that he never had before. He started to cooperate more.” The following year, Kosto’s older son was admitted early to Berklee College of Music but was too young to live in the dorms. So she trained someone in Utah on how to use the neurofeedback equipment, packed her things and moved to Boston to get her older son settled in school. While there, she opened a neurofeedback therapy location in nearby Foxboro. Around the same time, Annunziata also asked Kosto to help him with the business back in South Carolina, and though she was living part-time in Boston, she was determined to say yes. “At that time it had clicked with me so well that I offered to help him in any way I could, because it really had changed my kid’s life,” she says. She took over the Hilton Head Island location and opened a BrainCore of the Lowcountry office in Bluffton as well. Today, the savvy businesswoman lives in Ridgeland and heads up BrainCore neurofeedback therapy locations in Foxboro, Massachusetts; Murrells Inlet; Mount Pleasant; Bluffton; Hilton Head Island; and Pooler, Georgia. Late last year, Kosto launched Symmetry Neuro-Pathway Training, designed specifically to include neurofeedback in boarding schools. “I’ve seen parents in tears watching the changes,” she says of the therapy, which records and measures a person’s brain wave patterns, and then through several 45-minute sessions helps to train the brain to figure out what to do to make the “right” patterns rather than erratic or detrimental ones. Kosto’s older son is now a musician with a metal band touring the Northeast, and her youngest recently moved to Hawaii. She’s most proud of how her boys are thriving, giving her the chance to spread her entrepreneurial wings — and the underlying reason to do so. “I’m really honored to be part of this,” she says of the high-tech therapy. “Every time I train someone or mentor someone in the field, I know they’re going to touch hundreds of other lives.” M May 2017 45

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Ruby Lee’s B South DEMONSTRATES FLEXIBILITY OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND'S REVISED LMO

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lues, food, drinks and laughter now fill a former warehouse in a blighted section of Hilton Head Island widely known for its deteriorating vacant buildings. Ruby Lee’s South, a restaurant locally owned by former Hilton Head Island High School football coach Tim Singleton, is now firmly ensconced in the former warehouse at 19 Dunnagans Alley, thanks to a major renovation of the structure that likely would have been impossible several years ago. Under previous town ordinances and codes, developer Robert Graves’ vision for his warehouse property would have meant a costly demolition and rebuilding. But in recent years the town has invested in trying to entice long-term property owners in the area to redevelop. Graves is one of the first, and arguably the most ambitious, to take the plunge. In this particular case, the Town of Hilton Head Island not only revamped its ordinances, but also built a park and a traffic circle to try to turn the Dunnagans Alley-Arrow Road area into a walkable district of small shops, offices and restaurants. Graves, who founded Graves Construction Co. on Hilton Head almost 58 years ago, sees the Dunnagans Alley area as a diamond in the rough whose time to shine has come.

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“It’s going to be a honey spot, if it’s not already one,” he said. Graves envisions a similar renovation to what has been occurring at former warehouses in downtown sections of Savannah and Charleston — a blend of artisanal and rustic charm in formerly industrial, empty spaces. In the past, Graves said, Hilton Head's regulations were extremely rigid when it came to redeveloping old buildings that didn’t meet modern standards. But he was pleasantly surprised last year by how cooperative town staff were with his new plans. Though many strict rules were still in place, he said, town staff worked with him at each step of the process, realizing that flexibility was needed to convert a structure built in the 1970s for cabinetmakers and construction storage into a 21st-century attraction. “It would have been awfully difficult taking on that kind of project without a lot of teamwork,” Graves said. One specific example of cooperation centered on Graves’ and Singleton’s plans for outdoor seating at Ruby Lee’s South, which could have killed such a project in the past because of setback and buffer rules. “Part of the building would have needed to be torn down to redevelop the property,” said Anne Cyran, a former town senior planner, of the old ordinances. “But with the additional flexibility of the LMO (land management ordinance), we had the ability to approve an outdoor dining area.” Town staff held several meetings with Graves Construction Co. representatives and designers to anticipate any problems that could arise, Cyran said. Graves’ son, Ling, was the general contractor, and his daughter, Pam, was the project manager and designer. The final result, Cyran said, has been a major asset for the town. “He’s done an amazing job redeveloping that building,” she said. Town officials hope more renovations in Dunnagans Alley or elsewhere will follow Graves' warehouse project. However, according to Shawn Colin, the town’s deputy director of community development, there has been no movement in any area since Hurricane Matthew hit in October. "The idea is to have anchors that lead to additional investment and redevelopment, and we hope that projects like this one serve as a catalyst for others," Colin said. The successful undertaking is also an asset for fans of Ruby Lee’s restaurant, which Singleton started about four years ago on the island’s north end on Old Wild Horse Road. Singleton said he had been looking for an opportunity to expand to the south end. He approached Graves, and both agreed Ruby Lee’s South would be a perfect fit. The interior décor of Rubie Lee’s South maintains the building’s rustic warehouse feel, but with a sophisticated Lowcountry twist. Adding to the restaurant’s special ambiance, local blues musicians perform seven nights a week. “I don’t think the timing could have been better for renovating that warehouse and bringing some life back to this area of the south end,” he said. “I really believe we’re onto something special.” M May 2017 47

“We feel it is important to support other local businesses as they are our support as well.” –JL Scott; HealthSmart

Every time you choose to purchase local instead of from a national chain or online, you are helping build the community. For every $100 spent at a local business, $68 stays in the local economy compared to only $43 if spent at a national chain. If each household redirected $20 of planned weekly spending from chain stores to locally owned merchants, the local economic impact would reach approximately $67.7 million. That means more money for schools, parks and other services. Miss Bluffton and HealthSmart’s Joe Ison

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HealthSmart’s Joe Ison enjoys a sense of community when shopping local.

Q. Please tell us about your business and what makes it special? A. In 2014, we decided to be part of the local business community by opening HealthSmart. We saw a want and need for a local natural products store in Bluffton. With it being a very diverse and health conscious community, a natural products store such as ours seemed like the perfect fit! We feel everyone who has moved here or is from here wants to enjoy a lifestyle that is as healthy as possible. HealthSmart offers these healthy options! Q. How do you see the importance of local shopping? How does your business interact/ support with other local businesses? The community? A. Shopping local is extremely important to a community; every dollar spent in some way effects not just that business but also all the other local brick and mortar businesses. If we all shop local, we are investing in our community for current generations and those to come. Spending money with a face and someone you know just feels better than logging on a computer and not knowing exactly what you are getting! We feel it is important to support other local businesses as they support us as well. We are active in the community by supporting local events at the schools, participating in many community events and doing our part to help bring awareness of natural products. You have probably seen Joe and Erin in a local business dropping off our magazines doing just that. We are also a member of the Health Network Group of the Lowcountry, the Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, and are active at American Heart Association events. Q. Do you have any favorite memories over the years? A. One that stands out the most is the Bluffton Christmas Parade. It was our second year entering and we had a Santa sleigh carrying two of Santa’s helpers tossing candy and carting the entire family along the parade route. We enjoyed it as a family and were overwhelmed with the turnout for this event. It is a true testament to the close sense of community Bluffton has.

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Women breaking ground

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in ‘nontraditional jobs’ in the Lowcountry

BY LUCY ROSEN | PHOTOS BY MIKE RITTERBECK

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en years ago, you could have counted on one hand the number of women in construction or “nontraditional” jobs — occupations in which women make up 25 percent or less of the total workforce, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Today, however, that’s changing — which is not only great for women, but great for businesses throughout the Lowcountry and beyond. According to U.S. Department of Labor statistics from 2008 show that, nationwide, only 5.8 percent of all working women were employed in nontraditional jobs. Today, women hold just 4 percent of trade jobs in the U.S. — an industry that includes laborers, electricians, plumbers and carpenters. Though the number of women working in these types of nontraditional jobs is still low, it’s still four times higher than the number of women who worked in these types of trade jobs 40 years ago, and the numbers continue to rise. So why are more women seeking to work in nontraditional jobs? To start with, many of these jobs pay more — often 20 percent to 30 percent more than women typically make in traditionally women-held jobs. In fact, nontraditional occupations offer a woman higher entry-level wages and higher pay as she advances in her career. In addition, jobs in technical and trade fields generally have better benefits including health care coverage, sick leave and vacation pay. Nontraditional jobs also seem to offer greater autonomy, with less direct supervision — and often give women a clear way to work their way up to better pay and benefits. And, of course, here in the Lowcountry there is even more incentive for women to consider a nontradi-

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" WOMEN HOLD JUST 4 PERCENT OF TRADE JOBS IN THE U.S. — AN INDUSTRY THAT INCLUDES LABORERS, ELECTRICIANS, PLUMBERS AND CARPENTERS"

tional job: many of these jobs provide the opportunity to work outdoors, to be physically active and to work with your hands. The flipside? Some women today point to the unsupportive attitudes of friends and family as a big deterrent, as well as the fact that, many times, society still socializes women into valuing traditional roles. Not to mention the lack of equity in education that still exists, with young girls often not directed into the math and science worlds — resulting in a gender gap when it comes to career paths. Workplace discrimination and sexual harassment are also issues, especially for women entering fields dominated by men. But here’s the good news: There are women breaking ground in nontraditional work roles here, and they are thriving. Lindsey Eaverson is one of them. Eaverson, who is the construction manager of FrontLight Building Company, oversaw her first multimillion dollar custom home on an infill lot in midtown Atlanta at the age of 24. Now, she is in charge of multiple building projects in Beaufort and Bluffton, and she hasn’t even hit 30. “If you make your job about your gender, it isn’t going to work. Make it about your abilities, your strength, your dedication and passion,” she says. And she encourages women not to be intimidated to enter fields dominated by men. “It’s a cultural issue, a problem with ‘That’s the way it’s always been done.’ I truly believe, though, that this can be solved by women doing what they want in life, Lindsey Eaverson is the construction manager for FrontLight Building Company. unapologetically.” May 2017 51

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Deborah Brown agrees. A utility locator for 18 years, Brown identifies and marks underground facilities, communication and power lines to prevent damage during excavation. “When I moved here, I was certified to operate a forklift, a hydraulic Deborah Brown locates and marks under ground facilities, crane, rubber tire backhoe, track hoe, communication and power lines to prevent damage during excavation. long-arm excavator and had six months training on a friction crane. But after being laughed at and offered low-paying labor type positions, I learned the trade of utility locator and moved on,” she says. “I dealt with a lot of disrespect in the field, mostly sexual harassment — although it was never called that by name. It was always ‘sweetie,’ ‘honey,’ ‘darling.’ Lots of cackling whistles and horn blowing. Now, I’ve been here long enough and am good enough at what I do that there is a mutual respect from my customers and contractors. Now I’m Ms. Deborah.” Despite some of her experiences, she’s not hesitant to encourage women to pursue new career options. “Go for it,” she says. “You may have to be a little better in the good old boy association, but it’s worth it. Work smarter, not harder.” After 20 years in resort and club management, Danielle Hohl has entered a whole new world as the construction manager of Construction Management Services of Beaufort, a commercial and residential construction management company that has worked on projects such as the new Callawassie Club House and several homes in Habersham, and Danielle Hohl is the construction manager for Construction Management Services of Beaufort.

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“GO FOR IT, YOU MAY HAVE TO BE A LITTLE BETTER IN THE GOOD OLD BOY ASSOCIATION, BUT IT’S WORTH IT” was part of the generator project for Callawassie that was instrumental during Hurricane Matthew. Hohl’s organizational skills, as well as her self-described “thick skin” when it comes to business, have allowed her to transition into a job where managing so many moving parts and people can be extremely stressful. Her communication skills and her ability to multitask set her apart from her male counterparts. “Phone calls, emails and text messages all happening at the same time for multiple projects could send anyone over the edge, but not me,” she says. “It’s all about keeping everyone in the loop and on the same page to operate efficiently and successfully. CMS has a stellar reputation in the very short time we’ve been in business, which is just over a year, because we don’t leave anything to chance.” Joni Graybill was always good with computers and technology, and after leaving a longtime career in retail management, she decided to go back to school to get a degree in computer technology. Now, as a system support specialist for the town of Bluffton, she says that she has been extremely fortunate to Joni Graybill is the Town of Bluffton's director of information be doing something technology. that she enjoys while succeeding in a male-dominated field. “I was told early on by a female professor that as a woman in this field, I had to hold myself up to a higher standard, and that I couldn’t just skate by because some people would be waiting for me to fail or fall into expected stereotypes,” she says. “I took that to heart and always strive for impeccable performance.” Having previously followed what many consider a more traditional career path for a woman — and noting that she actually encountered a lot more resistance as a woman in a position of authority during her days in retail management than she has while working in the IT field — Graybill says she has important advice for other women who are thinking about entering a traditionally male-dominated industry. “If there is an area of STEM, or any other male-dominated field, that you are passionate about or have a clear aptitude for, don’t hesitate for a moment in pursuing that goal,” she says. “I wasted many years of my life working in retail because I thought I didn’t have any viable skills beyond my art degree. You may encounter resistance or dismissal, but don’t be intimidated. They are the ones who are lacking, not you. Ignore them and keep moving forward.” M May 2017 53

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What are interest rates telling us? BY ELIHU SPENCER

March 15, the Federal Open Market Committee, or the FOMC, raised its benchmark rate for the second time in the past three months. This move might not normally get your attention, but since this was only the third increase in the past nine years, it is truly notable. The “Fed Funds” target rate now stands at a low range of between .75 percent and 1 percent, still at a level considered anything other than a stimulant to our domestic economy. It should also be noted that on March 31, the shortest end of the U.S. Treasury interest rate curve, the one-month T-Bill, had a yield of .7 percent and the longest dated 30-year T-Bond was yielding 3.013 percent. A spread of 229 basis points between the one-month security and the 30-year security tells us that investors are expecting our domestic economy to continue to grow at an annual rate 54 hiltonheadmonthly.com

of somewhere around 2 percent. A “flat yield curve” also has historically forecasted that a recession is on the horizon, which isn’t that difficult to believe as we are now in our ninth year of recovery in a bull market. The wild card in all this economic forecasting is the potential impacts coming out of the Trump administration. “The Donald” made it a selling point of his campaign that he would repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, reduce both personal and corporate taxes, make a $1 trillion investment in infrastructure, and spend more money on our national defense. That kind of economic stimulus could keep our economy expanding for many years to come. In fact, that kind of stimulus could push our gross domestic product growth well over 4 percent, headline inflation over the 2 percent Fed target rate and produce “wage push” inflation to levels we haven’t seen in decades.

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The FOMC is well aware of these potential outcomes and is now signaling it’s planning another two or three rate increases this year. Further, in the release of the minutes of the March FOMC meeting, we were told that it might be the time now to start shrinking the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet. We just might be seeing the actual start of the unwinding of those extraordinary tactics undertaken by the Federal Reserve called “Qualitative Easing.” Remember, the FOMC had run out of ammunition in its normal monetary arsenal, interest rate decreases, and QE was a tool that allowed the Fed balance sheet to be used to buy Treasury debt, thus creating more liquidity in the financial market and leading to economic expansion. Is that a mouthful or what? Most of you probably don’t recall this number, but on July 30, 2007, near the top of the last boom, total assets held on the Federal Reserve balance sheet were $870 billion. Between Sept. 1,

2008, and Nov. 17, 2014, the Federal Reserve grew its balance sheet to nearly $4.5 trillion in assets. The lesser-known fact is that the Fed has reinvested proceeds from those asset purchases since the end of QE in October 2014 and maintained that asset level, which stands at $4.46 trillion today. Now the process of unwinding these investments is likely to take many years, as I would imagine the “portfolio duration” would be in the neighborhood of seven to 10 years. Additionally, the Fed would need to take a staggered approach to selling such a large amount of bonds in order to not disrupt markets. The short- and mid-term impact on the FOMC moves and the impact on interest rates will probably be muted. Certainly, adjustable-rate bank loans will begin to rise in quarter-percent increments. Credit card interest rates on unpaid balances will increase and investors in fixed-income securities, both government-backed and corporate,

will see rates rise. Fixed-income bond market increases in current issue interest rates have a negative effect on the price of the security. As rates rise, price decreases and vice versa. On interest rates offered on bank savings instruments, you will need to be patient as large banks seldom increase rates on savings as quickly as they do on loans. We are moving into a new interest rate cycle and it will be one we haven’t seen on a prolonged basis since the early 1980s. Short-term interest rates will likely trend higher for the foreseeable future. I was taught as a young economics student in the mid-1960s that there is a “ying and yang” in every cycle, so be prepared. M

Elihu Spencer is a local amateur economist with a long business history in global finance. His life work has been centered on understanding credit cycles and their impact on local economies. The information contained in this article has been obtained from sources considered reliable but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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Medical Development Corp., developer and owner of Canterfield Senior Living Communities, is pleased to announce that Susan C. Roberts has been hired as the executive director of Canterfield of Bluffton. Roberts is a graduate of University of Florida (Gainesville), earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunications/Journalism. Palmetto Breeze Transit welcomes Kerry Guzman to its growing team. Guzman has joined as the human resources and payroll administrator. Steve Bryant has joined the Berkeley Hall Club team as director of security. Bryant joins Berkeley Hall following a lengthy career in law enforcement. His extensive law enforcement experience spans a wide range of responsibilities within the Lexington, Kentucky, Metro Police Department, most recently serving as a detective assigned to the forensic services unit. Resort Rentals of Hilton Head Island is pleased to announce recent additions to its reservations department staff. Jane Hansen comes to Resort Rentals from seven years of sales and guest service experience with a large vacation rental company on Hilton Head Island and 15 years with another company on Hilton Head, both as the top sales producer. Michelle Duffy, a resident of Hilton Head for 17 years, joins Resort Rentals after 10 years as a licensed property manager with a large local vacation rental company and five years with another local company in guest services. Duffy

BOYS, ARNOLD & CO. CELEBRATE 40TH ANNIVERSARY Boys, Arnold & Company, a local private wealth management firm, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Founded in Asheville, North Carolina, by G. Waring Boys in 1977, a second office was established on Hilton Head Island in 1996 and is now located at 4 Dunmore Court. Boys, Arnold & Company provides highly personalized financial planning, portfolio management and fiduciary services to individuals and families, nonprofit institutions and private retirement plans. The firm services clients in over 30 states and several foreign countries and manages more than $1 billion in assets. The firm’s Hilton Head team of employee/owners includes Tommy Arnold, Dudley Brickhouse, Eric Magnin, Monique McGlynn and Ann Miller.

holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Connecticut. South State Corporation announced that William C. Bochette III has been named treasurer. With 28 years of experience in the banking industry, Bochette has served in several positions for community banks, including CEO, CFO and CRO. He has also worked as a bank examiner for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, formerly known as the Office of Thrift Supervision. Jeff Kent has been named as Colleton River Club’s new Director of Agronomy. Jeff has a rich and varied career in turf management with extensive and successful experience in the Southeast and its particular types of grasses. Jeff will commence his full-time duties on May 5th, in time to supervise the community’s planned Nicklaus golf course renovation.

HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN ANNOUNCES NEW ACADEMIC DEAN Hilton Head Christian Academy’s new academic dean has an aggressive vision and the work ethic to make it happen. On the heels of the school’s announcement to move to Bluffton, it continues to advance in the direction of excellence in all elements of the school. With the appointment of Parker Collins as academic dean, the school has found someone with the will and means to meet this end. 56 hiltonheadmonthly.com

Gene Balerna, CIMA has joined Oak Advisors as the director of research and asset allocation. His responsibilities include designing and maintaining investment strategies that meet the diverse needs of clients in addition to conducting research on equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETF’s and other investment products used to construct client portfolios. A veteran finance manager has been named the Beaufort County School District’s new chief financial and operations officer. Tonya Crosby has been with the school district for 16 years and currently serves as its finance services officer. A veteran Aiken County school bus executive with a broad range of work experience — including three years behind the wheel — is the Beaufort County School District’s new director of transportation. Maria McClure will supervise about 175 drivers and staff responsible for transporting more than 11,000 students to or from school on about 190 buses. Richard Spruce is the town of Bluffton’s new chief building official. Spruce has been with Bluffton for

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nearly a year as the chief plans examiner. In his role as chief building official, Spruce supervises the administration of building and construction codes, permits, facilities management and standards for construction procedures. George Owens, Bluffton’s chief building official for two and half years has retired. Owens had served as the town’s chief building official since November 2014 and worked for the town for nine years. In addition to serving as chief building official, Owens also held positions as commercial, residential and fire safety plan examiner.

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS Mary Lou Franzoni, Paula Tilley and Laura Atkinson with Palmetto Breeze Transit have all achieved certification as certified community transit managers by the Community Transportation Association of America. J. Banks Design Group received top honors at the ASID Excellence in Design awards ceremony held in Charlotte and the IIDA Design Works awards gala in Greensboro. The awardwinning designs included projects by lead designers Joni Vanderslice, Sharon Cleland, Doris Gilch, Cindy Munn, Shelley Wilkins and Anna Ruby.

THE SANCTUARY DAY SPA CELEBRATING 20TH ANNIVERSARY The Sanctuary Day Spa was opened in May 1997 by Lisa Murphy Gomez. After relocating in October 2015 to The Village Exchange on Palmetto Bay Road, the coziness and intimate feel of the spa has allowed Lisa and her team to focus on their clients and treatments, and this is truly reflected in the atmosphere at The Sanctuary. The staff is excellent at what they do, providing state-of-the art facials, body wraps and waxing, in addition to electrolysis, lash services, makeup and spray tans. Having been an esthetician for over 30 years, living on Hilton Head for 20 of them, Murphy Gomez’s passion for the island, her clients, her team and her profession is shown and felt at The Sanctuary. And this year, it is celebrating its 20th anniversary with great offers. Don’t just see the difference, but feel it. Warm, personal, professional and friendly, The Sanctuary is looking forward to the next 20 years. May 2017 57

BUSINESS Congratulations to Bluffton Police Lt. Scott Chandler for his successful completion of the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University. This is a 22-week program that provides upper-level college instruction in a total of 27 core blocks of instruction that include topics like: leadership, human resources, employee relations, applied statistics, planning and policy, and budgeting. Community Foundation of the Lowcountry continues to award disaster recovery and rebuilding grants to organizations in Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties that are working directly with individuals affected by Hurricane Matthew. Grants totaling $46,280 were recently awarded to four organizations, bringing total Hurricane Matthew-related grants to $174,000 since Oct. 11. The most recent grants were awarded to Coastal District Council of the St. Vincent De Paul Society, Evangelical Free Church of America, Free Born Deliverance Temple and Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Achievement School. Wells Sharpe, a sixth-grader at May River Montessori was awarded first place at the awards ceremony of The Sea Island Regional Science Fair. His project on improving desalination merited a first place prize in the environmental science category. The Sea Island Regional Science Fair is the INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair and Broadcom MASTERS Competition affiliate for Beaufort and Jasper counties. More than 300 Beaufort County students, all top finishers at individual school science fairs across the county, competed for honors at the 2017 Sea Island Regional Science Fair. Six Beaufort County School District students won first-place awards in their respective categories, including one middle school student who earned “Best in Show” honors: Jackie O’Riordan of H.E. McCracken

THE GRAND OCEAN TERRACE OPENS AT THE WESTIN The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa recently announced the opening of The Grand Ocean Terrace; a new all-glass oceanfront event venue this June. The final piece of the resort’s $40 million renovation, this stunning banquet venue offers group meeting and wedding planners a new and exciting beachfront option for high-end events. The Grand Ocean Terrace enjoys unobstructed ocean views elevated above beach level with over 5000 square feet of space comfortably hosting up to 400 guests. Glass walls slide open to a full-length covered balcony overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, while the interior boasts all-season climate comfort amid a chic coastal design. The adjacent stone patio with fireplace overlooks an expansive beachfront deck for picturesque ceremonies. The Grand Ocean Terrace is considered a one-of-a-kind banquet structure along the East Coast of the U.S.

Middle School; Alora Orr of River Ridge Academy; Calvin Bernstein of Hilton Head Island Middle School; August Rios of Bluffton Middle School; Luke McGuire of Beaufort High School, who earned the Rob & Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiative as well as the Intel Excellence in Computer Science Award; and Maile Paulmeier of Bluffton High School.

NEW BUSINESS So Sandra, new women’s boutique store, celebrated its grand opening with a ribboncutting ceremony. So Sandra is located in Park Plaza Center near Harris Teeter and next to Trattoria Divina. Community excitement is building for the “soon to arrive” debut of Jasper County’s latest addition to the senior housing market: Canterfield of Bluffton. Owned and developed by Atlanta-based Medical Development Corp., this elegant assistedliving project is preparing to open its doors in May. Laser Massage of Hilton Head Island is the only place for laser massage therapy. Laser therapy is a drug-free natural alternative to speed up healing from plantar faciitis, tennis/golf elbow, shoulders and knees, lower back pain and arthritis. Therapist Cindy is certified in medical and

WINANS STARTS THE CAROLINA WEDDING GROUP COLLECTIVE Bill Winans, owner of Meeting Dynamics and Carolina Weddings, has recently started The Carolina Wedding Group Collective under the direction of marketing coordinator Vanessa Leite. The collective will serve as a resource for couples planning weddings in the Lowcountry or the Coastal Empire of Georgia. The Carolina Wedding Group Collective is an expanding conglomerate of vetted wedding professionals. Many destination and local brides need help in locating wedding vendors that fit their needs, both in style and in pricing. The Carolina Wedding Group Collective fills that need with local event professionals that have extensive experience in the wedding and special event industry. 58 hiltonheadmonthly.com

sports massage and RockTape kinesiology taping for superior muscle recovery. The Northridge Event Venue opened last month on Hilton Head, becoming the tourist destination’s newest location for weddings and special events. The 12,000-square-foot flexible-use event space is located mid-island in Northridge Plaza off William Hilton Parkway and can accommodate up to 500 guests.

BUSINESS NEWS The Island Academy of Hilton Head has relocated from its New Orleans Road location into a brand-new building on the campus of Junior Players Golf Academy (JPGA) at Beach City Road and Finch Street. The Island Academy is a kindergarten through 12th grade innovative private school for students on Hilton Head Island. Based on years of research and practical application, Island Academy focuses on student-centered approaches to learning and project-based curriculum. Geismar, a manufacturer and distributor of railway maintenance equipment, is launching its new operations in Beaufort County. The development is expected to bring $2.9 million of new capital investment and lead to the creation of 50 new jobs. Serving the North American railroad industry for more than 40 years, Geismar offers a comprehensive range of tools for track works. In celebration of 18 years of continual performance and growth, The Jazz Corner has booked fabulous national and international musicians for patrons to enjoy

BUSINESS with their fine dining experience. Included in this lineup are Aaron Weinstein, Ulysses Owens, Allan Vache, Rossano Sportiello, Ronnie Leigh, Nikki Parrott, Joe Gransden, Maria Howell, Freddy Cole and Deana Martin, to name a few. A local convenience store company donated $20,000 to Beaufort County schools as part of an ongoing promotion at its outlets. Parker’s, which operates 48 convenience stores in Georgia and South Carolina, said the proceeds came from its “Fueling the Community” program. Meghan Maloney, MS, PA-C of Hilton Head Dermatology attended the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. The annual meeting offered sessions with dermatology experts and decision makers from around the world. The sessions she attended were on the newest techniques of cosmetic fillers and botox, as well as general dermatological issues. The Town of Hilton Head Island announced that Inspire Savannah Inc., the governing board of TEDx Savannah, has selected town manager Steve Riley as one of its speakers for its May 19 event at the Jepson Center in downtown Savannah. The theme for TEDx Savannah this year is “Bridge,” which the 15 speakers have interpreted in a number of thoughtprovoking and engaging ways on topics ranging from environmental conservation and disaster recovery to the power of play and the importance of face-to-face interactions. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is expecting to publish additional information pertaining to the draft 2017-18 South Carolina Health Plan. DHEC has extended the public comment period for the draft.

LE COOKERY PLANS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Le Cookery at Wexford is celebrating its 10th year in business with a birthday celebration May 1-6. Customers will enjoy a 10 percent discount on all purchases throughout the week. There will be special discounts on selected items and a unique gift with each purchase. Laurel Greif, Le Cookery’s founder and owner, has planned food presentations and demonstrations at 11 a.m. each day. Among the events planned, “Shrimp, Collards and Grits” will be “setting the table” with Vietri, Caskata, and Beatrice Ball items. A birthday cake and Champagne toast at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 6, will end the week of festivities. May 2017 59

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KIDS Name: Lily Caroline Collins Age: 2; born March 26, 2015, at Hilton Head Hospital Town: Okatie Mom: Vanessa Collins Dad: George Collins Jr. Brother: Nathan Collins Grandparents: Nana lives in Hardeeville and Moeke and Vake live in Antwerp, Belgium. Favorite food: Lily loves all food. If she sees you eating, she comes running because she wants it. Her favorite drink is milk. Her Belgian side loves chocolate. Favorite word: Nathan; she loves her big brother to the moon and back. He’s her most favorite person in the world. Favorite hobbies: She loves to sing and dance, watch “Ellen” and create art.

he people have spoken. The winner of Monthly’s 2017 Cutest Kid Contest is Lily Caroline Collins. This year’s contest took place on our Facebook page. We asked people to “like” our page and then “like” the photo they thought was the cutest. In just 15 days, more than 12,500 “likes” were cast. Lily racked up the most with more than 1,000 “likes.” Find all entries on our Facebook page. Thanks to all who entered and all who voted! M

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Other details: She is a funny, sweet, lovable, super smart little girl, just like her big brother, who is in the gifted program, and she speaks three languages. She is half Belgian, half American and being raised bilingual. She is obsessed with puppies. “Blues Clues” is her favorite show on TV. She loves to FaceTime with Moeke and Vake in Belgium. She loves to rock out in the car with Nathan to “We Will Rock You” by Queen. Her eyes are just mesmerizing blue. She already knows the alphabet and can count to 15. When we watch “Ellen” on TV and she starts to dance, Lily tells all of us to get up and dance. She wraps everyone she meets around her little finger. She loves watching the video “La Vaca Lola.”

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MOTHER’S DAY

How to win Mother’s Day It’s hard out there for a mom. Make it a little easier by showing her an awesome Mother’s Day.

other’s Day ain’t what it used to be. There was a time when you could get away with simply letting Mom know you loved her via your finest macaroni-based artwork, but those days are over. And let’s be honest, last year’s macaroni masterpiece was not only clearly phoned in, but you’re a grown adult now and it’s getting a little weird. So it’s time to think of a few more sophisticated options. It’s time to show Mom how much she means to you beyond the realms of pastabased artistic expression. Fortunately, this is the Lowcountry, where it’s easy to find ways express your love and admiration for Mom while proving yourself a wonderful son or daughter. Read on for a few ideas on how to make this the best Mother’s Day ever.

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At The Last Minute So it’s Saturday, the day before Mother’s Day, and you don’t even have a gift, do you? First things first: you ungrateful little wretch. Do you have any idea what labor is like? Me neither, but I’ve heard it’s awful. Point is, your mother deserves a gift that’s going to truly knock her socks off. Which is why you’re so lucky that the Bluffton Village Festival was essentially founded with deadbeats like you in mind. Held every year on the Saturday before Mother’s Day, the festival (just call it MayFest — everyone else does) packs Calhoun Street in Old Town Bluffton with artists, craftspeople and pop-up boutiques of every stripe. And if, as a little side bonus, you get to stuff your belly with legendary shrimp salad sandwiches at The Church of the Cross, all the better. If you can’t find something for Mom at this festival, it isn’t worth finding. But if that’s the case — better get her some flowers. Even in the last few hours before the buzzer, Flowers By Sue usually has a few winners to choose from. Most of the time, this shop’s “here’s what we have left” selection is better than most other places’ top-shelf arrangements.

Where To Eat Mother’s Day brunch is a tradition almost as old as Mother’s Day itself. On Hilton Head Island, there are a handful of places that have really hung their toque blanche on a solid Mother’s Day buffet. ELA’s Blu Water Grille is already famed for its Sunday buffet, but the restaurant goes all out on Mother’s Day. Claude & Uli’s Bistro makes one of its rare Sunday exceptions and opens for a Mother’s Day special menu filled with the café’s usual exquisite French cuisine. And whether you’re on the island or off, you’re going to find something she’ll love on the Mother’s Day menu at Red Fish. Or, you know, just get into the kitchen and make her something with your own two hands to show you’re willing to put in the extra effort to make her day special. Totally kidding. Leave it to the pros.

Take Her Out To A Show If Mom already has brunch plans (with one of her other kids she likes better), that leaves her afternoon open. Might we recommend taking in a show? If you’re on Hilton Head, get tickets for the 2 p.m. matinee of “Sister Act” at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. This sidesplitting stage version of the Whoopi Goldberg classic has been getting pretty good reviews — let you mom know what everyone’s talking about. And go on, spring for a glass of wine, big spender. Heading out onto the mainland, visit Sun City Hilton Head for a performance by the Sun City Chorus and Concert Band. The group is putting on a show at 2:30 p.m. featuring pop hits from the 1970s including works by Carole King, Pete Seeger, ABBA, Simon and Garfunkel and a ton more. Tickets are $24. So don’t tell us that you can’t think of anything good to do with Mom this Mother’s Day weekend. We just gave you solid options for finding gifts, enjoying a meal and taking in a show. This is, after all, the woman who brought you into this world, who nurtured you when you were obnoxious (toddlerhood), hormonal (pre-adolescent), obnoxious again (pretty much every moment from pre-adolescence on), and helped make you the person you are today. The least you can do in return is to spend Mother’s Day letting her know she’s special. And if you’re going to go with the macaroni artwork, at least put some effort into it this year. M May 2017 69

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M FASHION

Dad’s coin collection becomes daughter’s inspiration

BY LISA ALLEN | PHOTOS BY RUTHE

rowing up in Augusta, Georgia, Ginny Lovelace knew her dad loved history and his extensive coin collection, but she didn’t share those interests. “He would be reading a book about the Civil War or what we called ‘playing’ with his coins, but I didn’t spend much time with my dad. I was concerned about my next date or something like that. We didn’t have a lot in common when I was growing up,” Lovelace said. But she did love the necklaces her father, Thomas Pinckney, created from those coins and gave to her at Christmases and her birthdays. “It wasn’t until I looked at all of the jewelry he had given to me over the years at once that I realized all of the coins he had chosen were of strong, fierce leaders, such as Balboa from Spain, Cuauhtémoc of Mexico and Maria Theresa of Austria. I don’t think even my dad realized the theme,” said Lovelace, who divides her time between Toronto and Hilton Head Island’s North Forest Beach. Lovelace just launched a coin jewelry company to preserve the coins — and her father’s legacy. She named the company after him: Thomas Pinck Rare Coin Jewelry. Jewelry is an unexpected turn in 74 hiltonheadmonthly.com

Lovelace’s career. She worked in broadcast marketing in Savannah, Atlanta and Nashville. But she also had a place on Hilton Head Island going back to her parents’ second home and then hers. It was on Hilton Head that she met her future husband, a Canadian, while playing golf. She moved to Toronto with him, but was unable to get a permit to work in Canada. She started a marketing firm, but found she didn’t have control of her schedule. “We would be traveling and I realized all I saw of the places we went to was through a window because I was always working,” Lovelace said. “I had to come up with something else to do.” At the same time, her father, now 83, began to wonder what to do with his extensive coin collection. He had started it as a boy and never stopped. It includes coins family friends brought back from around the world after World War II and coins he collected ever since. “I don’t know anything about jewelry,” Lovelace said. “I don’t even wear a wedding ring. But I loved the coin necklaces. I thought, I’ve been in marketing all my life, maybe I can do something with Daddy’s coins.” That was just a year ago. Lovelace hired a young jewelry artist, Michelle Hishmeh, and they started designing on paper.

FASHION M The first collection covers five countries and carries the same theme of strength that Lovelace’s father developed for her. The necklaces are for sale at Hilton Head’s J Costello Gallery. “Ginny was a client of mine and she asked if she could show me the jewelry. I didn’t even know she was working on this. I was amazed when I saw them,” said gallery owner Judy Costello. “I love the story of her dad’s coin collection and I love the work. That’s how I choose my artists. I look for a great story and great work.” Four necklaces sold in the first week alone. “That’s pretty astonishing,” Costello said. The gallery is planning a Thomas Pinck trunk show for May 18.

Each piece is presented in a leather case designed to resemble an 1800s coin purse. Inside is a card that describes the person on the coin. “We want these to be heirloom pieces,” Lovelace said. “The story really is my dad,” she said. “He sourced all of the coins. This has been something that has connected us. As I sell the pieces, I’m saving his history. I feel like I’m preserving his work.” M

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Latest local reads It’s officially beach season — time to break out the beach chairs, load up the cooler and head down to the shore for some sun and fun. Reading is one of the most popular beach activities. Why not consider a book by a local author? Here are a few local reads worth checking out. “Today, Fish Only” by Miho Kinnas In a series of poems, Miho Kinnas tells of leaving one place that was not quite home for another, and of learning to make herself at home in each. On revisiting the country of her birth, she weaves a story of transitions, of locations, of junctures and memories. It is an investigation into “otherness” (both being and perceiving “the other”) as much as it is a pondering of herself.

“Sweat Sisters” by Sansing McPherson It’s 2010, and four New Jersey middle school teachers are sweating their way through an unsettled contract, an aerobics class and menopause. Alicia has started muttering to her scales, Barbara hasn’t slept well in years, Phoebe gets her energy from avenging anger, and Marianna is a train wreck. The national political climate looms relentlessly over them as they feel the sting of an aggressive new governor on the attack against teachers and other public employees. They bond, cry, console and laugh together.

“The Hunting” by Kerry Peresta Isabelle Lewis, top advertising saleswoman at the Chatbrook Springs Sentinel newspaper, has a habit of falling in and out of marriage. After her last divorce, she shoved the emotional pain into a compartment in her brain to deal with later. Her mind needed a happy place. But when she discovered online dating, it became her favorite stress reliever. One fateful evening, the hunt for the perfect guy took a sinister turn when the mystery man turned out to be her worst nightmare.

“Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania” by Erik Larson On May 1, 1915, with World War I entering its 10th month, a luxury ocean liner as richly appointed as an English country house sailed out of New York bound for Liverpool, carrying a record number of children and infants. The passengers were surprisingly at ease, even though Germany had declared the seas around Britain to be a war zone. For months, German U-boats had brought terror to the North Atlantic. But the Lusitania was one of the era’s great transatlantic “Greyhounds” — the fastest liner then in service — and her captain, William Thomas Turner, placed tremendous faith in the gentlemanly strictures of warfare that for a century had kept civilian ships safe from attack. 76 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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“Circling the Sun” by Paula McClain “Circling the Sun” brings to life a fearless and captivating woman — Beryl Markham, a record-setting aviator caught up in a passionate love triangle with safari hunter Denys Finch Hatton and Karen Blixen, who as Isak Dinesen wrote the classic memoir “Out of Africa.” Brought to Kenya from England as a child and then abandoned by her mother, Beryl is raised by both her father and the native Kipsigis tribe that shares his estate. Her unconventional upbringing transforms Beryl into a bold young woman with a fierce love of all things wild and an inherent understanding of nature’s delicate balance.

“Gullah Culture: 1670 to 1950” by David B. McCoy It is a mystery to writer David B. McCoy how the Gullah culture has been so overlooked by the American educational system, considering the Gullah story represents a crucial component of local, regional and national history. Because they spent their lives in relative isolation from other cultures and whites, the Gullah were able to preserve the roots of their African traditions, beliefs and languages. Over time, varying groups blended together to form a new culture and language called Gullah — and according to the writer, no other European or African group can claim such an achievement.

“Confrontation” by Don Foxe In book two in the “Space Fleet Sagas PT-109, John F. Kennedy,” you find a future Earth attempting to create unity beset by conspiracies as old as humankind. Space Fleet responds to enemy aliens, while being attacked at its core by the people they protect. Capt. Daniel Cooper prepares for confrontations with aliens, both enemies and allies. The SFPT-109, John F. Kennedy starship and crew must learn to work and fight as a team, a blend of humans and aliens. Two mysteries must be solved if the galaxy and Earth will ever be safe. Who is behind the alien invasions? And who is determined to dissolve a united Earth?

“A Certain Voice” by Allan Winneker Returning from combat in the Middle East, Georgia native Ethan Wells begins his civilian life as a suburban high school teacher. One day at the school, his life takes a horrific turn. What appears to be an accidental encounter with a troubled student turns into personal nightmare for Wells and his wife. One of the school employees, bent on turning the unfortunate event into a personal crusade against Wells, aggressively moves the story to its tragic ending. It is a sad commentary on one of the major aspects of today’s society that reflects poorly on America in the early stages of the 21st century.

“Beyond the Castle” by Jody Jean Dreyer When the credits roll and you’ve left the park, when your Disney day is over, how do you take the magic with you into your everyday work and life? Jody Jean Dreyer worked for the Walt Disney Company for 30 years and in “Beyond the Castle,” she shares one-of-a-kind stories and insights into what sets the Disney experience apart, as well as secrets to help readers discover their own “happily ever after.” Beginning with her first position as a summer intern at Walt Disney World, Dreyer unpacks secrets that can change the way we understand ourselves, our work and relationships, and how we can find our own paths to happiness. May 2017 77

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HERITAGE

South Carolina native Wesley Bryan with the 2017 trophy.

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Wesley Bryan earned the first PGA Tour victory of his career with a win at the 2017 RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island. Bryan edged out Luke Donald by one shot to finish atop the leaderboard April 16. Patrick Cantlay, Ollie Schniederjans and William McGirt rounded out the top five. Bryan earned $1.17 million for the win. Luke Donald digs out of a sand trap on No. 17 to stay in the hunt.

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Luke Donald reacts to a missed par putt on No. 18. He finished second.

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The 2017 champion addresses the crowd as his wife and members of the Heritage Classic Foundation look on.

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Saturday's flyover is always a highlight of the Heritage.

2013 champion Graeme McDowell was in the hunt after the first three rounds. Peter Malnati had the only hole-inone on No. 17.

McDowell visits with an old friend.

Graham DeLaet was a co-leader heading into the weekend.

Jason Dufner was one of the leaders going into the final round.

The Heritage is a party for everyone.

Onlookers surround the No. 7 green.

Arnold Palmer's grandson, Sam Saunders, made the cut.

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Toby McSwain tees off in the pro am.

Spectators enjoying the hospitality on No. 18.

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Head: Then and Now BY BECCA EDWARDS

ilton Head Island has been shaped by interesting people with equally interesting stories. Mike Overton, owner of Outside Hilton Head, is one of those people. His fierce love for the outdoors has and will continue to influence the way people experience and enjoy all that the Lowcountry has to offer. He’s already had an impact on the more than 10,000 people he has taught to windsurf. “For the record, we were not the first to teach windsurfing. John Jamison was the first,” Overton said, as a slideshow of photos plays on a large flat-screen television in the conference room of his Shelter Cove store. Images of people I recognize appear and disappear in rhythmic time with Sailin' Shoes by Little Feat. I even see a photo of myself when I worked for Overton nearly 20 years ago. “Sailin’ Shoes Windsurfing was our original name when we started in 1979,” Overton said. “Back then, Windsurf was the only brand. There was one board and one design class. Charlie Fraser was our first fleet captain. We would have Wednesday night races and Reiner (Grengross) of Café Europa would put a keg out for us. By the mid ’80s, we were the largest windsurfing school in the country.” Images are still scrolling on the screen and I catch glimpses of tanned bodies, unruly sunbleached hair, and the beaches and creeks that formed my childhood — and are currently forming my children’s. “Windsurfing somewhat peaked in the late

’80s,” Overton said. “The industry made a mistake by focusing on who was proficient in the sport versus entering for social reasons.” And then John Brackett, a renaissance man to many, blew in. He changed how Overton and others caught wind on the water. “I would wake up to the sound of his kite outside my door,” Overton said. “He would be on the beach flying stunt kites and, as soon as someone connected a stunt kite to a wakeboard, he was the first to master it.” Kiteboarding took off in the early 1990s and continues to grow in popularity — even former President Barrack Obama recently gave it a go. Whether you kiteboard or windsurf, according to Overton, Hilton Head is a water sport enthusiast’s paradise. “Hilton Head has good consistent wind yearround. It’s even better in the warmer months because of thermals, with May to June being the best time,” Overton said. “We also have beautiful wide beaches so it’s easy to launch.” As for what draws people to both windsurfing and kiteboarding, Overton says that no other sports connect you with so much natural power. “With sailing, you are driving. With windsurfing or kiting, you are actually part of the rigging and completely connected to wind and water. It’s pretty exhilarating.” When it comes to the two sports, “you can divide them by hair color,” Overton jokes. “All the gray-haired people on the beach are still windsurfing.” But what unites both sports are the people that enjoy harnessing the wind. “We’re a tight-knit community.” M

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

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Board and Rigging (Mast, boom and sail for windsurfing; kite and bar set for kiteboarding)

• Instruction (Overton recommends an immersion course like REAL Watersports in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina)

• Helmet • Harness

• Wet suit (colder months) / bathing suit (warmer months) • Rash guard/microfiber sun-proof shirt (Available at Outside Hilton Head)

• Waterproof sports sunscreen Like Watermans SPF 50+ Aqua Armor Lotion (Men’s Journal recently named it “the most water-resistant sunscreen”)

• Proper hydration

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CALLAWASSIE ISLAND HOSTS BIG EAST CHAMPIONSHIP Callawassie Island hosted the 2017 Big East Women’s Golf Championship on April 20-23. Six schools competing in the tournament included Butler, Creighton, Georgetown, St. John’s, Seton Hall and Xavier. Callawassie Island also hosts the Big East Men’s Golf Championship each year. The club recently extended its relationship with the Big East through 2022.

BERRIGAN NAMED CLASS A TENNIS PLAYER OF THE YEAR

BLUFFTON HIGH SCHOOL HIRES NEW FOOTBALL COACH Bluffton High School filled its head football coaching vacancy with a familiar face, promoting longtime assistant coach and defensive coordinator John Houpt to the head position. He replaces outgoing coach Ken Cribb, who accepted a position at Wayne County High School in Georgia. “When you have success, you don’t need to change much,” Houpt told The Island Packet recently. “There’s no reason to do that. We’re going to keep doing a lot of what (Cribb has) done. I’m going to instill a little bit of my philosophy — not to change it, just modify it a tad.”

Grace Berrigan, daughter of Paige and Tom Berrigan of Hilton Head Island, was named Class A Tennis Player of the Year by the South Carolina Association for Women’s Sports. Grace grew up playing competitive tennis and soccer on Hilton Head. Before attending the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics, she played on Hilton Head Island Christian Academy’s varsity team beginning in the seventh grade. She finished her 2015 and 2016 seasons undefeated and was named the No. 1 player in the Pee Dee region this year. "Tennis and soccer are my sports, and I'm so glad I had the chance to play on teams and compete at GSSM,” she said. “I love the camaraderie of the team, and playing sports is the best way for me to deal with stress.”

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SIR NICK FALDO VISITS IJGA

International Junior Golf Academy students had a special treat recently when former world No. 1 Sir Nick Faldo visited the academy and gave students a private golf clinic. The three-time Masters champion (1989, 1990 and 1996) and three-time Open champion (1987, 1990 and 1992) also won the Sea Pines Heritage (now the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing) during his career. In total, he has won six major championships and three other PGA Tour events.

THREE GAMECOCKS TAKEN IN FIRST ROUND OF WNBA DRAFT Three members of the national champion South Carolina Gamecocks were selected in the first round of the WNBA Draft 2017. Senior center Alaina Coates became the highest pick in program history, selected No. 2 by the Chicago Sky. Junior guards Allisha Gray and Kaela Davis stayed teammates after the Dallas Wings selected them fourth and 10th, respectively. In all, nine Gamecocks have been selected in the WNBA Draft, including five during head coach Dawn Staley's tenure, with this year's draftees joining Aleighsa Welch (2015) and Tiffany Mitchell (2016). Prior to the 2017 draft, South Carolina had three first-round picks all-time, all coming in the No. 9 position — Mitchell (2016, Indiana), Jocelyn Penn (2003, Charlotte) and Shaunzinski Gortman (2002, Charlotte).

University of South Carolina sophomore guard PJ Dozier announced that he plans to submit his name for the 2017 NBA Draft, but has not hired an agent. Dozier will have until 10 days after the NBA Draft Combine, held May 9-14, to make his decision to remain in the draft, or decide to return to South Carolina for his junior year. Dozier was second on the team this season with 13.9 points per game, also dishing up a team-high 2.8 assists, pulling down 4.8 rebounds and collecting 1.7 steals per game. He played some of his best basketball of the season during NCAA tournament action, posting 15.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game, while connecting on 50.8 percent (33-65) of his attempts from the floor in helping the Gamecocks clinch their first ever berth in the Final Four, and first tournament win since 1973. Dozier led the Gamecocks in scoring in the national semifinal matchup versus Gonzaga, posting 17 points to go along with nine rebounds, two assists and two steals in 30 minutes of action.

HILTON HEAD GOLF COMMUNITY CELEBRATES SUCCESS Beaufort County golf facility leaders gathered to celebrate their ongoing commitment and collective effort to advance sustainable practices. The group’s 2016 collaboration was honored by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators and received the first-ever International Sustainable Golf Destination Award 2017. Leaders from The Sea Pines Resort, Old South Golf Links, The Legends at Parris Island, Moss Creek Golf Club and Oyster Reef Golf Club were present to swap tips, share their successes and renew their commitments to document and measure their efforts using golf’s eco-label for sustainability, GEO Certified. Fifteen Beaufort County facilities participated in the 2016 Sustainability in Golf program, as well as the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing PGA Tour event. The 2016 RBC Heritage team worked with the Golf Environment Organization to conduct a formal sustainability review of the 2016 event in preparation to meet the recently launched international sustainability standard for golf tournaments — developed by GEO in 2017. The facilities are part of the Sustainability in Golf program, led by Beaufort County-based nonprofit organization Experience Green. The initiative aims to shift golf operations toward measurable, continued improvement for positive social and environmental impacts that align with economic benefits. Three of the facilities have achieved GEO Certified status, including The Sea Pines Resort, Old South Golf Links and The Legends at Parris Island. Only 10 facilities in the United States have earned this distinction. May 2017 85

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Outside Hilton Head

offers a wild way to bring teams together “The most common comment we get from people when they land is ‘Wow, I feel like I just landed on the set of ‘Survivor,’ ” said Outside Hilton Head founder Mike Overton

may be hard to believe there are still wild spaces left in Beaufort County, what with Hilton Head Island’s resort polish, Bluffton’s up-andcoming downhome charms and the city of Beaufort’s historic structures. Even Daufuskie Island, defined by its isolation, has golf courses. But just behind Daufuskie you’ll find a chain of nine islands whose untamed forests and 360-degree views of pure “uncivilization” let you breathe in the Sea Islands that once were.

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BY BARRY KAUFMAN And if you happen to get a little closer to the other team members on your business trip while you’re there, all the better. Page Island, as this archipelago is called, has been owned in part or in whole by Outside Hilton Head since 1999. The company added a few modern touches — boardwalks connecting the islands, outdoor venues for meetings, a completely off-the-grid solar and rainpowered kitchen and a pair of obstacle courses — but the rest is the way nature intended it to be.

It’s often the obstacle courses that are the attraction for the Fortune 100 companies who have visited the island for team-building activities. “Over the last 15 years, we’ve had some portion of every Fortune 100 company out here, plus a lot of local groups,” said Outside Hilton Head founder Mike Overton. “Plus, it’s set up as a great Lowcountry outpost. We have fishing gear, crabbing and a great functional facility for more than 200 people.” At nearly 40 acres, there’s much more

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to Page Island than just team-building. The 100-foot-dock means that ships from powerboats to larger charter craft like the Vagabond and Spirit of Harbour Town can make berth here. The result is that anyone looking to host an event can get out there on one of Outside Hilton Head’s 27 ships and create something special. “The most common comment we get from people when they land is ‘Wow, I feel like I just landed on the set of ‘Survivor,’ ’ ” said Outside Hilton Head founder Mike Overton. “It’s a gorgeous location and you look around and see nothing manmade.”

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That majestic view of nature is married with an eco-friendly respect for nature (fueled partly by practicality — it’s tricky to get power lines out to an island chain in the middle of nowhere). “We have very specifically not tapped into any traditional conventional power or water,” Overton said, noting that the outpost is powered entirely by solar energy, plus a few propane grills in the kitchen. And all of the water for washing up or cleaning gear is provided by rain catchment run through gravity pumps. Page Island is open to the elements, and Hurricane Matthew wasn’t kind to it.

The island was devastated by the storm, but Outside Hilton Head was quick to rebuild. “I got to Page Island a little before noon (the day after the storm). The walkways were gone, we’d lost two miles of pathways and we’d lost the shelters,” Overton said. “But the upside is, everything’s brand new now. We have all-new shelters and all-new docks.” And now, with new facilities in place, Page Island is ready to welcome new guests to the uncivilized world just a short boat ride away. M

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TURTLE POWER BY LISA ALLEN

An army of volunteers fight to save endangered marine reptiles

first glance, the rehab center for marine turtles at the South Carolina Aquarium on the Charleston Harbor appears to be a collection of large kiddie pools littering a basement storage room. Look more closely, though, and one can see that inside each of the 12 or so blue fiberglass tanks is a sea turtle in different stages of rehabilitation. Most are wandering around the tank, going this way or that, and coming up for air every so often. But one green turtle is at the surface, determinedly swimming in one spot, its forward progress thwarted by the blue plastic wall its head is firmly pressed against. “It’s OK,” said Kelly Thorvalson, conservation programs manager at the aquarium. “She thinks she’s getting somewhere.” It’s a reminder that no matter how cute, turtles are reptiles — and reptiles aren’t known for their reasoning skills. Swim, eat, sleep, mate. That’s about it. Their idea of safety during sleep is to stick their heads under a rock (or in the case of tank-dwelling turtles, in a large black PVC pipe), leaving the rest of their large body exposed. Bless their hearts. “Turtles that we’ve taken care of for months will still try to bite us. They don’t imprint to humans like mammals or birds,” Thorvalson said. In fact, turtles don’t imprint with much of anything, including other turtles. But despite these sea creatures’ limited personalities, thousands of humans have rallied to keep them from becoming extinct. Hundreds of volunteer networks along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean protect them at incubation and intervene when they’re found injured or sick. All six sea turtle species that live off of U.S. coasts are protected under the 1973 Endangered Species Act signed by President Richard Nixon. Four are found in the Southeast: The leatherback, green, loggerhead and Kemp’s ridley. There are more than 2,000 threatened or endangered animals and plants in the U.S. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages those found on land and in freshwater, and the National Oceanic

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and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service manages the 125 marine species on the list. But don’t let the small number of ocean creatures on the list fool you. “Although marine species only make up around 4 percent of the species on the endangered species list, that doesn't mean that most are doing fine. The ocean can be a difficult place to study and data about the animals there may be lacking,” according to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

An army of volunteers

Protecting nests and rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing juvenile and mature turtles requires complex coordination between the NMFS, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, contracted entities like the aquarium and independent marine biologists, and legions of volunteers. In South Carolina alone, there are more than 50 turtle-nest teams from Myrtle Beach to Daufuskie Island. Each DNR-trained group of volunteers goes out every night between May 1 and Oct. 30 to look for turtle tracks. Early in the season, they are looking for large swaths of sand disturbed by a 300-pound loggerhead coming ashore to lay her eggs.

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If they find a nest, the volunteers assess its safety. If it is in an area likely to be disturbed, they move it. Either way, they put caution tape around it, hoping humans, coyotes, raccoons, ghost crabs and other predators will leave it alone. They check it nightly and after about 53 days, look for the tiny tracks left by hatchlings coming out of the nest and heading to the ocean. That’s why “lights out” programs are so important. The tiny reptiles are genetically programmed to emerge when the temperatures drop at nighttime and they head toward the brightest light, which — if humans weren’t around — would be the ocean. However, if a seaside homeowner leaves on an outdoor light, the turtles will head that way. And if they take off in the wrong direction, away from the ocean, they’ll either get eaten by predators or die of exposure. Once those tiny, palm-sized turtles hit the waves, we rarely see them again. Short of females laying eggs, sea turtles spend their lives in the ocean. That is, unless they get sick or injured. In 2016, 205 turtles washed ashore in South Carolina. So far this year, there have been 28 of these strandings, according to reports from the NWFS’ Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network. When a turtle stranding is reported, another network of volunteers specifically trained to respond to strandings is called upon to investigate. If the turtle is dead, they photograph it and take tissue samples for DNR, which maintains a genetic databank that can reveal more about that turtle.

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DNR officer halfway there. These trained volunteers allow the turtles to arrive at the rehab center as quickly as possible — and the aquarium is the only turtle rehab center in the state. “We are the South Carolina Aquarium, not the Charleston Aquarium, and want to be a resource for the entire state,” Thorvalson said. Amber Kuehn, a Bluffton marine biologist, is one of the volunteers who responds immediately when DNR calls about a stranding. She recently transformed a 1993 Red Cross supply ambulance into a turtle rescue vehicle. The vehicle’s exterior is a rolling billboard calling attention to the South Carolina Aquarium’s rescue, rehabilitation and release program. Inside, it is equipped with medical supplies for blood or tissue samples, a work area and a webbed stretcher to transport turtles. She responds to most of the calls in southern Beaufort County. Turtles taken to the aquarium’s Sea Turtle Care Center most commonly are suffering from bacterial or fungal infections, have ingested or become entangled in marine debris, or have been injured by a boat strike or shark bite, Thorvalson said. Of the 205 strandings in 2016, 56 were related to watercraft, according to the stranding network. One day in March, residents at the rehab center included three green turtles and a loggerhead that had all been found floating in the creeks that crisscross Hilton Head Island. “Because of the way long shore currents move south along the coast, sick or injured turtles are going to be pushed toward the southern end of Hilton Head Island and Daufuskie Island,” Kuehn said. In the fall and spring, sudden drops in water temperature can cause hypothermia and shut down the turtles’

organs. The little green sea turtles from Hilton Head were floating upon arrival. Thorvalson says this is likely caused by gas buildup in the intestinal tract from undigested food. It doesn’t matter what kind of turtle, or its size, from enormous leatherbacks to smaller Kemp’s ridleys, the aquarium does everything it can to nurse them back to health. The facility is spending $5 million to create the Zucker Family Sea Turtle Recovery, and the rehab program will become an exhibit itself: aquarium visitors will be at eye level with the windowed tanks. They also will be able to see into the operating room and the CT lab. Creating space for the hospital expansion was a challenge. The aquarium, which opened in 2000, is penned in by the National Park Service property that serves as the launching point for boats visiting Fort Sumter about a half-hour boat ride into the Charleston Harbor. M

Area sea turtles in order of size

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If you find a dead, sick, or injured sea turtle, call the S.C. Department of Natural Resource’s 24-hour hotline at 1-800-922-5431. Be prepared to answer the following questions: • What is the exact location of the animal? • Is the turtle alive or dead? • What is the approximate size of the turtle? • Is the turtle marked with spray paint? (This may indicate that the turtle has been previously documented.) • What is the location of the closest access point to the turtle? If the turtle is alive, please be prepared to stay with it until help arrives.

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Local volunteer creates sentimental stuffed animals to help survivors cope with loss of loved ones

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MEMORY BEARS

BY AMY COYNE BREDESON

Debbie Braun

old pair of blue jeans and two cherished shirts have been given new life and will now serve as keepsakes for a grieving family in the Lowcountry. These simple items of clothing have been transformed into stuffed bears to offer the family some comfort after the death of their husband, father and grandfather. Dubbed “memory bears,” the stuffed animals have become a trend for people struggling through the loss of loved ones. About two weeks after Hurricane Matthew hit Hilton Head Island in October, Jim Calfee was diagnosed with lung cancer. The cancer progressed quickly, and although the Hilton Head man did not want to spend his last days in the hospital, his daughter Jodi Watts said it was impossible for him to be moved at such a late stage. His family was in the process of making arrangements with Hospice Care of the Lowcountry when he died Dec. 4. Shortly after Calfee’s death, someone with the hospice group reached out to his wife, Anita, asking if she would be interested in receiving some memory bears. She loved the idea. Enter volunteer Debbie Braun, the maker of the sentimental stuffed animals that Hospice Care of the Lowcountry offers to families of their deceased patients. All Braun asks for is an item of clothing that is special to the 94 hiltonheadmonthly.com

family — Dad’s favorite shirt or Mom’s favorite bathrobe, for example — along with a few details about the deceased loved one. What was her favorite color? What were his hobbies? Once she has those, Braun spends some time planning her creation and then gets busy crafting. It takes her about eight or nine hours to make each bear. She likes to take her time to really think about who the person was and what would be the best reminder for his or her loved ones. “You’re trying to almost channel who that person was,” Braun said. Braun makes anywhere from one to 10 bears for each family, depending on what they want. She has made more than 100 memory bears so far, and she remembers every single one. Each bear has a heart on its bottom and its chest. Braun also tries to incorporate any special requests — for example, one family asked if she could add butterflies to the bears. For the Calfee family, Braun made sure that each bear featured denim and yellow, two of Jim’s favorite things to wear. As a licensed professional counselor, his daughter knows the importance of having a tangible item to touch, which can be comforting to people grieving a loss. “It just brought such joy,” Watts said. “It was just so lovely to be able to feel that warmth of his shirt in a stuffed animal and to have it there present whenever you need it.”

HEALTH The Calfees received five bears: one for Anita, one for both of the Calfees’ daughters, one for a niece and another for a granddaughter. Watts said her 8-year-old daughter, who was especially close to her grandfather, sleeps with her memory bear every night. “It just gives people something to hold onto when they can no longer hold their loved ones,” Braun said. Braun knows that firsthand. She began making the bears after her mother became ill in 2008. That’s when she realized how therapeutic they could be — not only to make, but also to keep as a memento. Before moving to Bluffton four years ago, Braun began making the bears for a hospice in Ohio. When she arrived in Bluffton, she knew she had to keep crafting the treasured gifts. “I do think it makes a difference in people’s lives,” Braun said. “It brings happiness. It’s a little hug, just a different type of hug.” M

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Five tips to take care of your eyes As the U.S. population ages, the number of Americans with major eye diseases is increasing, and vision loss is becoming a major public health problem, according to the National Eye Institute.

y the year 2020, the number of people who are blind or have low vision is projected to increase substantially, according to the Archives of Ophthalmology. Blindness or low vision affects 3.3 million Americans age 40 and over, or one in 28, according to study authors. This figure is projected to reach 5.5 million by the year 2020. So what can you do to keep your eyes healthy? Here are five tips: 1. Point the air conditioner away from your eyes when driving. If you have air going into your eyes for long periods of time, it can lead to corneal abrasions and dry-eye-syndrome. 2. Some foods are great for your eyes. For instance, fish contains omega-3 fatty acids (great for preventing dry eye syndrome). Sweet potatoes contain lots of vitamin A (helps improve your night vision). Spinach contains lutein (which prevents age-related macular degeneration or ARMD, and cataracts). And blueberries have the most antioxidants of any fruit. Having a cup of yogurt with extra blueberries on top each morning will help you prevent ARMD. 3. Instead of cooking with yellow onions, try cooking with red ones. Red onions contain large doses of quercetin, an antioxidant that helps fight cataracts. 4. Take a daily multivitamin supplement. Studies have shown that women who take vitamin C supplements for 10 years or more are 77 percent less likely to contract cataracts. 5. Don’t smoke. It’s a major cause of cataracts, dry eye syndrome and glaucoma. M

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Run for your life! Running for even five to 10 minutes a day, once or twice a week, or at slow speeds was associated with substantial mortality benefits over 15 years, a prospective study showed.

unners overall had 30% and 45% lower adjusted risks of all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality, respectively, over that period and had three years longer life expectancy compared with non-runners, Duckchul Lee, PhD of Iowa State University found. Running for less than 60 minutes a week—averaging out to about eight minutes a day—was associated with an odds ratio of 0.73 for death from any cause (95% CI 0.61-0.86) and 0.46 for cardiovascular mortality (95% CI 0.33-0.65) compared with non-runners after adjustment for other factors, including total physical activity from other leisure-time activities. The associations were also significant at the lowest quintiles of weekly running distance (less than six miles), frequency (one to two times), amount (under 506 metabolic equivalent of task or MET-minutes), and speed (less than six miles/hour), the group reported in the August 5 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. “This study may motivate healthy but sedentary individuals to begin and continue running for substantial and attainable mortality benefits,” Lee and colleagues suggested.

Action Points

Running, even 5 to 10 min/day and at slow speeds, is associated with reduced risks of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality and increased life expectancy. In a retrospective study of long-distance runners, heat stroke was more of a problem than death from any cardiac cause. M May 2017 97

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Custom-built home takes advantage of ideal freshwater location BY DEAN ROWL AND | PHOTOS BY ROB K AUFMAN

hen the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association hosts an event, it’s always a good one. The 30th annual Parade of Homes in late March showcased 25 exceptional residences on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton and the extended local area. The builders crafted unique houses, and the public toured the homes inside and out for ideas and inspiration. H2 Builders in Bluffton custom-built one of those masterpieces on Hampton Lake Drive. The 3,341-square-foot “Lowcountry plank-style home with metal accents” sits on a 0.36-acre lakeside site, said Rush Lowther, H2’s senior vice president of sales. “The interior is coastal chic, with a Lowcountry modern touch as opposed to your rustic farm house,” he said, noting that J. Banks Design Group helped shape the soothing interior design. Off-white and subtle light gray highlight the color scheme throughout. May 2017 99

H2 built the four-bedroom, fourbathroom, two-story home for Jeff and Cindy Weldon of Leesburg, Virginia, who plan to retire to the Lowcountry later this year. The couple, who have two grown children, bought the phase one lot in 2015, and construction was completed in December 2016, based on a design

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by architect Tom Hiatt of Bluffton. A lease-back arrangement allowed the 21-year-old award-winning construction company to showcase the model during this year’s home tour and now by private appointment only. “We really enjoyed and liked what we saw at Hampton Lake,” said Jeff Weldon, who with his wife had spent several years traveling to various communities in the Carolinas searching for a future retirement haven. “Our first instincts were being on a lake. My wife, being a native New Englander, always had a family lake home growing up. She wanted to be able to lay a kayak in the backyard.” There’s room for more than one

kayak in the home’s backyard. There are 165 acres of fresh water a mere pebble’s throw from the home’s spacious screened porch, perfect for Cindy Weldon to do all the kayaking or fishing she wants on a warm Lowcountry day. Besides the ideal waterfront location, “H2 was able to do everything I wanted that I had seen in pictures,” she said. “They put it all together.” “They were looking for a nice Lowcountry-style home, big room concept, a lot of storage and a master bedroom downstairs,” Lowther said. The Weldons got all that and more, cherishing the 450-square-feet of storage space above the garage. The architectural design allows an easy indoor connection from the spacious flex space/media room on the second main level directly into the storage space. “It’s connected from the interior of the home so you don’t have go up steps or pull down steps,” he said. “It’s a walk over from the media room to the storage area.”

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The wide-open floor plan offers unobstructed sightlines from the kitchen to the informal dining room to the great room to the porch and outside to the lake. “We have two transition points, from the foyer to the great room and then to the kitchen,” Lowther said. “Most of those areas are panelized.” A large island with granite top, quartz countertop perimeters and a beveled edge subway tile backsplash anchor the generously sized kitchen, which features a lofty 10-foot ceiling. H2’s craftsmen fashioned a custombuilt fireplace, horizontal shiplap paneling above the fireplace surround, built-in bookshelves and a coffered ceiling in the comfortable great room. Elsewhere, engineered hand-scraped birch flooring stretches from room to room downstairs and meet the stained oak stair steps with painted risers. Other artisan touches include: • An 8-foot-wide sliding French door separating the great room and porch. • Horizontal butt-board paneling on the foyer walls. • A tongue-and-groove-pine ceiling on the rear porch. • Wainscoting in the dining room. • Oyster shell tabby finishings with brick edging on the front and rear porches. • A stained mahogany front door. • A walk-through shower and a high transom to allow a flood of natural light into the master bathroom suite. • Five narrowly spaced windows in the upstairs media room open to a gorgeous view of the lake. Fall can’t come soon enough for the Weldons, who are looking forward to enjoying their new Lowcountry residence and all of the lifestyle amenities at Hampton Lake, as well as the art galleries and small restaurants in Old Town Bluffton. “It has everything we’re looking for in retirement,” Jeff Weldon said. M

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have been moving our indoor comforts and amenities outdoors in rising numbers while watching the value of our homes increase, thanks to outdoor upgrades. Swimming pools and spas, terraces, patios, fountains, waterfalls, ponds, fireplaces and fire pits, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens and creative lighting partner with saw palms, live oak trees, native shrubs and lush ground covers in artistic harmony to create relaxing lowmaintenance personal outdoor environments. These upgrades through renovation or initial home construction enhance the function and aesthetics of our outdoor living spaces. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no wonder the leisure lifestyle industry has been growing tremendously and is now a $6.2 billion home-and-garden cottage

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REAL ESTATE NEWS ENGEL & VÖLKERS Hilton Head — Bluffton recently announced that home buyers and sellers served in the Hilton Head and Bluffton markets will now have access to a new way to view properties in the palm of their hand. This is part of Engel & Völkers North America’s recently launched network-wide initiative to introduce industry-leading technology that will enhance home buyers and sellers’ experiences. “Our company and Real Estate Advisors are committed to providing the best customer experience that matches the on-demand economy that consumers expect,” said Rick Turner, President Engel & Völkers Hilton Head – Bluffton. On May 8, the Hilton Head Association of Realtors will host its 24th annual Realtors and Mortgage Lenders Golf and Tennis Tournament. The event is not open to the public, but is for its members and affiliate members to participate. They are holding it at Berkeley Hall. It is their largest fundraiser of the year and all net proceeds go to charity, with 50 percent going to housing initiatives. Cora Bett Thomas Realty recently awarded Beth Bohmert its top South Carolina sales award for 2016. Bohmert, who has been with Cora Bett Thomas Realty since 2008, was honored at the company’s annual meeting, held at Palmetto Bluff in February 2017. Bohmert represents clients as an associate broker, buying and selling luxury properties in Beaufort, Bluffton and throughout the South Carolina Lowcountry area. Before joining Cora Bett Thomas Realty, she worked for more than six years as a top producing sales agent in Beaufort. Prior to becoming a broker, Bohmert worked as a commodities broker on Wall Street and as a foreign currency trader with the Royal Bank of Canada. She headed the sales of annuities at NCNB and, later, assisted in institutional and block trading

with a New York-based brokerage firm on Hilton Head Island. Mitch Burns has joined RE/MAX Island Realty. Burns, who was raised outside of Atlanta, moved to the Bluffton and Hilton Head Island area five years ago to get a change of scenery. He fell in love with the area, fueled by a love of the water and being active. Burns is a self-proclaimed foodie, and loves interacting with all types of people. He looks forward to the opportunity to grow and prosper with RE/ MAX Island Realty. Allison Filippone has joined RE/MAX Island Realty. Born and raised an East Tennessean, Allison always sought to live at the beach. In 2008, she got the opportunity to move to the Lowcountry. She loves where she live and loves being able to help others achieve their dream of owning here on Hilton Head Island. She works with and for her clients during the exciting time of buying or selling their property. Along with being a full time realtor, she is a small business owner, a wife, and a mother of 2 boys. Allison has extensive experience in property management, renovations and remodeling, marketing, and client relations. Erica Barton has joined RE/MAX Island Realty. A true southerner, Barton was born in Alabama. Her father was in the military and transferred to the Fort Gordon base in Augusta, Ga., in 1980. In 1982, her family purchased a home in South Carolina. She has remained in the Central Savannah River Area until July of

2016. Erica and her family moved to the Lowcountry for her husband’s new job. Erica has been in Real Estate for 4 years serving buyers and sellers. Louisa Danzell has joined RE/MAX Island Realty. Originally from the Netherlands, Louisa has been a resident of the HHI and Bluffton area for the past 23 years. While growing up in the Netherlands her stepmother ran a successful real estate company and she also worked for a real estate agency in the Netherlands while attending college. With two of her five children in college, she is extremely excited for the opportunity to pursue a lifelong passion of selling real estate at RE/MAX Island Realty. Robert Moul with Weichert RealtorsCoastal Properties has been awarded the nationally recognized Military Relocation Professional Certification by the National Association of Realtors. The certification is presented to Realtors who help military personnel, veterans and their families find housing that lets them make the best use of their benefits and serves the unique needs of military life. Moul, a Realtor since 2014, is part of a knowledgeable team of agents at Weichert Realtors-Coastal Properties, which brings many years of combined real estate expertise to its clients. Weichert RealtorsCoastal Properties, an independently owned and operated Weichert-affiliated office, has offices on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton, Okatie and Beaufort. Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island promoted Dennis Elliott to compliance and internet data exchange services coordinator. In this position, Elliott regulates real estate transaction standards, data feed compliance, membership and vendor audits. He’s been with the organization since 2006. Prior to receiving this promotion, Elliott was a member services associate. May 2017 115

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JUST OFF THE COUNTRY CLUB OF HILTON HEAD’S SIGNATURE HOLE - the 12th.View all the way to the green, Skull Creek and beyond. Enjoy the bird activity in the lagoon across the fairway from the expansive deck. 5 Flagship Lane has it all, plus a great open floorplan. Features include; 5 BR plus a bonus room and hobby or exercise room off the garage, 4 full bath, open eat-in kitchen, great room, formal dining and 1st floor master. 4 HVAC systems, 3500+SF, mature landscaping. Short distance to the New Spring Lake Pool.View, Location, Great Floorplan. $728,500

VIEW ACROSS THE MARSH of Elliott Creek to the Port Royal Sound, Pine Island and Skull Creek. Easy access to the creek for kayaking or fishing with a cane pole or throwing a cast net for shrimp. Features include 3 BR, 2.5 BA, expansive back deck, 2 Savannah Grey brick fireplaces, formal LR & DR, new roof, family room plus a large Carolina room. $682,000

OUTSTANDING home just off the 10th Fairway of the Country Club of Hilton Head – catch the breezes from Skull Creek / the Intracoastal Waterway. 3400 plus sq. ft. with 4 bedroom or 3 plus a bonus room, 3 ½ bath. Formal LR and DR plus a kitchen/family room. Short distance to the Country Club Clubhouse & Skull Creek Docks. $598,900

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BEST wrap around lagoon views in HHP. A short distance from the Port Royal Sound. Corner lot. 3 BR, 2 ½ BA, formal LR & DR, kitchen/family room plus office and covered patio. Updated wood floors, smooth ceilings, detailed moldings, granite counters, paver driveway and path. New roof, water heaters and HVAC system. $575,000

BEST LAGOON VIEWS in Hilton Head Plantation! Full size homesite with a tranquil lagoon and footbridge view. Bright and open 3 BR, 2 BA Formal living room, high ceiling, fireplace and screen porch. Neighborhood pool. Best value under $440,000 in Hilton Head Plantation. $435,000

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

TRUE LOCK AND LEAVE. Views of 10th fairway and green of Dolphin Head. Short distance to the Beach Park. 3 BR, 3 Full Baths and great room floor plan. All New Flooring & Kitchen Cabinetry. Private patio and outside storage. $325,000

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RELAX on covered rear terrace viewing the golfers putt on Indigo Run’s Golden Bear 6th green or drive the 7th. Cul-de-sac setting with extra privacy from the lagoon and wetland. Stucco, 3 bedroom plus den, 3 full bath home with smooth ceilings, bright and open great room / split bedroom floor plan. $507,000

ENJOY THE OCEAN VIEW along with the afternoon shade from the balcony of this well-loved villa. Never on the rental market, nicely maintained and PRICED TO SELL, this Sea Side Villa with bunkbeds for the kids is ready to enjoy. Newer Carrier wall unit and 2016 hot water heater. Coligny, restaurants, shopping and the beach. $159,000

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION 7 ANGLERS POND CT. LAGOON VIEW $168,500 18 CHINA COCKLE LANE 2ND ROW SOUND $189,500 15 SEABROOK LANDING 1.2 ACRE SKULL CREEK VIEW $325,000 BLUFFTON 38 BARTONS RUN DR $185,000 SKULL CREEK/Intracoastal Waterway/Sunset Views 1.27 acre/Country Club of Hilton Head 13 th Fairway/Exclusive Seabrook Landing - neighborhood pool and day dock $325,000

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OUTSTANDING PANORAMIC MARSH VIEWS, 10 minute bike ride to Harbour Town or the beach, neighborhood pool and tennis courts, are some of the reasons you will love calling 21 Spartina Crescent home. This 3 bedroom 3 bath home has many updates including new windows and doors, new deck and entry porch. Open great room/ dining, a large 2nd floor family room. Updated master bath, two car garage with extra storage and a stair chair lift to 1st and 2nd floor decks. One of the largest homesites in Spartina Cresent. $1,195,000

OCEAN VIEW, LAGOON/GOLF VIEW, short distance to the Beach and the site of the new Port Royal Beach Club. Outstanding open floor plan. 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Baths. 2 master suites, first and second floor and each have outstanding views. Large 2nd floor ocean view deck, private pool, sea wall along the lagoon, 2-car garage and expansive amount of storage areas. Perfect as a primary residence or a lock and leave 2nd home. 21 Fairway Winds is ready for you to add your personal touches to make it yours. Location – View – and Open Floor Plan. $895,000

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121 BEACHWALK

11 BEACH ARBOR

19 MAYFAIR DR. – WOODBRIDGE

SHORT DISTANCE TO THE BEACH – Great 2nd home, short term rental or a home for full time living. 3 Bedroom, 3 Full Baths, updated kitchen, fireplace and covered parking underneath. Enjoy sitting on the screen porch watching the bird activity in the lagoon. $398,500

STEPS TO THE BEACH, Sonesta and Van Der Meer Tennis. 2nd floor wraparound deck for outdoor enjoyment. Smooth ceilings, wood floors & granite tops. Fully appointed with 65” flat screen, Tempur-Pedic king, down to the Keurig. Fireplace, Jacuzzi and more. Closest Shipyard Villa to the Beach. A five-star rental machine. $260,000

IMAGINE you own a place at the Beach – right in the heart of Forest Beach – steps to the ocean and Coligny Plaza. 2 bedroom 3 bath villa with decks overlooking private courtyard and complex pool. New appliances and HVAC. Great Rental, 2nd home or Island Lifestyle living home.

5 BR 3.5 BA HOME in the popular community of Woodbridge with great amenities including a community pool, boat storage, leisure trails and clubhouse.This home boasts front porch, screened back porch and fenced yard. Great room, dining room, eat-in kitchen and a bonus room that has its own full bath. $301,950

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56 STATION LOOP

101 HEARTSTONE CIRCLE

201 STUDENT UNION ST. – UNIVERSITY PARK

WHY WAIT TO BUILD? 2014 home with almost 2,500 sq. ft., 3 bedroom plus flex room, oversized garage, fenced yard, screened porch and many upgrades! Hilton Head Lakes is a private gated community with sweeping lake front vistas and Tommy Fazio designed golf course. $369,000

SPACIOUS AND BRIGHT, this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is located in popular Lawton Station and features almost 2,500 SF. A more traditional floor plan with all bedrooms and laundry on 2nd floor, this home’s many pluses include wood floors, backsplash in kitchen and a large, fenced yard. $339,900

LARGEST FLOOR PLAN in The Willows & under $225K!This 4 BR, 2.5 bath home with a $4K carpet and paint allowance offers a superb opportunity to polish a gem. Carolina Room, office/flex space, dining room with French doors, living room w/ fireplace - all located on one of the more unique, private & wooded home sites! Community pool & playground. Home Warranty plus one full year of HOA dues included! $224,900

3 BR 2BA HOME with 2-car detached garage, covered side porch, front porch, eat-in kitchen, family room with fireplace on a corner lot. New carpet and paint. University Park is a sidewalk community with amenities that include a community park, playground, a gazebo overlooking the pond, a beach style entry swimming pool and fitness center. $189,000

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Brand New Beach Home located 4th row to the Ocean! Superior construction & craftsmanship. Finishes, trim & details exceed expectations. 7 BR, 6.5 BA. Open kitchen to great room, plus a 2nd floor family room or bonus room. Private heated pool, with hot tub, lanai, 4 car garage, plus abundant storage and play areas. Paver drive and patios. Ocean views from several rooms. Fully Designer furnished. Rental projections of $150K. Rentals starting to book for 2017, instant cash flow. Net Rental Guarantee also available. $1,895,000

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3rd Row Ocean and just across the street from South Beach! This classic Sea Pines home has been updated with new kitchen, new master bath, new flooring, fixtures and mechanicals. Elevator to all floors! Brand New Pool with overflowing hot tub, huge Lanai with Tiki Bar. Screened porch, and a wrap around deck. 4 BR plus Flex Room, 3 1/2 Baths. Brand new furniture included in price, will be a rental favorite. $1,295,000.

Walk to the Beach! Builders personal home! Amazing upgrades + renovations. Euro-style kitchen with Wolf Ovens & gas cooktop, quartz counters, Bazzeo cabinets, breakfast bar & dining area all open to Family Room. 5Br + Loft + 4 FULL BA. Master Wing with game room, office, family room, library. 4-car garage. Breathtaking views and sunsets! $1,295,000

Breathtaking wide views of lagoon with seawall and dock. Meticulously maintained gardens with abundant outdoor entertainment areas, pool & hot tub. 4 BR, 3 BA with hickory handscraped flooring, tile and carpet in bedrooms. Close proximity to beach. A great home for rental. $995,000

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2418 VILLAMARE

106 WINDSOR PLACE

Quality constructed by H2 Builders, finest finishes, trim, detail & accessories. Travertine & Birch Floors, soaring ceilings & abundant natural light. 5 or 6BR (if needed), 4.5 BA. Living room w/ fireplace, formal dining room. Grand center island kitchen opens to casual dining and family room. Elegant Master Suite. Overlooking private pool and out to the 16th Fairway at The Golf Club. In law, teenager or guest suite on 2nd floor. $759,000

Truly a one-of-a-kind home! Inverted floorplan with magnificent views across Fish Haul Creek and sunsets over the marsh with an astounding pool environment. 3 BR, 3 BA, ultimate woodwork, antique stair banisters, Heart Pine and Saltillo floors, granite countertops, cherry cabinets and much more. Observatory on 3rd floor. Full heated and cooled basement. $749,000

Turn Key! Designer remodel top to bottom in 2016. 2 BR/2 BA. New Kitchen with Quartz countertops, Shaker cabinets, S/S appliances. Crown molding, smooth ceilings. New furniture, mattresses, bedding, TVs, etc. Oceanfront complex. So many updates it will make your head spin. Outstanding rentals. Buy now and enjoy the rental income! $644,000

Amazing Oceanfront Complex in The Leamington section of Palmetto Dunes Resort. 2BR 2BA Fully Furnished and priced to SELL! 1st floor convenience with stunning views of the tropical pool and amenity area, and out to the ocean. Updated kitchen, floors and master bath. Serious value priced at $599,000.

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Amazing New Home! 4BR, 4 FULL BA with 3,880 HSF. Significant upgrades including gas range, gas fireplace, custom ceiling fans throughout + custom audio/speaker system. Stunning Kitchen, Great Room Architecture, Large Bonus|Media Room. Screened Porch. Custom pavers on driveway, patio and porch. Builders Warranty in place. Come live this incredible lifestyle! Home was just completed in Feb. 2016, barely used, step right into a new home with no hassle! $589,999

6 COTTON HALL LANE

Rock solid built, custom home with long and wide lagoon view, cul de sac location in Long Cove Club. Elegant entry into living room, and dining room, kitchen has eat in area and opens to family room. Master Bedroom festures 2 walk in closets, large double vanity, separate shower and large soaking garden tub. 2nd floor has two ensuite bedrooms, PLUS heated and cooled artist studio or playroom. Also bonus room above garage with full bath. $579,000

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4th and 5th floor Penthouse, 2 BR + Loft. Direct waterfront views of Shelter Cove Harbour, Broad Creek, and miles of the amazing watershed. Updated with cherry floors and new carpeting, granite in the kitchen. Two story great room with walls of glass overlooking the views! Free Shuttle to the Beach, walk to shopping, dining, nightlife, restaurants, boating. Partially furnished, turn key ready and priced to sell! $469,000!

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4 BR/3 BA, 2 car garage, corner location on a cul de sac, full size wooded homesite. Wood floors, granite and stainless in kitchen, all baths upgraded with granite and new vanities. New fixtures. Fireplace, great room, dining room, 2 story foyer. Master on 2nd floor with large bathand huge walk in closet. 2 more bedrooms share a full bath, plus laundry room. Front porch, back patio. $369,000

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20 WINDJAMMER COURT - SEA PINES - Unique “Low Country” style home on Lagoon in HT. WALK to Golf /Tennis /new Club House. 4 BR/3½ BA, PLUS office/study. Elaborate Master suite downstairs. Never rented. Pristine condition. FP, pool, fenced area for pets. Ideal primary or 2nd home, or great rental. $745,000 UNF

35 N. CALIBOGUE CAY — Enjoy sunsets and DEEP WATER views over the Calibogue Sound from this stunning setting. A rare opportunity to build the house of your dreams on this secluded Sea Pines peninsula. $1,695,000

30 GULL POINT ROAD IN SEA PINES — Great opportunity to be part of Gull Pt Assn with marina, kayak racks, Har-Tru tennis courts, children’s playground and less than a mile to the beach. Terrific marsh views! 2 car carport, 14 ft elev. Priced at lot value. $975,000

12 PINE ISLAND CT. – SEA PINES – Expansive marsh views from this 3 BR, 3 BA fee simple townhouse. Beautiful Chef’s kitchen, gas fireplace, hardwood flrs, elevator to all levels, 3-car garage. $899,000

1468 SOUND VILLA — Enjoy beautiful Calibogue Sound views from the deck of this 4 BR South Beach home. This home has been refurbished and includes a family room, fireplace, updated kitchen and baths, 1 car garage. $995,000 furnished

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1911 SOUTH BEACH CLUB – SEA PINES – Incredible panoramic view from this 2nd floor 3 BR, 2.5 BA villa in SBC, West Atrium. Private boardwalk to pool and beach. Secure building with renovated lobby, elevator, parking garage and storage. Very well maintained, kitchen remodeled w. built-in credenza. Gas FP, wet bar, 2 balconies, 10’ ceilings, laundry room, charming foyer. $795,000 F.

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40 BAYNARD PARK RD. — Handsome contemporary 3 br plus office, 3 1/2 ba with remodeled kitchen and baths, high vaulted smooth ceilings, 2 car garage, large year round indoor pool, multiple decks and loads of light. Views of Harbour Town 14th green and across Baynard Park to Calibogue Sound. Great opportunity to be in this sought after neighborhood! $1,250,000.

sunset views over lagoon and 2nd fairway of top ranked Pete Dye Course in Long Cove Club with private marina, heated pool, tennis, golf and new clubhouse. Handsome curb appeal, wood floors, granite and stainless. $788,500

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

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

4 CLUB COURSE LANE – SEA PINES – Charming 3 BR/2BA home facing Newhall Preserve. Approx. 2388 s.ft. High and vaulted ceilings throughout. Lovely sun room. Fireplace. All on one floor. Large deck, spacious dining room. 2-car garage. $419,000

4 PINTAIL — SEA PINES – Beautifully updated 3 BR South Beach home; private heated pool, screened porch, lagoon view, 4th row beach house. $699,000 furn.

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Top floor efficiency/studio with spectacular views of Harbour Town Lighthouse and Calibogue Sound. Updated with possible rental income. Just steps to your boat, the shops and restaurants of Harbour Town, and the Harbour Town Golf Links. The perfect getaway spot! MLS #360197 $249,000 (F)

Stylish contemporary beach house features a Bosch appointed kitchen, a bright open living and dining area that’s ideal for entertaining. Relax in the recreational level that includes game room and bar. MLS #354405 $3,195,000

Private setting with 3 bedrooms 3 baths. Granite and updated kitchen. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, crown molding. Master bath has jacuzzi tub and spa shower. Master bedroom large walk in closet. Bonus room over the garage. 2 car garage. MLS #357522 $669,000

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2248 HERITAGE VILLA – SEA PINES

Completely remodeled in 2014. Wonderful interior courtyard and back deck looks over the Pete Dye Heron Point golf course. Granite throughout, with updated floors. 3 bedrooms 3 baths. Pine plank wood ceilings. Community pool redone in 2014. MLS #350478 $510,000

One level home updated and enlarged with new kitchen, bathrooms, and many custom features. Perfect for entertaining. Ffeatures 5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, great room with high ceilings and fireplace, dining room, gourmet eat- in kitchen, den, office, and oversized 2 car garage. MLS #355359 $1,399,000

Excellent condition 2 BR, 2.5 BA large Townhouse with ideal location near pool. Recently updated bathrooms and kitchen with new refrigerator and dishwasher. Beautifully furnished, Excellent rental income, Light and airy and a Pleasure to show! MLS #356006 $357,000

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2 JACANA STREET – NORTH FOREST BEACH

2 AUDUBON POND – SEA PINES

Private Marsh Island location. 3 BR’s, 3.5 baths on Cul-de-sac. Open floor plan with hardwood & tile floors throughout. Gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances, completely outfitted bar, over-sized attached garage, 2 decks, multiple gardens. Stunning! MLS #360106 $1,239,000

Updated home sits on a lot and a half. Gigantic pool in a tropical setting that is fenced-in for privacy. 4 bedroom home with a den, huge family room, and an office. 7 rows from the beach in the very sought after neighborhood. Near the cul-de-sac with very minimal traffic. MLS #361300 $829,000

Perfect little beach cottage just around corner from the ocean! Three Br’s, 2.5 Ba’s, beautiful pool area, tidal marsh views, single story, no steps! One car garage plus extra storage, South Beach area...don’t miss this one! MLS # 361552 $829,000

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A Realtor Who Is More Than Just A Marketing Campaign! Top Listing and/or Selling Agent 31 out of 38 Years with Dunes Real Estate

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

online and offline marketing campaigns, that’s a given. But you get even more with Ken the person, who listens, strategizes and skillfully guides buyers and sellers to meaningful sales results with comfortable ease. Not because it’s his job, it’s his privilege. Why wait? Call Ken today. You’ll be glad you did!

PALMETTO HALL

54 Sedge Fern Drive Delightfully designed and full of natural light home with 3BR/2.5 BA all on one level. Spacious open floorplan with walls of windows, a huge eat in kitchen, center island and wrap around breakfast bar. Exterior features large covered front porch, huge private backyard & patio. Enjoy Palmetto Hall’s golf cart friendly streets, 2 golf courses, pool and tennis courts. $425,000

PALMETTO HALL

12 Madison Lane Fabulous Brand New custom home nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac. Enjoy panoramic views of #17 hole of Cupp Course from your large covered porches. Features 4 BRs/4.5 BAs + study/ office. Big open floor plan, wonderful BR separation, huge great room, beautiful open kitchen, granite counter tops, hardwood, 2 car garage w/golf cart garage. $739,500

SHIPYARD

56 Misty Cove Just 4 blocks to the Ocean! Totally upgraded & move-in ready with 2BR, 2.5BA and single car garage. Fabulous golf views plus a large fishing lagoon out front. Recently renovated w/all granite in kitchen & stainless steel appliances w/pass through breakfast bar. Conveniently located to Coligny Plaza shopping & restaurants. $349,900

Ken’s 2016 Honors

SHELTER COVE

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

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6205 Newport Villa A private & unique waterfront community in Shelter Cove. Newport boasts a private entry, tennis courts, ancient oaks & incredible waterfront pool complex w/kayak storage & access to Broad Creek. This 2 BR/2BA townhome is loaded w/recent upgrades too numerous to list, including a new roof. Enjoy the convenience of Shelter Cove, 3 miles of private beach access & all of Palmetto Dunes amenities. $314,900

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24 Duck Hawk Road Ocean View, 5 BR 5.5 BA Sea Pines | $3,900,000

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2 Surf Scoter Road Landscape View, 4 BR 4 BA Sea Pines | $849,000

20 Gunnery Lane Lagoon View, 4 BR 3 BA Sea Pines | $799,000

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1887 Beachside Tennis Ocean View, 2 BR 2 BA Sea Pines | $725,000

10 Prestwick Court Golf View, 3 BR 3.5 BA HHP | $449,000

8 Dewberry Lane Wooded View, 3 BR 2 BA Sea Pines | $425,000

2424 Inland Harbour Golf/Lagoon View, 2 BR 2.5 BA Sea Pines | $399,000

107 Beachwalk Villas Lagoon View, 2 BR 2 BA Shipyard | $310,000

2005 Hilton Head Club Villas Golf View, 3 BR 3 BA HHP | $295,000

38 Springwood Villas Lagoon View, 3 BR 3.5 BA Forest Beach | $279,900

First Floor Anchorage Villa Lagoon View, 2 BR 2 BA Shelter Cove | $259,000

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INDIGO RUN

SOUGHT AFTER, Raintree Grande Model overlooking the 14th Fairway/15th Green of the private Golf Club. 5 Bedrooms or 4 Bedrooms + Bonus Room, 5.5 Baths. Elegant Living and Dining Room. $739,000

ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL NEW “Homes by Marshside” Covered Porch overlooking 16th Fairway in The Golf Club. 4 Bedrooms and 4 Full Baths $719,000

BEAUTIFUL UPDATED HOME with 4 bedrooms or 3 bedrooms plus bonus room overlooking a scenic lagoon. Light and bright Great Room with vaulted ceilings with beams and hardwood floors. $669,000

PROFESSIONALLY DECORATED 4 bedroom or 3 bedroom plus In-Law suite and 4.5 baths. Overlooks the lagoon. Chef’s kitchen opens to a large family room with travertine floors. Private Master Suite. $669,000

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

PALMETTO HALL

FOLLY FIELD

BEAUTIFUL HOME – Within walking distance to the CCHH and Skull Creek Marina + panoramic view of the 10th Fairway. Completely updated! 3 Bedrooms + Study | Office. $625,000

MODEL PERFECT 5 Bedroom or 4 Bedroom + Bonus Room home with 5.5 Baths with a beautiful Golf View. Professionally decorated home with loads of upgrades. $599,000

BEAUTIFUL DIRECT OCEANFRONT villa with panoramic OCEANFRONT View! Fully furnished 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1st floor Sea Cloisters villa. Great 2nd home or rental property. $535,000

PANORAMIC OCEANFRONT View with 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, fully furnished villa. Sea Cloisters is a private oceanfront complex with 64 units, a beautiful Oceanside pool and security gated entrance. $530,000

INDIGO RUN

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

SEA PINES

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

MODEL PERFECT overlooking beautiful lagoon on quiet cul-de-sac. 3 Bedroom, 3 baths. Spacious Great room, Chef’s kitchen, plus Carolina Room. Beautifully updated; New Roof. $499,000

BEAUTIFUL 4 BR or 3 BR plus bonus room. 3 full baths and a spacious Screened Porch located in the Stonegate. Community of HHP. Great Kitchen Breakfast Room. Private Master Suite. $496,000

BEAUTIFUL 3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 bath Oyster Landing Town home with a beautiful Lagoon/Golf view. Spacious Great Room. Downstairs Master Bedroom and Guest Bedrooms upstairs. Great primary or 2nd home. $459,000

PANORAMIC VIEWS of Skull Creek from this updated 1st floor 2 BR, 2 BA Indian Springs Villa. Spacious Great Room w/Fireplace. Updated Kitchen/Breakfast Room with Granite countertops. Private Master Suite. $425,000

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HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

PINECREST

BEAUTIFUL & SPACIOUS, 4 BR/3.5BA, including first and second floor Master Bedrooms; Bonus Room, great living space or Office, Carolina Room and Screen Lanai. Large deck and fenced in backyard. $389,000

PERFECT SPACIOUS 2BR/2BA plus den, open floor plan with large master bedroom. Large open kitchen, perfect for entertaining with beautiful bay windows, an over-sized center island. $319,000

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

NEWLY REMODELED 2BR/2.5 BA plus formal Dining Room or Office. Newly painted, new Whirlpool stainless steel appliances, new granite counter tops and more! On the 10th Green, this home is turn-key. $230,000

INDIGO RUN 21 Larium Place . . . . $199,000 35 Lancaster Place . . . $179,900

BERKELEY HALL 4 Rice Hope . . . . . . $10,000

PALMETTO HALL 15 Madison Lane . . . . $107,000

Hampton Hall 6 Normandy Circle . . . . $60,000

CONTACT RICHARD MACDONALD FOR INCREDIBLE HOMESITES

Rick helped 90 families in 2016 with their real estate needs

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

111 Headlands Dr. Renovated 1 level home on a private lot w/2 car garage and Carolina Room. All NEW Spring 2017: wood flooring, custom paint, carpeting. Updated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops, renovated bathrooms w/travertine and granite, newer fixtures and ceiling fans, the list goes on. Plenty of natural light throughout and a great layout. Homes in this price range are selling and updated homes in this price range are selling fast, especially at $419,000. OFF PLANTATION HOME

32 Peregrine Dr. Stunning 4 BD home

w/ wrap around covered deck. Renovated kitchen w/ granite counter tops & SS appliances, wood flooring on main level & downstairs. Features include crown molding, updated fixtures, gas fireplace, tons of storage, good size BDs & large master BD/BA & 2-car garage. Located in the gated community of Peregrine Pointe w/ community dock overlooking Broad Creek – great for kayaking, fishing & viewing the Shelter Cove Fireworks all summer long. $349,000.

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OFF PLANTATION TOWNHOME

L3 Marshside Villas Location is

home steps to Port Royal Sound. Nearly 4,000 sq. ft. w/enclosed lanai and pool w/ bar, leading to the living area. Open concept kitchen to family room w/ SS appliances & gas range. Features include new crown molding and fixtures, fans & hardware, and hardwood floors. Prep kitchen, 2 fireplaces and BD/BA upstairs w/kitchenette! This home has it all and priced to move. Jan. 2017 Appraisal $975K. Offered at $749,000.

everything in real estate and this has it! Located in the back, very private w/marsh views! This 2-bedroom townhome has undergone major renovations: NEW sub flooring, kitchen, tile/wood flooring... to name a few. Fireplace, large back deck and great storage. Marshside is close to restaurants, shopping, bike trails, hospital, Rec Center and the schools. Need more? How about all the amenities; swimming pool, tennis & fitness center, all on site. Offered for sale for $137,500.

SHIPYARD

109 Evian Villas Remodeled, fully furnished 2-bedroom townhome with golf course views of the Brigantine Course. Custom eat in kitchen w/granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, all opened to the main living area. Easy maintenance tile flooring throughout the main floor, ample sitting inside and large back patio outside. Other features: plenty of storage, fireplace, large bedrooms, and updated bathrooms... to name a few. Listed for $320,000.

193 Evian Villas Top floor 2 bedroom

E-2 Golfmaster II Villas Newer 2001 built villa fully furnished and in great shape! This golf view villa has been exceptional on the rental market consistently for years! Fantastic condition and desirable open floor plan. Gorgeous hardwoods, fireplace, vaulted ceilings, Carolina Room and storage make this a top choice. Shipyard Plantation is a gated community w/beach access and beach lockers too. Offered for $419,000.

7 Bob Cat Ln. Gorgeous curb appeal and superb location near the sound, bike path and Dolphin Head Golf Course. Combining beautiful golf and lagoon views, but keeping its privacy. This newer 2000 custom built 3 BD & bonus room has gorgeous features: Open kitchen to family room, wood and tile flooring, custom molding and 1st floor master BD/BA. Plus space to add BDs/BAs/media room. $649,999.

renovated villa with: Aqua guard water resistant flooring, smooth ceilings, gorgeous kitchen w/all ELECTROLUX appliances. Beautiful tile and bamboo back-splash, top of the line ceiling fans and fixtures, the list goes on. Previous owners had a fire and the villa was restored in 2007: all NEW plumbing, wiring, windows & more. Stunning golf & lagoon views! Sit back on your large deck and enjoy! All for $339,999.

Rick is the best real estate partner on Earth. I say partner because Rick involves himself in the process from beginning to end. He was available 24/7 to give advice, assistance and any aid possible in helping bring the property to market, prepare the property to get the maximum net profit, and marketing the property to get the highest price. His suggestions on when and how to bring the property to market proved key to selling at the best price. He understands the psychology of the buyers in various scenarios, and steered me away from some potential follies and toward ultimate success. He was an excellent negotiator and understand in detail evolving market forces and inventories. The icing on the cake is Rick is a genuinely nice guy and a joy to work with. I would use Rick for any and all real estate purchase or sale in Beaufort County. – Gregg Young, Seller 2017

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Carolina Realty Group (843) 683-4701 Rick@TheBestAddressinTown.com www.RickSaba.com

2009 Realtor® of the Year Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors® 2005 President Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors®

Would you like to get AUTO ALERTS on ANY COMMUNITY OR VILLA COMPLEX? Please call (843) 683-4701 or email me today: Rick@TheBestAddressinTown.com

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WHAT TO DO

MAY 2: LOWCOUNTRY LADIES LUNCHEON ... MAY 3: WAHHI LUNC

MAY 17

2017 Ride of Silence: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, Street Meet parking lot in Port Royal Plaza, 95 Mathews Drive, Hilton Head Island. The Hilton Head Island annual Ride of Silence honors those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. The ride is a silent procession, sponsored locally by Kickin’ Asphalt Bicycle Club and is part of an international observance. This year’s ride has special meaning because of the 11 cyclists who were killed in Beaufort County last year. To participate, arrive with a bicycle, helmet (mandatory), lights (recommended) and black armband. There will be a ceremony, sign-in and safety briefing between 6:30 and 7 p.m. The first 50 riders to register will receive a free gift. The 9-mile police escorted ride rolls out promptly at 7 p.m. while a member of the Savannah Pipes and Drums plays “Amazing Grace.” Visit kickinasphalt.info for more details.

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MAY CALENDAR MAY 1

VIM HHI William P. Stevens Pro-Am Golf Classic: Monday, May 1, May River Golf Course. Treat yourself to the ultimate golf paradise at the 23rd VIM Pro-Am Golf Classic at the May River Golf Club in Palmetto Bluff. An awards celebration in the clubhouse will immediately follow play. For information, contact development@ vimclinic.org or go to vimclinic.org/ william-p-stevens-jr-pro-am-classic.

MAY 2

Lowcountry Ladies Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, R Bar and Grill, 70 Pennington Drive, Bluffton. A lunch will be served at noon with ample time for mingling and meeting new friends. Local women business owners will have displays and guests will have time for shopping before and after lunch and will hear 138 hiltonheadmonthly.com

short presentations from each display vendor. This event is intended to help support local businesses, so plan on shopping for your special Mother’s Day gifts! Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased online. Contact Laurie Brown at laurie@auntlauries.com for additional information.

MAY 3

WAHHI Luncheon: 11 a.m. social hour, noon lunch, Wednesday, May 3, Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, Shipyard Plantation. Join the celebration as Youth Service Award winners and WAHHI Charitable Fund grant recipients are announced. Master of ceremonies will be Hilton Head’s own Reggie Deas, lead vocalist of Deas-Guys, and director of personnel for the Beaufort County Public Schools. Joining him will be Rachel Wyatt, Miss South Carolina and runner up to Miss America. wahhi.com.

Palmetto Plant Eaters Club Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry, 110 Malphrus Road, Bluffton. The Palmetto Plant Eaters Club, a PlantPure Nation pod group that meets monthly (free and open to the public) to teach and support plantbased eating, will be hosting Carolyn Lee as its guest speaker She will be discussing how to make homemade kombucha and the many health benefits of drinking kombucha. Learn more about the Palmetto Plant Eaters at PalmettoPlantEaters.com.

MAY 3-4

Hearts Open Golf-a-Thon: Wednesday, May 3, and nMay 4, Haig Point Club, 10 Haig Point Court, Hilton Head Island. Swing into action for hospice care and a chance to win $10,000. Join the Golf-aThon for Hospice Care of the Lowcountry that includes 18 holes on the exclusive

Haig Point Signature Course, a Wednesday night party, breakfast and awards lunch, and tee gifts valued at $150. For more information, visit hospicecarelc.org. “The Wizard of Oz” Pre-Audition Workshops: 4:30-6 p.m. and 6:308 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, and Thursday, May 4, Palmetto Hall Golf Club Ballroom, Hilton Head Island. These pre-audition workshops will give young actors the opportunity to give mock vocal and dance auditions Cold reads will also be practiced if time permits. For questions, email msyt.wizard@gmail.com

MAY 4

David Yurman Special Event at Forsythe Jewelers: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 4, Forsythe Jewelers, 71 Lighthouse Road, The Shops at Sea Pines Center. Join Forsythe Jewelers

UNCHEON ... MAY 3-4: HEARTS OPEN GO for a David Yurman special event. Visit ForsytheHHI.com for more information, or call 843-671-7070. May the Fourth: 4 p.m. Thursday, May 4, Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way. Jedis of all ages, join the resistance against the dark side! Play video games, eat snacks, make crafts and watch a movie. Free. For more information, go to beaufortcountylibrary.org or contact reasterbrooks@bcgov.net or 843-255-6510 Disease Prevention: 6–7 p.m. Thursday, May 4, Hilton Head Library. A chiropractor provides lifestyle tips to remain in optimum health. Free and open to the public. Visit beaufortcountylibrary.org or contact Lauren Read at 843-255-6531 or lread@bcgov.net for more information. Heritage Library Free Research Sites: 1-3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, Beaufort branch of the Heritage Library, 1501 Bay St., Beaufort. Want to flesh out your family tree? Come learn about some online resources that may help you fill in your family puzzle and add “life” to your tree. Register online at HeritageLib.org or call 843-379-1550.

MAY 4-5

Tennis Technology Conference: Thursday, May 4, and Friday, May 5, Marriott Resort Hilton Head Island.

MAY 7

The Tennis Technology Conference will feature interactive sessions covering the latest developments in products and software to help tennis coaches and club directors and managers to integrate this technology to run their businesses more effectively. For additional information and registration, please visit members.ptrtennis.org.

MAY 5-6

“The Wizard of Oz” Auditions: 4:30–7:30 p.m. Friday May 5, 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturday, May 6, Palmetto Hall Golf Club Ballroom, Hilton Head Island. For auditions, please have prepared 16 bars (approximately 30 seconds) of music. Music auditions will be followed by small group dance auditions. Actors will be taught 16 bars of a dance and asked to perform it in groups of five to 10. We do not expect perfection on these dances, but we do expect energy and effort. For questions, email msyt.wizard@gmail.com.

MAY 6

The Salty Dog Derby Party: 4 p.m. May 6, The Salty Dog Cafe, 232 S. Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island. All the fun of Derby Day, with the added bonus of being on the docks and taking in gorgeous water views. We’ll have all your Derby favorites: Hot Browns, mint juleps, and bourbon specials. For details, go to saltydog.com/derby.

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16th annual Children’s Memorial Garden Ceremony: 4-5 p.m. Sunday May 7, 25 Hospital Center Blvd., Hilton Head Island, front campus. Please join the Hospital Auxiliary, Hilton Head Hospital and co-founders Julie Feldman and Amy Metzger at the 16th annual ceremony for The Children’s Memorial Garden. Reservations are not necessary and refreshment will be served. For more information, call Amy at 843-384-2859 or Julie at 843-298-1967. May 2017 139

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MAY 20: RIB BURNOFF AND BARBECUE FEST ... MAY 21: THE

MAY 7

“Through My Eyes…” Photography Exhibit Show: opening reception 3-5 p.m. Sunday, May 7, SoBA Gallery, 6 Church St., Old Town Bluffton. The Society of Bluffton Artists welcomes featured artist Kendra Natter, whose photography will exhibit from May 1 to June 4 at the SoBA Gallery. These events are free and open to the public. Visit sobagallery.com for a complete calendar of events and other information or call 843-247-2868.

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Rib Burnoff returns

he Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head Island will host the 21st annual Rib Burnoff and Barbecue Fest from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. The event will take place rain or shine. The Kiwanis Club expects full participation as usual from both restaurants and amateurs alike. The 2016 winners include One Hot Mama’s, Bullie’s Barbecue, Bomboras Grille, and The Pit and Porch in the professional category; Hog Heaven, The Elgie Stover/Singleton Team, Too Sauced To Pork and Smokin’ Gun were winners in the amateur category. Last year, 19 cooks entered in both the professional and amateur categories in barbecue and ribs. Professional South Carolina Barbecue Association-certified judges will direct the blind judging to pick the Judge’s Award winners, while festivalgoers will vote for the popular vote winners. 140 hiltonheadmonthly.com

In 2016, proceeds from the event benefited local charities throughout the year including The Children’s Center, the Coastal Discovery Museum, Week of Champions, the Hilton Head Swim Team, Boy Scouts of the Lowcountry, JROTC of Hilton Head/ Bluffton, The Sandbox: An Interactive Children’s Museum, The Deep Well Project, Operation R&R, VIM and the Marine Corps Scholarship Fund of Hilton Head. Beer, wine, soda, hot dogs and ice cream will also be available for purchase. There will be a limited number of corporate sponsorships available, which include 20 tickets to the event. Advance tickets will be sold at several local businesses at a reduced price of $15. Tickets at the gate are $20. For more information contact Bill Haley at bhaley@ hhivacations.com for general information, or Jim Gant at jim@gantfamily.com to participate as a cook. M

Doggie Carnival: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, May 7, Forsyth Park, Savannah. This family- and canine-friendly festival features fun for everyone. Admission to the carnival is free and all proceeds benefit the Humane Society for Greater Savannah. Dogs can partake in the doggie derby, doggie agility equipment, paw print art, pet paint, doggie pools, tests to see if they would do well as emotional support dogs, doggie and me photo booths, dog treat decorating, doggie fortune telling and more. For information, contact ashaw@humanesocietysav.org or visit humanesocietysav.org.

MAY 5

MAY 8-22

Pottery Studio: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesday, May 8-22, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. In this “open studio”-style handbuilding pottery course, participants ages 13 and up will get to select their own projects from a variety of functional and sculptural choices and will complete several works of art with the guidance of an instructor. Both beginner and experienced potters are welcome. On the last day, we will glaze our creations, which will be ready for pickup by May 26. Tuition is $150 and includes materials. For more information, contact AAdams@artshhi. com or visit artshhi.com/workshops.

MAY 9

Consumer Law Clinic: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, Hilton Head Library. A local lawyer hosts a lecture and Q&A on credit cards, loans and more. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit beaufortcountylibrary.org or contact Priscilla Pomazal at 843-255-6524 or priscillap@bcgov.net.

Art League of Hilton Head presents the 25th “Biennale,” National Juried Art Exhibition: Opening reception and awards ceremony, 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 5, Art League of Hilton Head Gallery, located inside the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. Representing 100 artists from 25 states, including South Carolina, “Biennale 2017” promises to be a showcase of exemplary artwork. The exhibit is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, May 2-31, and 90 minutes before all arts center performances. For more information call 843-681-5060 or visit artleaguehhi.org. A Critic’s Coffee event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 6. Cost is $10. “Biennale” judge Susan Mayfield will host a threeday workshop, “Painting a Dynamic Landscape,” from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 2-4 at Art League Academy. For more information, call 843-842-5738 or email academy@artleaguehhi.org.

WHAT TO DO

MAY 10-12: MASTERING SKIES AND REFLECTIONS ... MAY 10: CO

MAY 9, 15, 26, 30

LEGO Robotics: 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 15, 11 a.m. Friday, May 26, and 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 30. Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way. Build and program robots with our LEGO WeDo 2.0 kits. For ages 7-12, and admission is free. For more information, visit beaufortcountylibrary.org or contact at kbaxter@bcgov.net or 843-255-6510.

MAY 10

MAY 10-12

SoBA Class“Mastering Skies and Reflections”: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, and Friday, May 12, SoBA Center for Creative Arts next door to the SoBA Gallery at 8 Church St., Bluffton. The workshop begins with an iPad step-by-step presentation showing a progression of painting techniques from start to finish. You’ll begin your painting with an initial charcoal drawing, followed by a color wash applied over the image. Starting with shadow colors, you’ll begin blocking in your painting, then progressing dark to light to completion. Building final layers of color and avoiding muddy mixtures, you’ll achieve fresh, bright color while capturing depth, drama and mood to your work. To register for the class, call 843247-2868 or go to sobagallery.com.

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Colors of Spring Trunk Show: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, Optical Solutions, 10 Hospital Center Commons, Suite 100, Hilton Head Island. Spring-themed refreshments will be served. Eco frames are made from bio-based and recycled materials, and MODO specializes in paper-thin, lightweight titanium frames. With every purchase of an Eco frame, a tree is planted in a deforested area. For every MODO frame sold, a pair of glasses is donated to a child in need. To get 50 percent off frames, purchase a complete pair of glasses (frame and lenses). For more information, call 843-681-6682.

Liberal Men of the Lowcountry: noon, Wednesday, May 10, the Golf Club at Indigo Run, 101 Berwick Drive. Speaker will be David Lauderdale a senior editor and columnist at The Island Packet and The Beaufort Gazette, speaking on local issues of interest and the media in today’s political climate. Lunch is $20. To attend, contact Richard Hammes at president@liberalmenhhi.org. Full Moon Shore Explore: 8-9:30 p.m. Wednesday May 10, Sea Pines Resort, 32 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island. Discover our beaches under a full moon. Search for nocturnal life, including ghost crabs and other sea creatures, which scurry throughout our dunes and surf systems. Reservations required; contact 843-842-1979. Cost is $16 for adults and $11 for children ages 12 and younger. For additional information, visit seaines.com.

COLORS OF SPRING TRUNK SHOW ... MAY 10: LIBERAL MEN OF THE LOWCOUNT Sip & Shop at Abode: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, Abode, 6 State of Mind St., Bluffton. Join Abode for wine and mingle with a designer and artist as you shop. Door prizes will be awarded hourly and all attendees will receive a gift. For additional details, visit abodesc.com or call 843-815-3322.

evening of live entertainment, heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $90. For more information, go to familypromisebeaufortcounty. org, call 843-815-4211 or email minervafamilypromise@gmail.com.

MAY 10, 17

Conversation Café: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, May 11, Hilton Head Library. Talk with neighbors about things that matter over a cup of coffee or tea. Sessions are open, hosted, drop-in conversations among people with diverse views and a shared passion for engaging with others. Free; for more information, contact Lauren Read at 843-255-6531, lread@bcgov.net or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

ArtStart: 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays, May 10 and 17, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. These art classes for ages 2-5 are designed to help children develop fine motor skills and encourage creativity through the visual arts. Tuition is $15 per class and children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact AAdams@artshhi.com or visit artshhi. com/workshops.

MAY 11

Dreaming of Home Gala: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, May 11, Hampton Hall Clubhouse, 170 Hampton Hall Blvd., Bluffton. Join in the vision that “every child will have a home” while enjoying an

Researching Military Records in Fold3: 1:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 11, Beaufort branch of the Heritage Library, 1501 Bay St., Beaufort. Research with records from the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican War and Indian War, the Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War, as well as some non-

military collections. Register online at HeritageLib.org or call 843-379-1550.

MAY 11-12

Thomas Pinck Launch & Trunk Show: noon-2 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 11, and Friday, May 12, J. Costello Gallery, 8 Archer Road, Hilton Head Island. Ginny Lovelace, founder of Thomas Pinck, will debut her collection of rare coin jewelry at the gallery. Come by to shop, meet Lovelace, and learn more about the inspiration behind Thomas Pinck. Free. For information, call 843-686-6550 or visit thomaspinck.com.

MAY 11-14

“Pop Goes The Music!”: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, May 11, 12, and 13, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 14, Magnolia Hall, 114 Sun City Lane. The Sun City Chorus and Concert Band proudly presents “Pop Goes The Music!” Come and hear these talented musicians as they bring you the music you know and love, from Jersey Boys to Abba to Simon and Garfunkle. Tickets are $23 and may be purchased

at Magnolia Hall in Sun City from 9-11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Tickets may also be purchased by calling 843-368-3153 or emailing Suncitytix@gmail.com. Any remaining tickets will be available one hour before show time if available. The public is welcome.

MAY 11, 25

Horseshoe Crabs: Living Fossils: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, May 11, and Thursday, May 25. The Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. Discover the biology, behavior and importance of the American Horseshoe Crab. These one-hour special presentations are coordinated in conjunction with horseshoe crab spawning season. After this indoor presentation, you will be provided with information about where you can find spawning horseshoe crabs, and begin your quest to find horseshoe crabs spawning just hours after the presentation. Space is limited and reservations are required. Cost is $7 per person, ages 9 and older only. Reservations may be made by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223.

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Tennis Boot Camp: 3-5 p.m. Friday, May 12; 9 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 13; and 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, May 14; Sea Pines Resort, 32 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island. Ten hours of drills and instruction will assist you in getting back into tournament shape. For ages 17 and older. NTRP 4.0 and up, 6-to-1 student/ teacher ratio. Cost is $300 for the weekend. For additional information, visit seapines.com.

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Don Ryan Center for Innovation “Tech Fest”: 5-7 p.m. Thursday May, 18, outdoors at the Don Ryan Center for Innovation’s temporary headquarters, located in Buckwalter Place, adjacent to the Bluffton Police Department. The event, which is free and open to the public, will provide the community with an unprecedented look at the innovative teaching techniques happening at local schools and will gather the region’s innovators for an evening celebrating technology in the classroom — and beyond. For more information, visit donryancenter.com.

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Big Screen Matinee: 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13, Hilton Head Library. Enjoy the town’s free big screen at our monthly showings with refreshments. The library has selected a war film to mark Memorial Day. Come see the true story of a conscientious objector who was awarded the Medal of Honor. Rated R. Free. For more information, contact Lauren Read at 843-255-6531, lread@bcgov.net or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

The Salty Dog 30th Birthday Bash: 4 p.m. Saturday, May 13, The Salty Dog Cafe, 232 S. Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island. The Salty Dog Cafe is turning 30! Since 1987, the restaurant has been serving up great food and fun for all ages. Now it’s ready to celebrate. For details, visit saltydog.com/birthday.

MAY 14

Helping Parents Heal: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, May 14, Seaquins Ballroom, 1300 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. Monthly meetings of this nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting parents who have lost children, giving them support and resources to aid in the healing process. For more information, contact Irene Vouvalides at 201-233-6015 or email ivouvalides@aol.com.

MAY 18

Palmetto Quilt Guild Monthly Meeting: 1 p.m. Thursday, May 18, Hilton Head Beach & Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island. Guests are welcome. The program for

Y 13: BIG SCREEN MATINEE ... MAY 14: HELPING PARENTS HEAL ... MAY 18: PALM May will feature Susan Gatewood. The focus of her program is a display of her works — a trunk show — and sharing her adventures in quilting. For more information, go to palmettoquiltguild. com. For questions, call 304-543-6529.

ensure their practice of leadership in a meaningful and useful way in their schools and the communities in which they live. For more information, visit scyouthleadership.org.

Writing Your Family Narrative Using Microsoft Word: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18, Beaufort branch of the Heritage Library, 1501 Bay St., Beaufort. Have you wanted to write your family’s story, but didn’t know where to start? This class is for you. Register online at HeritageLib.org or call 843-379-1550.

Silent Movie Night at First Presbyterian Church: 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 19, First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway. Enjoy Buster Keaton’s “The General,” an action-adventure silent movie made in 1926, with organ accompaniment by Chad Martin. The movie is free and sponsored by First Presbyterian Church and the American Guild of Organists. For additional information, call 843681-3696 or visit fpchhi.org.

MAY 18-21

South Carolina Youth Leadership Conference: May 18-21, University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Hilton Head Gateway Campus, 1 University Blvd., Bluffton. The South Carolina Youth Leadership Conference is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to enhancing the leadership potential of students in South Carolina through an annual conference. It is designed to

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MAY 19-21

Stan Smith Super Series: May 19-21, Sea Pines Resort, 32 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island. Join Stan Smith, Sea Pines Resort’s touring professional, past champion of Wimbledon and the U.S. Open and former U.S. Olympic men’s coach, and his staff for a fun-

filled weekend. The class will feature video analysis of your serve, stroke and strategy instruction, footwork and many practice drills. Reservations are required; contact 843-363-4495. Cost is $305 for adults. For additional information, visit seapines.com.

p.m. Tuesday, May 23, Hilton Head Library. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs offers tips on how to protect yourself. Free. For more information, contact Priscilla Pomazal at 843-255-6524, priscillap@bcgov.net or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

MAY 20

THROUGH MAY 23

The Salty Dog Cafe Preakness Party: 4 p.m. Saturday, May 20, The Salty Dog Cafe, 232 S. Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island. Join the The Salty Dog Cafe for its Preakness Party. For more information, visit saltydog.com.

MAY 23

Mad Hatter Tea Party: 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way. Don’t be late for this very important date! Join us for Wonderland snacks, crafts, and games. For ages 5 and older. Free. For additional information, call 843-255-6510, contact K. Baxter at kbaxter@bcgov.net or go to beaufortcountylibrary.org I.D. Theft Can Happen to You!: 1-2

Forest Preserve Wagon Journey: 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through May 23; Sea Pines Resort, 32 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island. Sit back, relax and experience the animals and plant life of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Reservations are required; contact 843-842-1979. Cost is $17 for adults, and $14 for children ages 12 and younger. For additional information, visit seapines.com.

MAY 23

Camera Club of Hilton Head Island Meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 2 Matthews Court, Hilton Head Island. Guest Speaker will be Rebecca Nolan. She has been documenting

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MAY 26-28: GREGG RUSSELL CONCERTS ... MAY 25: TEA AND S the transformation of the American roadside since 1999. She has lived in Savannah for the past 15 years and has also lived in many areas of the U.S. This month, she will be speaking about place, culture, society, environment, and how these concepts influence us as individuals. Over the past several years, Nolan has photographed all of U.S. 80, which starts just east of Savannah and ends in San Diego. Free, and newcomers and guests are welcome. Visit cchhi.net for more information.

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MAY 26-28

Gregg Russell Concerts: 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, May 26-Sunday, May 28, 147 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island. Over the years, Gregg Russell has become a Sea Pines classic. You’ll find him under the famed Liberty Oak, entertaining adults and children alike, and his concerts are not to be missed. Free. For additional information, visit seapines.com.

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Tea and Sympathy: Thursday, May 25, Beaufort branch of the Heritage Library, 1501 Bay St., Beaufort. Are you stuck? Join the volunteers of the Heritage Library for a group discussion to solve your “brick wall.” Every researcher reaches that place in your family tree that no longer leads to the next generation. That’s the point when others can offer a resource you haven’t tried, give you tips for searching in different databases. Visit HeritageLib.org for more information.

MAY 27

“Spring Swing for Charity” Golf Tournament: Saturday, May 27, Dolphin Head Golf Club, Hilton Head Island. The Hilton Head Firefighters Association, a nonprofit organization, will hold its annual “Spring Swing for Charity” Golf Tournament presented by ServPro. The event will include an 18-hole Captain’s Choice format including lunch and awards. Since its inception, the HHFA has given more than $500,000 to local charities. To register or for more information, contact Kyle Ramsey at kyler@hiltonheadislandsc. gov or Lance Beadling at lanceb@ hiltonheadislandsc.gov.

MAY 23-25

SoBA Class “Taking Plein Air”: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, May 23-Thursday, May 25, SoBA Center for Creative Arts, 8 Church St., Bluffton. This workshop is geared toward intermediate and advanced artists who are striving to take their work to a new level. Artists will receive challenging group and individualized instruction in studio

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ister Act — the musical comedy hit based on the hit 1992 film — has had audiences jumping to their feet. Featuring original music by Tony Award winner and eighttime Oscar winner Alan Menken (“Newsies,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Little Shop of Horrors”), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Onstage at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina through May 21, “Sister Act” has songs you’ll remember, chill-inducing performances and dazzling production numbers. Set in the ’70s (unlike the film version), the show tells the story of Vegas disco diva Deloris Van Cartier (played by Natalie Renee), who witnesses a murder and is then put in protective cus-

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tody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent. Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior (portrayed by Leslie Alexander). Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the

convent’s choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon the gang is giving chase, only to find themselves up against Deloris and her new friends. Directed by New York City’s Evan Pappas, who is new to the

arts center, “Sister Act” has 18 cast members, most of whom are in the Lowcountry from New York as well. Part of the cast includes the ensemble of singing and dancing nuns, who together provide strong comic support throughout. Choreographer Vincent Ortega and musical director Bob Bray of Broadway’s “Matilda” are a part of the powerhouse creative team as well. Filled with incredible ’70s music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, “Sister Act” is a sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship. Tickets are $57 for adults and $39 for children. Get yours today by calling the arts center at 843842-2787 or by going to www. artshhi.com. M

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MAY 27-28: HILTON HEAD ART FESTIVAL ... MAY 29: SANDBOX

Kathy Carnevale made this long sterling silver chalcedony and prehnite necklace.

Lindi Miller’s “Triptych” is made of fused and melted glass.

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returns to Shelter Cove Harbour

helter Cove Harbour will transform into an art lover’s paradise May 27-28 during the ninth annual Hilton Head Art Festival. Artists from the Lowcountry and around the country are set to display their jewelry, works of art and handcrafted apparel and décor in this prestigious juried show. The 100 artists featured in the two-day outdoor event were hand-selected by an independent panel of expert judges from among hundreds of applicants. They represent a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, glasswork, woodwork, jewelry, collage and mixed media. All

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What: Ninth annual Hilton Head Art Festival When: 10 a.m.-5 pm. May 27-28 Where: Shelter Cove Harbour, 1 Harbourside Lane, Hilton Head Island Cost: Admission is free Details: 561-746+6615, info@artfestival.com, www.artfestival.com

artists will be on site to talk to festivalgoers about their work. The festival will also include a full craft market with handmade organic soaps, live plants, food, artisan-created works and more. Parking is free, and pets on leashes are welcome. M

painting. There will be short lectures and demos in the mornings. The remainder of the day will be spent painting. Instruction will be with oils; however, all mediums are welcome. To register, call 843-247-2868 or go to sobagallery.com.

When something just isn’t right, it is probably the drawing. All that is needed for this class are drawing pencils, charcoal, kneaded eraser, and a big pad of paper. To register for the class, call 843-247-2868 or go to sobagallery.com.

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ONGOING

“Bowman Bound” Premiere Music Festival: 3 p.m. Saturday, May 27, Yonder Field, 180 Log Cabin Road, Bowman. Yonder Field is pleased to announce the first music festival to be held at the new outdoor venue space. “Bowman Bound” will bring a variety of musical acts to Yonder Field for one incredible day and night. Enjoy low ticket prices as an affordable way to introduce Yonder Field to everyone. And kick it all off on Memorial Day weekend! For more information, visit yonderfield.com.

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Pockets Full of Sunshine “Fun in the Sun for Everyone”: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, June 1, in front of Marriott’s Surf Watch on Hilton Head Island. Special-needs members and families of all ages and abilities are invited to join in this annual event. “Fun in the Sun for Everyone” will give specialneeds children, adults and their families the opportunity to enjoy the beach in a safe and inclusive setting. Activities will include paddleboarding, boogie boarding, surfing, beach games and relaxation. Lifeguards and volunteers will be included in the event to ensure a safe environment for all. Adult/caregiver supervision is required for all attendees. Shuttles from the parking lot to beach will be provided. Beach access is wheelchair accessible. For more information, sponsorship opportunities and registration instructions, visit pocketsfullofsun.org. Registration is requested by May 26, but can be taken until the day of the event.

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Zsusanna Luciao’s “Angel Oak” photograph uses more than 30 images stitched together to capture details, lights and shadow.

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SoBA Class “Drawing for Artists”: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, and Wednesday, June 7, SoBA Center for Creative Arts, 8 Church St., Bluffton. This is a class for all artists. Drawing is the foundation for any painting.

Shelter Cove Towne Centre Movie Nights in the Park: 9 p.m. Thursday nights, June 15-Aug. 17, Shelter Cove Community Park. Rain or shine, after the sun sets over Broad Creek join us waterside at Shelter Cove Community Park for a summer full of blockbuster hits. Watch all your favorites under the stars on a 20-foot movie screen. Free. Beach chairs, blankets and take-out food from Shelter Cove Towne Centre merchants are recommended. For the movie schedule and more information, visit sheltercovetownecentre.com.

Music & Taste on the Harbour: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, through May 18, Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina. Dance the night away on Thursday nights at Shelter Cove Harbour! This exciting seasonal event combines the best local bands with delicious food and drinks. Now in its ninth season, the spring outdoor concert series will feature a variety of bands on Thursday nights throughout this spring. Featured Shelter Cove Harbour restaurants will set up as usual around the Neptune statue and will offer a variety of specially priced light appetizers, wine, beer and cocktails. Limited seating will be provided, so you are encouraged to bring your own chair. Visit palmettodunes.com for the concert schedule and more details. Welcome Exhibition and Happy Hour Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina: 5:30 p.m. Monday nights through October, 1 Harbourside Lane, Hilton Head Island. Tennis staff members and guests gather over cocktails to watch the pros play on Centre Court in Palmetto Dunes. Free. Visit palmettodunes.com for more information. Candace Whittemore Lovely Special Exhibition: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. MondaysSaturdays and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, the French Bakery, Shelter Cove Towne

OX AT THE STABLES ... MAY Centre, 28 Shelter Cove Lane #120, Hilton Head Island. Candace Whittemore Lovely, an American impressionist painter known for her pleasing and peaceful views of American life, introduces “IRISES after Vincent Van Gogh” on debris logs from Hurricane Matthew. Lovely is most renowned for painting Barbara Bush’s original White House portrait. Her entire collection can be viewed at www.candacelovely.com Farmers Market of Bluffton: 1-6 p.m. Thursdays, 1271 May River Road, Bluffton. The market is now open, with additional public parking provided by the town of Bluffton. We’ll be adding an artisan showcase on the first Thursday of every month to highlight a handful of local artists and their incredible Lowcountry craftsmanship. Keep an eye out for fabulous new food and farm vendors this year and find your next favorite thing. Read food, real people, real close. For more information, go to farmersmarketbluffton.org. Savannah Culinary Tour: 1:30 p.m. TuesdaySaturday, Savannah Historic District, Savannah. Explore Savannah’s deep association with fine food and drink in a two-and-a-half-hour tour that offers tastes of the very best of the Hostess City’s delectable cuisine. Join your certified tour guide on an afternoon journey that is delicious, informative and fun. Cost for adults is $49, military is $45, and $39 for children 12 and younger. Reservations required. For more information, go to www.SavannahCulinaryTour.com or call 912-604-3007. The Town of Hilton Head Island seeks volunteers to serve on the Culture and Arts Advisory Committee: The mission of this new committee is to work actively and collaboratively with the town’s culture and arts network director to achieve goals. Applicants should be aware that this will be a highly active working committee that will likely meet more than once a month

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Sandbox at the Stables: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, May 29, Sea Pines Resort, 32 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island. Join us on Memorial Day for the annual Sandbox at the Stables event! There will be live music, games, exhibitions, pony rides, concessions and more. Admission is $5 and tickets for concessions and other activities are sold separately. For additional information, visit seapines.com or thesandbox.org. May 2017 149

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HHI BOAT SHOW returns to Windmill Harbour

or one exciting weekend each spring, Windmill Harbour opens its gates to the public. Held in the Windmill Harbour Marina, the Hilton Head Island Boat Show is a rare chance to experience the waterfront lifestyle of Windmill Harbour. The 13th annual boat show will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 6 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 7. One of only a handful of in-water boat shows in the Southeast, the Hilton Head Island Boat Show stands apart for its intimate, boutique atmosphere, beautiful location and high-quality boats and vendors. The 2017 Hilton Head Island Boat Show is slated to be the biggest and best attended show in its 13-year history. Its many highlights and attractions include more than 60 boats, including sailboats and powerboats, varying in size from 10 feet to 70 feet. Tented vendors will be positioned around the marina, selling marine services, insurance and financing, as well as sportswear, gear, jewelry, nautical décor, art, sunglasses, sun protection, footwear and accessories. Activities are scheduled throughout both days of the show, including live music, clinics, games, book signings, special guests and a Kentucky Derby-themed cocktail party on Saturday night. “The 2017 Hilton Head Island Boat Show will have something for everyone,” said boat show director Jessie Renew. “Our team has been hard at work to bring exciting, high-quality vendors to the show as well as to plan over-the-top activities for attendees. Whether you are in the market for a new boat, the boat show is a fantastic way to spend an entertaining day out150 hiltonheadmonthly.com

side, to see Windmill Harbour and to have a lot of fun. This is one spring event not to miss.” This year is shaping up to be a banner year for boat shows around the country: Miami, Detroit, Houston, , Providence, Tampa, Nashville, Chicago, Cleveland, Atlanta and Port Charlotte shows have all seen a rise in attendance by an average of 14 percent. “Our space sales are up 12 percent across all shows compared to last year because dealers are much more confident this year. And the reports we’re now getting confirm that the buyers are out in force” said Thom Dammrich, president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association. For boat dealers, brands, brokers or nautical lifestyle, art or décor vendors looking to capitalize on the increased popularity of boat shows, spaces are still available at the Hilton Head Island Boat Show. The boat show is an annual community event hosted by the property owners and marina owners of Windmill Harbour, along with the Richardson Group. The boat show is run by a volunteer force of Windmill Harbour residents, owners and South Carolina Yacht Club members. The 2017 boat show is sponsored by Maritime Insurance, Barrier Island Yacht Sales, The Island Packet, Hargray, Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, Coastal Sunglasses, Technomarine Yachts and Vanquish Boats. For more information about the event or to purchase tickets, go to hiltonheadislandboatshow.com or call 843-879-8761. M

during business hours. Preferred applicants will have experience in local entertainment, arts, culture, and heritage endeavors, or other professional qualifications helpful to fulfilling the committee’s mission. Apply online at hiltonheadislandsc.gov/ boards/ or call 843-341-4604. Please submit a resume with your application. Spring Sports at Island Recreation Center: Registration is ongoing. There is still time to register for spring sports at Island Recreation Center. Call 843681-7273 or visit islandreccenter.org for additional information. May River Expedition by Coastal Discovery Museum: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 30. This two-hour exploration of Bluffton’s May River aboard research vessel Spartina will be led by marine biologist Capt. Amber Kuehn. Participants will observe nature up close with a display of live organisms. A scientific explanation will accompany a trip through this scenic river and salt marsh. From microscopic animals to dolphins, the possibilities are endless. Cost is $40 for adults, and $30 for children ages 12 and younger. Reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or going to www.coastaldiscovery.org.

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Birding at Pinckney Island by Coastal Discovery Museum: 8-10 a.m. May 3, 11, 18 and 24, Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge. The spring bird-watching program at Pinckney Island is led by experienced bird watchers from the Coastal Discovery Museum. The walk will include the combination of habitats at Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge. Space is limited to 15, ages 12 and older only. Participants are asked to bring their own binoculars. The program is $12 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or going to www.coastaldiscovery.org Meditation + Yoga: 9-10 a.m. Mondays, Hilton Head Library. Group meditation is a great way to get support and develop a mindfulness routine for a brand-new, spotty or longtime practice. Sit in silence for 30 minutes. New to the program is that the meditation is to be followed by a 45-minute yoga session, to draw from heightened awareness to practice mindful movement. For meditation, use a chair or bring a cushion; for yoga, bring your mat. Free. For more information contact Lauren Read at 843-255-6531, lread@bcgov.net or beaufortcountylibrary.org. Sweetgrass Basket Making Classes: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, May 13 and 27, Coastal Discovery

All Saints 30th annual Garden Tour: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 20, All Saints Episcopal Church, 3001 Meeting St., Hilton Head Island. Experience a tour of several beautiful gardens on and near Hilton Head Island, a delicious luncheon, two Master Gardeners on site to answer questions, original artwork for sale, beautiful hand-crafted wares, homemade baked goods, live music and an opportunity for fellowship with friends. Tickets are $35 and include lunch at the church, a boutique, vendors and live music. For more information, call 843-689-9495.

SAINTS GARDEN TOUR ... MA Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head Island, with a temporary entrance on U.S. 278 eastbound between Spanish Wells and Gumtree roads. Learn about the history of the sweetgrass basket, one of the Lowcountry’s best known art forms, from a local Gullah basket maker. Then, try your hand at starting a basket of your own using locally found natural materials. The cost is $65 for adults and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or going to www. coastaldiscovery.org. Dolphin Research Excursion by Coastal Discovery Museum: 10 a.m.-noon, Wednesdays in May. The excursion will study acoustic communications between resident dolphins in the May River. While researchers from Dr. Eric Montie’s lab at the University of South Carolina Beaufort visually identify and record dolphin vocalizations, marine biologist Capt. Amber Kuehn will share what we have learned about these fascinating cetaceans. Cost is $55 per person, ages 10 and older only, and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or going to coastaldiscovery.org.

CAMPS Hilton Head Preparatory School Summer Camps: May 30-July 28, Hilton Head Preparatory School. Hilton Head Preparatory School Summer Programs provide an opportunity for every camper to develop skills and interests in a variety of areas. Enrollment is open to all in the community and camp are co-ed unless otherwise noted. Enrollment is limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, contact Liz Nash at 843-290-8805 or visit hhprep.org/ student-life/summer-programs. Society of Bluffton Artists Summer Art Camp: 9-11 a.m. Mondays-Fridays in three summer camp sessions: from June 12-16, June 19-23 and July 10-14 at the Center for Creative Arts located next to the SoBA Gallery on Church Street in Old Town Bluffton. This summer, children will have a chance to learn the styles and techniques of such famous artists as Pablo Picasso’s cubism, Salvador Dali’s surrealism, George Braque’s collage and Andy Warhol’s pop art printmaking during “Art with the Masters” summer camp. The camp is designed for children ages 7-14. The cost is $100 per child per week. Registration is limited to 14 students per session. Parents are asked not to send their children with a lunch; drinks only. Supplies will be provided. Scholarships are available by sending a written request to Sandra Wenig, PO Box 1972, Bluffton, SC 29910. To register, call 843-247-2868 or register online at sobagallery.com. Bluffton School of Dance: “Save the Day in Adventure Bay,” “Party like a Princess,” “Fight like a Jedi,” “Soar Higher with New Cheers and Stunts” and so much more. With seven weeks of summer camps and two full months of summer classes, there is something special and unique for every Lowcountry May 2017 151

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CHORAL SOCIETY presents all-American tribute BY EMILY CAMPBELL

hat better way to kick off the summer than with a concert that celebrates our freedom? The Hilton Head Choral Society presents an all-American tribute to the armed forces and the United States at its annual “America Sings!” concert, to be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 28 at First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. This special concert has become one of the signature events during Memorial Day weekend in the Lowcountry. It is widely attended by locals and visitors alike, who come together to celebrate the men and women who have fought for our freedom. “The Choral Society hopes that you will bring the entire family for an inspiring hour of music and patriotism,” says Tim Reynolds, the group’s artistic director. “It’s an evening filled with Americana and patriotic songs and accompanied by a special guest brass quintet that will inspire all of us.” Joining the Hilton Head Choral Society for the concert will be the Atlanta Symphony Brass Quintet. The quintet was started 46 years ago as the Ceremonial Troupe of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The group has performed for many dignitaries, including Prince Charles and the president of the United States. The group has also appeared frequently on National Public Radio’s “Performance Today” show and was the house band for four days of live radio on NPR to over 40 countries. The quintet 152 hiltonheadmonthly.com

was formerly in residence at Kennesaw State University and at the Dozier Center in Cobb County, Georgia. In addition to many concerts, both international and domestic, the quintet performs numerous private functions throughout the year and offers Master classes for young brass players. “The choral society is honored to welcome such a highly talented group of musicians,” Reynolds says. “It will be a real treat for concertgoers to hear the voices of our chorus accompanied by the beautiful sounds of their brilliant instruments.” In addition to the patriotic music, the speaker for this special memorial concert is Bob Buck, a resident of Hilton Head and a fervent supporter of the Mighty 8th Air Force, which was founded in the Savannah area and had a dramatic impact on World War II. His message about the Air Force is meant to serve as an inspiration and as a reminder that Americans’ freedom often comes at a high price. The event is sure to make attendees feel proud to be Americans and grateful for those who have served. The concert often sells out each year, so purchase tickets early. All seating is reserved. Tickets are available online at www. hiltonheadchoralsociety.org or by phone at 843-341-3818. M

dancer ages 2 and older. Summer classes begin at $55 per month and summer camps at $70 a month. Email blufftonschoolofdance@ gmail.com for more info or register online at blufftonschoolofdance. mystudiopulse.com. Alliance Dance Academy: Registration is ongoing. Alliance Dance Academy, 21 Scott Way, Bluffton. Join us this summer for fun-filled days of crafts, books, movies and, of course, dance! There will be a different theme each week. Bring your lunch and a drink and we will supply the snacks. Summer classes also are available for creative movement, ballet, tumbling, jazz, tap and hip-hop. Ages 2½ and older. Cost is $200 for the first camp per person, with a 10 percent discount on each additional camp per person. Each week is filled with activities based on the theme of the camp. To register or for more information, visit alliancedanceacademy.com or call 843-757-8277. Station 300 Kids Bowl Free Summer Program: May 1- Sept. 5, Buckwalter Place Shopping Center, 25 Innovation Drive, Bluffton. Kids bowl two free games every day! Fill your summer days

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with fun at the state-of-the-art arcade with 40 games and a redemption prize center. Finish the day off at the snack bar and Zeppelin’s Bar & Grill featuring plenty of seating indoors and an outdoor patio. Hours vary. Register at www. KidsBowlFree.com/Station300. Go to station300.com for more information or call 843-815-2695, ext.3. IJGA Summer Camp: Weekly sessions beginning June 5 through Aug. 7. Train like a pro this summer. With a team of world-class professionals dedicated to developing junior golfers, at International Junior Golf Academy you’ll get the right technical, tactical, mental and physical training to accomplish amazing things this summer and beyond. IJGA’s unique program delivers customized golf training and competition by director Jonathan Yarwood in a close, family environment on Hilton Head. For more information, go to IJGASummerCamp. com or call 843-264-7448. Coastal Carolina Camp (ages 7 and older) at Shelter Cove Marina: A fun, engaging adventurer day camp. Daily activities may include kayaking, crabbing, water trampoline, environmental discovery and beachcombing. Plus lots of games

Preservation Symposium Sponsored by Town of Bluffton: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 25, Town Hall Auditorium, 20 Bridge St., Bluffton. May is National Preservation Month, with the theme “This Place Counts.” In conjunction, the town of Bluffton is sponsoring its second annual Preservation Symposium, with the Bluffton Historic Preservation Society sponsoring the reception at The Pine House immediately following. For more information, call Joan Heyward at 912-441-0119.

HHSO 2017-2018 | HHSO.ORG MARY M. BRIGGS President & CEO

Dear Friend of the Symphony,

is a pleasure to introduce you to the 36th season of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra AMERICAN MOSAIC! If this past season is an indicator, we are in for another year of wonderful music designed by our Music Director, Maestro John Morris Russell. We know that our programs and roster of exciting guest artists will amaze and delight you. Our Season begins with a special standalone concert in September headlined by the renowned pianist Emanuel AX performing a program of the grand master Amadeus Mozart. The regular season opens in October and continues into May. As you know from your involvement with the HHSO, your participation helps produce rich cultural and educational rewards. As a ticket buyer and subscriber, you help us make so many great things happen, and this upcoming year holds so much more for us to accomplish with your help! You may choose to attend all of our concerts or may customize your own package. Please note that we are continuing Sunday matinees but at a new time this year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5pm for all concerts in our regular season. Subscriptions are priced at a discount from the single ticket prices. Seating in the First Presbyterian Church is assigned according to your choice of packages and your level of additional support. Make your choices on the enclosed form and return to the HHSO office. You may have noticed that it is difficult to obtain good seats after the season has begun. So make your concert selections and get you subscriptions in early to have the best concert experience. I hope that you will consider adding a contribution to your subscription. Please consider maximizing your gift by donating through the Heritage Classic Foundation. Note that the foundation has supported the orchestra with grants totaling over $300,000 over the years. You may make your contribution of $1000 or more through the Foundation and have it matched by them. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at 843-842-2055. Thank you for your continued commitment to the HHSO!

Warmest regards,

Mary M. Briggs, President & CEO Include the HHSO in your estate planning and ensure the future stability of the orchestra.

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MAY 31: THE BLUFFTON VILLAGE FESTIVAL ... MAY 31: THE HO

Mayfest brings

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ayfest, also known as The Bluffton Village Festival, will be held Saturday, May 13 in Old Town Bluffton. Now in its 39th year, the festival is one of the biggest events of the year for locals and is drawing an increasing number of tourists. The eclectic, homespun event is famous for its unique art and crafts, music and delicious food — and its Ugly Dog Contest. More than 200 vendors will line Calhoun Street, and familyfriendly entertainment will keep the party going. The Ugly Dog Contest is among the bigger attractions of the day and is one of the oldest competitions of its kind in the nation. This year’s event marks the fifth year for the hilarious Pie Eating Contest, and there’s a new event for the kids: the dangling doughnut eating contest. Kids will attempt to eat a doughnut dangling on a string without using their hands. These events provide plenty of goodhearted laughs from the contestants and onlookers alike. This year’s featured art for the festival poster and ads is a painting titled “Fripp Garden Path” by local artist Lynda Potter. Potter has been an exhibiting vendor at the event for as long as she’s lived here. “It’s just such a joyous day,” Potter says. “I’ve never seen any-

one there who wasn’t having a great time.” Potter realized her passion for art at the age of 7, and began studying with an art teacher when she was just 12. She has been a professional artist and painter for more than 30 years, and has lived in South Carolina for 28 of those years. Come to the festival hungry, but make sure you don’t miss out on local favorites that will sell out early — like the shrimp salad sandwiches made by the women of The Church of the Cross. Believe it or not, there are people who attend Mayfest only to eat the shrimp salad. It is one of the staples of Mayfest, and they make more each year, only to sell out early in the day. Other food vendors from around the Lowcountry will also be there serving up some of their specialties, from The Bluffton Oyster Company’s fried shrimp to tasty sliders from several well-known restaurants to kettle corn and more. There will be no shortage of great food at this event. Admission to Mayfest is free, and so is the parking. Shuttles run regularly between the designated parking lots and the venue. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. For more information, go to www. blufftonvillagefestival.com or call 843-815-2277. M

that provide a great introduction to the Carolina salt marsh ecosystem and loads of fun. Cost is $125 per child per two-day session. For more information, visit outsidehiltonhead. com or call 800-686-6996. Kids N’ Clay Camp: 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. June 12-15 and June 23, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. Students ages 7-12 will learn a variety of ceramic hand building techniques including pinch, slab, coil, surface decoration, glazing, and more. No class Friday, June 16, to fire clay pieces in the kiln; students return June 23 to glaze the work. Pieces will be fired a second time and available for pick-up the following week. Tuition is $115. Online registration is required. For more information, contact Alana Adams at AAdams@artshhi.com or visit artshhi.com/workshops. Theatre Camp: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 19-23 or July 24-28. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. Campers ages 9-14 will make a cast of new friends during this fun-filled week! Campers will experience a mini-production and will not only be the cast, but will also be the production crew. Kids will learn how to write scripts, understand and develop characters, and create sets, props, and design costumes. Tuition is $210; online registration is required. For more information, contact Alana Adams at AAdams@artshhi.com or visit artshhi.com/workshops. Take the Stage! Performing Arts Camp: 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. for ages 6-8; 12:45 p.m.-3 p.m. for ages 9-13 on June 26-30 or July 10-14, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. Tuition is $110, and online registration is required. For more information, contact Alana Adams at AAdams@artshhi.com or visit artshhi.com/workshops. Mixed- Up Masterpieces Visual Arts Camp: 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m., ages 9-13; 12:45 p.m.-3 p.m., ages 6-8; June 26-30 or July 10-14, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. In this one-week camp, students will study folk and fine art from all around the world that will inspire

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both traditional and unusual 2-D and 3-D masterpieces. A mini-showcase exhibit/reception will be held on Friday. Tuition is $110; online registration is required. For more information, contact Alana Adams at AAdams@artshhi.com or visit artshhi.com/workshops. STEAM Camp: 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. July 31- Aug. 4, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. STEAM Summer Camp is an exciting and hands-on learning opportunity for youth ages 9-14, with a special emphasis on the STEAM curriculum areas — science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. During this fun-filled week, campers will learn about concepts such as vibrations, circuits, forces of motion, simple machines, and electromagnetism while creating projects that will have them eager to learn more! Tuition is $115, and online registration is required. For more information, contact Alana Adams at AAdams@artshhi.com or visit artshhi.com/workshops. Guardian Angels Sitting Service: Guardian Angels Sitting Service is a child care, elderly companion and pet-sitting referral agency, servicing the Lowcountry and the surrounding areas. We provide baby-sitters and activity coordinators to families, hotels, rental properties, churches, small and large company functions, weddings, camps, clubs, plantations and resorts. We can develop, plan and manage an activities program, kids’ night out, day camps, holiday craft events and weeklong summer camps for your company. For more information, call 877-470-4277, ext. 4. Art Cafe Kids Night Out: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, Art Cafe, 5 Lagoon Road. Kids will have so much fun at the Art Cafe! During Kids Night Out, your child will paint two pottery projects, play games and eat dinner with other kids. While the kids are having fun, the adults can enjoy a relaxing night downstairs at Rockfish Seafood and Steaks. Call 843-785-5525 for more details and to reserve your child’s spot.

SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT

Taste of Bluffton took place April 8 on Calhoun Street. The Southern celebration of food featured a cooking contest, a waiters’ race and a battle of the bands (photos by TR Media World).

The Belfair1811 Charitable Fund announced its grant recipients for 2017. At a reception April 7 at the Belfair Clubhouse, the grant committee awarded $80,425 to many nonprofit organizations.

Hilton Head Island High School student Sarah Sugg’s “Black Out Girl” took first place in the Camera Club of Hilton Head Island’s 2017 Kurtzberg Awards.

The NFL’s Carolina Panthers led a boisterous pep rally at Red Cedar Elementary School to celebrate the Beaufort County School District’s commitment to physical fitness and healthy eating. May 2017 155

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Wingfest took place March 25 at Shelter Cove Community Park on Hilton Head Island. Highlights included a laser light show, a wing eating contest and live music (photos by Arno Dimmling).

Cadets and senior members from the Low Country Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol spent a day teaching and talking to middle school and high school students about the Civil Air Patrol and the United States Air Force. Pictured are Noah Eudy, Lydia Eudy, Isabella Couch and Payton Mercer.

Owner Sandra Ossie cuts the ribbon for her new womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boutique store, So Sandra.

Samantha Oppenheimer and Hester Hodde wear tartan with pride at a local Heritage party. Armando Aseneta, Marcia Adair, Judi Kestenbaum and Sandro Virag from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio Hilton Head Bluffton competed in the Spring Fling Ballroom Dance Competition in Tampa, Florida, where they ranked in the top championship level. Five cadets from the Low Country Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol served as pallbearers for the funeral of World War II flying ace Capt. Albert Schlegel on March 29 at the Chapel of the Fallen Eagles.

Hilton Head Shore Notes hit the right notes March 25 at the Sweet Adelines International Region 9 competition in Daytona, Florida.

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The Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival drew a record crowd to Shelter Cove Community Park on Feb. 25 (photos by TR Media World).

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Birthday Cake Sandwich RECIPE BY CARRIE HIRSCH (Serves 8-10)

FOR THE FROSTING:

1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 stick butter, softened 1/2 cup basil pesto ½ cup ranch dressing Using a hand or standing mixer, beat together ingredients until well incorporated, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

GARNISH:

8 10-inch wooden skewers 8 green olives stuffed with blue cheese or pimentos 8 pear or cherry tomatoes 8 small pickles Trim and level the top of the boule with a serrated knife so it is flat, saving the top to make breadcrumbs for a future use. Slice the bread horizontally into five 1-inch rounds. Spread a tablespoon of the frosting on a cake plate to act as glue so the sandwich will not move when slicing. Place a slice of the bread on top and press down to secure — you’re building the sandwich from the bottom up. Spread on a layer of frosting, then spread with onion jam, arrange a layer of baby greens, tomato slices, apple slices, cheese, smoked turkey, radish and cucumber slices. Sprinkle with some olive oil. Spread Dijon mustard on the underside of the next slice of bread and gently press down. Repeat this four more times, pressing down lightly on each layer to secure. Place stuffed green olives, cherry tomatoes and pickles on skewers and insert into sandwich to hold it together. Place a birthday candle on top. If not serving immediately, refrigerate for up to two hours before serving.

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Sprouting? Adopt a Chia Pet

BY CARRIE HIRSCH

prouts get a raw deal. There are many types and uses for them other than being incorporated or tossed into a salad. Sprouted breads have become extremely popular and are healthful as well. The term “sprouting” refers to the short-term process of germinating seeds, nuts, whole grains and legumes (including alfalfa, bean, chickpea, sunflower, and lentils) to be eaten raw or cooked. It is an easy 3-4 day project to do in the kitchen with a few simple tools: cheese cloth, a one-quart Mason jar, fresh water and sunlight. The easy way to test the waters of sprouting might be to pick up a Chia Pet. We can make all the jokes we want about the humorous figurines made with sprouting chia seeds, but the sprouts can be harvested right off the figurine – it sounds cannibalistic, but it’s not.” M

SPROUT MOMMA BREADS RYAN FENNESSEY AND KEN BASTIAN “We make a 100 percent sprouted wheat flour and a German-style sunflower wheat bread. When we make our Norwegian natural sourdough style, we use a lot of flax and sunflower seeds and natural sweeteners like honey and molasses. Our rugbrod, a Danish-style rye bread, is fermented. This is different from European-style baking, which they baked for longevity in the Nordic countries because it had a longer shelf life. We also make an espresso black rye, a sour pickle rye and a cracked bulgur wheat bread with honey and oats. Struan, an Irish sprouted wheat bread, is a Celtic harvest bread using wheat sprouts. We don’t have a set recipe for this bread because traditionally whatever was salvaged from the harvest was what was used. We make sprout breads using very wet doughs. Sprouts break down the starch into natural sugar. We rinse them with cold water and then fill again with cold water. Once the initial soak is done, we cover them with cheesecloth, drain and replace with fresh water. The grains need to be constantly hydrated. Ken is a great sprouter and has a great green thumb!” May 2017 159

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FIFTH-GRADER’S ’SPICY EGG WRAP’ EARNS TOP HONORS IN FUTURE CHEF COMPETITION

Fifth-grader Henry Lovett likes to cook eggs for his family’s breakfasts, and that practice paid off when he took top honors at the 2017 Sodexo Future Chef competition. The Beaufort Elementary School student’s “Spicy Egg Wrap” recipe includes fresh avocados, tomatoes, cheese and sriracha wrapped in a whole-wheat tortilla. Henry was one of 12 elementary school student finalists from across the district who prepared healthy comfort foods — this year’s competition category — for a panel of five judges at the new Advanced Technical Center at Battery Creek High School. Judges awarded points based on the recipes’ originality, taste, healthy attributes, plate presentation, ease of preparation and kid-friendliness. The 12 finalists were chosen from more than 100 young cooks who submitted recipes in this year’s challenge, sponsored by Sodexo. For his first-place finish, Henry was awarded a prize basket of cookware, kitchen utensils, a radio-controlled flying drone and a backpack.

HANK’S CLAIMS TASTE OF BLUFFTON AWARD

PINO GELATO HILTON HEAD SOLD

The Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce hosted Taste of Bluffton on April 8 on Calhoun Street in Old Town Bluffton. The Best of Taste 2017 Award went to Hank’s Lowcountry She Crab Soup. The Best Sweet of the Taste Award went to It’s a Southern Thing. The Best Savory of the Taste Award was given to Bluffton Oyster Company. The Rib Cookoff winner was Jarod Jester. 160 hiltonheadmonthly.com

After 14 years, Ramona Fantini has decided to transition the ownership of Pino Gelato Hilton Head to a new licensee. Fantini started the popular gelato shop in 2004. It has grown to include several license agreements in airports and stores across the United States. In 2012, Pino Gelato received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Blue Ribbon Award, given to just 75 small businesses that demonstrate excellence in business strategy, employee development, community involvement and customer service.

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HURRICANE MATTHEW ART AT FRENCH BAKERY

PAULA DEEN OPENING NEW RESTAURANT ON WHITEMARSH ISLAND Celebrity chef Paula Deen is opening a new restaurant in the Savannah area called Paula Deen’s Creek House Seafood & Grill. Deen’s oldest son Jamie broke the news on Twitter, posting: “We’ll save y’all a seat. Coming this summer. #Goodfood,” along with a “coming soon” photo. The restaurant will occupy the space that once was home to Uncle Bubba’s Seafood and Oyster House on Whitemarsh Island. Deen co-owned that restaurant with her brother, Earl W. “Bubba” Hiers Jr., until it closed in 2014.

Original art of Hurricane Matthew is now available at The French Bakery. Candace Whittemore Lovely, an American impressionist painter, recently introduced “IRISES after Vincent Van Gogh” on debris logs from Hurricane Matthew. Sales from the exhibition help support Hilton Head Heroes. Lovely’s works have garnered attention from notable Americans, including former first lady Barbara Bush, for whom Lovely painted the official White House portrait in 1990. That portrait now hangs in the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum.

HILTON HEAD WINGFEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The 22nd Wingfest presented by Hargray saw a record crowd turn out on a beautiful afternoon. In the judges’ competition, GW’s took first place followed by Wild Wing Cafe and World of Beer. In the “people’s choice” competition, Coconutz took first place, followed by GW’s and the Hilton Head Firefighters Association. Isaiah Holland of Fort Steward, Georgia, won the wing-eating competition

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Young entrepreneur pumping new life into once popular entertainment District.

BY DON MCLOUD | PHOTO BY ROB K AUFMAN

ick Bergelt remembers the fun he had in Park Plaza while growing up on Hilton Head over a decade ago. Establishments like Monkey Business and Electric Piano made the spot the island’s de facto entertainment district. But over the years, the plaza faded from its popular days. Buildings went dark; tenants came and went. One thing that didn’t change, however, was Bergelt’s love of the plaza and the vision he had to return Park Plaza to it’s former glory. Now at 31, he’s gaining momentum with those plans to bring back the unique restaurants and establishments that many island locals and visitors still remember fondly. He and his wife, Andrea, have already made a start on their plans. In 2012, they opened Charbar Co, a gourmet burger restaurant, in the plaza at 33 Office Park Road. Two years later, they established ¡Holy Tequila!, bringing a modern Mexican restaurant and tequila bar to the beleaguered south-end area. But that 164 hiltonheadmonthly.com

was just the beginning. The same year they opened Holy Tequila, they acquired the former Monkey Business followed by the the old Electric Piano location a year after that. Plans are currently underway to open new concepts in the vein of Charbar and Holy Tequila. Bergelt’s not ready to divulge the details, but he says, “it’s all part of our plan to build an overarching hospitality group brand that really represents the guest experience that one can anticipate at each of our restaurants exemplified through new flavors & quality standards, unparalleled hospitality & service, great design and hundreds of little details that bring it all together. That is one of the reasons I believe we are successful, because all the little things, all the thought that goes into each experience for the guest and how our team makes them feel when dining in any of our establishments and ultimately that is what we hope the community will associate with each of our group’s concepts.”

DINING All the plans are occurring under the umbrella of HHI Hospitality, the hospitality group of which Bergelt is CEO. But rather than spread restaurants around the region, he’s focusing on one locale. He has plans to have multiple concepts within the group, all distinctly unique experiences that focus on a total package of dining and entertainment with a heavy dose of hospitality— and all in the plaza. “I look at each restaurant as a full-sensory experience,” he says. “it’s how you feel when you walk in, when the guest can see, touch & taste all those little details, that is where we really excel.” Since opening Charbar in 2012, HHI Hospitality now employs many people, and Bergelt says, some of them have been with him since the beginning and have risen through the ranks to management and leadership positions at all levels. He takes pride in being able to provide more than just a job. “At the end of the day, we look at our team as a big family, and we truly care about our employees,” he says. “We try to inspire individuals on a deeper level and are consciously building a culture that gives them a career in which they can grow.” He also enjoys pleasing residents and visitors on the island where he was born and raised. He says when developing new concepts, he first looks for what type of establishment Hilton Head needs and works from there in designing the concept. “With each of the restaurants, we’re trying to create something that hasn’t been done before while adding value to the community,” he says. As for Park Plaza, Bergelt is convinced it will once again attract crowds seeking not only a good meal, but also a well rounded entertainment destination. He points to the future hospitality campus for the University of South Carolina Beaufort, which is moving next door, as another driving force in revitalizing the area. Bergelt hopes to supply the rest of the success equation with new ideas for serving the island. “We see Park Plaza as a perfect hotbed for developing concepts,” he says. “Although we look forward to what is to come, we focus on being the very best today, and everyday, and I believe that will serve us well for years to come.” M May 2017 165

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Hilton Head Island’s home for American bar food gets healthy. BY BARRY K AUFMAN | PHOTOS BY ARNO DIMMLING

a Venn diagram showing American food and health food, you wouldn’t expect to find a lot of overlap. This is, after all, the nation where the Burger King reigns beneath golden arches. The country whose finest scientific minds came together to finally figure out how to deep-fry Coca-Cola. The country that loves fried chicken so much, we created a sandwich that uses it as bread. But long before our national cuisine became an arms race of calories and fat, there was street food. Born from the 166 hiltonheadmonthly.com

native cuisines of a dozen nations and carried over in the recipe books of immigrants, the roots of American cuisine were planted in the streets. It’s a legacy that Hilton Head restaurant Street Meet celebrates daily. And while you will find deep-fried Twinkies on the menu, what’s happening at Street Meet puts it right in the middle of that Venn diagram: It’s American food, but it’s healthy American food. “Over the course of eight years, a lot of our regulars would ask us to prepare things specially depending on their

Street Meet menu items, pictured from top: Tuna Power Bowl, Garden Salad, Salmon Skinny Bowl.

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nutritional needs,” said co-owner Carey Basciano. “Some people don’t feel comfortable doing that, so we thought we’d do it for them.” The result is a new menu of healthy options that takes the classic American street food on glorious display at Street Meet and strips it down to its healthiest aspects. Start with the Power Bowl, which blends quinoa, grilled vegetables and black beans; or the Skinny Bowl, which offers grilled vegetables on spinach or field greens. You can top either one with a protein, from prime rib to tofu and everything in between. Seriously, you can get elk patty. We’re talking everything in between. The new healthy menu also lets you turn any one of the burgers, sandwiches or wraps into a salad bowl or a lettuce wrap. “You can come at health from a lot of different angles,” Basciano said. “One of the beliefs we had is that a lot of the worst stuff comes from processing and freezing food. We cook from scratch, so we’re already light years away from that.” So while you can still get a deepfried Twinkie, the new menu options at Street Meet presents itself as a new take on American cuisine — one that sets a place at the table for everyone: the low-cal diners, the gluten-free, the vegans and even those following a paleo diet, right alongside those just looking to get a few beers in them and tear through a classic burger. Letting everyone dine together, no matter their diet — what could be more American than that? M May 2017 167

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Champagne: Hollywood’s Signature Drink

BY CARRIE HIRSCH

hen quizzed, movie buffs and TV show fans can clearly remember the drinks of their favorite heroes, heartthrobs and villains. What they drink becomes part of the characters they play and becomes etched in our pop culture — “pop” as in Champagne, colloquially known as “bubbly.” And please note from this point forward, when the actors’ names are mentioned, we are referring to the characters they played, not the stars themselves — that’s another article. Champagne takes the top spot and was the iconic libation of choice for Robert Redford and his dysfunctional yet captivating cast in “The Great Gatsby,” and what seemed like rivers of it were flowing in the decadence of Leonardo DiCaprio’s world in “The Wolf of Wall Street.” Marilyn Monroe in “The Seven Year Itch” asks her infatuated downstairs neighbor, “Did you ever try dunking a potato chip in Champagne? It’s real crazy!” Not a conventional wine and food pairing, but who cares — it’s Marilyn!

James Bond sometimes parted ways with his martinis, shaken not stirred, and opted for Pommery or Krug Champagne, although another 007 ordered a bottle of Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1947 in a scene in “Diamonds Are Forever.” In “Casablanca,” Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman drank Champagne in his gin joint like it was going out of style. Shedding the celebratory mood of Champagne, Bill Murray drowned his sorrows in whisky as he fell for Scarlett Johansson in “Lost in Translation,” and Jeff Bridges nursed White Russians like tepid coffee while being chased by crazed killers in “The Big Lebowski.” John Hamm and the cast of “Mad Men” drank sidecars and Manhattans and whatever else was in the cocktail shakers on and off the job. They very rarely seemed to suffer any side effects, save for a few episodes where they slept on their office sofas and woke up to a cup of hot coffee provided by the secretary who turned a blind, heavily-mascaraed eye to their shenanigans. Continued on Page 175

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HUDSON’S SEAFOOD HOUSE ON THE DOCKS 1 Hudson Road. 843-681-2772. hudsonsonthedocks.com. LD IL CARPACCIO If you’re hankering for some authentic Italian cuisine, this island institution is worth finding. Pizza is cooked in a hardwoodburning oven and everything is made from scratch. 200A Museum St. 843-342-9949. ilcarpaccioofhiltonhead.com. LD LAGERHEAD TAVERN 155 High Bluff Road, Hilton Head Plantation. 843-684-2184, www. lagerheadtavern.com. LD MAIN STREET CAFÉ 1411 Main Street Village. 843-689-3999. LDS MANGIAMO! 2000 Main St. 843-682-2444. LD MUNCHIES 1407 Main St. 843-785-3354. LD NEW YORK CITY PIZZA 45 Pembroke Drive. 843-689-2222. LD OCEANS RESTAURANT 2 Grasslawn Ave., The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. 843-681-4000. LDO OKKO 95 Mathews Drive. 843-341-3377. LD OLD FORT PUB 65 Skull Creek Drive. 843-681-2386. DS PAN FRESCO OLE 55 Matthews Drive. 843-681-5989. LD PLANTATION CAFÉ AND DELI 95 Mathews Drive. 843-342-4472. BL THE PURPLE COW 95 Mathews Drive. 843-681-2253, purplecowhhi.com. BLD REILLEY’S NORTH END PUB 95 Mathews Drive. 843-681-4153. LDSO RUAN THAI HUT 1107 Main St., 843-681-3700. LD

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RUBY LEE’S 46 Wild Horse Road. 843-681-7829. LDS SKULL CREEK BOATHOUSE 397 Squire Pope Road. 843-681-3663. DO SPROUT MOMMA 21 Cardinal Road, Suite 105. 843-683-0827, sproutmomma.com STARBUCKS 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station. 843-689-6823. STREET MEET 95 Mathews Drive, Port Royal Plaza. 843-842-2570. LDO SUNSET GRILLE 43 Jenkins Island Road. 843-689-6744. LDOS TJ’S TAKE AND BAKE PIZZA 35 Main St. 843-681-2900. LD WISEGUYS 1513 Main St. 843-842-8866. DO YUMMY HOUSE 2 Southwood Park Drive. 843-681-5888. LD

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843 890 William Hilton Parkway, Fresh Market Shoppes. 843-686-8843. LD ALEXANDER’S Featuring seasonally-inspired cuisine, locally-caught seafood and many locally-sourced ingredients. Open for early dining and dinner, seven nights a week. 76 Queens Folly Rd. alexandersrestaurant.com, 843-785-4999. D ALFRED’S European-trained chef Alfred Kettering combines some of the most appealing elements of classic American and Continental cuisine in this tiny Plantation Center hideaway. Grab a seat at the chef’s counter to watch the master at work. 807 William Hilton Parkway, #1200, in Plantation Center. 843-341-3117. alfredshiltonhead.com D ARTHUR’S GRILLE Arthur Hills course, Palmetto Dunes. 843-785-1191. LD BIG JIM’S BBQ, BURGERS AND PIZZA Robert Trent Jones course, Palmetto Dunes. 843-785-1165. LD BISTRO 17 17 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove. 843-785-5517. www.bistro17hhi.com. LD BONEFISH GRILL 890 William Hilton Parkway. 843-341-3772. LD BUCCI’S ITALIAN CUISINE 13 Harbourside Lane, Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-785-3300. LDO CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL 14 Folly Field Drive. 843-785-5007. LD CAFÉ AT THE MARRIOTT Oceanside at Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa, Palmetto Dunes. 843-686-8488. BL

CHARLIE GRAINGERS Shelter Cove Towne Centre, 40 Shelter Cove Lane, 843-785-3200, charliegraingers.com/hiltonhead. LD COCO’S ON THE BEACH 663 William Hilton Parkway; also located at beach marker 94A. 843-842-2626. LD COCONUTZ SPORTZ BAR Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 843-842-0043. DO CONROY’S Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa, Palmetto Dunes. 843-686-8499. DS DRYDOCK 840 William Hilton Parkway, 843-842-9775. LD DUCK DONUTS 890 William Hilton Parkway, Suite 70. 843-842-3825. LD ELA’S BLU WATER GRILLE Featured in Bon Appétit and the winner of numerous OpenTable awards. Fresh-caught seafood and prime-cut steaks of the highest quality complement the extensive boutique wine selection. ELA’s is known for the best water views on the island. Serving lunch MondayFriday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner nightly starting at 5 p.m., and now offering “Sunday Brunch on the Water” complete with live jazz music every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 1 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-785-3030. www.elasgrille.com. LD FISHCAMP AT BROAD CREEK 11 Simmons Road. 843-842-2267. LDO FLORA’S ITALIAN CAFE 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square. 843-842-8200. D FRENCH BAKERY The bakery was established in 1998 by the Leon family, and taken over by the Belka family from Poland in 2012. The Belka family lovingly create baked goods for their local Hilton Head and Bluffton neighbors, as well as for tourists. 120 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-342-5420. BL GATOR’Z PIZZA Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort. 843-842-0004. D GIUSEPPI’S PIZZA AND PASTA 32 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove. 843-785-4144. LD HAROLD’S DINER 641 William Hilton Parkway. 843-842-9292. BL HH PRIME Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes. 843-842-8000. BLDS HICKORY TAVERN 50 Shelter Cove Lane. 843-802-0010. LD HILTON HEAD SOCIAL BAKERY 17 Harbourside Lane. 843-715-3349, hiltonheadsocialbakery.com BLD ISLAND BAGEL & DELI South Island Square. 843-686-3353. BL May 2017 169

DINING JAMAICA JOE’Z BEACH BAR Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 843-842-0044. O JANE BISTRO & BAR 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 109. 843-686-5696. LD LUCKY ROOSTER KITCHEN + BAR 841 William Hilton Parkway, Unit A, South Island Square. 843-681-3474, www.luckyroosterhhi.com. DO MAYWOOD DAVIS 612 William Hilton Pkwy. 843-368-2839, www.maywooddavis.com. MEDITERRANEAN HARBOUR BAR AND GRILL 13 Harbourside Lane, Unit B, Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-842-9991, mediterraneanharbour.com. DO MIKKI’S CAFE 70 Marshland Road, 843- 379-4322. BL NEW YORK CITY PIZZA 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 119, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-785-4200. LD OLD OYSTER FACTORY With panoramic views overlooking Broad Creek, this Hilton Head landmark was voted one of the country’s “Top 100 Scenic View Restaurants” by OpenTable. It was also recently recommended in the “Off the Beaten Track” column in The Wall Street Journal. Wine Spectator magazine bestowed its “Award of Excellence” for the restaurant’s wine list and knowledge of wine. 101 Marshland Road. 843-681-6040. www.oldoysterfactory.com. DO ORANGE LEAF 38 Shelter Cove Lane, 843-689-5323. www.orangeleafyogurt.com. PISCES SEAFOOD-STEAK-SUSHI 841 William Hilton Parkway. 843-341-3300, piscesseafoodsteaksushi.com LD POSEIDON 38 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-341-3838. www.poseidonhhi.com. LDO RUAN THAI CUISINE I 81 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-8576. LD

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AMIGOS CAFE Y CANTINA 70 Pope Ave. 843-785-8226. LD ANNIE O’S 124 Arrow Road. 843-341-2664. LD ASIAN BISTRO 51 New Orleans Road. 843-686-9888. LD AUNT CHILADA’S EASY STREET CAFE 69 Pope Ave. 843-785-7700. LD BAYLEY’S BAR & TERRACE 130 Shipyard Drive. Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. 843-842-2400. BD BEACH BREAK GRILL 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite F. 843-785-2466. LD BESS’ DELICATESSEN AND CATERING Lunch specials include fresh homemade soups and assorted salads, and freshly ovenroasted turkey breast. Bess’ features Boar’s Head meats and cheeses. 55 New Orleans Road, Fountain Center. 843-785-5504. www.bessdeli.com. BL BIG BAMBOO CAFÉ Long-running, casual hangout with a local vibe and a menu of burgers, seafood and festive libations. 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-686-3443. www.bigbamboocafe.com. LDO BLACK MARLIN BAYSIDE GRILL AND HURRICANE BAR 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 843-785-4950. LDS BRITISH OPEN PUB 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Unit D3 in The Village at Wexford. 843-686-6736. LDO BRICKYARD PUB 45 Shipyard Drive, #200. 843-681-1530. LDO

SCOTT’S FISH MARKET RESTAURANT AND BAR 17 Harbour Side Lane. 843-785-7575. D

BULLIES BBQ 3 Regents Parkway. 843-686-7427. LD

SAN MIGUEL’S 9 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-842-4555. www.sanmiguels.com. LD

CALLAHAN’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 49 New Orleans Road. 843-686-7665. LDO

SANTA FE CAFÉ 807 William Hilton Pkwy in Plantation Center. 843-785-3838. LD

UP THE CREEK PUB & GRILL Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road. 843-681-3625. LDO

CAPTAIN WOODY’S Many restaurants claim to be a favorite of locals. Speaking as locals, one of our favorites is Captain Woody’s. Owners Shannon and Russell Anderson made a good thing even better with their new location at 6 Target Road. Woody’s now offers more seating, an expanded menu and an attractive outdoor patio with an attached bar. 6 Target Road. 843-785-2400. www.captainwoodys.com. LDO

WAYBACK BURGERS 32 Shelter Cove Ln., Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-785-2650. www.waybackburgers.com. LDO

CAROLINA CRAB COMPANY 86 Helmsman Way, Palmetto Bay Marina. 843-842-2016. LD

WORLD OF BEER 30 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-342-5522. www.worldofbeer.com. LDO

CARETTA COFFEE CO. Enjoy a cup of coffee made from some of the finest coffee beans in the world. Local baristas carefully grind

SEA GRASS GRILLE 807 William Hilton Parkway. 843-785-9990. LD STARBUCKS 32 Shelter Cove Lane. 843-842-4090.

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and brew every shot and mix every cup by hand. Coligny Plaza. 843-342-6400. BL CASEY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILLE 37 New Orleans Road. 843-785-2255 LDO

EARLE OF SANDWICH PUB 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza. 843-785-7767. LD FAT BABY’S 1034 William Hilton Parkway. 843-842-4200. LD

CATCH 22 37 New Orleans Plaza. 843-785-6261. D

FIESTA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL 51 New Orleans Road. 843-785-4788. LD

C’EST BON C’est Bon’s interior is open and bright with a European feel that includes stainless steel cases and a parquet tile floor. Specializing in Nitro Cold brew, gelato and fresh baked pastries 318, The Shops at Sea Pines Center. 843-671-2200. cestbonhh.com.

FLATBREAD GRILL 2 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-341-2225. flatbreadgrillhhi. com. LD

CHARBAR CO. Executive chef Scott Bodkin’s burger creations have made this a local favorite, serving award-winning gourmet burgers, sandwiches, salads and more. 33 Office Park Road, Suite 213. Park Plaza, 843-785-2427. LD CHARLIE’S L’ETOILE VERTE A great place for a power lunch or a romantic dinner. Owner Charlie Golson and his son Palmer write the entire menu by hand each day, based on the freshest local seafood available. The dinner menu offers an array of 14 fresh fish, rack of lamb, filet mignon and more. 8 New Orleans Road. 843-785-9277. www.charliesgreenstar.com.D CHOW DADDY’S Located in the old Dry Dock building on Executive Park Road, using local, organic ingredients with meals prepared to order. Featuring salad bowls, sandwiches, tacos, hot bowls, platters and other snacks. The daily happy hour is 4-6 p.m. 14B Executive Park Road, 843-842-2469. www.chowdaddys.com. COAST Sea Pines Beach Club. 843-842-1888. LD COLIGNY DELI & GRILL Coligny Plaza. 843-785-4440. LD COWBOY BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Unit B6, The Village at Wexford. 843-715-3565. www.cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com. D

FRENCH KISS BAKERY Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-687-5471. BL FROZEN MOO Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-842-3131. FROSTY FROG CAFE Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-686-3764. LDO GRINGO’S DINER E-5, Coligny Plaza. 843-785-5400. GRUBY’S NEW YORK DELI 890 William Hilton Parkway, Fresh Market Shoppes. 843-842-9111. BL HARBOURSIDE BURGERS AND BREWS Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort. 843-842-1444, www.seapines.com. LD HARBOUR TOWN BAKERY AND CAFE Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-363-2021. BL HEYWARD’S 130 Shipyard Drive. Sonesta Resort. 843-842-2400. BD HILTON HEAD DINER 6 Marina Side Drive. 843-686-2400. BLDO HILTON HEAD BREWING COMPANY 7C Greenwood Drive (Reilley’s Plaza), Hilton Head Plaza. 843-785-3900. www.hhbrewingco.com.LD HILTON HEAD ICE CREAM 55 New Orleans Road, #114. 843-852-6333. HINCHEY’S CHICAGO BAR AND GRILL Circle Center, Pope Ave. 843-686-5959. LDO

CQ’S 140A Lighthouse Lane. 843-671-2779. LD

HINOKI 37 New Orleans Road. 843-785-9800. LD

CRANE’S TAVERN AND STEAKHOUSE 26 New Orleans Road. 843-341-2333. D

HOLY TEQUILA! Holy Tequila! offers a harmonizing blend of Mexican street food with new American flavors. Its inviting space features an open kitchen, an indoor/outdoor open-air seating area, a large tequila bar and a private tasting room. The menu features a wide variety of gourmet tacos, quesadillas, salads and small plates, all priced under $11; and a fully stocked bar with more than 40 premium tequilas, handcrafted specialty cocktails, Mexican beers and Spanishinspired wines. 33 Office Park Road, Suite 228. 843-681-8226. LD

CRAVE BY DANIEL’S 2 North Forest Beach Dr. 843-341-9379. cravebydanielshhi.com D CRAZY CRAB (HARBOUR TOWN) 149 Lighthouse Road. 843-363-2722. LD DELISHEE YO This is a hip hangout for healthy locals and travelers of all ages. A colorful and refreshing art-filled oasis of fresh and healthy food. Dig into a custom combo froyo sundae, a superfood smoothie, a big salad, a great green juice or a happy wrap. 32 Palmetto Bay Road in the Village Exchange. 843-785-3633. LD DOUGH BOYS PIZZA 1-B New Orleans Road. 843-686-2697. www.doughboyshhi.com. LD

IT’S GREEK TO ME 11 Lagoon Road in Coligny Plaza. 843-842-4033. LDO JAVA BURRITO COMPANY 1000 William Hilton Parkway. 843-842-5282. BLD JAZZ CORNER Village at Wexford. 843-842-8620. DO May 2017 171

DINING JERSEY MIKE’S 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Island Crossing. 843-341-6800. JUMP AND PHIL’S BAR AND GRILL 7 Greenwood Drive, Suite 3B. 843-785-9070. LDO KENNY B’S FRENCH QUARTER CAFE 70 Pope Ave. in Circle Center. 843-785-3315. BLDS

LODGE BEER AND GROWLER BAR 7B Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 843-842-8966. DO MARKET STREET CAFE 12 Coligny Plaza. 843-686-4976. LD MARLEY’S ISLAND GRILLE 35 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 843-686-5800. DO

LA HACIENDA 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 843-842-4982. LD

MELLOW MUSHROOM 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 843-686-2474. www.mellowmushroom.com. LDO

LAND’S END TAVERN South Beach Marina, Sea Pines. 843-671-5456. BLD

MI TIERRA (HILTON HEAD) 130 Arrow Rd. 843-342-3409. LD

LINKS, AN AMERICAN GRILL Harbour Town Golf Links Clubhouse, Sea Pines. 843-363-8380. www.linksamericangrill.com. LD

MICHAEL ANTHONY’S CUCINA ITALIANA Michael Anthony’s has been recognized by OpenTable diners as one of the “Top 50 Italian Restaurants” in the United States. 37 New Orleans Road. 843-785-6272. www.michael-anthonys.com.

LIVE OAK 100 North Sea Pines Drive. 843-842-1441, liveoaklowcountrycuisine.com. LD LOCAL PIE Only the highest quality, regionally sourced ingredients go into these wood-fired, house-made pies. A local business, with local staff and local suppliers. 55 New Orleans Road. 843-842-7437. info@localpie.com. LD A LOWCOUNTRY BACKYARD 32 Palmetto Bay Road at The Village Exchange. 843-785-9273. BLD

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NEW YORK CITY PIZZA 81 Pope Ave. 843-842-2227. LD NICK’S STEAK & SEAFOOD 9 Park Lane. 843-686-2920. D OMBRA CUCINA RUSTICA Popular local chef Michael Cirafesi and distinguished Philadelphia chef Nunzio Patruno have teamed up to open this upscale Italian restaurant in The Village at Wexford. Many dishes were created hundreds of years ago,

passed down from generation to generation. All desserts, pastas and breads are made daily using natural and fresh ingredients imported from Italy. The Village at Wexford. 843-842-5505. www.ombrahhi.com. D ONE HOT MAMA’S 7 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 843-682-6262. LDSO PALMETTO BAY SUNRISE CAFÉ Neighborhood cafe serving American breakfast all day and lunch classics, with outdoor seating. 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 843-686-3232. BL PHILLY’S CAFÉ AND DELI 55 New Orleans Road #102, Fountain Center. 843-785-9966, phillyscafe.com L PINO GELATO 1000 William Hilton Pkwy, The Village at Wexford. 843-842-2822. PLANTATION CAFÉ AND DELI (SOUTH) 81 Pope Ave. in Heritage Plaza. 843-785-9020. BL POOL BAR JIM’S 10 North Forest Beach. 843-816-4648. POMODORI 1 New Orleans Road. 843686-3100. D THE PORCH The Beach House. 1 South Forest Beach Drive. 843-785-5126. BLD

PORTER & PIG 1000 William Hilton Pkwy, The Village at Wexford. 843-715-3224. www.porter-pig.com. D PURE NATURAL MARKET 1012 William Hilton Parkway. 843-342-7873. BL QUARTERDECK 149 Lighthouse Road, Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-842-1999. LDO RED FISH Upscale dining at its finest. Head chef Chaun Bescos takes advantage of his close relationship with local growers and farmers markets, tailoring Red Fish’s menu around the foods that are in season. The result is an eclectic blend of seafood, steaks, fresh fruit and local vegetables. 8 Archer Rd. 843-686-3388. redfishofhiltonhead.com. LD REILLEY’S GRILL & BAR (SOUTH) 7D Greenwood Drive. 843-842-4414. LDO RELISH CAFE 33 Office Park Road, Park Plaza. 843-342-4800. LD RITA’S ITALIAN ICE 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-686-2596. ritasice.com. ROCKFISH SEAFOOD & STEAKS AT BOMBORAS An award-winning restaurant and bar, located steps away from the beach.

DINING Offering fresh and local Lowcountry ingredients paired with craft beers and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. A kid’s menu is available. 5 Lagoon Road. 843-689-2662. LDO

TWISTED CORK A local cocktail and wine bar. You can find it in Festival Center Plaza, near the Sea Pines Circle. Open Monday through Saturday, 5-11 p.m. 843-8020510. LD

ROY’S PLACE 33 Office Park Road, 843785-4646. www.roysplacehhi.com. LD

VINE 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza. 843-686-3900. LD

RUBY LEE’S SOUTH 19 Dunnigans Alley. 843-785-7825

WATUSI A place for breakfast, lunch and coffee. The cafe’s interior mirrors a warm, cozy living room where families and friends can gather and enjoy food in a casual homestyle setting. 71 Pope Ave. 843-6865200. www.islandwatusi.com. BL

SALTY DOG CAFE One of Hilton Head’s favorite outdoor cafes for more than 20 years. Fresh seafood. Located at South Beach Marina, overlooking Braddock Cove. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available. Live music and children’s entertainment nightly during the season. South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 843-671-7327. www.saltydog.com. LD SAGE ROOM 81 Pope Ave., Heritage Plaza. 843-785-5352. D SEA SHACK 6 Executive Park Drive. 843-785-2464. LD SIGNALS LOUNGE 130 Shipyard Drive, Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. 843-842-2400. O

WHICH WICH? 70 Pope Ave., Suite 13. 843-715-9424. www.whichwich.com. LD WILD WING CAFÉ 72 Pope Ave. 843-7859464. LDO WINE AND CHEESE IF YOU PLEASE 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite G. 843-8421200. WRECK OF THE SALTY DOG South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 843-671-7327. D

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SIGNE’S BAKERY & CAFE 93 Arrow Road. 843-785-9118. BLS

AGAVE SIDE BAR 13 State of Mind St. 843-757-9190. LD

SKILLETS CAFÉ Coligny Plaza. 843-785-3131. BLD

ALVIN ORD’S OF BLUFFTON 1230-A May River Road. 843-757-1300, alvinordsofbluffton.com LD

THE SMOKEHOUSE 34 Palmetto Bay Road. 843-842-4227. BLDO SOUTHERN CONEY & BREAKFAST 70 Pope Avenue in Circle Center. 843-689-2447. BL SPIRIT OF HARBOUR TOWN 843-363-9026. www.vagabondcruise.com. STACK’S PANCAKES OF HILTON HEAD 2 Regency Parkway. 843-341-3347. BLD STARBUCKS (SOUTH) 11 Palmetto Bay Rd. 843-341-5477. STELLINI 15 Executive Park Road. 843-785-7006. D STU’S SURFSIDE 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-686-7873. LD THE STUDIO 20 Executive Park Road. 843-785-6000. D

AMIGOS BELFAIR (BLUFFTON) 133 Towne Drive. 843-815-8226. LD BACKWATER BILL’S 20 Hampton Lake Drive. 843-875-5253. LDO BLACK BALSAM & BLUE 1534 Fording Island Road. 843-837-2583, blackbalsamblue.com LD BLUFFTON BBQ 11 State of Mind St. 843-757-7427, www.blufftonbbq.com. LD BLUFFTON FAMILY SEAFOOD HOUSE 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 843-757-4010. LD THE BLUFFTON ROOM 15 Promenade St. 843-757-3525. www.theblufftonroom.com. D

SUNSET SLUSH 81 Pope Ave., 843-785-7851.

THE BRICK CHICKEN 1011 Fording Island Road in the Best Buy Shopping Center. 843-836-5040. LDO

SWEET CAROLINA CUPCAKES 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-342-2611.

THE BRITISH OPEN PUB 1 Sherington Drive, Suite G. 843-815-6736. LDO

TIKI HUT 1 South Forest Beach Dr. at the Beach House Resort. 843-785-5126. OLD

BUFFALOS RESTAURANT 476 Mount Pelia Road inside Palmetto Bluff. 843-706-6500. LD

TOPSIDE WATERFRONT RESTAURANT Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-842-1999. D TRATTORIA DIVINA 33 Office Park Road. 843-686-4442. D TRUFFLES CAFE (SEA PINES) Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups and garden salads. 71 Lighthouse Rd, Sea Pines Ctr. 843-671-6136. www.trufflescafe.com. LD

BUTCHER’S MARKET AND DELI 102 Buckwalter Parkway, Suite 3-G. 843-815-6328. BLD CAHILL’S MARKET & CHICKEN KITCHEN 1055 May River Road. 843-757-2921. LD CAPTAIN WOODY’S Many restaurants claim to be a favorite of locals. Speaking as locals, one of our favorites is Captain May 2017 173

DINING Woody’s. 17 State of Mind St. in the Calhoun Street Promenade. 843-757-6222. www.captainwoodys.com. LDO

HINCHEY’S CHICAGO BAR & GRILL 104 Buckwalter Place, Suite 1A. 843-8365909. LD

CHEAP SEATS TAVERN 2 142 Burnt Church Road, 843-837-3287. LD

HOGSHEAD KITCHEN AND WINE BAR 1555 Fording Island Road. 843-837-4647. LD

CHEEBURGER CHEEBURGER 108 Buckwalter Parkway. 843-837-2433. LD CHIPOTLE Tanger I Outlet Center. 843-836-2442, chipotle.com. LD

ISLAND BAGEL & DELI Sheridan Park. 843-815-5300. BL

CHOO CHOO BBQ XPRESS 129 Burnt Church Road. 843-815-7675. LDO

JAMESON’S CHARHOUSE 671 Cypress Hills Drive, Sun City. 843-705-8200. LD

CHOW DADDY’S This new restaurant is using local, organic ingredients with meals prepared to order. The menu features salad bowls, sandwiches, tacos, hot bowls, platters and other snacks. The daily happy hour is 4-6 p.m. 15 Towne Drive, Belfair Towne Village. 843-842-2469. chowdaddys.com. LD

JESSAMINE 477 Mount Pelia Road, the Inn at Montage Palmetto Bluff. 843-836-6210. BLD

CINCO MEXICAN GRILL & BAR 102 Buckwalter Parkway #3. 843-815-2233. LD

KATIE O’DONNELL’S 1008 Fording Island Road in Kittie’s Crossing. 843-815-5555. LDO

CLAUDE & ULI’S BISTRO 1533 Fording Island Road. 843-837-3336. LD

KELLY’S TAVERN 11B Buckingham Plantation Drive. 843-837-3353. BLDO

CORKS WINE CO. BAR & BOUTIQUE 14 Promenade St., Suite 306. 843-815-5168. DO

KOBE JAPANESE RESTAURANT 30 Plantation Park Drive. 843-757-6688. LD

CORNER PERK CAFE 1297 May River Road. 843-816-5674. cornerperk.com. BL THE COTTAGE CAFE, BAKERY AND TEA ROOM 38 Calhoun St. 843-757-0508. www.thecottagebluffton.com. BL DOLCE VITA 163 Bluffton Road, Suite F. 843-815-6900. D DOWNTOWN DELI 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 843-815-5005. BL EL NUEVO VALLARTA MEXICAN BAR & GRILL 16 Kitties Landing Rd. 843-706-9338, elnuevovallartabluffton.com LD EL SUPER INTERNACIONAL 33 Sherington Drive. 843-815-8113. LD FARM BLUFFTON The most talked-about new restaurant in Old Town. Much of the produce on the menu was grown at nearby Williamson Lowcountry Farms. Open for lunch and dinner. Sunday Taco Night. 1301 May River Road. 843-707-2041, farmbluffton.com. LD FAT PATTIES AND SALT MARSH BREWING 207 Bluffton Road. 843-8156300. fat-patties.com. LD FIREHOUSE SUBS 32 Malphrus Road, #109. 843-815-7827. LD FIESTA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL 876 Fording Island Road, Suite 1. 843-7067280. LD FORE & AFT 477 Mount Pelia Road, the Inn at Montage Palmetto Bluff. 843-836-6210. L GIUSEPPI’S PIZZA AND PASTA 25 Bluffton Road. 843-815-9200. LD 174 hiltonheadmonthly.com

HONEYBAKED HAM COMPANY 1060 Fording Island Road. 843-815-7388.

JIM ‘N NICK’S BAR-B-Q 872 Fording Island Road. 843-706-9741. LD JUICE HIVE 14 Johnston Way. 843-757-2899.

LOCAL PIE Only the highest quality, regionally sourced ingredients go into these woodfired, house-made pies. A local business, with local staff and local suppliers. 15 State of Mind St. 843-837-7437. localpie.com. LD LONGHORN Inside Tanger I. 843-705-7001. LD LOS JALAPENO’S MEXICAN GRILL The Bridge Center. 843-837-2333. LD LOWCOUNTRY FLOWER GIRLS Berkeley Place. 843-837-2253. BL MAY RIVER GRILL 1263 May River Road. 843-757-5755. LD MELLOW MUSHROOM 872 Fording Island Rd. 843-706-0800. mellowmushroom.com. LDO MIDNIGHT BAKER 14 Promenade St. 843-815-5355. LB MI TIERRA 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 843-757-7200. LD MI TIERRITA 214 Okatie Village Drive. 843-705-0925. LD MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL 3 Malphrus Road. 843-837-8722. LD MULBERRY STREET TRATTORIA 1476 Fording Island Road. 843-837-2426. LDS NONNA ROSA 198 Okatie Village Drive, Okatie. 843 707-1750. nonnarosabluffton. com LD OCTAGON BAR & GATHERING PLACE 477 Mount Pelia Road, the Inn at Montage Palmetto Bluff. 843-836-6210. D

DINING OLD TOWN DISPENSARY 15 Captains Cove. 843-837-1893. LDO

SAKE HOUSE 1017 Fording Island Road, Suite 105. 843-706-9222. LD

OROBELLO’S BISTRO & PIZZERIA 103 Buckwalter Place, Unit 108. 843-837-5637. www.orobellosbluffton.com. LDO

SALTY DOG BLUFFTON Tanger II Outlet. Offering a diverse menu with favorite dishes from the original Salty Dog Cafe and Jake’s Pizza, Salty Dog Bluffton is sure tp keep the whole family happy. 843-837-3344. bluffton.saltydog.com. LD

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 100 Buckwalter Place. 843-757-9888. LD PANDA CHINESE RESTAURANT 25 Bluffton Road. 843-815-6790. LD THE PEARL KITCHEN & BAR Bringing to Old Town Bluffton a bright, fresh take on the dining experience, The Pearl Kitchen & Bar will please your palate with the freshest of ingredients prepared in a manner that will excite, entice, and keep you coming back for more. 55 Calhoun St., 843-757-5511. thepearlbluffton.com. LD PLANTATION CAFE 1532 Fording Island Road. 843-815-4445.BL POUR RICHARD’S 4376 Bluffton Parkway. 843-757-1999. DO R BAR 70 Pennington Drive. 843-757-7264. LD RANCHO ALEGRE CUBAN RESTAURANT 4490 Bluffton Park Crescent #104. 843-757-5556. LD RED FISH Upscale dining at its finest. Head chef Chaun Bescos takes advantage of his close relationship with local growers and farmers markets, tailoring Red Fish’s menu around foods in season. 32 Bruin Road. 843-837-8888. LD RED STRIPES CARIBBEAN CUISINE AND LOUNGE 8 Pin Oak St. 843-757-8111. LDO RED WINE BAR & RESTAURANT 1011 Fording Island Rd. Suite C105. 843-837-3747, redwinesc.com LD RIVER HOUSE RESTAURANT 476 Mount Pelia Road in Palmetto Bluff. 843-706-6500. LD RUAN THAI CUISINE II 26 Towne Drive, Belfair Town Village. 843-757-9479. LD

SIPPIN COW 1D Promenade St., 843-757-5051. BL SOUTHERN BARREL BREWING CO. 375 Buckwalter Place Blvd. 843-837-2337. southernbarrelbrewingco.com. SQUAT N’ GOBBLE 1231 May River Road. 843-757-4242. BLD STOOGES CAFE 25 Sherington Drive. 843-706-6178. BL TRUFFLES CAFE Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups and garden salads. 91 Towne Drive Belfair Towne Village. 843-815-5551, trufflescafe.com. LD TWISTED EUROPEAN BAKERY 1253 May River Road, Unit A. 843-757-0033, twistedeuropeanbakery.com BL WALNUTS CAFÉ 70 Pennington Drive in Sheridan Park. 843-815-2877. BLS WILD WING CAFÉ (BLUFFTON) 1188 Fording Island Road. 843-837-9453. LD ZEPPLIN’S BAR & GRILL Inside Station 300. 25 Innovation Drive. 843-815-2695. LDO ZOE’S KITCHEN Tanger I Outlet Center. 843-837-5410. LD

DAUFUSKIE ISLAND EAGLE’S NEST 56 Fuskie Lane, Bloody Point. 843-341-5522. MARSHSIDE MAMA’S CAFE 15 Haig Point Road on County Landing. 843-785-4755. LD OLD DAUFUSKIE CRAB CO 256 Cooper River Landing Road. 843-785-6653. M

SAIGON CAFE 1304 Fording Island Road. 843-837-1800. BLD

Continued from Page 168 Paul Giamatti obsessed over Pinot Noir in “Sideways” and shamed anybody who drank other reds, and a gut-buster is watching Steve Martin, Martin Short and Chevy Chase in “Three Amigos” naively taking their first shots of tequila in a smoky Mexican bar. In “Swingers,” a very young Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau’s motto was “cocktails first, questions later” as they tried to balance auditions and Los Angeles’ fickle nightlife scene while struggling to land acting jobs. Like a loyal sorority sister, Chardonnay was practically in every scene with Rene Zellweger in “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” helping her endure hilarious yet unsuccessful relationships with super studs Hugh Grant and Colin Firth. The girls in “Sex in The City” looked pretty darn sexy sipping Cosmopolitans — aka cosmos — some-

times purposely coordinating their outfits with the vodka, Cointreau and cranberry mixture that was a decidedly feminine, classy light pink. Megan Mullally of “Will & Grace” drank whatever was on hand short of moonshine (though in a pinch, she would have imbibed that, too), which only encouraged her outrageous behavior and biting one-liner zingers. If there is a moral to this story, and there may in fact not be one, then the takeaway is that your signature drink says a lot about you and brings with it certain impressions, potentially good or bad and nowhere in between. So it may be time to try new drinks, in moderation of course, and make your signature drink something you really enjoy and not a drink everybody else is having. M May 2017 175

LAST CALL

How do you measure Happiness? MARCO FREY

marcofreyjazz@gmail.com

M “Would Hilton Head rank as a happy place, according to the U.N.’s Happiness Index?”

SOUND OFF What do you think? Email me at marcofreyjazz@gmail. com. I promise to read them in full.

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y girlfriend is about to visit one of the happiest countries in the world: Iceland, land of otherworldly landscapes and geothermal hot baths. Each year, the United Nations publishes its World Happiness Index, and Iceland has topped the list each year along with the same 12 or so countries. What qualities do they share? While there’s certainly no formula for happiness, each of these countries seems to possess a strong cultural identity, a government in tune with its people and a generous welfare system. And sure, I’d love to visit Iceland one day, but it also delights me to live in an incredibly messy place: New York City, full of massive inequality, ethnic enclaves and raw talent. The appeal of Iceland is the escape, but living there is the furthest thing on my mind. I feel a certain pride of making it work in the Big Apple, playing jazz every night in a city that should be renamed Serendipity. Norway, Iceland, Denmark, Switzerland and Finland, the top countries in the U.N. index, lack the cultural and ethnic upheaval that defines America (ranking a modest 14 on the list). I begin to wonder if “happiness” is what this index really measures — or if it’s just “less unhappiness,” “contentment” or “comfort.” After all, the index doesn’t actually survey how people feel. Instead, it’s a collection of data that include GDP per capita, life expectancy and freedom from corruption. All of the allegedly “happiest” countries are small and have a tight-knit cultural identity scarcely interrupted for decades, even centuries. Looking out for each other feels more natural, and corruption is spotted and quelled faster. In the case of Switzerland, half the size of South Carolina, this facilitates a more direct democracy, complete with ballots in the mail

for single issues. But will a flood of refugees put this cultural balance to the test? In the case of Denmark, this results in a generous welfare system and a code of conduct that de-emphasizes the individual. But I doubt this would go over well in the United States, with its emphasis on striving, on standing out, on roughing it. America is so large and diverse that the promise of a direct democracy seems distant. Unlike the happiest countries, the U.S. is basically founded on upheaval, as waves of immigrants have added to the nation’s cultural tapestry. But will its long history of oppression haunt it forever? I wonder if America could become a happier place if it centered its attention inward, expanded its social systems, and emphasized a healthier work-life balance. There is a strange silver lining, however. Love it or hate it, America’s unique brand of struggle has produced some of the most exported art of any country; its cultural exports, between music and movies, far outweigh those of any nation in the pop era, according to a study by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Village shops in India are selling Elvis figurines, but have you ever heard of Swiss pop star DJ Bobo? And then there’s Hilton Head Island. The New York Times created to describe hot spots of “health and wealth,” based on six measures: educational attainment, household income, jobless rate, disability rate, life expectancy and obesity rate. It turns out we’re an island in the vast sea of hardship that is the South. Take a look for yourself. Would Hilton Head rank as a happy place, according to the U.N.’s Happiness Index? Probably. But Hilton Head, like the happiest countries, is wealthy, small and homogenous. And, like Iceland, it’s a place I like to escape to. M