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Riley leaves mark on town as he retires from manager job By Dean Rowland Former Hilton Head Island Town Manager Steve Riley knows his community incredibly well – inside and out, one might say. He’s worked in town hall since 1991, most recently as town manager for the past 26 years. His last official day on the job was Dec. 31, and the future will find him and his wife Mary Jo visiting Washington, D.C., where he will join the International City Managers Association and start up a new small business as well. Riley knew what he was getting into as the top administrator in an embroiled situation in the ’90s, but it wasn’t a hard decision for him to step down decades later either. “I realized a few years ago it was time,” the Nebraska native said. “I decided to stay for three more years, not until the end of time.” After serving Beaufort County and the city of Beaufort as a planner, Riley worked in the private sector for a while before moving into the role of community development director for the Town of Hilton Head Island for three years. When he assumed his position as town manager in 1994, there was a myriad of challenges facing him and the town: politics, economics, staffing and
quality of life. “I would go back to the early, early days where we had an election every two years,” said Riley, who has been involved for years in community service, leadership roles in local and statewide organizations, and seats on countless civic and governmental boards and committees. “We had never re-elected a mayor,” he said. “There was a lot of turmoil back then, a lot of angst. We started to control growth but there were a lot of definitions of what ‘growth’ meant. When I got here in the early ’90s, there was a lot of turmoil. No consistency on counsel. We were challenged.” His job was to restore calm in a fluid environment and move the town forward into the future. “I tried to deal with some of the issues that were holding us back,” Riley said. Through the years, Riley has had some confrontations and positional conflicts with other leaders. But he doesn’t lose any sleep over them, he said. It comes with his executive turf. “You can’t do this job without compromise and lose one on occasion,” he said. “Move on; get over it.” Riley is proud of what his team, town leaders and others have done to “move a lot of things forward. We have all
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COURTESY HHI ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
Steve Riley celebrates with Gabrielle Muthing and Alan Perry, co-chairs of the Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, following his Grand Marshal sashing ceremony Feb. 9, 2017, at Reilley’s Grill and Bar. Riley was named Grand Marshal for his “above and beyond” efforts before, during and after Hurricane Matthew in October 2016. Also pictured are previous Grand Marshals Jane Upshaw, Joe Capin, Tom Reilley, Tom Upshaw and Charles Perry.
kinds of plans, and we’ve implemented most of them. I’m proud of the staff and town.” Among the accomplishments he cited are: • Funding and constructing the South Carolina University/Beaufort campus on the island.
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• Funding and constructing Celebration Park at Coligny on the south end. • The town’s response to Hurricane Matthew’s onslaught. • Providing water service to the entire island.
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SUNNY SIDE UP
Welcoming a New Year like we never have before By Lynne Cope Hummell EDITOR
So ... here we are in 2021. Is everything better yet? Did you hear that collective sigh of relief just after midnight Dec. 31? I suspect it was heard ’round the world. 2020 is over and done, and hallelujah. Who has anything new and different to say about last year? I certainly do not. We all know it was disastrous. Horrible. Painful. Divisive. Deadly. Just plain crummy. The year started out with great anticipation. It could be a year of “perfect vision,” a good year for forward thinking, new perspectives – and all those other optometric analogies we could make up with the year’s assigned numerals. It started fairly normally. The 131st Rose Parade was held New Year’s Day, followed by the Rose Bowl, both with thousands of spectators and millions more via television. Super Bowl 54 was held Feb. 2. In
addition to all the players and coaches on the field, more than 60,000 fans filled the stands. It didn’t seem so odd at the time, did it? On Feb. 7, I was fortunate enough to attend with a good friend the first concert of the Eagles “Hotel California” tour in Atlanta, along with more than 39,000 other people. It was an amazing evening! None of us thought twice about chatting with strangers crowded in line, in the lounge, or around our seats. Yet, soon after that, in early March, large events started to be postponed – and eventually canceled. Then smaller events. On Friday the 13th of March (how oddly appropriate it seems now), Gov. Henry McMaster announced all South Carolina public schools would be closed immediately. Across our nation – and the world – closures began happening. The coronavirus shutdown began. It was the beginning of the dark times. As restaurants, stores, libraries, churches,
travel – everything! – shuttered, we fell into a collective “not knowing-ness.” What was happening? When will it be over? We couldn’t have known then what we know now, that tens of thousands of lives would be lost, and even more impacted, from COVID-19. We’ve since lost friends and loved ones. We’ve lost jobs and incomes, a senior year, and wedding dates. Some have lost hope that we can ever return to the way things were. But ... Good things came out of that bad year as well. We adapted. We figured out different ways of doing things. We got creative – on many levels. We came together, even as we stayed apart. “Zoom” became a household word. Some of us developed deeper perspectives about what’s truly important to us. In early December, a friend began posting daily on social media only good things that had happened in her life during 2020.
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Friends got married, babies were born, she read more books and watched less TV. She and her husband got good at puzzles. She picked up the phone and called old friends. Many of us have cleared out clutter – from our homes, from our minds, from our lives. We live more efficiently with what we have. We drove less, and saved gas. (Global emissions were said to be down 7% for the year – an unprecedented drop.) Some of us discovered, or rediscovered, our “back yards.” Whether it was gardening or bird-watching at home, or bike riding along leisure paths and beaches, kayaking at sunrise or sunset, or simply being in nature, we found solace in simple things. So now, as we welcome a New Year, we are armed with determination, perseverance and fortitude built up through the past 10 months. We are stronger for our troubles, and are encouraged that now, we can face pretty much anything and at least survive. Happy New Year indeed.
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When you visit town hall, you will notice a new name on the building. By an act of town council, we have renamed it the Stephen G. Riley Municipal Complex to honor our now retired longtime Town Manager Steve Riley. With the renaming of town hall after him, Steve joins highly John McCann respected individuals whose names have a place in history at our government center. Those include Benjamin Racusin, for whom our Town Council Chamber is named, and Betsy Jukofsky, whose name graces our Xeriscape Garden. Racusin had the singular honor of being the first mayor of Hilton Head Island when it was incorporated as a Town in 1983. He contributed hundreds of hours to guiding our Town through its early years and helped lay the groundwork for where we are today. Jukofsky was a master gardener and environmentalist. She did not hold a political office, but she helped us to realize and appreciate the beauty of our surroundings. Steve joined the Town of Hilton Head
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Island 29 years ago and worked as our community development director. As the leader of that department, he built a fine cadre of talented professionals to carry out the wishes of town council and the residents of the Island. They once worked from digs behind a former Huddle House on the north end of the Island before the staff grew and needed more space. The building that currently houses town staff and operations became available, and
Steve led the transition from the old space to our present location. More important than moving from one location to another was the growth of town operations under Steve. Three years after joining the town, he was named interim town manager and subsequently town manager. He didn’t shy away from the awesome responsibilities that came with leading a young town and working with town councils. Steve’s accomplishments are too numerous to list, but a few worth noting due to his fine leadership are refining and rewriting the Land Management Ordinance to meet the evolving needs of the community, the merger of two independent fire districts into a town department, and a robust land-buying program. He will be remembered for helping to manage our response efforts during Hurricane Matthew and the coronavirus pandemic. He has been lauded for mentoring others, responding to numerous calls for help and advice, and tackling a plethora of issues. With all Steve has contributed, it is only fitting that town hall bears his name. After 26 years as town manager, Steve has left big shoes to fill. He will be missed, but we wish him and his family well. John McCann is the mayor of the Town of Hilton Head Island. JohnM@hiltonheadislandsc.gov
Letter to the Editor To the Editor: Make way for humans! That’s what the shorebirds struggle with each day as they attempt to dine and nap on their home turf, the beach. Most people are so into their own agendas, they don’t even know the birds exist. When I speak up for the birds, some people thank me for telling about their needs; others aren’t so nice, especially those with uncontrolled dogs. On a recent morning, I stopped to
thank a lady for taking pictures at a distance, not disturbing the birds, not making them fly. She laughed and said she loved this little family of the big mother bird watching over her little ones. I almost corrected her that it was, instead, one lone laughing gull feeding along with a dozen sanderlings – no relation – until I thought about what was really important: Not identification, not avian knowledge, but simply courtesy and caring about
another species besides ourselves. I smiled and walked on. What a lovely lesson she imparted about kindness ... toward a family of birds pecking away in the sand and deserving our attention and respect. Just birds! That’s enough. I hope that others will stop to notice, and not disturb, our friends the shorebirds. Debby Boots Hilton Head Island
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SUN ON THE STREET
Hoping the ‘new’ year truly brings amazing newness With this feature, we seek to capture a glimpse of what you and your neighbors have to say about a variety of topics, issues, events – and just
Virginia Donofrio, Kissimee, Fla.: “Enjoying my new house and having family close.”
plain fun questions. Over the past several months, due to pandemic restrictions and precautions, we conducted our mini survey
Terry Bero, Kissimee, Fla.: “Enjoying a new home.
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Gayle Kruemmel, Fredericksburg, Va.: “Going on more new ‘good’ adventures.”
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By Jeff Bradley CONTRIBUTOR
The 124th session of the South Carolina General Assembly resumed briefly in early December with representatives taking their oaths of office. Now, as we prepare to convene this month for our new two-year session, legislators are busy setting their priori- Jeff Bradley ties, and looking at how they will align as new bills are being proposed. Since my first year as a freshman state representative in 2014, I’ve learned it is exceedingly strenuous and stressful to get bills enacted into law. There is value in seniority, and alliances are all important. Getting laws passed in the S.C. General Assembly has been compared to running a gauntlet. In our most recent session there were 1,318 bills introduced with only 187 (14%) enacted as laws. Looking forward, it appears that the two-year session ahead may be unlike any before. Scores of new challenges brought on by COVID-19 have been felt by all of us. Because of COVID, our legislative efforts were forced to abruptly pause last Spring just as they were beginning to make dramatic headway, and a variety of important legislative priorities were left incomplete. Despite the pandemic, however, we all were made intensely aware that time marches on, problems arise and certain situations simply have to be taken care of. I was very proud of how we all worked together to meet the demands of the moment with a series of special sessions where we passed vital measures to assure the continuation of
government, appropriate federal relief funds, and ensure access to safe and secure voting for all South Carolina citizens. As our House leader, Speaker Jay Lucas, pointed out: “It may have looked and felt different, but the House delivered results for the people of South Carolina.” The leadership of the Speaker is one key reason I’m looking forward to this New Year. Things might be different and difficult as we enter 2021, but I believe there’s a brighter future as we combat the problems caused by COVID with a promising vaccine on our horizon. I’m especially confident because we have an even stronger team on the House floor. In this new session I will continue to be on the Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee with its expanded responsibilities in this pandemic era, and I have garnered a measure of seniority to deal with it. I also now serve on the Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee which has considerable responsibilities as we continue to grow our state economy. There will be numerous priorities arising in this session including redistricting, which is done once every 10 years. It will have consequential importance locally because of our recent population growth. My top three personal priorities include: (1) continuing to move forward the infrastructure progress made last year with our Highway 278 bridge project and the widening of Interstate I-95 in the Lowcountry region; (2) pursuing additional steps to provide equitable quality public education across our state and; (3) pension reform – a significant topic that I will address in greater detail in future columns. Jeff Bradley is the representative for District 123 in the State House of Representatives.
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RILEY from page 1A • Implementing a “massive” storm water master plan. • Implementing a disaster management plan. • Burying the overhead power lines. • Implementing sewer improvements. Though Riley downplayed his efforts before, during and after Hurricane Matthew in October 2016 as “just doing my job,” he was lauded mightily for those efforts. “It was a big project and involved a lot of people,” he said. Riley, his staff and government officials hunkered down in a Bluffton emergency facility on Buckwalter to plan the next day’s assessment and inspection of the damage and plan for recovery. That night, Oct. 7, the rain was pounding and the winds were swirling. No one slept all night long, he said. The next morning, Riley and his team were on the road to survey the destruction on the island. Fallen trees and debris made roads nearly impassable. Riley and his team mobilized and coordinated the effort with local government.
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Former Hilton Head Island Town Manager Steve Riley and his wife, Mary Jo.
In recognition of his extensive and on-going efforts, Riley was chosen as the Grand Marshal of the 2017 Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade. He continued to share the credit with his
staff. Riley was honored Dec. 15, at his last council meeting, by the town council and others with whom he had served. Attending the virtual meeting were var-
ious surprise visitors, including Steve Wilmot, tournament director of the RBC Heritage, who presented a highly coveted tartan jacket to Riley. Fire Chief Brad Tadlock presented him with a commemorative fireman’s helmet. Before getting back to business, Town Council had another surprise up its sleeve: They had renamed town hall the Stephen G. Riley Municipal Complex, and included a photo of the sign in a video montage. In his update distributed to local media the next day, Deputy Town Manager Josh Gruber wrote, “Our Town council thought it was befitting to recognize Steve’s contributions and his legacy by renaming Town Hall ... and unveiled the building sign yesterday, which was Steve’s last official Town Council meeting. We join Town Council in saying thank you to Steve for his leadership at the Town and across the community and region, his guidance and insight, and his friendship to many.” Lowcountry resident Dean Rowland is a veteran senior editor and freelance writer.
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For the past nine years, in what has become one of the most popular concerts on Hilton Head Island, pianist Sanford Jones and invited guest musicians and singers have performed at Providence Presbyterian Church as part of the church’s music series to raise funds for the non-profit Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island. “The COVID-19 pandemic will not allow us to perform a live concert like we have done for nearly a decade, but we are happy to provide a virtual performance,” said museum founder and Executive Director Dr. Louise Cohen. In late January of 2021, the concert will be recorded in the church’s sanctuary with Jones playing the program, but the concert will be broadcast in a virtual format. “As always, the program includes a diverse collection of composers representing various eras, musical genres, and geographical origins. This year’s program includes well-known European composers, among them Bach and Debussy, along with two women composers,” Jones said. Venezuelan Teresa Carreño was a pianist, soprano, composer and conductor born in 1853, and during the course of her 54year concert career become known as the “Valkyrie of the Piano.” African-American pianist and composer Valerie Capers, born in 1935, attended Julliard School of Music. She was blind from age 6, and was the first blind student to
graduate from the prestigious music school. The program will include the ever-popular Scott Joplin 1902 classic piano rag “The Entertainer,” subtitled “A Rag Time Two Step,” which was featured on the soundtrack for the Oscar-winning film “The Sting,” released in 1973. “This concert finale is special on a personal level involving the premiere of a new vocal work. My lips are sealed!” said Jones. The Gullah Museum has continued with several projects during the pandemic. A new mural by artist Amiri Farris is scheduled to be unveiled as part of the community support by Great Dane, a manufacturer of high-quality trailers and truck bodies, established in 1900 in Savannah. To the great surprise of Great Dane executives and historians, the silver trailer on the site of the museum is only one of two trailers built in 1947 that survives today. This trailer served as a home to Cohen’s aunt whose house had burned down. “We made do with what we had,” adds Cohen. The silver trailer, once referred to by some as “an eyesore,” has had a rebirth of sorts, given the renewed interest in the preservation of the Gullah culture during the past decade. Music lovers will be able to view the concert on Jan. 29 on Youtube.com at no charge with the option to go to the museum’s website and make a tax-deductible donation. Please visit gullahmuseumhhi.org to learn more about the museum’s preservation programs.
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Antonia Quintero of Hilton Head Island recently became a U.S. citizen – and she celebrated this milestone by immersing herself in national politics. Quintero, who was born in Colombia and grew up in South Carolina, just spent a semester working for U.S. Congressman James Clyburn in Washington, D.C. A senior at the Bluffton campus of the University of South Carolina Beaufort, she participated in a highly competitive selection process to become a congressional intern. This fall, she was behind the scenes of the U.S. legislative process, attending meetings and helping constituents who called to express their concerns about issues large and small. The phones never stop ringing at Clyburn’s office – he has represented South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District since 1993 and is the third-highest ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives, as well as chairman of the House Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis. “I had an incredible experience,” she
said. “I wasn’t as aware of what was going on in politics before. I learned how to communicate across many different levels, and how to take good notes quickly that others on my team would be able to understand later.” South Carolina residents contacted Clyburn’s office to express their opinions about the incoming administration’s cabinet picks, and request that lawmakers pass a second COVID-relief stimulus package, among other concerns, Quintero said. She describes Clyburn, who has crusaded for civil rights and racial justice since the 1960s, as accessible – despite his busy schedule and tremendous leadership responsibilities. “He is interested in where you’re from and what you think,” she said. “He wants to know what is important to the younger generation.” After graduation, Quintero, 21, plans to pursue a master’s degree in public administration with concentrations in advocacy and public policy. The personal connections she made in D.C. “could really help me in the future,” she said.
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Antonia Quintero takes a break from her intern duties with U.S. Rep. James Clyburn to do some sightseeing around Washington, D.C.
During her time in D.C., she explored the city, and visited the monuments and memorials on the National Mall, which reopened in September following protocols designed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Her apartment was within walking distance of restaurants from around the world, and she tried food from as many countries as possible. Life in a big city was new to Quintero, who lives with her mother, Bibiana Osorio, and 17-year-old brother Esteban Quintero on Hilton Head when USCB isn’t in session. Except for a brief stint back in Colombia, she has lived in South Carolina since she was a year old. Both her mom and brother accompanied her on the train to D.C. when she started her internship. “I definitely missed them, being away from home,” she said. Quintero graduated from Hilton Head Island High School, where she completed its prestigious International Baccalaureate program. At USCB, she is student body vice president and a resident
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Ever since the first televised food show “Cookery” hit the British airwaves in June 1946, the cooking and eating public have been obsessed with celebrity chefs and their cuisine, whether the programs were the initial 10 minutes hosted by Phillip Harben or the current hour-long celebrity competition “Iron Chef.” Soon a third local restaurant will be the subject of a broadcast – with a twist. Nonna Rosa, an Italian restaurant in Okatie Village owned by Chef Giuseppe “Peppe” Gialone, is scheduled to appear in an independently filmed series on Amazon Prime, the online streaming network. Gialone and his restaurant will be the final episode in season two of “Beyond the Check,” a series that focuses on owner-operated restaurants, produced by Independent Lasagna Productions. Bluffton’s Pour Richard’s and Pomodori on Hilton Head Island were among the six restaurants featured in season one in 2020. Three others were in Savannah, with one in Athens, Ohio. Savannah businessman Reyshan Parker, owner and host of the production company, interviewed Gialone at the restaurant Dec. 18 during filming. The first season began this past November and can be viewed
on Amazon Prime by searching “Beyond the Check: Worker Owner Edition.” “I have been a chef all my life. I always worked in a restaurant,” Gialone said. “My family had a restaurant, my grandmother had a restaurant. The school bus would pick me up at the restaurant and take me back.” Nonna Rosa has been in the Okatie Village for four years. “I like to find family restaurants, and there’s nothing more family than Italian,” Parker said. Gialone, who was executive chef and co-owner at Bella Napoli in Savannah, and head chef and co-owner of La Fontana Waterfront Grill at Shelter Cove, brings his culinary heritage from Pozzuoli, Italy, a city near Naples – and also the home of actress Sophia Loren. While he doesn’t watch much TV, Chef Gialone expects people will watch the online series, and the publicity will be good. “It’s free publicity and it can’t hurt,” he said. Parker finds restaurants by searching online for chef-owned restaurants. He and his wife, Jordan, and their film crew conduct informal interviews with the chef-owners as they prepare for the day’s menu. Then, the Parkers sample whatever is brought to
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the table, from starter to dessert. For the production, Gialone prepared one of his favorite dishes as the entrée – Boscaiola, an infusion of ground sausage with mushrooms served with a creamy blush sauce and served over rigatoni. Based on the dishes served up online,
foodies will probably find themselves looking for the phone number to make reservations or order take out. The Nonna Rosa’s episode is scheduled for viewing June 2021. Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.
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Culinary scene gets upgrades, international infusion By Dean Rowland CONTRIBUTOR
Retailers, restaurants and other service businesses are changing the retail and commercial landscape in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island. Here’s the latest in new construction, renovations, relocations, mergers, planned projects, closings and grand openings. • Yummy House, 2 Southwood Park Drive, Hilton Head. This Chinese and Japanese restaurant has reopened after an extensive renovation. The 17-year-old eatery now offers inside dining for its lunchtime buffet, take-out and delivery. Customers are required to wear face coverings and gloves before serving themselves at the all-you-can-eat buffet station. The modernized look features new flooring and walls, tables and chairs. The family-owned eatery is closed Tuesdays. • The Quarterdeck, 160 Lighthouse Road, Harbour Town, Hilton Head. This
iconic waterfront restaurant and bar, with outdoor patio views of the marina featuring live entertainment, is getting an expansive makeover this year. Located at the foot of Hilton Head’s famous lighthouse, construction will begin this spring with a completion date scheduled for Spring 2022. The redevelopment will take full advantage of Calibogue Sound sunsets, the 18th green on the Harbour Town golf course, and marina views. An oyster bar will be perched rooftop, and a walk-in, take-out market for casual food will be located on the ground level. • Underground Burritos, 1253 May River Road. Unit A, Bluffton. This graband-go dining establishment has limited indoor and outdoor patio seating in the space formerly occupied by Twisted European Bakery. Customers can order individual burritos or lunch boxes hot and ready to eat or chilled for take out to be heated later at home. Eight single burritos are listed on the menu for less
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History and traditions of Homecoming at Hilton head island high school By: Ellie Mastrorocco and Mary elizabeth vaccaro We sat down with the principal, Mr. Schidrich, to explain the history of homecoming at Hilton Head Island High School. As long as he can remember, there has been a homecoming celebration every year at Hilton Head Island High School. He believes that the first homecoming at HHIHS was probably the year the high school opened in 1983. When asked about the origins of homecomings at HHIHS, Mr. Schidrich responded, “There is no single person who started it, it is more like an American tradition."
Photo by: Ms. Spisz
Photo by: Ms. Spisz
There are many homecoming traditions at Hilton Head Island High School. Homecoming week begins on Sunday when students decorate the hallways according to the themes of the week. Each grade level is responsible for a hallway, and a committee decides the best decorated hallway. During the week, students dress according to the themes of each day of the week. Some past themes are Rock versus Rap, Country versus Country Club, Superheroes vs. supervillians, sports teams, twin day and usually ending the week with a Spirit day on Friday. In the evenings during the homecoming week, the girls Powder Puff teams compete and the winner has bragging rights for a year. Homecoming week concludes on Friday night with a home football game. Early in the day on Friday there is usually a Pep Rally. At the game the Homecoming Court is presented at half time and the Homecoming Queen was crowned. We began a new tradition last year by crowning both a king and queen.
In this photo students are decorating the hallways in preparation for HHIHS Homecoming week 2020. This is a huge and popular tradition at HHIHS.
Mr. Schidrich is the principal at HHIHS. He began teaching here in 1999 and knows about the many traditions of the school.
IT'S SO A 2020 HOMECOMING BY: SASHA UDVORNOCKY We asked SGA member Hayden Bird about how this year's themes for homecoming were chosen. For 2020, HHIHS had to create a unique homecoming week plan because of the hybrid schedule. SGA members talked to some of their classmates and to obtain some ideas for themes for the week. Hayden Bird said they had a Zoom meeting, and each grade officer offered suggestions for the themes. The top themes were debated, and a vote was taken to choose the themes for the week.
Photo by: Ms. Spisz
Photo by: Ms. Spisz
Because of 2020 and the pandemic, some traditions could not be held. We could not have Powder Puff, and we could not have a Pep Rally because of restrictions on large gatherings.
The "King" of HHIHS, Mr. Schidrich (Principal), enjoying the basketball game before crowning the Homecoming King.
Ms. Morgan is in the holiday spirit on "ugly sweater day."
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SEAHAWKS SCHOOL SPIRIT: 2020 VERSION! BY: COLLEEN OTT
HHIHS HOMECOMING SPIRIT DAYS BY: KEVIN PEREZ, ADDISON FISHER, AND LAURA PAYNE
Grace is a 9th grade student who participated in the 2020 Homecoming week spirit days. On ugly sweater day, Grace said, “I wore Christmas socks and a green ugly Christmas sweater.” Grace, as well as many others, looked very festive while at the same time displaying school spirit. Because the football homecoming was cancelled, homecoming was rescheduled as a home basketball game against Bluffton. “I am excited for the basketball HHIHS Homecoming, just a bit upset that it was not a football game; however, I'm glad the school rescheduled it because the students have something to look forward to,” Grace said.
Photo by: Ms. Spisz
Every year during homecoming at Hilton Head Island High School, the school has spirit days to show school spirit by wearing outfits to match different themed days. This year, HHIHS did virtual spirit day, ugly holiday sweaters, and country verses country club days.
Students decorating the brown brick area.
Photo by: Ms. Spisz
So how are spirit days chosen?
This year students only got to decorate the main hallway because the classroom hallways have signage reminding students and staff of proper safety precautions which cannot be covered up. Many themes such as “It’s so 2020”, “Country vs Country Club,” "Seahawk Spirit," and many more festive ideas were designed by students. After talking to some of the students who attended the event, they all seemed to enjoy being with their friends and doing something for the school. Many students said their favorite part about homecoming “is the decorations.”
Students decorating signs to hang in the brown brick area on December 13th.
Photo by: Ms. Spisz
Typically, the student government chooses the spirit day themes according to the wishes of the student body. Ms. Lee states, “they discuss possible themes and vote on those themes. This year because of the hybrid schedule we decided to choose only two themes and recycle those themes for AA/BB days.” According to Ms. Lee, “spirit theme days are traditionally tied into fall homecoming. Our homecoming was changed due to the football game being cancelled in the fall, so we changed it to the winter. Spirit days are generally around a theme to help build spirit among the staff and students. The spirit days generally lead up to a game against an opposing rival in football.” Ms. Lee’s favorite things about spirit days are watching students dress up. “It's also really funny when teachers dress up. Students really like to see their teachers dress up during spirit week.” Ms. Lee states, “My favorite themes are the country days and flashback days.”
It is homecoming take two at Hilton Head Island High School. Students received the themes for the spirit days and started many other homecoming traditions in the school. One of those traditions includes hall decorating. SGA representatives, students, and staff came together to decorate the hallway to create more school spirit.
Students and staff say that the decorations make the school community more excited to participate in the homecoming activities. While decorating, there was holiday music playing, and students hanging out with friends. Everyone was socially distanced and kept their mask on. At the end, students were pleased with their work and hoped it would make other students excited for the week. Photo by: Ms. Spisz
B Day Newspaper Production students in country outfits for country vs. country club day.
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The Seahawk Spirit section of the brown brick area decorated by students on December 13th, 2020.
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The Deep Well Project Food Drive By: Fernando Gomez and Thompson May Hilton Head Island High School wants to help people in need. The SGA has partnered with The Deep Well Project for their food drive. There are many people in need and this food drive can change their Christmas.
Animal Shelter Service Project By: Marisa Martucci and Alex Coley At the beginning of pandemic, as people prepared to stay home for long periods of time, many adopted pets. COVID-19 caused many vets to not be operating at full capacity. This has led to some issues with new pet caretakers. Luckily, the animal shelters have been getting donations to help with their struggle this holiday season.
Photo by: Ms. Lee
Coulson Geltz is a student at Hilton Head Island High School and is involved in The Deep Well Food Drive. Coulson states, “The Deep Well Project is having a food drive for the month of December.” Food drive boxes are placed at the front office for students and their parents to donate items . Some food items to donate include canned fruits, canned vegetables (low sodium), Chef Boyardee products or similar items, canned meats (chicken, tuna, salmon), breakfast bars, pasta, snacks (trail mix, cheese crackers, peanut butter, raisins, etc.) "These are some of the basic food items that can be donated at the food drive," Coulson stated. Don't have any food items? "That is not a problem, we also need non-food items.” The Deep Well Project is looking for more than just food. They also need some other goods to donate such as deodorant, hand sanitizer, paper towels, and toothbrushes.
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Some of the many donations to the Hilton Head Humane Society.
Photo by: Ms. Spisz
The food drive is a great way to help people in need during this pandemic. It is important to give back to those in need especially during these hard times.
The local humane society, which has stopped all of their live fundraising events, is being assisted by the staff and students at Hilton Head Island High School. Members of the Student Government Association (SGA) have come together to hold the animal shelter outreach program. Ms. Lee, the teacher advisor of SGA, explains “we contacted local animal shelters and asked what they most needed this season. Many of the needs are blankets, treats, bleach, office supplies, etc. The students created a list, and they donated the collected items to the animal shelter on Dec. 22. The aim of the project is to highlight a service in our community,” as Ms. Lee says, and "give back to a place that has brought many people so much joy." With the pandemic having a huge impact on vets and their patients, “it‘s something where we can give back.” With the weather getting colder on the island, the SGA is ready to help provide the Hilton Head Humane Society with blankets and cleaning supplies. All the goods collected will be donated to the local animal shelter in hopes that it will support a group that “has done a lot for the community” and aid them in their mission to improve the lives of homeless pets.
Photo by: Ms. Spisz
Some of the many donations for the canned food drive.
Dr. Andrea Grant Guess, representing the Hilton Head Island Chapter of The Links, Incorporated with members of HHIHS's SGA and HHIHS Principal, Mr. Schidrich. Hilton Head Island Chapter of The Links Incorporated donated $500 in groceries and 115 wellness kits for The Deep Well Food Drive.
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2020 Homecoming Court Announced: By: Jake Huggins
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A Close Game at Homecoming By Sophia Weismantel and Ady O’Grady
Homecoming is a big tradition in most schools around the country. At the end of each homecoming week, a king and queen are usually crowned.
On Friday, December 18th, the Hilton Head Island High School girl's basketball team faced off against Bluffton High School.
Homecoming court gives students the ability to have the once in a lifetime royalty-like event at their school. The king and queen represent the values of the school. The court is usually presented at the end of a season for sports or the big game of the year. The Homecoming king and queen is also a tradition in most schools.
In the first quarter, Bluffton started out strong, getting ahead of Hilton Head by five points, and leaving the first quarter 13-8 with three fouls for Bluffton and five fouls for Hilton Head. In the second quarter, the Seahawks started to come back strong. The girls were able to bring the score up to 23-20, with Hilton Head in the lead.
At Hilton Head Island High School (HHIHS),the Homecoming Queen for 2020 is senior Sarah Ocampo. The Homecoming King for 2020 is senior Damon Kenny. They both participated in the event.
By the third quarter, the game was getting more intense. It was 34-29 with Bluffton leading Hilton Head. By this time, the crowd knew it would be a close game. Once the fourth quarter began, it was all or nothing for both teams. A time out was called with the score of 40-36 Bluffton, with only two minutes left in the game. As the game continued, Bluffton was given four penalty shots. They missed three of the four, giving Hilton Head sixteen seconds to come back.
Photo by: Ms. Spisz
With Bluffton leading 41-39, Hilton Head needed a basket to tie the game. Within a few seconds Bluffton scored, making Bluffton further the lead with 43 points. Hilton Head, determined to win, shot and scored in the last second.
The 2020 Homecoming Queen Sarah Ocampo and the 2020 Homecoming King Damon Kenny
Photo by: Ms. Spisz
Unfortunately, Hilton Head ran out of time, leaving Bluffton with a win of 43-41. Although they lost, the HHIHS girl's basketball team played a great game.
Photo by: Ms. Spisz
The entire 2020 Hilton Head Island High School Homecoming court with representatives and parent escorts for 9th-12th grade nominees. Photo by: Ms. Spisz
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Business Briefs • Financial advisor Amy Covington, of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Hilton Head Island, has achieved the professional designation of Accredited Asset Management Specialist (SM). Covington successfully completed the Accredited Asset Management Specialist, or AAMS, professional education program from the Denver-based College for Financial Planning. Those who complete the program, pass a final exam, and sign a code of ethics and disclosure form earn the AAMS designation. This advanced training offers investment professionals the hands-on information needed to provide comprehensive financial services. Study topics include understanding the asset management process and understanding asset allocation and strategies. Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 compa-
ny headquartered in St. Louis, provides financial services in the U.S. and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm’s business, from the investments offered to the location of branch offices, caters to individual investors. The firm’s 19,000-plus financial advisors serve more than 7 million clients with a total of $1.2 trillion in client assets under care. For more information, visit edwardjones.com. • Cross Schools of Bluffton was presented the prestigious W. Keller Kissam School of Honor Award by the South Carolina Independent School Association. The award was presented to Peter Laugen, head of school, at the association’s annual Fall Heads’ Conference virtual meeting in November. The award was established to recognize member schools that have demonstrated extraordinary academic service to their school community and our association as a whole. Dr. Spencer A. Jordan, executive director, said that Cross Schools was being
recognized for the school’s cutting edge interactive academic programs and the school’s commitment to STEM education initiatives. Additionally, Cross Schools was recognized for its overall commitment to parental involvement and community-centered outreach education. For these reasons and many others, Cross Schools exemplifies honor in all they do. • David La Pour, a golf professional at Colleton River Club, has been named a 2020 Top 50 Golf Coach by the golf player development program Operation 36. The Operation 36 Top 50 Golf Coach list is the only one of its kind that uses quantitative measures to determine who is making the biggest impact on golf through their program. Golf coaches are evaluated by their use of formal golf matches throughout the year, application of the Operation 36 curriculum, assessing golfers’ progress throughout the season, and the use of online social tools to encourage more practice
and play. La Pour said he is “not a method teacher, but use more of a holistic approach to help students enjoy this great game of golf.” • Colleton River Club has been honored with the Platinum Clubs of America Recognition for 2021-2022. This distinction is given to only 150 Country Clubs across the country each year. Platinum status has been the most revered recognition in the private club industry since the franchise was established in 1997 by John R. Sibbald. “I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our devoted members and hardworking staff,” said Tim Bakels, general manager and chief operating officer. “During such an unprecedented year, our team has stepped up to make the Colleton River experience a perfect fit for every family. It is because of this that we are honored to accept such a reputable honor alongside the best golf clubs in the country.”
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Business Briefs • Moss Creek Golf Club has been recognized in the December 2020 issue of Club + Resort Business as a top innovator. The club was noted for introducing meal kits, a “Home Cooking with Lenny” video series, and a “Sunday Sauce Menu.” As at many clubs, the culinary and food-and-beverage teams at Moss Creek Golf Club quickly hurdled the dining restrictions imposed by the pandemic by responding with innovative and enticing to-go menus and other marketplace services. Moss Creek’s Executive Chef Lenny Giarratano developed a special following for his meal kits, a “Home Cooking with Lenny” video series, and especially his “Sunday Sauce Menu.” Moss Creek members were also able to order and pick-up groceries from the newly developed Marketplace menu, which provided a convenient way to grocery shop without leaving the community. For more information, visit clubandresortbusiness.com and search “Top Innovators.”
• Abby White has been promoted to community manager of the Bluestone Apartments in Bluffton. Continental Realty Corporation (CRC), a Baltimore-based real estate investment and management company, announced the promotion recently. The Bluestone Apartments Abby White is a 360-unit multifamily community. White, who has worked for CRC since 2016, was formerly the community manager of The Flats at Ballantyne Apartments in Charlotte, N.C. White will lead and direct leasing and property management operations for the multifamily community located at 4921 Bluffton Parkway. Her role will include planning and implementing marketing programs that attract prospects to The Bluestone Apartments; and creating an environment that retains existing residents.
White will also oversee activities of all on-site team members and work with asset management professionals to maintain the property’s peak operating performance. Additionally, White will engage with the local community to establish and strengthen relationships for the property. White earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from Towson University and a Certified Apartment Manager designation from the National Apartment Association. While in North Carolina, she was involved with the Greater Charlotte Apartment Association and served on its Government Affairs Committee. For additional information, visit crcrealty.com.
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NEW YEAR RESOLUTION... Addressing estate plan among vital New Year’s resolutions “GET HEALTHY AT HOME!” LEGAL
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This past year presented many challenges in so many ways, from losing loved ones, loss of jobs and income, isolation, social distancing, and the list goes on. However, as we embark into another New Year it also means another list of New Year’s Resolutions. Rebekah Freeman One resolution that should be at the top of everyone’s list is “Dealing with my estate plan.” Whether that means finally creating your estate plan, or simply reviewing and updating your plan, it does not matter. Take the time to make certain your estate plan still works for you. Here is a basic idea of how to get started with this 2021 New Year’s resolution: 1. If you do not have estate planning documents. If you do not have a will, trust or powers of attorney, now is the time to get those documents in place. Give yourself and your family peace of mind. 2. Locate your existing estate planning documents. Many people have no idea where their estate planning documents are kept. Do you have originals or copies? If only copies, who has the originals? Do you keep them in a safety deposit box? Do you have electronic copies only? For those of you who are able to put your hands on your documents, follow the remaining items on this list. 3. Review your estate planning documents. Reviewing your documents periodically is very important. As time goes by, your life changes. Reviewing your documents allows you to make sure your estate plan works for your current situation. Ensure that your documents comply and are reliable in the state in which you live.
A. How old are your documents? If your documents are more than 10 years old, chances are you are going to need to update at least some facet of them. B. Assess your current situation. Since the creation of your estate planning documents, have you gotten divorced or married? Have you had any more children or grandchildren? Major health issues? Death in the family? Major financial issues? Children or grandchildren who have any major health or financial issues? These life changes and others could significantly affect your estate plan. For example, if you recently remarried, do your documents reflect the new spouse or do they still mention the old spouse? If you are no longer in contact with a child, are you still considering leaving them part of your estate? Have any of your named agents died? It is important to review your existing plan regularly in order to ensure it will always meet your current goals. C. Are you satisfied with your named agents? In all of your documents, are you still satisfied that those named are the best choices to handle your estate or make financial or healthcare decisions for you? 4. Review beneficiary designations. Another vital step to take when reviewing your estate plan is to review who you have named as death beneficiaries on your assets. For example, if your spouse is named as the primary beneficiary on your IRA, did you think to name a contingent beneficiary? Reviewing your estate plan regularly is the only way to ensure it is always up to date. A good rule of thumb is to review your plan at every big life event, i.e., divorce, marriage, birth or death, or every three to five years. Contact a qualified estate planning attorney to have documents prepared and/or reviewed. Treat procrastination as your enemy. Rebekah N. Freeman is an associate attorney with Elder Law & Estate Planning Center. hiltonheadelderlaw.com
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LEGAL
Good estate plans do more than avoid unnecessary probate By Mark F. Winn CONTRIBUTOR
Should you use a will or a revocable trust? Most want to use a revocable trust because it can provide instructions for their trusted person (the trustee) to follow during their life if they are incapable of effectively managing their affairs and on their passing. With a revocable trust, the court does not need to be actively involved in supervising the trustee. This streamlines the process and reduces costs and fees substantially. Why? Because there is no fee due to the treasurer based on the value of your probate assets. Why? Because there are no probate assets. Should assets left to loved ones be left “in trust” or “free of trust”? What is the difference? Leaving assets to loved ones free of trust makes it so they inherit the assets but the assets they inherit will be subject to lawsuits, estate taxes, and loss to in-laws.
On the other hand, leaving assets to loved ones in trust can make it so the loved one can use the assets, can spend the assets, but if they get sued, the assets are protected. You see, if we insert a clause in the trust that directs the right a beneficiary has to the income or principal is not subject to lawsuits, then the assets will not be subject
to lawsuits. There are two exception creditors: the IRS, and if the person owes child support. Leaving assets in trust also allows you to direct that when your loved one passes, it stays in the family. For instance, mom leaves assets to son in trust for his benefit. During his life, son
is the trustee and the beneficiary. He can distribute to himself income and principal for his needs. On his passing, what is left goes to his kids. If they are under 30 at the time, their share can be held in trust for their education, etc. This kind of planning is very powerful and effective if you want to avoid unnecessary costs, problems, and make sure your assets stay in your blood line. Most informed people choose to use a revocable trust instead of a will and opt to leave assets to loved ones in trust instead of free of trust. Know that there are many considerations and every case is unique. The advice and counsel of a well experienced and qualified estate planning lawyer will go a long way to ensuring all your goals will be achieved. Mark F. Winn, J.D., Master of Laws (LL.M.) in estate planning, is a local asset protection, estate and elder law planning attorney. mwinnesq.com
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Technology has allowed many of us to continue living, learning, and working from home during a difficult time. You may find that your screen time has gone up, and while our screens have kept us connected, we must remember to incorporate healthy habits into our new routines. Here are three healthy habits to practice while using technology: 1. Limit Screen time. To the extent that we can, it is essential to limit our screen time. Our minds and eyes need breaks. So how do we know how much time we are spending looking at our screens? There are apps and software that track and report this activity. iPhones have a Screen Time setting that tracks your daily activity and allows you to set time limits for individual apps or limit communication with specific contacts. 2. Protect your eyes. Screen time can
have adverse effects on your eyes. To protect your vision, set up good lighting, and consider purchasing blue light filtering glasses. These are non-prescription or prescription glasses that block the harmful blue light that screens emit. Not only will proper lighting and visibility
protect your eyes from any long-term damage, but it will increase comfort and help reduce headaches and blurry vision. 3. Practice good posture. While it is easy to put comfort first, we must practice good posture when spending long hours at a desk. Make sure you have a comfortable
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Doug Mayer, our Director of Marketing, takes time to answer some frequent questions: What does the admission process look like for residents during this time? If your loved one needs to move into our assisted living facility from home, it is a very easy process First, I will send you the apartment floor plans with pricing to review. Once you select a floor plan, we start completing the admission paperwork. One of our nurses will come visit your loved one to complete the onsite evaluation. If move in day occurs while visitor restrictions are still in place, we will coordinate moving your furnishings into your apartment at no charge.
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OK, DIYer: Let’s tackle that hardwood floor By Rick Bent CONTRIBUTOR
If you have steadily honed your Do-ItYourself skills from beginner projects like replacing old faucets, to intermediate tasks like refinishing kitchen cabinet doors, you might feel ready to take on one of the most satisfying – and, let’s be honest, challenging – DIY projects of all: installing a new hardwood floor. Few upgrades enhance the warmth, ambience and value of a home like hardwood does. As an informed DIYer, you already understand that there is no substitute for working with top-quality tools and materials. Perhaps you have also been watching online how-to videos, attending free seminars at home improvement stores, and picking the brain of your local flooring store expert. (Speaking from experience as a flooring specialist, I can tell you that we are happy to answer DIY questions, so, don’t hesitate!)
What else should you be thinking about before you begin work on your new floor? Here are the most important things to keep in mind: • Stay away from “trendy” colors and woods. Stick with traditional choices that will look great years from now. • The length of your boards is important. If they are short, your room might look
choppy. If they are too long, you might have to make more cuts when installing • Use a quality urethane adhesive, and the proper adhesive cleaner to clean up the glue residue. • Removal of the old floor is a lot of work. Plan thoroughly, and prepare for it to be messy. You might need specialty tools, too. (Jackhammer, anybody?)
• Study your wood product warranty. It will be from the manufacturer, not the DIY store where you purchased it. Do NOT lay a board if it looks defective, because it won’t be covered if you install it and then try to get it replaced under warranty. • Be sure to begin your installation off the longest, straightest exterior wall of your home. • Most importantly, take home several samples and lay them out under your home lighting before you purchase your hardwood. They will look very different in your home than they did in the store. And, now? Go through your checklist, do your homework, and ask lots of questions. Assemble your materials and tools, gather your helpers (donuts & pizza help!), put on your safety glasses, take a deep breath … and launch. Take your time, have confidence, and have fun. Rick Bent is one of the hardwood flooring and carpet specialists at RB Flooring on Hilton Head Island. rickbentflooring.com
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Nominate charities for Collins Group home sale donation Nominations are open for local nonprofits to be considered for a donation through Collins Group Realty’s second annual 200th Home Sale for Charity. In 2020, more than 3,600 nominations were submitted for more than 100 local 501(c)(3) organizations. The real estate company donated $10,000 to two winning charities when it reached its 200th sale for the year. Lovable Paws Rescue received the most votes and a check for $9,000 in August. A lottery drawing for a $1,000 donation, including all nominated charities, went to the Children’s Relief Fund. “We were thrilled with the participation from the community in the 2020 giveaway and so honored to support and connect with such a vital charitable organization that we have decided to increase the number from two winners to five winners in 2021,” said Chip
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Overcoming fears of the dentist makes for a healthy smile
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The number one thing that keeps half of the population in the entire country from going to the dentist is fear. Usually based on childhood experiences, the fear is very real and needs to be acknowledged. I would say that in the past 20 years, most dentists are aware of this, and take the steps necessary to make their patients as comfortable as possible. For the extremely fearful, Conscious Sedation is the number one choice between doctors and their patients. Once a diagnosis has been made and the treatment plan accepted, any treatment that needs to be done is performed in one visit. I.V. sedation is more potent than relying on taking oral medications. Special training is needed for both, and both will do the job. The patient is never at risk by being totally “asleep� as with general anesthesia given in the hospital during some surgeries. The effect of this sedation in the dental office is milder and it has an amnesic quality. The patient cannot recall what was done during their treatment visit. Just about everyone has heard of laugh-
ing gas. The use of inhalation of nitrous oxide and oxygen also has a calming effect. The added benefit is that any effect can be immediately reversed by cessation of the nitrous oxide. The trick is to find the proper level for each patient. The second cause of fear is the money. When you think about it, we all have a life-long need for things. We need clothes, housing, transportation and teeth. The only thing that is different about these life-long needs, is that most people do not have a budget for their dentistry. It has been said that dentistry is not expensive, neglect is. For those in the latter category, long-term financing is available after using any dental insurance. For the elderly, their activity drops and many engage in only two things: eating and talking. Both require teeth. The third fear is time. Usually this can be accommodated for any situation. Regardless of which fear is keeping you from going to the dentist, just know you are not alone. There is help to get you past your fear. Having a worry-free healthy oral condition is a wonderful thing, and can be made available to everyone. James G. Jenkins, D.M.D. is the owner of Bluffton Dental Care in Bluffton.
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WELLNESS
Various treatments available for wrinkles, double chins By E. Ronald Finger CONTRIBUTOR
1. Can I do anything about the lines around my mouth? The treatment depends upon how bad the wrinkles are and how much time one has for recovery. The simplest treatment that can be done at the same time as the consultation would be “fillers” and a very small amount of either Botox or Dysport to weaken the muscles causing the wrinkles. No recovery time is needed. These treatments are reserved for mild-to-moderate wrinkles. For more advanced “barcode” wrinkles, the best treatment is the Deca laser using the advanced settings. This can virtually eliminate the wrinkles, but there is recovery time needed due to swelling and pinkness. The pinkness can last for several weeks, but can be covered with makeup after the first week. Sun blocks must be used until the pinkness is gone.
These before and after photos show the difference a year can make in a patient who received liposuction and Renuvion of her neck.
2. What can be done about a double chin? Double chins can be from excess fat, aging or sun damage to the neck, and in some cases due to lack of prominence of the chin. As expected, the type of treatments needed are based on the underlying problem(s). If the neck problem is only excess fat, often genetic, the treatment requires liposuction. If it’s expected that liposuction will leave loose skin, then Renuvion done at the same time will tighten the skin. The Renuvion probe shrinks collagen
and skin with instant intense heat, like micro-bolts of lightning. This can be used to tighten skin virtually anywhere. For severely wrinkled neck skin a proper laser can do an excellent job. This is often combined with the Renuvion. These can be done under local anesthesia as are all of the above-mentioned procedures. If the patient has microgenia (small chin), correction can be done with long-acting fillers or a chin implant. The benefit is immediate, making the neck-jaw ratio more
normal and also tightening the neck. It is often used with other procedures, and can make a dramatic improvement, particularly in one’s profile. Last, of course, is a face-and-neck lift. When both face and neck sag beyond what can be treated with non- or minimal-surgery techniques, then surgical options are needed for the best result. This requires general anesthesia, and the recovery time can be two to three weeks. There are different degrees of facelifts, geared toward the individual’s problems, and what they see as their main goals. Since a major part of sagging of the face is from loss of volume, most facelifts do involve some volume enhancer, usually fat grafts (fat transfer) or fillers. Properly done, facelifts should make the patients look younger and better, but not different (too pulled, or looking “face-lifted”). E. Ronald Finger, MD, FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon with offices in Savannah and Bluffton. fingerandassociates.com
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The Long Cove Fund will be accepting applications starting Jan. 15 for grants that will be made this year to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Beaufort and Jasper counties. To be considered, organizations should have plans for a project to improve health, housing, hunger or educational issues. The deadline for applications is March 31. The application and all pertinent information can be found, beginning Jan. 15, at longcoveclub.com under the “People” tab and “Caring Community.” For more information about the application, contact Jordan Potter at jpotter@longcoveclub.com or 843-6861070. Those who received Long Cove Fund grant in 2020 should submit their interim report prior to the March 1 deadline in order to be considered for a grant in 2021.
The mission of the Long Cove Fund, administered through the Long Cove Fund Charitable Advisory Committee, is to encourage and support charitable giving by members of Long Cove Club and to provide grants to nonprofits in support of current needs in the areas of health, housing, hunger and education in Beaufort and Jasper counties, with particular focus on programs serving Hilton Head Island and Bluffton. The Long Cove Fund was created in 2003 by the directors of Long Cove Club in collaboration with the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and from tax-deductible donations by Long Cove members. Long Cove Club is the first residential Community on Hilton Head to establish a charitable endowment fund. Since its inception, $1,350,641 has been awarded to local nonprofits.
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GIVING
2021 brings changes to the Community Foundation By Jean Heyduck CONTRIBUTOR
On Jan. 1, Scott Wierman joined the Community Foundation as our president and CEO. As an introduction, we’re sharing his responses to a recent Q & A session we conducted in late November as he was packing up his house in Winston-Salem to move to the Lowcountry. Scott Wierman Q: What do you enjoy most about working for a community foundation? A: I enjoy the breadth of the work. Strong community foundations can be engaged in numerous areas of civic life, with an eye toward improving the quality of life for its residents. Connecting charitable people with causes that matter makes the
work invigorating and rewarding. Q: What is the greatest value a community foundation brings to the community? A: Bringing together a coalition of groups to address local challenges and opportunities is the “sweet spot” for community foundations. Seldom is the foundation the expert on any specific issue, but its perspective and networks can help advance conversations and move them toward positive action. Q: Share the most meaningful story you have from your community foundation work. A: In 1990, a homeless man called to ask about the process of establishing a scholarship fund. Obviously, I had some questions about the appropriateness of accepting money from a person who didn’t have safe housing. He showed up to our offices with all his belongings and a check for $45,000. I shared my discomfort with accepting such
a large gift when he had other personal needs. He explained that the money was from his mother’s estate, that she had been a career teacher, and that he needed to do something positive with “her” money. We established the scholarship that day; since then dozens of students have benefited from his generosity. I was curious as to how he had found out about the foundation and our scholarship program. He laughed and shared that many years earlier he had applied for a foundation scholarship and had been declined, which he said was the right decision, so he knew that the foundation would make the best decisions for his mom’s fund. We remained in touch for many years until his passing. He carried my business card in his wallet and I carry his lesson of generosity with me to this day. Q: What is the accomplishment you’re most proud of? A: Other than my family (wife Lauren
and our three grown children and their spouses), I am most proud of my work in growing relationships with hundreds of people who chose to work with The Winston-Salem Foundation. Growing relationships with nonprofits, civic leaders, and donors in order to collaborate on community issues allowed our community to become a better place to live. Q: When you’re not working, what do you do to relax and have fun? A: I enjoy cycling and look forward to the flat bike paths across the island! Q: Dogs or cats? A: We have one dog, a 10-year-old rescue named Sadie. Q: Sunrises or sunsets? A: I am an early riser so I’ll go with sunrises; I like the potential each new day brings. Jean Heyduck is the vice president for marketing and communications for Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.
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PETS
Rescue kitten weighing less than one pound finds hope, healing By Lindsay Perry CONTRIBUTOR
X-Force might be a tiny kitten, but make no mistake, this little guy was born with an enormous amount of strength and courage. Hence his name, bestowed upon him as an ode to a particularly powerful team of superheroes in Marvel Comics. A good Samaritan brought X-Force to Palmetto Animal League after finding him injured on the side of the road, his bottom jaw completely exposed down to the bone. We’ll never know how this kitten sustained such a gruesome injury, but we do know he survived thanks to the caring person who brought him to PAL. His weight when he arrived was less than a pound. “When he first came home with me, X-Force didn’t play and he had trouble eating,” recalls the kitten’s
foster mom Starla Wicks. “I fed him wet food at least three times a day and washed his little mouth after each feeding so his wound would not get infected.” Shortly after arriving at PAL, X-Force underwent surgery to repair his mangled mouth, and his recovery was nothing short of epic. “After surgery, you’d hardly know he had an injury at all,” said Wicks. “He has a healthy appetite and eats dry food with no problem. He’s a wild man at play who rarely stops for cat naps.” Even while facing the darkest of circumstances, X-Force had a cosmic will to live. Thanks to the compassionate people who support PAL’s rescue efforts, he found healing following surgery, and now he is thriving at home with Wicks, who decided to adopt the little kitten, making him her own.
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Sadly, X-Force is just one of many pets at PAL in need of urgent, costly medical care. “The medical cases we have encountered this year at PAL are among the worst we’ve ever seen,” says PAL President Amy Campanini. “In late spring, kittens started coming in with
an infectious eye disease, requiring intensive specialized care. Some of the kittens made a full recovery, some were left partially blind, and others lost their sight altogether.” These most helpless, vulnerable beings come to PAL looking for compassion. Thanks to support from kind-hearted people like you, when animals show up in a pitiful shape, we can act quickly to save them before it’s too late. Extend a lifeline to innocent pets in need of healing by making a gift to PAL’s Urgent Medical Fund at palmettoanimalleague.org/donations/urgentmedicalfund. No gift is too small. Together, we can save lives. Together, we can give more pets like X-Force a second chance at life. Lindsay Perry is the marketing coordinator for Palmetto Animal League. PalmettoAnimalLeague.org
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FAITH
May peace and goodness come from 2020’s unsettling storms By Bill McCutchen CONTRIBUTOR
New calendar years are salient moments to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. Be curious, but kind in your reflections, and see how God was working even in the midst of challenges and difficulties. “For I know the plans I have for you, Bill McCutchen declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11). As I reflect on 2020, my mind replays images of 2016 watching the slow, progressive path of Hurricane Matthew as it meandered up from its naming east of the Lesser Antilles on
Sept. 28, through the Caribbean, to its land impact along the south coast on Oct. 8. Someone accurately joked that waiting on a hurricane is like being stalked by a tortoise. The unsettling nature of the events of 2020 are eerily reminiscent of my experience with Hurricane Matthew. Hurricane COVID-19 was named early in the year near Wuhan, China. It devastated the people in its conception but was not satisfied to remain a localized disturbance. It boarded planes and ships and trains, and crossed every mountain and ocean as it spread, well, like a virus does throughout the world. Soon it was no longer a regional outbreak, but an historic global pandemic that decimated individual lives, families, cities and entire countries. We watched as the tortoise methodically and intentionally stalked our thoughts, our bodies, our fears, and
our assurances. Hurricanes are destructive. But we can see beauty in the aftermath. This past year has been unsettling and trying and wearisome. God’s invisible hand is at work even in the chaos of the storm. We have a new clarity, seeing God at work in our lives and our broader culture and community. Things have been exposed which lend to opportunity for healing and growth and restoration. The Lord goes on to say, “Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the LORD, and I will restore [you]…” (Jeremiah 29:12–14). You can go to Him with your fears and anxieties and hurts and anger and desires and dreams. He is very near and always available to those who seek Him with their whole hearts.
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SPORTS
Set your personal realistic golf goals in 2021 By Jean Harris CONTRIBUTOR
Looking back on 2020 we probably set goals that we were unable to achieve due to the pandemic. I am convinced that 2021 is going to be a rebound year where we can set goals and be able to achieve them. In order to set golf goals that can be reached you will have to be organized. These goals need to be achievable, believable and measurable. Sit down with a journal and write down three golf goals you would like to achieve this year. Use this journal to keep track of your progress. Making your goals achievable means you will be able to reach them. First of all, the goal must be realistic given your ability and physical conditioning. I can’t have a goal of hitting a driver 300 yards since it is not achievable for this senior lady. A goal of adding 10 yards to my drives is achievable. In order to achieve goals in golf, you must be realistic and cannot expect perfection.
achieve in a certain amount of time. Pick dates that you want to have as intermediate goals. If the goal is measurable, you will know when you have reached it. If the goal cannot be reached in a certain time frame you will get disillusioned. Because it is critical FLO MASCIADRELLI to achieve the goals you set, make no more Dr. Jean Harris has some fun while also being serious about her golf than three goals at a goals for 2021. time. Having too many Expect success, but accept playability. goals will make it difficult for you to focus The goal must be believable to you. If during your practice sessions. you say that you are going to break 80 by Below are Dr. Jean’s golf goals for 2021: this summer and you’re still shooting in the Fitness goal: I will increase my flexibility, 100’s, you probably won’t believe you can strength, and cardiovascular endurance by reach this goal. July 1. I will continue to do stretches each Finally, your golf goal must be measurable morning. I will measure my strength by inand written down. Pick a number you can creasing weights on machines at the fitness
center. I will increase my cardiovascular fitness by walking on the treadmill four times a week at 4.4 mph for at least 30 minutes. Golf swing goal: I will fix my swing path (more shallow and inside out). My hips need to stay back and rotate instead of me standing up at impact. I have been on trackman to look at my swing and plan to look at it again on July 1. Golf score goal: I will hit 75% of all greens from 100 yards in by July 1. I will keep track of this in every round I play on my score card. In order to reach this goal I will hit 50 100-yard-and-in shots on the driving range three times a week for the next six months. When I achieve this goal I expect to reduce my score by at least two shots per 18-hole round. Dr. Jean Harris is an LPGA Master Professional and teaches at local courses. jean. golfdoctor.harris@gmail.com; golfdoctorjean.com
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REAL ESTATE
Consider benefits of using local mortgage lender By Chip Collins CONTRIBUTOR
this area. They may not have the experience in order to make the process smooth. Obtaining a new loan can be fraught with an opportunity for some challenges. As much as we may wish, there’s no waving a magic wand to make it all happen. We all know that there’s a process of getting Are Your
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paperwork in, documentation, waiting periods, questions to be answered, and many times last-minute issues. The underwriting process, the loan origination process can all take some time. You can smooth out the process by working with a local lender that has seen those challenges. Someone who knows and understands the ins and outs including gated communities, the property location, POA fees, regime fees, etc., is going to help the process tremendously. If, and as, you need someone to talk to locally for that consideration, your real estate agent should have a list of their favorite lenders with whom they have good working experience. When it comes to having a pleasant real estate experience, building an excellent team that is going to work on your behalf throughout the transaction is essential. Chip Collins is the broker-owner of Collins Group Realty chip@collinsgrouprealty.com or collinsgrouprealty.com
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