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Local company adds Tesla power to its solar energy lines By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR
Electric-powered vehicles (EVs) are increasing in numbers on highways and city streets. Nearly 5.4 million hybrid EVs have been sold since 1999, and more than 1.4 million plug-in EVs have been sold since 2010, according to USAFacts.org. Tesla, the most popular of the all-electric cars, requires its own unique charging station to power up, and a local company has been certified to handle not only the installations of residential and commercial stations but other Tesla solar energy products. Steven Schwartz, owner of Hilton Head Solar Power, has been in the business for 14 years. To date, the company has installed more than 50
chargers and superchargers on Hilton Head Island, and more than a dozen in Bluffton. An online search for superchargers on the island and in Bluffton lists the locations, and the Tesla website lists the locations of stations in South Carolina, and other states. Schwartz began working with EVs two years ago, started installing Tesla’s Powerwall – a battery that serves as a backup power supply for the home – seven months ago. He expects to receive soon the documentation that supports their certification to install the high-tech company’s solar roof. Although they are happy to install the home chargers for Tesla owners, those can be handled by a knowledge-
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This Tesla Powerwall, installed by Hilton Head Solar Power inside a customer’s garage, collects power from solar panels on the roof and stores it for use should the grid go down.
Free help available for students struggling during pandemic Beaufort County School District K-12 students whose academic work has suffered during the coronavirus pandemic might be eligible for free special assistance. “The coronavirus pandemic has forced instructional changes that have been challenging for many students and their families,” said Superintendent Frank Rodriguez. “This
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new initiative is designed to identify and support those students creatively and effectively.” Schools have already begun identifying possible student participants for ENGAGE South Carolina, a partnership that includes the district, the S.C. Department of Education, and the Grad Alliance, a nationwide program
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Lakinsha Swinton, the district’s director of student services, said students who qualify for the program and choose to participate will get an academic coach to work with them to develop a plan to get them on track for a strong finish to the school year. Trained teachers and social workers will identify students’ needs and support them,
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Swinton said. Qualifications include being at risk of failing classes, chronically absent, designated as homeless, among other criteria. Families can also request the free assistance, Swinton said. For more information, parents should contact their children’s school, or call 803897-8517.
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SUNNY SIDE UP
It’s true; one can become friends with quirky co-workers By Lynne Cope Hummell EDITOR
Our office was busy, but particularly somber, last week – something I never thought I’d say about this crazy (in a good way) place I’ve worked for more than 11 years. It was a print week, when our whole team works together to get the papers ready for the press. This time, we were missing a key player. Our office manager, Susan Tarbona wasn’t there. She had gone home early on a Friday in mid-December, thinking she had a bad case of bronchitis that wouldn’t go away. But it wasn’t bronchitis. It was COVID-19. Very sadly, after battling the virus and its complications for a month, Susan died Jan. 23. Her only child, her beloved son Joe, was at her side. Joe and his family had just recently moved to Brunswick, Ga., after years of living far away. Susan had been excited that
they were moving closer. As we have let folks know about her passing, we have heard some lovely comments about Susan. Some common themes were apparent: “She was my go-to.” “She was a great help.” “She always had an answer.” Our VP of Advertising, B.J. Frazier, was the publisher of the papers when he hired Susan in 2012. “Susan was a diligent, professional, extremely productive and positive force in our office who was so much more than our office manager,” he said. “I will dearly miss my friend.” Susan was my friend too. But we didn’t cozy up too quickly. She used to drive me nuts! Someone recently mentioned how easily Susan connected with strangers who came to the office. I often heard her on the phone in the office, talking to an advertiser whom she had never met in person, asking about the family, or someone’s recent surgery, or new home, or vacation – whatever. The chatter used to make me crazy (because she
was a loud talker), but it also reminded me of my dad, who was the same way. We’ve learned that Susan had an extended network of friends, including some she talked about a lot (“my friends Pam and Sam and Ruth, whom I’ve known for 30 years”). I knew she had lots of friends, because every Friday, her cell phone would constantly “ding, ding, ding” with text messages. I found it annoying and must have mentioned it. “Oh, that’s just everybody saying ‘Happy Friday,’” she would chirp. But it was the ring tone on her phone that drove me up the wall. Not content with soft piano notes or waves, Susan had chosen the lyrics to “All Summer Long”: “We were trying different things, and we were smoking funny things, making love out by the lake to our favorite song, Sipping whiskey out the bottle, not thinking ’bout tomorrow …” While she usually answered by the word “smoking,” there were more than a few times it got all the way to the “whiskey.” I reminded her once (and only once) that
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“You know, you COULD set that to vibrate.” She replied, “But I like that song.” The end. I eventually lightened up and tried to get to know Susan. That was a good decision on my part. I learned she met those “old” friends when the three women worked together for AT&T. I realized she truly enjoyed her sister Marcia’s four-month annual visit to escape the winter in upstate New York. I knew she loved pro football and golf, and was a decent player (of golf, not football). And I recently learned that Susan went to Woodstock! I am still shocked to learn that this person with whom I worked for more than 8 years – this very business-like, no-nonsense (at work, anyway), cultured individual – was a hippie! She had never mentioned Woodstock!! But, that explains her ringtone, doesn’t it? Rest easy, Susan. Your work here is done. Please go find my dad and tell him all about your Woodstock experience. He’ll get a kick out of that.
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New town manager will help lead us toward future
Winner of the 2013 IFPA-SAPA award for Business Coverage
By John McCann
PUBLISHER
As we wrapped up our two-day town council workshop last week, one thing was evident: Our new Town Manager Marc Orlando is the right leader to shepherd us toward the future. Marc will begin his employment with us Feb. 22, but he took time to join us for the workshop and learn John McCann about our goals for the town. He has visited town hall several times to meet staff and learn about projects we have underway. We originally thought we would have to spend a considerable portion of our workshop discussing how to move forward with the hiring of a new town manager. But, the idea of considering Marc for the position was brought to our attention
Kevin Aylmer, kevina@blufftonsun.com
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Lynne Hummell, editor@blufftonsun.com
GRAPHIC DESIGNER Kim Perry Bowen
OFFICE MANAGER Susan Tarbona
CONTRIBUTORS Brian Baltzegar Jeff Bradley Amy Coyne Bredeson Amy Campanini Collins Doughtie Stephen Fedec E. Ronald Finger Jean Harris
Edwina Hoyle James Jenkins John McCann Gwyneth J. Saunders Rebekah Thompson Mark F. Winn Tim Wood
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implementation of our plan, the comprehensive roadmap we adopted last year, and as we deal with the U.S. 278 Corridor Improvement project, which is likely to change the landscape of the main road to Hilton Head Island. While we wait for Marc’s arrival, we have a capable team leading us, and I want to publicly thank them for adjusting their roles and keeping us on track with various projects. They include Interim Town Manager Josh Gruber and Interim Deputy Town Managers Shawn Colin and Angie Stone. They stepped up to the plate without hesitation to ensure we remain responsive to our citizens. We’re excited to have Marc as a part of our team, and we look forward to working alongside him for the betterment of our community. To learn more about Marc, visit the town manager search page on our website at hiltonheadislandsc.gov. John McCann is the mayor of the Town of Hilton Head Island. JohnM@hiltonheadislandsc.gov
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last year in December following an earlier town manager search. Marc had been at the helm of the town of Bluffton as its town manager for more than six years. When contacted, Marc enthusiastically expressed interest in the position. After meeting individually with him, my fellow council members and I thought Marc would be good fit for the Town of Hilton Head Island. Having followed his work in Bluffton, we felt he would be the right person to help elevate our community and enhance our quality of life. I believe town council’s support of Marc is the direct result of his visionary leadership and his experiences with a broad range of projects and issues. Marc’s extensive background in local government and in working with residents, businesses and developers will help guide the town through challenges and opportunities. He brings understanding of regional challenges we face. His knowledge will be beneficial as we begin
To the Editor: Mental Health America of Beaufort/ Jasper and the Island House program serve adults who live with a mental health diagnosis, and for whom recovery is a goal. The mission of MHABJ and the Island House program is to promote wellness and support to those with mental illness through advocacy, education, research, and service. The program commits to work that promotes mental health, prevents mental disorders, and offers continuous improvement services that center on enhancing the lives of persons served. COVID-19 required a change in the way core functions and services are delivered. The Island House program suspended regular face-to-face services last year from March until June and has yet to return to its pre-COVID census. The program’s therapeutic element program has shifted to prioritize personal health
and safety measures, and the responsibility for practicing those measures in the community. The Island House program wishes to acknowledge the kindness and generosity of community stakeholders that have supported some of our most vulnerable citizens during this trying time. They include the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Coastal Community Foundation, Operation Colleton River, Second Helpings, Calhoun Station, Hampton Hall Charitable Fund, St. Francis Thrift, Walmart Foundation, Palmetto Electric Trust, Luther Charitable Fund, and a number of anonymous donors and in-kind supporters. Your belief in our mission and work is so appreciated. Steve Maglione Executive Director
To the Editor: This is an open letter to all the residents of Hilton Head and Bluffton: From all the small, independent businesses and restaurants – Thank You! Thank you, this year especially, for putting more effort into supporting your local businesses. Because of your patronage, we will keep moving forward towards better days. Because of your local spending, your dollars stay local, support more nonprofits, and support the goals of the area you love to call home. You voted with your dollars for our survival and we thank you! Be well! Jennifer Megliore Owner, ArtWare Inc. Hilton Head Island
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SUN ON THE STREET
What do we need to help our current state of being? 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 plain fun questions.
Gracen Snavely, 8, Ridgeland: “We need to love God, we need to praise God, pray to God, and walk with God.”
We are back out on the street, with notepad and camera, randomly seeking out folks who are willing to participate. If we find you, we hope you will want to
Brittney Huegel, Ridgeland: “We need more community, and more exposure to one another, more social interaction, more hugs. We need each other.”
respond. We visited the new Celebration Park on Hilton Head Island and posed the following: “There was a popular song released in
Melanie Haro, Hilton Head Island: “Kindness. If people could make kindness the first thing they go to when interacting with one another.”
1965 titled ‘What the World Needs Now is Love.’ What does that mean for 2021, how does it apply, or what does it look like?”
Katelin Chapman, Hilton Head Island: “It (the title) still applies. God is love. So, if you replace the word ‘love’ with ‘God,’ what the world needs now is God.”
Rocky Whitehead, Hilton Head Island: “Just treat people like you want to be treated. Simple as that.”
restaurant week February 20-27, 2021
February 20-March 8, 2021
Dine in. Order in. Support your local restaurants.
Experience Lowcountry cuisine like never before.
The chamber’s 13th annual Restaurant Week is back! Enjoy special value menus from 50+ Bluffton and Hilton Head Island restaurants. Take out or dine-in are available!
Celebrate Foodie February and choose exclusive Lowcountry culinary experience in our first-ever Taste of the Lowcountry silent auction. It showcases experiences such as cooking lessons, wine dinners, private parties, and more!
View participating restaurants and menus at www.ChamberRestaurantWeek.com
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EDITORIAL
Governor states priorities, sets hopeful tone for 2021 By Jeff Bradley
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CONTRIBUTOR
The 124th session of the South Carolina General Assembly got fully underway this past month – with legislators in both the House and Senate working full steam ahead on their priorities. Gov. Henry McMaster has his priorities as well, Jeff Bradley and he spelled them out clearly in his 50-minute “State of the State” address Jan. 12 in what most of us felt was an upbeat forecast for South Carolina in 2021. It was a hopeful future painted by our governor. He pointed to the fact that during 2020 “our state took the road less-traveled” – and he termed it “a better road where we slowed down but safely remained open.” He declared: “Our reasonable steps of limited, measured and temporary actions allowed us to combat the virus without crippling our state’s economy.” Gov. McMaster also lauded the General Assembly’s fiscal action during the pandemic-impacted 2020 session. McMaster stated: “By freezing new spending and holding state government steady at 2019 spending levels, our state has been able to avoid cutting services, raising taxes or borrowing money.” And, as a result, he said, “South Carolina today is in a stronger financial position than virtually every other state in the USA.” Much of the governor’s speech was related to his proposed budget that had been made public several days earlier. It is a plan whereby we legisla-
tors should set aside $500 million in a “rainy day fund” for economic uncertainties rather than sending rebates to taxpayers as has been proposed in past years. As he noted, and I agree, “we must be prepared for any future economic uncertainties should they occur.” Even with Gov. McMaster’s overall optimism, he indicated that we must continue to be fiscally conservative and careful as we have been in the past. Many outside observers have taken note of the fact that South Carolina is among just three states in the South and Southeast that didn’t have to make budget cuts this past year. In addition to the governor’s call for setting aside $500 million, among his other key priorities outlined were the following: • $123 million in additional financial help for South Carolina’s small businesses and nonprofits that were hit hardest by COVID-19 and have the paperwork to show why. (This expands the initial $65 million that was set aside last year which proved to be far less than the need.) • Expansion of 4-year-old kindergarten. • Expansion of broadband internet to rural areas across the state so that students and parents can effectively work from home. • A call for students to be back in the classroom five days a week where there would be a nurse, school resource officer and mental health counselor always readily available to them. • His strong support of the Heartbeat bill and the importance of school choice for parents. Jeff Bradley is the representative for District 123 in the State House of Representatives.
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SOLAR from page 1A able electrician. “When you buy a Tesla vehicle at Tesla Motors, you have an option to purchase the residential charger when you receive the vehicle,” he said. “When you leave with it, it’s pretty self-explanatory for an electrician.” Schwartz’s company is one of only two that installs the Tesla chargers and Powerwall, but the only one that will install Tesla’s solar roof between North Carolina and Georgia. All of the Tesla products, much the same as the other solar energy equipment Schwartz installs, are designed to provide power while saving money and the planet. “We’ve been installing solar energy systems and battery systems for some time. I own another solar power system in New Jersey. We brought the technology down to the Lowcountry, and opened up Hilton Head Solar Power six years ago,” said Schwartz. The Powerwall is a battery for the home as a backup power supply that gets its energy from the sun. Many
customers are thinking about resilience, he said, and having that autonomy if the local power provider experiences an outage. “You have to be certified to install the Powerwall. Otherwise (the homeowner) won’t receive the warranty. We will became the area’s only certified roof installer. Our certification, due to COVID, is still in the mail,” he said. There are several customers already on a waiting list for the solar roof panels. “We’re certified for certain solar panel installations, and we basically checked all the boxes for their certifications,” he said. “We were installing the Tesla Powerwall and had no complaints with all the customers. That shined with Tesla, and after speaking with reps at the company, they asked us to be one of the partners with Tesla roof.” Tesla’s idea about the roof and the Powerwall is for the home to get its own power supply from the sun. “You receive free power from the
sun. And as prices increase from local companies, you have that power from the sun and it’s a quiet power,” said Schwartz. “Let’s say the battery in your home is not enough to back up the power. You can actually take that power from your vehicle to power your home again. That is the future mindset of Tesla and the incorporation of all these battery systems and solar energy system.” The roof comes with a 25-year warranty, the home Powerwall can last from 15 to 20 years, depending on how often you use it, and comes with a 10-year warranty. “In an off-grid situation, there’s a monitor on the battery system and you can see how much power you have left and how much power you’re going to consume,” Schwartz said. There is also the financial side of solar energy. First of all, the Department of Energy website states that there’s a federal and state tax credit for solar systems for both commercial as well as residential customers: “All-electric
and plug-in hybrid cars purchased new in or after 2010 may be eligible for a federal income tax credit of up to $7,500. The credit amount will vary based on the capacity of the battery used to power the vehicle. State and/or local incentives may also apply.” Power companies are installing solar panels on their properties for their uses, recognizing that they can produce power for less by using the sun. “If they’re taking advantage of it, why not let the consumer take advantage of it?” said Schwartz. “That’s why there’s a big push for solar energy in the Lowcountry, because we have a big need. Our air conditioners are running almost all year long. The industry in itself is very important. Look at what the pandemic has done to us, raising our eyebrows about the security of everything. Having the security of power is important.” Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.
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From gardens to grants, WAHHI’s 60-year legacy serves island By Amy Coyne Bredeson CONTRIBUTOR
One of the oldest established organizations and one of the largest women’s groups in Southern Beaufort County, the Women’s Association of Hilton Head Island is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The association started out as a gardening club in January 1961 after a group of women decided to beautify Coligny Circle. At that time, the area was used by beachgoers for parking, among other things, and the local group of women felt it was not aesthetically pleasing. Nancy McBride of Sea Pines was the first president of the Hilton Head Island Garden Club, which started with just 23 members. The women spent 87 hours cleaning up the circle that first year. With the help of The Sea Pines Company, The Hilton Head Company and the Hilton Head Water Company, the
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Tamra Avrit, president of the Women’s Association of Hilton Head Island, holds aloft a silver punch bowl that was used for Welcome coffee events, Christmas gatherings and other events earlier in the Association’s activities. The bowl was recently found in storage, polished up by a member, and will be used again at appropriate events as a nod to the group’s history.
women’s group successfully completed its first project. While the club’s original mission, according to its website, was “to promote the natural and cultural beauty of the Island, promote the love of gardening among amateurs, encourage civic planting, and protect native flowers, birds and trees,” it morphed into much more. “It’s a great place to meet like-minded women who like to have fun, connect with each other, and do good things for their community,” said WAHHI president Tamra Avrit. “There’s really something for everyone.” In 1965, the club added special interest groups and became known as the Women’s Association of Hilton Head Island. Just prior to changing its name in 1965, the women’s club had begun publishing a newsletter to inform Hilton Head islanders what was going on in the community. There was no newspaper on
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Hopeful Horizons honors volunteers Hopeful Horizons held its “V-Oscars” via Zoom on Dec. 10 to honor the organization’s volunteers and outstanding service. “Volunteers are critical to Hopeful Horizons,” said Kristin Dubrowski, Hopeful Horizons’ CEO. “I wish to congratulate all of the award winners and thank each Cinda Seamon and every volunteer for their service.” The 2020 Awards were presented to: • Marilyn Mueller, outstanding service to the Charles Street office • Lary Jones of Bluffton, outstanding service to the Bluffton and Okatie offices • Carol McGarth, outstanding service to the emergency domestic violence shelter • Jennifer Palmer of Hilton Head Island, outstanding service as a hospital advocate • Beth Young of Beaufort, Race4Love Chairwoman, outstanding service with
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WAHHI from page 14A the island at the time. A Reporters group was created, and members wrote about island happenings. According to WAHHI’s website, for $3.50 a year, subscribers received the newsletter in their mailbox weekly. When The Island Packet began publishing in 1970, their first few hundred customers were from WAHHI’s newsletter mailing list. Some of the members of the Reporters group became contributing writers for the Packet. Now more than 600 members strong, WAHHI’s mission is to strengthen and support women in the Lowcountry. The group offers a variety of activities and programs to its members, and gives back to the community through various service projects. WAHHI groups cover dozens of hobbies, pastimes and interests, from arts, cooking and home improvement to sports, technology and world travel. One group that began in 1972 focused on genealogy. It later became the Heritage Library, according to WAHHI’s website. Diane Chandler moved to Hilton Head six years ago from Santa Barbara, Calif. She heard about WAHHI from a friend and joined a little more than a year ago. Chandler had wanted to start playing golf, and her friend told her the group had just started a golf group. Chandler began taking lessons through WAHHI in October 2019 and went every week for a year. After starting the lessons, she felt comfortable enough to play with WAHHI’s Nine & Wine group. “I’m not exaggerating – I must know 100 people just in golf,” Chandler said. “WAHHI opened up a big, new social door for me.” Now Chandler plays golf every Friday, schedules lessons for other members and plays pickleball on Tuesdays. She also learned how to play canasta and mah jongg, although those activities have been put on hold due to the pandemic. Chandler is looking forward to attending one of WAHHI’s luncheons once it is safe to do so. “It’s better than I thought it would be,” Chandler said about WAHHI. “I’m not a big joiner. I’m really not, but it really has been an amazing experience.” The association is always looking
for more members in Hilton Head and Bluffton and would love to add younger members as well. Like other groups around the world, the Women’s Association has had to rethink how it operates in the age of COVID-19. Most of their meetings have been by Zoom, including a Best-selling Author Series that began in May 2020. The next author event is Feb. 18 with Susan Meissner, author of “The Nature of Fragile Things.” Visit the website for information. WAHHI will celebrate its 60th anniversary Feb. 17 via Zoom, with featured speakers from the Heritage Library, Town of Hilton Head Island and J. Banks Design. “We will continue to focus on our community service,” Avrit said. “One of our groups is called Difference Makers, and their motto is ‘Make a difference in a day.’ I think we have about 145 members that are in that one specific group, that do different volunteer works around the island and locally.” Avrit said Difference Makers has provided stocking stuffers for troops, hosted coat drives and book drives, and has donated to Backpack Buddies. WAHHI has done a great deal for the community over the past 60 years, but one of its most well-known programs is the Youth Community Service Award Program. The group has recognized more than 100 local students and given out thousands of dollars in awards since the program began in 1980, according to the organization’s publicity coordinator, Robyn Zimmerman. WAHHI is currently accepting applications for its 2021 awards. The deadline is March 2. Applications can be found on the group’s website. WAHHI’s Second Helpings 60th Anniversary Food Drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 17 at Whole Foods Market on Hilton Head. An informational session for prospective members will be held from 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 8 via Zoom. To register or for more information on WAHHI, visit wahhi.com. Amy Coyne Bredeson of Bluffton is a freelance writer, a mother of two and a volunteer with the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance.
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Despite period of closure, libraries continued to serve public By Edwina Hoyle CONTRIBUTOR
Clichés are overused and unoriginal, but they have truth on their side. The Chinese language uses the same word for both “obstacle” and “opportunity”; a glass can be half-full and half-empty; every coin has two sides. These phrases sound trite, but if applied to how the Beaufort County Library System has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic, they are apropos. “No matter what changes in the world around us, and no matter how the library’s programs and services must adapt through it all, one thing is constant: the Beaufort County Library will continue to find ways to serve its community – inside and outside of our buildings – for learning, for leisure, for life,” said Amanda Dickman, interim library director of Beaufort County Library System. Due to pandemic closures, beginning last March, the number of visitors through their doors in 2020 dropped by 69% from
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558,758 to 173,992, but that in no way means that folks aren’t taking advantage of their library cards. A free library card opens up a world of opportunity despite COVID restrictions – e-books, audio books, magazines, music,
movies, TV shows, unlimited access to Ancestry.com, curbside pickup for books, hundreds of digital classes taught by premier industry leaders, and even grab-and-go activity kits for children to do at home. Mary Jo Berkes, manager of the Hilton
Head Branch Library, emphasized that safety precautions are in place. A door monitor ensures that capacity is kept at 50% occupancy, and masks and sanitizers are readily available. “The staff is cautious and both our patrons and staff are relieved that we are now open for business,” Berkes said. “Our job is to be an information center – on the phone, in person or through emails. When we can help somebody, it feels good and that’s the fun part of our jobs.” Berkes said their phones had been busy during the pandemic, with questions of all kinds. Recently, she said, “I got a call about where to get a COVID vaccine appointment that I was happy to help with. Once I even got a call from a gentleman who couldn’t figure out how to navigate our rotary and needed directions.” “Our patrons are so glad they have access to services,” said Kitti McKean, manager of the Bluffton Branch. “People do come in to use the computers. We normally have 16,
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Get antiques appraised Feb. 20 The Kiwanis Club of Bluffton will host its annual Antiques Appraisal event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 20 at Seaquins Ballroom, 1300 Fording Island Road in Bluffton. Changes and adjustments have been made due to COVID-19 protocols. The event is an opportunity for attendees to find out what their antiques and collectibles are worth and to learn more about them from our knowledgeable local appraisers. Four sets of appraisers will be spaced throughout the ballroom, and social-distanced waiting areas will be provided. Masks are mandatory, and social distancing will be practiced. Appraisals start at $10 per item, with a a bundle deal for three appraisals for $25. With prepaid tickets, purchasers can reserve a time slot. In addition, a silent auction will held online through Feb. 21. View, bid, and share the auction by visiting bit.ly/BlufftonAuction. There is no
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Main Stage Community Theatre is multitasking for the future. While its board of directors is working on plans for the 2021 season, it is also working on fundraising for a performing arts center that the theatre will share with Live Oak Community Church. The new structure, Live Oak Performing Arts Center, will be on property the church owns on State Street near the post office in Bluffton Village. Known as the Main Street Youth Theatre for years, the organization’s name was recently changed. Daniel Cort, the theatre’s vice chairman and a member of the Live Oak church, said the original name was limiting the theatre’s ability to grow and expand with the changing world. “We’re establishing a very focused and intentional campaign with the hope that our community sees the logic behind it, especially as it relates to our new home and location,” he said. All promotions will be prefaced with “formerly Main Street Youth Theatre” for at least the first year. One of those promotions was scheduled to be an oyster roast with Shannon Tanner for February, but has been postponed. “The board of directors felt the responsible decision was to postpone the live event,” said theatre board chair Cinda Seamon. “While we all patiently wait for things to get back to normal, the show must go on. The construction costs are not insignificant, and we cannot do this alone. By coming together as a community, we can build this new home for everyone to enjoy.”
Cort said the plans for groundbreaking have been delayed by eight to 10 months due to COVID-19, but the preparations have continued. “Plans have evolved beautifully, with architectural designs about 90% complete,” he said. “All indicators point to a ground breaking in early summer.” In the meantime, social media will play a big part in keeping the theatre in the public eye. “We will continue to have a strong presence on Facebook with videos clips, photos and promos,” said Seamon. “Hopefully through our posts, many people will recognize former shows and be able to make the connection.” In addition to Seamon and Cort challenging board members to come up with creative videos to attract attention, there is ample opportunity for the community to get involved in supporting the theatre company in its One Home Campaign. Cort said there are plans for a very large concert or celebration-style event for late spring or early summer, with potential Broadway legends as headliners and local star Shannon Tanner. “Our new mission statement says it all: ‘Engage the artist in anyone, inspire the arts in Everyone,’” Cort said. “Our job is to inspire folks to explore whatever it is that enriches their soul. It takes a community to build this and it will be a community that grows it.” For more information, visit mainstagecommunitytheatre.org. Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.
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Henri Matisse once said, “Creativity takes courage,” and the students at Hilton Head Island High School (HHIHS) have proven that he was right, or at least on the right track. The artists in Ms. Dobbelaere’s painting class have created a stunning new mural on the X-Hall wall in commemoration of the Gullah people. “Every year the Painting students participate in a Gullah unit,” says Ms. Dobbelaere, “and this year [they] created the ‘Gullah-Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor’ mural as the centerpiece of X-Hall.” Using acrylic paint and the skills they learned, the students assured that the mark of this group would be set in stone, or painted across the hall. Ms. Dobbelaere goes on to explain how the students of her class worked with historians and Gullah elders as part of their research. With the help of community members such as: Mrs. Faquita Aiken-Rivers, Dr. Louise Miller Cohen, Mother Rivers, and more, the students were able to make sure that their project was an accurate depiction of Gullah culture, as well as, a beautiful addition to HHIHS.
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The painting is based on the Gullah-Geechee logo and the haint blue accents are believed to have protective qualities. It is not incredibly difficult to find homes with blue shutters or porches in the South, and historically, they were a symbol of the water. Water is thought to be something haints, or spirits, could not cross. While haint blue is not a specific color, the placement of it carries value. It was commonly put on the outside of houses and around the entrances as a form of protection to prevent spirits from entering people’s homes. In the mural, it is used to symbolize the traditions of the Gullah people tracing all the way back to the 1500s. On the coasts of South Carolina, the Gullah culture is an important part of our past and history. To quote Ms. Dobbelaere, “Gullah culture deserves a permanent and celebrated place in our school curriculum. It is such an important part of our history.” Now that will be obvious to anyone walking the corridor of X-Hall.
The new "Gullah-Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor" in X-Hall, inside Hilton Head Island High School
THE MYSTERY OF THE DOUBLE DOORS AT THE TOP OF THE SCHOOL GYM BY: SASHA UDVORNOCKY We have all wondered at least once about the contents of the room tucked away high in the Seahawk gym. Rumors have circulated about what may lie behind those doors. Many students spread the possibility of a secret bowling alley, a private teachers lounge, or perhaps, a second, even bigger gymnasium. Today, all of our questions may be answered by a patron of the high school; an educator that has been in the district for 19 years, none other than Principal Schidrich himself. Mr. Schidrich started teaching at Hilton Head Island High School in September of 1999 as a social studies teacher, and later got his masters in 2012 in school administration. He interviewed for a position as an assistant principal, and was later instated as the principal of Hilton Head High School in 2019. When asked about the bowling alley rumors, Mr. Schidrich stated that he knew those doors only as roof access for the air conditioning system; but rumors about the secret bowling alley at the top of the gym are not discouraged.
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The mysterious double doors inside the gym.
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Diving Into the University of Chicago By: Ellie Mastrorocco
Tommy Hughson, a senior at Hilton Head Island High School, committed to the University of Chicago, a highly prestigious school in Chicago, Illinois, on October 5 to swim competitively for the school. On November 12, he attended the signing ceremony with some of his other classmates who were also signing their letters of intent for different colleges. He decided to sign with University of Chicago because it is everything he wants in a school, along with the ability to swim at a higher level and with access to great academics. Tommy is mostly looking forward to studying higher level content and looking into new subjects with new people from around the world.
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Cool Classrooms at HHIHS By: Mary Elizabeth Vaccaro
Many teachers at Hilton Head Island High School have improved their classroom environment to help their students. Mr. Jeremy Willard describes the benefits and reasons behind a “cool classroom.” Mr. Willard teaches AP calculus, IB math, Calculus, and Geometry. Mr. Willard loves to take his shoes off and feel relaxed while he teaches, so he designed a more comfortable classroom. “Feeling comfortable puts me in a good mood and increases the motivation to work, that’s why I have the rug at the front.” Normally, Mr. Willard sets the desks up in groups to help with collaboration and student discussion. Although the group set up has shown many benefits, Mr. Willard says that, “Groups can get off task while they work individually. That’s why I walk around the classroom to make sure students stay motivated and engaged.”
Tommy started swimming eight years ago. He had tried almost every sport, but was a talented swimmer, so he stuck with it. Eventually, he grew to love the sport. “I grew to love it for the racing nature and the opportunity to try my best every day in the pool.” Tommy will be starting school at University of Chicago in October 2021. Tommy says he was not sure he wanted to swim in college until his sophomore year of high school. “After the state championships in the summer of 10th grade year, I fell fully in love with the sport and realized I wanted to continue it at the college level.”
Due to Covid-19, some changes had to be made to Mr. Willard’s classroom. The desks have to be six feet apart and can no longer be put into groups. Mr. Willard says, “ I am not a huge fan of rows but I have to due to COVID.”
University of Chicago is a highly reputable school in the heart of Chicago. Tommy has done his research on the school. The campus is beautiful; the main campus being located in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood, and the education is spectacular. The quarter system will allow him to take a lot of classes. The swim team is also very competitive, but it works perfectly with Tommy’s schedule. The course load will work perfectly and will not cause too many conflicts. He is also looking forward to meeting the people there.
This great classroom layout has helped students learn and has inspired other teachers to create new ways of designing their classrooms.
Mr. Willard’s favorite part of his classroom is the student artwork hanging on the walls. “My AP students make name plates at the end of the year and I hang them up. It reminds me of them and memories pop into my mind of when they were in my classroom.”
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“The people there are amazing and each one is super, unique, and fun to talk to (in my opinion).”
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Senior, Tommy Hughson committed to The University of Chicago to swim.
HHIHS Math teacher, Mr. Williard
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NJROTC AT HILTON HEAD HIGH SCHOOL BY: BRANDON ROSAS South Carolina is one of the states that is heavily involved with the United States military. When Beaufort County District heard about schools getting NJROTC, they asked the Navy to see if they could get NJROTC. NJROTC started in 1960. The Army started JROTC first and then Navy and so on. It came to Hilton Head Island High School in 1993. HHIHS thinks it is a great way to teach discipline and leadership skills to students.
There is a difference between ROTC and NJROTC. ROTC is college level; if you take ROTC in college, it is preparing you to join the military. NJROTC is not committing you to join the military, it is about teaching students leadership, how to be a team member, and discipline.
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FIVE DAYS A WEEK; FROM A STUDENTS POINT OF VIEW BY: ADDISON FISHER Over the 2020-2021 winter break, Beaufort County Schools switched from the hybrid learning schedule of two days of face-to-face instruction a week, to five days a week of face-to-face instruction. Students returned on Monday, January 4, 2021.
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NJROTC students raise and lower the flag at HHIHS.
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Commander Phieffer was not the first to teach NJROTC at Hilton Head Island High School, there were those before him. Commander Phieffer got the job in 1996 and has been the teacher for 25 years. Before accepting the job, Commander Pheiffer was in the Navy, controlling submarines. Ms. Taylor's math students He joined the Navy at the age of 22, in 1980, right learning about average body temperature. Read the full story after graduating college. He left the Navy at the age of 37 and got the job to teach NJROTC at Hilton on our website under "department news" and "math." Head Island High School. In NJROTC students get to wear the uniform, do drill, participate in big events, and train physically; but due to COVID-19, big events have been canceled. During the hybrid Photo by: Ms. Spisz schedule, A-day students would do physical training on Monday, uniform inspection on Tuesday, and an academic lesson on Wednesday with the B-day students. B-day students would do physical training on Thursday and uniform inspection on Friday. Now that we are back five days a week, uniform inspections are on Wednesdays, and physical training on Fridays. The NJROTC classes at Hilton Head Island High School are highly recommended classes; you can learn a lot about the military, mostly about the Navy and the Marines. There are a lot of opportunities for students who are planning to join one of the military branches. Taking four years of NJROTC can help a lot in military pay, rank, and most importantly, learn some leadership skills and discipline.
Sophia and Newspaper Production students working on this edition of The Seahawk Times.
There has been many changes inside the classrooms at HHIHS. Freshman student, Sophia Weismantel, experienced the changes at HHIHS. She explains what has changed and how she feels about the changes, “I really like going back to school five days a week because I get to see my friends more often and even see the ones who were on A days. I also get to meet new people because of the five day a week schedule. The difference I see in the school is the amount of people. Now that there is double the amount of people, the halls are more full. The school also has put cardboard barriers up on the desks to reduce the possibility of spreading COVID. I feel like it is easier to learn in-person because now we can talk to the teachers and get the answers we need without having to wait. Also, I feel like I don't need to rush my questions, or what I need help with, because I have a whole week instead of two days to understand a topic in class.” Sophia explains all the safety precautions including; “The cardboard barriers," and “one way hallways.” Teachers are still spraying desks after each class period. Everyone must also wear a face mask. HHIHS has done an excellent job with managing and adjusting to the new schedule while maintaining safety and precaution.
Outside Reading for Spring English Classes Looking ahead to Spring semester, all the English teachers would like to remind students to read their outside reading assignment prior to the first day of English class. The list of required reading can be found on the school’s website under the "Students" tab and under the Academics/Media Center tab. If students or parents should have any questions, you can reach out to any English teacher.
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AP vs. IB (International Baccalaureate): What's the Difference? By: Colleen Ott Both IB and AP classes are offered at Hilton Head Island High School. Many of the students take IB classes due to the availability, but some are confused by the difference between IB and AP. “What are AP and IB classes anyway?” some students might ask, according to January Diamond, a counselor at Hilton Head Island High School, “They're relatively the same; they both have the potential to earn you college credit. The IB courses are internationally based and provide an integrated approach to learning, giving students a global perspective. AP is a CollegeBoard program, which is American based. It falls in line with American curriculum standards.” These classes are like any other, but present more challenges to prepare you for college. Hilton Head Island High School is an IB school, so there are more classes that are IB weighted. “There are some colleges that accept AP and IB in their own way, so there might be some colleges that are more receptive to one and accepting of scores from another, but in general, they kind of view them as the same,” Mrs. Diamond says. By providing this information students can hopefully feel more comfortable and motivated to pick what courses they want to take, or if they want to take a combination of both. In the end, students shouldn’t be nervous about taking AP or IB courses. Both courses are used to support students and help guide students on their path to the college of their choice. Teachers and staff recommend students pick the courses that are best for them to guarantee getting college credit.
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Mrs. MacMurray's IB HL-1 English students working on a close reading assignment, while social distancing in January.
Newspaper Production students working on the second quarter edition of The Seahawk Times.
Feb. 3, 2021 The First a Success and Not the Last by: Ady O'Grady
Ms. Spisz and the Newspaper Production class are proud to see their first successful newspaper printed and published. Ms. Spisz says, “It feels great having the first edition of The Seahawk Times out online and in print.” Ms. Spisz and her class have worked well together to put the newspaper together. “I am so proud of the newspaper students. They made this whole thing happen while working through e-learning and hybrid learning,” Ms. Spisz states. While creating this newspaper, Ms. Spisz did a lot of preparation to help the students create these news articles and put all of them together as a newspaper. There were not many struggles, but Ms. Spisz says, “the software can be a little glitchy at times, which would be the only struggle.” To decide what articles got put into the newspaper, Ms. Spisz had a system for the students to choose. “Students went through three rounds of voting using Google Forms to vote on what stories would go into print.” Ms. Spisz also designed it to make it appealing to the eye. “For design, we stayed with the school colors, or as close to the actual shades of the school colors, that we had available to us. The Yearbook class was a big help as well, since they let us use their pictures!”, says Ms. Spisz. The students are loving this class, as well as Ms. Spisz. Ms. Spisz could not pick one favorite thing about creating the first newspaper. She says, “I really love seeing how students grow as writers, we have some initial news stories and news stories that were written at the end of the quarter in the first edition.” The students have grown as writers while writing all the articles for the first newspaper. This newspaper class has not only created an amazing newspaper but has developed relationships with new people and students. Students have learned to interact with new teachers and new people. People throughout the school and community are enjoying this newspaper and the students and Ms. Spisz are thankful for their support. Ms. Spisz had some help with news ideas and publishing them, from other faculty members. She says, “None of this would be possible without Mr. Schidrich. It was his idea from the start, and he was the one who asked me to do this. Ms. Karszes and Ms. Hartman were also a massive help. They act as secondary editors for the school newspaper.” Ms. Spisz is thankful for their help and support given by them. Lastly, Ms. Spisz gives a lot of credit to her students, whom she is so proud of. She states, “I must give the students a lot of credit. They made most of the design ideas; the news story topics were their own ideas, and they were the ones that wrote the news stories. I have a stellar group of students, who made the whole process a lot easier.” This class and the newspaper have a lot to add to the school and community. These students and Ms. Spisz are ready to produce another newspaper and show everyone what they can do.
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The HHIHS School Store Has Changed By: Kevin Perez
The school store at Hilton Head Island High School has changed due to Covid-19. They changed where the school store is located due to the school needing to restructure some of the classrooms. The school store is still open this year, but during lunch. The school store is a fundraiser for the PTSO. Ms. Clayton, president of the PTSO explained, “the school store is the PTSO's main fundraiser, so it's important that we are open as much as we can be and when it is convenient for students, parents, and the school.” One of the major impacts on the school store is that their income has been lower this year because of students not needing to wear uniforms five days a week. This meant less income at the back to school events. Ms. Clayton stated, “Because a return to school wasn't clear in August, it was hard for parents to know how much to purchase in the way of school uniforms. Our income was lower than at the Back to School event. And even then, not all students are in-person learning.” The school store (technically) got an upgrade and is now in the previous Seahawk Café, which also has more room to display clothing and there is a bathroom that students can use as a dressing room when needed. Ms. Clayton says that, “Because of the restructuring some classrooms, we were asked to move our school store to the old Seahawks Café (across from the cafeteria). It was a fortunate requirement for us, because we gained not only a lot more space, but a back room where we can hold Seahawk Support Circle items, and our own bathroom (which lends itself to a dressing room as needed for students who want to try on shirts).” One new item this year is 3 layered cotton masks that are $5 and it includes a Seahawk logo. Ms. Clayton stated, “This year we have full cotton masks - 3 layers - for $5 with the school logo on them.” The school store does have a social distancing limit, only ten people can enter at a time. Ms. Clayton stated, “On a regular day, there are not usually too many in the store at the same time.” The school store is used as a fundraiser and they are hoping to raise $9,000 which is half of what they raised last year. Ms. Sanford stated, “Given the uncertainty of the school schedule, we have budgeted to raise $9,000 in the school store this year, which is about half of what we made last year.” The school store is always adding new designs, colors, and brands so that students have more items to choose from. Ms. Clayton and Ms. Sanford both state, “We are happy to be in this new space!” There were many changes to the school store at Hilton Head Island High School that were good changes and had good effects.
A New Year to Remember! By: Katy Canham and Marisa Martucci
This year the students, staff, and faculty at Hilton Head Island High School are excited about this new year. Starting in 2021, school is once again face-to-face and five days a week. Typically, many people have a New Year’s resolution- a goal they set for themselves to achieve in the upcoming year. So we surveyed different groups around the school to see how the Seahawks will be self-improving this year. We surveyed 73 freshmen, 68 sophomores, 46 juniors, and 37 seniors. We also surveyed 29 staff members. In the freshman class, 60% of the students have chosen to maintain good grades as their first resolution. For their second, 32% of the students chose turning in assignments on time. This is an excellent plan, as it ties into their first New Year’s resolution. As their third and final resolution, 38% of the freshmen class chose to stay healthy and exercise through this year. A healthy body leads to a healthy mind! Next, the sophomore class voted on their plans for 2021. 66% of students chose to maintain good grades for the rest of their school year as their first resolution. For the second, 33% of the sophomores chose to keep up with turning assignments in on time. For the third and last plan, 42% of the students chose to make good choices both in and out of school. Next, the junior class chose their resolutions. 52% chose to maintain good grades for the school year as their first choice. For the second, it was a tie between maintaining good grades and staying healthy and exercising. Exercising and being healthy will help in maintain good grades, as it will keep your mind sharp and attentive. 52% of the juniors decided on making good choices both in and out of school. The seniors were the last class to choose their plans for the year. 48% of the senior class decided to stay healthy and exercise as their first resolution. For the second, with a tie at 35% was turning assignments in on time, and making good choices both in and out of school. For their final resolution, 37% of the seniors were definitive on making good choices both in and out of school. Finally, it was the staff’s turn to decide what plans they were going to make for 2021. 69% of the staff voted on staying healthy and exercising for the New Year. 44% voted on staying positive and flexible for their second resolution. Finally, 62% of the staff members voted on staying organized for the remainder of the school year. Whatever 2021 has in store for us, let us face it with courage and strength, together, as a school community.
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REFERENDUM
Q. Do you have any plans to improve the school over the summer?
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“Yes, during the summer there are some referendum projects that are going to be done. They’re going to redesign our front desk to make sure it safer and more secure. We are getting improvements to our athletic fields, as well as improvements to our security cameras and our computer infrastructure over the summer." Q. Would any specific parts of the school be remodeled?
“Yes, right now the front office. We are going to add an extra layer of security at the front desk. The football field is going to look very different next year: we are getting a turf field, we are getting a new track, and we are getting new lights; so that is going to look different too.”
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Q. Even though the school is in good, working condition, do some parts desperately need working on? “Yes, as we get deeper into the 21st century, our computer infrastructure is outdated. All of the servers go into the data room. The data room is not big enough and we need more room. The current room is too small. Our air conditioning systems are older, our plumbing is sometimes not in good, working order, and our roof leaks a lot. People do not know this, but we are the largest single-story structure in Beaufort County; that means we have a lot of roof. We are spread out, so we have more opportunities for leaks. Our air conditioning system leaks a little bit too, so we are old. This building has a lot of wear-and-tear on it. By the time the next referendum comes in, this building will probably be somewhere between 43 and 45 years old.” Q. How is SIC involved with the plans to improve or remodel the school? A. “Well, the SIC is made up of parents, it is made up of community members, it is made up of teachers, and it is made up of students. We want the parents to weigh in, we want the teachers to weigh in, we want the students to weigh in about what this building should really look like when we remodel it, or whether we rebuild it. The SIC is required by state law to exist. They primarily help the principal improve the school. Each year, the SIC establishes initiatives to improve the school. Some are one year initiatives, while some might be long term. One of the initiatives is to help us create or redesign the school to make it a modern 21st century building.” Q. What are the structural needs of the school? A. “We need to improve our security; we need to have security cameras, more lighting in the parking lots, a stronger and better roof, a better air conditioning system, better technology, and better infrastructure. We need to update a lot of the old electrical. We need to build a structure to help prepare our students for not just college, but also for industrial skills. I am thinking about building an automotive shop, maybe a boat repair shop, since we are in a beach and boat community. This would teach our students to be able to go out and work in the boat repair business. The newer schools that are being built have Career and Technology programs that have appropriate facilities. We hope to create more classroom space to teach these skills.”
Data Room inside of Hilton Head Island High School
Mr. Schidrich Principal of HHIHS
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Gullah mural in X-hall
Feb. 3, 2021 The Referendum and it's Effect on School Art By: Sophia Weismantel A new mural was recently added to the halls of Hilton Head Island High School. Principal Schidrich sat down to discuss its message and how the upcoming referendum will affect school artwork as a whole. Inspiration for the new mural goes back to the time of the Civil War, depicting free slaves with the Union Army. Mr. Schidrich goes into detail about the mural, stating, “This area (HHI) was in the hands of the Union Army for most of the Civil War, so a lot of escaped slaves came here to seek protection,” he says, “that’s where the Gullah population came from; it is a combination of African, American, and Christian beliefs all mixed together, and a lot of our native African-American population are descendants of the Gullah people.” He continues, “It is a tribute to the history and legacy of Hilton Head Island.” When asked if the referendum will change any artwork around the school, Mr. Schidrich states, “that is going to be one of the things that will be a challenge. We are going to try to preserve as much of the art as possible.” Mr. Schidrich also offers a new perspective saying, “it also depends on how you want to look at it as well, because we do have a lot of art in the building done by students who graduated five, ten, fifteen, twenty years ago, so this is an opportunity for the next generation of students to put their stamp on the school.” Mr. Schidrich describes the process of deciding where the art will be placed around the school, “Mrs. Dobbelaere (HHIHS art teacher) is the one who spearheads a lot of this, and she identifies spots where she thinks a mural or some sort of art should go.” He continues, “you want the building to show off the talents of our students, so the art department finds the appropriate places for the artwork.” Mr. Schidrich shows his excitement for the visual arts students of Hilton Head Island High School; it will be interesting to see how new students make their mark on this school with its upcoming renovations.
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How is Girls Basketball Doing at HHIHS? By: Fernando Gomez and Lia Piccoli
Games and seasons have been cancelled but that didn't stop the Seahawks. The season was really unpredictable at first and they didn't even know if they would have a full season but so far everything has been smooth. The girls have been working hard on and off the court all season. ThSo far this season they have one two games. There are still about seven to eight games this season and they are looking to win all of those. The Girls Varsity team is working very hard to end the season right so check the Seahawks website if you or someone you know is interested. The team practices 6 days a week, Monday-Saturday each practice is two hours long. The girls have four coaches for both varsity and junior varsity. The coaches are Coach R (head coach), Coach Kifner (assistant coach), Coach Scalise (Jr. Varsity head coach), and Coach Ficken (assistant coach). The team has four plays, some of them are: agent zone defense, agents man defense, and defensive set ups. They have two games a week, Tuesdays and Fridays.
Lady Seahawks Competitive Cheer By: Sasha Udvornocky
The Seahawk Cheer Team won their first competition of the season. I spoke with captain of the team Jenna Block to see what the experience was like while undergoing the new circumstances that have been applied due to the Coronavirus and she had some very interesting things to say. She elaborated that competitions are a lot different than they used to be, “ It was weird, we couldn’t watch the other teams when they went, and when it was our turn to compete, only our parents were allowed in the gym.” She also spoke to the different practices when it came to downtime during the competition, and that usually the teams can walk around, pick up something to eat, buy some merchandise from the hosts of the competition, and interact with the other teams. Instead they stayed isolated for their safety, and where to watch their competitors through a Facebook livestream. She also talked about what it was like to be captain for the first year, with a lot of newcomers on the team, she said they are learning quickly and the team as a whole is working well.
SPORTS
Boys Basketball at HHIHS By: Jake Huggins Sports are something that is very important for high school students as well as the culture and the school itself. Some of the biggest sports would be football and basketball as well as some of the other ones. Sports can generate income for the schools and can generate positive influence among the students.
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The Hilton Head Island High School basketball team is filled with talent including the likes of Jaylen Sneed, a player who also specializes in football, as he is ranked as one of the best linebackers in his class. There is also the likes of Adam Clark and Sam Summa, two more talented football players who also play basketball. There is a lot to look forward to among these players and the team in general.
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The Start of the Wrestling Season at HHIHS By: Thompson May On Saturday, December 5th, the Hilton Head Island High school wrestling team began the season with a tri-match at Benedictine Military School. Benedictine is an all boys school out of Savannah. AJ Boatwright is a member of the wrestling team and was at the the tri-match on Saturday December 5th. AJ stated that the team won 63-12. “
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AJ said that the top performer of the duel was James Levy, a senior at Hilton Head Island High School. “The top performer is definitely James Levy.” Unfortunately, AJ hurt his back so he was not able to participate in the tri-match. The team played well and they hope to keep up this success for the rest of the season. HHIHS has a unique and talented wrestling team. HHIHS has the only female high school wrestler in the Lowcountry, Zao Estrada. The Seahawks are looking to win many matches this season with their talented wrestlers.
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The team won one other competition and placed 8th at states this season.
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CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES DECA is Heading to States by: Ady O'Grady
DECA is a new club to Hilton Head High School this year. Mrs. Johnson says, “I am so excited to offer this opportunity to our students.” DECA is a marketing and business club where students compete against others. Mrs. Johnson says, “I look forward to continuing to grow this club.” Mrs. Johnson runs this club and is already excited with seeing student success during first year as a club. Students competed in the Regional Competition in November. The Regional Competition went well, and the club ended having six students qualify for the State Competition. The State Competition will be held this spring. There were four students who competed in Regionals, but did not qualify for the State Competition: Oliver Hadley, who did Retail Merchandising; Drew Harrell, who did Business Finance; Cole Jackson, who did Hotel and Lodging Management; and Mae Williams, who did Retail Merchandising. Then there were six State Qualifiers who placed at Regionals: Thomas Figueroa, who did Accounting Applications and placed 2nd; Raul Leyva, who did Entrepreneurship and placed 3rd; Dana Pena, who did Business Services marketing and placed 5th; Zoey Jackson, who did Retail Merchandising and placed 5th; Meagan Berger, who did Marketing Communications and placed 6th; and Angela Hernadez, who did Restaurant and Foodservice Management and placed 6th.
Model UN at Hilton Head Island High School By: Thompson May Hilton Head Island High School has a very diverse set of clubs and extracurricular activities. One of those clubs is Model UN. Schools all around the nation have Model UN teams and compete against each other throughout the year Izzy Pelt is a student at Hilton Head Island High School and a member of the Model UN team. Izzy has been a member of the team for a year now. “I’ve only been a member for a year, but I’ve had a great experience.” She decided to become a member of the team for her college applications. Izzy stated that Model UN teaches life skills and how to work with others to create a peaceful resolution.
Model UN is competing in three virtual conferences this year. The first is Gator MUN, which is a national competition. Twelve students will compete at Gator MUN this year in late January. In February, all Model UN students will participate in the Beaufort County Conference via Zoom. HHIHS will hold diplomatic discussions with Beaufort, Bluffton, and May River High Schools. Finally, HHIHS Model UN will compete virtually at the Winthrop University High School Model UN Conference in March.
These six students will compete at the State Qualifier this spring. These students worked hard at regionals and are continually preparing for the State Qualifier. Mrs. Johnson says, “We also have an opportunity for other students to compete in the Principle Events because they are first year members.” DECA is off to a great start and Hilton Head High School is eager to see their success in the future. Mrs. Johnson also states, “What a great start to our inaugural year.” Photo by: Mrs. Johnson
That statement is very true. This club already has success and has a lot of time left to keep earning more achievements.
DECA Students holding the DECA poster and a medal from competition.
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The 2019-2020 Model UN team, Ms. Spisz, and Mr. Schidrich after winning "Best School Delegation" at the Beaufort Conference. Photo taken in January 2020: Pre-Covid
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• Maye River Quilters Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Feb. 6 via Zoom. To get the link for the meeting, visit mayeriverquiltguild.com. For more meeting dates and times, and for membership forms to join the group, visit the website or call 843530-1244. • The annual SouperBowl of Caring will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 6 at Coligny Plaza on Hilton Head Island. Chefs from Coligny’s restaurants will offer their best soups in the third annual fundraiser and competition. This year’s SouperBowl will be a safe Dine-Around outdoor event with soup samples at each location. Beverages will be available from the restaurants. Tickets are $25 each and only 150 tickets will be sold. To purchase, visit Eventbrite.com and search Coligny SouperBowl tickets. All proceeds benefit Second Helpings, the nonprofit food rescue orga-
• The Hilton Head Lighthouse Chorus, the local chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society will be celebrating Valentines Day by offering Singing Valentines Feb. 13 and 14. For $40, a quartet will come and perform two songs. The quartet will be wearing masks and be social distanced. This can be at any location at any time of day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. One can also send a Virtual Valentine that will be personalized for the recipient. For more information, call 843-400-3038. • Palmetto Quilt Guild members will meet via Zoom Feb. 18, with social hour beginning at noon, and the program from 1 to 3 p.m. Speaker Deborah Boschert will present “All About Art Quilts.” Boschert is an artist, author and
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• Save the date for the Lowcountry Autism Foundation’s day of fun and fundraising April 24 at Crescent Point Golf Club and Southern Barrel Brewing Company Tavern. The 8 a.m. tournament will include 18 holes of golf, food, one drink and prizes. Cost is $100 a person. For more information, call Brian Johnson at Crescent Point Golf Shop, 315-65106763 or email bjohnson@hallmarkgolf.com. The fun continues at 5 p.m. with the annual Ales For Autism Spirit Night at Southern Barrel, 375 Buckwalter Place Blvd. in Bluffton. The event will include live music and local craft beer, with commemorative beer glasses, tee shirts and koozies available. There will be a 50/50 raffle and silent auction. Southern Barrel will donate 10% of all sales from the evening to LAF. For more information, contact Sophia Townes at 843-384-9702 or stownes@ lafinc.org.
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NATURE’S WAY
Changing tides bring fish tales, Lowcountry lore to new home By Collins Doughtie CONTRIBUTOR
Hello, hello all you Sun readers! I reckon the best way to approach this new column is to introduce myself. My name is Collins Doughtie and, if that name somehow rings a bell, I wrote a weekly column called “Cast & Blast” for another local newspaper for nearly 10 years. But I figured a bit of sun was in order, especially after such a dark 2020. I don’t know about you, but I feel I lost one entire year of my life and just as soon as things begin to turn around, I have a lot of making up to do for all that lost time. Believe it or not, I am about as native a Hilton Head islander as you’ll find. I am the youngest of five children. My parents pulled a Jed Clampett in 1961 by piling all us young’uns in a Ford Galaxy station wagon and headed to a little-known island called Hilton Head, just off the South Carolina coast. For my dad to give up an extremely lucrative career as an advertising guru on New York’s Madison Avenue, while in his early 40s, was one brave move. Other than a relatively small local population, the island was pretty much dirt roads, lots and lots of gators, deer, wild hogs, rattlesnakes and such. For a 6-year-old kid, it was as if I had stepped onto the pages of Swiss Family Robinson, and from the get-go I loved every second of every day. Our home was one of the first dozen or so homes in Sea Pines. The swing bridge to the island had just been completed. Starting at the bridge and driving the entire length of
Some days, Charlie Doughtie commuted via sailboat from the family’s home in Sea Pines to work at their Island Shop at the oceanfront William Hilton Inn.
the island, you would be lucky to encounter another car. Hwy. 278 was two lanes, and for most of its length it resembled a tunnel because of massive oaks loaded down with Spanish moss lining both sides of the road, meeting in the middle. It was incredible. As for school, from the second grade through fifth grade, I attended Bluffton High, that is until it burned down over Christmas break. The following year Bluffton United Methodist Church on Calhoun Street was our classroom. After that point, I joined my siblings along with other founding families, like the Hacks and Fraser kids, commuting to school in Savannah. Talk about long days!
We were up way before dawn and rarely got home before dark. My parents opened the first shop on Hilton Head, appropriately called the Island Shop, located at the William Hilton Inn. They offered anything and everything that might usually require a trip to the mainland – toys, gourmet foods, unusual gifts from the world over, a rental library, surf boards … even motor bikes. Thankfully, my dad was an avid angler and passed that love of the nature and the ocean to all us kids. For whatever reason, his passion for fishing stuck to me like Velcro moreso than to my brothers and sisters. Whenever he could get away from the Island Shop, you could bet your bottom
dollar he was fishing. To further illustrate the lengths he would go to be on or near the ocean, during warmer months he commuted to work on his Sunfish sailboat. How cool is that! With a degree in graphic design and advertising after college, I could have accepted job offers in New York, Atlanta and other metropolitan areas. But instead of financial wealth, I decided to remain here for another kind of wealth that only nature can provide. Fishing, hunting or simply marveling at the scope of this incredibly diverse ecosystem was the smartest decision I ever made. Where else could I go and catch a limit of trout or call in a big gobbler and still be at work on time? With two children of my own, daughter Camden and son Logan, my life here has been a true blessing. Both are smart adults and, should I pass away tomorrow, I have no regrets – or, more honestly, almost no regrets – for the life decisions I have made. So much has changed in the past 60-odd years but even with so much growth, the Lowcountry is in my blood and in my soul. I will do my best to entertain you all with tales from both the sea and the land, and with tips for angler newbies looking to be more successful in our waters. Lastly, if you have followed my past columns at all, you know I often inject humor that appears to come out of a totally strange, yet harmless mind. I’m excited to be in the Sun and hope you follow Nature’s Way! Collins Doughtie, a 60-year resident of the Lowcountry, is a sportsman, graphic artist, and lover of nature.
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ARTS
‘Noises Off’ at Arts Center brings pure, laugh-out-loud fun Appropriately labeled “the funniest farce ever written” by the New York Post, this fan favorite show is a hilarious way to relaunch live theatre this New Year, running Feb. 2-28 at the Arts Center. Michael Frayn’s Tony Award-winning play about putting on a stage comedy is breathlessly clever and funny, becoming a staple of the contemporary theater repertoire. With its countless plates of sardines and slamming doors, this show brings belly laughs and simple, pure joy to audiences. The high-energy direction of Brad DePlanche (who directed the Arts Center’s production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors”) makes this well-choreographed comedy pure genius, with a brilliantly imagined set (designed by Charles Kading) that revolves on a turntable, so that audiences literally see “behind the scenes” of this play-withina-play as the set turns, front to back, in the second act. “If you liked ‘Rumors,’ which was about a dinner party gone wrong, you’ll love
‘Noises Off,’ which is about an entire play gone wrong! I’m so excited for you to get the chance to see this incredible show and enjoy the thrill of live theatre again,” DePlanche said. “‘Noises Off’ is considered one of the funniest plays ever written … and for very good reason.” “Noises Off” follows a troupe of has-
been, never-was, and wanna-be British actors as they rehearse their upcoming production of “Nothing On.” Their wonderfully pretentious director, Lloyd Dallas (played by the talented Christopher Patrick Mullen) is desperately trying to finish mounting their new bedroom farce, which will open the next day as part of their tour
of rural Britain. The stakes are high! We witness this hilarity in three parts: dress rehearsal, the opening performance, and a performance towards the end of a debilitating run. The result is a window into the inner workings of theatre, if it were perhaps a reality show! And, if it’s even possible, this show grows wilder and funnier as it progresses, with a dream-team ensemble who are all perfectly on-point. You’ll recognize some returning Arts Center favorites and a few talented new faces to love. “Noises Off” runs Feb. 2-28, and there’s never been a better time for non-stop, side-splitting laughter. For tickets, visit tickets.artshhi.com or call 843-842-2787. The Arts Center is operating under COVID-19 safety requirements, with 50% occupancy, social distancing, temperatures at the door, masks required. The theatre is fogged between performances and Plexiglas barriers are in place at the box office and concessions.
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BUSINESS UPDATE
New businesses offer consumers fun, food, education options By Tim Wood CONTRIBUTOR
The retail and commercial landscape in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island continues to expand, even with the challenge of doing business during the pandemic. Here are the latest openings, closings and relaunches south of the Broad. SCK Zone, 102 Buckwalter Parkway Suite 2F (above Berkeley Flowers), Bluffton, sckzone.com: A much-needed family entertainment option, the Smart Company Kids Zone is a unique combination of activities like laser tag, ninja courses, escape rooms and a mirror maze, all themed around the stock market and financial education. Now booking birthday parties, ninja classes and school field trips with strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols. Heritage Academy, 11 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island, heritagehhi. com: The private school, previously run by
IJGA with focus on private schooling for elite athletes, has been bought by educator Amanda O’Nan-Williams, who is looking to attract local families with affordable tuition and turn the campus into a community education center. The school is celebrating its relaunch with a ribbon cutting at noon Feb. 3. Popeye’s Hilton Head, 15 Park Lane, Hilton Head Island: The celebrated Louisiana chicken chicken chain closed its only Lowcountry location in early January with no warning. Your nearest Popeye’s chicken sandwich fix is now in Savannah. Blue Laguna Mexican Grill and Cantina, 841 William Hilton Parkway Suite L, Hilton Head Island: This Mexican restaurant has earned high praise from foodies for its cocktails and tacos since opening in mid-2020. The restaurant is having an official ribbon cutting celebration at 4 p.m. Feb. 5. Tulip’s Thrift Store, 57b Sheridan Park Circle, Bluffton: Open for just over
a month, this thrift store is accepting donations and selling home furnishings, clothes and furniture to support the building of a home for battered women and their children. Open 10 a.m. to 6 pm. Monday through Saturday. Akomeya Asian Bistro, 16 Kitties Landing Road, Bluffton, akomeyabluffton.com: The former location of Montana’s, Tavern 46 and, most recently, Saint Pierre French bistro is now home to a family-run Asian cuisine restaurant offering favorites such as sushi and poke bowls along with staple entrees and bao donuts for dessert. The Southern Peel Mobile Eatery, Bluffton, thesouthernpeel.com: Owner/ operator Chloe Brownlee has opened one of the most unique eatery options in the Lowcountry: Pizzas cooked in a Mugnaini wood-fired pizza oven on the back of a 1953 Chevrolet truck. Chloe and her family are hosting pop-up events around the Lowcountry and offering catering for private parties, company outings, weddings,
rehearsal dinners and backyard BBQs. Brownlee offers three beers on tap and a full array of appetizers to go with the pizza lineup. Hilton Head Island House of Jerky and Popcorn, Coligny Plaza, 1 No. Forest Beach Drive Suite F-2, Hilton Head Island, islandhoj.com: This jerky-lovers’ dream promises “you can’t beat out meat!” and delivers with 60 varieties of gourmet jerky. The location has expanded to include 75 flavors of gourmet popcorn. Always free samples and freshly bagged. Two can’t-miss snacks and other local craft food items located under one roof in Coligny Plaza on the corner between the iconic Piggly Wiggly and Stu’s Subs in the old Sweet Carolina Cupcake location. Open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Have Bluffton or Hilton Head business news to share with our readers? Email Tim Wood at timmaywood@gmail.com. Wood is a veteran reporter and editor and proud first-time bread machine owner.
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LEGAL
Understand healthcare power of attorney vs. living will By Rebekah Thompson CONTRIBUTOR
Any competent adult, 18 or older, has the right to make his or her own healthcare decisions. An individual can specifically tell the doctors these wishes, but if a person is severely injured, unconscious, gravely ill, or mentally incompetent, the individual cannot. In the event of your inability to make healthcare decisions, someone needs to know your wishes in order to make healthcare decisions for you. In 1986, South Carolina created the Declaration of a Desire for a Natural Death (aka living will) as part of the Death with Dignity Act. It is important to note that a living will has no effect whatsoever over your estate upon your death. It is a health care document. In 1992, South Carolina created the Healthcare Power of Attorney (hereinafter “HCPOA”) as part of the South Carolina
Health Care Power of Attorney Act. It is important to note that a HCPOA gives no authority for someone to manage your finances should you become incapacitated. It only pertains to your healthcare. Both documents are generally termed “advanced directives.” It is important to understand the differences between the HCPOA and the living will, as the two documents are not interchangeable. Both documents have different rules that govern their interpretation and application, which can cause them to conflict with each other. The main difference between the two documents deals with the scope of the documents. A person creating a living will is called a “declarant.” The living will designates no agents, and only directs a health care provider to withhold certain “life-sustaining procedures,” including artificial nutrition and hydration, if the declarant has a “terminal condition” or is in a state of
“permanent unconsciousness.” A person creating a HCPOA is called the “principal.” The principal can name an “agent” who is given the authority to make all health care decisions for the principal, both general and end-of-life decisions, if the principal is unable to make them. This document goes beyond the scope of a living will and can be a crucial document to have in your estate planning toolbox if
a situation occurs where you are unconscious, but not permanently unconscious. A person can have both a HCPOA and living will, or a person can have one or the other. If you elect to have both documents, you must ensure the two documents are not in conflict with one another. If a conflict should arise, the living will overrides the HCPOA. These documents are a vital part of anyone’s estate plan. By executing these documents, you are ensuring your health care desires are known, and a person you designate will be in charge of making such decisions, should you become unable. However, due to the complex nature of these documents, it is prudent to speak to a qualified estate planning attorney who can assist you in creating a plan that ensures your medical wishes are carried out. Rebekah Thompson is an associate attorney with Elder Law & Estate Planning Center. hiltonheadelderlaw.com
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LEGAL
Keeping your assets in your family is easy if you plan for it By Mark F. Winn CONTRIBUTOR
Leaving assets to a loved one “in trust” as opposed to “free of trust” is critical if you want to protect the assets from being lost in a divorce or a lawsuit, and want to make sure they stay in your family bloodline. Leaving assets in trust means that the loved one has inherited a beneficial interest. If this interest is protected by a spendthrift clause, is clearly defined, and the trust directs the remainder to stay in the family, then once the assets are inherited, they will be protected from loss in a divorce. Your in-law will not inherit your property. Let’s say Mom has a son, Derrick, who is married to Evelyn. Derrick and Evelyn have a son named Frank. Mom does not really like Evelyn that much. Mom wants to leave her assets to
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someone else (other than Evelyn) serve as co-trustees with the duty to act jointly. If it is clear that Derrick gets all the income and principal for his needs, then Mom’s assets and legacy are protected, and Frank’s future interest is protected. If Frank is to inherit because Derick passed, Mom needs to specify in the trust at what age Frank would have control. Usually, it is age 25 or 30. In the meantime, we would need to consider who would be trustee for Frank. It is usually the biological parent, but it can be Frank’s aunt or uncle, if there is one. This kind of planning is crucial for those who want to make sure the assets they leaved loved ones are protected and will stay in the family. 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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Look towards the future with happy, healthy smile By James G. Jenkins CONTRIBUTOR
It is said that in spring, “love is in the air.” That might be true also in February. After the cold of winter turns a little milder and the limitation of outdoor activities subsides, one feels compelled to “get out there!” You have just one chance to make a first impression, and it would be a shame for it to spoiled by an unattractive smile. Subconsciously, when meeting with others, it is the smile (or lack thereof) that people most notice and remember about your appearance. At the moment, our face masks cover our smiles, whether pretty or not. We hope that mask wearing will not last forever. Still, do not let yourself get caught short in looking
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Diet and heart disease: Good (and bad) eats By Stephen Fedec CONTRIBUTOR
Along with exercise, diet is one of the most important factors impacting your heart health. Simply put, what you eat and drink every day helps shape the health of your heart now and in the Dr. Stephen Fedec future. The good On one side are foods that can reduce your risk of heart disease if you choose them consistently. They include fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat dairy products, and healthy sources of protein, such as beans, eggs, fish, and skinless chicken and other lean meats.
The Mediterranean diet, recommended by the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology, includes many of those heart-healthy foods, as well as the use of olive oil as a healthy source of fat. It’s the only diet that’s proven to reduce risk of stroke and heart attack. While a vegetarian diet can be beneficial for your heart because it excludes meats, which can lead to a lower intake of saturated fats, trans fats and cholesterol, for some people supplements and fortified foods may be necessary to fill nutritional gaps. There are also questions about whether a vegetarian diet decreases cardiovascular events. So far, only the Mediterranean diet is proven to do that. However, there are health benefits from the vegetarian diet that go beyond the cardiac realm. For the right patient, it can be a good choice. If you’re not ready to go vegetarian,
you could just plan a meatless meal once or twice a week to enjoy some of the benefits of reducing meat in your diet. The Bad On the other side of the heart-healthy diet are foods you should avoid or eat only in moderation because they can increase your risk for heart attack and stroke. They include: • Foods and beverages with added sugars. Sugar-sweetened beverages are major culprits. Consuming too much sugar can lead to an increased accumulation of fat, fatty liver disease and Type 2 diabetes. And it can raise your blood pressure, a risk factor for heart attack and stroke. • Full-fat dairy products. These foods are high in saturated fat and cholesterol, both of which can contribute to the accumulation of plaque and other substances in the blood. That can narrow
your arteries, increasing heart attack and stroke risk. • Red and processed meats. These contain saturated fats and trans fats, both of which can make you more vulnerable to heart disease and stroke. • Sodium-rich foods. Many processed foods contain high levels of sodium, which is a component of salt. Too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure. To develop heart-healthy habits, start by making incremental changes. For example, decrease your sugar-sweetened beverage intake by one drink a day, swap regular ground beef for a leaner version and choose 2% milk instead of whole milk. You might not be able to change your entire diet in one day, but even small changes can make a huge impact. Dr. Stephen Fedec is a board-certified cardiologist with Beaufort Memorial Heart Specialists in Okatie and Beaufort.
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Treatments that could aid in reversing look of aging mouth By E. Ronald Finger CONTRIBUTOR
The areas that show age the most are the mouth and eye regions. Of course, if one has an obvious “turkey gobbler” neck or drooping jowls, these are problems too. This discussion is limited to the aging mouth, or the perioral area. The “cutaneous upper lip” is the skin between the nose and the vermillion, the red part of the lip. The “marionettes lines” are the creases below the corners of the mouth. The nasolabial lines are those smile lines between the nose and the corners of the mouth. As we age, the skin becomes thinner, and thin skin wrinkles more than thicker skin. The cutaneous upper lip gets longer vertically. Longer lips hide the teeth and actually turn under making the already thinner vermillion look even thinner. Then, wrinkles occur in upper and lower lips, which everyone hates. The marionette
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Additionally, a filler can be used to fill in the marionette crease. Some of the marionette line problem is from the sagging cheek, and this can be treated with fillers in the cheek, an InstaLift or with a facelift. Surgical correction of a sagging cutaneous upper lip is removing a small strip of skin just under the nose. This scar fits in a natural crease and is difficult to see. It is done under local anesthesia. To turn the corners of the COURTESY FINGER & ASSOCIATES mouth up, a small procedure removes a triangle of tissue from just above the corners of the mouth raising it up according to how between the lip and nose, and also turns the much is removed. The idea is to make the lip outward making it look fuller. The next lips have a happy appearance. non-surgical treatment would be a filler or Finally, Botox or Dysport can be used fat injected into each wrinkle as well as a to weaken the muscles of the lips to help layer to thicken the skin. diminish the wrinkles and even raise the Lips themselves also get thinner, and can of the mouth. Using a combination of S H corner P • procedures D O N AT Ecan diminish the appearbe injected with a long-lasting filler using a Othese • GIVE • micro-cannula instead of a needle to assure ance of the aging lips dramatically. V O LU N smoothness and less bruising. Too much E. Ronald Finger, MD, FACS is a board certi- T filler or injecting in the wrong area of the lip fied plastic surgeon with offices in Savannah and makes people look like ducks. Bluffton. fingerandassociates.com
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Animal rescue, fostering, adoption is true act of love By Amy Campanini
dly and trusting, while Jeffrey was brave, playful and sweet.” Eight weeks later, just before they boarded a plane back to San Francisco, Dana and Caitlin were incredibly sad to say goodbye to their foster kittens, but they
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“Where there is love, there is life.” – Mahatma Gandhi For me, Gandhi’s quote paints a beautiful picture of just how impactful animal rescue can be. This brings to mind the story of a couple who fostered for the first time during the onset of the pandemic. Their life-changing experience illustrates the power of the connection between animal and human. “Palmetto Animal League has a special place in our hearts,” said Dana Jacobs of San Francisco. “Whenever we’re in the Lowcountry, we go spend time in the cat rooms at PAL, giving each of the kitties love.” One of these visits blossomed into something far more profound. “In July 2020, my partner and I spent two months in Bluffton with my parents,” Dana said. “And we convinced them it was the perfect time to foster!”
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So, Dana and her partner, Caitlin Schillings, brought home two kittens. Jeffrey and Grady, recently rescued by PAL, were small and sickly and required special attention. While it was apparent the pair needed Dana and Caitlin, the couple quickly found they too needed the kittens. “They were such a bright light in quarantine,” Dana said. “Grady was so warm, cud-
kept close tabs on the two. “When we heard Grady had been adopted, we were so happy,” said Dana. “Meanwhile, we knew Jeffrey was still at PAL and promised that if he wasn’t adopted by Christmas, we would make him our own.” And that’s exactly how the story unfolded. Hours after returning from the west coast last December, Dana and Caitlin came to
PAL to bring Jeffrey home. “Caitlin and I sat on the floor and all of a sudden, it just seemed to click for Jeffrey,” said Dana. “He remembered us, and he was overjoyed.” Now lovingly known as Tigey, he isn’t the only feline who loves spending time with Dana’s parents in Bluffton. “My mother is now fostering a litter of very young kittens for PAL who need bottle feeding,” said Dana. “She couldn’t stay away!” You too can be part of the rescue process! Share the love with homeless pets by sending a Valentine to the animal lovers in your life. Visit PalmettoAnimalLeague.org and click on “Create a Valentine.” Make a heartfelt donation to send an eCard or print a card at home. Your gift will help save the life of a pet waiting for rescue, proving once more that, “Where there is love, there is life.” Amy Campanini is president of Palmetto Animal League.
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LPGA Girls Golf: Growing the game by starting girls early By Jean Harris CONTRIBUTOR
We are excited to invite young girls, ages 6 to 17, to participate in our 2021 Program of the LPGA Girls Golf Club of Bluffton. It’s been a challenging year for everyone, but fortunately golf is a great sport that is played outside and we
are able to social distance and abide by COVID-19 regulations. The great game of golf will not grow if we don’t introduce the game to children at a young age. That is why fellow LPGA professional Krista Dunton and I began the LPGA Girls Golf Club of Bluffton 12 years ago. Our chapter is one of 500 programs across the country.
LPGA Girls Golf is a perfect way for girls to learn how to play golf, develop existing golf skills through motor skill activities, get fitted for the correct equipment, build new friendships and have fun. This means putting down the clubs and creating time for fun games and activities that catch their attention. Often we’ll cut the drills short and have an Easter egg hunt, decorate a gift for Mother’s Day, throw a pizza party, or have a water balloon toss . . . the list goes on and on. Girls Golf also teaches respect, perseverance and honesty, values that are inherent to the game of golf. The program also allows the older girls opportunities to give back. Local high school golf team members volunteer their time and are E-leaders. This is done through the 5 E’s of Girls Golf: Empower, Enrich, Engage, Exercise and Energize. Girls Golf philosophy is that everyone should learn the FUNdamentals of the
game while engaging in activities that foster positive self-esteem. This year’s program will have six sessions beginning Feb. 28 and run through June 6. We will be using some of the same outstanding facilities we have used in the past for our training sessions: Berkeley Hall, Eagle’s Pointe, Pinecrest, Hilton Head Lakes, and the First Tee of the Lowcountry. The sessions will meet on Sundays from 3-5 p.m. The cost of the program is $100 and scholarships and clubs are available, if needed. Each girl will receive a shirt and gifts from the National program. Deadline for registration is Feb. 8. For more information about this program, email us at girlsgolfbluffton@gmail.com. Dr. Jean Harris is an LPGA Master Professional and teaches at local courses. jean. golfdoctor.harris@gmail.com; golfdoctorjean. com
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Senior softball league seeks players Organizers of Senior Softball Beaufort are looking for players to join it inaugural season, with practices to begin in February. Players 55 and up who love softball and want to play in a league dedicated to fun, safety and competition are invited to sign up. Players are welcome from Beaufort, Hilton Head, Bluffton, and beyond. Organizers Rick Trenary, Doug Newton and David Hofmann will be working with Beaufort County Parks and Recreation, Island Rec Center, area POAs, clubs and local media to promote the league. “We want players of all abilities and will build team rosters to foster friendships, fun and healthy competition,” said Trenary. The league plans to adapt the concepts and rules of successful programs in Charleston, Greenville, and Charlotte. Each of those leagues include tournament caliber players alongside guys who just want to play for fun, without
a beer league atmosphere. Spring and fall seasons will play 16 games each plus playoffs. Practice and pick-up games tentatively scheduled include: Feb. 17, 1-3 p.m. at Burton Wells, Beaufort Feb. 21 at MC Riley Fields, Bluffton Feb. 24 at Barker Field, Hilton Head Island Feb. 28, location TBA The league will sponsor these batting practice and pick-up game sessions in February to give players a chance to meet and feel comfortable. Registration is requested at SeniorSoftballBeaufort.com to help organizers reserve enough fields and provide equipment. The website will also serve as the main communication channel for the league. Watch the website for further details on practice dates, times, and fields, or email info@SeniorSoftballBeaufort.com.
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