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INSIDE • Students get tips on bird-watching during field trip 12A • Reunion party emphasizes ‘state of mind’ is friendship 16A • Get ready for Aldi and slew of new businesses 24A • TCL serves Southern culinary culture 30A • Women might talk a lot, but they also listen well 49A
Oyster beds reopen after wastewater forces closure By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR
Shellfish beds in Battery Creek and on portions of the Broad River are now open for harvesting. South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reopened the beds in mid-February after they were closed Feb. 1 following discovery of wastewater flowing out of split pipe into the waterways. Local waterman Larry Toomer, owner of the Bluffton Oyster Company, said the affected area was not where he harvests his plump shellfish, but for others – including adventurous individuals who take their boats into local waterways in search of same – knowing when an area is open or closed can be healthy knowledge.
The closure came after Beaufort Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA) reported a significant overflow of wastewater into Battery Creek, forcing immediate closure of shell fishing in the creek and portions of the Broad River, from the Broad River Bridge south to Archers Creek and east to Malecon Drive in Parris Island. The overflow was discovered after a BJWSA customer reported a strong sewer odor. When crews responded to the location, they discovered the overflow and began repairs. Laura Renwick, DHEC public information director, said that in this specific incident, BJWSA reported that an estimated 500,000 gallons of wastewater was released. “DHEC has established guidelines that
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A crew from Beaufort Jasper Water and Sewer Authority surveys damages in advance of repairing a corroded pipe that caused an overflow of sewage into Battery Creek.
Bluffton pool closed for possible roof safety issues Beaufort County announced Feb. 22 the immediate closure of Bluffton Pool located at 55 Pritchard St. in Bluffton, due to possible structural deterioration of the roof. “Public safety, the safety of our patrons and children is paramount, said Eric Greenway, county administrator. “A full inspection
and the scope of repairs will be determined in the coming weeks.” The County was notified late Tuesday that the possible damage could create a high probability that the roof structure would fail in the event of high winds or heavy rainfall. A second detailed assessment of the
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Here’s where words nerds crave daily gamer doses By Lynne Cope Hummell EDITOR
If you’re a frequent reader of this column, you know that I love words. I suppose that’s a good quality in a writer and editor. I was one of those children who had learned how to read before she got to 1st grade. By 4th grade, I was working the crossword puzzle in the daily newspaper. I also loved the Jumble, word search, word scramble and any other kind of word puzzle I could find. Later on, and still pre-internet, I bought book after book of word games. When “Wheel of Fortune” first appeared on television, I watched religiously. In my head, I didn’t buy any vowels from Vanna. As my down-time activities have shifted online over the past decade or so I’ve downloaded numerous apps to replace
the games on paper. So no one will be surprised when I confess to being newly obsessed with Wordle, the online word game that challenges players to find the daily “target” five-letter word by trying different words until you get the correct answer. The only clues are that if you get a letter in the right spot, the square turns green. If you have a letter correct, but not in the right spot, it goes yellow. Gray spots are wrong altogether. Oh, and you get just six tries! And you only get one puzzle a day, and it’s the same puzzle for everyone. Pretty tough sell, isn’t it? Not to the 48 gazillion (my guesstimate) players currently waiting for 12:01 a.m. so they can play again! If you haven’t a clue what I’m talking about, you should know that Wordle is the latest online puzzle rage for word lovers. It was created by one Josh Wardle, who said he created it for his partner,
who loves word puzzles. Wardle first published it in October 2021, a mere five months ago. On Nov. 1, 90 people played it. According to the New York Times, two months later, the game had 300,000 regular players. That number has skyrocketed to “millions.” No wonder the NYT purchased the game at the end of January for what they reported was “an undisclosed price in the low-seven figures.” The game has now moved to nytimes.com/games/ wordle. But I digress. The fun starts with a “guess” or “starter” word. Some players use the same word every single day. Some alternate among a few selected favorites, and still others just wing it and try different starter words each day. I started out as a “wing it” player, until it occurred to me that I could game the system a bit by using all the vowels in the first two guesses. Then, I looked up the most commonly
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Ready to start your new business? We can help. By Lisa Sulka CONTRIBUTOR
This week I want to talk about the Don Ryan Center for Innovation and how its programs can help a new business get started. Establishing your own business might seem like a daunting process. However, if you are willing to take action, you can turn your business Lisa Sulka idea into a start-up. Of course, this process will take time and research. Here is a list of some basic steps you need to begin to establish your new business: 1. The first thing that you must do is to form a clear vision for your start-up. Keep in mind that the best business ideas are those that try to solve a specific problem. 2. Another thing that you will need to do to ensure that your start-up will succeed is to research the market. Among the questions you will need to answer is whether there is enough audience for your product and how much competi-
tion you will face. Moreover, take a look at what your competitors are offering. 3. The next step is to determine your target audience. By defining your target audience, you can take specific actions that cater to this audience’s needs, thus beginning to build your much-needed customer base. 4. In the beginning, you will have a lot of questions and doubts. One of the best ways to solve these is to reach out to various industry insiders and hear what they have to say. Their expertise and experience will give you pointers on how to get through this challenging process. 5. Your start-up’s intellectual property, or IP, includes your patents and trade-
marks. By securing your IP from the beginning, you make sure that you protect your company from all the others that might try to copy you. 6. One more step that you need to take to establish your start-up is to write a business plan. Since you have already conducted market research, you already have the data you need to support your ideas and vision. 7. The truth is that one person cannot undertake all the responsibilities of a business. For this reason, you need to figure out what talents are required for the smooth operation of your business and how large your team should be. 8. Lastly, the most important step is funding your start-up. Figure out how you will finance your project. All of these steps allow you to build a secure base for the establishment of your start-up. The Don Ryan Center for Innovation is here to support your start-up and allow you to find the success you desire. The DRCI is a department of the Town of Bluffton. To get started, call 843-540-0405 or email DonRyanInfo@ townofbluffton.com. Lisa Sulka is the mayor of the Town of Bluffton. lsulka@townofbluffton.com
Letter to the Editor To the Editor: I loved Editor Lynne Hummell’s “Finding life’s little pleasure in nature’s little gifts” in the Feb. 15, 2022, Bluffton Sun. It brought to mind some past photography experiences. In the 1970s, I was on a business trip to Sweden. One day, walking through a lovely area with very old buildings and vast green lawns. I saw a charming pot of geraniums perched on top of a tree stump. I lay on the ground to take a close-up, side angle photo of the planting. That photo still hangs in my home. I’d only just started getting into photography. When I returned home, I was
showing my pictures to a co-worker who I knew to be a good photographer. When he saw my geranium shot, he smiled and said “That’s an interesting angle. ... I wouldn’t have thought to shoot the plant from your perspective.” Because he was so good and I was just a beginner, I thought I’d won the lottery from his praise. My partner has a fabulous eye for all kinds of things. I never tire poring through his myriad of photos taken through many years. There is one of a skyscraper in Manhattan. He had lain on the sidewalk, pointed his camera upward to capture that angle of the building. You can imagine the people walking around
him. Here in Sun City, many of us revel in postings of photos of whatever moon is on display that month. Some of the photos are wondrous. For me, just looking up at a little white ball in the sky doesn’t cut it. I love to spot a huge, orange ball on the rise over a neighboring street, especially if clouds surround it. As Lynne suggested we should practice observatory behavior to obtain calmness. I try – but usually wind up running for the camera.
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What a great and special time to be this age 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 –
Bill Bollin, Bluffton: “The best thing is that I don’t have to have my life messed up by social media like some teenagers.”
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Lyndee Simoneaux, Bluffton: “I’m so much wiser than I used to be – and I make wiser decisions.”
who are willing to participate. If we find you, we hope you will want to respond. At the State of Mind Reunion Feb.
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19 at Oyster Factory Park on the May River, we asked: “What’s the best thing about being the age you right now?”
Jim Taylor, Bluffton: “It’s easy to avoid some of the mistakes I used to walk straight into.”
Chris Poschmann, Bluffton: “The best thing is I can enjoy every day to the fullest and be grateful.”
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The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) tripled externally sponsored funding during 2021. While the university averaged a respectable $1,025,000 during the previous four years, last year faculty and staff brought in $3,323,458 in external funding. The increases are attributable to a variety of factors, including increased faculty focus on problem solving, the maturation of a core group of productive researchers, and increases in research and development (R&D) allocations from federal and nonfederal sources. Chancellor Al Panu frequently cites the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ call for public comprehensive universities to be “stewards of place.” To that end, our faculty and staff have taken to heart a core element of USCB’s mission to “respond to regional needs,” aligning their efforts with projects critical to the progress and sustainability of our region. Funding in 2021 went toward a range of projects related to our service area, including the study of the health of our coastal waterways, water quality and bacterial source tracking, cybersecurity education, sustaining Gullah-Geechee agro-culture, Reconstruction era education, and math camps for underserved high school students. Faculty also received funding for research projects whose impact extends beyond the Lowcountry, including antibiotic research from shark microbe communities and energy-efficient high performance computing. Grants were secured from federal agencies like the Department of Defense (DOD), National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), National Science Foundation (NSF), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA). Faculty and staff also received funding from regional sources such as the Port Royal Sound Foundation, the Spring Island Trust, the Town of Bluffton, Beaufort County, and the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.
Research funding is a key indicator of the university’s impact and its standing among peer institutions – and beyond. External awards average per full-time equivalent (FTE) student at USCB is $1,864, an amount higher than many doctoral degree-granting institutions classified as “high research,” or R2 designation in the Carnegie classification. Resources attracted by the university on an annual basis enable our faculty to advance knowledge and discovery across multiple disciplines, identify and address challenges facing our region, and drive innovation and economic growth. The increase in research funding demonstrates how federal agencies and other organizations believe in the expertise of our faculty to enhance quality of life in the Lowcountry and beyond. Moreover, increased research funding directly impacts USCB’s students. Since experiential learning (learning by doing) is a cornerstone of a USCB education, many of our faculty engage students in their research via community-partnered projects, summer research experiences, and collaborations in professional publications and conference proceedings. As a result of direct faculty involvement, USCB has seen a significant increase in students garnering nationally competitive awards and gaining admission into highly competitive graduate and professional schools. The increase in external funding is a fitting tribute to the stellar efforts of Dr. Amy Sears, who retired as director of research at the end of February. Replacing her will be Dr. Cindy Lahar, who will continue to mentor and cultivate grants-seeking faculty and staff. As USCB continues its commitment to improving quality of life in the Lowcountry and beyond though research and service, we are as excited for the future as we are about our recent successes. Eric Skipper, Ph.D., is provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at University of South Carolina Beaufort.
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OYSTERS from page 1A require permit holders to determine which types of releases are significant and require reporting,” she said. “However, permit holders must report any spill that is more than 500 gallons in size, poses an immediate danger to human health or the environment, or any amount that impacts waters of the state.” The cause of the overflow was determined to be the result of an 18-inch horizontal split in the ductile iron main. Once the soil was eroded, that exposed the pipeline to saltwater during high tides, eventually leading to premature failure of the pipe. “The wastewater was right out of the sewer on its way to be treated. What happened was there was a pipe that was a few feet in front of the outfall of a 54-inch storm drain pipe. In time the stormwater washed away the soil that was covering the ductile,” said BJWSA spokesperson Pamela Flasch. Section 48-1-95 of the South Carolina Pollution Control Act defines a “significant spill” as a discharge of at least 5,000 gallons of untreated or partially treated domestic sewage. When a spill or overflow is discovered, permit holders are required to contact
the local DHEC office within 24 hours and report the incident, which BJWSA did. “After this incident, we conducted an after-action analysis with multiple departments throughout BJWSA to assess the event and identify any necessary follow-up actions,” said Flasch. “As a result of this pipe failure, our preventive maintenance group will use GIS data to identify force mains at a higher risk for potential corrosion that could lead to a pipe failure.” BJWSA is also looking into using alternative pipe materials, such as PVC and high density polyethylene that could be used
where pipes are at a higher risk for corrosion. “To protect public health, a 21-day closure for shellfish is the requirement minimum for a harvesting area impacted by sewage,” said Renwick. “Any discharge of sewage into the environment is undesirable and has the potential to impact water quality. When a sewage leak or spill occurs, it’s important for the responsible utility to make immediate repairs to stop the leak and clean up as much of the discharge as possible as quickly as possible.” DHEC personnel do not usually conduct
the actual cleanup of a spill site, but they are available to provide support and ensure any discharge to the environment is properly addressed. The closure was a federal requirement under the Food and Drug Administration’s National Shellfish Sanitation Program. The NSSP is a federal and state cooperative program that monitors the sanitary control of shellfish produced and sold for human consumption nationally and internationally. “Water quality can change very quickly, but in general, people should not be in direct contact with a body of water that’s impacted by a sewage spill until it’s known that bacteria levels within the waterway are within normal range,” Renwick said. “Once the spill ceases, water quality and plant and animal life typically recover quickly.” For more information on clam and oyster harvesting areas in Beaufort County, call DHEC’s Beaufort Environmental Affairs Office at 843-846-1030 or visit scdhec.gov/ shellfish. Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.
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The recent four-day weekend offered bird-watchers across the country and around the world the opportunity to check on their avian neighbors. Now observing its 25th year, the Great Backyard Bird Count encourages people of all ages to become citizen scientists and “watch, learn about, count, and celebrate birds.” For dozens of local students, the count began with a classroom presentation on why they should learn about birds and their environments. Then it was time to explore the great outdoors on their school campuses. Former Beaufort County middle school science teacher Lois Lewis was one of three volunteers with Hilton Head Audubon who visited Bluffton and Hilton Head schools to lead students on a bird discovery walk. During a field trip with eighth-grade science class student at H.E. McCracken Middle School, as the group walked school grounds, Lewis shared her knowledge of local species. “In the vision statement, we seek to edu-
cate and inspire people to be good stewards of our local natural environment,” said Lewis. “Birds are basically an indicator species, and when we help the birds we help the whole environment. They depend on the same ecosystems as we humans do.” Even if students don’t intend to become birders, she said, they can become supporters. “One of the stories in the presentation talks about the canary in the coal mine, and shows a miner looking in the canary cage,” Lewis said. “It’s a story all the children can tell others, and spread the word about how important it is to keep the bird populations healthy. When birds start crashing in number and species, we’re in trouble.” Canaries would be carried down into mines as indicators of the presence of carbon monoxide the miners could not smell. When the canary weakened or stopped singing, it was a warning that the miners should leave immediately. Outside, students were paired up to share binoculars for the exploration. Coastal Discovery Museum loaned 22 sets of binoculars
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Andre Cavalheiro, Collin Hinchey, Julien Hatcher and Christopher Sigler listen as Lois Lewis plays on an app the songs of birds they have seen on their field trip.
to supplement several pairs that belonged to the Hilton Head organization. Knowing how to use them was the first outdoor lesson. “They all know what binoculars are, but most do not how to work them. We talk about identifying the birds and where to look,” said Lewis. “Then when they know what to look for and can spot the red feathers or other markings in their binoculars, they get excited, and many of them are turned on to bird watching for the rest of their lives.” The walk around the school campus ranged from scanning the sky for birds, examining the winged occupants of the nearby retention pond, and heading to the woods at the other end of the campus. For some students, it was a great way to be outside and not in a classroom. For others it was an opportunity to learn and a chance to add to experiences shared with family members. “The birds I got to see today, I never really got to see them up close before,” said Alaia Weidner. “I like it a lot,” said Abisai Reyes. “My dad helps me look for birds.” At the pond, the young birders caught sight of yellow rump warblers, crows and red-winged blackbirds while both black and turkey vultures wheeled overhead, searching for carrion. A male red-winged blackbird took exception to hearing another blackbird’s call when Lewis played a recording on her phone.
“He’s just going to be irritated, and he’s answering that these are his female birds,” Lewis said. Lewis demonstrated one of the many bird-watching phone applications available, much to the amusement of her audience. “This is just to get the kids involved in something that is bigger than they are. They can do field science like this just looking around,” she said. While a killdeer flitted around the ground behind them, on the edge of the woods, Keisean Buchanan, Sophie Belloso and others focused on other feathered fowls high in the trees. A particularly busy downy woodpecker kept several birders entertained as he climbed a tree devouring bugs along the way. “This is my first experience birdwatching. It’s fun,” Buchanan said. “I’d like to find out more about every bird there is.” The Great Backyard Bird Count takes place in February every year. Numerous bird apps, such as the free Merlin app from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, can be found in app stores and online. For more information about local bird-watching opportunities, visit hiltonheadaudubon.org. Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.
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Party shows our State of Mind is united in making new friends By Tim Wood CONTRIBUTOR
It was a Bluffton kind of event to the core, the kind of gathering that would spring up organically when the town population was lucky to push 500 residents. The Feb. 19 Bluffton State of Mind Reunion was born out of the passion of the folks participating in the “You Know You’re From Bluffton When …” Facebook group. Bluffton native Michael Reynolds started the page years ago to share his passion for the town’s history and the people that his hometown so unique. Much like the pre-2000s population, the number of regulars to the page was in the hundreds for much of the page’s early existence. But over the past 18 months, the group’s membership has grown exponentially. Maybe it’s the new wave of residents taking an interest in their new home, maybe it was all the long-timers confined to their homes during the pandemic. Whatever the reasons, one thing was
clear: History has become cool again. “It is so exciting to see how the page is growing, all the folks sharing their remembrances and making this an oral history of the town,” said Reynolds. “It has really been an exciting mix of newcomers wanting to soak up every bit of Bluffton they can and the folks that made this town so special sharing their memories with every new photo we put up.” That mix is no better exhibited than in the group admin pairing of native Reynolds with relative newcomer Paul Tollefson, who moved to the Lowcountry in 2002 and made his home in Bluffton in 2009. Tollefson has been relentless in uncovering long-lost photographs, documents and publications like the Bluffton Eccentric and sharing them on the page. As more and more natives started sharing their memories triggered by seeing the photos, a rallying cry began to spring GEORGINA KIMBALL up. “Hey, we ought to get everyone in the Iva Welton, Emmett McCracken, Oliver Brown and Michael Reynolds stop for a photo at the State group together.” of Mind Reunion Feb. 19 at Oyster Factory Park. The four are passionate about the history in and around Bluffton.
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Wine tasting to benefit local nonprofit creating libraries Libraries for Kids International, a local nonprofit, will host a wine tasting with charcuterie and dessert from 6 to 9 p.m. April 23 at the Rotary Community Center in Oscar Frazier Park, 11 Recreation Court in Bluffton. The event will benefit children in rural Kenya with little or no internet and no school libraries. Libraries for Kids International was founded in 2019 by Roy Austin of Bluffton. He discovered the needs of the children there when he took a bucket-list safari trip to Kenya. Libraries for Kids has created libraries in 1,609 (out of 6,700) schools in Kenya, impacting 360,000 kids in less than three years. The need in Kenya is great, and other countries are on a waiting list. The organization is the recipient of the Greater Bluffton Chamber 2020 award for best local nonprofit.
When You Endow, You Ensure. The Arnold Fields Community Endowment Projects Fund is at the forefront of a rich, yet often untold, story of the Rosenwald Schools that were built exclusively for Black children across the segregated South. One of these schools remains in Hampton County - the Gifford School. Charlie Grant, Jr. and Roy Hollingsworth are using this endowment fund at the Community Foundation to restore some of this
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The event also will include a presentation by Juan Carlos of Tacaron, a specialty wine shop in Okatie; a silent auction; raffles; and door prizes for all attendees. Items are now being accepted for the auction. Tickets for the event are $125 each. Tables of eight may be reserved. For more information, sponsorships, and to purchase tickets, contact Austin at 843-597-4826 or libraries4kids@gmail. com or visit libraries4kids.org.
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REUNION from page 16A Reynolds and Tollefson are both doers and made the gathering happen with help from town officials and folks like Town Council member Larry Toomer, who offered $12 buckets of oysters for the event. Oyster Factory Park was filled with food trucks, bring-your-own beverages, the music of Lowcountry Boil and more than 500 people on the slightly chilly, vest-weather evening. Reynolds brought in a series of speakers to share their memories of growing up in Bluffton. Folks like 85-year-old Lonnie Beach shared tales of growing up on Calhoun Street. The family ran a store in the 1940s and ’50s which a then-teenage Beach turned into a dance hall, The Limbo Room, in the late 50s. Beach and Reynolds used to go see a popular band at the Bamboo Ranch in Port Wentworth and convinced the band to come play in Bluffton. The overflow crowd of the event caused such a ruckus that the entire downtown become a parking lot. “The mayor at the time, Dan Heyward, was not thrilled with the crowd,” Reynolds recalled. “He walked up to us and
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Old and new friends gathered on the banks of the May River to celebrate together at the State of Mind Reunion Feb. 19 at Oyster Factory Park.
tried to get words out, but he had a little stuttering issue. He was so hot and bothered, he couldn’t get any words out. He just turned around and stormed off.” Two nights later, Town Council voted to ban live music events in Bluffton. Heyward’s granddaughter and Reynolds’ regular partner on the history lecture circuit, Anne Heyward, also shared stories with the crowd, along with fellow oral historians Oliver Brown and Emmett McCracken. “I was just so happy to get up and talk to this group. It was great to be among so many folks who cared about the town, both folks I’ve known for 50 years and folks I just met that night,” McCracken said of the event. “It was a wonderful night. You know, not everyone had the same experience growing up here. We went through segregation and ‘separate but equal,’” Brown said. “But when you can get folks together and share those collective experiences and truly begin to know and understand each
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other, that’s what brings a town together. And we’re growing, yes, but it’s quite clear there are a lot of folks still in love with Bluffton and focused on keeping the spirit of this town alive.” That sentiment was shared by countless ticket holders who took to the Facebook group to share their joy over the event. “I loved the entire experience,” said attendee Sissy Ziech. “I told myself that I should speak to 25 people, and I sure did that. I made some new friends and learned a lot about Bluffton.” “I thought it went great, and am already looking forward to next year,” said Thomas Heyward. “Michael, you and Paul knocked it out of the park,” said native Mike Niver. “Please do it again! So wonderful to see old friends, make new ones and hear delicious stories,” said Christina Poschmann. Reynolds said the event was such a success that he and Tollefson are determined to make it an annual party. He has already reserved the park for Feb. 18, 2023. “We immediately asked for feedback from folks and we got so many great ideas for how to make it even better for the future,” Reynolds said. This was never intended to be a money-making venture, but Reynolds said one of the great side benefits of the events was that once all costs were covered, there was close to $2,000 left to make dona-
tions to historical groups around town. Reynolds said nearly $1,500 will be donated to the Heyward House, with $300 going to the M.C. Riley Alumni Association to help them complete a report on the history of the school. And $100 was donated to the First Zion Baptist Church, who allowed eventgoers to park closer to the party site. “This group and the resurgence of excitement in the history of the town, it’s really made me fall in love with Bluffton all over again,” Reynolds said. “I saw folks I haven’t seen for 40 years – like Alec Ulmer, and met folks I’d only talked to on the page. It was just so much fun. I think a lot of new friends were made. I know I made a bunch.” Reynolds said one thing that will change is the event’s name, which will forever be known moving forward as the “State of Mind Shindig.” “I think some folks got the wrong idea with the word ‘reunion,’ like it was only for old-timers,” Reynolds said. “That crowd was 50-50 with old-timers and newcomers, that was so exciting. And everyone left knowing that no matter how long you’ve been here, you’re a part of Bluffton.” Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. Contact him at timwood@blufftonsun.com.
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Noteworthy • Joby Warrick, a national security reporter covering terrorism, rogue states and weapons proliferations, will be the guest speaker for a World Affairs Council of Hilton Head program at 10 a.m. March 4 at First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway on Hilton Head Island. Warrick has covered national security, the environment and the Middle East. He is the author of three books, and was awarded a 2016 Pulitzer Prize for nonfiction for his “Black Flags: The Rise of Isis.” The event is open to the public. For fees, reservations and more information, call 843-384-6758 or visit wachh.org/ events. • Maye River Quilters will meet via Zoom at 10 a.m. March 5. To get a 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 843-530-
1244. • The next Bluffton Second Saturday Divorce Workshop will be held at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 11. Register for the live, online workshop at BlufftonSecondSaturday.com The workshops are held the second Friday of each month and are for women only. The workshop is part of Wife.org, a national 501(c)(3) organization.
This group will meet in person to gain from relationships with people who have similar challenges. Each meeting features a video seminar and a support group discussion led by peoplewho have experienced grief and rebuilt their lives. Cost is $25 and includes a workbook for journaling and personal study exercises. GriefShare is non-denominational. For more information and to register, call Carol Moorehead at 973-214-2529.
• GriefShare is a weekly seminar and support group designed to help individuals rebuild their life after a loved one dies. The initial GriefShare support groups were so successful that a new group will begin March 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mills Education Building of Providence Presbyterian Church at 171 Cordillo Parkway, on Hilton Head. The group is open to all. Each session is “self-contained,” so participants need not attend in sequence. Any missed sessions can be picked up in the next 13-week cycle.
• The annual Charity Oyster Roast sponsored by the Bluffton American Legion, Post 205 will be held March 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Bluffton’s Oyster Factory Park. The event will include all-you-can-eat oysters, pulled pork, beans and coleslaw. Beer will be available for sale. Cost is $50 per person; children under 12 pay $5 each. For more information, call Brother Kitty at 843-227-0632 or Michael Miranda at 843-304-1514 pr email americanlegionpost205@yahoo.com.
• United Way of the Lowcountry’s Women United is seeking nominations for its 2022 Woman of the Year Award. The prestigious award recognizes a Lowcountry woman who, through a lifetime of service-work and volunteerism, has made a difference in our community. Nominations are being accepted until 5 p.m. March 8. The nomination form can be found online at uwlowcountry. org/2022wuaward. Nominees need not be affiliated or associated with United Way of the Lowcountry to be eligible. Entries will be judged by a Women United committee. The Women United 2022 Woman of the Year Award will be presented during the 10th annual Power of the Purse Gala on March 24 at Saltus River Grill in Beaufort. For more information contact Bethany Marcinkowski at 843-837-2000 or bethanym@uwlowcountry.org.
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Aldi makes it official: There have been rumors for close to four years that popular discount grocer Aldi was coming to the area. The company founded in Germany has about 2,000 stores in 36 states and had filed plans with the Beaufort County Design Review Board in June 2018. Those approvals expired after a year, but the retailer resubmitted the plans in August 2021 and were reapproved soon after to build at 1131 Fording Island Road in a 21,000-squarefoot space that was previously planned to be a Fresh Market. The company also submitted plans Jan. 28 to change the awnings in front of the building from the Fresh Market colors to match their orange and blue logo. On Feb. 4, Aldi began advertising for a fulltime assistant store manager position at the location. Both county and Aldi officials have confirmed that the location is planned to
open by the end of 2022 as part of Aldi’s 150-store national expansion. The grocer will occupy the end-unit space in the shopping plaza at the corner of U.S. 278 and Burnt Church Road that currently includes Hobby Lobby and PGA Tour Superstore. We will now go from zero Aldis in Beaufort County to two apparently, as the company also plans to open in the new Beaufort Station shopping center at the southwest corner of Robert Smalls Parkway and Parris Island Gateway in Beaufort. For now, the closest way to scratch that Aldi itch is by traveling to their Pooler location. New restaurant coming to Main Street: Limoncello Cibo Italiano is the name of a new Italian restaurant coming to 1203 Main St. behind the original Frankie Bones in Main Street Village. Co-owners Jose Islas and Paul Paulauskas worked for more than a decade together at Truffles Café and will now bring their expertise in their first restaurant. Islas said the duo are waiting on permits and approvals and renovating the space in hopes of mid-spring opening.
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UPDATE from page 26A native who did his first culinary training on Hilton Head Island before working at restaurants in Los Angeles and later opening his own restaurant in Ohio. Krya is the name of his only son, and in Turkish it means peace, kindness and the biggest favor from God. Kyra will offer a wide variety of appetizers, wood-fired flatbread pizzas, salads, sandwiches and lunch and dinner entrees using only the freshest ingredients. Olgun said he always dreamed of returning to the Lowcountry with his wife and three kids and now he looks forward to becoming part of the community and a family gathering spot. kyrarestaurant.net. Unique concept coming to Mathews Drive Robert Costello has been in the hospitality business for 30 years. He’s been a bar manager for celebrity chef Robert Irvine and helped launched eateries from New York to Los Angeles. He has been in the Lowcountry for the past 15 years and most recently owned Munchies in Main Street Village.
Now Costello is getting ready to open Public Kitchen and Wine Bar in Port Royal Plaza, with a grand opening planned for March 11. Costello said the space at 95 Mathews Drive will be an ever-evolving venue with live music, togo meals and a commissary kitchen that will both be rented out for private chefs and used to offer area corporate chefs a chance to be the celebrity chef for the evening cooking their own menu. Costello plans to host food trucks on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and has designed the tapas and wine bar after a 1920 speakeasy, complete with a full array of old-school cocktails. Public Kitchen will also feature an emerging artist each month, with a wall dedicated to the artist’s work and a special event hosting the artist once per month. The venue will be a 25-and-older venue with cigars for sale. For more information, look for “publickitchenwinebarhhi” on Facebook. Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. Contact him at timwood@blufftonsun.com.
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Sporting clays event to benefit PFS The 11th Sporting Clays Shoot to benefit Pockets Full of Sunshine will be held March 11 at the historic Forest City Gun Club in Savannah. Proceeds raised from this fund-raising event will help grow the nonprofit PFS, which creates vocational and social opportunities for adults with disabilities in Hilton Head Island and Bluffton. The event draws shooters of all levels and the venue, which is America’s oldest continuously operating skeet, trap and sporting clays shooting club, is particularly appealing to shooting sports aficionados. Hilton Head residents Fuzzy Davis and Carol Bartholomew and their committee work tirelessly to create this unique fundraiser, with its authentic atmosphere of spirited camaraderie and competition. “This annual sporting clays event has an awesome vibe,” said Davis. “At the end of the day, it doesn’t really matter how many clays you’ve broken because you are participating and having fun in support of a great cause.” Participants, sponsors, and volunteers
are treated to a one-of-a-kind experience with a day of food, exhibition, shooting, awards and reception. The day also includes an auction highlighting handcrafted and screen-printed items made by special needs adults. This year’s gun raffle is the popular Caesar Guerini Tempio Light field gun, featuring a forged action foreend assembly crafted from a high-tech aluminum alloy. Raffle tickets are available for $25 each or five for $100. The winner does not need to be present. The event is open to shooters of all abilities. Register online at pocketsfullofsun.org, or call Bartholomew at 843-384-1315.
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The power of a good estate plan is that it will provide you peace of mind, it will protect you, your privacy, your dignity, your property, and your loved ones. It will help preserve your wealth by avoiding unnecessary probate administration, unnecessary estate taxes, and unnecessary acceleration of income taxes. What is a good estate plan? Everyone wants to reduce or avoid legal fees, court costs, and taxes, both estate and income. Also, many people want to ensure their property will stay in their family bloodline. They want to make sure their assets will be protected from long term care costs wiping them out. To accomplish these goals, we spell out who can handle your affairs upon incapacity or death so the court does not need to be involved. We use powers of attorney and properly funded revocable trusts. We help our clients update beneficiaries on life insurance, annuities and retirement plans so that they are properly coordinated to work properly. One million dollars going through probate generates a fee to the treasurer of about $1,800. This is easily avoided if you plan ahead. If your child inherits $1 million from you free of trust, they could merge that with their spouse and lose half of that if they became divorced. They could lose it in a lawsuit. With good planning, we can avoid that. What should you do if you want to har-
ness the power of a good estate plan to give you peace of mind? First, identify your assets and their initial cost. Those include real estate interests, retirement accounts, life insurance, annuities, brokerage accounts, certificates of deposit, royalties, partnership interests and more. Determine who owns each asset. Is it in your name alone? Is it in your spouse’s name alone? Is it in both names? All of these details can be a bit overwhelming if you try to do it yourself. That is why you need professional assistance. Second, determine which people you trust the most to handle your financial affairs and to make medical decisions for you in the event you are incapable of making such decisions. Consider first, second and more choices as alternates. Third, determine which people you want to benefit. This is usually spouse and children. Fourth, schedule a meeting with an estate planning attorney. Make sure they are well qualified and experienced to handle these matters for you. If they have earned an advanced legal degree in the subject of estate planning, that is a good indication that they are well qualified. If they have engaged exclusively in estate and asset protection planning for more than ten years, they have sufficient experience. Learn how they perform their service. Find out exactly what is included in the service. 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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EDUCATION
TCL dishing up second serving of Southern culinary culture
By Leigh Copeland CONTRIBUTOR
What could make TCL’s newly opened Culinary Institute of the South even better? A food museum of course. That’s just what’s in the works. The Foodseum – an interactive museum experience dedicated to Southern food – is currently in development and set to open in late 2022 onsite at the institute in Bluffton. The Foodseum will be the first of its kind in the region and will attract residents and tourists alike to discover the area’s rich food heritage. Its Bluffton location sits perfectly between Charleston, S.C., and Savannah, Ga., two of the most popular Southern cities in America. While students are working toward degrees and credentials, community members and visitors will be able to explore and increase their understanding, appreciation and firsthand knowledge of Southern food and its unique history and culture. The Foodseum will showcase immersive educational exhibits ranging from an interactive food growth map to a photographic collection of quintessential Southern dishes along with a look into their origins and ingredients. A broad collection of artifacts from old flour sacks to farming tools will be on display. Photographs and video profiles will feature Southern chefs and their favorite foods. Rotating themes will feature Gullah, Geechee, local seafood, farm to table, and more. Though its physical footprint is only about 1,200 square feet, programming like tasting events, guest chef lectures, and other
hands-on seminars will expand the experience. TCL has enlisted the help of a number of local and national experts to ensure the museum is engaging, educational and fun for all ages. For example, Jonathan Haupt, executive director of the Pat Conroy Literary Center in Beaufort, and Charlie Clark, vice president for marketing for the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, are active members of the advisory committee. In addition, curatorial advisors Liz Williams, founder of the Southern Food and Beverage Museum in New Orleans, and chef and scholar Kevin Mitchell of Charleston, have been hard at work guiding the development and collection of authentic and accurate content. Other community members are also helping to ensure a unique experience. The Sun City Hilton Head Woodworkers Guild is constructing the centerpiece table of the Foodseum. Just as the dinner table has been the heart of conversations among families and friends, this 12-foot-by-3.5-foot wide table will invite gathering and discussion around Southern food and history. In fact, each end of the table will be fashioned to resemble rice gates like those used in cultivation centuries ago. While the Culinary Institute of the South’s graduates will directly support the Lowcountry’s travel and tourism industry, the Foodseum will become its own destination. That’s what we call the perfect pairing. Leigh Copeland is the assistant vice president of marketing and public relations for Technical College of the Lowcountry.
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HEALTH
Spring time is the perfect time to refresh and renew your skin By Oswald Lightsey Mikell CONTRIBUTOR
Spring is just around the corner, and with a new season, it’s a great time to think about a refresh for your skin. The winter weather can take its toll on your skin. And aging can cause fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, and sometimes hollowed areas around the eyes and cheeks. Oswald Mikell You may also experience a noticeable loss of firmness on the hands and neck. And while you can’t stop or even slow down this process, there are some things you can do to help gain a new and refreshed appearance. While good skin care – including sun protection, gentle cleansing,
and quitting smoking can keep your skin healthy and glowing for years to come, there are multiple dermatological treatment options available. Q. What can I do to help improve the appearance of my skin? A. If you’re looking for a smoother and refreshed appearance, there are a variety of treatments available to improve damaged skin. Dermabrasion, laser resurfacing, chemical peeling, microdermabrasion, and some topical treatments can restore your skin. Injectable fillers work well for people with busy lifestyles who do not want the inconvenience of downtime. Q. What causes the skin to age? A. Over time, the skin loses its underlying layers of fat, and the production of collagen and elastin fibers slows. As a result, the skin loses its fullness. There are two distinct types of aging: aging caused by the genes we
inherit, and aging caused by environmental factors, such as exposure to the sun’s rays or smoking. Q. Can I do anything to get rid of brown spots? A. You may be noticing flat gray, brown or black spots on your face, hands, shoulders and arms. These are the areas most exposed to the sun. Liver spots – also called age spots and solar lentigines – can be lightened with skin-bleaching products, or removed. Avoiding the sun and using sunscreen can help prevent future dark skin spots. Q. My skin feels dry and itches. What causes this? A. Dry skin is one of the major causes of itchiness in skin. Aging, cold weather and sun damage reduce the capacity of the skin to moisturize itself – so the skin becomes dry and itchy. Moisture is essential for the skin barrier to perform well. There’s less
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Restorative therapies: Not just for professional athletes By Brad E. Fraum CONTRIBUTOR
With the excitement of the Super Bowl and the professional athletes we watch, the question always arises: “How do their bodies handle the game?” In recent news, both chiropractic and restorative medicine have been found to be one of the top answers of maintaining and even reversing the effects of this physically demanding sport. However, it has been found these therapies are not just for the professional athlete, but also for the everyday individual. Restorative medicine and chiropractic therapies have changed the game for NFL football players. Blown-out knees, joint pain, spinal damage and neck sprains are just some of the many injuries that football players can experience in their career. Often symptoms are quelled with prescription pain pills and habit-forming solutions which eventually prove to be harmful after long-term use.
However, two of the secret solutions for many football players such as Tom Brady, Jarvis Green, Sidney Rice, and Aaron Curry, to name a few, is restorative medicine and chiropractic therapy. These alternative solutions not only help to speed up injury recovery but also help to maintain the longevity as athletes. Who better to attest to this than Tom Brady himself, who is an avid believer in regular chiropractic adjustments. “Chiropractic just makes you feel so much better,” Brady said. “When I walk out of the
clinic, I feel like I’m about three inches taller and everything’s in place.” Players today are more educated on alternative therapies instead of the common treatments of the past that include multiple surgeries and pharmaceutical drugs that don’t always solve the root causes. Restorative therapies have become the goto solutions for many athletes, and today – more than ever – the general public to help maintain youthfulness but more importantly revive mobility they once enjoyed in life. Recent studies have shown the healing
capabilities that restorative medicine has had for those who suffer all levels of joint pain and ailments. When accompanied with consistent chiropractic therapies, the results have been life-changing for many. When an injury aggravates or causes misalignment in the spine or extremity joints, the body must devote a great deal of effort and resources in the way of compensation. Restorative medicine and chiropractic alignment helps to support the body and remove some of the stress and pressures often associated with injury or strains. When you find yourself limiting daily activities that you once enjoyed or wincing and stretching a little too often to relieve persistent pain, it may be time to consider a chiropractic adjustment or restorative therapy for improved overall body health and flexibility to live the life you once loved. Dr. Brad E. Fraum is the owner of Fraum Center for Restorative Health and has been practicing restorative therapies for more than 30 years in the Lowcountry. fraum.com.
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All Saints Garden Tour back for 2022 After a two-year absence due to pandemic concerns, the 33rd All Saints Garden Tour returns to the lineup of spring events, set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 21. The tour will include six beautiful gardens, many with water views on Hilton Head Island and Bluffton. This year there will just be the tour of gardens. The other traditional events associated with the Tour, the luncheon, bake sale and boutique are suspended due to the uncertainties associated with COVID. As usual, the proceeds from the Tour will support six local charities. Details will be available on the website at allsaintsgardentour.com. The original artwork by Neil Clark, shown here, will be on the poster and ticket booklet. Additional information will be announced as details are finalized.
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Tuesday Market returns to Sea Pines The Farmers & Makers Market returns March 15 for its ninth season in The Shops at Sea Pines Center. Each Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., two dozen growers, artisans, bakers, and fisher folk will present their work, their catch and their produce in the plaza. “We use the off-season to talk to growers and discover what’s new, to meet new producers, and to make sure we carry on what’s working,” said Campbell Thorp of Lowcountry Produce, a key organizer of the weekly event. “What the growers appreciate here is the facilities, the setting, and the interest that people bring to Sea Pines.” An ever-changing array of colorful
produce appears each week as growers select from crops at their peak. In addition to the food producers, the dozen or so artisans – or “makers” – on display are personally committed to the Market, and the bar they have to clear is that what you see is what they made themselves. Residents and visitors alike discover something new, including the latest word on what’s going on around the island. “People tell us that finding out the inside scoop is one of the things that keeps them coming back to the Farmers & Makers Market,” Campbell said. “It helps set their agenda for the week.” For more information, visit shop-sp. com/fmm.
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HEALTH
What does poor sleep quality have to do with dental issues? By Matthew Mastrorocco CONTRIBUTOR
Do you wake up feeling tired, have bags under your eyes, and feel exhausted during the day? Do you snore, or have you been told you stop breathing at night? You might be wondering why a dentist is inquiring about energy levels and sleep habits, but there may be a direct connection to your mouth. These are all symptoms that you are waking up at night due to a blocked airway, an often undiagnosed disorder called “sleep apnea.” It is a serious, life-long medical condition that can impact every aspect of your life. Many dental hygienists screen for sleep apnea at your routine visit. In addition to the symptoms above, when your dental hygienist or dentist finds wear on your teeth surfaces, it indicates grinding – which is often linked to attempts to open
the airway. People clench and grind their teeth in an effort to open their airway. A dry mouth is also associated with sleep apnea. If your screening suggests you have
sleep apnea, a comfortable, night-time oral appliance, such as a custom-made SomnoDent device, will push your lower jaw forward and prevent you from blocking your airway. Sleep appliances are very
successful and are often linked to lower blood pressure. A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is another common, easy and efficient solution for sleep apnea. Your dental hygienist or dentist will determine if your sleep apnea is more complex and can refer you to a sleep specialist, who might wish to conduct a sleep study. Even if they don’t ask, make sure to mention any of these symptoms when you see your dentist, hygienist or physician. When left untreated, sleep apnea can exacerbate conditions like high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, liver problems, and dementia. Advancements in medical technology can help you enjoy more restful nights and improve your overall health. Matthew Mastrorocco, DMD is the owner and founder of ROC Dental Group, serving Bluffton and Hilton Head Island.
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WELLNESS
Life-span of breast implants determined by individual needs By E. Ron Finger CONTRIBUTOR
That is one of the most common questions that a plastic surgeon will hear regarding breast implants. The best answer is that breast implants have no expiration date. Commonly, patients hear that breast implants need replacing after 10 years. However, a better E. Ron Finger answer equates to the old saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Many patients have had their implants for two to three decades and longer without having problems. Originally the gel inside of the implant shell was too liquid, and it often leaked out causing lumps called
granulomas. These had to be removed and the implants replaced. For the last 20 years the gel has been thicker and much better. It’s called Memory Gel, and the gel doesn’t leak out even with a tear in the implant shell. When do they need to be replaced? If a patient has an encapsulation, which is when scar tissue surrounds the implant and makes it look abnormally round and firm, they may request to have them replaced. In such a case, the surrounding scar tissue may need to be removed as much as possible. Some plastic surgeons prefer to simply incise (cut) the scar in many places to allow it to expand. My preference is to excise much of the scar capsule and replace the implant(s) with new ones. When they encapsulate, they come under pressure and often are painful. Unfortunately, usually only one implant encapsulates causing obvious asymmetry of the breasts.
How long do breast implants last? Like everything else, from one’s joints to tires, they do wear out. Many and maybe most patients never know because ruptured implants are usually asymptomatic, causing no problem. These patients may go through life never having the implants exchanged. However, if a mammogram exposed a rupture, the patient may elect to have them replaced at a convenient time, certainly not an emergency. Other reasons for replacement are to change size, or, as with most everything, sagging has occurred with time. This is a common reason, and occurs more often if the patients had significant breast tissue prior to the implants or if they had very large implants. Another reason is following pregnancy and long-term nursing. Fortunately, all these problems can be corrected with either implant replacement or removal and, if necessary, a breast uplift,
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called a mastopexy. A mastopexy does create scars which are hidden with a bra or bathing suit. There are several varieties of mastopexies, and a plastic surgeon should give the patient the various options. There should never be “stitch” marks in such scars. When indicated, a minimally invasive mastopexy can be performed by tightening the breast with the Renuvion. This is a devise that shrinks and tightens skin by applying very intense heat just under the skin through a tiny hole. This requires local anesthesia, or if preferred, general anesthesia. In conclusion, removing or replacing implants varies according to each individual patient’s needs. E. Ronald Finger, MD, FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon with offices in Savannah and Bluffton. fingerandassociates.com
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The future of health and wellness merges virtual with reality By Jennifer Wolfe CONTRIBUTOR
At the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, health and wellness was prominently featured in devices designed to integrate more fully into our digital lives. Here are some of the more interesting categories of wellness that may change in the future: • Sleep. A good night’s sleep has long been recommended as essential to overall health and wellness. Companies like Sleep Number Beds are working hard to ensure that you and your spouse both get the sleep you need with a bed tracking resting data over time to let you know your sleep patterns. • Breathe. In the aftermath of Covid, there are new devices to help detect breath and lung capacity along with the ability to track the quality of air in your surroundings. Many of these could be life-saving devices as we learn to live with more respiratory illnesses, and seek out proactive solutions at
home and work. • Bathroom breaks. You guessed it, the toilet as we know it will change forever once it is connected to the internet. Toto displayed a toilet that can analyze your health and fitness, even synching up to your smart phone. Privacy concerns, anyone? If you struggle with filling your bathtub, Kohler has a perfect fill technology to fill your tub by voice recognition. • The metaverse. The term metaverse is now synonymous with technologies that
create a 3D social world, virtual or augmented reality. Health and wellness brands are jumping in to carve out their footprint. Virtual reality-based health and shopping solutions abound in this new digital reality, ranging from trying on make-up products to fashion choices to immersive “adventure” experiences, all designed for you (using a camera) or your avatar (a fictional sense of yourself in the metaverse). All of these create looming questions about mental and physical health and wellness as an alternate
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Ancient customs of using sound therapy can lead to healing By Shembra Carter CONTRIBUTOR
Sound therapy is one of the oldest forms of healing known to man. Before modern medicine, ancient cultures relied on instruments to heal the body. The Australian aboriginal people are the first known culture to heal with sound. They have been healing bones and diseases with the didgeridoo for 40,000 Shembra Carter years. Pythagoras, who lived 2,500 years ago, was known as the Father of Harmonics. He believed that music contributed significantly to health and was the first to prescribe music as medicine. He discovered the use of different harmonic ratios to cure disease of the mind, body and spirit. He performed what he referred to as
“soul adjustments.” Whether it is the sound of the ocean, the gently patter of rain on a tin roof, or the reverberation of the didgeridoo, sounds affect us in different ways. Think about music and how it makes you feel. For many years, different cultures have harnessed the power of sound and vibra-
tions to transform states of mind, soothe the emotions, and balance the mind and body to facilitate healing. There are numerous therapeutic benefits of sound healing. It can reduce symptoms of stress, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Used properly, sound can alleviate symptoms of pain and disease in the body. It helps con-
trol blood pressure and improves sleep. Sound therapy boosts brain development. It has been shown to increase focus and creatively. It can help stabilize mood, and much more. Under the right conditions, our body has an innate ability to heal itself. With the lifestyles we lead, and the stress we are constantly under, we are in a chronic state of fight or flight. In this state of being, healing cannot occur. Sound therapy nourishes your nervous system and gently guides you into a state of rest and rejuvenation. In this state, your body can begin to repair itself. Every system in the body has a rhythm, like a collection of instruments. Working together, they can create an inner orchestra making harmonious music. When out of balance, they only make noise. Shembra Carter, RN is the owner of Lowcountry Harmonic Egg Sound and Light Chamber. info@lowcountryharmonicegg.com or Lowcountryharmonicegg.com
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GIVING Public private partnerships ensure our communities thrive By Scott Wierman CONTRIBUTOR
You may have heard the phrase “government can’t do it alone.” From the space program to COVID vaccine distribution, the federal government has relied on partnerships with private industry (public-private partnerships, or P3) to accomplish some of our country’s most impressive feats. Local government can’t always do it alone, either. They don’t always have the resources, expertise or capacity to manage every aspect of large-scale projects. That’s why the Community Foundation has partnered with several area governmental entities on large projects, from culture to infrastructure to recovery, that have improved our quality of life in the Lowcountry. One of our first public-private partnership projects, started in 2010, was the Public Art Exhibition. We worked with the town of Hilton Head Island to bring a biennial, large-scale sculpture exhibition to the
region. Over the course of seven years, three exhibitions were held, drawing artists and visitors from across the country. Our Public Art initiative moved fully under the town’s purview with the hiring of their director of cultural affairs. In the early 2000s, the Community Foundation began addressing the issue of failing septic systems on Hilton Head Island’s north end. In 2015, Project SAFE was launched. A P3 that included the Community Foundation, the town of Hilton Head and the public service district, this partnership worked to lay sewer lines in neighborhoods that relied solely on septic systems, then provide grants to low- to moderate-income families to connect to these new sewer lines. Project SAFE is still providing funding for connections for families, and will be for years to come. Several counties have partnered with us for their emergency recovery and assistance funds. Both Hampton and Colleton counties established funds after an EF5 tornado
ripped through the region in April 2020. Both funds are set up to respond to natural disasters, and the counties rely on our expertise to ensure dollars are raised and distributed appropriately. In August 2020, the town of Hilton Head was awarded $378,000 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist low- to moderate-income families affected by COVID-19. The Town chose to work with us to grant these funds to nonprofit organizations assisting Hilton Head Island residents with rent, utilities, mortgage, food, transportation, childcare, education and other needs. More recently, the town of Hilton Head was awarded $5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). One million dollars of that will be used to respond to the continued needs created by COVID-19. Working together to strengthen our communities is a main tenet of our mission. Scott Wierman is the president and CEO of Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.
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Bluffton’s American Legion Unit Auxiliary, Unit 205, paid a Valentine’s visit to the officers at the station house in Bluffton. The ladies presented their heroes Valentine hearts of candy and a box of pastries. The ladies also paid a visit to the veterans who are residents in Benton House and presented them with Valentine goodie bags of chocolates, popcorn, playing cards and Valentine socks for the ladies. Pictured are members of the Bluffton Police Department, along with Gail Young, president of the A.L.A.; Debbie Scampoli, Donna McArdle and Kay Ranta.
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FAITH
Choose peace, wisdom and love when responding to others By Therese Donlan Lee CONTRIBUTOR
How much stress, disappointment or anger could be avoided in our lives if we chose to respond, rather than react, to a person? Would it be OK if we chose peace, wisdom and love instead? Each time we choose to pause and take a breath, we allow ourselves to respond from the presence of God that resides within us. We allow ourselves to move beyond the outer evidence of the person who is bothering us to the reality of the God-self, and make the choice to see the divinity in the other. As we employ spiritual methods for dealing with stressful situations in our relationships with others, responding happens instead of reacting. In situations where there is pressure and conflict, there are differences of opinion. In many situations, people do the wrong things for the right reasons or the right
things for the wrong reasons. Who, though, is to judge which is right and which is wrong? The Bible gives us this teaching in the book of John, chapter 7, verse 24 (RSV): “Do not judge by appear-
ances, but judge with the right judgment.” How do we do this? We get to choose to judge rightly, according to the God standard, rather than by our human standards (ego) of personal opinion. Right judgment will always, and in all ways, relate to the divine potential in each of us, rather than the human limitations that we express. Each time we become angry because of something someone else has done, or we become embarrassed because of something someone else has said, or we feel hurt because of something someone else hasn’t done, we are giving our power away to another. The reality is no one else can make us angry. No one else can cause us embarrass-
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PETS
You can help give homeless kittens get a great start in life By Lindsay Perry CONTRIBUTOR
Some kittens that come to Palmetto Animal League are orphans in need of urgent, around-the-clock care, while others are fortunate to have the protective embrace of their mother. Rose, Dorothy, Sofia, and Miles, born on Betty White’s birthday and named after characters from “The Golden Girls,” are the precious babies of a homeless cat named Calypso, barely 10 months old herself. “Calypso is very devoted to her kittens,” said foster Bonnie Wheat. “She’s practically a baby herself, but that hasn’t stopped her from being a great mom and teaching the kittens their manners.” Cats can become pregnant at 4 months of age. Couple that with our warm climate, which allows cats to reproduce nearly year-round, and you can understand how overwhelming the animal homelessness crisis is in the South.
The homeless kitten siblings hang out together in the comfortable setting of their foster mom.
While PAL works to educate the community about the importance of spay/neuter, each year we must also prepare for dozens of litters of kittens that will come under our care. Calypso came to PAL as a stray and gave birth just two weeks later under the watchful eye of her foster. Looking back, Wheat said her decision to foster a mama cat and
her kittens was the right thing to do. “Being a mom myself, I knew Calypso needed a strong support system,” said Wheat. “It’s an honor to give this young mother the love she deserves, and I get this darling opportunity to watch her kittens grow. I’m enamored with watching them experience all their firsts in life.” The official start of spring is still a couple
of weeks out, but kitten season is well underway at PAL. Please help us shower spring kittens with all the cozy comforts and a great start in life. There are two ways to help. Visit PalmettoAnimalLeague.org and click on “Kitten Shower” to send supplies directly to PAL via Amazon; or bring a gift to our Kitten Shower, set for noon to 2 p.m. March 5 at the PAL Adoption Center, 56 Riverwalk Blvd. in Okatie. Guests will enjoy refreshments, kitten-themed activities for kids, and a chance to explore volunteer opportunities with kittens. Kitten Shower gifts, donated online or in person, will help precious kittens like Calypso’s grow healthy and strong as they prepare for adoption. When homeless kittens find safety at PAL, their story is just getting started and their next chapter in life will be beautiful thanks to caring people like you. Lindsay Perry is the marketing coordinator for Palmetto Animal League. PalmettoAnimalLeague.org
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COLLECTING
Anatomy of serious and interesting collectors: Al And Char By Jerry Glenn CONTRIBUTOR
One of the joys of being a collector and dealer is the unusual and interesting people that you encounter, some of whom become long-time friends. We are still in touch with acquaintances of 60 years ago through collecting. Right here in Bluffton, after closing our shop of 34 years, we have met several newfound friends. In particular, a couple named Al and Char, who might really be termed as “a couple for all seasons.” Let me elaborate on my findings. We’re sure you have heard that “if you want something done give it to a busy person.” Well, consider the following: As a young college student in his junior year, Al was drafted to pay professional baseball – and marriage was also on his mind. He was wed to a young Hollywood look-alike with the wispy look of June Haver. Their honeymoon was spent in Modesto, Calif., where Al was trying to prove he was better than a class A ball player. His hitting skills quickly resulted in an elevation to double A and then to triple A. Char tagged along, encouraging him all the way. The great Ted Williams said, “That kid can really hit” after seeing Al hit three homers in one game. Hall of Famer Joe Medwick presented Al with a bat proclaiming him as the best AAA hitter. Lo and behold, the St. Louis Cardinals selected someone else to bring up to the majors. That someone (Keith Hernandez) will have his number retired by the New York Mets this year. Al, being accident prone, decided it was
time to move on, and returned to college to earn a degree in education. He became a basketball coach, and then saw what a high school principal earned. So he applied and got the top job first in the northeast, and later in a Georgia high school. Somewhere along the way, Al took up golf and became a low handicapper and student of the history of the game. With their busy, busy schedule Al and Char became collectors, as their many travels took them everywhere. Collectors of what? you ask. “Everything,” they said, that they deemed would be extinct and someday have some increased value. The couple embarked on collecting baseball cards and English tobacco cards from the 1890s through the 1930s. Along the way other categories became of interest, such as coins, publications, comic books, ’30s gaming punch boards, advertising can
and bottle openers, anything golf related and finally – as Al was in awe of the batting skills of left hander Rod Carew – they proceeded to collect “anything” Rod Carew. During their 50 years plus of marriage, Char also collected in paper, particularly recipes. About three years ago Al came into our shop and confessed that their many collections were taking over their home, and could I help? It was difficult for Al and Char to admit but they were entering their twilight years and had to begin to part with the part of their lives that had been such a fun adventure. So, what now? Believe it or not, as busy as this couple is they find time to volunteer two to three days per week. That’s not all – Al has undergone over 90 surgeries since his pro baseball days. Mayo Clinic knows him by his first name.
While going through the various collections, we noted price tags on several items that were far less than today’s market, but that was not the couple’s prime objective. They just had a great time going through life’s daily activities and collecting some history along the way. To all those who read this column: Have you planned an eventual exit strategy for your collections? Personally, my wife and I often discuss how the best times of our lives away from her teaching and my vocation were in our collecting and meeting of new friends. Now is the time to savor your collections as they will provide you with life-long memories and new friends. Jerry Glenn, former owner of Legends and Reminisce gift shop, currently is appraising trading card collections.
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benefit CAPA. Make checks to Low Country KD AC and send to Jennifer Kaple, 301 Central Avenue, Suite 122, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, or donate via Venmo to Jennifer-Kaple-SC1. The Beach Walk is the latest in a series of fundraisers the Low Country Kappa Deltas have held for CAPA. This is the first year the Sigma Chis have co-sponsored the event. In the past 12 years, the KD Alumnae Chapter has raised thousands of dollars for the local non-profit which serves families in Beaufort County with residential and outreach programs. CAPA programs raise awareness about child abuse and its effects on the community. For more information, call 843-3844612.
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SPORTS
Play ready golf for more enjoyment and a steady pace of play By Jean Harris CONTRIBUTOR
Playing golf is much more enjoyable when the group in front of you keeps up with the group in front of them. Nothing is more nerve-wracking then to wait on every shot during your round. Too many people are playing golf with no knowledge of golf etiquette. In my opinion, golf should be played in two hours for 9 holes. You can play the Par 5’s in 15 minutes, the par 4’s in 14 minutes, and the Par 3’s in 10 minutes. Please read over the following ideas that will help you play ready golf in the future: • Warm up on the driving range before play so you are ready to hit a good tee shot on the first hole. • Always hit your tee shot as soon as the group in front of you is clear. Let the shorter hitters in your group hit first. • While waiting for the group in front of you, assess the distance and wind con-
ditions, and have the club in your hands ready to go when it is your turn to hit. • Keep your pre-shot routine to less than 20 seconds. • Limit yourself to one practice swing. • If playing in a cart, get out of the cart and be ready to hit your shot as soon as it clears in front of you. • After hitting, hold clubs and replace them back in your bag when stopped on the next shot or hole. • Always watch everyone’s ball to assist in finding it, especially in the rough. • Hit a provisional ball any time you
think you will have trouble finding your ball. • While a player is searching for their lost ball, another player behind them can be hitting their shot as the others in the group help search for the lost ball. • Always park the golf cart where you plan on exiting the green, preferably behind the green. • If you bring a chipping club or bunker club to the green, place it after the shot where you plan to exit the green. Otherwise, there is a chance that you will forget this club.
• If someone is on the green and another person is in the bunker, the player on the green can go ahead and putt while their playing partner is entering the bunker. • When on the green, read your putt prior to your turn so you will be ready to putt ASAP. • Once on the green, the player closest to the hole should tend the flagstick or take it out if a player wants them to. • The first person to hole out should get the flagstick and be ready to put it back in the hole after everyone putts out. • All players should quickly exit the green and add up their scores when they reach the next hole. The key to playing ready golf is to keep up with the group in front of you. If you incorporate these tips, you will be able to play golf faster, and enjoy the experience more. Dr. Jean Harris is an LPGA Master Professional and teaches at Pinecrest Golf Club. jean. golfdoctor.harris@gmail.com; golfdoctorjean. com
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NATURE’S WAY
Women might talk a lot, but they also listen to the captain By Collins Doughtie CONTRIBUTOR
Without offending either gender, the phrase “Men are from Mars, women are from Venus” is oh, so true. Don’t get me wrong, because I absolutely love women. Oops, maybe that came out wrong – especially if my wife, Karen, reads this column. I’ll attempt to clean up that rather brazen admission a bit since I meant to say, “I love women when I take them fishing.” Close one, huh? Yes, men and women folk are very different in so many ways. For me, one of the biggest everyday differences is how the two sexes talk on the phone. Seeing as how I do all the cooking in my house, that hour and a half I spend preparing dinner is when Karen takes the time to call one of her sisters or a close friend. Amazingly when I ring the dinner bell, she answers that she will be right there – that is, after saying a lengthy goodbye to whomever she is talking to. As a typical male, I cannot fathom talking to anyone – and I mean anyone – for an hour and 45 minutes. Even when talking to my son or best friend, my calls average, at most, five minutes. This is one case where their planet Venus should be changed to a yet undiscovered planet that should be named planet Ma Bell. Getting back on track, in my experience, women are way better listeners than any man alive. Oddly enough, I get more emails from women who read my columns than men.
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Lydia Inglett on the dock showing off the sheepshead she landed.
On the majority of fishing trips when I guide a husband and wife, I like to ask them up front how they would rate their angling skills. Almost 100% of the time, the men go on and on about how they caught this and that, to the point you might think they exited the womb with a medium-heavy spinning rod in hand. On the other hand, the women keep it to one sentence or less, saying they have much to learn about catching whatever species we are targeting that day. Immediately I know this trip is going to be a hoot. Men might listen to my advice, but it’s like there is a tube running through their
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Karen Doughtie on the boat after she managed to land the sneaky sheepshead.
brain from ear to ear. In other words, my advice goes in one ear and, in the blink of an eye, out the other. Women soak up every bit of advice and almost always out-fish their wannabe Bill Dance husband. Some fish, like redfish, can handle a lack of finesse. One fish I like to target is sheepshead but, without finesse and patience, you might as well stop at the fish market. Talk about sneaky. Sheepshead are superior bait stealers and often the bite is so subtle that if you are not paying close attention to the tip of the rod, one empty hook after another will drive you nuts. I repeatedly tell anyone who is fishing to keep the rod
tip close to the water, hold the rod perfectly still, and if you even suspect that rod tip moves come up as hard as you can. Sheepsheads’ mouths are tough, and whether the rod tip did move or not, you have everything to gain and nothing to lose. Women get it, men don’t. Catching this species takes a ton of patience. What I have noticed is men don’t stick to the plan while women do. Her rod tip is tight to the water, as I instructed, while his is up too high or moving all over the place as if he was just jabbed with a taser. Even when a big one is hooked, women are far more apt to ask for advice to guarantee landing the fish, while know-it-all Bill Dance won’t listen to any helpful advice. Then, either his line pops or these smart critters wrap the line around razor sharp barnacles on nearby pilings. Yep, women anglers are the bomb! As for all of you that have emailed me about my “How to Fish the Lowcountry” seminars, I will get back to you … promise. The dates for this two-part seminar will be April 5 and 12 at the Waddell Mariculture’s River House. Seminars will be from 5 to 6 p.m. – and as a special treat, if you arrive at 4:30 p.m. for the April 5 event, you can get a tour of the Waddell Mariculture’s wet lab that will blow your mind. This is where they raise cobia, flounder and other species that will ultimately be released into our local waters. Collins Doughtie, a 60-year resident of the Lowcountry, is a sportsman, graphic artist, and lover of nature. collinsdoughtie@icloud.com
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Soft water in the home saves money, energy and appliances By Chris Lane CONTRIBUTOR
A study conducted by the independent test firm Scientific Services S/D, Inc., of New York revealed that high quality water is good for your home and its appliances. The study showed soft water is not only essential to the health of your home – it can also benefit your wallet. • In washing machines, softened water can reduce detergent use by 50%. • In dishwashers, softened water can achieve the same cleaning results as unsoftened while using less than half as much detergent. Likewise, the study found soft water can save you money by keeping appliances at top efficiency, and saving energy by making it possible for washing machines to wash in cold (60 degrees) rather than hot (100 degrees) water.
A 2009 study commissioned by the Water Quality Research Foundation (WQRF) and conducted by the Battelle Memorial Institute found that using soft water in your home helps water heaters and major appliances operate as efficiently as possible, while preventing clogs in showerheads, faucets, and drains. To read more about the Battelle Study, visit wqa.org/ portals/0/wqrf/researchstudy_benefitsofsoftenedwater_execsummary.pdf. Researchers ran dishwashers and washing machines for 30 days and 240 wash cycles. They ran softened water through half of the units, while using a hard water source for the others. At the end of the month, the washers using softened water were nearly free of scale buildup, but the washers using hard water required scale removal to work at or near their original efficiency. For water heaters, the researchers
found when they used softened water, the units maintained their original factory efficiency rating for as long as 15 years. Running hard water through the units cut efficiency by up to 48%. Scale buildup shortened the lifespan of the heating elements inside electric water heaters, and some tankless water heaters using hard water failed in under two years. The researchers found that showerheads performed well with soft water, but those running with hard water lost 75% of their flow rate in less than 18 months. When running hard water through faucets, the strainers on the faucets clogged within 19 days. Safe water is the key to life. In fact, water has so many health benefits that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommends drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water every day. Local public service annual tap
water quality reports are public record, and posted on their respective websites. We recommend every homeowner reads this report, as well as researching your tap water supply at ewg.org/tapwater. Regardless of your tap water source, we recommend having it tested at the kitchen sink to ensure your family has high quality, safe water. And when choosing a filter for your home, make sure the filter is certified to remove any contaminants found in your tap water. For more information on how you can safeguard your home’s water supply, visit the Water Quality Association at wqa.org or call a local water treatment professional. Chris Lane is the owner of Culligan Water Conditioning of the Lowcountry, serving Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties. culliganhhi.com
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Are home sellers obligated to accept a full price offer? By Larry Stoller CONTRIBUTOR
No, home sellers are not obligated to accept a full price offer on their home – or even an above-full-price offer. While price is almost always foremost in everyone’s minds, there are many other terms in the contract that need to be considered before accepting, rejecting or countering an offer. Here are some reasons (or terms in the contract) why a seller might reject a fullprice offer: • There are other bids on the table with better prices and/or terms. • There are a lot of showings with prospects of multiple offers. • The price may be right but the closing date may be too soon or too late. • The seller needs a leaseback agreement but the buyer wants possession at closing. • The earnest money may be too little based upon the asking price.
• A mortgage must be obtained and there are concerns with the appraisal. • The seller may want to wait to see if a cash offer will come in. • The financing contingency period to obtain a loan commitment is too long. • A due diligence clause is included
which lets the buyer back out for any reason. • Other contingencies in the contract are included that may affect a smooth closing. While many sellers prefer a cash offer (cash is considered king and there are no appraisal problems), some buyers will want
a mortgage while money is cheap. I have seen some offers where the buyers stated that if there were any related financing problems they would pay cash. It is also important to review the listing agreement that you entered into with your real estate agent. Some agreements may state that you are obligated to pay a commission if you reject a full price offer. In the agreement that I use there is wording about the owner agreeing to pay a commission upon price and terms acceptable to the owner. When I represent sellers (which is usually about 90% of the time), I normally recommend countering an offer instead of rejecting an offer with a counter that fully satisfies all of my seller’s needs. However, if an offer comes in (even at full price) with terms that are unacceptable, rejecting the offer might be the best way to go. Larry Stoller is a broker and Realtor with Real Estate Five of the Lowcountry. Larry@ RealEstateFive.com, RealEstateFive.com, SunCityOpenHouses247.com
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March 4-6 “Steel Magnolias,” May River Theatre, Ulmer Auditorium, 20 Bridge St., Bluffton. Performances 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25-26 and March 4-5; and 2 p.m. Feb. 27 and March 6. Tickets are $25 each and are available online at mayrivertheatre. com or by calling 843-815-5581.
March 7-April 3 SOBA 28th annual Judged Show, 100 selections from among all entries in six categories. Call for entries deadline March 1. Awards ceremony 5-7 p.m. March 9. SOBA is located at 6 Church St. in Old Town Bluffton. sobagallery.com or 843-757-3776
March 4-6 “Legally Blonde the Musical Jr.” Main Stage Community Theatre, at Hilton Head Prep’s Main Street Theatre, 3000 Main St., Hilton Head Island. Tickets $25 adult, $15 student, $5 under age 8. mainstagecommunitytheatre.org or 843-689-6246. More info at info@msctheatre.org
March 11-13 “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” Main Stage Community Theatre, at two venues: Coligny Theater at Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head Island, 7:30 p.m. March 11 and 12; and Bluffton School of Dance, March 13, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20, or dinner/show option $55. MainStageCommunityTheatre.org or 843-689-6246.
March 4-6 Sixth annual March Forth at Pat Conroy Literary Center, Beaufort. Commemorating anniversary of Conroy’s passing on March 4, 2016, with programs on major themes of his writing and teaching life. Free and ticketed events, various venues. Schedule at patconroyliterarycenter.org.
March 8-April 16 “Addison’s Paintings Honoring 50 Years,” an exhibit of Addison Palmer’s works marking 50th anniversary of Art League of Hilton Head, at the gallery, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Opening reception, 5-7 p.m. March 16. artleaguehhi.org
March 24 Keith Harkin, singer/songwriter, of Celtic Thunder at Roasting Room, 1297 May River Road. Tickets at RoastingRoomLounge. com. March 24-27 “Doubt,” Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner, presented by Lean Ensemble Theatre at Main Street Theatre, 3000 Main St., Hilton Head Island. Tickets at leanensemble.org or 843-7156676. March 25 Charlotte Ballet at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Named the U.S. highest-rated touring company by the National Endowment for the Arts. Tickets at artshhi.com. Also, Master Class for dancers, March 24, 5:30 p.m. Info at artshhi.com/workshops. March 26 “Blues & BBQ,” annual celebration, 3-7 p.m. at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, 229 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island. Featuring live music by Marlena Smalls and others. Barbeque by S.C. Chef Ambassador Chris Williams. Tickets at exploremitchelville.com or call 843-255-7301.
March 4 Mary Fahl, singer-songwriter, formerly of the New York City-based October Project, 8 p.m. at The Roasting Room, 1297 May River Road, Bluffton. Tickets $30. 843-368-4464 or roastingroom.live
March 16 U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club, 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. Choral classics, patriotic favorites, ensembles. Hosts needed to house, feed and transport members. Email Jim Collett at dd730@aol. com.
Through March 6 “Art Beyond Tradition: Interpretations,” exhibit of abstract works by 12 local artists, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. Artist Walks every Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. Gallery hours 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. coastaldiscovery.org
March 17-19 “The Wizard of Oz,” Hilton Head Christian Academy Fine Arts Department, 7 p.m. nightly, plus 2 p.m. March 19. Cast of 100, with 20-piece live orchestra. Tickets hhca.org.
March 29-31 “Painting the Lowcountry Landscape,” workshop in pastel, oil or acrylic, at Art League Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. Taught by Susan Mayfield, for intermediate students, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. $360 Art League member, $400 non-member. More info and registration, 843-842-5738 or academy@artleaguehhi.org.
March 22-24 “Got Art?” at Hilton Head Art League, 6-7:30 p.m., with preview hours 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 22-24, prior to Zoom drawing March 24 at 6 p.m. Each $100 ticket is guaranteed to win a work of original art from an Art League member. artleaguehhi.org
April 1 “For We Wish You Music,” Hilton Head Choral Society, celebrating 45 years, at First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. Tickets at HiltonHeadChoralSociety. org or 843-341-3818.
March 7-14 Hilton Head International Piano Competition, various venues and times. 20 accomplished pianists from around the world competing for cash and prizes. Tickets at hhipc.org or 843-842-2055.
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La Petite Gallerie, an intimate Old Town Bluffton shop featuring local art, this month is featuring Murray Sease, one of the original five gallery members. Sease has been involved in the local art scene for just over 12 years – beginning when she joined the Society of Bluffton Artists. Inspired and encouraged by so many talented local experts, it wasn’t long before she was ready to try her hand at painting professionally. Long before that, Sease was known as a talented graphic designer for clients on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton. In addition, Sease fondly remembers painting walls and cabinets with her husband and son, as they decorated the family’s house with fantastic works of animals and marshes. This gave her the idea – and courage – to apply these skills to her work as a graphic designer, adding illustrations that added clarity and whimsy to her clients’ projects. Now a staple of the Bluffton art community, Sease is doing what she loves – painting in oil on canvas the people, animals, and places representing who and what made her fall in love with the Lowcountry. Murray and her husband, Bill, recently made a short trek south to learn and photograph the rich history of Cumberland Island in Georgia. The island and surrounding area has reinvigorated her love for painting the South, and she has every intention of continuing to explore regional areas to capture their essence on canvas.
“Plum Tomatoes” by Murray Sease
Sease especially loves painting animals – chickens in a friend’s yard, baby goats at a farm, and other neighborhood critters. A family connection with the Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue mission in Texas has inspired an ongoing series of paintings for which she has committed to sharing a portion of all proceeds with the Rescue. It turns out donkey rescues exist, and are necessary, all over the world, including some right here in South Carolina. As she and many other local artists have ascertained, painting for worthy causes just gives extra purpose and meaning to a joyful pursuit. Visit La Petite Gallerie to see Sease’s work as well as that of the six other gallery artists at 56 Calhoun St. in Old Town Bluffton. For more information ,visit lapetitegallerie.com.
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Addison Palmer’s work at Art League honors 50th anniversary Lowcountry favorite Addison Palmer will be helping Art League celebrate its 50th anniversary this year by displaying his wildlife and landscape paintings at Art League Gallery March 8 through April 16. An opening reception to meet the artist will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. March 16 at the gallery, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, inside the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. The event is free and open to the public. Palmer, a life-long artist who grew up on Hilton Head Island, is an award-winning painter and teacher with hundreds of works in private and business collections around the world. Palmer comes from a strong artistic background. His great grandfather, Harry Palmer, was a pen and ink artist in New York, where he created and developed animation and short films. His father, Jim Palmer, is a long-time renowned landscape artist. His mother, Barbara, is also an exhibiting artist. The extended Palmer family of artists includes uncles, aunts and cousins who work in various media.
“Relaxing Along the Shore” by Addison Palmer
Palmer has been painting full-time since the age of 13, depicting the world around him. He attended Brevard College, known as an arts-infused school, in North Carolina on a full scholarship.
“Addison is truly a local fixture; he’s had several shows at Art League alone. The quality of his work – particularly in his bird paintings – is distinctive and immediately identifiable,” said Kristen McIntosh, Art
League general manager. “You know immediately that you’re looking at an Addison Palmer bird. Both the Lowcountry and Art League are lucky to have him.” In addition to creating art, Palmer also teaches painting classes and workshops, including on over 30 world cruises. His awards include inclusion in the exclusive 2018 “Birds in Art” international art show. His work can be seen in galleries all along the East Coast. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, and 90 minutes prior to any Arts Center performance. For more information, call 843-681-5060 or visit artleaguehhi.org. Art League of Hilton Head is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit visual arts organization on Hilton Head Island with a synergistic art gallery and teaching Academy. Art League Academy welcomes artists and students in all media at all skill levels, including true beginners. Taught by professional art educators, students can choose from many art classes and workshops that change monthly.
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Intermediate painting students can learn how to make their work more dynamic and expressive this March at “Painting the Lowcountry Landscape,” a three-day workshop in pastels, oil or acrylic at Art League Academy taught by award-winning pastel and oil artist Susan Mayfield. The workshop will be held March 29-31, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at the Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway on Hilton Head Island. Topics covered during the workshop include choosing the subject matter, editing reference photos, improving design and composition, using dynamic value contrasts, pushing color schemes, and using color temperature to create mood and emotion. The workshop will include painting exercises, demos, group discussions, positive critiques and lots of hands-on individual attention. While the demos will be done in pastel, oil and acrylic painters are welcome to attend. Mayfield is known for her use of light and color in her pastel and oil pieces. “There is no one more suitable to teach students how to make their paintings more dynamic,” says Amy Wehrman, Art League Academy manager. “Susan’s use of hot pinks, fuchsias and oranges in Lowcountry landscapes is both distinctive and stunning.” Mayfield co-runs the Smalzel Mayfield Art Gallery in Salida, Colo., with artist Stephen Smalzel. She won the 2015 Best in Show and the 2016 People’s Choice award and Quick Draw competition at the South Park Plein Air Festival in Colorado. She has
“Down by the River” by Susan Mayfield
shown her work at Wells Gallery and Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, and The Red Piano Art Gallery on Hilton Head Island. Her work is now available at Sandpiper Gallery in Charleston and the Palace Hotel in Salida. Cost is $360 for Art League members and $400 for non-members. The instructor has asked that all participants be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. For more information and to register for the workshop, call the Academy at 843842-5738 or email Wehrman at academy@ artleaguehhi.org. The Academy is part of Art League of Hilton Head, the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit visual arts organization on Hilton Head Island with a synergistic art gallery and teaching academy.
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Conroy Center commemorates March 4 with events The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center’s sixth annual March Forth series of events will be held on March 4-6 in several venues in Beaufort County. March Forth commemorates the anniversary of bestselling author Pat Conroy’s passing on March 4, 2016. The weekend will include programs on major themes of his writing and teaching life, including social justice, inclusivity, conservation, education and storytelling. This year’s March Forth will include appearances by acclaimed Gullah artist Jonathan Green (Gullah Spirit); Gullah Geechie Cultural Heritage Corridor executive director Victoria Smalls; author, advocate, and educator Rebecca Hall (“Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts”); environmentalists J. Drew Lanham (“Sparrow Envy”) and Janisse Ray (“Wild Spectacle”); contributing writers to the anthologies
“The Future of Black: Afrofuturism, Black Comics, and Superhero Poetry” and “Ukweli: Searching for Healing Truth”; and Beaufort High School’s DAYLO: Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization. March Forth is presented in collaboration with Penn Center, NeverMore Books, the Storybook Shoppe, Technical College of the Lowcountry, the Port Royal Farmers Market, DAYLO, and the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce. Event costs range from free to $70 per person. For a full schedule and to learn more about the year-round educational mission of the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, visit patconroyliterarycenter.org, or visit the Conroy Center in person at 601 Bladen St. in downtown Beaufort, Thursdays through Sundays, noon to 4 p.m., or other times by appointment.
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Hilarious tales of relationships come to life at MSCT What do you get when you have a hilarious script featuring short vignettes about relationships, four talented local actors, and a very worthy cause? You get one fun event! Main Stage Community Theatre is bringing “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” to both Hilton Head and Bluffton venues for one weekend only, March 11-13. “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” is a musical comedy with book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music by Jimmy Roberts. It is the second-longest running Off-Broadway musical and follows the highs and the lows of first dates, first loves, marriage, babies, in-laws and growing old together. “This is a new venture for our theatre group... it’s a smaller, 4-person show that allows us to travel to different venues,” said Cinda Seamon, chairman of the board at MSCT. Also new is a dinner-show option, provided by SERG and Coligny Theater. The goal of the production is to not only provide a fun, light evening of music and laughter, proceeds from the show will go to the ongoing fundraising efforts for the Live
The case of “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” is, from left, Mark Erickson, Jenna Shaffer, Debbie Cort and Daniel Cort.
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HHCA gets back to the big stage with ‘Wizard of Oz’ The Hilton Head Christian Academy’s (HHCA) Fine Arts team will bring one of the most famous stories of all time to life when it presents “The Wizard of Oz” March 17-19 at the Seahawk Cultural Center on Hilton Head Island. Based on the classic MGM movie musical and the book by L. Frank Baum, “The Wizard of Oz” has been enchanting families for generations with classic songs such as “We’re Off to See the Wizard,” “If I Only Had a Brain,” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Directed by HHCA’s Michelle McElroy Cox, the large-scale production features a cast and crew of approximately 100 students, mentors and volunteers, as well as a 20-piece live orchestra led by HHCA’s Director of Fine Arts James Berry. Choreography for the production is led by HHCA alum Jamal Edwards. “We are beyond excited for our return to the ‘big stage’ through this timeless production,” McElroy Cox said. “With over 120 costumes, countless hours of preparation,
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and incredible talent, this will be one of the excellent ‘don’t miss’ productions that our school has become known to deliver.” Follow the yellow brick road and join Dorothy (Harper Krimm, senior), her little dog Toto (Isla Weaver, second grade, and
Maltipoo Minnie Cox), the Scarecrow (Millie Gilbreath, sophomore), Tin Man (Charlie Peirce, sophomore), and Lion (Connor White, sophomore) as they journey over the rainbow to the merry old land of Oz in search of the great and powerful Wizard
(Christopher Nguyen, ninth grade, and Jack Mau, sophomore). Watch out for the Wicked Witch of the West (Emma Knight, senior) and her winged monkeys as you rediscover this fantastic musical treat for the whole family. The Wizard of Oz is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark, LLC. Performances are at 7 p.m. March 17-19, and 2 p.m. March 19. The Seahawk Cultural Center is at 70 Wilborn Road on Hilton Head Island. Tickets are $15 to $20 and are available in advance at hhca.org. Hilton Head Christian Academy (HHCA) is an independent K-12 school located in Bluffton. The school was founded in 1979 on Hilton Head Island. In 2021, HHCA opened a brand new state-of-the-art learning community in Bluffton. The 27-acre, $23 million campus was built from the ground up to accommodate the school’s innovative project-based learning model.
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Hilton Head, and in his retirement took a job as organist for First Presbyterian Church. He also was the accompanist for the Hilton Head Choral Society. “So when I’d come to visit them, I’d sit in on Choral Society rehearsals,” Reynolds said. He first visited in 1997, and by August 1999, he had moved here. It was only natural that he would join the group. Liz Henry, a member of the Choral Society for the past 35 years, said, “When Tim sang with us, the men never sounded better.” Reynolds said he sang only one concert with the group, as he had other things booked, but still came to rehearsals to help out. Then, in spring of 2000, “I ended up taking some of the rehearsals, and the job (as director) grew out of that experience.” When his contract started in September 2000, there were only two concerts a year on the Choral Society calendar. His first
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REYNOLDS from page 12B concert was the annual Christmas event. (Though the calendar indicates that was 22 years ago, Reynolds said “two years of COVID doesn’t count.”) Reynolds soon started pops concerts and a series called Hilton Head Choral Society Presents, which brought in world-renowned groups such as The King’s Singers and the Boys Choir of Harlem. Another new offering was the Community Festival Chorus, which he said was “an opportunity for people who sing in a 13-voice church choir to sing with 100 people.” In his first decade with the Choral Society, Reynolds added more concerts to the schedule, including the still popular Memorial Day concert. A Youth Choir was begun, and the Chamber Singers. “Some years, there would be six concerts a year,” he said. Eventually, Reynolds, who at one time worked for a travel agency, took Choral Society members on international trips for concerts in other countries – including Switzerland and Italy.
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All these events were an extension of Reynolds’ very being, it seems. He said he grew up in a time when churches and public schools had good music programs, and he had some solid mentors along the way. He is still friends with his high school chorus teacher, Gene Foiles, who still lives in Ohio. “He was a great teacher and a wonderful human being,” Reynolds said. “He gave me a lot of opportunities.” Now, nearing the end of his career with the Choral Society, Reynolds has his sights set on travel. “That was always part of my plan,” Reynolds said. “Work to 65, then retire and travel like crazy for five years – while I still can!” The Choral Society’s April 1 concert, “For We Wish You Music,” will be a “walk down memory lane” to honor Reynolds’ career. He will retire at the end of the season. His last concert will be the Memorial Day program scheduled for May 29. “Hilton Head is the longest I’ve lived anywhere,” Reynolds said. And for that, many choral singers and an entire community are grateful.
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Unique fundraiser guarantees one work for art per ticket Art League of Hilton Head’s annual fundraising benefit, Got Art?, makes collectors out of art enthusiasts. Every ticket holder will receive an original work of art during the live drawing via Zoom. The artworks are donated by Art League member artists, and may include paintings, drawings, photography, collage, jewelry, ceramics and sculpture. Each is valued at $200 or more. Each ticket costs only $100, and only 100 tickets will be sold. Participants are invited to preview the 100-plus works of art at Art League Academy, located at 106 Cordillo Parkway. The preview will be on view from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 22-24, prior to the virtual Zoom drawing starting at 6 p.m. March 24. Make a list of your favorites prior to the drawing, so you may choose quickly. During the drawing, ticket holders will choose a piece of art when their name gets called at random. You never know when your name will be called or which pieces will still be available when it’s your turn to choose. But every ticket purchaser
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Bachata chemistry depends on music, but always soulful By Sandro Virag CONTRIBUTOR
The Bachata is a style of dance that originated in the Dominican Republic. It was so widespread that it changed based on where it was being danced. For the most part it is a three-step dance with a Cuban hip motion. When dancing it as partners, the lead can decide if the dance is done open (apart from each other) or in a semi-closed position. The dance and the chemistry of the dance depends heavily on the music. The Bachata music is straightforward but the words are about bitterness – like the men leaving the women in pain and heartbreak, about someone cheating, or someone losing someone. It’s always very sad, so the dance reflects how the performers let out the steam and cope with the situation. I was introduced to Bachata for the first time in Puerto Rico. I had not seen it before and was surprised how intimate and romantic it was. I loved the music right away because it seemed danceable and easy
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fairly intricate, which sparked my interest even more to learn more combinations. People can also learn a complicated version or a simple version which makes the dance more versatile.
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Bachata, like Salsa, is a social dance. Teaching it is fairly effortless because the rhythm and the basic elements are so simple. Because it is fairly easy to learn, Bachata is now becoming as popular as Salsa, if not moreso. More steps are being developed, there are more variations and combinations, and more Bachata music is being produced. This dance is very interactive. The modern Bachata is also infused with other dance styles to create Salsa/Bachata and Tango/Bachata, and it is being danced around the world and implanted with many other styles. Bachata is also now part of the competitive ballroom dance world and more people are taking it to a higher level. Although traditional Bachata is unique in itself, it will be interesting to see where the world takes the Bachata in the future. Sandro Virag is a partner and instructor at Hilton Head Ballroom Dance Studio of Hilton Head, located in Bluffton at Seaquins Ballroom. hiltonheadballroom.com
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