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Island West residents buy golf course, prep for spring opening

By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR

If all goes according to plan, Island West’s residents and fans of its golf course will be playing before May Day. The 6,803-yard course, designed by PGA Tour star Fuzzy Zoeller and Clyde Johnston, has been closed since April 2020, but will reopen thanks to the determination of the development’s 258 homeowners to buy the course and fix up the clubhouse.

Course management company Brown Golf announced in January 2020 that the course was closing and course owner Fording Island West LLC was selling it to a developer. Pratt Reed and the

Reed Development Group had already drawn up plans to redevelop a large portion of the course right at the front of the property on U.S. 278.

The announcement came as a shock to the entire community.

“We were told the course was closing because it was losing money,” said Richard Myers, president of the community’s homeowners association.

It didn’t take long for the residents to spring into action.

“This was a collective decision from the (HOA) board because we didn’t want all the development around us.

The developer was going to put a hotel

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Island West resident Bob Gold puts finishing touches on the column he has been painting outside the community’s clubhouse. Gold and his wife, Linda, volunteered several weeks to help beautify the building and grounds.

River Ridge Academy receives Freedom Shrine for hallway Students at River Ridge Academy have been gifted a Freedom Shrine, featuring framed copies of historic American documents, thanks to the River Ridge Academy Foundation, school families and businesses.

The shrine, developed by the National Exchange Club, will put before Raider students proof that the freedom and greatness

they enjoy today were not purchased easily and will remind them that these gifts must be cherished and protected.

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The documents of the Freedom Shrine, although culled from the past, represent foundation stones which permit the present, as we know it, to exist and the future, as we dream it, to be attainable.

River Ridge Academy principal Brian Ryman and middle school students give a thumbs up for their Freedom Shrine.

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SUNNY SIDE UP

Rigid rules of online ‘club’ take fun out of social media

By Lynne Cope Hummell EDITOR

I think I have gotten in over my head – quite literally – with a new group I joined on a social media platform.

I don’t want to mention the name of either the group or the platform, because I fear the admins might find out I’m talking about them here, in public, in print, in front of thousands of eyeballs.

No, this is not some underworld spy club. It’s not about politics or illegal drugs or conspiracy theories or a new religious sect.

It’s about hair – specifically curly hair, which is what grows out of my head.

I learned about the group by asking a couple of gals who sent me a press release with a photo of someone who had beautiful curls if they could ask the woman in the photo how she got her hair to look like that. This group is how, she replied. She mentioned the word “cult” with an “LOL.”

I decided to check it out. Alas, one has to be approved to join. So I read as much as I could without joining, then got interested in some of the topics, so I clicked the “join” button, and answered their questions – to make sure they know I’m not secretly a person with straight hair or a spy for a competing hair group.

It took a few days, but I was approved as a member. It was then that I learned this is a “private” group – with 258,000 members! How the heck can that be “private”?

The welcome message directed me to start by reading the posted announcements and guides – these would help me figure out “how to navigate the group,” it said.

The first part has four sections of introductory information. I promise it took me 45 minutes to read the section about “getting started.”

Get this: New members must read each section and click “Done” when you’re finished. And they keep track of what you

have read. If you don’t read all the stuff, you can’t ask questions! They KNOW! I know they know because I was reprimanded right off the bat. I read one section, clicked “Done,” and they directed me to the next section. When I went back the next day, I accidentally clicked on the third one and instantly got a message: You have not read the previous section. Read No. 2 before proceeding.

I should have known then that I was in trouble. I am not a newbie to social media and have learned quite well how to navigate the most popular sites. It is not rocket science.

But apparently, this one is hair science, with specific rules about how to wash my hair.

Yes, you read that correctly. There are rules about hair washing. Primarily among them is that I can use only conditioner.

I am forbidden to use shampoo henceforth and forever more – except, of course, for the Final Wash. I had to wash all the

silicone out of my hair – with the very shampoo I’m forbidden to use anymore.

After washing, I am not to use heat to dry my hair. Air-drying is preferred, although one is welcome to use a microfiber towel or old T-shirt. Does anyone reading this have an old T-shirt hanging on the towel bar next to the shower?

I’m reading about co-washing, pineapples and plops. The first one I understand: It’s an acronym for conditioner only-washing. The others I won’t learn about until I’ve read the remaining 48 guides on the page.

A long time ago, someone gave me a Peanuts cartoon featuring the Naturally Curly Haired Girl: “People always expect more of you when you have naturally curly hair.”

Maybe that’s what this whole exercise is all about. All these members (apparently) have naturally curly hair, including the admins. So they expect a lot.

I’m just not sure I’m up to it.

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Join the effort to ‘Keep America Beautiful’

By Karen Doughtie CONTRIBUTOR

Many of you reading this article are probably familiar with the slogan, “Keep America Beautiful.” But it’s not just a slogan. It’s an organization with a mission.

This campaign began in 1953. Their mission: “To inspire and educate people to take action every day to improve and beautify their community environment.”

Then, in 1965, Lady Bird Johnson, the nation’s First Lady at the time, joined the initiative with a focus on highway beautification. Her message and her challenge was this: “Ours is a blessed and beautiful land. But much of it has been tarnished. What can you do? Look around you: at the littered roadside; at the polluted streams; the decayed city center. We need urgently to restore the beauty of our land.”

Mrs. Johnson’s initiative raised awareness in people to accept their role, and take on personal responsibility to keep their communities free from trash.

I grew up during this time. My parents taught me and my five siblings the importance of doing our part to “Keep America Beautiful.”

They taught by example. For a few hours each Saturday, the family would

head out to our neighborhood park, litter bags in hand, and pick up trash. We took pride in our job – not to mention that whoever collected the most litter got 25 cents. Being the compulsive cleaner that I am put me at the advantage, and needless to say, I collected a lot of quarters.

I am sharing this story because I very much want to light a fire under people in this incredibly beautiful community, and inspire them to become a part of the solution to clean up the Lowcountry. I want people to get educated about the significant negative impact litter has on our environment. I want parents to teach their children to be leaders in the initiative to Keep America Beautiful.

“People Start Pollution, People Can Stop Pollution.” Can you imagine how much we could get accomplished if we all became part of the solution?

How can you get started? An infor-

mal approach is simply gathering up a few friends, get some large trash bags, gloves, and pick an area. It could be anywhere. Make it competitive. Whatever group collects the most bags of garbage in a given time, say one hour, is recognized in some way.

Another approach is to officially Adopt a Highway through our state’s Palmetto Pride organization (info@ palmettopride.org). You and your group are assigned a road or you can choose your own. The organization will provide you with bags, pickup tools, T-shirts, and other items needed to support your effort.

You can name the group and get a sign recognizing the group on your adopted road. My group, The Trash Terminators, adopted Foreman Hill Road.

We are so proud of the positive impact we have had transforming this once litter-infested area into a lovely road.

I hope this article encourages people to get involved and help clean up our beautiful Lowcountry.

For more information, contact Caroline Jordan at 843-441-3849 or CJordan@bcgov.net, or me at 843-816-0318 or kdoughtie@yahoo.com and let’s make this paradise sparkle once more!

Karen Doughtie is a long-time resident of Bluffton.

Letter to the Editor To the Editor: The article by Rev. Dr. Jon Black (Bluffton Sun, Feb. 16, 2021) was spot on. When I read the title, “Our ‘toddler’ nation must grow up, be mature, practice unity,” I wasn’t sure what to expect.

After reading it, the content made so much sense, especially in our current times.

As a country, we have many issues to address, starting with lack of bipartisanship within the legislature, COVID-19, racial discrimination, immigration and our economy, to name a few. This country was built by many diverse groups,

both ethnic and religious and that is what made us great.

The Reverend wrote: “Anyone can find unity with people who share common values and history. Mature people can find unity among people who are quite different.”

It is not enough to say, “We need to be kind to one another.” Before we react to a person or an issue, ask yourself, “Are you listening to what is being said or truly understanding the issue or do you jump in with your opinion?” When we ask and answer our own questions, we can be shortchanging ourselves.

How many times have you come to a conclusion about a person or issue and down the road you get additional information that impacts your previous view?

One of Stephen Covey’s principles is “Seek first to understand and then to be understood.” Trust me, it is a challenging principle to follow, but the longer you are at it, the more you learn how valuable it is.

We are never too old to learn.

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SUN ON THE STREET

Considering the beginning spring as a work of art With this feature, we seek to capture a glimpse of what you and your neighbors have to say about a variety of topics, issues, events – and just plain

Babbie Guscio, Bluffton: “Flowers!

Lots of flowers. Rebirth, new life.

Art and flowers mean a lot to me.”

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We are back out on the street, with notepad and camera, randomly seeking out folks who are willing to participate.

Kristin Griffis, Hilton Head Island: “By using cheerful colors because they’re excited about spring.”

If we find you, we hope you will want to respond.

We recently visited La Petite Gallerie on Calhoun Street in Old Town Bluff-

Karen Dontas, New Jersey: “We’re from up north, so we think snow.”

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Giving Back

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Members of the Early Grade Reading Project committee, part of the larger Greater Island Council, received a donation from Synovus Bank Feb. 16 to have its recently completed reading resource guide produced and printed in Spanish. The guide, titled “Collaborate from Birth to Eight for Early Grade Reading,” provides resources for parents and caregivers and information about the importance of reading for children. Holding the check are Tom Henz, left, chair of the project committee, and Norman Collins, Synovus Bank vice president. Also pictured are Jody Levitt; Jennifer Winzeler; Chuck Lobaugh, owner of Curry Printing; Carlton Dallas; and staff of Synovus Bank. The photo was taken at the Children’s Center, one of the nonprofit organizations that offers reading programs for young children.

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ISLAND WEST from page 1A on No. 1, and a strip mall, apartments through here (the clubhouse area) and patio homes there,” said Myers. “We didn’t want all that.”

From their “Save the Island West Golf Course” Facebook page to bending the ear of every elected official who would listen, Island West’s homeowners organized their community and implored neighboring golf communities to support them.

“We did our defense, got our community behind that,” Myers said. “Then with COVID - that probably worked to our advantage, because it gave us some time and we were like, ‘let’s try to buy it.’ We thought we had first option to buy it anyway. And that fell through.”

John Isaac, one of the residents doing the carpentry and repairs on the clubhouse, said they started writing letters to all the county officials, saying they were against the plans, which would require a rezoning of the property.

“We did everything we could to fight it. That lasted many months,” Isaac said.

GWYNETH J. SAUNDERS

The Island West pro shop has undergone a significant clean up and remodel, funded by its new owners, the community’s residents.

The HOA board sent out a notice in September, seeking permission from the residents to make an offer on the property. The sale amount – $1.375 million – would be paid by assessing

each resident, who had a choice to pay the whole amount at once or over a five-year period.

What remained was to refurbish, repair and repaint the clubhouse to bring

it back to a pristine condition. That also was a challenge the residents took on, sometimes with gusto, but always with a steady aim to reopening in April.

“Some days we have five people, and other days a dozen or more,” said Isaac.

“One day we decided we’d paint the whole inside on a Friday night, and we must have had 18 or 20 people show up that night.”

“It helped that we also announced there would be pizza and beer,” said Isaac’s wife, Briana. A local company, which had painted the Isaacs’ home last summer during the pandemic, voluntarily pitched in to help get the clubhouse painted.

“Papa Charly’s Painting came in and said they would help us with the painting. They don’t even live in the community and they love our community,” said Briana. “They donated their time and their crew. They did the ceilings, the pro shop, and helped us out tremendously by getting the main part of this

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ISLAND WEST from page 10A done. The community has helped out by coming in and doing everything else. It has been a lot of help. It’s been a huge difference.”

The pro shop, dining room, bar and bathrooms have all been repainted.

For avid golfer Greg Gilman, getting everything up to speed will hasten his return to his community’s course.

“I’m pretty much a daily worker, about four hours a day, plus landscaping,” he said. “This is important to me because when the golf course closed last April it was really disappointing.

We moved here about seven years ago, and wanted to live on a golf course, and when it closed we kind of went into a little bit of a depression for a while.”

When he heard the golf course would reopen, he got excited and wanted to contribute the energy to get the place in good shape.

“That’s so we could get out on the golf course again and start playing. So that’s my motivation to get down here,” said Gilman. “The layout of the course will be the same. They’re going to do some work on the cart paths, do some work on the bunkers, get some sand for the bunkers. Not immediately but as the years go by, we’ll continue to improve those.”

He added that the main concern about the golf course right now is the greens, and six to 10 of them will be replaced, but they will have to wait for the growing season to do that. Gilman’s immediate concern, though, was finishing the kitchen he was painting and fixing up.

As work goes on indoors, attention

is being paid to the outside woodwork and landscaping. Bob and Linda Gold, who are 80, have been at the course nearly every day for about three weeks, according to Briana Isaac.

“The primary reason why it was important for us to buy the golf course is they tried to commercially develop our front entranceway, and it would have probably done damage to the price of our homes as well as the property,” said Gold, as he applied paint to one of the wooden pillars. “Our members voted almost unanimously to buy the course to prevent any future development out front.”

Island West residents were not alone in this effort to deny further development of their golf course.

“The community has been behind us, which has been a huge part of this.

When we were challenging this by the developer, everybody was ‘There is no way this is happening.’ Everybody got together,” said Briana Isaac, who added that Island West was communicating with Baynard Park and similar communities. “We said you’re going to be affected by this, too. If this goes through, it isn’t going to be just us. It’s going to be you, too. They got on board and everybody was sending letters to anybody that mattered.”

The HOA has since signed with Stephens Golf, which manages Rose Hill Golf Course, to manage Island West’s course operations and clubhouse.

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County’s youngest students equipped with donated iPads

By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR

Beaufort County School District’s youngest students can now do the same things their older classmates have been doing for the past year: use technology to complete lessons and work with their teachers.

Thanks to $54,000 in donations from the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and $15,000 from the Coastal Community Foundation, 753 students in the county’s pre-kindergarten early childhood and special education programs received iPad mobile devices. United Way of the Lowcountry provided the young students with school readiness bookbags filled with supplies and materials that can be used to complete lessons and activities.

“These generous iPad donations have provided our Pre-K students with an additional learning tool, helping to prepare them for kindergarten and beyond,” said school Superintendent Frank Rodriguez.

The gifts were driven by the emphasis both nonprofits place on education.

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A young student works in her classroom on an iPad donated to the schools.

“The money was part of funds actually designated for K-12. The Pre-K didn’t have access to the devices,” said Jean Heyduck, vice president for marketing and communications for Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. “The largest portion of

the donation was the $54,000 that went to buying an actual curriculum as well as the iPads for pre-kindergarten students.”

The curriculum is in both English and Spanish, and available 24/7, making it more convenient for parents who work

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Heyduck said the money also provided additional assistance to the district. “It helped pay for internet connectivity for those families that were unable to access it,” she said, “and the funds also helped purchase cameras for Hilton Head High School that follow the instructors around the classroom while they are demonstrating lessons.”

The funds came from the foundation’s Lowcountry Community COVID-19 Response Fund of $600,000.

“The fund was established with the Community Foundation, and was initiated by the All Saints Episcopal Church outreach coordinator,” said Heyduck.

“They were really the impetus, asking what they could do because they were worried about the lack of connectivity. The MLK Committee for Justice also got involved, as did Hargray. And then we had a number of donors and fund advisors who were coming to us, asking ‘What could we do?’

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A young student works in his classroom on an iPad donated to the schools.

during this period of when the kids were having all these challenges.”

In BCSD press release announcing the donations, Ashley Hutchison, the district’s director of readiness, said that pre-K teachers will send interactive activities through the iPads to students, and parents can also use the devices to communicate with teachers. Parents can use the technology to send videos, photos and notes to show how their students have completed the assignments.

“All Pre-K students – those in face-toface instruction and those whose parents have chosen virtual instruction – will benefit,” said Hutchison.

According to the release, the district already was one of only a handful of South Carolina school systems offering one-toone computer access to students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

The Coastal Community Foundation fulfilled a BCSD grant request also through its COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund.

“The grant was to support the purchase of iPads and the pre-kindergarten digital curriculum, Creative Curriculum Cloud, for the Virtual Preschool Program,” said stewardship and events officer Gloria Duryea. “The technology will help ensure every child continues to learn and excel during the 2020-21 school year. While most of our work at this time is virtual, we still operate at 100% capacity to serve the communities in our nine-county service area, including Beaufort County.”

The Coastal Community Foundation has

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The donated iPads came programmed with a Pre-K curriculum.

awarded more than $600,000 in grants to nonprofits serving this region through its COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund.

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry serves Beaufort County, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties. The Coastal Community Foundation has offices in North Charleston, Beaufort and Murrells Inlet to serve nine counties: Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Colleton, Hampton, Jasper, Beaufort, Horry and Georgetown.

United Way of the Lowcountry provides support to Beaufort and Jasper counties.

For more information about these organizations and their COVID-19 relief programs, visit cf-lowcountry.org; coastalcommunityfoundation.org; and uwlowcountry.org.

Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.

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By Amy Coyne Bredeson CONTRIBUTOR

What started as a way to entertain her young children has evolved into a business for Jenny Phelan.

The Bluffton mother of two just wanted a few minutes every morning to enjoy a cup of tea before getting her day started.

“My kids are really busy,” Phelan said about her daughters, who are 4 years old and 18 months old. “It always helps to have something planned for them in the morning, especially when they wake up.”

A teacher with a Master’s degree in education and eight years teaching experience, Phelan wanted her children to do something educational rather than sit in front of a TV in the mornings. She began setting out Play-Doh,

figurines and craft supplies on a table in the playroom, and the girls loved it.

“It’s been a real changer for us,” Phelan said. “The mornings go a lot smoother, and the kids love it. It’s amazing how much speech and vocabulary my oldest has learned.”

It was such a great solution for her own daughters that she thought other families would appreciate the idea.

She decided to start a small business with this concept in mind.

In January, Phelan launched Learn Through Playing, which offers activity kits for children 18 months through elementary school age. The kits are available in a variety of themes, including pirates, insects and mermaids.

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The kits are not only fun; they help children learn valuable life skills, such as how to calm themselves and how to focus. They encourage kids to use their imagination, practice fine motor skills, and develop early literacy and math skills.

Each kit includes a guide with suggested activities, which can support cognitive growth and problem-solving skills, develop and enhance memory, promote social interaction and support language development.

“As a teacher, I’ve always strived to make learning fun and make things enjoyable, hands on and interactive,” Phelan said.

Her daughters’ favorites are the sushi kit and the insect kit, as well as the mermaid and pirate kits.

So far, Phelan’s kits have been a great success. Through word of mouth and Phelan’s Instagram account, she has shipped kits to 16 different states.

“We have had excellent feedback from children, parents and caregivers

on how engaging and fun the kits are, particularly during this unprecedented time in education,” Phelan said.

The kits can be purchased online, and Phelan hopes they will be available in local stores by the spring or summer.

Phelan would like to connect with therapy centers and schools that might be interested in the kits. She has already been in touch with The Sandbox Children’s Museum, and she plans to donate a kit to a fundraiser for the Lowcountry Autism Foundation.

Phelan hopes to partner with local naturalists to offer programs about South Carolina’s ecosystem while incorporating her South Carolina kits.

For more information on Learn Through Playing, visit learnthroughplayingkits.com, like Learn Through Playing on Facebook and follow @ learnthroughplaying on Instagram.

Amy Coyne Bredeson of Bluffton is a freelance writer, a mother of two and a volunteer with the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance.

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Delivering hugs to the Lowcountry, one stuffed animal at a time

By Nancy Vineburgh CONTRIBUTOR

How many hugs can one woman deliver?

If you’re Bluffton resident Tory Robertson-Susac, the answer is “nearly 1,000” since 2019.

The Belfair resident is a board member of Hugaroo, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a new stuffed animal, referred to as a “hug,” to children who are hospitalized, have suffered a life-threatening illness, or have experienced significant trauma.

Hugaroo was founded to honor Morgan Harper of Plano, Texas who died at 17, the result of a rare muscle tissue cancer, rhabdomyosarcoma. Her younger sister, Jenna, had observed the comfort Morgan experienced in the hospital having received a new stuffed animal from someone she did not know.

Several years later, the Harper family moved to Charlotte, N.C. For a Girl Scout project, Jenna modeled a program of giving new stuffed animals to hospitalized children.

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Tory Robertson-Susac, right, is happy to see the joy on a young recipient’s face after he received a Hugaroo stuffed animal.

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In 2007, the Harpers founded the nonprofit Hugaroo Inc. to continue the program.

They recruited Robertson-Susac, an honorary aunt to both Jenna and Morgan, to join the Hugaroo board of directors.

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“Now more than ever, children need hugs,” said Robertson-Susac. “The situation has gotten more dire with the onset of Covid-19. Social distancing and at-home

schooling are leaving children more isolated.

Teachers and social workers are finding it more difficult to identify which children are being abused or need to be placed in foster care.”

True to the expression “it takes a village,” other individuals have contributed to Hugaroo’s success in the Lowcountry. These include Belfair member Jeannie M. Fisher, also a Hugaroo board member, and 10 women referred to as the Belfair Tag and Bag group, who help process and prepare the stuffed animals prior to their delivery. Each stuffed animal has a Hugaroo tag with the sponsors’ names and logo on the back.

Hugaroo serves at-risk children in Beaufort, Jasper and Colleton counties. Some 809 Lowcountry children received “hugs” in 2020. Hugaroo expects to double that number in 2021.

Readers are encouraged to identify programs and organizations that serve children who need “hugs.” For more information, visit hugaroo.org or email Tory@hugaroo.org.

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Found on Instagram, Bluffton man picked for new reality show

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Alex Coplo didn’t plan to be on a reality TV show, but when given a chance to work with one of his idols, he couldn’t pass up the new adventure.

The Bluffton architectural model and renderings specialist was contacted by producers from the new History Channel show, “Assembly Required,” to be part of the cast.

“They saw my postings on Instagram and reached out to me in June 2020,” Coplo said. “At first, I’m thinking this is just a joke, but the more they reached out, the more I saw it was real.”

Not only was it real, but Coplo would be doing the show with hosts Tim Allen and Richard Karn, who previously paired together on the long-running ABC sitcom, “Home Improvement.”

The show was one of Coplo’s favorites when he first immigrated to the U.S. from Argentina in 1992.

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Being filmed in his Bluffton workshop, Alex Coplo celebrates moving on to the second round in this screen shot from the show “Assembly Required.”

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I loved it. Tim was my hero, our family always loves all his movies,” he said. “So when they told me it was Tim the Tool-

man and Al doing this show, my jaw just dropped.”

History Channel producers came to Bluffton in November to film Coplo’s seg-

ment. He was supposed to be part of the show’s seventh episode, but show executives were so impressed with Coplo and his competitors, his episode was moved to be the Feb. 23 premiere of the show.

“Producers called me about a week before. They said that of all the episodes they filmed and the hundreds of applicants to be on the show, they liked us best,” he said. “So that was quite a thrill.”

The show pits amateur makers against each other, giving them a project to complete with parts sent to each contestant’s home.

Coplo competed against Jesse Jennings from Billings, Mont., and Sean French from Arizona. The first challenge was to build in 90 minutes a fire extinguisher out of air tanks, water nozzles, hoses, an air pump, a back rest and a backing board.

“I was just sweating like crazy. Immediately, I’m thinking, ‘Why did I get myself into this situation?’,” Coplo said.

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“I’ve got producers in my ear and I can hear Tim and Richard cracking jokes as they watched me. It was hilarious. Tim cracked a joke about me being able to kill a man with a tape measure and I lost it. I was just trying to stay calm.”

Coplo moved on to face French in the final showdown, where the two had to build an all-season leaf blower that could also blow snow and melt ice. The parts for the second project came about a week after the first, with each contestant given five days to complete the task.

“It was just nuts. They messed with the leaf blower motor, so I had to figure out that the spark plug needed tweaking,” Coplo said. “And from there, we had more crew there and we’re working with fire, so they were super careful and prepared.”

Coplo patterned his design after a World War II P-51 Mustang airplane. He won the design judging but lost on ingenuity and functionality to French, who took home the $5,000 prize.

“Richard, he wasn’t working the fire starter right, but I wasn’t too let down. It was just such a thrill to be part of,” Coplo said. “I went above and beyond on both projects and felt that I represented my talents and my family well.”

Coplo has been a Bluffton resident since 2012. He is a self-taught modeler and at first worked for an architectural firm in Maryland. That firm moved his family to North Carolina before it went out of

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“We lost our home in North Carolina, I had $6,000 coming to Bluffton but we were determined to make it, and this town has been amazing to me,” he said.

He later bought a home here. His Mom, Sonia, and brother, Julio, still live in Bluffton.

Coplo at first worked did part-time trophy engraving work before connecting with Low Tide Designs owner Sam Liberti. His work earned raves from clients, enough to lead Coplo to start his own business, 3D Topics.

“I do scale models, animation and renderings out of my home studio,” he said. “I’ve been so fortunate to be so busy.

My work consumes me, so much so that I haven’t gotten out and explored the area as much as we want to.”

His daughter, Ashley, is soon graduating from The Citadel and is set to become a U.S. Marine officer. His two younger sons, Michael and Gabriel, have both attended Bluffton schools.

Coplo said he is a “soon to be 49-yearold kid” who still collects Star Wars action figures.

“My sons love the collection. Watching those movies growing up in Argentina, I felt like anything I could imagine was

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A mere 8 years later, Corner Perk still hot with new ideas

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Relative newcomers to Bluffton look at Old Town’s Corner Perk coffee house and think it’s been around for 20 years. Its location sets a perfect entryway into the eclectic mix of commerce that is The Promenade. More importantly, its mix of hospitality and worldclass java give the business an air of being an institution-level gathering spot.

Josh Cooke laughs when being presented with such compliments. Just eight years ago, he and his wife Kali were struggling to keep the lights on at their original Burnt Church Road location.

Before he gave up on his dream, the Cookes decided to try one last Hail Mary approach. Josh crafted a 100-page business plan for the Promenade concept, complete with more fresh-roasted varieties and a restaurant with a full brunch menu.

An endless parade of banks slammed the door on him. But it just took one willing partner, and thanks to Promenade architect Bill Herbkersman, Cooke got connected with

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Palmetto State Bank. Despite often having only $100 in his bank account through much of the build, the husband and wife opened the doors in July 2014.

Today, the Cookes have three locations around Beaufort County, with a fourth being planned for Buckwalter Place and a warehouse space on May River Road to store beans

and roast his blends. And Josh is breaking in a new roaster that will give the company three times the capacity to make their own blends.

“It is absolutely crazy to think about all that’s happened,” Josh Cooke said of his business baby’s growth. “I’m a man of faith and we had unwavering belief in the concept.

We love what we do, coffee is my passion. We

have amazingly loyal customers and incredible team members that have fueled us to this current place.”

The new Mill City roaster, which allows his crew to roast 1,000 pounds of coffee beans per day, has allowed Cooke to both buy more beans in bulks from suppliers, like Balzac and Company in Charleston, and to branch out to find even more exotic international blends.

“We found an importer out of Indonesia that connected us with the island of Sulawesi,” Cooke said. The island is known for a rare ancient Toraja region coffee tree that yields a blend with a heavy body and creamy texture that has become a huge hit with Corner Perk devotees. “We bought about a third of all the coffee produced there in one harvest, because we knew we had the capacity to roast it.”

Cooke said he has struggled and adapted like many other small businesses during the COVID pandemic. Thankfully, he has kept the Old Town, Okatie and Port Royal locations open throughout, save for about a one-month stretch when Okatie closed out of

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possible,” said Coplo, who became a U.S. citizen in 2014. “My family and I, we owe Bluffton so much. I hope I made the town proud.”

Coplo was not paid for the appearance, but did receive a tool bag from the show that he adores.

“It’s filled with micro tools that I use every day,” he said. “I love what I do. I love to share the talents God blessed me and am just so blessed. My kids, they work

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an abundance of caution for its heavy senior citizen customer base.

“Our regulars made the ride to Old Town, so we’re very fortunate,” Cooke said. Corner Perk’s online sales have also grown exponentially over the past year.

The overall business has grown annually since the move a half mile down the road to The Promenade. Cooke said that COVID-19 has stunted growth and, if anything, slowed down plans for expansion.

The Buckwalter Place spot, across the street from Heuser Ace Hardwore and next door to the current State Farm location near the Innovation Drive roundabout, is the next big project for the budding chain.

“It was originally supposed to be our second location, but opportunities came up to take over Port Royal and open in Okatie,” Cooke said. “But we’re about to start moving full steam ahead on Buckwalter.”

Cooke said he hopes to have plans submitted to the town in the next couple of weeks.

From there, he hopes to break ground in several months and to be open in the next 12 to 24 months.

“I’d love to be more specific but there’s

just too many variables when it comes to construction timing and supply availability to make any grand promises,” Cooke said. “I just want that crowd to know we are definitely coming, that much I can say.”

The Cookes are thrilled to welcome back one of their original team members, Heather Watson, as their first official corporate employee. Watson will help with roasting and for ensuring quality control across all Corner Perk locations.

“We’re thrilled to have Heather back on board. She’s an incredible asset to help us keep the smart growth going,” Josh Cooke said.

The entrepreneur doesn’t envision opening many more locales himself. Instead, he’s doing research to potentially franchise the Corner Perk brand.

“We feel we have a unique story to tell, some proven blends and an overall artfully crafted business here,” he said. “I’m a dreamer and like to take big swings. So we’re looking forward to what’s next.”

Tim Wood of Bluffton is a veteran reporter and editor.

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BUSINESS UPDATE

Business ticking upward in first quarter of new year

By Tim Wood

Road, Bluffton, 843-321-9036, robertmoul. com: Moul, a Lowcountry resident since 2007, has sold more than $71 million in real estate transactions and closed more than 245 deals in the past six years. Now, he has opened his own brokerage firm with offices on the outskirts of Old Town. Moul, a pro-active social media helper for new residents, officially opened his offices in mid-February.

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It has been a busy couple of months for Bluffton and Hilton Head Island small business owners. The new year has yielded a number of new businesses, new owners in new places, and proposed businesses that have the community excited.

Here’s the latest business activity up and down the U.S. 278 corridor.

• Nectar Farm Kitchen, 35-A Office Park Road, Hilton Head Island, 843-6822337, nectarfarmkitchen.com: The restaurant that replaced Marleys Island Grille in the SERG eatery lineup opened in early February near the Sea Pines front gate. The menu is focused on farm-to-table specialties with a strong emphasis on sourcing food from local farms. The menu includes sweet potato pancakes, blue crab mac and root-beer-braised short ribs and is run by an all-star team of chefs – Brad Blake of Skull

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Creek Boathouse, Chris Carge of SERG, One Hot Mama’s chef and owner Orchid Paulmeier, and SERG executive culinary

director Nick Unangst.

• Robert Moul Realtors, 1132 May River

• Carolina Veterinary Critical Care, 21 Buck Island Road, Bluffton, 843-706-9200, carolinavcc.com: Good news, Beaufort and Jasper County pet owners. You no longer need to drive to Charleston for emergency care. Dr. Matthew Tenwolde has made the move to the Lowcountry to start a 24-hour critical care service for pets.

Tenwolde is working out of the offices of Coastal Veterinary Clinic while the company’s new facility is being built. CVCC offers

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emergency stabilization, hospitalization if needed, and a wide variety of surgical procedures. CVCC expects to open the new facility in 2022 with plans to offer orthopedic surgery, internal medicine, oncology and dermatology services for your pet. Email hello@carolinavcc.com for more information.

• Elsewhere’s in Old Town, 30A Promenade St., Bluffton: Military veteran Steve Krzyzyk has opened a sports memorabilia-focused shop with the blessing of long-time area collectibles king Jerry Glenn, who owned Legends in Hilton Head Island’s Main Street Village and, more recently, Reminisce in The Promenade. The shop plans to buy and sell sports collections daily and will also sell fine foods, canvas art, children’s books and an array of products from gifting favorites like Savannah Bee Company and Terrapin Ridge Farms.

• Shear Talent, 181 Bluffton Road, Suite 1031, 440-829-1129: Hair stylist and colorist Lindsey Samuels has opened her own salon. Call her for an appointment or email lindseysam7@gmail.com.

• Burnt Church Distillery, 120 Bluffton Road, Bluffton, burntchurchdistillery.com: The 25,000-square-foot whiskey distillery, owned by brothers Billy and Sean Waterston, is set to open March 5. The massive campus includes a 7,000-square-foot tasting room, an on-site manufacturing facility, gift shop, humidor and history room.

Craft whiskeys, vodkas, flavored moonshines and craft cocktails are just some of the offerings, as well as a brick-and-mortar home for the Pizza Co. food truck dough masters. The distillery will also offer exclusive memberships for those interested in

a premium tasting experience. For more information, contact info@burntchurchdistillery.com.

Elsewhere, in potential openings and never opening news: • No to storage in the former Sam’s Club: After a community outcry when the news first broke, a developer who had plans to create storage units in the former 70,729-square-foot Sam’s Club building in Port Royal Plaza on Hilton Head Island has withdrawn his request for new zoning to accommodate the project.

So it’s back to the drawing board in an area of town that has been the eyesore poster child for stalled development since Sam’s closed in January 2017.

• Mini golf hopes for Buckwalter Place in Bluffton: Plans have been submitted to the Town of Bluffton for Lighthouse Lagoon, an 18-hole miniature golf course that would occupy a one-acre plot between Publix and Station 300 in Buckwalter Place.

Initial plans submitted by business owner Billy Hubbard show a 1,300-square-foot concessions and restroom building and an 840-square-foot pavilion for birthday parties and events.

Town officials have raised concerns about parking configuration, wheelchair access and planned foliage on the property, but if those hurdles are cleared, Hubbard said the course could be built and open as soon as this summer.

Have Bluffton or Hilton Head business news to share with our readers? Email Tim Wood at timmaywood@gmail.com. Wood is a veteran reporter and editor and proud coach of the Bluffton Red Bulls 11-12 boys youth rec league basketball team.

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Business Briefs • Dean Bushey, Ph.D. has joined the University of South Carolina Beaufort to oversee development of the university’s new cyber security program.

Bushey has more than 30 years of business, academic and military leadership experience in transportation and moDean Bushey, Ph.D. bility, as a computer scientist, educator, commercial pilot and autonomous and connected systems expert.

At USCB, he teaches programming and is the project coordinator for the upcoming cyber defense concentration in the Computer Science major, which will kick off in Fall semester 2021.

Courses in cyber security also will be offered through Technical College of the Lowcountry.

The course work, which will be taught at a coming cyber security lab in

Beaufort, aims to prepare local students, residents and military personnel for opportunities in the expanding and lucrative field of cyber security.

• Case McRee has joined Coastal Carolina CBD & Wellness as sales manager.

McRee earned a Master of Science degree in business management from Full Sail University, and a dispensary management certification from Learn Sativa University.

Coastal Carolina CBD & Wellness is owned by Larry Moran and is located at 104 Buckwalter Parkway, Suite No. 1-DD in Bluffton. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 843757-3339 or visit cbdstorebluffton. com.

• Sean Custer has joined Curry Printing and FastSigns as a sign and print consultant.

Custer has 30 years’ experience in

the print, graphics and sign industry. He was the owner of A Southern Sign and Awning Company in Bluffton from 2006 to 2015. He has served a number of years as a volunteer Sean Custer coach.

Curry Printing and FastSigns offer printing, marketing, mailing and sign-making for business, organizations and personal applications.

• Kimberly Sullivan has joined Boy & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry as area director of resource development.

Sullivan brings to the Clubs a strong background and experience in resource development, marketing, grant writing, social media and public relations. Some of her past work experiences include: director of digital marketing and PR for The Island News and Lowcountry

Weekly, director of sales and marketing for WSCG TV/Lowcountry 34 Media, assistant director for operations and content for ETV Lowcountry, and owner of Brush Across America Destination Kimberly Sullivan Painting Tours.

In addition, Sullivan has been a teacher in several school districts including the Jasper County School District.

She will be responsible for planning and executing the resource develop and marketing strategies for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Beaufort County and Jasper County.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry serves 2,500 youth annually at nine Club locations in Beaufort and Jasper Counties. For more information visit bgclowcountry.org.

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Noteworthy • Maye River Quilt Guild will meet at 10 a.m. March 6 via Zoom.

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 843530-1244.

• The 26th annual Hilton Head Shamrock Run will begin at 8 a.m.

March 13 in front of New York City Pizza at Heritage Plaza on Pope Avenue and end at Coligny Plaza.

The 5K run and health walk will proceeds over a flat and fast course down Pope Avenue, North Forest Beach Drive and then back on Lagoon Road.

Participants are encouraged to “get your Irish on” and wear green attired in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. The 5K Run will be limited to 250 runners starting at 8 a.m. A limited number of runners in each wave will leave in 2-minute intervals. Start times will be posted based on your running number. We will be following strict CDC Covid Guidelines: Participants must wear masks before and after event. Remove only during your time running. Participants must practice social distancing.

A percentage of proceeds will go to benefit Hilton Head charities. For more information, visit bearfootsports.com or call 843-757-8520.

• Bluffton in Bloom, a new flower show and art market, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. March 20 in Historic Bluffton.

The celebration of spring will include floral-themed art works, floral arrangements, a flower sale and food trucks.

Local artists have been invited to display their works in all media featuring a floral theme; they will be on display at participating Old Town galleries.

• Coastal Discovery Museum will host its annual Native Plant Sale from 10 am to 1 p.m. March 20 on the museum grounds, 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head Island.

A variety of native plants will be available for purchase, from vines to

blooming bushes to butterfly friendly plants. Experts will be on hand to share their knowledge of the best plants for particular landscapes.

Cashiers will accept only cash or checks at the sale. Crowds are expected; masks are requested.

For more information, visit coastaldiscovery.org.

• At noon March 31, Rabbi Brad Bloom of Congregation Beth Yam will conduct an Educational Seder Service, during which four local religious leaders will be in attendance. The purpose of the Seder is to share the rituals and symbols of this important holiday to members of other faiths.

The five participants include Rabbi Bloom; Rev. Jon Black, pastor of the Campbell Chapel AME Church of Bluffton; Sister Pamela Smith, SSCM, Director for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs at the Diocese of Charleston; Rev. Therese Donlan Lee, Senior Minister of the Unity Church of Hilton Head; and Bishop Greg Dixon of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

The Seder will be held inside the synagogue, where social distancing rules will be observed, and also will be live-streamed at bethyam.org and the Congregation’s Facebook page.

The table will be set with a traditional Seder plate containing the six symbolic foods of the feast that will be explained by Rabbi Bloom. Although a traditional Passover meal is typically served during a Seder, only Kosher matzah ball soup will be provided to the five clergymen.

• Registration is now open for Pedal 2021, a major fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Hilton Head Island.

The event will be held in May at Lowcountry Celebration Park on the island’s South end. New routes have been added, including a 30-mile ride.

A virtual fundraising option has been added, with a 100% match for every dollar raised.

For more information, visit pedalhiltonheadisland.org.

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LEGAL

You can protect your estate if you ‘Bubble Wrap’ your money

By Mark F. Winn CONTRIBUTOR

We all know what Bubble Wrap is.

When we move, we use it to protect furniture and other valuables while these items are in transit. So what do I mean when I say “Bubble Wrap your money”? Let’s consider a couple of questions you can ask yourself: Mark F. Winn Q. When I am no longer here, if I could, would I want to leave my assets to my loved ones in a manner that protects these assets from lawsuits and divorce claims?

A. You can. South Carolina law provides that if assets are left in trust for the benefit of a loved one,

and the trust includes a “spendthrift provision or clause” or “discretionary provisions” for distribution of assets, then the trustee of the trust cannot be compelled to distribute funds to a creditor.

There are a few minor exceptions, such as you cannot avoid your responsibility to support a minor child, but in large part, this kind of planning can go a long way to making sure your money does not blow away in the winds of frivolous lawsuits or creditors claims.

If you leave assets free of trust, they can become commingled with the assets of your in-law, which could expose them to loss in divorce.

Q. Does this limit my loved one’s freedom over the funds in any way?

A. No, not really. If a child, for instance, is the trustee of their own trust, then they are both the trustee and the beneficiary.

If they are the sole beneficiary and they are the trustee, then the trust is a beneficiary controlled trust. As such, there is no limit on control, no restrictions on what the funds may be used for or how the funds are invested or spent.

But if the child is sued or becomes involved in a divorce, the funds in the trust you created for your child will be protected. The key here is to recognize that the funds will be protected from loss.

This is the kind of insurance everyone should have. It can be put in place when you plan your estate. The beauty of this kind of insurance is there are no monthly premiums, no exclusions, and no threat of lapse.

With the rate of divorce at or near 50% in the United States, planning to leave assets to loved ones in a manner that keeps it in your family and prevents it from being lost to preda-

tory spouses or in-laws in a divorce is more important than ever.

So, we know that Bubble Wrap is good to protect furniture and other valuables when we move, and now we know the same result can apply to your money when it is left to your loved ones.

Aside from avoiding unnecessary probate costs and delay, and minimizing or avoiding federal estate taxes and maximizing the income tax deferral on retirement plans, your planning should take advantage of the law which permits you to, in effect, Bubble Wrap your money.

For your loved ones, divorce and creditor protection should be part of every good estate plan.

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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LEGAL

Be clear with intentions of your will to avoid contest later

By Brian Treacy CONTRIBUTOR

A will contest usually occurs when heirs are surprised by what a will says.

I have represented both heirs and estates, and in all cases there are misunderstandings about the legal reasons for allowing a challenge to a will; being disappointed is not one of them.

Brian Treacy When heirs are surprised by what a will says, it is usually because they thought they were getting something, and the decedent actually intended for those heirs to get nothing.

Lesson: When creating your will, make sure you are super clear about your intentions. If you are not, quite a good deal of estate money can be wasted defending your will.

Here are the four reasons a will can be contested: 1. Lack of correct formalities. If the will wasn’t signed in accordance with state law and fails to meet the very stringent execution standards, it’s not an enforceable will and it cannot be used to transfer property at death.

This is a big area of concern for anyone using an online service or doit-yourself will forms. If the signatures are incorrect, you might not have a valid estate plan.

If a named heir is a witness, that can cause problems too. And if the will is declared invalid, your estate can be distributed under a prior will (with valid signatures), or according to state intestacy laws.

2. Lack of testamentary capacity. This can invalidate a will on the grounds that the person executing the will was incompetent at the time they signed it. This issue is typically raised when a person with less-then-perfect

mental capacity modifies a will and removes beneficiaries named under a prior will.

The level of capacity required to execute a will is not very high. In order to be competent to execute a will, a person needs to know the extent and value of their assets and the legal effect of signing the will.

3. Undue influence. As one ages, one becomes more reliant on others for care and assistance. If the person providing that assistance is in a confidential relationship with you, that person is in a position to influence many decisions, so much so that you can lose your independent thought processes.

If your daughter who cooks and cleans for you suggests that unless she gets the house, she will not continue helping you, what might you do?

What if a hired caregiver threatens to withhold your medication unless you change your will to benefit them?

When a will has unequal distributions, or distributions to non-family members, a court is reasonably concerned that the will was created out of fear that the favored beneficiary would cease caring for or even harm the person making the will.

4. Fraud. An example of fraud is when a person is given a contract to sign, and it turns out a will was slipped into the document so person signing did not know what they were signing. This will would be invalid because it clearly is not an expression of the true intent.

Remember that online documents are fraught with likely problems.

Careful steps taken in the preparation and execution of a will with an experienced estate planning attorney can often prevent will contests later on.

Brian T. Treacy is an elder law and estate planning attorney, and owner of Elder Law & Estate Planning Center in Bluffton. hiltonheadelderlaw.com

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TECHNOLOGY

Spring clean your devices, work space for better efficiency

By Lynn Hall CONTRIBUTOR

As the days get longer and the weather starts to warm up, we’re getting closer to saying “goodbye” to winter and “hello” to spring. For many, the end of winter means it’s time for spring cleaning.

People usually clean out their house, donate unused clothes and items, and put away winter clothes. Others deep clean their car and garage.

But there is something else that probably needs some spring cleaning: your connected devices. Here is how to clean up your phone, computer or tablet: • Make more space: Odds are, if you aren’t in the habit of clearing out your email, your inbox is full of unread and unsolicited messages. Clean up your mailbox by deleting unread mail and unsubscribing from unwanted mailing lists.

Try searching for a specific sender and selecting “delete all” to quickly remove

junk mail. Deleting text message threads can also free up valuable storage.

• Tighten up security: A great habit to get into for enhancing the security of your devices and online accounts is to change your passwords frequently. Update your system password as well as your online account passwords routinely.

Some experts recommend changing your passwords at least every three months. This practice will reduce the amount of time a hacker remains inside a compromised account, which is especially important for accounts with access to credit cards or personal information.

Also, check your security preferences and make sure your anti-virus and anti-malware software is running.

• Close unused accounts: Delete unneeded software and apps. Unused applications take up precious space on your devices and can slow down your operating system. Go to your device settings to view insights into which apps are taking

up the most space. Update the apps you want to keep so that they run the latest versions.

• Organize files: Clean up your desktop. (This applies both to your electronic devices and your physical work desk.) A messy desktop not only looks unsightly but functions poorly. Organize your files into folders so that you can find things

easily.

• Clean the physical device: After you’ve cleaned your internal system, it’s time for physical cleansing. Devices carry germs and can get nasty if they aren’t cared for. Dusk and debris can clog up your device and cause damage over time.

First, turn off your phone or computer.

Take off any case and clean separately.

Use a can of compressed air to blow dirt off your computer keyboard and ports.

Next, wipe down your device with a soft, dry microfiber cloth. If you choose to sanitize your device, be careful to use a slightly damp cloth and not get it wet. Research your device’s cleaning instructions to prevent damage.

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Solutions for missing teeth depend on many unique factors

By James G. Jenkins CONTRIBUTOR

When a patient’s existing tooth has decay, is broken, or is painful, the options for treatment are not difficult to figure out. Depending on the amount of damage, the tooth might receive a root canal. Whether it does or does not, the options for restoration are a filling, crown or veneer.

The problem for missing teeth is much more complex. Factors to be taken in consideration of replacement include: how many are missing, have the teeth adjacent to the space shifted, has the opposing tooth erupted into the space, location in the mouth where the teeth are missing, how much bone support is there in the space, how long have they been missing, and what is the condition of the remaining teeth.

With so many factors to be considered, the decision on treatment is unique for each individual patient’s condition.

How long teeth have been missing is a huge factor when considering treatment options. When teeth are removed, the bone in the area does not have a tooth to support and it begins to dissolve away slowly over time.

One and one-half years since extraction is a general rule of thumb when considering dental implants. After that time, the option for dental implants becomes much more limited or not possible.

The general condition of the remaining teeth is also a huge factor. If they are compromised due to gum disease, decay or other breakdown, sometimes the best solution is a full arch replacement.

This comes in the form of a full removable denture or an implant retained, fixed full arch restoration. The latter has been referred to as “all-on-four” or “teeth in a day.”

Other than dental implants, sometimes a fixed bridge is a better choice.

By utilizing the adjacent teeth to the

space for support, a multi-unit tooth replacement can be constructed. This is superior to the other option which is a removable partial denture.

The partial denture can be uncomfortable, can sometimes be unsightly., and over time, it can help loosen the very teeth that it relies on with clasp support to survive.

This option is usually considered a precursor to a full removable denture.

As more teeth become lost over time, replacements can be added to the partial denture.

Where missing teeth are located is a significant consideration. If the affected area is in the front of the mouth where the teeth show, there is much more difficulty pulling off a natural look. If performed properly, any tooth replacements in the cosmetic region of the mouth can be made to be undetectable as replacement teeth.

A big factor to consider is long term stability and chewing efficiency. A full set of natural teeth will be much more stable than upper and lower full dentures. There can be as much as a 50% decrease in chewing efficiency with dentures compared to natural teeth.

The other options fall somewhere within that range compared to natural teeth. The fixed options are far superior to the removable ones.

James G. Jenkins, D.M.D. is the owner of Bluffton Dental Care in Bluffton.

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HEALTH

Get the best vitamin ‘D-fense’ for your health

By Robyn Odzark CONTRIBUTOR

Between COVID-19 and the chilly winter weather, many of us are spending a lot of time indoors these days. And while that might ensure that we stay socially distanced and warm, it could leave us lacking in our vitamin D intake.

Vitamin D is vital for strengthening Robyn Odzark bones, proper cell growth and even bolstering the immune system. It’s particularly important for older adults, especially women, who are at greater risk for developing osteoporosis.

In addition to promoting healthy bones, this important nutrient has been found to provide a strong “D-fense” against several other conditions – and might even play a role in their treatment.

These include: • Heart disease and high blood pressure • Diabetes • Infections and immune system disorders • Bone fractures in older adults caused by accidental falls • Some types of cancer, such as colon, prostate and breast cancers • Depression A good deal of attention has also been paid to the benefits vitamin D provides to overall immune function and health, as studies have shown that vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased susceptibility to infection and the body’s ability to fight illness.

While a direct correlation between vitamin D and COVID-19 is still being studied, there is evidence that people with low vitamin D levels may be more vulnerable to upper respiratory tract infections. And vitamin D may help boost

our bodies’ defense against viruses and bacteria.

There are several ways you can get the Vitamin D you need.

• Let the sunshine in. Vitamin D is called the “sunshine vitamin” because solar rays are the best source for this essential nutrient. Your body produces vitamin D through exposure of bare skin to sunlight, which can sometimes be difficult this time of year.

If you’re not getting enough sun – at least 10 to 15 minutes several times a week – it probably means you aren’t getting enough vitamin D either.

• Put the “D” in diet. While spending time outside is the best way to boost vitamin D levels, adding certain foods to your diet can help, too. These include fatty fish like salmon, tuna and sardines; egg yolks; mushrooms; cheese; red meat and beef liver. In addition, you can find many foods, including dairy products, juices and cereals, that have been fortified with vitamin D. • Take your vitamins. For many people, taking a vitamin D supplement might be the best way to ensure adequate intake. This is especially true for those who eat a vegetarian or vegan diet.

How much you need will vary based on your age and health condition, so discuss this with your provider.

Unfortunately, if you’re low in vitamin D, you probably won’t have any symptoms, though fatigue and muscle and bone pain could be a red flag. If you often become sick, especially with colds or the flu, low vitamin D levels may be a contributing factor. And even depression has been linked to low levels of vitamin D. Your provider can check your vitamin D levels with a simple blood test. The good news is that vitamin D deficiency is easily treatable.

Robyn Odzark, DO, a board-certified family medicine physician with Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Primary Care in Okatie.

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HHCA presents first show at new campus Hilton Head Christian Academy (HHCA) theatre will present its spring musical, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” March 25-27. It will be the first production to debut at HHCA’s new stateof-the-art Bluffton campus.

The musical will be staged on the campus playground.

Tickets are limited and available at hhcadrama.eventbrite.com. Detailed protocols are in place to ensure the health and safety of the cast, crew and audience members.

The 1999 revised version of the musical comedy is a revue of songs and vignettes based on the beloved Charles M. Schulz comic strip. The school’s new playground will be transformed into the backdrop where Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang explore life’s great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship.

The small ensemble is double-cast and features seniors Caden Becker (Charlie Brown), Gracie Auld (Snoopy), Madison

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Directed by Michelle McElroy Cox, the musical will feature a live 10-piece orchestra led by Fine Arts Director James Berry with choreography by HHCA alum Jamal Edwards.

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HEALTH

Here comes the sun; take precautions against sunburn

By Oswald Lightsey Mikell CONTRIBUTOR

It has been a long winter without much sun. Being eager to get out in the good weather can leave us unsuspectingly susceptible to a dangerous sunburn.

While many of us might consider a sun tan to be attractive, an actual sunburn and the peeling that follows is certainly not! In addition to which, sunburn contributes to long-term skin damage.

Q. I know the signs of a sunburn, redness and a burning feeling, but what are the more severe symptoms?

A. You might experience pain, swelling and occasional blistering. Because exposure often affects a large area of your skin, sunburn can also cause headache, fever and fatigue.

Q. What can I do to relieve the symptoms?

A. Take a cool bath or shower. Adding 1/2 cup of cornstarch, oatmeal or baking soda

to your bath water can soothe the burn.

Also, applying aloe vera lotion several times a day will help provide some relief. If needed, take an over-the-counter pain reliever such as aspirin, ibuprofen or Tylenol.

Do not give children or teenagers aspirin.

It could cause Reye’s syndrome, a rare but potentially fatal disease.

Q. How do I know if need to see a doctor?

A. If blistering covers a large portion of your body, if you’re running a high fever,

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Q. How long does sunburn last?

A. Within a few days, your body will start to heal itself by “peeling” the top layer of damaged skin. Depending on the severity, it might take several days or more for the sunburn to heal.

Q. What should I do if I begin to blister?

A. First of all, leave blisters intact to speed

healing and avoid infection. If they burst on their own, apply an antibacterial ointment on the open areas. If the blisters are severe, not healing properly, or if you experience immediate complications, such as rash, itching or fever, see a doctor.

Q. How do I know if I have an infection?

A. You might experience increasing pain, tenderness and swelling, yellow drainage (pus) from an open blister, or red streaks, leading away from the open blister, which may extend in a line upward along the arm or leg.

You can help prevent sunburn and, consequently, skin damage by always protecting your skin before you go outdoors – even if you don’t plan to be in the direct sunlight.

Always apply sunscreen and make sure you apply correctly and frequently.

Dr. Oswald Lightsey Mikell, certified by the American Board of Dermatology and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, is the owner of Dermatology Associates of the Lowcountry.

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WELLNESS

USCB Center for the Arts to host Women’s Wellness Week Dr. Linda Bell, South Carolina’s state epidemiologist, will be the keynote speaker for USCB Center for the Arts Women’s Wellness Week March 20-28, to be held both in-person and virtually.

Women are invited to enrich their mental and spiritual wellness with workshops on journaling, meditation, stress Dr. Linda Bell prevention and time management.

Dr. Bell’s presentation will be held at 10 a.m. March 20 at the Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret St. in Beaufort. The event also will be streamed online.

Her topic is “Finding Our Way Out of the COVID-19 Pandemic.” The presentation will cover the impact of COVID-19 on individuals and communities, with prospects for controlling the pandemic.

“We’re honored to have Dr. Bell speak

about a topic that is so relevant as we move forward toward the new normal,” said Bonnie Hargrove, USCB Center for the Arts director.

Bell trained in internal medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical school and has worked in public health for over 28 years including as an epidemic intelligence service officer with the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control and in several positions with DHEC. She is currently the South Carolina state epidemiologist and director of the DHEC

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In addition to workshops and lectures, two featured events are a Women’s Wellness 5K and a Habitat for Humanity Women’s Build.

The Women Only 5K race/walk will begin at 8 a.m. March 27 in historic Port Royal on a certified 5K course.

Participation is limited to 250 runners or walkers. Runners and walkers are encouraged to dress up as a woman who has been influential in their lives. For details on this activity or to sign up, visit uscbcenterforthearts.com and click on the Women’s Wellness Week page.

Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity has partnered with the Center for the Arts to include a Habitat Women’s Build March 20, 23 and 25, from 8 a.m. to noon each day.

Women of all ages are invited to be a part of helping Habitat build a home for a deserving local mother and daughter. Sign up LowcountryHabitatForHumanity.org or through the Center for the Arts website.

There is a $25 participation fee.

For more information about these and other events, visit uscbcenterforthearts.com or call 843-521-4145.

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WELLNESS

Other than time, what’s involved with a rhinoplasty?

By E. Ronald Finger CONTRIBUTOR

Noses are complicated because they have so many parts, each influencing the other parts. There are two bones and four main cartilages, not counting the septum with its bones and cartilage, which separates one nostril from the other and which also influences the shape of the nose.

If you are considering changing yours, consider the following: Step 1: Decide what you do not like about your nose. Is it too long or short; do you have a hump: is it crooked; is the tip too wide and flaring: are the bones too wide in the upper half of the nose; does the tip point down? Can you breathe well through both nostrils? Discuss all of this with your plastic surgeon so you can come together with the procedure that meets your goals and discuss what is achievable.

Do you want an improvement but still retain ethnic heritage? Be as specific as possible when discussing this.

Step 2: Discuss the plan with your plastic surgeon and have the surgeon show diagrams as to how the possibilities will be achieved. Are cartilage grafts, usually taken from the septum, needed for creating more nasal tip projection or for filling in certain depressions seen in crooked noses?

Your plastic surgeon will point out certain aspects of your nose that you might not have noticed, such as a retracted columella (the skin strut that separates the nostrils). The columella should be parallel with the outer rim of the nostrils.

A retracted columella allows the tip to droop and may make the upper lip look too long, and it reduces the attractiveness of the nose.

Step 3: Discuss the post-operative course and care and what to expect. Typically, if the nasal bones must be “broken”

These images of a patient of Dr. Finger show pre-rhinoplasty photos on the left, and post-operative photos on the right.

(an incorrect term, as they are cut with an instrument called an “osteotome”), there will be a splint on your nose for a week to keep the bones in place. Much of the swelling will subside in two to three weeks, but there will still be some swelling that will last for a year, although the

nose should look significantly improved by the end of the month.

It’s important to know that about 10% of all rhinoplasties require some adjustment or small procedure when all of the swelling has subsided, and the nose can be properly evaluated. Sometimes the adjustment can be as simple as an injection of long-acting fillers.

Interestingly, with aging, cartilage, such as in ears, ribcage and nose, continues to grow. This causes noses to continue to enlarge, especially the tip, and noses to get longer.

Generally, these nose problems can be solved more easily than congenitally large or deformed noses or broken noses.

Because of this aging characteristic, “tip” rhinoplasties are often performed in older patients.

E. Ronald Finger, MD, FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon with offices in Savannah and Bluffton. fingerandassociates.com

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WELLNESS

We must go through growing pains in order to grow

By Holly Wright CONTRIBUTOR

Spring is right around the corner, and with spring comes growth. Spring is also a time of renewal, a time to redefine who you are and where you want to be.

I started a week ago exploring the need for my own personal growth. I felt as if something was holding me back, as if a force would not let me go further and would not let me dream big.

I recently started listening to different podcasts which led me to a book by Marie Forleo titled “Everything is Figureoutable.”

It makes the reader aware of one’s belief systems and gives one the strength to change them if they are not servicing you.

I knew that to move forward, I had to examine the past. I knew a past false belief was not allowing me to move forward.

The life path that I chose and some of decisions along the way shaped me into who I am today and created my belief system. In

the middle of this process, my identity was rocked and I felt attacked.

Understandably, I was the attacker. I had to give myself a new identity and what I wanted to put weight in.

It was really painful. It hurt and made me want to run back to the past identity, even though it was not beneficial for me. It

amazed me how it really hurt.

The hardest thing to do during these growing pains is to move forward out of the pain, but that is what we are called to do. If you want a better life for yourself, you will have some growing pains.

Sometimes the pain comes from within and sometimes it comes from an outside

force, such as a friend or family member.

Undoubtedly, things will be better at the end of the journey, but right now it hurts.

I’ve had to identify some ugly truths about myself. I have had to move out of a victim mindset, even though I didn’t realize I had one.

I have felt the overwhelming pain of my past mistakes. I had to forgive myself and others. I have had to admit daily my faults in order to move forward in grace.

It has not been easy, but in the end, I know it will be worth it. Growing pains occur because we are leaving our old self behind and embracing a new one as if we left our best friend in the dust, but the future can only be realized through constant growth.

I encourage you to move through the pain to embrace a better future.

Holly Wright of Bluffton is a Reiki Master, reflexologist, NASM certified personal fitness trainer, and co-owner of Trinity TheraSpa in Moss Creek Village. trinitytheraspa.com

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PETS

Cat hopes for change of luck after 2,152 days at shelter

By Lindsay Perry CONTRIBUTOR

The team at Palmetto Animal League fondly refers to longtime feline residents as “Whiskers in Waiting.”

“Our facility provides a home-like environment for abandoned cats, but it could never be a substitute for having a family of their own,” said PAL President Amy Campanini. “Some of our adult cats have been here for three or more years.”

One of these cats, Star, has been sitting at the shelter for a staggering 2,152 days and counting. At nearly 6 years old, she has spent her entire life at PAL, waiting and hoping that one sweet day, her luck will change.

True to her name, Star thinks she runs things at PAL and likes to make sure she is the center of everyone’s attention in a sweet and playful sort of way.

“We know their names, personalities and what makes them happy,” said volun-

teer Phyllis Willever. “Each cat is unique with special qualities that will make them a wonderful companion. These Whiskers in Waiting have a lot of love to give!”

For years, Willever came by twice a week to spend time with the cats before the pandemic forced PAL to largely pause

their volunteer program.

“The hardest part is not being able to see our volunteers, supporters and other good friends on a regular basis,” Campanini said.

“COVID-19 has meant limited access to our extended PAL family and the animals miss these daily interactions.”

So, special needs cats like Star (PAL’s self-appointed guarder of the microwave) miss out on the socialization visits they enjoy so much, making their lengthy stay at PAL’s No Kill Adoption Center even more difficult for staff to see.

“It’s heartbreaking to say goodnight to cats like Star every evening knowing if

they were just lucky enough to find a real home, they would finally understand true happiness,” said PAL Adoption Specialist Sally Dawkins.

With St. Patrick’s Day on the horizon, and so many whiskers still waiting, maybe the luck of the Irish will shine down on PAL’s long-stay pets.

To help celebrate the holiday, PAL is offering a $1 adoption fee for adult cats March 15-20. With a little luck and a lot of love, Campanini hopes to send as many animals to caring homes as possible.

“We will never give up until the wait is finally over for all our beloved Whiskers in Waiting,” she said.

Learn more about Star and PAL’s other adoptable pets at PalmettoAnimalLeague. org. To schedule a meet and greet, call 843-645-1725.

Lindsay Perry is the marketing coordinator for Palmetto Animal League. PalmettoAnimalLeague.org

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PETS

How COVID-19 has led to separation anxiety in dogs

By Abby Bird CONTRIBUTOR

There have been many unintended consequences of this pandemic. In the pet world, there have been a couple of major pluses: many individuals and families have been at home more than usual, and the adoption rate is up. In addition, the number of those who have purchased pets is also up.

But these situations have been taking a toll on the dogs specifically. Dogs have become used to having people around all the time. That makes them expect it and in turn makes them needier than usual.

The same is true of the owners who have been spending way too much time with their dogs. Too much time picking them up or handling them. That doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be doing some training and playing and walking along with loving, but it has been too much!

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being in another room, the dogs are crying and barking or trying to get to the family.

They are not settling down and learning to be content alone.

It is critical that dogs learn to be alone in order to develop a sense of self confidence.

If not, you might see dogs exhibit anxieties such as excessive panting, barking, chewing on themselves, destruction of their confinement area, inappropriate peeing and pooping.

What can you do to overcome this?

Leave dogs home alone for short periods

of time in a place where they feel safe. Also leave them confined even when you are home. Begin with short periods of time.

Try not to have it always the same time of day. They should learn to be comfortable whenever it may be, rather than by the clock. Do not go back to them if they are noisy. Wait until they settle down a bit before going back to let them out.

Gradually add more time away based upon their age and potty training needs.

Whatever you do, don’t tag team the dog by making sure someone is always home. The

dog needs to know that you are gone.

Do not say anything to the dog when you put them in their private space. Likewise, do not say anything to them when you release them from their space. Make sure they have their toys in their confined area – which might be a crate, a room or a playpen. Also leave them something to lick rather than chew in the way of something edible.

Don’t have set times of day when the dog gets a lot of loving whether they are on your lap or you are down on the floor. Mix it up so they don’t learn to expect it always at the same time.

The consequences to dogs later on, if owners don’t deal with this now, are huge.

Some dogs will end up on anti-anxiety medication. We want to avoid this and have your dog grow up comfortable in their own own fur when they are left alone and not always be dependent on a human.

Abby Bird is owner of Alphadog Training Academy. AlphadogTrainingAcademy@gmail. com

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HOME

Countertop surfaces for cleaner, safer kitchen and bathrooms

By John Baltzegar III CONTRIBUTOR

At the heart of every home is the kitchen, the base for food preparation and the “catch-all” space that sees everything from family meetings to science projects and, more recently, work-from-home activities.

Our kitchen surfaces withstand a lot, especially harmful bacteria or germs that find their way onto our countertops.

In today’s climate, we are all realizing how easily germs can spread. Many homeowners now have a heightened interest in achieving functional, cleaner spaces.

If you are building a new home or remodeling and looking for countertop surfaces with criteria that includes hygienic qualities, two of the top choices are quartz and porcelain.

Both of these man-made materials are considered antibacterial and virtually maintenance-free. Quartz and porcelain can be cleaned with a simple mixture of soap and

water.

Plus, these countertop materials resist scratches, stains, heat, mold and mildew.

They are as stylish as they are sturdy. Because of their non-porous features, liquids and moisture will not absorb into the surface.

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When porcelain is professionally crafted and installed by a certified stone expert, the seams are virtually invisible, which also means that germs and harmful bacterial have less places to hide on your kitchen or bath surfaces.

Porcelain is available in many colors and patterns and a sophisticated look for home design.

Whether you are building a new space or simply remodeling an existing one, be sure to ask how quartz or porcelain can help keep your countertops hygienic and safe.

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GIVING

Community comes together to connect students to learning

By Scott Wierman CONTRIBUTOR

Most of us agree that a well-rounded education is one of the most important things we can provide for children in our communities. Education opens the door to opportunity and can level the playing field.

Unfortunately, the sad fact is that not every student comes to school prepared to Scott Wierman learn. Though many factors contribute to that, one of the most prevalent is poverty.

This year has been a particularly tough one for students and teachers (and parents!). Remote learning has been challenging for all, and has illuminated how economic inequity makes it more

difficult for some children to learn.

Some homes simply aren’t equipped with the technology or tools the children need to participate fully in online classes.

Fortunately, we live in a community that responds thoughtfully and generously to this type of challenge.

In August, several local groups and faith-based organizations, along with concerned citizens and donors, approached Community Foundation of the Lowcountry to help them formulate a creative approach to ensure students – particularly those at-risk – were provided the virtual learning tools they need to keep up with their peers.

Working with All Saints Episcopal Church, the MLK Committee for Justice and Hargray Communications, the Student Tech Connect Fund was established with their donations, as well as generous donations from individual donors and fund advisors. The mission

of the fund is to provide technology resources so students can connect with their teachers and access critical learning resources.

The fund’s first efforts provided connectivity to qualified families without internet connection, through Hargray’s Jumpstart program.

Then, when we learned that the actual delivery of virtual instruction was being hampered by inefficient equipment, the Student Tech Connect Fund funded 88 cameras to help Hilton Head Island High School teachers with both in-class and online instruction. These special cameras track teachers as they move throughout the classroom, allowing students to better follow along.

The largest project has been Pre-K and Early Childhood virtual classrooms.

Study after study shows the importance of Pre-K education in preparing children for school. Though the school district provides devices and hot spots to K-12

students, Pre-K students do not qualify.

Community Foundation’s Student Tech Connect Fund has stepped up with a $54,784 grant to purchase digital curriculum for 64 early childhood special education classrooms, reaching 1,000 students. The curriculum engages both children and their parents and is accessible 24/7, so parents who are working can log on any time. Lessons are in both English and Spanish.

I’m new to the community and I’m impressed with how people came together to identify a need, then work to find a solution.

The Community Foundation can serve as a conduit for ideas, a convener of groups and an implementer of plans.

In this instance, it’s not just the students, teachers and families who win, it’s the entire community.

Scott Wierman is the president and CEO of Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.

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FAITH

To be a shepherd is to be a mentor, guide, teacher, friend

By Juan Rivera CONTRIBUTOR

One of the most important aspects of the Biblical faiths is the vocation of the pastor-shepherd, whether priest, minister or rabbi. Although much of Western modernity has placed a great emphasis on clerical motivational speakers and attractive gatherings with great music, the Judeo-Christian traditions are based on discipleship.

Whether Jewish “Talmudim” or Christian “disciples,” both branches of the same tree depend on pastoral mentorship.

Pastoral mentorship is the ancient way of shepherding God’s flock. Although leading synagogue or church services are a crucial part of our faith traditions, the personal, one-on-one work of a spiritual guide who cares is the very nectar of our religions.

The essence and power of our reli-

gions are not found in lectures given from a distance over a microphone, but rather, walking, serving and praying with believers in the day-to-day grind of regular people.

The power of our religions is not found in theological diatribes and intellectualism; the power of our religions is found in God’s Word put into practice in the midst of the people.

Pope Francis once said: “The shepherd smells like sheep.”

When I was a young minister many years ago in Geneva, N.Y., I became friends with a rabbi who would oftentimes invite me to his Shabbat dinners. I was impressed that his door was open to anyone who would walk into his home on Friday nights, even without an invitation.

Before dinner, his wife would lead the prayers over the candles, and while we ate, the rabbi talked to us about stories in the Talmud and told

Jewish jokes while we stuffed our faces with challah bread and matzah ball chicken soup.

After dinner, my rabbi friend would share a deep teaching with his commentaries, ending the night with ancient chants that sweetened our ears and hearts. This rabbi didn’t lecture us from a distance; he taught us the mysteries of his religion by means of the loving examples that he encouraged to emulate as we lived our regular lives, whether Jewish or Christian.

Rather than spending unending hours preparing liturgies and sermons in his office, Rabbi Grossman would visit all the storefront owners of the little town, eat and pray publicly with town-folk and tourist alike, sharing the hope of the Biblical living God with everyone, regardless of background, religion, or race.

To shepherd is to mentor, not

lecture. To shepherd is to care, to rub elbows with the people. To shepherd is to build lives, not just preach to them.

To shepherd is to be common among the common-folk. To inspire the laity by actively serving in their midst as an example. To make a significant impact in people’s lives in a personal way. To actually care – to “adopt” many “spiritual children” and to teach them the precious pearls of our faiths.

To shepherd it to walk with folks, not as super-spiritual giants, but as simple men and women who have been called by God to serve as his personal representatives in the lives of those who need Him. Rev. Juan C. Rivera of Bluffton is a Latino missions consultant and counseling therapist for Jamison Consultants.

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NATURE

Lasting decrease in emissions, pollution will be up to us

By John Riolo CONTRIBUTOR

For the past year now, most of us have been hunkered down with our social distancing and isolating due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s been a challenging year with untold hardships on most of us.

But, could it have a silver lining?

Could one possible perk of all of this be that it gives a chance for our environment to bounce back? Could we see long-lasting positive environmental change after the pandemic?

That would be one of the few nice side benefits of the devastation, suffering and death that results from COVID-19. Unfortunately, according to McGill University associate professor and epidemiologist Jill Baumgartner, as reported to the New York Times, “It’s not a sustainable way to reduce air pollution, and the long-term economic PRESENTED BY

and well-being impacts of this crisis are going to be devastating for many people.”

In the short run, however, since the beginning of the pandemic, there are close ties to reduced climate emissions, CO2 in particular. Air pollution levels have dropped significantly since measures such as quarantines and shutdowns were put in place. Around the world, levels of harmful pollutants like NO2 (nitrogen dioxide), CO (carbon monoxide), SO2 (sulfur dioxide) and PM2.5 (small particulate matter) have plummeted.

For the first time in quite some time, clear water has been found in the canals of Venice, Italy. Clearer skies are noted over major cities.

Due to lockdowns, oil consumption and airline travel has been drastically diminished, which has helped reduce carbon emissions. But at the expense of our health and economy, it is hardly

the way we want to improve the climate and environment.

Will it last? The radical changes to daily life that we see now are not – thankfully – going to be permanent.

Historically, when emissions have fallen sharply as they do after recessions, there is often a rocketing rebound that

wipes out any short-term cut in emissions.

Can we expect this to be the case after this COVID-19 crisis abates? Or, could a silver lining result from this horrible COVID crisis?

It up to us, really. We will all be going to go back to some form of pre-COVID activity. Children must get back to school; we need to get back to work.

The vaccines will soon be making a difference. So what will it take to make environmental gains more long-lasting?

Experts say we must collectively approach our environmental crisis with the same urgency as we have the COVID-19 crisis if we are to lessen the effects of global warming. That puts the responsibility squarely on us.

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NATURE’S WAY

Recalling sightings of great creatures from the sea

By Collins Doughtie CONTRIBUTOR

Before I get rolling, I just have to say that since I began writing for the Sun, I have received a flurry of awesome emails from readers. In particular, it appears y’all are craving more of my “Back in The Day” stories that describe what our Lowcountry was like in those early days.

With that said, I plan on going to a hypnotist, get put under, and record the session. Lord willing, the hypnotist can coach tidbits from that period that have been smushed into creases in my brain matter somewhere between old girl friends, the late ’60s and fishing.

There are no guarantees but what the heck.

Until then, something a friend of mine told me while bringing a boat up here from Florida a week or so ago spurred some memories of encounters I have had over the years with monsters from the deep. He was caught in dense fog as he left St. Augustine on the final leg to Hilton Head Island when he encountered a right whale that showed no fear whatsoever of the boat. This being his first right whale sighting, he was blown away.

Having had many a run-in with right whales over the years, I understand – at nearly 60 feet long, what a creature they are! Most of my sightings occur in early spring, and more often than not the adult has a calf alongside.

Without a doubt the most memorable

up close and personal right whale meeting also occurred in the early spring as I was fishing in dense fog near the Eagle’s Nest artificial reef off Hilton Head. I was with my late best friend Warren Matthews, who sadly died several years ago of a heart attack while fishing with me offshore, and Blufftonian Chuck Robinson.

We were drift fishing, the ocean was absolutely flat calm, and with all the fog, it was kind of spooky. Even though I have had more than my share of adventures in the fog out there, the thought that a large freighter might pop out of the fog and run me over still crosses my mind on occasion.

On this day, it wasn’t a freighter – thank goodness, but it sure was big and black.

As the mist swirled, every few moments my eye would catch that black mass 60 or so yards from the boat.

After several partial sightings, we slowly motored toward it when it finally took shape. It was a whale, a really big right whale. Turning off all our electronics and the motors, we drifted right up to the monster.

It wasn’t until we got right alongside that we saw she had a young’un lying alongside her. The calf was a good 25 to 30 feet long and mama made sure to keep it on her far side, away from the boat. I guess when you are 60 feet long there isn’t much to fear, because she raised her entire head out of the water – basically an arm’s length away from me – and that eye, bigger than a large dinner plate, scoped

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The mama right whale saying “howdy” to our group of fishermen.

us out.

She had barnacles all over her head, but looking into that eye I swear I saw intelligence, curiosity and gentleness.

We drifted with her for a good half hour before easing off to do more fishing. What an experience!

I won’t say I see other creatures as big as right whales out there but I have had some amazing encounters with other giants of the sea. At least once or twice each year, I am treated to sights very few ever get to see.

Around 10 years ago, while I was fishing about 30 miles offshore, a fin popped up next to the boat I was in and that fin was taller than the boat’s gunnel! As a matter of fact, it was so tall it folded over slightly. Talk about rare! It was a basking shark that was just shy of 30 feet. This is the second largest living shark, after the

whale shark.

The crew I had onboard were relative newbies to offshore fishing, so when I decided to pull alongside the shark in our 25-foot-long boat, they begged me to turn tail and haul butt. Having never seen one up-close, at first glance it looked like a great white – but once it opened its massive mouth, I knew what it was.

Basking sharks are plankton feeders that scoop up water with that huge mouth and strain the tiny organisms from the water.

What a creature!

Sadly, I couldn’t find the pictures I took back then, but it’s not surprising since I can rarely find my glasses that I set down five minutes ago.

There have also been monster tiger sharks, giant hammerhead sharks and probably my favorite, giant manta rays.

Having up-close visits with mantas 25 feet across is incredible.

Just last year, while trolling in the Gulf Stream in a 60-foot sportfishing boat, our lures must have dragged across the back of one of these mantas, because not 20 yards behind the boat it went completely airborne! Doing a belly flop, it was so big the shock of it hitting the water could be felt as the entire boat vibrated. That’s big!

If you keep your eyes open, with a little luck, you too can capture the best show on nature’s network.

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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March 2, 2021

SPORTS

No matter age, size, shape, height – every body can swim

By Bob Colyer CONTRIBUTOR

It’s always disappointing when struggling swimmers and non-swimmers tell me that they “aren’t built for swimming” or they “don’t have a swimmer’s body.” Balderdash!

True, they aren’t built like Olympic swimmers, but to excuse their inefficiencies by blaming their physical “deficiencies” is nonsense.

No muscles? Efficient swimmers come in all shapes and sizes. Even Olympic swimmers are not all classic mesomorphs, with strong torsos and muscular arms.

The current World Champion at 1500 meters, German Florian Wellbrock, could not be a greater contrast. He looks like an emaciated cadaver standing on the blocks, but his stroke is beautiful. For him, 1500 meters is merely a sprint. He’ll probably be favored in Tokyo.

Not tall enough? Yes, Olympic Champions Matt Grevers and Nathan Adrian are

6’8” and 6’7” (Michael Phelps is a mere 6’4”), but Kosuke Higano, arguably the best all-around swimmer today, is 5’8”.

And I coached a successful high school individual medley swimmer who was only 4’10”.

Sinker? There are those who complain they can’t float, probably falsely (see my past column on Ben Franklin’s Egg Trick).

The captain of the first high school team I

coached was so densely built that he truly was a sinker.

Didn’t stop him.

Too fat?

Not just recreational swimmers, but also many Masters competitors have some serious issues with Dunlap’s Disease (their belly “done lap” over their suit). Even so, obesity is not an issue for their swimming ability.

Too old? Swimming is a lifetime sport. I enjoy seeing how pleased 60-plus swimmers can be when their strokes become more efficient, even more than younger strugglers. My own strokes at 80-plus are more efficient now than they’ve ever been.

Not important? Drownings, both young and old, are much more frequent than they should be. Learning to swim (or swim better) at any age, young or old, saves lives.

Just do it.

Most important, one does not have to compete to be an efficient swimmer. No one likes to struggle, and I’ve spent a career focused on the aspects in these columns that have nothing to do with competition. Swimming fast is a goal for some, but swimming well should be a goal for everyone. Your life could depend on it.

Swimming is not just a sport. It is a necessity. It is a life skill. No one should be a non-swimmer. Thus I repeat: Every body can swim,” given the opportunity and good instruction.

Dr. Bob Colyer of Bluffton is an actively retired college professor, coach and author of “Swim Better: A Guide to Greater Efficiency for Swimmers & Instructors,” directed primarily to non-competitors. bobcolyer@yahoo.com

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Too many ‘U-Es’? Fix your footwork, improve up to 70%

By Lou Marino CONTRIBUTOR

Yes, you read the title of this article correctly! Up to 70% of unforced errors (U-Es) are caused by poor footwork.

Why? Because so much of the success of playing tennis is based on timing, balance, and moving your body weight forward.

And, all that takes good footwork.

In fact, for the recreational, club and league players, the only aspect of the game that’s more overlooked might be the service return.

Think about it. You might spend hours working to hit the perfect ground stroke, but if you can’t get to the ball, let alone get in position to hit it ... well, draw your own conclusion.

The fact is that the actual hitting or striking of the ball is only a small percentage of what makes up tennis. The majority is made up of movement, getting to and away from your shots, i.e., footwork.

Since every tennis shot starts from the ground up, well before the racquet gets near the ball, try thinking about reaching with your feet. The idea being getting your feet to the ball with your racquet already back and in position can drastically reduce U-Es. Some other benefits from good footwork include:

• More power from being set up and balanced, allowing for more potential weight behind the shot (not just hitting with your arm alone).

• Creating more shot options because you’re in position earlier. Simply put, placement and shot selection is enhanced.

Otherwise, there are fewer options and

greater chances to commit a U-E. • Improves agility, balance, coordination, court speed and fitness in general. The ability to get one more ball back than your opponent has more to do with footwork than shot making.

One way to start improving your footwork is to watch a player like Federer and how he moves after making a shot to get in position for the next one.

Another way is to stop running so much on the court. Run only if you’re a long way from the ball and it’s the only way to get there quickly. Otherwise, the majority of on-court movement should consist of side shuffle and crossover steps.

Consider taking a lesson or clinic and ask for a focus on footwork and footwork drills.

Lou Marino is a USPTA Cardio and youth tennis coach who lives, teaches and provides custom-hybrid racquet service in the Bluffton-Hilton Head Island area. lwmarino@ hotmail.com

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March 2, 2021

SPORTS

Gambling in golf can enhance play if wagers are made wisely

By Tom Dorsel CONTRIBUTOR

Whether gambling helps will depend on how you structure the wager, particularly when it comes to medal play, the most common format for city, state and national tournaments, as well as many club championships.

Also called stroke play, you simply count all your strokes for the entire 18 holes to determine your score.

Here are some examples of non-beneficial wagers: Most gamblers want to make shortterm bets: “Let’s play for a dollar a hole.”

This develops a mentality of demanding a reward after each hole. It is hard to shift to delaying your reward till the whole round is over, which is the case in medal play tournament golf.

Another common wager is a Nassau: $5 for the front nine, $5 for the back nine, and $5 for the entire 18 holes.

Once again, no requirement to wait the entire 18 holes to get a reward. Plus, you get a consolation prize for winning the back nine, something you don’t get in 18-hole tournament golf.

Yet another non-beneficial facet of gambling golf is that it is often team play. If you lose focus for a hole or two, your partner can pick you up. There is no partner in the club, state or national championship. Each shot is all on you for a long 18 holes.

Presses are still another element of gambling not available in tournament golf. A “press” is when you are allowed to start a new match at any point in the round, which then runs simultaneously along side the original match.

Presses reflect a golfer who can’t maintain his attention span and delay his reward for an entire 18-hole round.

He or she always needs some short-term motivation to focus on.

There are, however, some beneficial

wagers you could make.

One wager that can work toward making you a better medal play tournament golfer is to play for one monetary prize at the end of the round, just like on the PGA Tour. This leads to only one focus: a low total score at the end of the round.

An even better bet is to play for a dollar a stroke. That is, you pay your

opponent a dollar for each stroke you are beaten by at the end of the round.

The benefit of this bet is that if a player wants to give up and stop struggling, he or she can do that – it will just cost them a dollar for every stroke that is carelessly thrown away.

This wager keeps everyone in the game until the bitter end, if only to limit one’s losses. It is also the mindset of a medal play tournament golfer.

How much money should you play for? I would suggest, “Enough to make you uncomfortable, but not so much as to incapacitate you.”

Tournament golf is tense, but not life or death. With that continuum in mind, structure your golfing wagers somewhere closer to tense than to a near death experience.

Tom Dorsel, Ph.D. of Hilton Head Island is a clinical-sport psychologist and author of “GOLF: The Mental Game.” Dorsel.com

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Golf swing: It’s not how you start, but how you finish

By Jean Harris CONTRIBUTOR

There is an old saying relative to golf that “It is not how you start, but how you finish.” There are only two times in your golf swing that you are static: at address and the on follow through.

When you watch professionals on TV play, you will notice how they pose while they watch the ball land.

When you watch beginners swing, you might notice that they will fall back because they are trying to get under the ball. They also swing too hard, causing lack of balance.

The finish position allows your teaching professional a chance to assess possible swing flaws that occurred during the in-swing. The follow through tells the story of that swing.

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• Too low a finish, causing an outside-in swing path Elements of a good finish position: • Club behind your head and over your back shoulder • Eyes and head level, facing the target • Hands will be shoulder high an on the

opposite side of your head • Elbows will be close together • 80% of your weight on your target side • Back heel will be raised in the air with the only weight on your back toe • Chest and belt buckle facing the target • Balanced finish on your target side Here are some drills you might practice to improve your follow through and balance • Throwing a ball overhand to a target • Taking “tee-ball” swings above a 2-foot noodle • Holding your finish and then tapping your back toe three times • Start a swing in your follow through position and then take a backswing and hold your finish again.

Always remember, it’s not how you start, but how you finish.

Dr. Jean Harris is an LPGA Master Professional and teaches at local courses. jean. golfdoctor.harris@gmail.com; golfdoctorjean. com

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By Larry Stoller CONTRIBUTOR

One of Zillow’s key features is its Zestimates, a estimate for sellers, buyers and agents of how much a home is worth.

Although inaccurate at times, Zestimates provide a good starting point in determining a home’s market value.

Zillow’s unique algorithms update property values on a recurring basis using information from both public data and user-submitted data. Zillow has stated that their Zestimates are “within 10 percent of the selling price of the home.”

However, if Zillow uses inaccurate data (e.g., number of bedrooms, number of bathroom, square footage, lot size, special features, updates, upgrades, etc.), then the Zestimate may be way off.

Did you know that savvy real estate agents can correct mistakes in property details which in turn might change that home’s Zestimate? I recently listed a home in Rose Hill in the $430s, while the Zillow Zestimate was in the $380s.

Zillow did not know that the house had a new roof, new HVAC system, and many other upgrades and updates. After I shared that information with Zillow, the Zestimate increased to the $420s – and the home sold for $420,000.

Zillow Zestimates also consider comparable sold prices, assessed values, property taxes and other publicly available property tax data. But assessed values can

be inaccurate as they do not keep up with changing market conditions. In Bluffton, inventory is low, and demand is high – resulting in a seller’s market with higher home prices.

While homeowner improvements affect the value of a home, so do local market conditions (and probably more so). In a buyer’s market your improvements are worth less; in a seller’s market they are worth more.

So if you just added a brand new dream kitchen to your home (or some other major renovations), price your home higher than the Zillow Zestimate and have your agent re-work the Zestimate accordingly.

While Zillow Zestimates are far from perfect, the Zestimate range is closer to perfect. It gives the seller a high level of assurance that the house will sell somewhere in that price range. If you want to zero in on a more accurate sales price, I would suggest that you obtain a comparable market analysis from a local real estate agent.

If the Zillow Zestimate is lower than your agent’s estimate, make sure that you agent adds some “zest” to that Zestimate.

If they don’t, buyers might rely on the lower Zestimate, and any offers that come in could be much lower than your home’s true value.

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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Chicken-and-egg conundrum of real estate is confusing

By Chip Collins CONTRIBUTOR

Moving is a challenge, pretty much no matter how you slice it.

There’s the matter of packing, moving, unpacking and resetting all of your furniture and belongings, including all the “stuff” you’ve been holding onto, collecting, saving and carting around for years.

That collective process alone can be transformative, if not also reasonably exhausting.

We’ve all done it – some more times than others – and yet somehow we get through to the other side and look back with some level of self-amazement at how we did so much in so little time.

As monumental as the actual physical move is, it sometimes pales in comparison to the complicated workings surrounding the actual transition that prompted the move.

Upsizing, downsizing, right-sizing, local moving, cross-country moving, moving closer to family, moving further from family – no

matter what the “why” is, the “how” and “when” become the critical factors that shape the move’s timing and logistics.

This is where the age-old chicken-and-egg dilemma in real estate comes into play.

It speaks to the key question of order of process: Do you sell your current home before buying your next home, or do you buy your next home before you sell your current home?

The sell-first-buy-second scenario provides a higher level of financial confidence and security, but leaves the possibility that you could end up selling your current home without successfully finding and buying the replacement home you truly want.

The buy-first-sell-second scenario ensures that you secure your next home, but does so at some financial strain or risk as you now must set about finding a suitable buyer for your current home, lest you end up owning both properties for an extended period of time.

The debate of which scenario works best

is often swayed by market conditions, which can lead to varying levels of confidence regarding how many options exist for your next home vs. how many buyers exist for your current home.

Given today’s historically low inventory of property for sale, the challenge seems to be less about being able to find a buyer for your current home, and more about finding suitable options for your next home.

So, how do you solve the chicken-and-egg dilemma? How do you achieve the necessary sale of your current home while you simul-

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taneously set about finding and buying your next home?

Should you stay in your current home since it might “show” better with your furniture in place? Or should you move out prior to attempting to sell your home so that you are not bothered with showings and/or the pressure of having to move out by your closing date?

The solution, it seems, comes in a variety of packages, each depending on the individual circumstances (as well as the shared will and agreement) of the buyer and seller on both sides of the transition and transaction.

Like snowflakes, each solution effectively has the same framework and shape, but they are most certainly unique to themselves. We will discuss them further in our next column. In the meantime, you can watch this clip to hear more: https://bit.ly/2ZIs7sK. Chip Collins is the broker-owner of Collins Group Realty. chip@collinsgrouprealty.com or collinsgrouprealty.com

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• RE/MAX Carolinas Region - 1st place for closed transactions • RE/MAX Carolinas Region - 3rd & 5th place for commissions earned • Voted Best of Bluffton Realtor in Sun City/Riverbend 2015 to 2019 • RE/MAX LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

In addition, Toni actively supports several of the local community charities and was just nominated to the Board of Beaufort County First Steps.

900 ABBEY GLEN WAY $399,900

BEST DEAL IN TOWN at only $133.08 per heated sq ft.

Exceptional & beautiful MAGNOLIA Townhouse/Condo/Villa in this lovely community featuring pool & fitness center + outdoor sitting area w/built-in fireplace. This Villa exudes class & features many upgrades after original purchase: Screened Lanai, attic flooring, Gutter Guards, New LED lighting, new ceiling fans, plantation shutters, double oven stove, French door refrigerator, cabinet rollouts, under cabinet lighting, utility sink & cabinet in Laundry Room, Murphy bed in office/3rd bedroom.

3 bedrooms + Bonus Room, 3 full baths! Complete w/gas fireplace. Granite counters, breakfast bar, wood floors, security system. Garage w/golf cart area. All here is TOP OF THE LINE!

533 MYSTIC POINT DR $289,000

WHY BUILD NEW WHEN U CAN MOVE RIGHT IN TO THIS Really lovely Gray Myst model w/Carolina Room/Sun Room w/custom entry way & roofed screened Lanai. Can be sold furnished or not. Wide side lots are a real plus! Complete w/3 bedrooms or 2 plus DEN/office (with closet), 2 full baths, good-size kitchen with desk area & breakfast area, stainless appliances, Laundry area inside (Washer & Dryer convey), DEN with French doors with glass, and 2 car garage. Nature Preserve views where nobody can build back there. Many amenities in Sun City to enjoy!! Not far from front gate for easy access out to main highway. Hardiplank exterior. Yard maintenance included in HOA fees.

Call Toni direct cell: (843) 384-3574 or Toll Free 1-866-297-0142

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Sun City | 16 CAMILLA PINK COURT | $525,000 • Exquisite 3 BR/2.5 BA on cul-de-sac • Wooded backdrop • Entry foyer, den/office w/French doors • Formal dining area • Great Room w/marble surround gas fireplace • Carolina Room • Eat-in Kitchen w/granite countertops • Custom backsplash, SS appliances, pantry • Split floor plan • Large master suite & bath • Laundry room w/cabinets & tub; • Extended garage w/golf cart bay & pull down

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Sun City | 9 AMARYLLIS LANE | $498,000 • Spacious 3 BR, 3.5 BA home on a quaint cul-de-sac • Features office w/cherry built-ins • Formal dining room • Great Room w/marble surround gas fireplace & built-in cabinets & shelving • Versatile Carolina Room area • Master suite w/bay & LVP, bath w/shower, soaking tub, walk-in double closet • Guest bedrooms each w/full baths • Extended garage w/pull down.

Ruth Kimball | 843-540-0205 | ruthkimball@msn.com ASK ME ABOUT U.S. MILITARY ON THE MOVE! All information is believed to be accurate. Subject to verification by Buyer/Buyers Agent.

The Women’s Association of Hilton Head Island (WAHHI) celebrated its 60th anniversary Feb. 17 with a Zoom event and announcement of the selection of seven $1,500 Community Grants to deserving nonprofit organizations.

Since its founding in 1961, WAHHI has donated thousands of dollars to projects that benefit local charitable organizations to support specific program needs that align with WAHHI’s mission: To facilitate communication among women, to encourage projects that benefit the community and to promote the natural and cultural beauty of the Lowcountry.

Through the WAHHI Charitable Fund administered by The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, WAHHI awarded the following grants for 2021: • The Heritage Library, for a new video library sharing the rich history of the community.

• Sea Turtle Patrol, to purchase signs reminding beachgoers of town ordinances that protect the sea turtles.

• The Children’s Center, to support

low-income infant and toddler programs.

• Pregnancy Center & Clinic of the Lowcountry, for classes offered to pregnant uninsured and underserved women.

• Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head Island, flu shots for minority women and children.

• Sandalwood Community Food Pantry, supporting UBER transportation vouchers for low-income, single moms for four months.

• Family Promise of Beaufort County, supporting registration and childcare for four children for two weeks allowing parents to seek employment.

Founded in 1961, the Women’s Association of Hilton Head Island is an influential group of almost 800 women who are active in civic, cultural and philanthropic activities in the Bluffton and the Hilton Head community.

For more information regarding membership, please contact Linda Jackson at membership@wahhi.org

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331 Eaglecrest Drive $515,000

Desirable 2736 sf SONOMA cove with beautiful GOLF views looks like a model and is move-in ready. 2 EN SUITE bedrooms and 2.5 baths, Den w French doors, a HEARTH room w FIREPLACE, CAROLINA room, GOURMET kitchen w island, granite, GAS range, SS appliances, staggered cabinets, large pantry w custom shelving, tile backsplash, raised dishwasher. Also has professional landscaping, SCREENED porch & covered front porch, wood floors in main living areas/kitchen/den, plantation shutters,3M window film on all windows, custom light fixtures/stands, custom MBR closet & fireplace, trey ceiling and more. OVERSIZED garage has industrial EPOXY floors and utility sink.

OUR AGGRESSIVE MARKETING AND EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF AVAILABLE BUYERS HAS RESULTED IN MOST OF OUR LISTINGS GOING UNDER CONTRACT. IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT SELLING YOUR HOME, PLEASE CONTACT SHERRYL TO quickly GO FROM JUST LISTED TO UNDER CONTRACT. SOL D

126 Cypress Hollow $259,900

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23 Southern Red Road $400,000 51 Seaford Place $312,000 111 Cypress Run $269,900 16 William Pope Drive, Suite 103, Bluffton, SC 29909 (located across from the Candlewood Suites)

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13 Padgett Drive $214,500

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