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RBC Heritage staff, fans prepare for ’22 ticketing evolution By Tim Wood CONTRIBUTOR
He and his team pivoted to reschedule the tournament to June 2020 with no spectators after the pandemic outbreak. They managed a limited-capacity crowd with COVID back at peak numbers in 2021. Through all that, RBC tournament director Steve Wilmot says the 2022 edition of the PGA Tour event, set for April 11-17, presents the biggest challenge of his career. “The evolution of our ticketing is without doubt the biggest change in my lifetime of 36 years running the event,” Wilmot said of the new electronic ticketing system. “This is four or five years in the making, it didn’t happen overnight. We’re evolving with the times, we’re leaning on the learning of other events that have made this move and we’re ready. The end result will be a better experience for the fans and that’s always job number one for us.” For folks like Wilmot’s 18-year-old daughter, smartphone-based ticket-
ing is now second nature. But even the most tech-averse have adapted as arenas, all pro sports and now even middle school sports events use the technology. The bulk of the general admission crowd will see this change when they park at Honey Horn Plantation. That’s where your ticket will be scanned and you will receive your wearable badge. “And we know that those badges and tickets are collectibles, so we’re making sure that’s still part of the experience,” Wilmot said. The new system leads to new operational hurdles. While it will lead to smoother crowd control at Harbour Town, mastering the system at Honey Horn presents a potential bottleneck. “There will be hiccups, we’re ready for that, but we have an amazing team to make sure it doesn’t impact the spectator experience,” Wilmot said. “And the end result will create an even better fan experience next year and beyond.” Managing crowd control has always
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Children, please be patient with your elders as we age By Lynne Cope Hummell EDITOR
Mothers who now have grandchildren watch in astonishment as their offspring tend to the children, and the elder moms wonder how these young parents manage to find time and energy to do all they do. Caring for children takes an inordinate amount of time – just to make sure they are well fed, clean, clothed and safe. Add in day care and school, with all their requirements of diaper bags, lunchboxes and backpacks, plus transportation here and there and back. Parents might do their own jobs while the kids are occupied during the day. Afternoons might be filled with sports, ballet class, cheer team, art club, library visits, or trips to the park. For kids in school, there’s usually homework and the next day’s attire to tend to. Piano practice. Watch me twirl! Let’s play catch!
And don’t forget that science project that’s due tomorrow – the one just mentioned on the ride home. “You’re supposed to create an animal that lives in the tundra? And you’re supposed to build it? No, we don’t have a bag of feathers! Tonight???” And all of the above might be just a regular Monday. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss the craziness my husband and I “enjoyed” while raising two boys. No, actually, THAT was a lie. I don’t miss it that much. Memories of life at the speed of light wear me out. I’m exhausted just typing about it. I am generally impressed (and perplexed) by today’s parents of youngsters. How do they manage to do all they do (and stay reasonably sane) in the same 24-hour day that I have? At the same time I’m impressed by these children with children, I’m a bit concerned that many of them don’t show
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a little more respect and understanding for their elders in general. But maybe that’s partly the fault of the elders. There are things about getting older that no one tells younger people. We expect that our knees will go “bad,” our back will ache, our hair might fall out and we’ll get wrinkles. We just don’t tell the kids. But nobody ever mentioned that there would come a day – even pre-COVID – when we would become homebodies. Many of us prefer not to go to an event simply because there will be a large crowd. Crowds get loud and muffled, and our ears don’t work like they used to. I used to thrive on the energy of a crowd at a banquet or fundraiser, but no longer do I look forward to attending every single one of them in town. I used to dance on picnic tables on the lawn at the Hilton Head Inn. In the daylight. In my swimsuit. (Yes, I was 27 and had all the time and energy in the world.)
These days, someone has to drag me onto the dance floor for the “all dance” at a wedding. I’m glad it’s not popular to dance at funerals and memorials. I go to far more of those these days. When I was in my 30s, I kept up with technology – lame as it was, compared to now. Nobody warned me that there would come a time when my innate intelligence wouldn’t help me figure out how to work all the features on the cell phone/computer I would someday carry in my pocket. And Lord help me if I have to reconnect Netflix to the TV! So yes, we might slow down as we get older – our energy, our ambition, our brains. It makes sense, because we spent all that in the years we were racing around, worrying about and providing for the kids. So, kids, maybe cut us some slack, be kind, be patient, and remember we used to live at warp speed too – while we took good care of you.
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Heritage Foundation supports local students By Lisa Sulka CONTRIBUTOR
Spring is here, and the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing is just around the corner. We will soon be flying the tournament banners around town in support of this wonderful event. Why, you ask? The Heritage Classic Foundation plays Lisa Sulka a large part in so many of our nonprofits as well as our local schools. Since 1987, the foundation has provided a total of $4.8 million in scholarships to 364 high school students. This past month, we celebrated the next group of 11 outstanding Beaufort County seniors who received these amazing scholarships. Six of these newly named Scholars received a $16,000 scholarship over the next four years. Four additional awards carry a $20,000 opportunity. One additional scholarship, new last year, provides a one-year $4,000 award. In addition to these 11 scholar-
ships, the Foundation is funding four $2,500 annual scholarships to the University of South Carolina Beaufort and two $1,500 annual scholarships to the Technical College of the Lowcountry. Four of these students are from Bluffton and May River High Schools. They are: • Andrew Doty is vice-president of Bluffton High’s Interact Club, where he was instrumental in recruiting new members to be part of the school’s annual haunted house. He also helps manage the OneBlood’s recurring blood drive. He volunteers at the monthly Gullah Market and cleans up school property with the Environmental Club. He plans to study mechanical engineering. • Alora Orr is active in many clubs at May River High, including Key Club where she assists in roadside trash cleanups. She also volunteers at Palmetto Animal League with the Animal Welfare Club. She was also a member of the varsity swim team, winning the 50M Freestyle at the state swim meet as a freshman, and is active with Beaufort County Young Republicans. She plans to study computer science.
• August Rios is a member of Bluffton High’s soccer team and coaches youth soccer. He is passionate about preserving Bluffton’s beauty as the town continues to grow at a rapid pace. His goal is to discover new ways to allow development and conservation to coexist. He credits his mom for inspiring his love of learning and plans to major in environmental studies. • Corrissa Velder is on May River’s varsity volleyball team and is the president of HOSA, a club for future health care professionals. She has increased student involvement and has organized canned food drives and helped provide car seats to new moms. She is active in her church and is valedictorian of her class. She plans to study molecular biology and become a multi-lingual OBGYN who serves a global population. For more information about the scholarships or the tournament, call 843-671-2448, visit heritageclassicfoundation.com or find them on Facebook (Heritage Classic Foundation) and Twitter (@HCFGolf). Lisa Sulka is the mayor of the Town of Bluffton. lsulka@townofbluffton.com
Letter to the Editor To the Editor: I finally got caught up on my newspapers and magazines. I never want to miss an article by Lynne Cope Hummell or Annelore Harrell. Going back to the Jan. 4 edition of The Bluffton Sun, I came across an editorial by Bluffton’s Mayor, Lisa Sulka (“Looking forward to new year, new projects”). Seems as if councils these days are enamored with projects and getting public input through hired consultants. But with 92% of Bluffton in Planned Unit Developments already governed by agreements, the writing is on the
wall, folks. And, unless our elected officials push back, the developers will be in the catbird’s seat. No, I am not saying that the rights of developers should be stepped on. Municipalities would get destroyed in court. For starters, a strong Master Plan could be one saving grace – a plan that incorporates critical infrastructure and natural resources. One thing is so obvious that it seems to be escaping the notice of our elected representatives: Water! BJWSA just released some startling stats: Over 1.3 million people in South
Carolina are already under a “moderate drought.” We have experienced the 25th driest February and the 39th driest year to date over the past 128 years! No need to be a hydrologist to know that the Savannah River can only supply so much water to South Carolina and Georgia. Will severe water restrictions be the wave of the future for our homes, businesses, restaurants, etc.? Will this Californian saying become the norm for us, too?: “In this land of sun and fun, we never flush for No.1.” Gene Ceccarelli Bluffton
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Celebrating interesting, beautiful structures around the world 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
Liz McGinnes, Ridgeland: “The Pompidou Centre in Paris. All the structural parts, like the duct work, are on the outside.”
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Amber Boulware, Bluffton: “The Matthias Church in Budapest (aka Church of the Assumption of the Buda Castle). It has a lot of the original stonework from the 11th century, very ornate.”
willing to participate. If we find you, we hope you will want to respond. At the Hilton Head Area Homebuilders Association’s Lowcountry
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Home & Garden Show, we asked, “What’s the most interesting, beautiful or unusual building you’ve ever seen or been in?”
Trish Halle, Bluffton: “St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. It has beautiful stained glass windows. The outside, the architecture, is just wow.”
Lisander Sanchez, Bluffton: “Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. It makes me wonder about how, back then, they created such a beautiful building.”
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The No. 15 hole is a great place for spectators to watch tournament play. Several food and beverage options are located behind the bleachers.
been more of a manual count and anecdotal feedback. Now, Wilmot and his team will have analytics to point to, as the wearables will provide hard statistics on attendance. “We’ve had studies before that told us our weekly badges were used 3.2 times over the week, but we didn’t know when, so we’d have to staff for the entire week,” Wilmot said. “Now, we will know where the hot spots are and be better ready to anticipate and improve the experience.” Wilmot said that while the tourney had record attendance numbers in 2019, they heard the feedback from sponsors and spectators. “It was too much, it hurt our effectiveness in all corners of operations and we know that,” he said. “So a full-capacity crowd that we’re expecting this year will not look like it did in 2019.” Fans will also notice a revamped website at rbcheritage.com that went live in February with a fresh design and easier user access to key information and even more historical information about the tourney. Area charities depend on donations from the Heritage Classic Foundation with $47.5 million donated through the years. Decreased attendance and revenues led to $1.7 million in giving last year, but Wilmot said he expects a sharp increase
in that total as the tourney gets back to full capacity in 2022. And on course, fans will notice a continued evolution in concessions as the SERG food and beverage enterprise now handles all back-of-the-house operations. Civic groups will still be a crucial part as the front-facing folks taking orders. “Working with a premiere group like SERG, it’s just a win-win for everyone here,” Wilmot said. “It’s just another example of the community partnerships that are so vital to us continuing to evolve and grow this event.” In terms of the actual tournament, the 132-player field will notice that holes 2, 5 and 17 at Harbour Town will play a bit longer this year. That field will be among the strongest that has ever competed in the Heritage. “When we moved to June in 2020, we had players like Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka play that would usually take the week after the Masters off and a lot of them left saying, ‘I need to rethink that. I need to be here,’” Wilmot said. “This is the perfect respite after the pressure cooker of Masters Week and an escape for their families to a world-class event and destination.” The Heritage has established a reputa-
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HERITAGE from page 8A tion as one of the top spots on the Tour with an attention to every detail of hospitality, including the top daycare team in the sport. “It’s Easter week, we will have 80 to 100 players’ kids here, full families, and we keep them busy with dolphin cruises, beach walks, putt putt and so much more,” Wilmot said. “Our volunteer team there is just amazing and so focused on fun for the family.” Just who will those players be? Commitments so far include Team RBC players like Dustin Johnson, Matt Kuchar and Graeme McDowell and Ryder Cup captains Henrik Stenson and Zack Johnson, a long-time Heritage fan favorite. The field is full of World Golf Ranking top 20 players and will continue to evolve until the field is set at 5 p.m. April 8. The Masters winner will have an hour after his final putt to decide if he’s coming to Harbour Town. “We have set spots from PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour rankings and outcomes and we have players that we’re holding exemptions for that might earn spots on
Late afternoon play on the 18th green of Harbour Town Golf Links offers spectacular views of both the golfers approaching the last hole and a Calibogue sunset beyond.
their own and that gives us more exemptions to give,” Wilmot said. “We’ve said ‘no’ to about 60 players thus far, just because of the strength of the field.” One player of particular note is Bluffton-based PGA Tour player Bryson Nimmer. Playing with an exemption in 2021, Nimmer rebounded from an
opening-round 80 with a 68 on Day 2 to barely miss the weekend cut. He got his second Tour start of 2022 at March’s Puanta Cana Championship, earning his way in as a Monday qualifier and finishing tied for 11th place at 12-under par. A top-10 finish would have given him an automatic spot in last week’s Valero Texas
Open and more of a chance to solidify his case for playing the Heritage. “Players like Blake Kennedy from the island, Bryson or Ben Martin, they’re still in play for sure. We have a couple more exemptions to decide,” Wilmot said. Wilmot feels for players on the outside looking in. No matter how many accolades he gets locally and nationally for his work on the tourney, he still remembers when island legends like Joe Fraser, John Curry, Deke DeLoach and Angus Cotton gave him his first shot. “They took a chance on me and I’m forever grateful,” he said. “I still hold their lessons very close. Papa Joe always said the day you’re content is the day you get passed. The day I stop learning is the day to get out of the business. That learning is all about making the fan experience better and better.” Tickets for the 2022 RBC Heritage are extremely limited, with only individual-day grounds badges still available. Visit rbcheritage.com for more information. Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. timwood@blufftonsun.com.
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One of the busiest and most active businessmen in the Lowcountry over the past few years had an especially busy two weeks at the end of March. On March 30, Watterson Brands announced the acquisition of the property at 10 Buck Island Road, the former home of The Island Packet and The Beaufort Gazette since 1999. The Burnt Church Distillery owner bought the 9.08-acre site with 72,000 square feet of office and warehouse space for $6.3 million, according to Beaufort County public documents. Packet reporters and officials announced Wednesday that the remaining Packet staff will work remotely until a smaller office space more in line with their downsized staff can be found. The 51-year-old newspaper was founded on Hilton Head Island but took on more of a regional focus through the years, especially once they moved into the Buck Island Road building with Gazette staff 23 years ago. Ally Hughes, director of PR and community engagement for Watterson Brands, said that the company is figuring out the long-term plans for the space but, as Watterson has done with his signature Burnt Church Distillery space, the end result will be carefully planned out to have maximum impact on the community. “It will be used for storage for now, but we are so excited about the potential for the building,” Hughes said. “It’s such an epic space. We have a lot of possibilities to weigh and consider.” This continues a trend of large media footprints being sold and repurposed as the newspaper industry continues to contract and pivot focus toward a hybrid model between print and online delivery. One of the more unique rebirths took place in Portland, Maine, where the city’s iconic Portland Press Herald building was turned into The Press, a boutique hotel that plays heavily on the newspaper history of the
space. This news follows the mid-March announcement that Watterson has purchased the 17,000-square-foot Bank of America building at 59 Pope Ave. on Hilton Head Island and plans to turn it into a hub for the newly acquired Side Hustle Brewing Company. Watterson bought Side Hustle back in November 2021, just months after brewer Lee Holyoak and his wife Emily turned his garage microbrew side hustle with friends Mike Palmieri and Faith Seiders into a full-blown craft brewery at 144 Arrow Road. Watterson completed the deal for new brewery with long-time craft brewer L.J. Bush as the new co-owner. “Like many entrepreneurs, to see an idea expand into a full-time business is a dream come true,” said Holyoak, who will stay on as head brewer at the new upgraded location. “Side Hustle started out as the ‘smallest brewery in South Carolina,’ but with the community’s support and enthusiasm it has quickly become a destination for beer aficionados. We look forward to serving our future friends and neighbors on Pope Avenue.” The current location brews 21 blends, a selection of which are now sold at Burnt Church Distillery and Pizza Co.
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Dividing up family property when the owner dies can be simple enough with a will and a few beneficiaries. When that will is not probated within 10 years in South Carolina, or if there is no will at all, determining who has claim to what percentage of the property gets to be a real challenge for large families. A free hour-long Heirs’ Property and Sustainable Forestry Seminar was presented by the Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation (CHPP) March 29 in the Rotary Community Center at Oscar Frazier Park. CHPP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that protects heirs’ property and promotes its sustainable use to provide increased economic benefit to historically under-served families. The seminar is a basic course on how to prevent dealing with unprobated property ownership, what to do when that is the case, and why relatives will end up with a family tree. Brianna Bogan, the director of legal services at CHPP, said that the takeaways from the organization’s presentation are a better understanding about what is your property and how it affects you as an owner of your property, what steps you can take to preserve that ownership, investigating ownership, and what does it actually mean to develop an estate plan? “In the state of South Carolina, you have 10 years to probate that estate, meaning fill out those forms through the probate court that helps transfer the title out of that deceased person’s name into their living heirs’ name or their beneficiaries,” Bogan said. “If the last person of record on the deed is deceased, and it’s been over 10 years, and their estate was not probated, heirs’ property means that all heirs of deceased person on that property share in the profit and loss.” Bogan uses a metaphor for the property as turning it into a company, where all of the heirs share in both profit and loss. Until it is known who all of the heirs are,
no one knows how much of a share each person has. “That’s where the family trees come into play, where you can better determine what their fractional interest is. But until that actually occurs, you are tenants in common. You share in the profits and losses, meaning no one person can make a decision for the property,” she said. “You cannot evict or isolate someone from the property that they have an ownership in. They have the full right to use and enjoy the property, as well.” One reason to make sure there is a clear title is because no responsible or credible business will buy it. And if the property is shared by a group of people, only one person can be authorized to act on behalf of the others in a business deal. There are numerous ways in which property can be sold, but a particularly sticky issue has occurred when one shareholder sells or gives their share to someone else under a quitclaim deed. That shareholder does not have to inform the others that this is being done. Once the quitclaim is made, the previous owner has no further right to determine how their share will be used. “What happens with predatory development is that developer may buy that share from that heir, and now that developer is a part of your family tree,” Bogan said. “That developer or third party may have more financial backing than the heirs, and may force a sale. We’ve noticed that to be a trend in Coastal Carolina.” Other legal issues may revolve around common law marriages, raised children versus adopted, divorced versus separated, and knowing that paying the property taxes does not give the taxpayer a greater claim to the property. Walter Whetmore, a registered forester on the CHPP staff, provided information that landowners and farmers could use to help improve their properties as well as increase its value. Among the points he discussed were that African American-owned forests are
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First grader gets a little career day help from Chick-Fil-A By Tim Wood CONTRIBUTOR
From the minute he heard there would be a career day at River Ridge Academy, Andrew Fitzgerald was excited to share his epic plan with his classmates. The 7-year-old in Ms. Dotson’s first grade class wants to share his love of Chick-Fil-A with the world, so he was going to be a Chick-Fil-A owner. He found out the day before that kids would be able to get dressed up for Career Day, so he and mom Sara sprang into quick action. Sara called the Malphrus Road Chick-Fil-A and asked if they could make Andrew a real authentic name tag. “They were so nice, it was such short notice and they were excited that Andrew was so excited,” Sara said. Even on a rainy night, Andrew was excited to get a bonus trip to his favorite restaurant. “I love the chicken and the waffle fries and so to get a name tag, too, was so cool,” he said.
John. He said the family vacationed on Hilton Head Island a couple years ago and then-5-year-old Andrew “opened” an eatery in their Disney resort hotel room, running it out of the bathroom. “He borrowed some food from the pantry and then was selling it back to us,” John said. “He’s been focused on COURTESY FITZGERALD FAMILY getting into the food First-grader Andrew Fitzgerald shows off his uniform and his work ethic business for a good bit now.” that was on display at River Ridge Academy’s Career Day. Andrew plans to go into business with his older brother, In case you think this is some fleeting 10-year-old Liam. There is a plan in the whim, you don’t know Andrew. He won River Ridge Student of the Month in January works to bring Bluffton something unlike it has ever seen. for perseverance. “Liam is going to own a car dealership. “Once he gets on to an idea, he stops at He loves cars,” Andrew said. “And I’m going nothing to see it through,” said his father,
to open up a Chick-Fil-A inside the car dealership. So when you’re waiting for your car, you can have some chicken.” What about their oldest brother, 12-yearold Jack? Is he in on this collaboration? “Nah, he’s pretty focused on reptiles. He’s going to sell reptiles and stuff,” Andrew said. “I like bearded dragons too, but I like Chick-Fil-A more.” Mom was able to get a red shirt from Target and the name tag was waiting for Andrew when they got to the restaurant. And a neighbor supplied the perfectly logo’ed hat. Andrew said his uniform was a huge hit at Career Day. Just one problem: his classmates were looking for chicken that was already in Andrew’s belly. “My buddy Josiah wanted the chicken, but I ate it the night before,” he said. “Josiah tackled me for the chicken and then I tackled him back.” The Fitzgeralds are new to Bluffton after living their entire lives in northern Virginia. When Sara found out she could do her fed-
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DREAM from page 16A eral government job from home, the couple made an offer on a Hampton Lakes home sight unseen the next day. “We had never been to Bluffton, just drove through 278 to get to the island,” Fitzgerald said. “But we absolutely love it here. People are friendly and happy to be here. It’s just a completely different way of life.” The parents are particularly impressed with the teachers at River Ridge. They home schooled their kids during the pandemic but were excited to get them back to in-person learning in Bluffton. “I know what the rankings say, but I just know what we’ve experienced,” Sara said. “Up north, it was so crowded, the education was so impersonal. Here, they truly take the time with each kid to make them feel special. Just that award and the one that Jack won for honesty, they truly know our kids. Those awards fit their personality perfectly.” Andrew has been a big fan of Bluffton and of River Ridge. “Everyone is so nice. I love recess and playing with my friends and I just love learning,” he said.
The career day superstar was impressed with a couple of the grown-ups that shared their career. There was one in particular that he might pursue on top of opening the Chick-Fil-A. “I loved the tow truck. The guy from Tommy’s Towing was so cool, so nice,” he said. “But I’m still doing the Chick-Fil-A.” A little swag from the eatery might sweeten the deal. The Fitzgeralds posted Andrew’s career day photo on Facebook and the folks at the fast food company’s corporate headquarters were so impressed, they said to expect a care package in the mail soon. “That’s going to be the best,” Andrew said. So, you heard it here first. You will be reading all about Andrew and Liam’s cars and chicken superstore combo in the New Business Update in 2036. “I’m going to wait until I’m 21. It will be a little bit of my parents’ money and a little bit of mine,” he said. “And when we make money, I’m going to take care of my parents.” Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. timwood@blufftonsun.com.
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WATTERSON from page 12A That brand synergy will continue in the new space. The new brewery will include indoor seating, an extension beer garden, a merchandise shop and four different dining options. Pizza Co. owner Marshall Sampson will continue his working relationship with Watterson in creating two new restaurant concepts called Taco Bills and Bank Burgers, both playing off the former use of the building. Sampson will create the menus and spaces alongside his friend and fellow co-owner of the popular island eatery Santa Fe Cafe, Bill Alberts. “We’re excited to be part of a new beer pub experience for the area that marries a bunch of like-minded brands, all founded and run with a lot of love and passion,” Sampson said of the new venture. A new Pizza Co. location will also be part of the space, as will Benjamin’s Food Truck, the popular comfort food concept created by Benjamin Watterson. Side Hustle’s logo and can design has also changed to play into the company’s
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HEIRS from page 14A new locale, celebrating those who go above and beyond for their side hustle. The new logo features a money-scripted font and will highlight the fictitious Benjamin Banker, CFO of Makin’ Bacon. The new space was originally purchased to be a hybrid open-space, shopping and eatery destination, much like the popular Alpharetta City Center. But Watterson and his staff pivoted to this concept to capitalize and support the ever-growing Side Hustle operation. “Not only is the former use of the building conveniently on theme, but the space allows for patrons to experience the beer year-round in the way the brewers originally intended: a fun and family-inclusive atmosphere,” Watterson said. The current Arrow Road location that includes outdoor seating and food truck partnerships will remain open strictly as a canning and brewing location that will sell canned beer-to-go. Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. timwood@blufftonsun.com.
not returning their potential value to their landowners, and that African Americans manage forests less intensively than other private non-industrial landowners. “Those points are usually due to a lack of knowledge about land management and cost share programs. When timber is sold by landowners and others that have little to no knowledge about their timber, they usually get taken advantage of. That’s not just an heirs’ property issue,” said Whetmore. Farmers who want to make improvements to their land – including forest landowners – can get technical and financial assistance that will help increase the value of their property from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), part of the USDA. “There’s no income criteria for our department, or a few for the NRCS. We want to make sure the landowners’ objective is to preserve the land for future generations, and not private land for sale and development,” he said. “The goal of the center as a whole is to keep the property and increase its value.”
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Monica Fraser, outreach liaison for the Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation, said that the presentations are geared toward heirs of property, but anyone can attend. “We will definitely provide the information because it is something that is good to know whether you have heirs’ property or not, because if you purchase property and you plan to leave it to someone, it will be valuable to know,” she said. Two more events are scheduled with the CHPP staff. A virtual heirs’ property seminar like the one just held in Bluffton is scheduled for 6 to 7 p.m. April 7. To register for the seminar, email mfrasier@heirsproperty. org. A wills clinic will be held June 10 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 329 Savage St., Walterboro. For more information on the Center for Heirs Property Preservation, go to www. heirsproperty.org or call 843-745-7055. Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.
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Young welders, Word Masters and future business leaders shine By Tim Wood CONTRIBUTOR
Bluffton schools are bursting at the seams with good news to share about the achievements of their students. It has been a winning start to 2022 for kids all across town. Here is just a sampling of the accolades. Bobcats score big wins at DECA states: Bluffton High School had the only first place winners in Beaufort County at the 2022 South Carolina DECA competition. The organization prepares future entrepreneurs and executives for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. Competitors had to take a test in their specialty area then had 10 minutes to create and present a solution to a particular problem to judges. Ryan Andrews won first place in Entrepreneurship, while Andrea Boyd took home first in Principles of Finance, and Harrison Dill took home the win in the Sports and Entertainment Marketing Series. Tilden Dougherty took home a second place in Principles of Hospitality and Tour-
Members of Kathleen Clark’s sixth grade ELA class took home second place in the most recent Word Masters Challenge national competition.
ism and Alexandra Vira won third place in Principles of Marketing. Vira was also inducted as a state officer for 2022-23 as the vice president of marketing. All first through third place finishers move on to the DECA International Competition to be held later this spring in Atlanta. Also finishing strong for Bluffton were Rosy Almazon with a fourth-place finish in the Human Resources Management Series
and Gianna Wilson with the fourth-place finish in the Sports and Entertainment Management Series. Big area winners in Word Masters: We give big shoutouts to Bluffton and Hilton Head Island students who excelled in the latest Word Masters Challenge. The Challenge is a national competition for third through eighth grade that encourages
growth in vocabulary and verbal reasoning through learning and usage of new words. More than 125,000 students from across the U.S. participated in the latest Challenge. The third graders at Okatie Elementary took home a second-place national finish, just 10 points behind the winners at Chestnutwood Elementary in Havertown, Pa. There were four Okatie students with perfect scores in the challenge – Adrienne Brown, Graham Jacob, Eva Magee and Myra Onofrio. The students were coached by third grade gifted and talented ELA teacher Claudia Dale. Kat Clark’s sixth grade ELA class at Bluffton Middle School scored a national second place as well, just four points behind Peterson Middle School from Sunnyvale, Calif. Their 196 total was the eighth-best overall score of any grade division. The team included Vyctoria Gonzalez, Jackson Gullett, Grayson Jacob, Norah Laizer, Chelsea Salas and Finlay Wrobel. Each achieved a perfect score on their tests,
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SCHOOLS from page 22A six of just 64 sixth graders to achieve a perfect 20 nationwide. Other six graders that excelled include Veronica Gordillo, Jordan Heaton, Ryan Moisaide, Harmony Phillips and Brennen Thacker. The fifth graders at Hilton Head Island Elementary took home a seventh-place finish, while the fourth graders at Red Cedar Elementary took home a ninth-place finish. The Red Cedar team included Dalton Dubose and Isabella Houzar. Red Cedar fifth graders Jackson McLin and Lucas Mikhael also scored well individually in the competition. The Red Cedar students were coached by teachers Virginia Pratt and Roni Shaner. Others to score strong for HHIES include third grader Amelia Dye, fourth grader Sophie O’Riley and fifth graders Reese Shaughnessy, Aubrey Turley and Joshua Wahl. There were 15 Bluffton and Hilton Head Island students among the 210 students across six grades nationwide to achieve perfect scores on the Challenge. Darlyn Munivez from Hilton Head
Elementary scored the feat among third graders. Robert Saleeby from Okatie Elementary was one of the 33 fourth graders nationwide to nab a perfect score. Fellow fourth grader Sofia Elizabeth Jackson also scored well, both coached by fourth grade ELA teacher Chris Lancaster. Fifth graders Casey Chafik, Vince Mathison and Kylie Moberly recorded perfect scores for Hilton Head Island Elementary. May River student wins welding scholarship: Beaufort County schools sent 16 students from Battery Creek, Goose Creek and May River High School to the Arclabs Welding Competition in Charleston on March 18. And a very skilled welder took home a big prize for the Sharks. Junior Gabriel Juarez took home a first place prize in the competition and won a $17,900 scholarship to Arclabs Welding School, one of the top hands-on learning schools in the country. Juarez is a two-time Class 4A individual state champion wrestler for the Sharks and
of an international Reading March Madness program. The event exposes students to newly published books, with students voting on their favorites in head-to-head matchups until a winner is decided among picture books for kindergarten through second grade and young adult novels for third through fifth graders. “The kids get excited because they’re reading books that they have never seen before,” said fourth-grade teacher Virginia Pratt. “Many of these books are series so it gets them saying, ‘Hey, I think I want to read the next book.’” May River High School junior Gabriel Juarez The school’s Once Upon a Book Club holds his honorary check after winning a scholfor younger students selected seven of the arship at the Arclabs Welding Competition. books for the showdown. The club lets kids through second grade select books each a student in Brad Childress’ welding class Friday to take home in a special backpack as part of the school’s Career and Technical filled with activities centered around the Education program. book. The program also offers courses in autoDoes your school have an outstanding motive technology, engineering and design achievement you’d like to share? Email Tim and clinical nursing. Wood at timwood@blufftonsun.com. Red Cedar participates in Reading Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in March Madness: The students at Red Cedar Elementary recently competed as part Bluffton.
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Academy expands approach to education for young artists
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Dancers practice their art at Bluffton Academy for the Arts.
By Amy Coyne Bredeson CONTRIBUTOR
On top of five full days of school each week, young dancers often have busy schedules filled with rehearsals and outof-town training. It can be difficult to balance it all. Online schools usually allow students to work at their own pace, but children miss out on the social aspect of school. Bluffton Academy for the Arts gives dancers and other performing artists the best of both worlds by combining topnotch performing arts training with the online learning program of their choice. A learning coach assists students with academics and time management and provides them with enrichment activities. BAA directors Meg Eberly and Dawn Miller launched the academy in August 2020 with the goal of keeping the school small to provide one-on-one attention to the artists. Eberly is the lead ballet instructor at Bluffton School of Dance,
where Miller is the CEO and artistic director. “We’re trying to create as much of a school experience as we can, knowing that these students have a very strong focus in their arts,” Eberly said. “We want them to have every opportunity to learn that art and to be the best they can be at doing that, but they also need a strong academic base.” Students study at the academy, which is located inside Bluffton School of Dance, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. They do not attend school on Fridays so they can use that time to travel if necessary or to work at home on any academics they have not completed. There are currently 10 students enrolled in BAA. The school is open to children in grades 6-12 who are passionate about performing arts. Dancers must audition for the program, and other performing artists must meet with the staff
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Dancers practice their art at Bluffton Academy for the Arts.
to determine if they are the right fit. Nine out of the 10 current students are dancers, and the academy offers a two-hour dance class every morning. Longtime dancer Giadalyn Marshall is in the 8th grade at BAA and attends the private online Laurel Springs School. She likes studying at BAA because she gets personalized instruction. “In our morning classes, we get individual corrections while we dance instead of regular, traditional evening classes, where it’s not really personal,” Giadalyn said. Students who are not interested in dance can use that time in the morning to work on academics or to practice their preferred art form. Juliette Ryder is in the 7th grade at BAA. She is the only non-dancer this year. Her preferred art form is writing. So, while the other students take their dance class, she works on writing supernatural fiction, mystery, animal fantasy and monologues. She is also interested in journalism and filmmaking, and she wants to learn more about acting. Juliette likes the flexibility of BAA and the opportunities she has had to do the things she enjoys. When her class goes on field trips or participates in events, she takes notes and posts about it on
social media for the academy. The academy’s goal is to offer instruction in not only dance but music and theatre. Staff will work with families on an individual basis to provide what their students need. BAA students are currently going through a musical theatre series, which includes one class a month for four months. They are learning about the production side of musical theater, the audition process and how to build resumes. BAA students recently had the chance to choreograph their own performance for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day event in Bluffton. “It was very well received, and the pride our students took from that, knowing that they were a part of something bigger than themselves, that was pretty neat,” Eberly said. “The more we can create those opportunities for them, the better.” For more information about Bluffton Academy for the Arts, call 843-3680059 or visit blufftonacademyforthearts. com. Amy Coyne Bredeson of Bluffton is a freelance writer, a mother of two and a volunteer with the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance.
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Noteworthy • The League of Women Voters of Hilton Head Island & Bluffton Area’s will hold its general meeting at 5 p.m. April 6 on Zoom. The event is open to the public. Dr. Sania Irwin, LWVUS Director and Trustee, will speak on the national platform Women Power Democracy. After her presentation, there will be a Q & A session. A link to the meeting can be found at lwvhhi.org. The meeting will be recorded and available on the website for viewing after the meeting. • The next Bluffton Second Saturday Divorce Workshop will be held at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday (not a typo), April 8. Register for the live, online workshop at BlufftonSecondSaturday.com The workshops are held the second Friday of each month. This workshop is for women only and is part of Wife.org, a national 501(c)(3) organization. • The Friends of the Bluffton Library will host a Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 9 at the library, 120 Palmetto Way. The event celebrates National Library Week. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the library. For more information email friendsoftheblufftonlibrary@gmail.com or follow the group on Facebook. • Local golfer Bryson Nimmer will be the guest speaker for the Athletic Club of the Lowcountry meeting to be held at 7 p.m. April 11 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church. Nimmer is a graduate of Hilton Head Christian Academy and Clemson University and now lives in Bluffton. He played his first golf tournament as an 8-year-old as part of the Hilton Head Junior Golf Association at Old South. He was a former Atlantic Coast Conference Freshmen of the Year and a threetime ACC first team selection as a member of Clemson golf team. Nimmer holds 27 Clemson golf records. He has played in seven PGA events, including the 2021 Heritage Tournament on Hilton Head and the South Carolina Open at Congaree. If interested in attending the meeting,
contact Judy Berry at golfmates202@ gmail.com. • The Lowcountry Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America meets April 12, and the second Tuesday of every month, at Okatie Pines from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The meeting is open to all who are interested in the needle arts: novice, beginner or experienced stitchers. Classes are taught by Guild members and also national instructors. Most projects are counted cross-stitch, surface embroidery, or needlepoint. For more information, email Lowcountrychapter@egacarolinas.org. • Lowcountry Christian Women’s Connection will meet April 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Hampton Hall Clubhouse, 170 Hampton Hall Blvd. in Bluffton. The feature is a lesson to learn The Shag, the South Carolina state dance. Speaker is Kae Harper Childs, on the topic “Life is a Dance, But Who’s Going to Lead?” Childs is a retired counselor with a fresh perspective on life. Lunch is $28 and must be prepaid by April 13. Indicate regular or vegetarian entree when making reservations. Make checks payable to CWC Bluffton and send to Carol Mock, 67 Argent Way Bluffton, 29909. • The Beaufort Council of Garden Clubs will hold a National Garden Clubs (NGC) standard flower show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20 at Tabby Place, 913 Port Republic St. in Beaufort. The event, “Singing in the Rain,” is free and open to the public. The horticulture exhibit will include trees, shrubs, flowers and container plants. The show will also include a variety of beautiful floral designs, educational exhibits and photography.
SUBMIT YOUR EVENT NEWS The Bluffton Sun welcomes news of community, club, church, school and organization events. If the event is open to the public, email info to editor@blufftonsun.com.
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the School Improvement Council at Michael C. Riley, helping to start the school’s annual spring arts festival. “A group of us felt like young ones get showcased for being so smart in math and those kinds of subjects, and not all of us are going to be good at those things,” said Gardner. “There’s talent in music and art and lots of different other avenues. So we decided that it would be a good idea to feature those students.” A native of New York State, Gardner worked in psychiatric day treatment and occupational therapy in Hyde Park until moving to Vail, Colorado. Alas, her training wasn’t applicable. “There was barely even physical therapy back in the day there,” Gardner said. Changing course, Gardner got into retail and floral design. In 1985, tired of the ice and snow,
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Charlene Gardner has been part of the Bluffton art scene for nearly 40 years. Her first career was not any indication that she would one day be framing kimonos, stretching a 96-by-72inch canvas, encouraging art students, or hosting artists’ demonstrations. “Back in the early days, when I worked with Nancy Voegele at the Pink House Gallery, she was very involved with the Art Sunday Evening,” Gardner said. “The arts was local business folks who pulled together artists and made donations to art teachers and people that could come in and do arts and education, special workshops.” For several years Gardner was on the board of the Island School Council for the Arts, a nonprofit that promoted An Evening of the Arts, a gala fundraiser for the council. She also worked with
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The enlarged gallery space at Four Corners Gallery features a changing exhibit of the works of various artists in several media.
Gardner moved to Bluffton, looking for a comfortable place on the East Coast. “We thought South Carolina was a good idea,” she said. “We realized how much warmer it was here than where we were.” New to Bluffton, Gardner first worked for a florist, and then began working for Nancy Voegele, the owner of the now-closed Pink House Gallery on Hilton Head. “I’m kind of handy, and she taught me how to frame. We went to different workshops and I did some self-teaching. I worked with her for about 10 years,” Gardner said. She then went to work for Peggy Duncan Nelson who, with her husband, Jon Nelson, owned a framing shop in Bluffton. “I started working for Peggy a little bit, and I thought, why am I not doing this for myself?” she said. At the invitation of a friend, she moved her equipment and materials into the friend’s garage so that Gardner could start her own business. “I figured it would be framing 24 x 30, 20 x 24 … small stuff. The first job was a huge kimono,” she said. “I had helped with a lot of oversized things at the Pink House, so I’d really been more their specialist for oversize, so we kind of continue that reputation today.”
After outgrowing the friend’s garage, as well as an addition she and her husband built onto their own home, Gardner began looking around the area for a place where she could set up shop that had plenty of parking close to the center of Old Town. In 2005, she found the perfect place: next door to Stock Farm Antiques on May River Road. Eventually, she would expand into that space when owners Teddy and Emmett McCracken closed the store. “I wasn’t sure what to do with this space, and so I added some art pieces in one room. The framing was in the back,” said Gardner. “I had a great relationship with a lot of artists, and I started getting framing work from them.” In the beginning, the whole front room was just frames on the wall. The framing business hub is in the center of the gallery, the walls filled with a rich variety of options for everything from that kimono to – much to her surprise – a request to frame a snakeskin. “I’ll frame it, but it had better be dry. I’m not touching a wet snake,” she told the customer. Gardner gradually added a variety of art to the walls, becoming more and more of a fine art gallery.
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PORCH from page 32A These days, the gallery portion takes up most of the building, and offers visitors many artists’ views of the Lowcountry, from Johnnie Simmons’ depictions of his Gullah culture to Marge Agin’s Lowcountry photography to Susie Chisholm’s warm bronzes. “I think people are drawn to color and creativity ... it feeds a part of their soul. When people come in and say, ‘I can’t buy any more art. My walls are full,’ I tell them, ‘You can just come in and wander through,” she said. “They just enjoy it and it spurs different conversation amongst people than they would might otherwise have. It stirs memories. It stirs all kinds of things when they look at the art as they pass through the gallery.” One of the artists whose work stirs plenty of memories is Doug Corkern. A retired architect, Corkern can be found riding his three-wheel bike around Bluffton, armed with notebooks and pens, busily illustrating Bluffton’s daily life, adding color when he returns to his home.
Gardner said she didn’t discover him, but she has given him an audience. “A friend of mine who worked part time here and at Home Depot was always helping Doug. She told me she went over to Doug’s house and saw all these drawings he did. She said, ‘You need to go over there and see what he’s got’,” said Gardner. “So sure enough, I go over there and see what he’s got. And it was just really incredible and priceless. I mean, nobody could even put a tag on it.” She encouraged Corkern to bring his art to the gallery, so every time he finished a stack of sketches, he would drop them off. When they sell, Gardner writes him a check. “It’s just joyful to work with him,” she added. As her artful space grew larger, one of the initiatives Gardner started was hosting artists’ demonstrations, offering visitors a chance to watch the creative process, ask questions of the artist, take notes and video the demonstration. “One thing I decided when I had this
amount of space was that I didn’t want it to be just the static gallery that people just came in and wandered through,” she said. “I’ve had a whole series now, of people coming and viewing artists demos, where the artists will talk to them about whatever kind of processes are there, whether it’s how to coat your canvas before you start to paint, how you look, how you decide what your composition is going to be. They touch on all those subjects,” she said. Gardner plans on presenting more demonstrations in the future, posting the dates on the gallery’s website. “I think people really do seek beauty one way or the other. They really want to have that in their lives, they want to experience that,” Gardner said. “I just I feel well art is important. You know, it tells us about history. It brings up so much conversation, and I feel like that’s probably part of my work.” Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.
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Town seeks public input for vision plan JENNIFER, ACTUAL PATIENT
Citizens are invited to review Bluffton’s draft plan recommendations for its Comprehensive Plan, known as “Blueprint Bluffton,” at 6 p.m. April 5 at Rotary Community Center at Oscar Frazier Park. This is an opportunity to voice opinions regarding issues, such as housing, transportation, and natural resources, and how they affect Bluffton’s future. Town leaders and staff have worked on “Blueprint Bluffton” for the past year. This plan allows the Town to pro-actively plan for the next decade and beyond by assessing Bluffton’s current conditions and demographic make-up to determine where efforts and investments are most needed, and to create a road map for future development and redevelopment. Bluffton has nearly twice as many residents as it did in 2010 and population growth has a domino effect on numerous parts of the community. Blueprint Bluffton will address these areas, including transpor-
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deep backyard to a set of balcony boxes. Soil testing, aerial photographs, permaculture structuring as well as Jeff’s decade of experience are brought to each project. Jeff has traveled the world on research missions studying ecology and ecosystems before planting roots in Old Town Bluffton. Email him at info@sproutingbiosphere.com • The Juice Hive and Health Emporium (14 Johnston Way, Bluffton, 843-7572899, thejuicehive.com) is celebrating the grand re-opening of The Emporium at The Juice Hive, which will offer a selection of curated home décor, specialty gifts, artisan foods and all-natural snacks. The women-run business is led by Leslie Rohland, who also owns The Cottage Café, Bakery and Tea Room on Calhoun Street. Rohland is also the founder and chief roaster of May River Coffee Roasters, a line of specialty products that will also be available at The Emporium. • Chiki Girls Spa (18 Scott Way, Bluffton, 843-949-9482, chikigirlsspa.com) is a new girls’ birthday party, spa and boutique
offering both individual and group packages to throw the perfect gathering for daughters and mothers alike. The spa was born out of a spa-themed birthday party that won rave reviews from parents who wondered, “Why isn’t there anything like this around here?” Chiki Girls Spa offers party packages for up to 10 guests that includes a mini mani and pedi, makeup, mini facial, a spa robe to wear for each girl, along with gift bags, a tiara for the birthday girl and a karaoke disco corner. Individual packages, BFF and Mommy and Me specials are all available to pamper the princess in your life. • Coastal Provisions Co. (1 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island, 843-341-3838, coastalprovisionsco.com), the popular apparel and merchandise store in Shelter Cove, has launched a new location at Coligny Plaza. You’ll find everything you need to live a coastal lifestyle, from beach games and outdoor accessories to salt scrubs to hats, candles, t-shirts, sweatshirts and pet accessories. At the heart of the op-
eration is their mascot, Shoogie the Sea Turtle, as the store teaches about island-wide conservation efforts to protect both sea turtles and the coastal way of life. • Champion Rides (2205 Blakers Blvd., Bluffton, 803-577-8368, championrides. net) is combining two growing needs across the area – transportation and errand services. Lowcountry hospitality veterans Champ and Mandy Williams have purchased a six-seat van to provide a more personal rideshare experience. The company is booking pickups from both Hilton Head Island Airport and Savannah/Hilton Head Island International Airport for drop-offs across the Lowcountry and are doing both grocery pickup and errands for an hourly rate. The Williamses are ready to help on short and long trips, from grabbing groceries at Kroger to a round-trip luxury ride for a concert or a night out on the town in Charleston. Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. timwood@blufftonsun.com.
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Meals on Wheels Bluffton-Hilton Head, a United Way agency, relies on the dedication of volunteers to deliver a hot, nutritious meal every weekday, 52 weeks a year, even on holidays. Their clients include anyone in the Bluffton-Hilton Head area, including Sun City, needing assistance with meals – whether temporary or long-term. Their expanding delivery area includes parts of Jasper County. For more information, visit lowcountrymow.org. • Tami Bream has been appointed as president of Equity Payment, a merchant processing company. Bream previously served as vice president and chief operating officer and will keep the title of COO. An experienced leader in business, service, and fundraising, Bream has been an integral part of Equity Payment since 2006, when CEO Harry Morales started the company. Bream graduated from Mount Saint Mary’s University in 1985 and worked in finance and human resources before
joining Equity Payment. She also served as executive director for Angel Flight East, responsible for the operations of the nonprofit that coordinated free air travel for families in need of financial and medical assistance. Bream is also one of fewer than 10 certified payment professionals in South Carolina and has worked with clients in a variety of industries. She has also served as chairperson for the annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival. For more information, visit equitypayment.com. • Michal Anderson, district manager, sales, recently was named to the 2021 President’s Circle for Cambria, a producer of American-made quartz surfaces. Individuals are selected because of their superior performance, dedication to excellence, and diligent work. Anderson has been with Cambria for six years. This is her third time being named to the President’s Circle. She was previously selected in 2019 and 2020.
Anderson was also recently promoted into a leadership role in her market. She earned an MBA from Georgia Southern University in 2010 and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the same college in 2007. Anderson lives in Bluffton, and outside of work, she serves with the local Michal Anderson chapter of the Home Builders Association. She also serves with Professional Women in the Building of the Lowcountry. The group strives to promote, enhance, and support professional women in the building industry.
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Blended families require umique sort of estate planning By Brian Treacy CONTRIBUTOR
The most common marital status today is neither “married,” “single” nor “divorced”; it is “remarried.” With so many re-marriages, there is a higher incidence of estate planning for blended families – that is, a family where at least one spouse has a child, or children, from a previous rela- Brian Treacy tionship. Estate planning for blended families can present unique challenges. The interests of a current spouse, and any children of the current marriage, may conflict with the desire to provide for children of a previous marriage. Children of a prior marriage can be an integral and loving part of the new family
relationship and treated by both spouses as though all children are their own. However, there might be strains between the previous family and a new spouse. If all assets are left to the new spouse, the prior children might not be provided for as a deceased spouse would have wished, since there might be no legal obligation for the surviving spouse to leave assets to the deceased spouse’s children. On the other hand, if assets are left for prior children at the death of their parent, there might not be sufficient assets remaining to provide for the current spouse. Enforcing oral promises exchanged can be problematic, and chances that such promises will be enforced by a judge are minimal. Even with harmonious blended families, lack of planning can lead to unforeseen difficulties. Intestacy laws were created when the traditional family was the norm. State law rarely addresses the needs of blended families. At a minimum, each spouse should
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have a will that addresses the issues. One type of an estate planning tool that provides for surviving spouses, and still protects a portion of the assets for the children of a prior marriage is the Qualified Terminable Interest Property Trust, or QTIP Trust. Such a trust can provide estate tax protection, generate income for the surviving spouse during his/her lifetime, and make the principal available under conditions set forth in the document. At the death of the surviving spouse, those assets could then be distributed among the mutual and/or prior children pursuant to the wishes of the previously deceased spouse. There are other estate planning tools blended families can use. A spouse with a much younger spouse can create benefits for the children from the prior marriage by purchasing life insurance. In such a case, the children receive cash benefits immediately upon the client’s death rather
than requiring the children to wait many years until the death of their stepparent. Other techniques are also available to balance benefits passing to a new spouse with benefits for the children of a previous marriage. Mutual life estates can assure that each spouse will have the right to remain in the marital household while assuring that each spouse’s share will then pass to identified heirs. With careful consideration, estate planning for the blended family can provide orderly, equitable and compassionate distribution of estate assets, while also minimizing or eliminating animosity between the surviving beneficiaries. Consult with a qualified estate planning attorney to design an estate plan that addresses these types of issues. 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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Abnormal nails can indicate signs of something more serious By Oswald Lightsey Mikell
matosis (a liver disorder that causes too much iron to be absorbed from food), lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation), hypothyroidism, or Raynaud’s disease (a condition that limits your blood circulation). Q. Why are my nails so thick? They actually curve around the top of
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Nail disorders are not just unsightly, they can be a window to systemic disorders. Abnormalities – such as spots, discoloration and nail separation – can result from injuries to the fingers and hands, viral warts, infections and some medications. These abnormalities should not be ignored. You should consult your dermatologist if you have any questions about changes in your nails. Q. Lately I’ve noticed a few white spots on my nails. What’s causing this? A. Non-uniform white spots or lines on the nail are called leukonychia. They’re usually the result of a minor trauma and are harmless, but they can also be associated with poor health or nutritional deficiencies – as well as certain drugs. Q. Why do the tips of my nails have dark circles?
A. This is called Terry’s nails. It’s often due to aging, but it can also be caused by congestive heart failure, diabetes or liver disease. Q. My nails have raised ridges and scoop outwards. What is this? A. This condition is called Koilonychia or “spooning.” Spooning can be a sign that you may have one of the following: iron deficiency anemia, heart disease, hemochro-
my fingers. A. This is called “clubbing.” It can be the result of low oxygen in the blood, and may signal the following conditions: cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, liver diseases, pulmonary diseases, or AIDS. Q. What does it mean when the nail separates from the nail bed? A. This is called onycholysis, and may be caused by infection, trauma, or products
used on the nails. Other causes for onycholysis include psoriasis or thyroid disease. Q. Why are my nails yellow? A. Yellow nail syndrome is when the nails get thicker and don’t grow as fast as normal. Sometimes the nail lacks a cuticle and might even pull away from the nail bed. This can be the result of internal malignancies, lymphedema (swelling of the hands), pleural effusions (fluid buildup between the lungs and chest cavity), respiratory illnesses such as chronic bronchitis or sinusitis, or rheumatoid arthritis. Nail disorders could be a sign of something more serious, although not necessarily proof of any medical condition. Call a dermatologist to schedule a consultation to learn if your condition is serious. 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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Seasonal allergy medicine could be causing dry mouth, cavities By Sydney Caskey CONTRIBUTOR
When I left Indiana to move south, I knew I would be trading the cold climate for milder temperatures. I didn’t realize that I would experience a “Lowcountry snowfall” each spring when tree pollen blankets the landscape in yellow! The pollen causes me to have itchy eyes and congestion. If you’re like me and reach for allergy medicine to help relieve symptoms, make sure to let your dentist know, since many contain antihistamines that can directly affect the health of your mouth. Antihistamines block the body’s reactions to allergens, and may cause xerostomia, or dry mouth, a condition in which the salivary glands do not produce enough saliva to keep your mouth wet. Saliva is the No. 1 innate cavity fighter and natural resource for maintaining a healthy mouth.
In addition to keeping your mouth moist and comfortable, saliva washes sugars off your teeth and reduces the mouth’s acidity, which prevents cavities and periodontal problems that can lead to tooth loss. Dry mouth also increases the likelihood of quickly developing hardened plaque, calculus, or tartar on teeth. Increasing the frequency with which you see your hygienist for a professional cleaning to every three or four months is an excellent way to combat calculus buildup. No matter the season, some simple ways that you can battle dry mouth and promote saliva production include: • Drinking lots of water. This is important not just for saliva production, but also overall oral health. Some studies suggest drinking half of your weight in ounces of water each day. (If you weigh 140 pounds, drink 70 ounces of water daily.) • Chewing sugar-free gum or xylitol mints. This is an easy and effective way to
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quickly stimulate your salivary glands. • Rinsing with water or a fluoride mouth wash after each meal. I recommend carrying travel-sized mouth wash so you can rinse even when you are on the go. • Increasing teeth-brushing frequency.
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The standard recommendation is brushing at least twice each day, but you can always increase the frequency of brushing to compensate. • Asking your dentist or hygienist about treatments like xylitol tablets or a Bioténe mouth rinse. These and similar products are designed to stimulate saliva production, freshen breath, and reduce acid production. You can find them at your dentist office and many pharmacies. Medicines containing antihistamine are not the only culprits that cause dry mouth. Many medications list dry mouth as a side effect and some medical conditions can decrease saliva. That’s why it’s important to let your dentist if you are experiencing dry mouth and have made any changes to either your prescriptions or over-the-counter medicines since your last visit. Sydney Caskey, DDS is a dentist in practice with ROC Dental Group in Bluffton.
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What are some new options in plastic surgery? By E. Ronald Finger
the remodeling of your renewed collagen and elastin. The most common areas for treatment are the lower face and neck, with or without liposuction; abdomen, also usually with liposuction; the back and “love handles”; inner and/or outer thighs; knees; arms; and just about anywhere you have skin that needs to
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The concept that heat can shrink living tissue is not new. As a child, I saw bacon shrinking in the frying pan, and since then I’ve seen just about everything shrink with enough heat. How can we use this process in plastic surgery? An example of the need is after a liposuction, which removes fat, but for the most part does not tighten the skin to match the lesser volume of the underlying fat loss following liposuction. For several years different designs of equipment have been created to do just that – tighten the skin through application of heat. The latest example of such equipment is the Renuvion system. Renuvion is used by inserting a probe, generally through the holes used for liposuction, just under the skin to emit heat in the form of “plasma.” Plasma is the fourth form of matter. (Remember the three forms
of matter? Solid, liquid and gas. Now there is plasma, the fourth form.) The best example of plasma is a bolt of lightning – fast and hot, just what we want. With the Renuvion, the micro-bolts of lightning are created by passing helium through the probe across heat from radiofrequency created from the probe. The skin tightens before your eyes while doing the procedure. Even better, the skin tightens considerably more over the next six to nine months from
be tightened. An interesting area for treatment recently has been the front of the thighs that have a “cottage cheese” appearance. This has been nearly impossible to treat effectively until the advent of plasma treatments. Some of the areas such as the neck and arms can be performed under local anesthesia. In other areas, according to how much liposuction is needed, either general or local anesthesia can be used according to the patient’s preference.
For recovery, the same measures needed for liposuction are used with the Renuvion, mainly a compression garment for the treated area(s). Getting hot – as in jogging, playing tennis, or vigorous working out – should be avoided for six weeks, as this would cause swelling. Finally, one must have patience because the final skin tightening will not be seen for nine months. Most often only one treatment is needed, but I had one patient who wanted more tightening in her abdomen, and a year later another Renuvion was done, and further tightening did occur. It’s best to consider the Renuvion as a measure for those with loose skin, but are not quite ready for a neck lift, tummy tuck or major surgery in other areas. In some cases, the Renuvion is used with major surgery to further enhance the results. E. Ronald Finger, MD, FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon with offices in Savannah and Bluffton. fingerandassociates.com
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Why everyone needs a healthy dose of energy medicine By Shembra Carter CONTRIBUTOR
To understand energy medicine, we must recognize that everything in the universe is energy. Look around you. Everything you see is composed of molecules that are vibrating at different frequencies. Everything in our observable universe is in motion, even things apparently not moving, like this newspaper. Pure energy is electromagnetic radiation, light. It is simply frequency movement – or, put another way, sound. Scientists use the term “biofield” to describe a field of energy and information that surrounds the human body. Researchers have measured the electromagnetic field of the heart radiating 10 feet around the human body. Energy medicine is based on the principle that the human body is encompassed by this invisible field of subtle energy that is constantly moving in and around you.
When the natural flow of this energy is obstructed or depleted, the body becomes diseased. Where energy does not flow, pathologies arise. Our body is made up of a mix of vibrat-
ing energies or frequencies that are continually changing with our moods, our physical health, what we consume, and even how we think and feel. The same is true for every organ and organ system in our body.
Every organ has a frequency for which it naturally resonates and operates at its optimum. For example, the frequency of a typical cell is around 1000Hz, whereas the heart resonates at 100Hz. When the flow of life force energy is blocked, it can materialize into ailments. One energy modality to keep your body in harmony is the use of sound and light. You are a vibrating being of light (photons), therefore using the principles of sound and light to facilitate healing makes sense. Sound can re-harmonize cells that have become unbalanced as a result of toxins, emotional trauma, or pathogens. Our body is a multi-layered energy system that is physical, emotional and spiritual. Energy needs to flow within us, through us, and around us freely if we want to remain healthy. Shembra Carter, RN is the owner of Lowcountry Harmonic Egg Sound and Light Chamber. info@lowcountryharmonicegg.com or Lowcountryharmonicegg.com
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FOOD
Soft-shell crabs are sustainable, in season, and delicious By Charles J. Russo III CONTRIBUTOR
Stewardship of our natural resources is a responsibility those in the seafood business take seriously. In order to enjoy the local delicacies we love year after year, it is essential to ensure the fish population remains healthy and their natural habitats are protected. It’s the right thing to do for our customers, Charles J. Russo III restaurants and our planet. A further commitment to sustainability is to eat what is local when it is in season. As spring arrives and the temperature gets warmer, the perfect combination of sustainability and deliciousness is upon us: softshell crab season, the only time of year when you can enjoy eating a crab in its entirety.
The season can be as short as three weeks – as it was last year – or as long as eight weeks. Ultimately, the length of the season is up to the crabs. When the temperature stays between 70 and 72 degrees, the crabs will molt. During this sweet spot, when the conditions are just right, the crabs are harvested, warehoused at the proper temperature for molting, and then shipped fresh to retailers for sale. In the fall, there is a shorter season for
soft-shell crabs, but most aficionados will tell you they aren’t quite like the spring variety. If the temperature fluctuates too much, they will stop molting altogether. Because of this unpredictability, fans are encouraged to get their hands on these wonderful crustaceans as soon as possible. The message is clear. Get them while you can. Crabbers understand the annual volatility, which is why they typically work around the clock in season, seven days a week, when the temperature is just right. Companies like the Vernon River Crab Co. in Savannah, which supplies many fish markets, prepare for soft-shell crab season so they can catch and deliver all the local, sustainable seafood the region demands.
Preparing soft-shell crabs at home is easy, and they make quite a visual presentation, not to mention a refreshing change of pace when serving seafood. Most people sauté, fry or grill these crabs, which are left completely whole. If you’ve never eaten soft-shell crabs before, it’s hard to imagine enjoying the legs, insides, and shell of a blue crab, but the flavor profile is phenomenal. From fancy entrees with delicate side dishes that create art on a plate, to practically naked on a sandwich, soft-shell crabs are as versatile as they are delicious. For inspiration, there are millions of recipes online to check out, and you can also ask for tips at your favorite local fish market. I hope you will enjoy soft-shell crabs while they are here. In-season, they are among the best ways to support seafood sustainability by shopping and eating locally. Charles J. Russo III is the owner of Russo’s Fresh Seafood Bluffton. russosfreshseafood.com.
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Stop grilling thin steaks; your guests will thank you By Sean Ready CONTRIBUTOR
It’s finally springtime in the Lowcountry and time to do more grilling outside. America’s unofficial but sort of official pastime is back. It’s time you cooked a thick, stress-free steak to the perfect temperature. We promise it’s easier than you think, and the first step isn’t on the grill. The first step starts in your butcher shop or meat market. Talk to your butcher and get the right-size steak, which is going to be thicker (1.5 to 2 inches thick) than you might be used to. Great cuts are going to be sirloins, New York sirloins, ribeyes and chops. This thicker steak is going to be more tender, juicier and easier to cook to your desired temperature than those thin, easily burned grocery store steaks. We promise this is easy. Here’s how you’re going to knock it out of the park this
summer: • Turn your grill on high. Season steaks generously with salt and pepper (we prefer Maldon sea salt, from the U.K.) and place on hot grill.
• Immediately turn temperature down to medium-high and cook with lid closed for 7 to 10 minutes. • Flip and repeat. If your grill flares up like mine does, simply turn one burner off
and move steak over to the “off” side after searing is complete. • Leave grill closed to continue cooking inside. Remove from grill and let rest. • Now, it’s so important to bring those steaks inside and let them rest 5 to 10 minutes. Don’t cut into them and peek! Use a simple probe thermometer to check the temperature the first few times before you get the hang of it. In our home, we bring our steaks to 115 degrees and let them rest. This resting period continues to gradually cook the steak, settle it down and retain juices and flavors rather than escaping and running all over the plate. Finally, it’s time to slice that big, beautiful steak. Taste the difference in flavor and tenderness. Next time, buy your steaks from a butcher, talk to them, gain confidence on the grill and have fun. Sean Ready is the owner of Nantucket Meat & Fish Market in Bluffton.
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Scholarship funds are investments in promise of our region By Scott Wierman CONTRIBUTOR
When Wayne Zanetti of Sun City speaks of his passion for investing in the youth of Jasper County, you’ll notice he frequently uses the word “promise,” not “need.” It’s why he and his wife, Mary, set up the Mary and Wayne Zanetti Scholarship, benefiting public high school students in Scott Wierman Jasper County who seek to enter trade professions. “There’s a lot of potential here in Jasper County, and a lot of promise,” says Zanetti. “Often, all these students need is that first step, but sometimes that first step is blocked by a lack of financial resources – even when it comes to technical and trade
schools.” Like the Zanettis, we use the word “promise” at the Community Foundation, too. We see the vast potential not only in Southern Beaufort County, but throughout our service area, which includes all of Beaufort County, as well as Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties. Recently, we had the privilege of partnering with Dave and Trish Rapp of Hilton Head Island in creating an endowment scholarship for the four-county region: Promise of the Lowcountry Endowment Scholarship. Rapp said that he and his wife, Trish, started recognizing that investing in our region’s future would involve looking beyond just Beaufort County – although certainly not excluding it. “We would look around us and realize that every day we were coming into contact with residents from the other counties, as they provided services through
their jobs here on Hilton Head Island,” said Rapp. “They’re not out of sight and out of mind. They’re part of our community, and we should invest in them.” That sentiment gets to the broadening sense of community that local families like the Rapps and the Zanettis have developed – one that extends throughout the region. “We just feel very strongly that all of the four-county region is our community,” says Rapp. Zanetti agrees. “Technically, Mary and I live in Jasper County, so we’ve started identifying with this area more and more. I would challenge people to look around and consider, ‘What is my community?’ Better yet, I would challenge them to look west.” In reaching outward to assist students in these areas of the Lowcountry, both the Zanettis and the Rapps chose to partner with Community Foundation of the Lowcountry – not only because of our
reputation for providing scholarships to local students for more than 25 years, but also because we help donors customize scholarships to reflect their wishes. In the Zanettis’ case, their wish was to set up a scholarship for Jasper County public high school students who are seeking an education at a trade or vocational school. For the Rapps, it was an interest in a broader four-county scholarship that would be endowed for future generations. In what specific way would you invest in the promise of the Lowcountry? At the Community Foundation, we work with donors to create scholarships that reflect their unique vision for the future of our great region. You can learn more about our scholarship program by calling our office at 843-681-9100 or by visiting cf-lowcountry.org/about-scholarships. Scott Wierman is the president and CEO of Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.
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Rescue cat overcomes sorrow in search of a new start By Amy Campanini CONTRIBUTOR
Sorrow, happiness, pain, healing, fear, and hope are universal experiences. After rescuing animals professionally for more than 20 years, I am certain they feel the complex emotions, both good and bad, that you and I feel. I can’t always shield these precious, helpless creatures from the cruelties of the world, but at Palmetto Animal League, we can promise them the happy new life they deserve. When Zoe came to PAL, I knew we had to help her heal. Zoe’s body did not bear physical wounds. Her pain ran deep within her heart and soul. You see, Zoe lost her human under tragic circumstances, and she was dealing with the immense stress and sadness that accompany the devastating death of a loved one. “She was surrendered to Chatham County Animal Services after her young owner
could see the despair in her eyes. She found solace in the darkest hiding spots in my office and refused to eat. In short, she was heartbroken. Our compassionate team members talked to Zoe and Zoe came to Palmetto Animal League heartbroken and fearful, but now loves encouraged her to live. Eventuhuman attention. ally, she slowly began to respond. This beautiful, timid cat passed away,” said Sally Dawkins, PAL’s had been through a lot, and it was time for adoption coordinator. “The caring staff at her to start healing. Animal Services knew Zoe needed the kind “Zoe came to us obese, weighing in at 20 of homelike environment we provide at pounds the day she arrived,” said Dawkins. PAL, so they reached out for help.” “We believe she may have been stress eating Zoe was extremely depressed when she for quite a while. Now that she’s on a diet arrived at PAL’s no kill adoption center. We
program, Zoe will be able to continue her weight loss journey even after she finds her new home.” Once Zoe opened up, we realized how much she loves attention and being around people and other pets. “She is a major cuddle bug,” said Zoe’s foster mom Emily Sulzer. “She’ll lay her face in your hands and let you pet her as long as you want.” Zoe has been through a lot, and now she needs a forever home where she can start a new chapter filled with a much different emotion – pure happiness. If you’d like to meet Zoe, visit the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center, located at 56 Riverwalk Blvd in Okatie, Monday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. If you’re unable to adopt, but you’d still like to help more homeless pets like Zoe, visit PalmettoAnimalLeague.org. Amy Campanini is president of Palmetto Animal League.
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Handmade matzah offered free of charge for Passover Chabad Greater Hilton Head plans to distribute hundreds of packages of handmade Shmurah Matzah and Passover handbooks this year to help Lowcountry Jews participate in the upcoming Passover holiday. The Matzahs can be requested at jewishhiltonhead. org/matzah. The distribution is part of a global effort of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. Passover, celebrated this year from Friday evening, April 15, until after nightfall on Saturday, April 23, commemorates the exodus of the Jews from Egypt in 1313 BCE. Directed by God to leave Egypt hastily, the people of Israel could not wait for their dough to rise, and thus ate unleavened crackers called “matzah.” Round, kneaded and shaped by hand, present day “Shmurah” (“watched”) matzahs are similar to those eaten by
the Jews when leaving Egypt over 3000 years ago. From the moment the wheat is harvested, the ingredients are carefully watched to ensure that they do not become leavened, which would be prohibited on Passover. In addition, Chabad Greater Hilton Head will host a Community Passover Seder with Rabbi Mendel. All residents and visitors, regardless of Jewish affiliation or background, are invited to participate in community seders to be held on Friday night, April 15, and again on Saturday night, April 16. The Seders take participants through the wondrous liberation of Jewish ancestors from Egyptian bondage, while sharing the relevance and beauty of the age-old festival in our modern lives. Included in the Seder will be a Passover dinner, and a meaningful experience. Reservations can be made online at jewishhiltonhead.org/seder.
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FAITH
Even the ‘messy house’ can be straightened up by God’s grace By Christine Herrin CONTRIBUTOR
Kathleen Norris, a poet and writer, likes to expose children in Sunday school to the Psalms, ancient poetry and prayers that express the full range of human emotion from David and others who sought to be faithful to God and were honest to express their struggles along with their praise. The Psalms were Jesus’ own prayer book, from which he often quoted. After having the children read and absorb them, Norris invites them to write one of their own. She has found that children who are picked on by their big brothers and sisters are good at writing “cursing” psalms (those that call on God to smite an enemy). Letting the children write such psalms allowed them to work through their desires for vengeance in a healthy way. One little boy wrote a poem called “The Monster Who was Sorry.” He began by admitting he hates it when his father yells at
him. His response in the poem is to throw his sister down the stairs, and then to wreck his room, and finally to wreck the whole house. The poem concludes: “Then I sit in my messy house and say to myself, I shouldn’t have done that.” Norris comments: “‘My messy house’ says it all; with more honesty than most adults could have mustered, the boy made a metaphor for himself that admitted the depth of his rage, and also gave him a way out. This young boy was well on the way toward repentance, not such a monster after all, but only human.” On the church calendar, we are in the season of Lent, a 40-day period of preparation before the great celebration of Easter. Some fast, some take on new disciplines, to examine the ways we fall short of being who God has called us to be, and then confess the ways we have turned from God which has led to sin, doing things we shouldn’t have and not doing what we should have.
Having confessed, we then receive God’s forgiveness, and allow the undeserved grace and love of God to turn us around (the meaning of repentance), so that we can live in harmony with God and others, receiving the life of abundance God intends for all God’s children. Thomas Keating, Catholic priest and
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PETS
How to motivate your dog to pay attention and learn By Abby Bird CONTRIBUTOR
What is a primary motivator for dogs? It is what can get your dog’s attention the fastest and the most consistently to teach a skill or to redirect from an unwanted behavior. For each dog, the item or items can be different in different situations. For puppies, it is mostly treats, usually soft ones that appeal to their sense of smell and taste. This is true because they have been exposed to so little in their short time on Earth, so trying new things – especially with a scent or taste – is still very interesting. As they get older this might change. It could sometimes still be treats, but new ones that they do not experience regularly, and so they remain interested. The more distracting something is in their environment, the higher the level of the primary motivator that you offer. For older dogs that are rescues and might not have been raised in a home, treats are
not always as important as they are for a puppy. And yet sometimes the older dog might be even more interested than a younger pup. You can start with small treats and see if they want to work for you by offering them. If they show little interest, then switch to stinky treats, which have a better chance of getting their attention. If nothing works and you have tried several kinds, then switch to something of higher value, such as freeze-dried liver or chicken treats or freeze-dried raw treats. Still no luck? Then try human food such as string cheese or American cheese or chicken hot dogs or fresh cooked chicken or similar. Don’t give up until you have exhausted lots of options, since food is what works best for training. If food is not your dog’s primary motivator, there are other potential options to teach your dog necessary skills and to get their attention. Play and toys are the next best choices.
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Mostly these are interactive toys, meaning play with you as opposed to things that they play with by themselves. They represent an excellent reward at the end of training sessions or in real life situations. For certain dogs, your touch might be the motivator. Getting their belly rubbed, getting a scratch under their chin, or having their ears rubbed are common motivators. Touch is often overlooked as a form of motivation, but many dogs prefer that type of reward system. Taking the time to learn what pushes your individual dog’s buttons to get the best and most consistent response is worthwhile early on in your relationship. You might need to adjust them as the dog matures or just loses interest, but continuing the search to keep them stimulated is very important. Your relationship with your own dog is unique. Abby Bird is owner of Alphadog Training Academy. AlphadogTrainingAcademy@gmail. com
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How to enjoy watching a golf tournament live or on TV By Jean Harris CONTRIBUTOR
People who don’t play golf think that watching the game on TV for hours is boring. They don’t think there is enough excitement, especially if they don’t have a favorite golfer playing. “Avid” golfers find watching the pros on TV exciting and informative. A great opportunity comes to your screen April 7-10, when the Masters is played at Augusta National. Watching golf on TV enables you to see pros’ swings in slow motion. You get to watch the players’ pre-shot routines, hear conversations with their caddies, and pick up tips for your own game. However, don’t listen to the commentators talking about what clubs the players are using for their shots, because you will never hit the ball as far as the pros do or put the back spin on shots to the green. Remember that the pros practice golf at least eight hours a day. They also have cad-
dies helping them with club selection and reading their putts on the green. If you’re inclined to watch a golf tournament in person, you might want to get your tickets soon for the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, to be played at Harbour Town Golf Club April 11-17. Look at the starting times for when your favorite player is teeing off. You can try to follow that person, but you won’t get a good view of them on the greens, especially if you are short in height (which is my problem). Another strategy is to secure a place on the fairway of a particular hole and watch all the players play their shots either off the tee or shots into the green. You can also secure a spot greenside and be able to watch shots into the green as well as their chips, bunker shots and putts. Many spectators will bring a chair and place it at a strategic spot and leave it there all day. Watching the players practice on the driving range and practice greens is a great way
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to see their routines and teaching aids. Wear comfortable shoes, either golf shoes or comfortable walking sneakers. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a lightweight jacket if the weather indicates such. Most tournaments now make you have a clear see-through bag or knapsack, and a certain size. Visit the website and see what you are allowed to bring into the tournament.
Angela McSwain, marketing and communications director for the Heritage Classic Foundation, has some suggestions on where you might want to go to see the players. She suggests arriving early for bleacher seating. • The bleachers on No. 18 green give you a close-up seat and a beautiful view. • The bleachers on No. 13 are a great place to spend some time. It is off the beaten path, but not crazy busy and you have access to a concession stand. • Hole No. 5 offers lots of great food and drinks on that hole. • Hole No. 10 is an easy walk from the clubhouse and allows spectators to get close to the green. Take advantage of seeing the best in the world play golf in Hilton Head. Visit rbcheritage.com for information on tickets. Dr. Jean Harris is an LPGA Master Professional and teaches at Pinecrest Golf Club. jean. golfdoctor.harris@gmail.com; golfdoctorjean. com
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The Lowcountry Autism Foundation will host both a charity golf tournament and a follow-up party, Ales for Autism, April 23 to raise funds for the nonprofit autism services organization. The fun and fundraising begins at 9 a.m. at Crescent Pointe Golf Club and continues from 5 to 10 p.m. at Southern Barrel Brewing Company, 375 Buckwalter Parkway. The tournament will include 18 holes of golf, food, one drink and prizes. Cost is $135 per person or $540 for a four-person team. The format is a four-person scramble with a shotgun start. Tournament and hole sponsorships are available. The golf club is located at 1 Crescent Pointe in Bluffton. The fun continues into the evening at the annual Ales For Autism Spirit Night. Southern Barrel will donate
10% of all sales from the evening to LAF. Commemorative beer glasses, T-shirts and koozies will be available along with a 50/50 raffle and silent auction. LAF is currently looking for sponsors and silent auction items. The Lowcountry Autism Foundation is committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families through individually designed programming, advocacy, and awareness efforts. From Charleston to Hilton Head Island, LAF provides free programming and resources to support families from the time they suspect their child may have autism, through the diagnosis and throughout their lives. For more information about either event, contact Sophia Townes, program coordinator, at 843-800-7171 ext. 3 or stownes@lafinc.org.
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NATURE’S WAY
Perils and pleasures of saltwater fishing can’t keep me away By Collins Doughtie CONTRIBUTOR
People who don’t fish at all or folks who have done nothing but freshwater fishing seldom realize just how dangerous saltwater fishing can be. In most cases, these incidents I describe happened without any warning and – so that you don’t stop swimming off the beach – most all of them occurred offshore. So, until the fishing picks up around here you’ll just have to bear with me with these tales of days gone by. Since I talked about marlin fishing in my last column, I guess these incredibly fast and powerful fish should be my first tale. I was fishing with Capt. Buddy Hester aboard the Cloud Nine, the smallest boat I can remember him running. To say the water was rough is an understatement. The wind was howling and the seas were so big we practically skied down the face of the waves. If I remember correctly, there was a marlin tournament going on, because that is the only reason we would be stupid enough to be out there in those conditions. We hooked into a blue marlin, not a particularly big one, maybe around 200 pounds, but for the life of me I can’t remember who was fighting the fish. Anyway, it was a messy fight, as everything in the cockpit would slide from one side to the other as waves swept under us. The first mate was Dean Jacobs, otherwise known as “Bulldog.” Buddy was his usual self, hollering to do this and to do that. Marlin in this size range can be particularly
frisky and unpredictable and often are harder to handle than one twice that size. After a 30-minute fight, the fish finally gave in and Dean gaffed the fish. Though he was strong as an ox, Dean was having a heck of time getting the fish in the boat because every time he would just about get it over the rail, a big wave would force him to let go and the fish would drop back in the water. Outraged, Buddy finally tells Dean to come to the fly bridge and run the boat and he would come down and get the fish in. Time after time, Buddy ran into the same problem with the waves until Dean comes up with a plan. “When the next wave comes, I’ll throw her in reverse and we’ll let the wave pick up the fish and maybe then you can get it in,” he said. On the count of three, Dean slams the throttles into full reverse and a wall of water and the marlin comes flying over the transom. But at the same instant, Buddy falls down and he and the marlin slide into the cabin, down the steps and land on the floor – with a very angry 200-pound marlin on top of Buddy. Needless to say, that marlin beat the heck out of Buddy, breaking tables and pretty much destroying the entire cabin before it was finally subdued. A bit closer to shore, I was tarpon fishing with my nephew Byron Sewell in Port Royal Sound. We had already caught and released three nice tarpon and the fishing was on fire.
This monster manta ray was seen and photographed in Port Royal Sound.
Using menhaden for chum, I was standing at the stern “chunking” menhaden – cutting them into thirds and throwing a handful overboard every few minutes. Now, tarpon are by no means boat shy, and I had just thrown a few chunks right behind the engines when I looked up and there, in midair, is a 125-pound tarpon headed straight toward my chest. Like a deer caught in headlights, there was no time for me to react. That fish was going full bore, and one inch to the left or one inch to the right and I would have been history. Instead, that tarpon went headfirst into the back of one of the outboards, a 250 hp Yamaha, and went through four layers of reinforced fiberglass
and straight into the engine block itself. I didn’t stop shaking for 30 minutes. Did the tarpon live? I cannot say, but I do know it must have had one hell of a headache! Have you ever seen a giant manta ray? Whether you have or not, they are massive. I was king mackerel fishing about four miles off Hilton Head when one of the rods bent double. Line was screaming off that reel so fast we had no choice but to chase the fish. I was on a 32-foot center console and after chasing the fish for about ten minutes we decided it had to be something other than a king mackerel. Just for grins we decided to stay with whatever it was hoping to get a glance of what was on the line. Paralleling it for over an hour, it finally surfaced. It was a giant manta ray – and I mean giant. Evidently, it had no idea it was hooked and had simply swum into our kingfish rig and foul hooked itself on one of its massive wings. Easily 20 to 25 feet across, it looked like a stealth bomber gliding under the water. We estimated it had to have weighed over 3,000 pounds! Pretty cool stuff huh? Now you can better understand why I love being on the water almost more than I like being on land. There is a sense of freedom and wonderment that just can’t be found anywhere else. Like the old Life Cereal TV commercial with Mikey, as they say, “Try it, you’ll like it!” 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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With the high cost of gasoline, some people are going to drastic measures. In one case in Dartmouth, Connecticut, a couple tried hoarding gasoline in their apartment. Their plan went wrong when fumes ignited and caused a fire. As a result, approximately 15 residents from eight units in the complex were displaced. If not for the sprinklers, the building could have very well burned to the ground. The couple was living in a second floor unit in an apartment complex and kept an estimated 45 gallons in nine plastic jugs. To further complicate matters, the jugs were covered in rags and stacked in a hallway closet that housed the air conditioning unit. The damage went beyond the smoke and flames. The gasoline from the jugs mixed with water from sprinklers and firefighters’ lines and the contaminated water spread to nearby apartments. When the contaminated water was discovered, firefighters had to immediately be washed down to protect them from exposure. A cleanup crew had to
remove the contamination and take soil samples for evaluation. In South Carolina, a woman who was hoarding gasoline caught on fire after her vehicle crashed and burst into flames. She was attempting to outrun law enforcement, lost control of her vehicle and then flipped. She had been hoarding several containers of fuel in the trunk of her car. If you must store small amounts of gaslone – for example for your lawnmower or boat – use only approved containers. These containers should be airtight and should have a pouring spout to prevent spills. Leave at least two inches of space at the top of the can for vapor expansion. When transporting gasoline, keep the container on the floor of your backseat with the windows rolled down. Gasoline should be transported for short distances only. Keep in mind that hoarding gasoline indoors is not only illegal but very risky – it’s just not worth the effort. Cinda Seamon is the fire and life safety educator for Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue.
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Did you know 99% of your water is used to water lawns, flush toilets, take showers and baths, wash dishes, and other household applications? This 99% is known as “working water.” For that other 1%, there’s final barrier water treatment. Final barrier is technology installed at the point where water is consumed. It can be pour-through pitchers, faucet-attached devices, refrigerator filters, under-the-sink filters or state-of-the-art reverse osmosis systems. Water treatment plants distribute “drinking tap water” that is treated to the standards defined by the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Despite central treatment of tap water to EPA Safe Drinking Water Standards, contaminants, aesthetic issues and points of contamination can still be present in tap water
when it reaches our home. Pharmaceuticals, disinfectant by-products, pesticides, herbicides, leaching of pipe wall and biofilms are just a few of the possible contaminants. So how can you focus on improving the 1% of the water your family consumes? There are many economical treatment solutions to increase the quality and safety level of your family’s water.
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Pitchers, refrigerator filters, faucet-mounted filters and under-sink carbon filters are excellent starting filters to remove some contaminants. But reverse osmosis technology, with pre-filtration and thin film composite membranes, is the most reliable final barrier to ensure the highest percentage of contaminant reduction and deliver great tasting, safe drinking water.
Local public service districts’ annual tap water quality reports are public record and posted on their respective websites. We recommend every homeowner reads this report; also, you should research your tap water supply on the Environmental Working Groups National Tap Water Database at ewg. org/tapwater. Regardless of your tap water source, we recommend having it tested at the kitchen sink to ensure your family has high-quality, safe water. And when choosing a filter for your home, make sure the filter is certified to remove any contaminants found in your tap water. To learn more about final barrier, visit the Water Quality Association Website at wqa. org, or call a local water treatment professional. Chris Lane is the owner of Culligan Water Conditioning of the Lowcountry, serving Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties. culliganhhi. com
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Sweeten your real estate offer to get your dream home By Larry Stoller CONTRIBUTOR
With the weather heating up and the real estate market very hot, you might have to make your offer more appealing to beat out competing buyers. One way to do that is to offer full price. Additionally, most sellers will appreciate (and even favor) your offer under the following circumstances: • Direct your agent to package and present your offer in person. It can be psychologically advantageous to have your agent attractively package your offer and deliver it to the listing agent in person. That package should include your offer, a letter that introduces you, information about you and your family, and why you all love that house. • Earnest money. The more earnest money you come up with, the better your offer looks to the seller. Since earnest money is part of the buyer’s funds to purchase, it makes sense to increase that amount to get the seller’s attention.
• Include a letter of pre-approval or proof of funds. If you are getting a mortgage, include a strong pre-approval letter from your lender. If your offer is for cash, include proof of funds from your bank. That will make your offer more attractive. • Submit a complete offer. Include all required addendums, amendments and
documentation, so that the sellers can see an outstanding offer that will result in smooth and successful closing. • Don’t ask for any seller concessions. If the market is hot and there are multiple offers, think twice about asking for personal property and/or other inclusions. You might get away with a home warranty if the home
is a bit older. • Fast closing and flexible possession. In most cases, the buyer will have a negotiating advantage when offering to close sooner and being flexible on possession, based upon the seller’s needs. • To inspect or not to inspect. Waiving an inspection could strengthen your offer, and it might be a reasonable risk when buying a villa or a condo. However, for a single-family residence, I would recommend getting an inspection. • Make it a cash offer. While this is not possible for many buyers, a cash offer will almost always be preferable to an offer that requires obtaining a mortgage. A cash offer is quick and uncomplicated. There are no appraisal concerns or lender requirements or objections. 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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The Art Market at Honey Horn April 23-24 ART BY EMIL HRISTOV
Pluff Mudd celebrates 20 years - 4B
‘Gullah Doll House’ exhibit tells history - 12B
‘Ignite the World with Dance’ onstage at Sun City - 13B
Nationally known sculptor at Art League - 14B
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April 5 “I Was Born to Be in a Library: Pat Conroy’s Great Love of Libraries,” presented by Jonathan Haupt and Alisha Arora of the Pat Conroy Literary Center in Beaufort, 4:30 p.m. April 5 at Bluffton Branch Library, 120 Palmetto Way in Bluffton Village. Free. Through April 16 “Addison’s Paintings Honoring 50 Years,” an exhibit of Addison Palmer’s works marking 50th anniversary of Art League of Hilton Head, at the gallery, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Opening reception, 5-7 p.m. March 16. artleaguehhi.org April 7 Washi Tape Creations, 5-7:30 p.m. at Coastal Discovery Museum. Learn how to create Japanese washi tape art with cutting, layering, shaping of tape. Adults preferred, no children under 7. $40 per person, reservations required at 843-689-6767, ext. 223. 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. April 8-9 “Ignite the World with Dance,” Sun City Dance Clubs performances. Shows at 7 p.m. April 8-9; 2 p.m. matinee April 9. Tickets $15, at Magnolia Hall 9-11 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, one hour before each show or by phone at 843-6451870.
April 8 Pluff Mudd Gallery celebrates 20th anniversary, 4 p.m., with cake and cheers. 27 Calhoun St, Old Town Bluffton. Free and open to the public. April 8-10 Spring Art Fling Celebration, Old Town Bluffton Spring Art Walk, 5-7 p.m. April 8. Art in the Park, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 9 at Martin Family Park. Live music and art demos at galleries, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 10. blufftonartsdistrict.com
or negative COVID test required. leanensemble.org April 23-24 The Art Market at Historic Honey Horn, juried show with 80-plus artists from across the U.S. Outdoors, rain or shine. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $5 admission. coastaldiscovery.org
April 11 “West Side in Spring,” the 60-piece Lowcountry Community Concert Band season opener, 7 p.m. Magnolia Hall, Sun City. Free to Sun City residents and guests. Donations appreciated for this volunteer band. ollilccb. com
April 29, May 1 Celebrating the Lowcountry’s Diversity Through Song, community concert, 7 p.m. April 29, May 1 at 4 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 829 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. Featuring the Diversity Unity Choir and local soloists with gospel, Latin, blues, Motown, American Standards, Gullah Ring-Shout Dancing. $20 each concert. diversity2022.eventbrite.com
April 15 Night of Jazz, 7 p.m. at historic Palmetto Theater. Featuring New York’s Jay/Sharptet, with Jacob Jay and Dalton Sharp. $15 advance, $18 door, includes admission to Stanley Arts Center next door with exhibit of works by artist Zaire McPherson. hamptoncountyarts. org/jay-sharpet
Through May 7 Bluffton 8th Grade Juried Art Show, at Bluffton Branch Library, 120 Palmetto Way. Student art works judged by members of Society of Bluffton Artists and displayed in the library. Prizes awarded at Artists’ Reception, 5:30 p.m. May 5 at the library. Free and open to the public.
April 21-May 1 “Death of a Streetcar Named Virginia Woolf: A Parody,” Lean Ensemble Theatre at HHPS Main Street Theatre, 3000 Main St., Hilton Head Island. Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. $40 adults, $15 students and active military. Proof of vaccination
Through June 3 “Gullah Doll House,” exhibit celebrating Gullah heritage through doll-making, by Kerrie Brown, Art League Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. Hours Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Artist reception 5-7 p.m. April 6. academy@artleaguehhi.org
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Abstract artist Vickie Jourdan is the longest-standing member of the Pluff Mudd Gallery, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the beginning of Bluffton’s Spring Fling Art Celebration April 8-10.
By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR
When Lowcountry locals talk about pluff mud, they usually mean the soil found in the marshes and along the May River – dark, soft and so rich in nutrients from decomposed spartina grasses that farmers once literally plowed it into their fields. These days, Pluff Mudd also refers to a gallery on Calhoun Street that houses a rich and eclectic collection of art on display and for sale. When the Pluff Mudd Gallery first opened its doors, Bluffton was still one square mile with an infamous “State of Mind.” Now the community is a hub of artists, and the gallery with the piano on the porch is celebrating its 20th anniversary April 8, at the beginning of the Spring Fling Art Celebration. Vickie Jourdan, who has been the gallery’s general manager for most of her membership, is its longest remaining member and knows the background. “This was not an artistic community 20 years ago, but there was a group of artists (who) decided to find a venue to show artwork,” Jourdan said. The artists approached Stephen Loper, the owner of the Old Mercantile Building on Calhoun Street. He and his family lived up-
stairs but he wanted to rent the downstairs. “The group looked for a few other artists to get involved and start the gallery, because there were only about six or seven of us,” she said. A few years later, the gallery was able to take possession of its current location at 27 Calhoun St. and was able to expand the number and types of artists they were able to include. “The Mercantile was conducive to a certain number of two-dimensional artists because with the wall space, we always have hung salon style, which means floor to ceiling. We also had room for a few 3-D artists, but when we moved over here, we were able to accommodate more artists,” said Jourdan. The gallery now shows the works of 15 partners and five consignment artists; nine create two-dimensional art and the rest are 3-D artists. The artist partners have specific responsibilities, and not every artist who applies for a rare opening gets accepted. “We get a lot of inquiries about wanting to be here,” Jourdan said. “Artists are judged in, they have to be voted in by the 15 partners, so it’s not like we accept just any artist. They have to have something a little different.”
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GALLERY from page 4B Once they are voted in, each member artist must work the gallery two days a month. Also, Jourdan said, “they have to have the type of personality that can deal with the customer. But it’s worked out just wonderfully. I’ve seen over 60 artists come and go through the gallery over 20 years.” One of the artists whose paintings reflect her location thought she was retired when she moved here from Minneapolis in 2016. “I was asked to join in 2018,” said Nancy Carney. “I’ve been in other galleries, and I’ve owned a gallery, so I thought ‘all right.’ It has been beyond my wildest dream. First of all, I think the quality of Pluff and the art in general in this whole area is fabulous. One thing I think we do really well at Pluff is that we keep our diversity. I hear it from everybody who comes in – ‘you have such variety, and it’s so good.’” Jourdan started in interior design but began painting about 25 years ago. She’s changed from collages to creating large-scale abstracts as she listens to music by such artists as Bruce Springsteen and Barry White. Alyce Faye Jarrett, the newest member of the gallery, was selling her wire sculptures at
Lowcountry marsh scenes; photograph wildlife; create stained glass wonders; paint architectural details; mold clay into trays, mugs and plates with alligators, sea turtles and lighthouses; turn wood into beautiful cutting boards and bowls; hand-stain silk scarves; design jewelry; and make clocks. “That’s why I say this gallery has a lot of
Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.
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Member artists at Pluff Mudd gallery on Calhoun Street celebrate the gallery’s 20th anniversary with a “Hats Off” salute.
the Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival when she was asked if she would be interested in joining. Other current partner members are Carolyn Alderman, Judy Blahut, Peggy Carvell, Margaret Crawford, John Crum, Cheryl Eppolito, Kelly Lukey, Colette Oliver, Jim Renauer, Blake Shattuck, Donna Varner and Doug West. Consignment artists are Linda Patalive, Patti Seldes, Hee-June Shin, Gini Steele and Sheryl Winn. Gallery artists use mixed media to portray
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Art Market returns to Honey Horn April 23-24 The Art Market at Historic Honey Horn, a juried fine art and craft festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 23-24. The outdoor art show will be held on the grounds of the Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head Island. More than 80 accomplished artists from the region and from across the country will be on site for this annual event. Visitors may stroll the pathways under historic live oaks to the artists’ booths to find that perfect piece of original art to take home. Fine art and craft in all shapes, sizes, styles, price ranges, and media will be available for purchase during this weekend. In addition to selling their original works, artists will also be competing for $5,000 in prizes This year’s Art Market will have works in the following media: oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media 2-D and 3-D, sculpture, photography, pastel, ceramics, wood, fiber arts, glass, metal, and jewelry. Erin Glaze is the judge for the show this
Timed tickets are available online at coastaldiscovery.org to make your admission easier and quicker. Food and beverages will be available from Mellie Mel’s, a favorite local caterer, and Odd Birds, offering coffee and baked goods.
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year. Glaze is an innovative and collaborative arts professional with expertise in the art of curating and the direction of special projects. A graduate of College of Charleston’s School of the Arts with a B.A. in Arts Management, she is the Director of Contem-
porary Initiatives and Public Engagement at the Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston. Rain or shine, the outdoor show is open to the public on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is a $5 per person admission charge.
While you are here, explore our beautiful grounds. Nestled within the arms of Jarvis Creek is this 68-acre parcel of land that has been known as Honey Horn Plantation for more than two centuries. It is the largest parcel of open land on Hilton Head Island and one of the last places where you can envision what the island was like before development. The oldest homes on the island, magnificent live oaks and ancient cedars, beautiful wide-open fields harken back to the days when this was a quiet agrarian community. The Discovery House at the Coastal Discovery Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For further information, contact Robin Swift at 843-689-6767 ext. 224.
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Conroy’s love of libraries topic of Library Week presentation “I Was Born to Be in a Library: Pat Conroy’s Great Love of Libraries,” presented by Jonathan Haupt and Alisha Arora, will be held at 4:30 p.m. April 5 at Bluffton Branch Library, 120 Palmetto Way in Bluffton Village. The presentation coincides with National Library Week being celebrated across the country. Haupt is executive director of the Pat Conroy Literary Center in Beaufort, and Arora is a new intern at the nonprofit center. Haupt is giving the lecture in several libraries around the state, including one with intern Millie Bennett at 4:30 p.m. April 6 at Beaufort County Library, 311 Scott St. in Beaufort. While Haupt is well-versed in all things Pat Conroy, having worked with the late Beaufort writer for years, Arora is more involved in the library side
of things. She has been volunteering at the Beaufort Main library for a few years, and she serves with Haupt on the planning committees for Beaufort’s StoryWalk and Human Library projects. Arora will include thoughts about the importance of libraries in her life and in our communities. The multi-talented student is also a competitive dancer, captain of the girls varsity tennis team, vice president of National Honor Society, a member of the diversity group DAYLO at Beaufort High School, and an AP Capstone scholar in the sciences. The two will talk about Conroy’s love of libraries and how important they were in his life, including when he was looking for safe place to be away from his abusive father. The presentation is free and open to the public.
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‘Gullah Doll House’ show heritage through dolls Kerrie Brown, a Hilton Head native and Gullah descendant, continues a family tradition and celebrates her heritage through making dolls with textiles. With snowflake eyes and triangle noses, these charming, oversized dolls are both a commentary on current times and treasured keepsakes of the past. Brown can trace her roots on Hilton Head Island since before the Civil War. For generations, the tradition of sewing has passed down through her family; she was taught the art of hand sewing by her great-grandaunt, and the use of a sewing machine by her mother when she was 12. “I always think about that time when I am making the dolls,” Brown said. Brown continues the tradition by hand making dolls in the Gullah style – with dyed muslin, patterned cotton, yarn and thread. “Gullah Doll House, a Collective Exhibit by Kerrie Brown & Friends” will be on display April 4-June 3 at the Art League Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway on
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Sun City’s dance clubs prepare to ‘Ignite the World with Dance’
The Modern Ballet dancers rehearse for the Rainbow of Rhythm show April 8-9.
By Barb Le May “Legacy.” It’s a rather simple word that packs a huge punch. When a person passes, the mark the individual left on her/his world represents that individual’s legacy. Legacy is all about the richness of a person’s life, including what that person accomplished and the impact that person had on people and places. The Sun City Sundancers Club is celebrating its 20th year of dance, all due to the legacy of one petite woman whose impact was huge. Mary Maitland Kimball, a dancer, dance instructor and mentor arrived in Sun City two decades ago and formally introduced dance to the future dancers of our community. Fondly called “MM”, Mary created the annual Rainbow of Rhythm show held every spring in Sun City. This year’s show is dedicated to Mary Maitland Kimball’s memory and her legacy. This year’s Rainbow of Rhythm production is entitled “Ignite the World with Dance.” Each dance reminds one of flickering flames floating across the stage. The music is steamy, sultry and seductive. Costumes are ablaze in color, and nothing fires the imagination or arouses passion like dance does, especially when set to enticing, hypnotic music. The very thought of fire evokes strong feelings and emotions such as excitement, awe, warmth, and beauty. The thought of dancing also leaves one feeling those very same things. Many of our dancers have participated in the annual performance for many years. This new year has culminated in a great
deal of time spent preparing and fine tuning each dance. Most of the performers have attended dance classes via Zoom for the past two years. In-person dance classes have once again started, while wearing masks – not an easy accomplishment for many who struggle wearing a face covering. But the practice paid off and each routine could not be better. The instructors have taken dancers to a new level and have brought out some abilities that many of us didn’t know existed within. Tappers and cloggers dancers will ignite sparks across the stage as their shoes hit the floor in an entrancing, repetitive rhythm which will leave you mesmerized by its difficulty and precision. Ballroom, ballet, jazz, and square dancing will engulf viewers with floating flickers of beauty and peace and with colorful pieces of fabric moving and swaying to the music like bits of flame. This event culminates in the collaboration of four chartered dance clubs: Sundancers, Ballroom, Line Dance, and the Square Dancers and Cloggers. “Ignite the World with Dance” will be performed at 7 p.m. April 8 and 2 p.m. April 9t. Master of Ceremonies for this performance is Gwyneth Saunders. All performances will be held in Magnolia Hall, 114 Sun City Lane. Tickets are $15 per person, cash or check only, and are available at the box office, open 9 to 11 a.m. daily, and one hour prior to each performance. There is a group special for $120 for 10 people. To purchase tickets by phone or for additional information, call 843-645-1870.
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Nationally known sculptor to exhibit at Art League This spring, Art League of Hilton Head will be presenting “Peter Dallos: Flowering,” a series of metal sculptures of flowers in varying stages of blooming. The evocative and powerful collection explores the beautiful yet sometimes spindly and bizarre forms of orchids and forest flowers. The exhibit will be on display April 19-May 21. An artist’s reception, free and open to the public, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. April 20. “It’s not every day that we have an artist of this caliber exhibiting at Art League,” says Kristen McIntosh, Art League general manager. “Peter Dallos has had solo exhibitions in New York and Chicago galleries, has his work collected by museums, and has taken part in Art League’s Biennale and CraftHiltonHead, both juried shows. We’re thrilled to have him.” Dallos’ previous works explored dystopian themes such as the helplessness felt by individuals during war. His previous series include “Struggle” and “End of the Road.” His nine-sculpture War series – a com-
the permanent collection of the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. “Flowering” was inspired during his isolation at his North Carolina cabin during the pandemic. “I’m trying to gentle me down,” Dallos said. “Unexpectedly, the full isolation during the COVID year made me tranquil. Consequently, I moved on from the existential worries of previous work. The beauty of flowers engages me now.” Dallos’ success as a sculptor comes after 50 years spent as a professor of neuroscience at Northwestern University. He has written an autobiography, “I Was Here (Life, Science and Art in Turbulent Times).” Art League gallery is located at 14 Shelter Cove Lane, inside the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Flower pot of steel and ceramic by Peter Dallos Saturay, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, and 90 minutes before every Arts Center performentary on his own experiences in Hunga- mance. For more information, visit artleaguehhi. ry during World War II and the subsequent rise of the communist regime – is in org.
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The Lowcountry Diversity Coalition will host two concerts in one weekend, one at 7 p.m. April 29 and another at 4 p.m. May 1 at Christ Lutheran Church. The concerts include the same performers. The weekend programming, which includes a sold-out symposium on Courageous Conversations, explores strategies for developing and fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in Beaufort County. Attendees of the concerts are invited to experience the diversity of the sounds of the Lowcountry, with local soloists singing gospel, Latino, blues, Motown and American standards. Performers include Guillermo Brazon with a Latino student band, Raul Bradley,
Scott Gibbs, the Diversity Community Choir, Terry Herron, Marshell Mulligan, Nakika “Nicky” Riley and Rick Radcliff. The true “Diversity Experience” is the show, with a diverse audience, music and humor. Of note is the Diversity Community Choir, known for bringing people together. “This diversity, come-together moment is what we all work for,” said Terry Herron, an organizer of the event. “You’ll know it when you see it and hear it. It’s very uplifting.” Tickets are $20 per person and are available thru EventBrite at diversity2022. eventbrite.com For more information, call or text 843271-9919.
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