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INSIDE • Native Blufftonian gets first PGA shot at RBC Heritage 10A • Self-taught teen crochets creatures, characters and Bernie 16A • ‘Amazing Race’ sisters still visit, call Bluffton ‘home’ 20A • Food trucks have place at Backyard 26A • 10 Hot Spots to get your gardening started for spring 30A
New state Veterans Affairs secretary shares department goals By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR
The first secretary of the new South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs said his aim for the department is to bring all available resources together “so we can really raise awareness across the state, and live up to the aspiration of being the most military veteran friendly state in the Union.” William F. Grimsley is part of a long line of military veterans who came from Beaufort, where he now lives. He was named to the new cabinet post March 4, 2020, seven years after retiring as a major general from the U.S. Army. He recently spoke about his goals for the organization at the monthly meeting of
the Sun City Veterans Association. “Ultimately, it’s about providing the best, most consistent, and equitable service to veterans and their family members across the state, no matter where they live,” he said. “The first thing we have to do is get right-sized. “It’s a matter of following through, starting with the organization – the processes, the procedures. There’s a whole list of training and leader development pieces, there’s the material solutions, and eventually there’ll be some people moved around, and maybe some additions.” The new cabinet position was a division within the state government for
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Sun City Veterans Association Commander Tom BeGasse, left, and Will Grimsley exchange a few words before the start of the monthly meeting of the SCVA. Grimsley is secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and was appointed March 2020 to the newest state cabinet post.
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De-cluttering shines light on purposeful mending movement By Lynne Cope Hummell EDITOR
After the recent removal of every item from two bedrooms, an office and a bathroom in our home, I have a new appreciation for minimalists. They are brilliant. Minimalists are earth-friendly and environmentally conscious – and they don’t trip over too much “stuff” because they don’t have too much – by choice. We emptied the rooms to have new flooring installed and, as an afterthought because the floors looked so nice, two of the rooms painted. We live in a small house, less than 1,100 square feet, and the sheer volume of “stuff” from those four rooms had to be stored in the other half of the house – or taken out. We often opted for the latter. So far, I’ve made a half dozen trips to thrift stores to make donations by the carload. Husband made as many trips to the
dump. Also among the remaining possessions are “fixers,” a term applied equally to clothing in need of repair and items that can be used to “fix” something else – such as fabric, yarn, beads. One blue cotton sweater captured my attention. It’s an old one my husband used to wear, but it doesn’t fit right anymore, he said, so he was about to put it in the trash heap. I’ve always liked it, so I tried it on and decided to keep it. Alas, the neckline was a bit ragged, with loose threads chewed up on the edge. I had the grand idea to save the sweater with a bit of stitchery – like those videos I had seen with all the imaginative, clever and beautiful ways to mend and even decorate clothing. Somehow the word “sashiko” came back to me, so I searched the internet to find the videos again. Sashiko is a method that needs only a regular sewing needle and thread to
create many small stitches in an artistic pattern. Some repairs are simple while others are quite intricate. Say your favorite sweater has a hole on the front (whether from wear or a moth). Just grab a contrasting color of embroidery thread and accentuate the hole by stitching around it. Make it into a flower, or a ladybug – or a moth. Let it remain a hole, or cover the entire area. Further searches led me down a number of rabbit holes until I landed on a related concept: “visible mending.” This idea took me back in time. When I was a kid, my mother was always mending our clothes. I remember her darning my dad’s work socks, putting new zippers on jackets, patching the knees of our dungarees (before they were called jeans). That was all visible mending (except for the socks). Later on, my high school friends and I were visible menders long before it was
a “thing.” We all embroidered designs on our jeans and denim shirts – my largest project was a peacock on the back of a shirt. And when my keys poked a hole in the pocket of my favorite jeans, I remember using embroidery thread to stitch over it to create a patch that looked like a zipper. According to the internet, visible mending not only saves clothing but celebrates its history and its imperfections. Beyond the obvious benefit of saving garments, there’s a whole social movement surrounding the concept. We also rescue something that might have been destined for a trash heap or recycle bin. If we recycle more of our clothing, we buy less. We don’t feed the fast fashion “monster” that employs thousands of workers in third world countries at ghastly low wages. In the cycle of life, things come around and go around again. I’ll be reliving my teens as I practice more visible mending.
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Updates on budget, hate crime bill, open carry By Weston Newton CONTRIBUTOR
Since I last contributed on this page, significant progress has been made on the COVID vaccination front, with approximately 1.5 million vaccines having been given to South Carolinians and most of the kinks in the distribution system worked out. While COVID interrupted the legislative Weston Newton session last year and resulted in the hard decision to not pass a budget for new spending in 2020-2021, productivity this year has been impressive. A few weeks ago we passed a supplemental appropriation bill giving teachers the annual salary adjustments based on experience and education level that would have been included in a budget last year. This week, my House colleagues and I passed the South Carolina budget for 202122, which might be one of the most conservative budgets passed during my tenure. In short, this budget funds only necessary government services while recognizing that we are still in uncertain pandemic conditions. While state revenue is expected to go up (as COVID-19 cases continue to fall and
more of our residents are vaccinated), we cannot rely on that quite yet, and as such must be prepared by being conservative with our state resources. After hours of debate and hundreds of votes, we passed a budget that prioritizes a renewed dedication to improving education, funding resources for law enforcement, expanding broadband internet access, fully funding the local government fund, and ensuring every school in the state has a full-time nurse on site. Following a furlough week off, giving us all time to be back in our home districts and saving taxpayers more than $50,000, we will return to Columbia with important work to be done before the cross-over date, when legislation has to pass from the House to the Senate or the Senate to the House to be considered through the normal process this year. Included in the tasks to be accomplished is passing a long overdue Hate Crimes Bill. As I have reported in the past, South Carolina is only one of three states in the country without such legislation, a statistic none of us should be proud of, and our business community has been persistent in urging the passage of this legislation. I have had a front row seat for the legislative journey of this bill and have pushed it at every level of the process. I was assigned last summer by the Speaker to the Equitable Justice Ad Hoc Committee and tasked as the chair of the subcommittee dealing with hate
crimes; and I am a primary sponsor. I am a strong advocate for this legislation and look forward to voting for it again on the House floor in the next few weeks. Additionally, we will be taking up in the Judiciary Committee a Senate bill that protects businesses operating in accordance with health guidelines from liability associated with COVID-19, helping us get South Carolina back to work. Finally, the week before the budget the House passed the first major Second Amendment legislation in more than 25 years. Forty-five other states in the U.S. have adopted firearm legislation similar to this bill, which allows open carry with training in addition to the current concealed carry permitting. This advancement is an excellent success for our state and for safeguarding our Second Amendment rights. On the home front, the Newton household is abuzz with tuxedos and ball gowns in preparation for the high school prom. It is such a blessing that we are getting back to some level of normalcy. It is a privilege and honor to continue to serve the residents of District 120 in the House. If I can be of service, please do not hesitate to reach out to me here or in Columbia. Weston Newton is the representative for District 120 in the State House of Representatives. WestonNewton@schouse.gov
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Letter to the Editor To the Editor: As suggested in a recent opinion column, current American politics has taught us we need a renewed emphasis on civics education in society, particularly our schools. Webster’s defines civics education as the study of the theoretical, political and practical aspects of citizenship, as well as its rights and duties, including the study of civil law, civic codes and government. Civics is often included and described within the general category of social studies, but the importance of civics demands a renewed emphasis as a separate course in high school. Our young people have a right to wonder
and question if our democracy is working. They have witnessed Charlottesville, seen armed terrorists invade schools and places of worship, seen politicians evade responsibility, seen lies and blaming others, seen fearmongering and racism rather than honest debate. Yes, America remains a country of contradictions, inconsistencies and hard truths, challenging our democracy and our next generation. The Center for American Progress reported only nine states require high school civics to graduate. Locally, our Beaufort County School System is required to follow S.C. Code 43-234,
which requires three units of social studies to earn a high school diploma. Civics education is imbedded within these three units but not necessarily taught as a separate course. A local commitment to renewed civics education in our schools would remind us of our challenging historic commitment to equality, expressed in our Constitution. It would remind us that the Founding Fathers enshrined our freedoms in law, in order to build a democracy for all.
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Earth Day is April 22; how are we saving our planet? With this feature, we seek to capture a glimpse of what you and your neighbors have to say about a variety of topics, issues, events – and just plain
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GRIMSLEY from page 1A some time before becoming a cabinet level office, Grimsley said. “Decisions a couple of years ago by some well-meaning members – not all veterans, either – of the General Assembly really thrust us forward, and it came at a time when there was a push for an executive branch as well,” he said. “The two [goals] came together in the spring of 2019, [with the aim of] ‘Let’s get it elevated so we have a significantly greater voice on behalf of veterans and their family members, and with the military base task force.’” Grimsley addressed one of the biggest local concerns that has statewide implications: protecting the county’s bases from closure during any future base realignment. “It’s an advocacy piece, first off. We have to constantly remind people not only that [the bases] are here but put the awareness of what it is they provide. Not just an economic impact. That’s important to us. But it’s the piece of the national security,” said the secretary.
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort serves as home base for three operational squadrons of F-18s, and two training squadrons of F-35s, soon to be four operational squadrons of F-35s. “They have the best training range, and the most sophisticated radar array of anywhere on the East Coast that they maintain and run for all services. I used them when I was at Fort Stewart, Ga., in the army,” he said. “Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island turns out more Marines per year than anywhere in the world. They turn out the best Marines. They turn out men and women Marines. And they’re doing it in a tremendous fashion. High standard, high quality, great fighting force. It’s important to the nation, so it’s an advocacy piece for a place that is incredibly military friendly in a climate that’s conducive to training year-round. Really, we just need to keep the pressure on. There are a lot of options out there, but none better than South Carolina.” There are more than 400,000 military veterans in South Carolina, 10%
of the adult population, according to the Department of Health and Environmental Control. Nearly 20,000 of them live in Beaufort County. One of the secretary’s concerns is being able to serve all veterans, no matter where they live. “We’ve got to do a better job of getting the resources to the needs, and pulling everybody together in an integrated fashion. We have tremendous opportunities all over the state right now that currently exist – nonprofit, for-profit, businesses, veteran services organizations, groups like the Sun City Vets, individual veterans, well-meaning citizens, you name it. But in many cases, we’re firing on single cylinders all over the state,” said Grimsley. Another focus is helping those leaving the service, he said, noting that many young vets are facing challenges, not from lack of career skills, but from going from a military environment to a civilian one. “We need to do better at transitioning them out of the service now. They’re
technologically savvy, they’re smart, they know how to connect,” he said. “They don’t know how to do a lot of other things. They have the skills. They don’t know how to connect them to people like employers, and employers are having difficulty in finding them.” The secretary feels his efforts have had an impact in raising awareness. “We’re trying to propose some things that are causing change, and not everybody likes change. We’ve raised the awareness mainly for those who did not know any of that didn’t exist,” Grimsley said, referring to ensuring that veterans and their families can receive the services they need, no matter where. “I don’t believe in change for change’s sake, but I believe in change if it’s outcome-based objectives where you can grade yourself with measures of performance and effectiveness.” Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.
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Bryson Nimmer of Bluffton and his long-time girlfriend Paige Simms enjoy a boat day with their black lab puppy, Bentley.
By Tim Wood CONTRIBUTOR
He spent much of the previous five years working tirelessly while rapidly climbing the ranks of the collegiate and pro golfing world. Now, after a year of having to exhibit patience in the face of worldwide chaos, Bluffton native Bryson Nimmer is getting his first PGA Tour start in his own backyard. Nimmer, 23, is the son of Tony and Patsy Nimmer. He is among the 132-player field for the 2021 RBC Heritage, taking place April 12-18 at Harbour Town Golf Links. He earned the exemption after a stellar finish to an abbreviated 2020 golf season, highlighted by his points title win in the LocalIQ series, a schedule of PGA minor-league tour-
neys that filled the void of six months of cancelled events during the first months of the COVID outbreak. “It has been a crazy year. We went from thinking I would be trying to play regularly on the Korn Ferry tour to not having any golf, to this LocalIQ tour being put together,” Nimmer said. “I came home to Bluffton, stayed with family and focused on getting my game in the best shape possible and thankfully, I was ready to perform when the calls came.” Nimmer earned an additional PGA Tour exemption with his LocalIQ points title win. He was assigned the 2021 Canadian Open, which was canceled due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns north of the border. He began the year by finishing tied for
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NIMMER from page 10A 39th in the 2021 Puerto Rico Open in late February, his third consecutive year playing the second-tier PGA Tour event and second time making the cut. “I’m so excited that The Heritage will actually be my first top-tier PGA tourney start,” said Nimmer, a 2019 collegiate first-team All-American and ACC Player of the Year. “I wasn’t expecting it, but I’ve been playing well and working toward this the last couple years. It means a lot to get that first chance on a course I know and love.” Nimmer has been busy the past month after spending time in the Lowcountry to work on his game with coach and Sea Pines pro Tim Cooke. He played Monday qualifiers for the Honda Classic in Florida on March 15 and the Korn Ferry Club Car Championship in Savannah on March 22 before turning his attention to Heritage tourney prep. He didn’t qualify for either tourney, but the habit of playing on Monday is a necessary evil for up-and-comers yet to breakthrough. A big splash at the Heritage could help him get out of the Monday grind and into more PGA Tour tournaments. One of his best friends, Clemson golf teammate Doc Redman, won a Monday qualifier and then finished second in the 2019 Rocket Mortgage Classic. The finish earned him $788,400 and PGA Tour membership for the rest of the 2019 season. “That’s the dream and I feel like my game is in a really good place right now. Tim and I have been working a plan and I’m feeling more comfortable with every swing,” Nimmer said. “The mental part is so huge, just finding that comfort level. We’re figuring out that sweet spot.” Nimmer lost his grandparents, Fred and Joan, within a day of each other Jan. 10-11, both due to COVID complications. The couple were married 65 years and pillars of the Lowcountry community. “It was tough, but they lived an amazing life. Freddie had heart issues, he had a pacemaker and a
widowmaker. And the COVID issues was making those those things pop and put him into defib shock every day,” Nimmer said. “Grandma always said ‘I don’t want to be here if he’s not here.’ Grandpa passed at 8 p.m. the night before. We told Grandma at 10 a.m. the next morning and she passed an hour later.” The loss has made Nimmer appreciate what he has all the more. He recently moved in with long-time girlfriend and fellow Blufftonian, Paige Simms. The two are pampering a new addition, black lab puppy Bentley. “I always wanted a big dog but my Mom, she always had these teacup handhelds. So this is a new adventure. Bentley is just awesome,” Nimmer said of his new canine buddy. Nimmer is no stranger to Heritage Classic Foundation events, having won the 2014 Sea Pines Junior Heritage and finishing second in the 2017 Players Amateur at his home course, Berkeley Hall Club. He is excited to have Simms and his family and friends at this year’s Heritage, which will allow a limited number of spectators each day. “It’s going to be exciting to have supporters out there. Just to have fans on the course is thrill,” Nimmer said. “When it was so quiet out there for months, we really missed the roars.” He enters the tournament ranked 553rd in the World Golf Rankings after his strong LocalIQ and Puerto Rico finishes. No matter where he ends up on the Heritage leaderboard, Nimmer knows it’s a launching board for great things to come. “I want to be a good role model for the game and for all the kids playing,” he said. “I want to support any efforts to get kids playing. I have been so fortunate to have been given so many opportunities, I want to give back and thank a lot of people with my actions on and off the course.” Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. Contact him at timwood@blufftonsun.com.
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Area’s youngest students on technology par with older peers By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR
It took a village to put technology into the hands of Beaufort County’s youngest students this year. The Student Tech Connect Fund, initiated by the All Saints Episcopal Church outreach coordinator, and established through donations with the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, provided 753 iPads to pre-kindergarten and early childhood special education students. Jean Heyduck, the foundation’s vice president for marketing and communications, said the fund was able to supply the mobile devices for those not covered when the Beaufort County School District went to virtual learning. “It was more than just iPads. This fund has done a number of things. It helped connect families to the internet who were unable to connect,” said Heyduck. “The fund also purchased special cameras for Hilton Head High School. These cameras follow the instructors around the
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classroom while they demonstrate things. Those cameras can be used for a variety of things, even after the kids are all back in the classroom.” All Saints, the Hilton Head MLK Committee for Justice, Hargray Communications, and several other groups, along with some generous individual donors,
were involved, she said. “They were really the impetus, asking what they could do during the period when the kids were having all these challenges,” Heyduck said. “They were worried about the lack of connectivity and the affect the pandemic was having on learning.”
Carol Grish, who is the All Saints outreach coordinator and also is on the board of the MLK committee, said that the movement to increase connectivity began in the spring of 2020 when committee members learned that a number of Hilton Head students were not participating in school. The primary reason was that although the district had distributed laptops to each student, many had no internet connection. “The MLK Committee learned that Verizon Hot Spots were available for those with no connections, but the hot spots worked off of cell phones. If there was spotty cell coverage, then there were no connections,” said Grish. Teaming up with Hargray Communications, she applied for a grant through the National Episcopal Church Beloved Community program and received a grant for $8,000 to expand the internet coverage. Hargray has a special rate for families on the free or reduced lunch program.
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Teen fills down time making self-taught crochet creations By Amy Coyne Bredeson CONTRIBUTOR
When COVID-19 first showed up and everything began to close, kids all of a sudden had a lot of free time on their hands. No school. No sports. No play dates with friends. They were stuck at home with no plans. While many children spent that free time playing video games and watching TV, 13-year-old Matthew Yanachik of Bluffton taught himself to crochet. Matthew’s father had brought home a book on how to crochet Harry Potter characters just before everything shut down. The book came with the supplies to make two characters, Dobby and Harry. “No one in the family knew how to crochet, but my dad thought I would like it,” Matthew said. “I had no idea what crochet was.” Matthew said the book wasn’t helpful so he watched videos to teach himself the craft. “It was easy but hard-ish,” he said. “Now it keeps me busy for hours and annoys the
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“While we were waiting for the grant, the MLK Committee started to advertise this activity, and donations started pouring in,” Grish said. “It became clear that we were not prepared to deal with all these donations, so I went to Community Foundation of the Lowcountry to see if they would help. They identified a fund that we could use called the Student Tech Connect Fund.” One of the things the committees learned was that school Superintendent Frank Rodriguez wanted to get devices into the hands of the kindergartners, who did not receive any devices when the laptops were handed out. Grish said when they found this out, a donor at Community Foundation of the Lowcountry offered to provide those, and that was how the youngest scholars got their own devices. Grish said they are still adding families and accepting donations, and the MLK Committee is still advertising the need. The additional donations have enabled the fund to provide more resources. Once some students began return-
ing to school, Hilton Head Island High School asked if the Student Tech Connect Fund could provide their teachers with classroom cameras so that students still learning from home could follow as the teacher moved around the room. The fund bought 67 cameras, one for each teacher. The fund’s mission is to provide the technology resources to make sure the students – especially those from low-income households – have the tools they need, and the connectivity to participate in school. Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.
CROCHET from page 16A balloons, which he sold at craft shows over the summer. He made enough money to buy a Kindle. Then he started making pot scrubbers, which were a big hit for holiday gifts. Since Matthew’s mom, Melissa Yanachik, sews for a living, she knew where he could sell his creations. Yanachik sells her dog collars and leashes at craft shows and at Beaufort Emporium & Dry Goods in downtown Beaufort. In January, Matthew started crocheting cat toys and filling them with catnip. After the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration, where Sen. Bernie Sanders made his meme-worthy appearance, Matthew was asked to crochet a miniature Bernie wearing mittens and a mask. His mother found a pattern, and Matthew got to work. Word quickly spread, and Matthew was asked to make five more Bernies. While the Bernies aren’t one of Matthew’s regular creations, he will continue to take custom orders. His cat toys and pot scrubbers can be found at Beaufort Emporium and will be on sale at a craft show planned for May 29-30 on Fripp Island.
After Bernie Sanders memes flooded the internet following his appearance at the Jan. 20 inauguration, Matthew Yanachik crocheted his version of the Vermont senator.
For more information or to purchase something from Matthew’s Masterpieces, email his mother at mrs.myanachik@gmail. 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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Local TV celebrity travelers still call Bluffton ‘home’ By Laura Gray CONTRIBUTOR
You might have seen Haley and Kaylynn Williams a few months ago when they were in India, bidding farewell to their competitors on last season’s “The Amazing Race” on CBS television. But don’t be surprised if you bump into them here in Bluffton soon, perhaps having a drink with friends at Pour Richard’s or boating down the May River. The sisters were born and raised in Bluffton and moved to Charleston more than a decade ago. While their travels have taken them around the world, they can’t wait to head back to their roots. “We go back all the time,” said Haley, 32, in a conference call from Charleston. “Our family is still there. We’re extremely low-key. We hang out with our parents and grandparents.” “We’ll be there this summer,” Kaylynn, 30, added. “We love being on the May River. If there are any boat people out there – we want to go!”
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Kaylynn (left) and Haley Williams check in after completing a task to apply false beards in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on season 32 of CBS television’s “The Amazing Race.”
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Foundation honors school district with Peggy May Inspiration Award The Foundation for Educational Excellence has presented the 2021 Peggy May Inspiration Award to the entire Beaufort County School District. The award is intended to congratulate every school, teacher, administrator, custodian, bus driver, cafeteria worker, technical support staff, adult education and Right Choices. This award goes to everyone in the forefront and behind the scenes that is making a difference in our school system. The Peggy May Inspiration Award recognizes a person or group who demonstrates extraordinary dedication, passion and skills that influence and inspire students. The award is named for former recipient, the late Peggy May, who served as county and state Director of Adult Literacy, and board chair of the Foundation for Educational Excellence. Previous recipients include Kathy Cramer with S.O.A.R., Dr. Jane T. Upshaw,
Dr. Emory Campbell, and Beaufort’s own American Idol winner Candice Glover. “The Board members of the Foundation simply felt – how could we acknowledge one individual when so many have been working through this pandemic in new ways, new routines that are ever changing,” said Lisa Carroll, board chair for the foundation. The announcement was made at a recent school board meeting through a video created by the Foundation. “It is quite an honor to have this recognition,” said Beaufort County School District Superintendent, Dr. Frank Rodriguez. “We are so grateful they were able to capture the work of all of our employees in the school district and really capture their contributions to the success of our students.” For more information, visit www.foundationedexcellence.com.
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AMAZING from page 22A from the challenge to a hotel for two days. You can’t converse with other teams. You can’t leave the hotel.” “And you have to hand wash your own laundry in the sink,” Haley added. The 26-pound backpacks with which they began the race quickly grew lighter. “When we first put them on, we fell backward,” Haley said. “So we shed some pounds every single leg. Kaylynn gave away her hair straightener, which was a big deal.” Socks and underwear were the next to go, save for one pair each, which got washed every night in the sink. But that wasn’t the most unexpected part of their adventure. “We were going to all these different places around the world and we didn’t know the language, but it was surprising to see how much the locals would help us,” Kaylynn said. At the top of their list of favorite locales is Manaus, Brazil, the third leg of the race, where they completed a detour to prepare a meal. They came in third place. “It was the best we’d done the entire race. We were in the top five,” Kaylynn
said. “Manaus is such a beautiful place. The sunset on the Amazon is amazing.” Haley said her favorite was Kazakhstan, despite the challenges they faced. “I always thought it was a desert and hot,” she said. “But it was a winter wonderland with mountains and snow.” Their least favorite experience was in Paraguay, where their taxi driver got lost for two hours. “It was scary,” said Haley. “At one point, our taxi driver took us to a house to ask for directions. We had six guys come up to the car, catcalling us. We had lost our security team, so it was a nightmarish day.” “But we’d like to go back to Paraguay someday – under different terms,” Kaylynn added. In Almaty, Kazakhstan, the sisters survived two speed bumps – additional tasks assigned to teams who arrive last to certain check-in points – and two eliminations. Sadly, they were eliminated a week later, in the show that aired Nov. 25. “We ran our own race,” Kaylynn said proudly. “We weren’t part of an alliance.” Haley agreed. “We didn’t stop until we figured [challenges] out,” she said. “We’re
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brighter and smarter than we thought. We had a lot of worries but we pushed through all of them.” While they have no regrets, they dream of returning to some of the same locations one day. “We want to go back to those places for different things: Paris for the food, Germany for the bar scene, Kazakhstan for the
culture,” said Haley. The sisters were surprised by the bonds they formed with the other competitors. “We got so close with the other teams,” Haley said. “Now we’re in a group chat on social media and we talk every day. We’ve already planned two reunions.” She said the teams as well as the production crew created a family atmosphere. In fact, they celebrated one team’s wedding in 2019 and plan to attend another’s wedding in New Orleans later this year. Haley and Kaylynn still have the travel bug and can’t wait to hit the road again. “I’d love to go to Costa Rica,” Kaylynn said. “Charleston has been gloomy. I want to eat plantains with monkeys and lay on the beach.” Sounds good to Haley. “I think somewhere sunny, on a boat or beachside,” she said. Until then, they’re headed back home to Bluffton this summer. And that’s amazing enough – for now. Laura Gray is a Florida native who writes about the Lowcountry.
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Foodies welcome food truck pavilion in their own Backyard
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Customers gathered around food trucks and chatted during the soft opening of the new Backyard State of Mind off Bluffton Road in mid-March.
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For years, Bluffton and Hilton Head Island residents wanted food trucks in town almost as much as they want a Trader Joe’s. When the trucks arrived and the ordinances passed, a battle began between restaurants, town officials and food truck owners on where they can park. A long-time local business owner has created a permanent location to get your food truck fix. Backyard State of Mind has opened at 163 Bluffton Road, in the back of the plaza that houses businesses like Bluffton Pharmacy and H&R Block. The space is the brain child of David and Shelley Meeder, who own the plaza space with partners and have thinking of what to do with the space for years. “I own a vacant lot, I like beer, I have loved food trucks for 15 years, so it really all came together,” David Meeder said. “This was a pre-COVID idea, but with COVID, we just missed live music so much. Now we’re coming out of COVID, we just want this space to be part of the community vibe. Folks want to get out, food trucks need a place to park, so this just works for everyone.”
The space is a work in progress, with room for three to four food trucks to go with an entertainment stage, picnic tables, bathrooms and two gigantic yellow Lowcountry lounge chairs with the BSOM logo, perfect for selfies and capturing the moment. David owned a dry cleaner for “26 years and 15 days, not that I was counting” and Shelley is a long-time tennis pro at Shipyard Racquet Club. Neither have restaurant experience, other than being a frequent diner at area eateries. “Sometimes, you go to restaurants in Old Town in prime time and there are 45-minute waits,” Shelley said. “This is a short walk from the heart of Old Town, and lets folks walk around, enjoy the outside, bring their kids and their dogs and have a variety of choices for lunch or dinner.” The couple said they were inspired by spaces like Starland Yard food truck park in Savannah and Gather GVL in Greenville, as well as seeing a number of outdoor spaces during their RV travels last summer. “Just to have that place to gather in the open air, it’s so important especially right
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Picnic tables and shade make for a comfortable visit to Backyard State of Mind in any weather.
The Meeders said they are charging the food trucks a modest fee to take a spot each day, but that establishing a solid, respected roster of truck regulars is the most important aspect of selecting trucks for daily roster spots. “We want to establish a habit, make this a must-see stop in the corridor between
Old Town and Burnt Church Distillery, and attracting the most reliable, most consistently delicious chefs is our focus,” David said. The Meeders said they’re leaning on their adult kids and marketing consultant Dayana Jara to help build out their social media, which has been very active in the
early going on Instagram and Facebook especially. Food truck operators on hand for the space’s opening weekend were thrilled with the location and the potential for Backyard State of Mind. “When I first came from Connecticut, I was looking for food trucks, but they weren’t allowed, and that made me angry. Now, we are allowed but finding reliable spaces to park is always an issue,” said Joe DePatty, head chef and owner of Big Dog Tacos. “Places like this are a staple in thriving cities like L.A., Chicago, Portland, Austin and a must for a place with a lot of outdoor foot traffic like Bluffton. I’m so excited with this. “It’s walking distance to Old town, I don’t have to be looking for parking spots or residential communities to book me now,” DePatty said. “I can’t wait for the spring and summer, and the fall with nice breezes. I know I will be anchored here as much as possible.” Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. Contact him at timwood@blufftonsun.com.
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If you’re anything like me, your yard was telling you it was spring before the calendar was. The magnificent green grass sprouting through last year’s browning blades. And yes, the not-so-magnificent weeds creeping into your flower beds and your meticulously groomed patch of soul-soothing sod. Your soil is screaming for some TLC right now and some new roots to call its own. When we put the call out to our budding panel of experts on best places to feed that need for seed, the answers weren’t quite as plentiful as our first edition of 10 Hot Spots for French fries. The good news: Whether you’re an expert or a gardening newbie, the Lowcountry has plenty of vegetation virtuosos ready to lend their expertise to help you find the perfect plants to bring your garden to life. “Plants are personal,” said one longtime gardener. “There are purchases where I’m less worried about customer service, but when it comes to my garden, I’m going where I find the best staff that make me feel like I have a fighting chance against Mother Nature.”
Here, in no particular order, are the best spots to accessorize and accentuate your yard this spring. • Southern Marsh Nursery, 190 May River Road, Bluffton, 843-540-4928, southernmarshnursery.com: Owner Andrew Ahmann and his staff earn rave reviews from our panel for their personal service and wide-spanning knowledge. The nursery is relatively new (2015 opening), but earns high marks for organic soil, ground coverings and variety of plants. • Taylor’s Landscape Supply, 36 Cecil Reynolds Drive, Bluffton, 843-705-2600, taylorsqls.com: The name might not always be tip of tongue (several of our respondents said, “Yeah, you know, that place next to Tractor Supply off 170.”) Multiple readers specifically called out Lauren as a pillar of knowledge, but all agree that the entire nursery staff at this 17-year Lowcountry staple are top notch. This is one spot that’s offering some tech assists as well. Get text alerts on specials by signing up on their website.
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HOT SPOTS from page 30A • The Green Thumb, 172 Bluffton Road, Bluffton (843-837-3111) and 35 Dillon Road, Hilton Head Island (843715-2908), greenthumbhhi.com: Many of our newbie gardeners specifically raved about the service at the Bluffton nursery on the outer rim of the Old Town district. But this two-location nursery’s landscape design and construction team is equally adept at handling even the most complex and exotic plant and shrubbery needs.
gatebluffton.com: This is a blooming gateway to Old Town and the Promenade, with an experienced staff to handle any query. Walking the grounds, it’s easy to get swept away in the nursery’s curated selection of accessories and décor, and the nursery is stocked with region-specific plants from local growers. And check in often for their schedule of classes and free lectures on subjects from herbs to fairy gardens and everything in between.
• Sunshine Nursery, 38 Plantation Park Drive, Bluffton, 843-757-7256, sunshinehhi.com: Whether you’re looking for the basics or the most custom plant orders, Dee and the crew win raves from our readers for giving equal attention to both the residential noobs and the more demanding clientele. This 30-year fixture can handle all your hardscape and landscape needs as well with nursery-to-front door delivery and installations.
• Cahill’s Market, 1055 May River Road, Bluffton, 843-757-2921, cahillsmarket.com: As much as the Cahills have become known for their country kitchen and menu items like the chicken and waffles, the family’s roots are, well, in the roots. Our go-to voices are admittedly partial to the OGs of working the land, but continually point out the quality of the greenhouse’s plant selection.
• The Greenery, 960 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, 843-7853848, thegreeneryinc.com: This island fixture wins raves for their vast selection of specimen and unique plants and a staff brimming with knowledge and energy to assist the most clueless to the most sophisticated gardener. Carol the horticulturist was repeated singled out for her expertise and friendly, approachable style of customer service. This employee-owned titan of the South has locations from Hilton Head and Beaufort to Charleston, Greenville, Savannah and Daytona, but readers continually remarked that it feels as intimate as a mom-and-pop shop at the island hub. • Bruno Landscape and Nursery, 109 Dillon Road, Hilton Head Island, 843682-2624, brunolandscapeandnursery. com: The family business was founded in 1989, the nursery was added in 2000 and continues to expand its offers with a deep inventory of pots, garden décor and yard decorations. The plants are the calling card though, where geraniums, tibouchina, hibiscus, Brazilian orchids, plumbago and mandevilla (to name a few) are in plentiful supply. • The Garden Gate, 2 State of Mind Street, Bluffton, 843-757-4040, garden-
If you’re up for a little bit more of a drive, a trio of nurseries down S.C. 170 won repeated praise from our panel. Jasper Seed and Feed (9988 South Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland) were singled out for their pepper plants, Cherry Point Nursery (3722 Argent Boulevard, Ridgeland) earned kudos for their fruit trees, and Palms on the Parkway (799 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island) earned shoutouts for their sound advice and wide variety of plants, trees and shrubs. One other pro tip: The Coastal Discovery Museum (70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island) has a twice-a-year native plant sale, where you can find more than 90 species of plants like coneflowers, honey suckle, passion flowers and milkweed, as well as local master gardeners giving free advice on how to care for them. The prices are rock-bottom for the quality. The spring sale has already passed but reach out to the museum’s manager of natural history, Carlos Chacon (cchacon@ coastaldiscovery.org) for details on the fall edition. OK, that was 12 Hot Spots, giving you plenty of options for spring planting. Now let’s get to work in that garden! Have a suggestion for our next topic for 10 Hot Spots? Email Tim Wood at timwood@blufftonsun.com to give us your idea.
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Noteworthy • Bluffton’s new police chief, Stephenie Price, will be the guest speaker at the April 7 meeting of the Greater Bluffton Republican Club. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with the program at 6 p.m. at Rendezvous 70 Pennington Drive, Bluffton, next to R Bar. Light snacks will be served. Drinks are available at R Bar. Masks are required, unless eating or drinking. Social distancing is encouraged, and chairs will be spaced. For more information, email contact@ blufftongop.com. • Planning is under way for a Lowcountry Chronic Pain Support Group. Meetings will be held twice a month via Zoom to begin with, and then move to in-person later. The group is intended to provide a safe and confidential place to share with others who understand chronic pain, promote self advocacy and discuss coping strategies. Those who are interested in learning more and participating in the group may
contact Bob Fortier at 843-290-7556 or rdfortier@twc.com. Fortier is a certified support group facilitator by the American Chronic Pain Association, a part of the Stamford University Hospital Pain Management group. • The Farmers & Makers Market in The Shops at Sea Pines Center will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays. The start of the 2021 Farmers & Makers Market season marks the return to life outdoors in the Lowcountry. Now in its eighth year, the Market will present more fresh, local produce, more seafood, more breads and cheeses, and more crafts and artisans than ever before. The market is free and open to the public. • Maye River Quilters Guild will meet via Zoom on April 10 at 10 a.m. To get a link for the meeting, visit mayeriverquiltguild.com. For more meeting dates and times, and for membership forms to join the group,
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visit the website or call 843-530-1244. • Palmetto Quilt Guild will hold a member meeting via Zoom from noon to 3 p.m. April 15. Social hour begins at noon with the program at 1 p.m. The speaker is Susan Cleveland, an award winning quilter, both nationally and internationally. She will speak about “My Eclectic Quilt Pageant.” In addition, Cleveland will lead a Zoom workshop on quilt binding April 16. For more information, register for the workshop and get Zoom links, email palmettoquiltguild@gmail.com. • The new Savannah/Hilton Head/Bluffton chapter of Silverliners International will hold its first lunch meeting at noon April 21 at Truffles Café, 91 Towne Drive, Bluffton. The social and charitable organization of former and current flight attendants represents more than 54 airlines. For more information, contact Sue Smith at 973-670-5832 or camhill2@hargray.com.
• Lowcountry Legal Volunteers is looking for attorney, retired attorney, paralegal and administrative volunteers. LCLV has been providing free legal services to individuals and families living in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton for over 20 years. Those interested may attend a Volunteer Information Session via Zoom on May 20 at 10 a.m. Call 843-815-1570 or email Icela Bowers at icela@lclv.org to register. • The Hilton Head Firefighters’ Association and Sea Pines Montessori Academy will host the 13th annual Spring Swing for Charity Golf Tournament May 1 at Bear Creek Golf Club in Hilton Head Plantation, with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. For more information and to sign up, visit birdease.com/2021SpringSwing or email Bryan Scharver at bryans@hiltonheadislandsc.gov. Both the Hilton Head Firefighters’ Association and Sea Pines Montessori Academy are nonprofit organizations, and donations are tax deductible.
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One day a year, we think about other people’s health, and that day is approaching. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared April 7 as World Health Day, stressing its commitment “to ensuring that everyone, everywhere, can realize the right to good health.” This is a tall order, and WHO needs all the help it can get. WHO has 190 member countries, but only 40 in the industrialized world contribute substantially to its support. The result is that the WHO is underfunded, and for any emergency such as our current pandemic, it must make a unique appeal for donations. For the pandemic’s global challenges, such as data collection and vaccine distribution, it must be the WHO that coordinates it because there is no other organization that functions at that scale. Considering its limitations, it is astounding that the WHO has achieved what it has. Recall, for example, that the organization coordinated the global attack on smallpox that permanently eradicated this terrible disease from the face of the earth. The WHO and our own CDC’s efforts have succeeded in eradicating polio everywhere except Pakistan and Afghanistan and have saved more than 18 million people from paralysis by that disease. Health is a much broader issue than just infectious disease. There are many places where life is so primitive that the first steps toward health must include clean drinking water, toilets, enclosed sewage systems, and proper garbage disposal. In his book “The Health Gap,” Michael
Marmot reported that the single most important factor linked to health is wealth. Wealthy countries are healthier than developing countries, and within countries both rich and poor, the poor are less healthy than the wealthy. The cause appears to be bigger than just access to health care; governments can not adequately address healthcare challenges without addressing poverty. That correlation holds even in America. We are the only country in the industrialized world that does not provide universal health care and one of the few that has not made a substantial effort to eradicate poverty. The result is that we have large segments of the Lowcountry community who cannot afford good health insurance, cannot afford to take time off work, cannot arrange to get vaccinated, and live with preventable disease, discomfort or deformity. It seems inappropriate that the world’s wealthiest country is the only one without universal health care, even though a solid majority of Americans want it. To learn more, visit who.int/campaigns/ world-health-day/2021. Read about the World Health Organization and their work with ebola, nutrition and hepatitis. Check out their COVID-19 dashboard for the most up to date pandemic information. Learn about their newest initiative, the WHO Academy, a centre for delivering advanced digital and classroom training to health workers and others around the world. See for yourself how WHO is building a fairer, healthier world. Dr. Colin Moseley is a board member of the World Affairs Council of Hilton Head.
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When local collectibles icon Jerry Glenn announced in late 2020 that he was closing his Old Town Promenade shop, Reminisce, it appeared the Lowcountry was becoming part of a sad trend of sports card stores shuttering in favor of a lockdown-fueled online collectibles boom. But a chance meeting by a vacationing veteran has created a new chapter for the space. Steve Krzyzyk re-opened a collectibles shop in the 30A Promenade Street space in March and is celebrating the official grand opening of Elsewhere’s in Old Town April 17. “It’s an exciting time. I’m a long-time collector and we’re excited to show folks a little bit of every taste here,” Krzyzyk said. The shop will feature many sports collectibles and an array of sports cards old and new, but will also showcase gifts like perfumes, soaps and
canvas art. “We’re aiming to give everyone in the family unique offerings that kids to grandparents can’t resist,” the owner said. Krzyzyk is a serial entrepreneur most recently living in Wisconsin. He and his wife were thinking of an empty-nest move to Hilton Head in a couple years, but stopping by Glenn’s store sparked a whole new plan during a two-week Lowcountry vacation. “I dropped a pretty penny in there as a collector because Jerry had amazing finds,” Krzyzyk said. “About the fifth time in, he told me about his plan to retire. And a light bulb went on.” Krzyzyk was wrapping up a decade in health care management and studying to be a nurse but not sure that was his path. So he and Jean moved up their island migration plan, he took some savings and decided to eventually move in to the space after Glenn
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Staying Connected of Sun City will hold a Virtual Silent Auction April 16-18 to benefit the nonprofit organization. The auction will feature products, crafts, and services from individuals and businesses throughout Beaufort and Jasper counties. Items can be previewed beginning April 10 at 32auctions.com/ StayingConnected-Auction. It will go live at 6 a.m. April 16 and end at 6 p.m. April 18. Donations collected to date include a one-night stay at Old Town Bluffton Inn, Swarovski Crystal jewelry, original art works from noted artists, one-hour golf lessons by Sun City golf pros, antique crystal, gift cards to local restaurants, lottery tickets, hand-made quilts, and other valuable items. Staying Connected of Sun City Hilton Head is a not-for-profit charity incorporated in the state of South Carolina.
Proceeds from the auction will help the organization continue to serve the needs of neighbors facing life’s unexpected challenges. Services include transportation to doctors and physical therapy appointments, grocery shopping, caregiver relief, basic home maintenance, and daily reassuring calls for people living alone. Even with COVID restrictions in place and following CDC guidelines, the dedicated Staying Connected volunteers were able to fulfill 472 service calls for our members in 2020. Staying Connected is committed to assist Sun City Hilton Head residents to remain engaged in the active adult community by providing a helping hand and access to information, support and services which allow them to address life’s challenges. For more information, contact Mary O’Brien at maryobsc@gmail.com.
COLLECTORS from page 35A closed down. The two still keep in touch and Glenn consults on appraisals for folks bringing in cards to sell. “I’m thrilled Steve is diving in to this. I have loved owning Legends on the island and Reminisce, but I need a little bit of retirement,” said the nonagenarian. “Steve’s going to do just great and I’m always be a call away for advice.” The new store has a wide variety of sports collectibles, from cards to autographed balls and artwork, as well as a collection of the popular Dugout Mugs for the most popular MLB teams. The front of the store has a variety of gifts and keepsakes from quality vendors such as Savannah Bee Company and Terrapin Ridge Farms. “I like products with a cause and a purpose,” said the Navy veteran who fought with the Marines during Operation Desert Storm. “I want to work with military entrepreneurs and anyone offering unique quality products.” The name for the store came from a
brainstorm with his wife, Jean. “I didn’t want to focus on yesterday and memorabilia. Whatever was in the store, I kept telling Jean, ‘I just know they won’t find it elsewhere.’ And she said, ‘What about Elsewhere’s?’ And we just smiled and knew that was it.” This is the first retail store for the collector who began collecting Star Wars and sports cards as a teen. But he’s been buying and selling online for most of his adult life, so he has an eye for the hot products and what’s the next trend. “We’ll have everything from 1941 cards to 2021 card parks and sets,” he said. “We feel so blessed to be in this little slice of paradise and to start a new tradition in this space.” For more information about Elsewhere’s in Old Town, call 844-7267384 or visit elsewheresinoldtown. com. Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. Contact him at timwood@ blufftonsun.com.
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Sweets, treats and dirt deets; business is booming By Tim Wood CONTRIBUTOR
It has been a busy month on the Bluffton and Hilton Head Island business beat. Between ID’ing what’s going in the moving dirt to new businesses sprouting to yet others hoping to plant roots here, there are plenty of happenings to report. Welcome to the neighborhood • Meg’s Sweet Treats, Tanger 2 Outlets, 1414 Fording Island Road, Bluffton, megssweettreats843.com: Beaufort home baker extraordinaire Megan Reed is set to open her storefront April 17 to sell her incredible roster of deliciousness. Reed and her team specialize in custom buttercream cakes, cupcakes and an array of specials like cakewiches, cakesicles and cocoa bombs. The “custom treat lab” will be located in suite C240 next to Haggar. • Lulu Kitchen, 890 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, 843-648-5858, lulukitchenhhi.com: Former Sea Pines chef Scott Hastings has opened this new eatery in the former Gusto Ristorante space in the Fresh Market Shoppes plaza. The revolving menu will focus on seasonal freshness, with a mix of classics like shrimp and grits, pan-seared scallops and fried chicken with more exotic choices like Korean bao buns with barbecued short rib meat and Hastings’ signature white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake. • North End Pour House, 95 Mathews Drive, Hilton Head Island, 843-681-4153, thenorthendpourhouse.com: The new owners have taken over the building occupied for 30 years by the beloved Reilley’s North End Pub, but the staff and the menu remain the same. The location is open daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., with dinner ending at 10 p.m. Sunday brunch is offered 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday is lobster night, Tuesdays feature Buzztime trivia, Wednesday means chicken parm specials and live music and prime rib is the star on Fridays and Satur-
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UPDATE from page 37A pared foods, wine, an in-house bakery and a café. The store expects to open in early May. Dirt pile, permits and signs news We love solving mysteries as to what’s going where when we see new action around town. • Word from the crew working the backhoes is that a quick change oil business is what’s being built near the entrance to the Walmart/Sam’s Club plaza across the way from Wells Fargo. That accounts for why they were digging so dang deep – for easy undercarriage access. • And a couple of nuggets off of Bluffton Parkway. The steel being erected next to Daltile that so many of you swore would be another Parker’s is actually slated to a Daltile competitor in the tile and flooring space. But the spot right next door on the corner of Oliver Court? Permits have been filed with the town for a 5,000-plus square-foot convenience store with six fueling stations on the 1.88 acre lot. • On the sign spotting side, an Icon Electric Golf Cars franchise is coming to the Kroger plaza in Buckwalter Place. We just noticed the “coming soon” banner in a storefront next to Tio’s Kitchen and will let you know as details emerge on an exact opening date. On the reno front • Renovations are complete at A Lowcountry Backyard. The lauded eatery at 32 Palmetto Bay Road on Hilton Head closed temporarily for a design upgrade. The improvements include a newly resurfaced and socially distanced patio, new lighting and six large heaters. The full menu has returned after a COVID pare down. The outdoor seating is covered by an epic 26-foot umbrella and has an A/C feel thanks to a newly installed swamp cooler. • Patio renovation on tap at Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte: Hilton Head Island officials have approved the restaurant’s proposal to build a permanent outdoor structure for patio diners. Construction should begin in May, according to management. The patio is estimated to be closed a couple weeks during construction. Double square roofs will be wrapped in lattice work to new and improved dining experience. Big news department • Sun City becoming a metropolis:
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PulteGroup announced March 31 a plan to build 1,500 more homes and apartments north of Argent Boulevard across the road from the latest phase currently being constructed. The group’s announcement touted multiple amenity buildings with an indoor track and fitness center, pickleball and tennis courts, an outdoor amphitheater and a golf cart bridge over Argent Boulevard connecting to the current Sun City location. The expansion is part of Hardeeville’s 7,350-acre East Argent project, a combination of home dwellings, retail and office space. • Indoor go-karts aiming for Bluffton: Paul and Nikki McBride have sold Carolina Carwash on Buckwalter Parkway to the Island Carwash group. The couple are refocusing their sites from cleaning vehicles to racing them, with hopes to open a K1 Speed franchise in the former SteinMart building in the Belfair Towne Village plaza off of U.S. 278. The state-of-the-art indoor go-kart facility runs electric go-karts in 45 locations nationwide. The McBrides will need to get an antiquated anti-go kart ordinance altered – the old mandate only accounted for outdoor go-karts, the only kind when the rule was written. Bluffton mayor Lisa Sulka has voiced public support for the project. Have Bluffton or Hilton Head business news to share with our readers? Email Tim Wood at timwood@blufftonsun.com. Wood is a veteran reporter and is giddy in love with his new muscle gun that’s blasting the back pain created by typing these words in a ready-for-pasture office chair.
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Good plans just make good sense for family’s benefit By Mark F. Winn CONTRIBUTOR
Trust law enables us to create legal structures that guarantee our assets will stay in our family bloodline protected for generations. How? Let’s assume Sam and Mabeline have three children whose names are Peter, Paul and Mary. Peter is married to Andrea. Mark F. Winn They have one child whose name is Scott. Paul is a single successful surgeon. As a surgeon he has substantial exposure to malpractice claims. Mary is single and is receiving government benefits. In addition, Sam has one child, Elijah, from a prior marriage. Questions:
1. Can Sam and Mabeline make sure Andrea will not get any of what they leave to Peter? 2. Can Sam and Mabeline benefit Mary and also protect her benefits? 3. Can Sam and Mabeline make sure whatever Paul may receive will be protected from a medical malpractice claim if he were sued? 4. Can Sam and Mabeline make sure that if something happened to Peter, his share would be used to benefit Scott? 5. Can Sam make sure that when he and Mabeline are both gone, that Elijah will receive 20% of the assets? The answer to all five questions above is “Yes.” With some basic planning and careful tilting and designation of Sam and Mabeline’s assets, Sam and Mabeline can accomplish all of the above. With some variation depending on unique circumstances and unique individual directions, the hypothetical Sam
and Mabeline should leave half their assets to each other protected in trust and direct the remainder to their children in trusts so the assets are protected and stay in the family. Each of them should have updated South Carolina powers of attorney for health and for finances. This will avoid guardianship and conservatorship proceedings (which can be expensive) if Sam or Mabeline become incapacitated for any reason. Each should create a trust where they remain the trustees and beneficiaries at the outset. With the counsel of their lawyer, they should re-title assets into their trusts. The lawyer can help with whose trust assets should go into which trust and why. When this is done, if the trust papers spell out the terms of a family asset protection trust and trusts for the children, then their plan can work wonders to protect their assets and
preserve their legacy. Of course, Sam and Mabeline’s trustbased estate plan will keep their affairs private, avoid unnecessary probate costs and legal fees. It will also protect half their assets from lawsuits during the surviving spouse’s life and leave assets to their children in a sort of “lock box” (a trust) where they have total control use and benefit of the trust funds. Assets will be protected if the children become divorced or get sued for some other reason, and ensure that when a child passes, assets will go to their children (Sam and Mabeline’s lineal blood descendants) and not the in-law spouse. Now, that’s good planning. Good plans just make good sense. Mark F. Winn, J.D., Master of Laws (LL.M.) in estate planning, is a local asset protection, estate and elder law planning attorney. mwinnesq.com
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When to involve adult children in your estate plan By Rebekah Thompson CONTRIBUTOR
It is common for individuals to want their adult children involved when they meet with their estate planning attorney. It is also common for adult children to want to be involved with their aging parents’ meetings. But is it wise to have your adult children involved? This issue typically arises in the area of estate planning and elder law. While family involvement is important, there are several reason attorneys prefer to meet with individuals without their adult children. The reason? Attorneys are bound by “Rules of Professional Responsibility.” While the ethical rules encompass a wide variety of issues, there are four major rules that estate planning and elder law attorneys are required to follow. • Client identification: Every attorney has an ethical obligation to clearly identify who their client is. A client is the person whose
interest is most at stake in relation to the estate planning or legal problem. Per the ethical rules, the client – and only the client – is the only one to whom the attorney has professional duties of competence, diligence, loyalty and confidentiality. This is true regardless of who is paying the bill. Therefore, when an individual comes to an attorney for his/her estate plan, said individual is the client, not the individual’s children. • Conflicts of interest: Every attorney has an ethical obligation to avoid conflicts of interest. A conflict of interest is when another party’s interests are averse to those of the clients. When representing an elderly client, sometimes the wishes and desires of his/her adult child may be in direct conflict with the best interests and wishes of the elderly client. The elderly client may be reluctant to voice his/her concerns if the child is involved in the meeting. Therefore, to eliminate the conflict of
interest and to ensure any documents or legal problems are handled based upon the clients wishes, it is vitally important to meet with the client alone. This creates a space where the client is comfortable and able to discuss matters freely and candidly with his/ her attorney. • Confidentiality: Every attorney has an ethical obligation to keep communications and information between the attorney and the client confidential. Meaning, attorneys cannot share information with adult children without the client’s approval. Each client’s desires for how much information is shared is different and the attorney must respect the client’s desire for confidentiality. • Capacity: Every attorney has ethical obligations in working with clients whose capacity for making decisions is diminished. Assessing a client’s capacity is part of getting to the know the client. Therefore, meeting privately with a client gives the attorney the ability to ensure the client understands the issue and is making
his/her own choices. When adult children answer all the questions, it is difficult for the attorney to adequately assess the client’s level of understanding. For attorneys, being clear about who is the client, protecting confidentiality, and assessing capacity protects not only the client, but the adult children and family too. Family and friends who maintain a safe distance from the counseling and executing of the legal documents are less likely to be accused of undue influence. No attorney wants their client’s estate plan undone because the attorney allowed the family to be too involved. So, while family involvement is important, understanding the ways legal services are provided is equally important, and adult children or family members should not be alarmed or offended when they are asked to “wait in the waiting room.” Rebekah Thompson is an associate attorney with Elder Law & Estate Planning Center. hiltonheadelderlaw.com
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Mother’s Day is coming up, so mark your calendars and remember to schedule lunch or call your mom! We all know moms are superhumans who deserve more than one day a year dedicated to them, but this holiday is a special day to honor the moms in your life. Whether you are spending the holiday with your family or not, there are ways to celebrate moms, even if just in spirit. Here are five movies that capture various tales of motherhood: Mamma Mia: Meryl Streep shines as the mother in this musical about a daughter searching to find out which of three men is her father. This mother must take a trip down memory lane when her daughter invites all three men to her wedding. To top it all off, the film takes place on a beautiful Greek Island. The Blind Side: Based on the 2006 book by Michael Lewis, this movie is both heart-wrenching and heartwarming. It tells the touching tale of a mother who steps up to be more than a guardian, but a mom, to a homeless teenager. Sandra Bullock portrays a strong, selfless, and dedicated mother figure.
Life as We Know It: After a disastrous first date, this rom-com follows two godparents who are confident they are not a match unexpectedly become their goddaughter’s caretakers. The two must put aside their differences and learn to step up to co-parent a baby girl they both love. Steel Magnolias: Loved by many, this adaptation of Robert Harling’s 1987 play explored the bond a group of women share in a Southern small town and their experience mourning the death of one of their own. Julia Roberts, Sally Field and Dolly Parton shine in this comedy-drama that will bring laughs and maybe even some tears. Freaky Friday: This classic from the early 2000s tells the hilarious story of a mother and teenage daughter who don’t get along and suddenly switch bodies and get a taste of what it is like to live in each other’s shoes. This dramatic comedy is full of laughs and relatable mother-daughter moments. You can find these and other movies on TV channels such as AMC, Hallmark, and HBO or stream them without buffering using the fastest internet in town. Lynn Hall is the general manager of Hargray.
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Need-based housing protection program, clinics offered Lowcountry Legal Volunteers (LCLV) has created a new Housing Protection Program. The goal of the program is to inform people of their rights as tenants and to help individuals facing eviction. As part of this program, LCLV will hold a series of “Know Your Rights” clinics. Two of these legal clinics will be held at 6 p.m. May 6 and 20 at the Parish Hall of the Church of the Cross Historic Bluffton Campus on Calhoun Street. As a bonus, local immigration attorney Aimee Deverall of the Deverall Law Firm, LLC will speak on immigration law. These clinics are funded through grants from the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Coastal Community Foundation, South Carolina Bar Foundation, and other state and local grantors and donors. So far, LCLV has helped numerous individuals and families on the brink of eviction reach more positive
outcomes like being able to stay in their rental home or even assisting them with finding a new residence. Lowcountry Legal Volunteers has been serving the community by providing free legal services to individuals who qualify based on need. The income requirements are that potential clients must be living at or below 150% below the federal poverty guidelines. For example, a family of four must earn less than $39, 750 to qualify for services. For more information, call 843-8151570 or email icela@lclv.org.
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Memorial’s Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital opens SAVANNAH – After years of planning and construction, the Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah opened for patients on March 9. Following a ribbon cutting ceremony, pediatric patients were transported from the former children’s hospital in the main hospital tower to the new freestanding facility. Memorial has been home to southeast Georgia’s only children’s hospital since 1992. The facility also serves the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Plans for the stand-alone pediatric facility were announced in 2014. Construction began in earnest following Memorial’s integration into HCA Healthcare in early 2018. “It’s been a long-standing dream to build a freestanding children’s hospital on our campus,” said Shayne George, Memorial Health CEO. “I am so proud of the commitment of our Memorial Health team, our community and our parent company, HCA Healthcare, to make this facility a reality.” The completed hospital is 90,000 square feet and was built at a cost of approximately
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has a sleeping area and shower so that parents are comfortable while staying with their child. Other amenities for the family include a laundry room, kitchen area, chapel and a café. The facility has a playroom for younger patients as well as a teen room equipped with TVs and video games. A large outdoor playground is available for kids once they are able to go outside. The Children’s Hospital also has a dedicated team of certified child life specialists to support patients and families during their stay – including a resident dog. The new facility was designed just for kids with vibrant colors throughout, starting at the Tree of Colors in the main lobby. Each clinical unit has its own color and unique theme. These colors also serve as wayfinding for the hospital. Memorial Health provides the region’s only Level I trauma center for the most acute illness and injuries, as well as dedicated children’s, cancer and heart hospitals to serve a 35-county area in southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina.
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HEALTH
Hair loss common – and annoying – for men and women By Oswald Lightsey Mikell CONTRIBUTOR
Everyone loses hair! It is normal to lose about 50 to 100 hairs every day, but if you see bald patches or lots of thinning, you might be experiencing abnormal hair loss. There are many causes of hair loss – child birth, stress, some diseases and medical treatments, but the most common cause of hair loss is hereditary. Treatment for hair loss helps many people feel better. Hair loss, especially in women, can cause low self-esteem. Many women feel unattractive and embarrassed. Your dermatologist can offer solutions to help you feel and look your best. Q: Are there different types of hair loss? A: Yes, there are several different types, but most cases fall under the following three: • Androgenic alopecia: Also called pattern baldness, this is a genetic condition that causes hair loss in both men and women, though men are more likely to have it. In
men, this is characterized by the loss of hair above the temples and around the crown of the head, while women typically experience overall thinning of the hair. • Alopecia areata: This occurs when your immune system attacks your hair follicles in certain areas, causing patchy hair loss. This can occur in both males and females of all ages, including children. Normally in this case, the hair grows back. Extensive alopecia areata is more challenging.
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may protect hair follicles from the effects of male sex hormones. • Finasteride, an oral medication that interrupts the hormone responsible for hair loss. While these three medications might be effective, none can always help you regain the hair you’ve lost. Hair transplants are also available if there are adequate donor hairs. Q: How does a hair transplant work? A: There are various methods used which involve taking hair from the healthy areas of your head, usually around the back, and transplanting it into the areas you need it most. Most causes of hair loss can be stopped or treated. If you want to further investigate ways to manage, or even reverse, your hair loss, contact an experienced dermatologist. 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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HEALTH
A chip off the old tooth is inconvenient, but fixable By James G. Jenkins CONTRIBUTOR
There hardly a more sickening feeling than biting into something and discovering something hard and crunchy. It’s not granola – it’s your tooth. Then your tongue finds where the tooth broke and is giving you a constant reminder of the event. The breakage can range from very small to as large as a whole tooth. This article will deal with the smaller type of chips and breaks. If the chip is really small, not painful, or visibly noticeable, it can often times be smoothed. The next level up is small. This type of repair can often be the most challenging. Tooth-colored composite resin material is the first choice in these cases. Often, the chip can be on the incisal (top) edge of the front teeth. This is a very traumatic area for the teeth. The problem is bondable area. The stress in this area often
will cause the restoration to fail. It is difficult to justify making the defect larger to enhance the retention of the repair. Sometimes it is just best to leave it alone. Medium chips are the easiest to repair
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Remove the sniffles from your enjoyment of spring By Holly Wright CONTRIBUTOR
Now that spring is officially here, allergies have also started in full swing. The pollen seems to blanket everything we see – along with our nasal passages and lungs. I just taught a Pilates class and a sound of consistent throat clearing was our background music. We can’t escape the pollen, but we can support our immune system and do some preventative care to combat a full blown allergy attack. You first want to support your immune system with vitamin C (strawberries and spinach), vitamin D (salmon and tuna), iron (chicken and kale), selenium (tuna and cottage cheese), and zinc (yogurt, and chickpeas). There also are a few natural ingredients that can help your body reduce inflammation such as turmeric, cinnamon, nettle leaf, ginger root and ginkgo leaf.
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You can include some natural decongestants such as peppermint, licorice root, and sage in your diet. Along with eating or making teas of the above ingredients, you can also use a diffuser and breathe in oregano, eucalyptus, peppermint, lavender and rosemary oils. Prior to diffusing, I like to clean out my sinus passages with a store-bought can of saline spray. I also use the saline spray in the morning before my day and at night before I fall asleep. If all else fails, your allergist can prescribe a medication to reduce the effect that the allergens have on your body. Take the below preventative measures to avoid and minimize allergens as much as possible. • Stay indoors during periods of high local pollen count and windy conditions. You can find the local pollen count on pollen. com/forecast/current/pollen/29910 (place your zip code at the end). • Make an appointment with an allergist
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• If you must go out, when you come in, change clothes and take a shower. • Inside closed doors, also keep your windows shut, and use either your air conditioning unit or a HEPPA purifier to filter out allergens. • Use indoor plants to help filter out the air, but remember to take them outside and wash them down once in a while to remove the dust they have collected. • Use an allergy mattress cover and wash your bedding often. • As much as possible, reduce carpet; if this is not possible, vacuum it often. I hope the above information will help you enjoy this beautiful spring to its fullest. Just remember: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” who can identify the allergen that is causing you misery and suggest some protocols on how to avoid that allergen. Once the allergen is identified, it will make it easier for you to avoid it.
Holly Wright of Bluffton is a Reiki Master, reflexologist, NASM certified personal fitness trainer, and co-owner of Trinity TheraSpa in Moss Creek Village. trinitytheraspa.com
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Neuromuscular therapy has roots in holistic medicine By Liana Marconyak CONTRIBUTOR
Neuromuscular therapy (NMT) is a highly-specialized form of manual massage therapy that is extremely helpful in correcting reoccurring pain and dysfunction. NMT techniques are also used for acute injuries and post-surgery. The goal of the NMT session(s) is to find the impaired muscles and assist in correcting the dysfunction by working on the muscle-nerve connection, fascial-connective tissue, adhesions (knots), along with the trigger points, or sensitive areas in the belly of the muscle, that are causing discomfort. Neuromuscular therapy is a scientific, time-tested, medically oriented form of massage. NMT therapists are educated in precise treatment protocols to help correct the impairment. Although the massage is highly techni-
cal, the recipient can relax and should feel some relief after just one session. The therapist addresses the whole problem zone – everything that innervates the area of the body that is causing discomfort. Neuromuscular therapy is rarely full body, although the therapist might work in other places to give nerves in the treated region a chance to register the changes produced in the muscles, muscle-nerve connections, and/or joints. Sessions are planned to release tension from the top down, or light to deep into the muscle/functional site. If one’s pain threshold is breached, the response to pain in the muscle, and in the area being treated, is counterproductive to releasing the dysfunction in the tissues. Pressure varies depending on the tissue’s response. NMT therapists have highly developed palpation skills and increase or decrease pressure as the tissue allows. Neuromuscular therapy is found in
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chiropractic, osteopathic, and ayurvedic medicine and dates back as far as the 1930s, when two chiropractors, Dr. Stanley Lief and Dr. Boris Chaitow, in Europe developed Ayurvedic manual therapy principles. Then, in America, in the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s, Dr. Janet Travell was making ‘Trigger point therapy” a household phrase, especially when she became the first female personal physician to President John F. Kennedy, treating him with trigger point injections. Dr. Travell teamed up with Dr. David Simons to publish the first of two trigger point textbooks in 1983. Dr. Raymond Nimmo, a chiropractor, came across Dr. Travell’s beginning publications and shared her thought processes about soft tissue points being problematic to healing. Finally, in the 1970s, Paul St. John, a student of Dr. Nimmo, named the modality “St. John Neuromuscular Therapy.”
Licensed Massage Therapist Judith DeLany trained and taught under the St. John method of Neuromuscular Therapy until developing her own protocol and seminar program called Neuromuscular Therapy the American Version. Both European and American models shared theoretical bases but applied different manual techniques. A joint research venture in 1996, between DeLany and Chaitow’s nephew, Dr. Leon Chaitow, led to the publication of “Modern Neuromuscular Techniques.” To this day, there is continued research in the field of neuromuscular therapy, which will help therapists develop new protocols and adjust their current strategies to reduce chronic pain and physical dysfunctions in our bodies. Liana Marconyak of Inner Peace Massage and Spa holds advanced certifications in NMT neuromuscular therapy and prenatal massage.
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GIVING
Everyone benefits from corporate philanthropy programs By Scott Wierman CONTRIBUTOR
Recently I was asked to write a column about the benefits of corporate philanthropy. Though I was happy to share my personal perspective, hearing from some local businesses that have implemented corporate giving programs serves as more powerful testimony to the positive impact these programs Scott Wierman can have. A number of local businesses have chosen to work with us to help them plan and implement their corporate giving efforts. We’re always excited to see the creativity, thoughtfulness and love of community that’s woven into these programs. Coastal States Bank established a fund with us several years ago that Steve Stone,
president and CEO, believes complements the company’s core values of commitment and community. Employees voluntarily donate to the fund via payroll deduction, and the company matches all donations made by both employees and their board of directors. An advisory committee of employees meets quarterly to review grant applications from local nonprofits, then determines where to allocate funding. The program, “fosters community goodwill, but also demonstrates our commitment to our communities,” Stone said. “It has strengthened our company values. It’s part of who we are.” The pandemic served as the catalyst for The Bluffton Sun/Hilton Head Sun’s new corporate philanthropy program. When COVID caused the cancellation of their annual advertisers and staff holiday party, they decided to “deploy the funds for the greater good,” according to publisher Kevin Aylmer. They established a fund with the
Community Foundation, seeding it with the money they would have spent on the party, and donating to local charities in the names of their advertisers. “Making our donations through a fund at the Community Foundation allowed us to donate to several charities through a single ‘portal’,” Aylmer said, “providing comfort that the donations seamlessly and expeditiously got to those chosen organizations.” The donations didn’t just benefit the clients of selected charities, they boosted employee morale during a very tough time. Collins Group Realty implemented a corporate giving program several years ago, but approached the Community Foundation just this year to help them manage a newly added arm of their philanthropy – their Annual Community Results Project. Chip Collins, owner, explains the company approaches philanthropy in a three-pronged approach: First, making two vehicles available for community use; second, their 200th Home Sale for Charity
Program, in which they donate $10,000 to five local charities determined by popular vote; and lastly, their Annual Community Results Project. Through this program the company provides grants to organizations and/or individuals experiencing significant need. Collins believes the creation of their Annual Community Results Project will expand their philanthropic reach even more, and allow them to make a greater impact in the local community. Corporate philanthropy is most effective when it’s personalized to fit the corporate culture. It invites employee engagement and can boost morale. These companies differ and their charitable outreach reflects their distinct corporate personalities. However, they have one thing in common: They each foster a sense of shared purpose while making a positive impact in our communities. Scott Wierman is the president and CEO of Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.
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FAITH
Bad news in our world awakens need for dependence on God By Chris Herrin CONTRIBUTOR
As if we hadn’t had enough bad news with the shooting and murder of one of our own in Bluffton, then the murders in Atlanta, less than a week after that was the mass shooting in Colorado. When I heard about it, my thoughts were “Here Chris Herrin we go again” and “Will it ever stop?” I felt a sense of resignation, but, far worse, I felt numb. Starting with Columbine 22 years ago, the level of shock and horror has lessened with each subsequent, senseless loss of life. It’s not good. I suspect I am not alone. Add to that the experience of suffer-
ing, and more senseless deaths from COVID-19, increasing acts of bigotry and aggression against minorities, and political divisiveness that has fractured relationships and our nation, and we’ve become overwhelmed and increasingly less empathetic towards others. A phrase with which I have resonated is helpful here: “compassion fatigue.” Webster says it is “characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion leading to a diminished ability to feel compassion for others.” Information on the internet connects it to what is felt by first responders, which makes sense, but perhaps to some degree, we’ve all felt more on the front lines this year. But we in the church who seek to follow Jesus, who calls us to love our neighbors, to pray for our enemies, to welcome the stranger, to do justice, how can we, if we have compassion
fatigue? Well, first (and I am preaching to myself), we recognize that under our own steam, we can’t do anything; only as we depend on God and open our lives to God’s life-giving presence, can our weary souls be healed and empowered to be, what Julian of Norwich once said, “the hands and feet of Christ.” We just celebrated Easter. In celebrating Christ’s resurrection, we are reminded that God’s love is more powerful than death (and certainly more powerful than compassion fatigue). Henri Nouwen, priest and theologian wrote, “Forming community, building a body of love, shaping a new people of the resurrection: all of this is not just so that we can live a life protected from the dark forces that dominate our world; it is, rather, to enable us to proclaim together to all people, young and old, white and black, poor and rich,
that death does not have the last word, that hope is real and God is alive.” If this weren’t true, how would the church still exist? How would we explain the faith that is within us? Because of the resurrection we can live in hope, expectant to see how God, in the midst of suffering, is at work through us and others; healing and restoring, relentless in His desire to give abundance and wholeness to all. Hope propels us to take actions, even small ones, to share God’s love with others. As we call an isolated neighbor, tutor a child in school, advocate for those whose voices haven’t been heard, over time, and by God’s grace, God can restore in us the ability to have empathy. Such is my prayer and my hope for us all. Rev. Christine Herrin is the senior pastor at Lowcountry Presbyterian Church in Bluffton.
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PETS
It’s OK to cuddle pets, but don’t get into coddling habit By Abby Bird CONTRIBUTOR
COVID-19 quarantine, separation anxiety issues, and behavior concerns with a recently adopted dog can stem from how an owner treats the dog. Unintentional human behavior can inadvertently add to a dog’s insecurities. Working with specific dog behaviors such as excessive licking, barking, destruction, whining, jumping on owners, salivating, and more, I am noticing a similarity in owner behavior toward their dog. What is happening? The issue goes back farther than current conditions. It often begins with the breeder, hoarder, foster or even rescue group. In many of these situations, it is a female-dominated environment. There are more women involved in animal welfare, hoarding and breeding than men.
When an adopted dog or new puppy comes into their permanent home, they likely have come from a female-dominated world. Most have no exposure to men or children. Most have come from a place with other dogs and many, but not all, are dog friendly. Often the first issue encountered is when there are men in the new family. Some of these dogs shy away from males and prefer the females. The second issue is shyness or lack of trust with the world in general. This can be exhibited by growling, nipping, hiding, barking at anything that is unknown or feared. Women who show more nurturing behavior toward animals tend to be over-protective and want to coddle the dog through their fears and anxieties. They pick up the dog when the dog is showing fear or even mildly aggressive behavior.
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Or they keep the dog on their laps longer than is healthy for the dog and pet them constantly. They even reward unwanted behaviors by speaking softly to the dog or not correcting them and instead, in a coddling voice, say, “It’s OK.” The tone of voice and those words are the worst thing for an already insecure dog. What these insecure dogs really need is to learn to be secure and confident. An owner can do this by teaching the dog a behavior that is desired and that can be praised and rewarded. For example, instead of picking up the dog when they are acting out, have them sit, and reward that desired behavior with a calm voice and treat and touch. Don’t keep the dog up on your lap for long periods of time, but specific times are OK. Teach them to go to
their bed or crate or just to lie down on the floor. Always give them something to keep occupied. Another example is to have the female in the family spend less time with the dog and the men spend more. At least even it out and have the men participate in things that please the dog, such as training, walking and play. Leave the dog home alone more often to learn to be more confident. It is wonderful to cuddle your dog but don’t overdo it, and certainly not in inappropriate situations. These are difficult times for dog-people relationships, but we can accept the responsibility to do the right thing now, rather than trying to unwind undesired behavior later. Abby Bird is owner of Alphadog Training Academy. AlphadogTrainingAcademy@gmail.com
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Tiny shelter kitten with lion-sized heart shows spunk By Lindsay Perry CONTRIBUTOR
Abandoned animals of all sizes come to Palmetto Animal League in desperate need of compassion. From a 90-pound dog to a kitten weighing mere ounces, they all have something in common. Each one longs for healing, understanding and, above all, love. That includes tiny kittens like Lilly, who was found lying next to her deceased mother in the bitter cold of January. Lilly was just a couple of days old, so we had to act fast to give her the warmth and nourishment she needed to survive. One of PAL’s kindhearted kitten fosters answered our call and showed up within minutes to take Lilly home with her. Though small in stature, Lilly had a big will to live. She responded beautifully to her foster mom’s efforts, including naps on a heating pad, frequent bottle
feedings, and lots of snuggles. Four weeks later, though still tiny by anyone’s standards, it was clear to us that Lilly had the heart of a lion. “She may be small compared to other kittens her age, but she’s plump and eager to eat,” said PAL foster coordinator Sally Dawkins. “She’s a spunky girl who loves to play!” For an orphaned kitten, even play is a hurdle to overcome. Basic life skills typically passed down from their mother and siblings must be learned, so PAL kitten fosters teach the orphans how to play harmoniously with other cats and people. “Orphaned kittens are common during the warmer months,” said Dawkins. “But COURTESY PALMETTO ANIMAL LEAGUE Lilly was found in winter, which makes Tiny Lilly has a mighty will to live. her extra special.” The world did not deal Lilly a kind cated hand she deserved. hand, but thanks to people who support “Kittens like Lilly often grow to be PAL’s no kill rescue programs, we stood some of the sweetest cats,” said Dawkins. ready to give her the gentle, loving, dedi- “Bottle-fed babies actually see humans as
their family.” Lilly was PAL’s first orphan of the 2021 kitten season, but she is far from our last. With your help, PAL will give every spring kitten a great start in life. Shower these precious bundles of joy with all the essentials by donating supplies April 5-15 during PAL’s Virtual Kitten Shower. You can send gifts directly to PAL via Amazon or drop off supplies at the PAL Adoption Center, located at 56 Riverwalk Blvd in Okatie, using the designated bins out front. For gift ideas, visit PalmettoAnimalLeague.org. Every donation, no matter the size, will make a difference for helpless kittens like Lilly who prove it’s not one’s size, but the size of one’s heart that matters. Lindsay Perry is the marketing coordinator for Palmetto Animal League. PalmettoAnimalLeague.org
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HOME
We’ve seen what’s trending; now show us what’s not By Nicole Schultz CONTRIBUTOR
Have you ever flipped through a magazine and saw a photo of a kitchen or bath just jumped off the page? You might have thought, “Wow! Now that is something I’ve never seen before!” We’ve been following the trends for decades now and what we’re seeing lately is a return to a phase of simplicity. The modern look that’s “in” right now is some variety of the clean and classic look, featuring a white or gray kitchen with corresponding color tones. Don’t get us wrong, it’s a beautiful look! But what happened to the “art” behind design? Where’s the fun, the unexpected? Social media and print publications love to share the latest trends with their readers. What we rarely see is what’s not trending – the works of art that come to life in a kitchen, bath or outdoor space. We’re calling this the “non-trend.”
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the-box design that really enhances this kitchen space. Another non-trend is skipping traditional tile in a bath space and instead installing a full slab in its place. How about a shower wall that is a full slab of porcelain? Not only is it unexpected and beautiful, but a porcelain slab in your shower means your space is more hygienic and easier to maintain. The point of sharing these outside-thebox designs is not to shame the traditional, but rather to inspire. Let’s not be afraid to design something different and have fun with creating spaces. Find your inspiration and then get to work on it. Create a mood board and then work with a designer to make your vision come to life. But most importantly, remember to have fun with the process. Now, it’s time to get creative! Nicole Schultz is a local writer. For this article, she consulted with and interviewed design experts at StoneWorks Inc.
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Business owners: Now’s the time to check HVAC Systems By Dave Miller CONTRIBUTOR
Business owners are constantly juggling tasks. Between caring for customers and employees, they also have the responsibility of managing their business and facilities. As the warmest time of the year prepares to strike, it’s crucial for business owners to prioritize the health of their property’s air conditioning and ventilation systems. Businesses typically run their HVAC systems harder than most homeowners. When relying on a comfort system to care for staff and visitors, owners need to know with absolute certainty they are doing everything they can to ensure smooth operation. Preventative maintenance is crucially important for commercial HVAC systems. Even on the small scale of residential living, energy bills can be significantly higher when an AC unit isn’t working at its best. This problem scales up drastically and becomes even more of a concern for
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system are only intensified by the very nature and busy-ness of your business. It’s simple: The better care taken for an HVAC system, the better it will operate. Similarly to upkeep on a vehicle, regular maintenance and minor repairs over time ensures optimal performance and less stress on equipment, meaning longer stretches of time before expensive, major repairs and replacements have to be made. With commercial HVAC systems, if owners have a total system failure, downtime for their business can equal sizeable loss. In an office space, HVAC failure can negatively affect productivity, and businesses might have to close their doors for a day to focus on repairs, meaning a loss of revenue. For the cost of ongoing HVAC maintenance and preventative care, businesses can save from major losses and downtime. Dave Miller, owner of Superior Services, has been servicing HVAC systems for more than 20 years in the Bluffton and Hilton Head Island area. gotosuperior.com
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Water is your friend when it comes to fighting allergies By Chris Lane CONTRIBUTOR
Warm weather, flowers in full bloom, long sunny days – what’s not to love about spring? Well, if you’re one who gets seasonal allergies, spring can be a total drag. But it doesn’t have to be. This spring you can find allergy relief in one simple, natural ingredient – water. Check out the following ways H2O can help you say “no” to those sneezy, stuffy symptoms so you can fully enjoy the beautiful weather outdoors. And yes, soft water, reverse osmosis drinking water or filtered water is always the best way for you and your family. • Wash away the allergens: One of the simplest ways to help allergies from arising is to rinse off. The debris and particles you bring in from daily activities outside contribute to stirring
up the allergies inside the house. Take a shower when you come home to remove any unnecessary allergens that have collected on your skin, hair and clothes. Using soft water to shower has many advantages: no spotting on fixtures and shower doors, and gives your skin that silky, no dry skin feeling. • Rinse out sinuses: Clogged sinuses can be one of the biggest annoyances to deal with for those who suffer from seasonal or daily allergies. Nasal irrigation, essentially rinsing out those stuffed-up nasal passages, is a classic, natural allergy remedy. Use a neti pot to pour a purified water and salt solution through your nasal passage. This technique can help ease sinus pressure by removing mucus within your breathing passages as well as flush out toxins. Using reverse osmosis water for your neti pot is always my recommendation.
• Drink more water: Water can do wonders for the body, especially when it comes to allergies. Consciously try to drink more water when you’re feeling stuffed up. Track water intake to proactively combat negative effects of allergies. It can help to thin mucus within your nasal passages. Hot water in teas and soup can also provide an added benefit because the warmth and steam further loosen and get rid of mucus. Drinking reverse osmosis water is the safest, healthiest water you can drink. • Chill out with steam: Steam for allergies can lead you to better breathing when you’re congested. Fill a large bowl with hot water, then place your head over the bowl with a towel covering it to trap the steam. Breathe in deeply to help relieve a stuffy nose. Again, reverse osmosis water is best, because it has no impurities and heats up faster.
• The type of water matters: Although you might think all water is created equal, you wouldn’t want to fight those pollutants obstructing your nasal passages with potentially impure water, would you? Always have your water tested to determine if there are any contaminants in your water. That way you can use cleaner water in your natural allergy relief methods and truly enjoy the great outdoors waiting for you this summer. For more information on how you can safeguard your home’s water supply, visit the Water Quality Association at wqa.org or call a local water treatment professional. Chris Lane is the owner of Culligan Water Conditioning of the Lowcountry, serving Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties. culliganhhi.com
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NATURE’S WAY
Reflections on a different kind of spring fever By Collins Doughtie CONTRIBUTOR
There is just something about spring that takes me into a period of reflection. With cold gray days pretty much over, maybe I am just following nature’s lead as I find myself dreaming of days gone by, while at the same time anxious to see what nature has in store for me this year. I tend to think of this transition period as a rebirth of sorts. It shouldn’t surprise me that this happens about now since, in a strange way, I am part of the natural world. Looking out my window at azaleas and dogwoods in full bloom, I see seeds I planted a couple of weeks ago are beginning to poke new growth through the dirt, reaching for the sun. Nature is coming alive all around me. Being a child of the ocean, this is one area where I notice subtle changes the most. The clear, nearly lifeless water of winter is taking on a more familiar greenish tint, which is actually microscopic life that is the beginning of the entire food chain. If I had to compare myself with one animal you might be familiar with, it would be the fish-eating anhinga, those large, dark birds we often see perched on a limb with their wings spread wide. They do this to dry their feathers and soak up the warm sunlight. I won’t go as far as admitting that I stand for hours on my dock with my arms spread wide, because that might be a tad weird, but the spring sun rejuvenates me like no tomorrow. All I can think about now is getting off-
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In this Doughtie family photo from a fishing trip in Key Largo, a young Collins, about age 8, is third from the left. Capt. Al Mende, far left, was the family’s captain every year. Also pictured from left, brother Tim next to Collins, brother Dan, mom Sallie and dad Charlie. The sailfish hanging from the sign is one of Collins’ first.
shore to the vibrant blue waters of the Gulf Stream and mindlessly watching my spread of lures skipping along the surface, waiting for a flash of silver, or yellow or maybe even blue coming up behind one of these baits. Having been blessed with big game fish since I was 5 years old – thanks to a father who was equally infatuated with all the ocean has to offer – I swear it just never gets old. After hundreds, maybe even thousands of fishing trips in this realm, it is still a challenging combination of skill, learning and, without a doubt, luck. I caught my first sailfish when I was 6, my first marlin at 15 and in the years between,
an incredible potpourri of pelagic species. If I see silver streaking across the surface toward one of my offerings it is probably a wahoo, king mackerel, tuna or barracuda. If it is yellow splashed with lime green and speckles of blue and zigzagging behind a lure, it is a dolphin or mahi-mahi. Then we come to vibrant blue and black. That’s the mac daddy – a massive, powerful and aerobatic blue marlin – or possibly a smaller, but just as beautiful, sailfish known as “the cheetah of the ocean.” As I reflect on some of the most memorable catches, they almost always came when least expected. A prime example might
be sitting intently watching the baits for three straight hours and getting nothing. As you’re beginning to feel cross-eyed from watching so long, you mutter, “Oh well, I’ll munch on a fat, greasy chicken drumstick.” And then, wham-o, the monster hits. Jumping up to grab the rod, you slip on a piece of chicken skin that had fallen onto the deck. Back on your feet, you grab the bucking rod and, because you have chicken grease all over your hands, it’s like trying to catch a greased pig. I swear, it never fails. I realize not everyone has a boat large enough to make the 60-mile-long run to the Gulf Stream here, but if you like to fish at all, I would definitely recommend putting this trip on your bucket list. I can’t think of one single trip there where I didn’t see something so new it remains etched in the very front of my memory bank. Just this past year, I watched a 300- to 400-pound blue marlin charge right up to the transom of the boat, engulf a four-footlong teaser (used to attract, not hook fish) of black rubber silhouettes of tuna then jump 6 feet high and tail walk 200 yards across the ocean. It was a jaw dropper. That same day we saw the largest leatherback turtle I have ever seen – my guess was it weighed more than a thousand pounds – slowly swim right under the boat as we were stopped. These memories and thousands more are without a doubt my spring fever. 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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Bluffton’s luxury RV Resort expected to be completed by fall By Edward Thomas CONTRIBUTOR
The much-anticipated Hilton Head National Luxury RV Resort is nearing completion and management expects to be hosting their first guests by late summer or early fall. The new recreation vehicle resort is located alongside Bluffton Parkway, approximately one mile from the bridges to Hilton Head Island. It encompasses 97 acres and will feature 340 rental-only RV lots. Bill Palmer, president of Scratch Golf LLC, which owns the RV resort as well as the adjacent 18-hole championship Hilton Head National Golf Course, said the RV resort will be “like a country club at an RV park.” Guests will have access to a private clubhouse featuring an adult-only concierge lounge, restaurants, a private bar and fitness center, along with a deluxe arcade, and a large gathering area complete with outdoor fireplaces and TVs. Other resort amenities include an 8,500-square-foot beach-entry pool with a lazy river, plus an adult-only pool with a hot
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An aerial view shows progress on infrastructure at the Hilton Head National Luxury RV Resort on Bluffton Parkway.
tub, sports courts, a playground, and a dog park and wash. “We expect our RV resort will be among the top-rated RV parks in the South because of the quality of our facilities and amenities along with our ideal location between Hilton Head Island and the attractions and shop-
ping opportunities of Bluffton,” said Palmer. Privacy and highest quality security will be among the key features of the resort, Palmer said. But, he said, “The adjacency of a premier, championship level golf course will be the amenity that distinguishes Hilton Head National RV Resort from all others.”
Established in 1989, the Par 71 Hilton Head National Golf Club has been ranked for more than 30 years as among the very best courses in South Carolina. Hall of Fame pro Gary Player and course architecture award winner Bobby Weed each used their distinctive design philosophy in its layout. Guests at the new RV resort will have access to wireless internet, cable, laundry, shower facilities, walking trails and golf carts. “We put a lot of study into what amenities to offer,” said Palmer, “and as a result we are incorporating many of the best features top flight RV owners seem to prefer.” The park will be accessed from Bluffton Parkway. Paved roads will run throughout the park. And, as the resort matures, there will be generous landscaping, including live oaks and other large specimen trees. For more information, visit hiltonheadrv. com or find it on Facebook at HHNRVResort. Reservations will begin being taken this month. Longtime Lowcountry resident Edward Thomas is a veteran freelance writer.
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SPORTS
The Masters: ‘A Tradition Unlike Any Other’ By Jean Harris CONTRIBUTOR
My favorite golf tournament is the Masters in Augusta, Ga. Living in Georgia for 40 years, it was my privilege to go to the tournament more than 20 times. I always felt that it was like a religious experience being on the Hallowed grounds of Augusta National. What I like most are all the traditions that are associated with the tournament. These traditions allow you to remember the past, including players such as Sam, Seve, Arnie, Jack, Gary, Phil, Tiger, and Jordan, and the following: • Ceremonial first tee shot. On Thursday morning, the tournament opens with three of the greats of the game teeing off on No. 1. This year it will be Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and the first Black player to play in the Masters, Lee Elder. • Fans are called “patrons.” These patrons must adhere to specific etiquette on the course. It is a privilege to be a patron. Weekly passes are called “patron badges” and have been sold out since 2000. • Past champions. Winners get a lifetime invitation to play. Since there is not a set field size, the past champions are not taking spots from deserving younger players. • Caddies in uniform. Players’ caddies must all wear the Augusta uniform – green Masters Cap and white jumpsuit. • Par three tournament. On Wednesday afternoon, the players go to the par three course and play a crowd favorite. Players only need a few clubs, so their spouse or children are their caddies, wearing the white jumpsuit. The players socialize with the crowd. The winner of the par three tournament has never won the Masters Tournament. • Skipping balls on No. 16 during practice rounds. A crowd favorite, this is when the players go to the edge of the water on this famous par 3 hole and attempt to “skip shots” across the water
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The clubhouse at Augusta National Golf Club
on the green. • Food on the course. Pimento cheese and egg salad sandwiches are only $1.50. Beer is only $4. These prices are the least expensive of any golf tournament. • Champions Dinner. At this dinner, held on Tuesday night, the defending champion chooses the menu for the past champions dinner. Only past champions can attend this event. • Green jacket. The champion gets fitted with the green jacket from the defending champion. This ceremony is done in the historic Butler’s Cabin. Only three times has a player put the jacket on himself as defending champion: Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods. • Newest traditions include the Drive, Chip and Putt challenge for juniors held on Sunday prior to Masters week (2014); and the Augusta National Women’s Amateur (2019), in which the top female amateurs play the course on Saturday and Sunday prior to Masters week. This was the first time females have played a competitive event at Augusta National. I can’t wait for the Masters to begin and see these traditions, as well as new players become champions. Dr. Jean Harris is an LPGA Master Professional and teaches at local courses. jean. golfdoctor.harris@gmail.com; golfdoctorjean. com
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Bluffton Sunset Parties return to Oyster Factory Park The Bluffton Sunset Party Series returns April 23 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., with the 2021 Summer Kick Off Party at Oyster Factory Park on the May River. Musical entertainment will be provided by Acoustic Mayhem and CornBreD. The series is celebrating its ninth summer. These riverfront events find the Bluffton community coming together to celebrate local foods, vendors, craft beers, live music and other fun activities for people of all ages. Bluffton Sunset Parties are held once a month during the summer, with each one featuring a different theme. Event organizer Mark Weisner said, “Bluffton Sunset Parties are all about the locals. We try and create a fun, friendly, safe and festive environment where our entire community can get together to enjoy great live music, fantastic food and ice cold drinks, all with a breathtaking view of the May River.”
Guests can party with their pooch at the pet- and kid-friendly Sunset Parties, which benefit several local charities including Coastal Conservation Association, Bluffton Paddle Club and others. Bluffton Sunset Parties will follow all current Town, State and DHEC Covid Guidelines. The schedule is: April 23 – 2021 Kick Off Event May 21 – Sunset Palooza June 18 – Blues & Brews on the Bluff July 15-16 – May River Shrimp Festival Sept. 25 – Blufftemberfest Tickets for each Bluffton Sunset Party are $10 at the door, while children 12 and under get in free. Come by boat, bike, or golf cart. Lawn chairs and leashed pets are permitted, but no outside food or drinks will be allowed. For more information visit blufftonsunsetparty.com or call Bear Foot Sports at 843-757-8520.
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Potential solutions to chicken-and-egg real estate problem By Chip Collins CONTRIBUTOR
As promised in our previous article (March 1, Bluffton Sun), this time we will delve into possible solutions to the chicken-and-egg dilemma in real estate. Is it better to sell first, then buy, or buy first then sell? Here are some considerations. Buy-first-sell-second solutions • Bridge loans: Interim, short-term financing options exist to allow you to borrow funds toward the purchase of your next home while still owning your current home. Taking advantage of exceptionally compelling interest rates right now helps make this an attractive solution. • Sale-contingency: Placing a contract of sale on your next home contingent upon you selling your current home provides protection so you don’t
get caught owning two homes. But not all sellers are compelled by such a contingency, so this takes some strategizing regarding timing, earnest money, and other factors that might make this approach palatable to the seller of your next home. • Delayed closing: Pushing out the closing date on the contract of your next home (potentially) allows sufficient time for you to sell and close on your current home ahead of that closing date. This requires a high level of confidence that you can sell your current home without any challenges or delays. Sell-first-buy-second solutions: • Delayed closing: Equal but opposite to the above scenario, pushing out the closing date on the contract on your current home (potentially) allows sufficient time for you to identify and contract on your next home, so that the respective closing dates align for
a smooth transition and move. This requires that you have confidence that enough suitable options for your next home exist that you will be able to buy the new home you want once you find the buyer for your current home. • Buying-contingency: Accepting a contract of sale on your current home contingent upon you locating and successfully contracting to buy your next home within a certain period. While not all buyers might be excited about their risk in this scenario, the current seller’s-market conditions tend to make this approach more palatable if the contingency period isn’t too lengthy. • Leaseback: Remaining in your current home after closing, now becoming a long-term renter of the property for a defined period (often months). This “gift of time” allows you the opportunity to take your time in selecting and securing your next home as you have the full term of the leaseback period to
shop, contract and move into your next residence. Which scenario (or some hybrid of any of them) works best depends on a variety of factors such as financial security, market conditions where you are buying, market conditions where you are selling, how your home “shows” currently, timing and move logistics, etc. Moving residences, and therefore aligning the timing, objectives and needs of the buyer of your current home as well those of the seller of your next home, requires a lot of coordination (often combined with some good fortune). But somehow, some way, it seems to always work out. And, when the move is done, and you finally get settled in, the other age-old adage always rings true: There’s no place like home! Chip Collins is the broker-owner of Collins Group Realty chip@collinsgrouprealty. com or collinsgrouprealty.com
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REAL ESTATE
Do clients and customers receive same services from agents? By Larry Stoller CONTRIBUTOR
Did you know that, in real estate matters, clients receive more services than customers? It’s all spelled out in the January 2017 revised “South Carolina Disclosure of Real Estate Brokerage Relationships” – a document that must be provided to you when you first have substantive contact with a real estate agent. South Carolina license law requires real estate agents to provide the following duties when dealing with buyer or sellers as customers: • Present all offers in a timely manner • Account for money or property received • Explain what service will be provided • Be fair, honest and provide accurate information • Provide limited confidentiality • Disclose “adverse material facts” known by the agent
If you are a client of the real estate company, you can expect the following additional services: • Obedience • Loyalty • Disclosure • Confidentiality • Accounting • Reasonable care and skill • Advice, guidance and assistance in negotiations South Carolina license law defines “customers” as buyers or sellers who choose not to enter into an agency relationship. Unless you enter into a written representation agreement with the brokerage, you are considered a customer, and should not expect that firm or agent to promote your best interests. Sellers become “clients” when they sign a listing agreement with a company. This written agreement clearly states the terms and obligations of both seller and company.
Buyers become “clients” by signing a buyer agency agreement with the company. This agreement must also be in writing, with terms and obligation clearly defined. When you choose to work with a real estate agent, as a seller or a buyer, your business relationship is legally with the real estate company and not with the agent
associate. Revised S.C. license law also introduced “transaction brokerage,” wherein customer service may be provided to buyers, sellers or both. Customer service does not require a written agreement; you are not committed to the brokerage firm unless a transaction broker agreement obligates you otherwise. Agents are required to provide the real estate broker relationships document to all buyer-seller consumers. They will ask you to sign it as acknowledgement of receipt. It is not a contract and it does not obligate you. For more information regarding real estate brokerage relationships, visit the South Carolina Real Estate Commission website or email me for a copy. Larry Stoller is a broker and Realtor with Real Estate Five of the Lowcountry. Larry@ RealEstateFive.com, RealEstateFive.com, Sun CityOpenHouses247.com
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‘Red’ an electrifying play about Rothko’s art and genius Enthralling and provocative, “Red” is an electrifying portrait of one of the 20th century’s greatest artists woven into an unforgettable story, based on true events. The year is 1958 and master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art: a series of murals (later known as the Seagram Murals) for New York’s stylish Four Seasons restaurant located in the Seagram Building.
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Rothko moving “Untitled,” 1954 (seen inverted).
In the play, Rothko (Kurt Rhoads) works zealously with a young new assistant, Ken (Lau’rie Roach), in his studio on the Bowery. These two painters are born, not only of different generations, but also of different artistic perspectives. Just as Rothko’s paintings are about tension between blocks of color, so the play itself FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT ROTHKO • Mark Rothko was born Marcus Yakovlevich Rothkowitz in Dvinsk in the Russian Empire (current day Latvia), the youngest of four siblings.
is about opposing views of art. At first, Ken is on hand to mix paints, fetch coffee and listen to Rothko’s authoritarian opinions about the art establishment. As time passes, though, Ken gains the confidence to challenge Rothko, moving from obedient apprentice to articulate opponent. • Fears about growing Nazi influence in the United States led him to adopt the Anglicized name of Mark Rothko in January 1940. • He was known for mixing his own paints that included unusual ingredients like eggs and glue.
Part of the Arts Center’s SecondStage theatre series, “Red” is a thrilling story of the dichotomy of an artist’s ambition and his vulnerability as Rothko faces the agonizing possibility that, when his work’s significance is questioned, his crowning achievement could also become his undoing. Written by John Logan, the Broadway play won more Tony Awards than any other during its 2010 season, including the Tony for Best Play, as well as several Drama Desk awards. Director Whitaker Gannon stated, “We are so delighted to produce the brilliantly-written ‘Red’ at the Arts Center. There are many reasons it’s such an award-winning piece. … You don’t have to be an art aficionado to be captivated by this story of two men, one at the end of his career and life and the other just beginning, as well as their divergent philosophies.” “Red” is a limited run production, April 8-11. Performances at 7:30 p.m. April 8-10; 2 p.m. April 11. Tickets are $35 for adults, $16 for students. (Students must call the box office to reserve the special student rate.) To purchase, visit artshhi. com or call 843-842-2787. (The play contains mature themes and language. Though theatrical works do not offer a rating guidance system, we recommend this production for ages 15 and up, parental guidance suggested.) • His early works were figural, focusing on human bodies in abandoned cityscapes or on classical myths, but eventually evolved to focus on color as the primary conveyor of meaning.
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Viewed through the lens of his youthful new assistant, Ken, we witness Rothko at the pinnacle of his creativity, but struggling through the creation of a series of commissioned paintings, to be featured in New York’s stylish new Four Seasons Restaurant. Based on a series of real events, RED is the thrilling story of one of the world’s greatest expressionists, balancing the colors of his brilliance and his demons.
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Art Market features variety of regional artists
“As the Sun Sets” by Shelby Dillon
The Art Market at Historic Honey Horn, a juried fine art and craft festival is scheduled for April 24-25 on the grounds of the historic site. Eighty accomplished artists from the region and from across the country will be on site for the 19th annual market. Patrons may stroll through artists’ booth under historic live oaks to peruse and purchase original fine art and craft in all shapes, sizes, styles, price ranges, and media. 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 onsite: Oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media 2-D & 3-D, sculpture, photography, pastel, ceramics, wood, fiber arts, glass, metal, and jewelry. Also featured at this year’s event is the annual Herb Society of Hilton Head sale. Herb plants, French Market Soup Mix, curry, jellies, dill horseradish mix and many new products will be featured. The sale will be on Saturday only from 10 a.m. until sold out. Rain or shine, the outdoor show is open to the public Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is a $5 per person admission charge.
Timed tickets are available online at coastaldiscovery.org, as there is a limited hourly capacity this year. Vendors and attendees are required to wear masks, and social distancing will be enforced. Food and beverages will be available from Mellie Mel’s, a favorite local caterer, and OddBirds, providing coffee and bakes. While onsite, guests are invited to explore Coastal Discovery Museum and the beautiful grounds. Nestled within the arms of Jarvis Creek lies a 68-acre parcel of land which 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. Here you will find the oldest homes on the island, magnificent live oaks and ancient cedars, beautiful wide-open fields that harken back to the days when this was a quiet agrarian community. Experience what the island was once, is now, and hopefully will be in the future. 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 more information, call Robin Swift at 843-689-6767, ext. 224.
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Symphony to present pops concert at Lowcountry Celebration Park The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra will present an in-person, outdoor pops concert April 28, beginning at 7:30 p.m., at the new Lowcountry Celebration Park at Coligny. John Morris Russell will lead members of the HHSO in “A Symphony Celebration!,” a program to include music by George Gershwin, Dizzie Gillespie, Scott Joplin, Astor Piazzolla, and more. Vocalist Kimberly Hawkey, pianist Assaf Gleizner, and saxophonist Daniel Dickinson will be featured. This concert will be one of the first major events to take place at Lowcountry Celebration Park, which opened in December of 2020. The concert will take place, rain or shine, with performers playing on the Pavilion stage. Distanced audience members will bring their own chairs and be seated on the expansive park grass individually and in couples in 8-foot diameter hula-hoop “pods.”
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Masks are required outside of pods. Patrons may bring food and beverages. Hand sanitizing stations will be placed around the concert site. Tickets for this special concert are $60 per person, which ticket includes a half-bottle of wine for individuals and a full bottle for couples. In order to safely space attendees, fewer than 500 tickets will be sold. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit hhso.org or call 843-842-2055.
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