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RBC Heritage staff, fans prepare for ’22 ticketing evolution By Tim Wood CONTRIBUTOR

He and his team pivoted to reschedule the tournament to June 2020 with no spectators after the pandemic outbreak. They managed a limited-capacity crowd with COVID back at peak numbers in 2021. Through all that, RBC tournament director Steve Wilmot says the 2022 edition of the PGA Tour event, set for April 11-17, presents the biggest challenge of his career. “The evolution of our ticketing is without doubt the biggest change in my lifetime of 36 years running the event,” Wilmot said of the new electronic ticketing system. “This is four or five years in the making, it didn’t happen overnight. We’re evolving with the times, we’re leaning on the learning of other events that have made this move and we’re ready. The end result will be a better experience for the fans and that’s always job number one for us.” For folks like Wilmot’s 18-year-old daughter, smartphone-based ticketing is now second nature. But even the most tech-averse have adapted as arenas, all pro sports and now

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even middle school sports events use the technology. The bulk of the general admission crowd will see this change when they park at Honey Horn Plantation. That’s where your ticket will be scanned and you will receive your wearable badge. “And we know that those badges and tickets are collectibles, so we’re making sure that’s still part of the experience,” Wilmot said. The new system leads to new operational hurdles. While it will lead to smoother crowd control at Harbour Town, mastering the system at Honey Horn presents a potential bottleneck. “There will be hiccups, we’re ready for that, but we have an amazing team to make sure it doesn’t impact the spectator experience,” Wilmot said. “And the end result will create an even better fan experience next year and beyond.” Managing crowd control has always been more of a manual count and anecdotal feedback. Now, Wilmot and his team will have analytics to point to, as the wearables will

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Hwy. 278 project approved, concerns remain 18A

PHOTOS COURTESY RBC HERITAGE

The 18th hole at Harbour Town Golf Links offers an iconic view for RBC Heritage golfers and spectators.

New short term rental rules move to full council 22A

Watterson buys Packet building following BOA building buy 27A

Sunny Side Up 3A • Editorial 4A • Sun on the Street 6A • Noteworthy 32A • Business 33A • Legal 36A • Education 37A • Health 38A • Faith 41A • Giving 42A • Pets 44A • Sports 46A

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SUNNY SIDE UP

Children, please be patient with your elders as we age By Lynne Cope Hummell EDITOR

Mothers who now have grandchildren watch in astonishment as their offspring tend to the children, and the elder moms wonder how these young parents manage to find time and energy to do all they do. Caring for children takes an inordinate amount of time – just to make sure they are well fed, clean, clothed and safe. Add in day care and school, with all their requirements of diaper bags, lunchboxes and backpacks, plus transportation here and there and back. Parents might do their own jobs while the kids are occupied during the day. Afternoons might be filled with sports, ballet class, cheer team, art club, library visits, or trips to the park. For kids in school, there’s usually homework and the next day’s attire to tend to. Piano practice. Watch me twirl! Let’s play catch!

And don’t forget that science project that’s due tomorrow – the one just mentioned on the ride home. “You’re supposed to create an animal that lives in the tundra? And you’re supposed to build it? No, we don’t have a bag of feathers! Tonight???” And all of the above might be just a regular Monday. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss the craziness my husband and I “enjoyed” while raising two boys. No, actually, THAT was a lie. I don’t miss it that much. Memories of life at the speed of light wear me out. I’m exhausted just typing about it. I am generally impressed (and perplexed) by today’s parents of youngsters. How do they manage to do all they do (and stay reasonably sane) in the same 24-hour day that I have? At the same time I’m impressed by these children with children, I’m a bit concerned that many of them don’t show

a little more respect and understanding for their elders in general. But maybe that’s partly the fault of the elders. There are things about getting older that no one tells younger people. We expect that our knees will go “bad,” our back will ache, our hair might fall out and we’ll get wrinkles. We just don’t tell the kids. But nobody ever mentioned that there would come a day – even pre-COVID – when we would become homebodies. Many of us prefer not to go to an event simply because there will be a large crowd. Crowds get loud and muffled, and our ears don’t work like they used to. I used to thrive on the energy of a crowd at a banquet or fundraiser, but no longer do I look forward to attending every single one of them in town. I used to dance on picnic tables on the lawn at the Hilton Head Inn. In the daylight. In my swimsuit. (Yes, I was 27 and had all the time and energy in the world.)

These days, someone has to drag me onto the dance floor for the “all dance” at a wedding. I’m glad it’s not popular to dance at funerals and memorials. I go to far more of those these days. When I was in my 30s, I kept up with technology – lame as it was, compared to now. Nobody warned me that there would come a time when my innate intelligence wouldn’t help me figure out how to work all the features on the cell phone/computer I would someday carry in my pocket. And Lord help me if I have to reconnect Netflix to the TV! So yes, we might slow down as we get older – our energy, our ambition, our brains. It makes sense, because we spent all that in the years we were racing around, worrying about and providing for the kids. So, kids, maybe cut us some slack, be kind, be patient, and remember we used to live at warp speed too – while we took good care of you.

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Resolution passed for Islanders Beach access By John McCann

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Islanders Beach Park is highly cherished and much enjoyed by residents who regard it as a treasured spot. It’s a place they want to call their own without the influx of seasonal visitors. They want to enjoy all the amenities provided at this beach park, including access to the 156 parking spaces. John McCann When Islanders opened in 1999, only residents with beach parking passes were permitted to park there. In 2010, the Town Council decided to install 25 public parking meters, which allowed the Town to qualify for a beach renourishment grant from the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. This also opened available beach parking spaces to the general public, which, over time, concerned resident beach pass holders. We asked Town staff to do some research based on public sentiment and bring forth recommendations for dealing with access and parking at Islanders Beach. Last month, Town Council passed a

resolution that laid out recommendations we hope will help alleviate most concerns. Here’s what the resolution does: • Defines “residents” for the purpose of determining who is eligible to apply for a Town beach parking pass. A resident would be any person who owns any single or multi-family residence in the municipal limits of the Town, any person who leases a single or multi-family residence for 183 days or more in a calendar year or any person who owns a time-share interest for more than 183 days a year. • Sets the annual fee for a beach parking pass at $15. It is valid only during the calendar year in which it is purchased and is available only to residents who meet

eligibility requirements. • Restricts certain shuttle vehicles not transporting island residents from entering Islanders Beach Park. Hotels and timeshares would no longer be able to use golf carts and other vehicles to bring their guests to Islanders Beach. Exceptions are granted for those types of vehicles registered to Hilton Head Island assisted living facilities, nonprofits, religious institutions, and other similar civic or community groups that transport exclusively Hilton Head Island residents. • Allows pedestrian and bicyclists continued access into Islanders Beach Park. The Town plans to build a multi-use pathway into Islanders Beach Park. We will keep you apprised of this project. We know concerns still linger about Islanders’ Beach Park and who should be allowed to park there and access the beach. For the time being, we plan to keep the metered parking spaces while Town staff negotiates a better arrangement with SCDHEC. You can access our beach through our six other beach parks. For information about beach parking passes and access to our beach parks, visit hiltonheadislandsc.gov. John McCann is the mayor of the Town of Hilton Head Island. JohnM@hiltonheadislandsc.gov

Letter to the Editor To the Editor: I finally got caught up on my newspapers and magazines. I never want to miss an article by Lynne Cope Hummell or Annelore Harrell. Going back to the Jan. 4 edition of The Bluffton Sun, I came across an editorial by Bluffton’s Mayor, Lisa Sulka (“Looking forward to new year, new projects”). Seems as if councils these days are enamored with projects and getting public input through hired consultants. But with 92% of Bluffton in Planned Unit Developments already governed by agreements, the writing is on the

wall, folks. And, unless our elected officials push back, the developers will be in the catbird’s seat. No, I am not saying that the rights of developers should be stepped on. Municipalities would get destroyed in court. For starters, a strong Master Plan could be one saving grace – a plan that incorporates critical infrastructure and natural resources. One thing is so obvious that it seems to be escaping the notice of our elected representatives: Water! BJWSA just released some startling stats: Over 1.3 million people in South

Carolina are already under a “moderate drought.” We have experienced the 25th driest February and the 39th driest year to date over the past 128 years! No need to be a hydrologist to know that the Savannah River can only supply so much water to South Carolina and Georgia. Will severe water restrictions be the wave of the future for our homes, businesses, restaurants, etc.? Will this Californian saying become the norm for us, too?: “In this land of sun and fun, we never flush for No.1.” Gene Ceccarelli Bluffton

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SUN ON THE STREET

Celebrating unusual, beautiful buildings around the world With this feature, we seek to capture a glimpse of what you and your neighbors have to say about a variety of topics, issues, events – and just

Paul Beckler, Hilton Head and Atlanta: “Frank Lloyd Wright’s Auldbrass Plantation. I was a docent there. It’s very much one with nature, unlike any other.”

plain fun questions. You might see us anywhere around town, with notepad and camera, randomly seeking out folks who are

Kristie Beckler, Hilton Head and Atlanta: “The Savannah Marriott Plant Riverside, where they totally remodeled the power plant. It’s gorgeous – and there’s a huge dinosaur in the lobby!”

willing to participate. If we find you, we hope you will want to respond. At the Hilton Head Area Homebuilders Association’s Lowcountry

Dominick Williams, Hardeeville: “In Kuwait City, there’s a palace, and at night it’s just beautiful how the light hits it. It was cool to find a moment of beauty in war time.”

Home & Garden Show, we asked, “What’s the most interesting, beautiful or unusual building you’ve ever seen or been in?”

Ethan Oliver, Rincon, Ga.: “The Atlanta Falcons’ new stadium. It’s so cool how the roof opens and closes.”

Victoria Marangio, Ridgeland: “St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. I like its beautiful architecture and its history.”

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HILTON HEAD ISLAND SALES RESULTS FOR FEBRUARY 2022 AND YEAR TO DATE

Hilton Head Totals Detached Homes Only

2022

Percent Change

2021

149

- 41.6%

- 25.8%

Key Metrics

2021

New Listings Closed Sales Median Sales Price* Percent of List Price Received*

February

$830,000 $705,000 - 15.1%

Hilton Head Totals

Year to Date 2022 Change

Percent

266

177

224

156

Condos / Villas Only

February

Percent Change

2022

Percent Change

270

202

- 25.2%

206

214

+ 3.9%

Key Metrics

2021

- 33.5%

New Listings

142

102

- 28.2%

- 30.4%

Closed Sales

113

100

- 11.5%

$275,000

$382,500

98.3%

100.6%

+ 2.3%

98.0%

99.9%

+ 1.9%

$737,500 $797,000 + 8.1%

Median Sales Price*

2022

Year to Date

2021

+ 39.1% $272,000 $375,000 + 37.9%

97.5%

99.4%

+ 2.0%

97.5%

99.2%

+ 1.7%

Percent of List Price Received*

Days on Market Until Sale

126

- 41.0%

122

- 34.4%

Days on Market Until Sale

101

- 20.9%

101

- 16.0%

Inventory of Homes for Sale

184

- 57.1%

Inventory of Homes for Sale

117

- 57.3%

* Does not account for sale concessions and/or downpayment assistance. | Percent changes are calculated using rounded figures and can sometimes look extreme due to small sample size.

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EDITORIAL

House approves $14 billion budget, a new record By Jeff Bradley CONTRIBUTOR

In recent weeks your South Carolina House of Representatives has been primarily focused on the goal of approving a new budget, with more available money than our state has ever had. Moreover, the House made quick work of it in a bipartisan manner, with a vote of 108-7. Jeff Bradley We approved nearly $14 billion, then sent our plan over to the Senate March 15 for their review – which is expected to take several more weeks. As noted in my previous columns here, the legislature is enjoying an unprecedented amount of money to spend in 2022. This has been due to the recent

booming economy across our state impacted by our population growth, further boosted by federal stimulus dollars and funds that we have saved over the past two years as a hedge against any shortfalls that might have occurred because of the COVID-19 pandemic. About $3 billion of the total is in onetime money. In addition to income tax relief of $600 million, the major spending of the House plan will be on roads and raises. The plan, which would go into effect on July 1, calls for approximately $1 billion in new spending on roads, including the widening of I-95 here in the Lowcountry, and on I-26 from north of Columbia to Charleston. According to SCDOT projections, the additional money should cut the time that was expected to be spent on highway construction from over 15 years to just 7 or 8 years. The approved budget also includes a

3% raise and one-time $1,500 bonus for all state employees plus additional raises for state law enforcement and correctional officers. We allocated $230 million to increase the minimum starting pay of teachers, regardless of experience, by $4,000. This includes increasing the minimum starting teacher pay in every school district to at least $40,000. While plans about how we would be spending our 2022 budget are underway, it should also be of interest to our community that House Bill H-3538, introduced by Beaufort’s Rep. Shannon Erickson and me, was passed unanimously 108-0 to establish humane taking and disposition of alligators. The bill was in direct response to an uproar on Hilton Head Island following an incident in early summer 2020 when a massive 12-foot alligator was dragged from a lagoon at the Legendary Mini-Golf on William Hilton Parkway near Palmetto Dunes.

The incident caused a circus-like atmosphere at the time with spectators, including children, getting involved and riding atop the tied-up gator while others took videos and snapshots that soon appeared on social media channels across the United States and beyond. Our residents were very concerned about the inhumane treatment of the alligator – as was I – not to mention the negative publicity for our community. So when the legislature came back in session, I pre-filled a bill and then with Rep. Erickson introduced it this past fall. The new bill sets more humane standards for disposing of alligators and tougher misdemeanor penalties for those who feed or molest the animals – with fines from $500 to $1,000 and/or jail for up to 30 days. Jeff Bradley is the representative for District 123 in the State House of Representatives.

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HERITAGE from page 1A provide hard statistics on attendance. “We’ve had studies before that told us our weekly badges were used 3.2 times over the week, but we didn’t know when, so we’d have to staff for the entire week,” Wilmot said. “Now, we will know where the hot spots are and be better ready to anticipate and improve the experience.” Wilmot said that while the tourney had record attendance numbers in 2019, they heard the feedback from sponsors and spectators. “It was too much, it hurt our effectiveness in all corners of operations and we know that,” he said. “So a full-capacity crowd that we’re expecting this year will not look like it did in 2019.” Fans will also notice a revamped website at rbcheritage.com that went live in February with a fresh design and easier user access to key information and even more historical information about the tourney. Area charities depend on donations from the Heritage Classic Foundation with $47.5 million donated through the

The No. 15 hole is a great place for spectators to watch tournament play. Several food and beverage options are located behind the bleachers.

years. Decreased attendance and revenues led to $1.7 million in giving last year, but Wilmot said he expects a sharp

increase in that total as the tourney gets back to full capacity in 2022. And on course, fans will notice a con-

tinued evolution in concessions as the SERG food and beverage enterprise now handles all back-of-the-house operations. Civic groups will still be a crucial part as the front-facing folks taking orders. “Working with a premiere group like SERG, it’s just a win-win for everyone here,” Wilmot said. “It’s just another example of the community partnerships that are so vital to us continuing to evolve and grow this event.” In terms of the actual tournament, the 132-player field will notice that holes 2, 5 and 17 at Harbour Town will play a bit longer this year. That field will be among the strongest that has ever competed in the Heritage. “When we moved to June in 2020, we had players like Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka play that would usually take the week after the Masters off and a lot of them left saying, ‘I need to rethink that. I need to be here,’” Wilmot said. “This is the perfect respite after the pressure

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in 2021, Nimmer rebounded from an opening-round 80 with a 68 on Day 2 to barely miss the weekend cut. He got his second Tour start of 2022 at March’s Puanta Cana Championship, earning his way in as a Monday qualifier and finishing tied for 11th place at 12-under par. A top-10 finish would have given him an automatic spot in last week’s Valero Texas Open and more of a chance to solidify his case for playing the Heritage. “Players like Blake Kennedy from the island, Bryson or Ben Martin, they’re still in play for sure. We have a couple more exemptions to decide,” Wilmot said. Wilmot feels for players on the outside looking in. No matter how many accolades he gets locally and nationally for his work on the tourney, he still remembers when island legends like Joe Fraser, John Curry, Deke DeLoach and Angus Cotton gave him his first shot. “They took a chance on me and I’m forever grateful,” he said. “I still hold their lessons very close. Papa Joe always said the day you’re content is the day you get passed. The day I stop learning is the day to get out of the business. That learning is all about making the fan experience better and better.” Tickets for the 2022 RBC Heritage are extremely limited, with only individual-day grounds badges still available. Visit rbcheritage.com for more information. Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. timwood@blufftonsun.com.

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Davis asks state for $5 million to seed Stoney nonprofit By Tim Wood CONTRIBUTOR

The Town of Hilton Head Island and state officials are working together to help one of the island’s most historic neighborhoods survive, thrive and protect itself against further splintering of the community. The Stoney neighborhood stands to be most impacted by the state’s proposed road improvements to U.S. 278 and the island bridge roadways. At its Feb. 15 meeting, the council approved the creation of an economic development corporation to help protect the residents’ interests. Officials said the move will help foster and promote economic growth within Stoney. Town Manager Marc Orlando was authorized to begin the process of forming the 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that will focus on promotion of cultural resources and protection of cultural assets, neighborhood sustainability, quality of life enhancements and entrepreneurialism. It will also address business attraction, expansion and retention; land planning and devel-

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opment assistance; and providing financial opportunities to Stoney residents. The move is the town’s latest step in helping to rebuild trust with and show respect to residents of Gullah neighborhoods. The town created a design studio in late 2021 specifically to help residents of historic neighborhoods more easily interact with town staff to make developmental changes to their property. Mayor John McCann said the move toward the EDC is a clear statement of how important Stoney and its residents are to the

past, present and future of the town. “The Stoney community is the first historic Gullah neighborhood that visitors and residents travel through when they arrive on the island,” McCann said. “It is vitally important that we work with the residents and businesses in this area to sustain Stoney as a vibrant community.” Town Council unanimously approved the resolution, saying the plan will give the neighborhood the necessary network and resources to redevelop and maximize the opportunities to spotlight the history and

importance of Stoney in the fabric of the island. Ward 1 representative Alex Brown said he is proud of the council’s clear dedication to helping Stoney excel for generations to come. “Creating this economic development corporation signals a commitment to action,” Brown said. “This corporation is a step in the right direction because we can really help the community grow and thrive. I’m really excited about it.” Orlando specifically discussed the upcoming U.S. 278 project as a signal of the urgency to help Stoney residents address the repercussions of the plan. “The Stoney community is being impacted by road improvements that the S.C. Department of Transportation is proposing for the bridges to the island and along William Hilton Parkway. We want to address these impacts and help preserve the community through thoughtful community planning and an influx of economic and cultural

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STONEY from page 14A activities,” Orlando said. “In our Strategic Action Plan, Town Council proposed the economic development corporation as a way to bring together resources and residents and achieve prosperity for the Stoney community.” Town staff will go through the application process for nonprofit status with the state Secretary of State’s charities division. Once accepted, the Historic Stoney Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation will exist as a separate legal entity operating under state laws. Multiple council members spoke to the need to open multiple avenues to attract funding for future Stoney projects and necessary monies to seed the initial efforts of the EDC. State Sen. Tom Davis wants to help address the initial funding of the nonprofit. He has asked state senate officials for a one-time appropriation of $5 million in the state’s 2022-23 fiscal year budget to pay operating costs for the first year of the Stoney EDC. In a March 14 email to State Budget Director Mike Shealy and budget analyst Quentin Hawkins, Davis said Stoney has

“disproportionately borne the negative aspects of the island’s growth.” “If immediate steps are not taken to protect and promote the island’s historic African American heritage, then that community will continue to degrade as it is forced to inequitably bear the negatives consequences of economic growth,” Davis said. “This dynamic has already created tension on the island, and such would be substantially alleviated if the state provided initial one-time funding of $5 million for the EDC; after that, the town, Beaufort County, and/or the local community would assume the EDC’s ongoing financial burden.” The allocation would cover initial start-up costs such as salaries, payroll taxes, benefits and office operating expenses. A proposed first-year budget for the EDC includes $2.5 million directed toward land acquisition and public infrastructure improvements and $1 million to fund grants, incentives and loans for small business development, retention and investment. Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. timwood@blufftonsun.com.

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Beaufort County Council voted 9 to 2 at its March 28 meeting to support 21 of the 26 recommendations the Town of Hilton Head Island requested for the 278 Bridge Project. “We have been working closely with the Town of Hilton Head and will continue to do so throughout this process,” said Eric Greenway, Beaufort County Administrator, in a press release announcing the vote. “We look forward to continuing this partnership and addressing as many of the concerns as economically and structurally feasible to upgrade the island’s access to the mainland.” The town must provide to the county administrator within 30 days a written commitment to certain conditions or the endorsement will be withdrawn. Some of those stipulations include the town funding all enhancements desired to be added to the project that are not currently incorporated into the refined preferred alternative, such as specific signage, landscaping, public art, and accent light-

ing; any and all right-of-way acquisitions and permissions required on town-owned properties throughout the project shall be provided to the project at no cost; and the town provides its municipal consent for the project, which means it will allow the contracted company to perform work within the right-of-ways (ROWs) that requires excavation or breaking up of the ROWs. The vote signals the end of public hearings, the last two held March 3 and 5, where the latest updates to the U.S. 278 Corridor Improvement Project were presented by the South Carolina Department of Transportation at the Island Recreation Center and at the Rowing & Sailing Center at Squire Pope Community Park. The same interactive and static displays used in the July 2021 public open house were on hand but reflected changes to several of the recommendations that came in the final plan, known as Recommended Preferred Alternate 4A. The Modified Alternative removes the connection of Jenkins Road to U.S. 278, and all traffic will be rerouted to Heinrichs

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HWY. 278 from page 18A Circle. Farther down the highway, there will be two left-turn lanes onto Squire Pope from 278; two right-turn lanes onto 278 from Squire Pope with no acceleration lane; and routing will combine the southbound left and through lanes on Squire Pope. There will be no changes to Old Wild Horse Road, rescinding the idea of turning it into a one-way, northbound-only road. There will remain single left-turn lanes onto both Wild Horse and Spanish Wells Roads; and there will be two left-turn lanes from Spanish Wells onto 278. The updates to the recommended plan are estimated in the year 2045 to take about 71 seconds to travel eastbound from Squire Pope to Spanish Wells during the morning rush hour, slightly longer than the 63 seconds the original preferred plan would take. Concerns remain for the Stoney community, which lines both sides of 278 from just past Windmill Harbor to Spanish Wells. According to the press release, among the funded portions of the project, 3.47 acres of land in Stoney will be acquired, and includes 1.10 acres of privately owned land. Another concern was “recognizing the historical importance of the Stoney Community, and truly representing the community as the gateway to Hilton Head Island.” Viola Winbush’s father was raised in the Gullah Geechee community when it was only a two-lane road passing through, and her parents lived there from 1978 until they passed. “The first time the highway people came through, they took part of our property,” she said at the Rec Center meeting. “Now they’re going to increase that. In a way, I’m glad my parents don’t have to worry, but now the kids have that worry.” There were similar concerns at the Rowing Center.

Letha Stewart-Green lived on Hwy. 278 until her mother passed last year and she married. “This is going to be a big change. It’s not something that we really want. We always were pressing the issue of having another way to preserve our land and keep our property and not have anything changed drastically. We know with time, changes come,” she said. “Our concern is my cousin Cora, who won’t be able to get in the front of her house. ... We don’t have the privacy that we used to have. ... God forbid someone lose control. They’d be landing right at our door.” Arthur Champen, who lives on Squire Pope Road, said he was there to get a better understanding so he could explain the changes to other people. “Most people come, look at it and say, ‘Well, how is this just going to affect me?’ I’m not looking at just me. I’m looking at the whole community,” Champen said. Regarding traveling Hwy. 278 now, he said, “I try to pick my time of day. And I tell my wife, if I have to go after, say, from two o’clock on, I don’t want to go.” One of the recommendations the county did support but would require town funding was the “meandering highway” idea, which would cost $1.5 million, according to the county. Of the five recommendations not supported, the largest was the idea of building two three-lane bridges instead of one six-lane bridge between the mainland and Jenkins Island. An estimated $27.3 million would increase the total project cost, widen the corridor and have a larger environmental impact. Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.

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few bad apples and that’s most unfortunate,” said committee member and Ward 6 representative Glenn Stanford. “Most of our rental property owners and visitors are responsible owners and visitors. The actions of a few have caused these regulations.” Ward 1 representative Alex Brown said the proposed fee potentially needed to not just cover the costs of enforcement, but to be higher for those taking in more revenues and to be used to help address workforce and affordable housing on the island. “The fee can’t simply be a deterrent for bad apples,” Brown said. “The fee shouldn’t just cover our costs, but it should be part of solution to solving this imbalance around the island. And those making more should be paying more into the system through this fee.” Many residents in attendance agreed that fees should be proportional to the amount of revenue an owner took in, and perhaps levied when owners paid their property tax bill each year. Tammy Becker was the lone “no” vote on moving the ordinance forward to Council, saying she feels there are too many issues still to address with the plan. The regulations as written, which would go into effect on Jan. 1, 2023, include:

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A HILTON HEAD ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT NEWSPAPER

The eturn of Winter Semi-Formal By: +avid Hernandez Students at Hilton Head Island High School were excited for the return of the Winter Semi-Formal. A Winter Semi-Formal is a dance, like prom, except all students, no matter the grade level, are allowed to participate.

Photo by: K. Hornak

The Valentines themed dance was held in the HHIHS cafeteria on Saturday February 12, 2022 from 7-10pm. Only students who attend HHIHS were allowed to go. This was the first dance HHIHS held since the last Winter Semi-Formal in January 2020, prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Winter Semi-Formal was originally scheduled to be a homecoming dance during the week of October 11-15, 2021, but it had to be postponed due to the rise COVID-19 cases in Beaufort County, but it was a success, as close to 250 students attended the dance.

Students dancing at the HHIHS Winter Semi-Formal on Saturday February 12, 2022

After the dance, Mr. Schidrich stated that "it was a great night, and it was wonderful to see students enjoying themselves after almost two years of the pandemic preventing activities like the dance from happening. It was fun and a joy to experience." Students and staff are looking forward to the return of more activities, dances, and traditions.

The kraine roject: HHIHS IB World School nited With kraine by: Epifania F. Bautista and ebecca Elman Hilton Head Island High School is implementing a school-wide project to raise awareness and funds for Ukraine’s IB schools. Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. On March 9, 2022 the BBC reported that more than 2 million Ukrainians have fled their country and are seeking refuge in neighboring countries such as Poland, and over 1.2 million refugees have entered Poland with more expected to seek refuge. According to the United Nations report on February 18, 2022, since the conflict began in 2014 with the annexation of Crimea, over 750 schools have been damaged or forced to close, which has caused the access to education for students to be severely altered. With the recent progression in conflict, the UN agency has been mobile in eastern Ukraine providing psychosocial support and mine risk education to over 180,000 children, youth, and caregivers. Hilton Head Island High School plans to raise money for the Ukrainian IB sister schools that have been impacted. Here are some ideas that students and faculty are working on, in support of Ukraine: Tibetan Prayer Flags that students write encouraging messages on. These will be scanned and emailed to the IB students in Ukraine. Eventually, the flags will be shipped to Ukraine. Students completed their messages on March 18th.

Students are currently designing a Ukraine support t-shirt that will show HHIHS's solidarity with the other IB World Schools. Once the design is finalized, all the proceeds from the shirt will be donated to organizations to help students affected in Ukraine. A blue and yellow ribbon “United With Ukraine” fundraiser will allow students to wear pajamas to school if they donate $1 or more and wear the blue and yellow ribbon. The date for this fundraiser is not yet set. As an IB school, HHIHS students and staff must support sister IB schools in times of need. The IB mission statement states that “the International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect;" and to adhere to this statement, HHIHS will give full support to the students and faculty in Ukrainian schools. Students, faculty, and staff hope the HHIHS and Hilton Head Island community will support the students' efforts to help our fellow IB and MYP students and staff in Ukraine.

The sunflower is Ukraine’s national flower. Some students created sunflower artwork templates that other students decorated and wrote messages on. These will be scanned and emailed to Ukrainian students. The anchor at the front of the school was also turned into a sunflower and painted in Ukrainian flag colors. Students completed the designs on March 18th.

Left: IB students working on their messages to fellow students in Ukraine.

Photo by: Ms. White

Right: The anchor at the front of HHIHS was painted to support Ukraine.

Photo by: Ms. Dobbelaere

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HHIHS Celebrates Black History Month by: Yaretzi Bruno Hilton Head Island High School celebrated Black History Month. Black History Month is an annual observance that started in 1976 to officially recognized and honor the accomplishments of African Americans. Ms. Fory, a Spanish teacher and Culture Club advisor, said, “this celebration has been kept for years and it is not only to highlight activists and Civil Rights pioneers, but also other African Americans as well.” HHHIHS promoted Black History Month by creating a learning environment through bulletin boards, video clips, and holding a couple of events that students and staff enjoyed. Ms. Fory stated, “the school also showed a movie that inspired our students to be brave and work as a team to meet their goals." HHIHS also displayed paintings by Lisa Rivers in the Media Center. The school chose to promote this meaningful celebration by "holding activities that show some African American contributions through music, art, and the food." Ms. Fory also said, “the ideas for celebrating Black History Month in our school came up from a small number of staff members who worked hard to have a little bit of celebration in our school. HHIHS tried to highlight the African American history through daily videos on the news show and decorating some bulletin boards in the halls, and we integrated the local culture by appreciating, and enjoying their art and music inside the school." Prior to the pandemic, HHIHS used "to bring a Culture Presentation to the SCC."

Traditionally at Hilton Head Island High School during Black History Month, a committee of teachers cook and prepare a luncheon for the staff to enjoy a culinary experience rich in African American influence. Most of the food was made from African American staff who wanted to share a taste of a Soul Food. Ms. Fory said, “but it is even more important to recognize that we are all players of the same team, we live in the same world, we breath the same air, and we all need each other no matter the race or culture.” Moreover, having multiple activities to honor African American history and culture is important. As Ms. Fory states, "everyone can contribute to have a community built on values like acceptance, respect for diversity, and mutual understanding."

DECA Students Place 5th and in the Top 10 At States By: Lily Friday and Jessica Staiger

Hilton Head Island High School offers many clubs, one of which is DECA. According to Ashley Ames, “DECA is a competitive platform where you can choose different professions and compete for them.” There are many different professions that students can choose to represent, such as Human Resources. Once students choose the profession they are given a certain situation and have to act out how that profession would handle it. There are competitions against other schools in the state, “regionals determine who goes to states, top 8 contenders make it to states, but it is top 3 who get to go to nationals.”

Five HHIHS students made it to states in North Charleston. They were Ashley Ames who placed 5th in Human Resources Management, Anamaria Reyes who placed 5th in Restaurant and Food Service Management, Meagan Berger who made the Top 10 in Marketing Communications, Cole Jackson who made the Top 10 in Retail Merchandising, and Jissela Lopez who who made the Top 10 in Restaurant and Food Service Management. DECA is a great way to bond with other students while also competing against them. According to Ashley Ames, “DECA is honestly a really great club… states was so much fun.” Congratulations Seahawks!

Photo by: Ms. K. Johnson HHIHS DECA students at the State competition in North Charleston, SC from February 25-27, 2022

Model UN Places 2nd at Georgia Southern University Model UN Conference By: Isabelle Drake

Model UN is an extracurricular activity for students at Hilton Head Island High School. Students act as delegates to countries and debate global topics. Model UN was the first academic competition team at HHIHS to travel since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students participated in the most recent Georgia Southern University Conference from January 27-29th, 2022. HHIHS united with May River High School and Beaufort High School to form The Beaufort County School District Delegation. They returned home with a second overall Distinguished Delegation award, as well as many other individual awards. The 2022 GSU Conference was the most successful GSU Conference in the school's history of attending the conference.

Photo by: Ms. Morgan

Honorable Mention awards were awarded to the students: representing Denmark- Elsy Moreno and Cynthia Gudaitis (General Assembly) and representing Lebanon- Garrett Simmons (OIC small council).

Above: Most of the 2021-2022 Model United Nations team with Ms. Spisz (coach) and Mr. Schidrich (principal). Delegates are holding their individual awards and trophy.

Distinguished Delegations were awarded to the representatives of the following delegations: St. Vincent and the Grenadines- Ashley Ames (General Assembly), Chile- Laurel Hawkins and Victoria Polities (General Assembly), and The Central African RepublicMiles Brown (African Union small council). Congratulations to our stellar Seahawk delegates!

Left: the 2022 Distinguished School Delegation (2nd place) trophy for Beaufort County Schools (HHIHS and MRHS)

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Hilton Head's NJROTC Shows off Skills at Annual Military Inspection By: Alex Coley HHIHS’s Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Core (NJROTC) program had its annual military inspection on Wednesday, February 23rd. The company was inspected by Commander Kenith Rice and Ensign Locklear, both of the US Navy. They are the heads of the Navy ROTC program at Savannah State University, and came to Hilton Head to see the high school’s cadets.

The goal of this inspection is to evaluate the skills and progress made by the NJROTC students. The students are split up into different platoons (or groups) based on the skills that they have to demonstrate for the gathered inspectors. For this inspection, there were three platoons: the drill team, the upperclassman platoon, and the NS1 platoon. NS1s are the students taking their first semester of ROTC.

In his speech to the NJROTC cadets and gathered community members, Commander Rice spoke of how the mission of the Jr. ROTC program is not to recruit students into the United States Armed Forces, but to teach cadets skills that will be valuable to them as U.S. citizens. The skills the cadets learned were demonstrated in this annual inspection, which was entirely student led. The cadets have trained for the last month for this inspection, and on Wednesday February 23rd, they showed their hard work and dedication.

The show by the NJROTC unit was incredibly impressive. Their head instructor, Lieutenant Commander Mathew Pheiffer, said “I am really proud of [the cadets] and proud to be a part of this. We have wonderful students and we couldn’t have done this without our cadet leaders.”

The students who led the platoons all had positive things to say about the performances. Lucky Mayers, who led the NS1 platoon, explained that “[our success at AMI] really shows that despite [the cadets] all being in separate blocks, we are still a unit and even though we have the pandemic, we can all still come together and celebrate the fact that we are one big team.” Jack Pavelka, former Commanding Officer within the NJROTC program at HHIHS, said in his evaluation of the outcome of AMI that the team “beat down” on all that they had hoped to accomplish with their demonstration and that all in all AMI "had a fabulous result."

Photo by: Emilee O'Grady NJROTC being inspected by Commander Rice and Ensign Locklear

Ms. Mazur's Science Field Trip to Pickney Island by: Meghan Carrington On Thursday February 24, 2022, the Marine Science and Hospitality and Tourism classes took a field trip to Pinckney Island. This trip was conducted by Ms. Mazur, a science teacher at Hilton Head Island High School. They explored the saltmarsh and maritime forest ecosystems. Ms. Mazur explains, “we completed a population ecology study on periwinkle snails, and also a biodiversity study of the plants and animals that we saw.” Though, the study of ecosystems was not the only topic she wanted the students to grasp, as Ms. Mazur states, “I hope they take away some experiences about what it’s like to do field work and an appreciation for the ecosystems we visited.” Ms. Mazur goes on to say, “this is a science trip, but great for all subjects, and reveals that science is everywhere.” A similar field trip was planned by Ms. Mazur a few years ago. However, due to COVID19, it was not able to happen. She explains, “I planned a similar field trip a few years ago and each time to Pinckney has been different. Pinckney is a wonderful example of the ecosystems unique to Coastal South Carolina and I think it is really important that students are able to get out and experience it.”

Overall, the trip was a great experience for students interested in ecology. If one is interested in this subject, consider taking the Marine Biology class. HHIHS is pleased to have a variety of electives offered and to have field trips back!

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Scholastic Art Awards by: Lily Friday and Jessica Staigar Several students who took one of the art electives in the fall entered the 2021-2022 Scholastic Art and Writing Competition. All students in 8th12th grade are able to enter the contest. According to Ms. Dobbelaere, "this is the most prestigious art and writing contest students can enter." Students have to enter the contest themselves and they compete with others all across the nation at Nationals. According to Ms. Dobbelaere, "they (students) can receive Honorable Mention, Silver Key, or Gold Keys. Gold Keys can move up to judging at the national level."

The Golden Key winners from HHIHS were Camden Bernstein (photography), Delicia Chisolm (Digital Art), Katherine Crosby (photography), Alexandra Fisher (drawing and illustration), and Zachary Starnes (Design). HHIHS had 12 Silver Key awards and 17 Honorable Mentions. HHIHS also had the most submissions and awards out of any other school in the Beaufort County School District.

This year if a student earns a Gold Key their artwork will be displayed and judged at SCAD, an art college in Savannah, Georgia before moving onto Nationals. HHIHS had a total of 34 submissions that were selected for the Scholastic Art Competition. 15 out of the 34 submissions were photography.

Katherine Crosby's Gold Key Photograph

Boys Tennis: The student and Faculty Tennis Match by: Brody Doyle and Andrew Jeffery The boys tennis team had a faculty match. It was a doubles match that involved one teacher and one tennis player. This is a yearly tradition and it is always very competitive, but it is fun for both the students and teachers. Caleb is one of the students that played in this match. He said, "I was very prepared, I had been practicing every single day.” It was up to the students to pick the teacher that they would be playing with. Caleb chose to play with Ms. Stauffer, a Human Geography teacher. He had Ms. Stauffer for Human Geography this year and really liked her. Caleb said, "she's one of my favorite teachers, and she told me that she was decent at tennis so, I think it was a good matchup compared to the other teachers.”

Although the competition was hard, Caleb tried to win. Caleb is a freshman so he was ranked below the upperclassmen tennis players. He said, “the hardest team we went against was Brent and Mr. Willard because Brent is very good.” When Caleb described Mr. Willard, he said he had an amazing athletic ability and a positive attitude. Ms. Stauffer and Caleb wanted to win very badly, but the competition was very good. Caleb said, “I hoped that we would get first, but because of the good competition I hoped we would come in the top 3.” Caleb and Ms. Stauffer ended up placing 3rd in the match. Mr. Willard and Brent placed 2nd, and Mr. Schidrich and Alex placed 1st. The faculty and tennis players had a fun time, and are looking forward to the match next year.

First Field Trip Since OVID-19: The Biltmore /state and Van 3oh Immersion /xhibit by: ole Jackson This year National Art Honor Society, art, and IB students had the opportunity to visit the Biltmore Estate and see the Van Gogh Immersion exhibit. The Van Gogh exhibit is a multi-sensory immersive experience using the latest technology with sounds, lights, and colors that take the viewer inside the paintings and the mind of Van Gogh. The students got to see many masterpieces by Van Gogh throughout the gallery, and learn what his life was like. Maggie Simms, an art student said, “it was a truly amazing experience, all of his art in that form was unique and amazingly beautiful."

The Biltmore Estate was built in 1895 by George W. Vanderbilt. George Vanderbilt decided to build it when he went to Asheville in 1888. The students were amazed at the size of the estate with hand-carved limestone exteriors, giant statues depicting Joan of Arc and Saint Louis, the beautiful large gardens, and expansive lands as far as the eye can see. Another art student, Izabella Delgado said, “it was a really big house to look at, the statue of Joan of Arc was amazing.” The Van Gogh exhibit and the Biltmore Estate trip will be one students will use as an inspiration for countless art pieces they will make in the future.

Photo by: Ms. White

All of the students from Bus 2 at the Van Gogh exhibit

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Watterson buys Packet building following island BOA purchase By Tim Wood CONTRIBUTOR

One of the busiest and most active businessmen in the Lowcountry over the past few years had an especially busy two weeks at the end of March. On March 30, Watterson Brands announced the acquisition of the property at 10 Buck Island Road, the former home of The Island Packet and The Beaufort Gazette since 1999. The Burnt Church Distillery owner bought the 9.08-acre site with 72,000 square feet of office and warehouse space for $6.3 million, according to Beaufort County public documents. Packet reporters and officials announced Wednesday that the remaining Packet staff will work remotely until a smaller office space more in line with their downsized staff can be found. The 51-year-old newspaper was founded on Hilton Head Island but took on more of a regional focus through the years, especially once they moved into the Buck

Island Road building with Gazette staff 23 years ago. Ally Hughes, director of PR and community engagement for Watterson Brands, said that the company is figuring out the long-term plans for the space but, as Watterson has done with his signature Burnt Church Distillery space, the end result will be carefully planned out to have maximum impact on the community. “It will be used for storage for now, but we are so excited about the potential for the building,” Hughes said. “It’s such an epic space. We have a lot of possibilities to weigh and consider.” This continues a trend of large media footprints being sold and repurposed as the newspaper industry continues to contract and pivot focus toward a hybrid model between print and online delivery. One of the more unique rebirths took place in Portland, Maine, where the city’s iconic Portland Press Herald building was turned into The Press, a boutique hotel that plays heavily on the

newspaper history of the space. This news follows the mid-March announcement that Watterson has purchased the 17,000-square-foot Bank of America building at 59 Pope Ave. on Hilton Head Island and plans to turn it into a hub for the newly acquired Side Hustle Brewing Company. Watterson bought Side Hustle back

in November 2021, just months after brewer Lee Holyoak and his wife Emily turned his garage microbrew side hustle with friends Mike Palmieri and Faith Seiders into a full-blown craft brewery at 144 Arrow Road. Watterson completed the deal for new brewery with longtime craft brewer L.J. Bush as the new co-owner. “Like many entrepreneurs, to see an idea expand into a full-time business is a dream come true,” said Holyoak, who will stay on as head brewer at the new upgraded location. “Side Hustle started out as the ‘smallest brewery in South Carolina,’ but with the community’s support and enthusiasm it has quickly become a destination for beer aficionados. We look forward to serving our future friends and neighbors on Pope Avenue.” The current location brews 21 blends, a selection of which are now sold at Burnt Church Distillery and Pizza Co.

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Handmade matzah offered free of charge for Passover Chabad Greater Hilton Head plans to distribute hundreds of packages of handmade Shmurah Matzah and Passover handbooks this year to help Lowcountry Jews participate in the upcoming Passover holiday. The Matzahs can be requested at jewishhiltonhead. org/matzah. The distribution is part of a global effort of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. Passover, celebrated this year from Friday evening, April 15, until after nightfall on Saturday, April 23, commemorates the exodus of the Jews from Egypt in 1313 BCE. Directed by God to leave Egypt hastily, the people of Israel could not wait for their dough to rise, and thus ate unleavened crackers called “matzah.” Round, kneaded and shaped by hand, present day “Shmurah” (“watched”) matzahs are similar to those eaten by

the Jews when leaving Egypt over 3000 years ago. From the moment the wheat is harvested, the ingredients are carefully watched to ensure that they do not become leavened, which would be prohibited on Passover. In addition, Chabad Greater Hilton Head will host a Community Passover Seder with Rabbi Mendel. All residents and visitors, regardless of Jewish affiliation or background, are invited to participate in community seders to be held on Friday night, April 15, and again on Saturday night, April 16. The Seders take participants through the wondrous liberation of Jewish ancestors from Egyptian bondage, while sharing the relevance and beauty of the age-old festival in our modern lives. Included in the Seder will be a Passover dinner, and a meaningful experience. Reservations can be made online at jewishhiltonhead.org/seder.

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WATTERSON from page 31A That brand synergy will continue in the new space. The new brewery will include indoor seating, an extension beer garden, a merchandise shop and four different dining options. Pizza Co. owner Marshall Sampson will continue his working relationship with Watterson in creating two new restaurant concepts called Taco Bills and Bank Burgers, both playing off the former use of the building. Sampson will create the menus and spaces alongside his friend and fellow co-owner of the popular island eatery Santa Fe Cafe, Bill Alberts. “We’re excited to be part of a new beer pub experience for the area that marries a bunch of like-minded brands, all founded and run with a lot of love and passion,” Sampson said of the new venture. A new Pizza Co. location will also be part of the space, as will Benjamin’s Food Truck, the popular comfort food concept created by Benjamin Watterson. Side Hustle’s logo and can design has also changed to play into the company’s

new locale, celebrating those who go above and beyond for their side hustle. The new logo features a money-scripted font and will highlight the fictitious Benjamin Banker, CFO of Makin’ Bacon. The new space was originally purchased to be a hybrid open-space, shopping and eatery destination, much like the popular Alpharetta City Center. But Watterson and his staff pivoted to this concept to capitalize and support the ever-growing Side Hustle operation. “Not only is the former use of the building conveniently on theme, but the space allows for patrons to experience the beer year-round in the way the brewers originally intended: a fun and family-inclusive atmosphere,” Watterson said. The current Arrow Road location that includes outdoor seating and food truck partnerships will remain open strictly as a canning and brewing location that will sell canned beer-to-go. Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. timwood@blufftonsun.com.

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Noteworthy • The League of Women Voters of Hilton Head Island & Bluffton Area’s will hold its general meeting at 5 p.m. April 6 on Zoom. The event is open to the public. Dr. Sania Irwin, LWVUS Director and Trustee, will speak on the national platform Women Power Democracy. After her presentation, there will be a Q & A session. A link to the meeting can be found at lwvhhi.org. The meeting will be recorded and available on the website for viewing after the meeting. • The next Bluffton Second Saturday Divorce Workshop will be held at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday (not a typo), April 8. Register for the live, online workshop at BlufftonSecondSaturday.com The workshops are held the second Friday of each month. This workshop is for women only and is part of Wife.org, a national 501(c)(3) organization. • The Friends of the Bluffton Library will host a Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 9 at the library, 120 Palmetto Way. The event celebrates National Library Week. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the library. For more information email friendsoftheblufftonlibrary@gmail.com or follow the group on Facebook. • Local golfer Bryson Nimmer will be the guest speaker for the Athletic Club of the Lowcountry meeting to be held at 7 p.m. April 11 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church. Nimmer is a graduate of Hilton Head Christian Academy and Clemson University and now lives in Bluffton. He played his first golf tournament as an 8-year-old as part of the Hilton Head Junior Golf Association at Old South. He was a former Atlantic Coast Conference Freshmen of the Year and a threetime ACC first team selection as a member of Clemson golf team. Nimmer holds 27 Clemson golf records. He has played in seven PGA events, including the 2021 Heritage Tournament on Hilton Head and the South Carolina Open at Congaree. If interested in attending the meeting,

contact Judy Berry at golfmates202@ gmail.com. • The Lowcountry Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America meets April 12, and the second Tuesday of every month, at Okatie Pines from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The meeting is open to all who are interested in the needle arts: novice, beginner or experienced stitchers. Classes are taught by Guild members and also national instructors. Most projects are counted cross-stitch, surface embroidery, or needlepoint. For more information, email Lowcountrychapter@egacarolinas.org. • Lowcountry Christian Women’s Connection will meet April 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Hampton Hall Clubhouse, 170 Hampton Hall Blvd. in Bluffton. The feature is a lesson to learn The Shag, the South Carolina state dance. Speaker is Kae Harper Childs, on the topic “Life is a Dance, But Who’s Going to Lead?” Childs is a retired counselor with a fresh perspective on life. Lunch is $28 and must be prepaid by April 13. Indicate regular or vegetarian entree when making reservations. Make checks payable to CWC Bluffton and send to Carol Mock, 67 Argent Way Bluffton, 29909. • The Beaufort Council of Garden Clubs will hold a National Garden Clubs (NGC) standard flower show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20 at Tabby Place, 913 Port Republic St. in Beaufort. The event, “Singing in the Rain,” is free and open to the public. The horticulture exhibit will include trees, shrubs, flowers and container plants. The show will also include a variety of beautiful floral designs, educational exhibits and photography.

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BUSINESS UPDATE

Return of legendary eatery, garden designs, girls day spa By Tim Wood CONTRIBUTOR

Here are the latest business doings from around Bluffton and Hilton Head Island over the past few weeks, including an opening many foodies have been waiting for. Quarterdeck reopening this week: It has been an excruciating wait for dedicated regulars and yearly visitors alike, but the long wait is over. The new and improved Quarterdeck is opening April 6 with a variety of indoor and outdoor seating, expansive wraparound deck and a rooftop oyster bar offering 270-degree views of Harbour Town’s 18th hole, yacht basin and Calibogue Sound. More importantly, the new restaurant will have roughly double the number of seats to accommodate the ever-growing Harbour Town scene.

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This view from the harbour was taken as workers put finishing touches on the exterior of the new Quarterdeck prior to its Grand Re-Opening.

The new design features a walk-up market on ground level with a fresh seafood counter, wines, microbrews,

cheeses and sandwiches available for a quick bite or grab-and-go options. The ice cream counter will feature 12 flavors

of Haagen-Daaz. There is a U-shaped bar on the first floor that seats 16, and firepits with soft seating. There is an open-air bar outside the restaurant with cornhole boards to play on. The second floor will have an oyster-shucking station and a separate bar, as well as a larger room for parties and corporate events. Executive chef Kevin Keogh and Sea Pines Resort Benjamin Harris created the menu packed with seafood options like Maine lobster cocktail and fresh ingredients from local vendors. More than 40 different wines will be offered as well. The Quarterdeck Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily (with ice cream until 9 p.m.) and the main restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, visit quarterdeckhhi.com.

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New Businesses, New Owners • Sativa Health Products (843-6833692, sativahealthproducts.com) is going through a changing of the guard. Cynthia Groff of Hilton Head Island founded the company to offer high-quality hemp CBD products like drops, lotions, bug balms and soaps, and decided to retire, effective April 1. Clark Hummell, a native of Hilton Head Island, who has been working with Cynthia for more than a year, has purchased the company. He is committed to the same high-level of customer service that has made Sativa a local favorite. The mobile operation will be stationed at Eggs’n’tricities at 5 Lawton St. in Bluffton, where you will find Clark and his wonder dog, Benji, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m. They will also be at a variety of local markets such as the Hilton Head Island Farmers Market on Tuesdays. • Biosphere Horticulture Consultancy (sproutingbiosphere.com) specializes in at-home and community food production garden design. Owner Jeff Dubois and his chief manager and resource specialist Rosey Palladino can compose a food production garden specifically for whatever patch of Earth you have available – from an acres-deep backyard to a set of balcony boxes. Soil testing, aerial photographs, permaculture structuring as well as Jeff’s decade of experience are brought to each project. Jeff has traveled the world on research missions studying ecology and ecosystems before planting roots in Old Town Bluffton. Email him at info@sproutingbiosphere.com • The Juice Hive and Health Emporium (14 Johnston Way, Bluffton, 843-7572899, thejuicehive.com) is celebrating the grand re-opening of The Emporium at The Juice Hive, which will offer a selection of curated home décor, specialty gifts, artisan foods and all-natural snacks. The women-run business is led by Leslie Rohland, who also owns The Cottage Café, Bakery and Tea Room on Calhoun Street. Rohland is also the founder and chief roaster of May River Coffee Roasters, a line of specialty products that will also be available at The Emporium.

• Chiki Girls Spa (18 Scott Way, Bluffton, 843-949-9482, chikigirlsspa.com) is a new girls’ birthday party, spa and boutique offering both individual and group packages to throw the perfect gathering for daughters and mothers alike. The spa was born out of a spa-themed birthday party that won rave reviews from parents who wondered, “Why isn’t there anything like this around here?” Chiki Girls Spa offers party packages for up to 10 guests that includes a mini mani and pedi, makeup, mini facial, a spa robe to wear for each girl, along with gift bags, a tiara for the birthday girl and a karaoke disco corner. Individual packages, BFF and Mommy and Me specials are all available to pamper the princess in your life. • Coastal Provisions Co. (1 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island, 843-341-3838, coastalprovisionsco. com), the popular apparel and merchandise store in Shelter Cove, has launched a new location at Coligny Plaza. You’ll find everything you need to live a coastal lifestyle, from beach games and outdoor accessories to salt scrubs to hats, candles, t-shirts, sweatshirts and pet accessories. At the heart of the operation is their mascot, Shoogie the Sea Turtle, as the store teaches about island-wide conservation efforts to protect both sea turtles and the coastal way of life. • Champion Rides (2205 Blakers Blvd., Bluffton, 803-577-8368, championrides. net) is combining two growing needs across the area – transportation and errand services. Lowcountry hospitality veterans Champ and Mandy Williams have purchased a six-seat van to provide a more personal rideshare experience. The company is booking pickups from both Hilton Head Island Airport and Savannah/Hilton Head Island International Airport for drop-offs across the Lowcountry and are doing both grocery pickup and errands for an hourly rate. The Williamses are ready to help on short and long trips, from grabbing groceries at Kroger to a round-trip luxury ride for a concert or a night out on the town in Charleston. Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. timwood@blufftonsun.com.

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• Lili Coleman of Hilton Head Island has been appointed the interim part-time executive director for Meals on Wheels of Bluffton and Hilton Head. In the coming months, the new leadership team, which includes Coleman and board executive members, will establish organizational-wide goals, working with Lili Coleman the two current staff members, and the other board members. Formerly the executive director for Bluffton Self Help and Second Helpings, Coleman has experience in nonprofit and retail marketing, corporate communication and public relations. Meals on Wheels Bluffton-Hilton Head, a United Way agency, relies on the dedication of volunteers to deliver a hot, nutritious meal every weekday, 52 weeks a year, even on holidays. For more information, visit lowcountrymow.org. • Tami Bream has been appointed as president of Equity Payment, a merchant processing company. Bream previously served as vice president and chief operating officer and will keep the title of COO. An experienced leader in business, service, and fundraising, Bream has been an integral part of Equity Payment since 2006, when CEO Harry Morales started the company. Bream graduated from Mount Saint Mary’s University in 1985 and worked in finance and human resources before joining Equity Payment. She also served as executive director for Angel Flight East, responsible for the operations of the nonprofit. For more information, visit equitypayment.com.

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LEGAL

Blended families require umique sort of estate planning By Brian Treacy CONTRIBUTOR

The most common marital status today is neither “married,” “single” nor “divorced”; it is “remarried.” With so many re-marriages, there is a higher incidence of estate planning for blended families – that is, a family where at least one spouse has a child, or children, from a previous rela- Brian Treacy tionship. Estate planning for blended families can present unique challenges. The interests of a current spouse, and any children of the current marriage, may conflict with the desire to provide for children of a previous marriage. Children of a prior marriage can be an integral and loving part of the new family

relationship and treated by both spouses as though all children are their own. However, there might be strains between the previous family and a new spouse. If all assets are left to the new spouse, the prior children might not be provided for as a deceased spouse would have wished, since there might be no legal obligation for the surviving spouse to leave assets to the deceased spouse’s children. On the other hand, if assets are left for prior children at the death of their parent, there might not be sufficient assets remaining to provide for the current spouse. Enforcing oral promises exchanged can be problematic, and chances that such promises will be enforced by a judge are minimal. Even with harmonious blended families, lack of planning can lead to unforeseen difficulties. Intestacy laws were created when the traditional family was the norm. State law rarely addresses the needs of blended families. At a minimum, each spouse should

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New physician joins Beaufort Memorial May River Primary Care Christopher Opella, M.D., a board-certified physician with broad experience across the spectrum of his family medicine specialty, will join Beaufort Memorial May River Primary Care next month, seeing patients at the practice’s new permanent location at Okatie Dr. Chris Opella Medical Pavilion in Okatie. With his addition to the practice, Beaufort Memorial is continuing its efforts to increase primary care access for residents south of the Broad River. Dr. Opella comes to the Lowcountry after more than two decades as a clinician and a medical director at family medicine clinics and hospital emergency rooms in his native state of Texas, most recently Surepoint Family

Medicine and Tarleton State University in Stephenville. He received his medical degree from University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in 1997 and in 2000 completed his medical residency in family medicine at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. Trained during residency in the full scope of his specialty – which includes emergency medicine and surgery as well as general medicine – Dr. Opella subsequently practiced family medicine in both small-town and urban settings. As a result, he brings an extensive knowledge of a number of medical specialties to patient care, among them cardiology, gastroenterology, gynecology, orthopedics, dermatology and emergency medicine. “Like most other communities across the country, ours is experiencing a shortage of primary care providers,” said Russell Baxley, president and CEO

of Beaufort Memorial. “By adding a physician as well trained, broadly experienced and patient-centered as Dr. Opella to our medical staff, we are doing our very best to further address the shortage.” At Beaufort Memorial May River Primary Care, Dr. Opella joins board-certified primary care specialists Nikki Keisler, M.D., and Brad Kelly, D.O.,

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Autism group hosts golf event, spirit night as fundraisers The Lowcountry Autism Foundation will host both a charity golf tournament and a follow-up party, Ales for Autism, April 23 to raise funds for the nonprofit autism services organization. The fun and fundraising begins at 9 a.m. at Crescent Pointe Golf Club and continues from 5 to 10 p.m. at Southern Barrel Brewing Company, 375 Buckwalter Parkway. The tournament will include 18 holes of golf, food, one drink and prizes. Cost is $135 per person or $540 for a four-person team. The format is a four-person scramble with a shotgun start. Tournament and hole sponsorships are available. The golf club is located at 1 Crescent Pointe in Bluffton. The fun continues into the evening at the annual Ales For Autism Spirit Night. Southern Barrel will donate

10% of all sales from the evening to LAF. Commemorative beer glasses, T-shirts and koozies will be available along with a 50/50 raffle and silent auction. LAF is currently looking for sponsors and silent auction items. The Lowcountry Autism Foundation is committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families through individually designed programming, advocacy, and awareness efforts. From Charleston to Hilton Head Island, LAF provides free programming and resources to support families from the time they suspect their child may have autism, through the diagnosis and throughout their lives. For more information about either event, contact Sophia Townes, program coordinator, at 843-800-7171 ext. 3 or stownes@lafinc.org.

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Nurse practitioner joins BMH pulmonary practice Beaufort Memorial has added an experienced and board-certified nurse practitioner to its Beaufort Memorial Pulmonary Specialists practice in Okatie. Risa Linford, AGACNP-BC, works as part of the Pulmonary Specialists clinical team to prevent, diagnose and treat acute and Risa Linford chronic diseases and conditions of the respiratory system. Coming from “a very long line of nurses,” the Charleston native said she wanted from an early age to follow them into the nursing profession. Pulmonary medicine became her passion during an intensive care unit rotation in nursing school. Most recently, Linford served as an intensive care nurse practitioner at MUSC

Health in Charleston, directly managing care for multiple critically ill or injured surgical, trauma and burn patients, and as a registered nurse in Beaufort Memorial’s cardiac catheterization lab. Previously she worked as a nursing supervisor and RN in the Greenville Health System’s medical-surgical intensive care unit. She holds a Master of Science degree in Nursing from University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Phoenix. Linford joins Dr. Chris Stafford, a board-certified specialist in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine at the practice, located in Beaufort Memorial Okatie Medical Pavilion, 122 Okatie Center Blvd. To make an appointment with either provider, call Beaufort Memorial Pulmonary Specialists at 843-707-8040. To learn more about lung and respiratory care available at Beaufort Memorial, visit BeaufortMemorial.org/LungCare.

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Seasonal allergy medicine could be causing dry mouth, cavities By Sydney Caskey CONTRIBUTOR

When I left Indiana to move south, I knew I would be trading the cold climate for milder temperatures. I didn’t realize that I would experience a “Lowcountry snowfall” each spring when tree pollen blankets the landscape in yellow! The pollen causes me to have itchy eyes and congestion. If you’re like me and reach for allergy medicine to help relieve symptoms, make sure to let your dentist know, since many contain antihistamines that can directly affect the health of your mouth. Antihistamines block the body’s reactions to allergens, and may cause xerostomia, or dry mouth, a condition in which the salivary glands do not produce enough saliva to keep your mouth wet. Saliva is the No. 1 innate cavity fighter and natural resource for maintaining a healthy mouth.

In addition to keeping your mouth moist and comfortable, saliva washes sugars off your teeth and reduces the mouth’s acidity, which prevents cavities and periodontal problems that can lead to tooth loss. Dry mouth also increases the likelihood of quickly developing hardened plaque, calculus, or tartar on teeth. Increasing the frequency with which you see your hygienist for a professional cleaning to every three or four months is an excellent way to combat calculus buildup. No matter the season, some simple ways that you can battle dry mouth and promote saliva production include: • Drinking lots of water. This is important not just for saliva production, but also overall oral health. Some studies suggest drinking half of your weight in ounces of water each day. (If you weigh 140 pounds, drink 70 ounces of water daily.) • Chewing sugar-free gum or xylitol mints. This is an easy and effective way to

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WELLNESS

What are some new options in plastic surgery? By E. Ronald Finger

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of matter? Solid, liquid and gas. Now there is plasma, the fourth form.) The best example of plasma is a bolt of lightning – fast and hot, just what we want. With the Renuvion, the micro-bolts of lightning are created by passing helium through the probe across heat from radiofrequency created from the probe. The skin tightens before your eyes while doing the procedure. Even better, the skin tightens considerably more over the next six to nine months from

be tightened. An interesting area for treatment recently has been the front of the thighs that have a “cottage cheese” appearance. This has been nearly impossible to treat effectively until the advent of plasma treatments. Some of the areas such as the neck and arms can be performed under local anesthesia. In other areas, according to how much liposuction is needed, either general or local anesthesia can be used according to the patient’s preference.

For recovery, the same measures needed for liposuction are used with the Renuvion, mainly a compression garment for the treated area(s). Getting hot – as in jogging, playing tennis, or vigorous working out – should be avoided for six weeks, as this would cause swelling. Finally, one must have patience because the final skin tightening will not be seen for nine months. Most often only one treatment is needed, but I had one patient who wanted more tightening in her abdomen, and a year later another Renuvion was done, and further tightening did occur. It’s best to consider the Renuvion as a measure for those with loose skin, but are not quite ready for a neck lift, tummy tuck or major surgery in other areas. In some cases, the Renuvion is used with major surgery to further enhance the results. E. Ronald Finger, MD, FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon with offices in Savannah and Bluffton. fingerandassociates.com

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Why everyone needs a healthy dose of energy medicine By Shembra Carter CONTRIBUTOR

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GIVING

Scholarship funds are investments in promise of our region By Scott Wierman CONTRIBUTOR

When Wayne Zanetti of Sun City speaks of his passion for investing in the youth of Jasper County, you’ll notice he frequently uses the word “promise,” not “need.” It’s why he and his wife, Mary, set up the Mary and Wayne Zanetti Scholarship, benefiting public high school students in Scott Wierman Jasper County who seek to enter trade professions. “There’s a lot of potential here in Jasper County, and a lot of promise,” says Zanetti. “Often, all these students need is that first step, but sometimes that first step is blocked by a lack of financial resources – even when it comes to technical and trade

schools.” Like the Zanettis, we use the word “promise” at the Community Foundation, too. We see the vast potential not only in Southern Beaufort County, but throughout our service area, which includes all of Beaufort County, as well as Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties. Recently, we had the privilege of partnering with Dave and Trish Rapp of Hilton Head Island in creating an endowment scholarship for the four-county region: Promise of the Lowcountry Endowment Scholarship. Rapp said that he and his wife, Trish, started recognizing that investing in our region’s future would involve looking beyond just Beaufort County – although certainly not excluding it. “We would look around us and realize that every day we were coming into contact with residents from the other counties, as they provided services through

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How to motivate your dog to pay attention and learn By Abby Bird CONTRIBUTOR

What is a primary motivator for dogs? It is what can get your dog’s attention the fastest and the most consistently to teach a skill or to redirect from an unwanted behavior. For each dog, the item or items can be different in different situations. For puppies, it is mostly treats, usually soft ones that appeal to their sense of smell and taste. This is true because they have been exposed to so little in their short time on Earth, so trying new things – especially with a scent or taste – is still very interesting. As they get older this might change. It could sometimes still be treats, but new ones that they do not experience regularly, and so they remain interested. The more distracting something is in their environment, the higher the level of the primary motivator that you offer. For older dogs that are rescues and might not have been raised in a home, treats are

not always as important as they are for a puppy. And yet sometimes the older dog might be even more interested than a younger pup. You can start with small treats and see if they want to work for you by offering them. If they show little interest, then switch to stinky treats, which have a better chance of getting their attention. If nothing works and you have tried several kinds, then switch to something of higher value, such as freeze-dried liver or chicken treats or freeze-dried raw treats. Still no luck? Then try human food such as string cheese or American cheese or chicken hot dogs or fresh cooked chicken or similar. Don’t give up until you have exhausted lots of options, since food is what works best for training. If food is not your dog’s primary motivator, there are other potential options to teach your dog necessary skills and to get their attention. Play and toys are the next best choices.

What usually works is something that squeaks or can be thrown, such as a ball or a tug toy. The sound or sight of a favorite plaything as a reward for good behavior or having learned a new skill is a great choice for dogs that are play obsessed.

Mostly these are interactive toys, meaning play with you as opposed to things that they play with by themselves. They represent an excellent reward at the end of training sessions or in real life situations. For certain dogs, your touch might be the motivator. Getting their belly rubbed, getting a scratch under their chin, or having their ears rubbed are common motivators. Touch is often overlooked as a form of motivation, but many dogs prefer that type of reward system. Taking the time to learn what pushes your individual dog’s buttons to get the best and most consistent response is worthwhile early on in your relationship. You might need to adjust them as the dog matures or just loses interest, but continuing the search to keep them stimulated is very important. Your relationship with your own dog is unique. Abby Bird is owner of Alphadog Training Academy. AlphadogTrainingAcademy@gmail. com

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PETS

Rescue cat overcomes sorrow in search of a new start By Amy Campanini CONTRIBUTOR

Sorrow, happiness, pain, healing, fear, and hope are universal experiences. After rescuing animals professionally for more than 20 years, I am certain they feel the complex emotions, both good and bad, that you and I feel. I can’t always shield these precious, helpless creatures from the cruelties of the world, but at Palmetto Animal League, we can promise them the happy new life they deserve. When Zoe came to PAL, I knew we had to help her heal. Zoe’s body did not bear physical wounds. Her pain ran deep within her heart and soul. You see, Zoe lost her human under tragic circumstances, and she was dealing with the immense stress and sadness that accompany the devastating death of a loved one. “She was surrendered to Chatham County Animal Services after her young owner

could see the despair in her eyes. She found solace in the darkest hiding spots in my office and refused to eat. In short, she was heartbroken. Our compassionate team members talked to Zoe and Zoe came to Palmetto Animal League heartbroken and fearful, but now loves encouraged her to live. Eventuhuman attention. ally, she slowly began to respond. This beautiful, timid cat passed away,” said Sally Dawkins, PAL’s had been through a lot, and it was time for adoption coordinator. “The caring staff at her to start healing. Animal Services knew Zoe needed the kind “Zoe came to us obese, weighing in at 20 of homelike environment we provide at pounds the day she arrived,” said Dawkins. PAL, so they reached out for help.” “We believe she may have been stress eating Zoe was extremely depressed when she for quite a while. Now that she’s on a diet arrived at PAL’s no kill adoption center. We

program, Zoe will be able to continue her weight loss journey even after she finds her new home.” Once Zoe opened up, we realized how much she loves attention and being around people and other pets. “She is a major cuddle bug,” said Zoe’s foster mom Emily Sulzer. “She’ll lay her face in your hands and let you pet her as long as you want.” Zoe has been through a lot, and now she needs a forever home where she can start a new chapter filled with a much different emotion – pure happiness. If you’d like to meet Zoe, visit the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center, located at 56 Riverwalk Blvd in Okatie, Monday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. If you’re unable to adopt, but you’d still like to help more homeless pets like Zoe, visit PalmettoAnimalLeague.org. Amy Campanini is president of Palmetto Animal League.

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NATURE

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It is no small task to get Hilton Head Island’s 14 miles of beach ready and safe for the nesting loggerhead sea turtles that will start arriving in May. As soon as one season has ended in October, we begin preparing for the next. Fortunately, we have a team of almost 500 Turtle Trackers island-wide to assist us. Since 2016, they have supported the Sea Turtle Patrol’s efforts to protect the federally protected endangered sea turtles who nest and hatch on our beach. Every day, May to October, mornings and evenings, Turtle Trackers are on the beach to assure the beaches are flat and safe. The most challenging initiative is to keep the beaches free of trash and beach items that could interfere with the nesting loggerheads’ journey from the sea to dry sand. Turtle Trackers also serve as “beach ambassadors” for the many beachgoers who are increasingly interested in the turtle program. Indeed, many guests schedule their visits to Hilton Head Island to coincide with turtle season. Each year, all Turtle Trackers must attend my mandatory education seminars on the turtle protection program so that they are aware and informed. Turtle Trackers are often interacting with interested folks on the beach and may also be needed to alert

members of the Sea Turtle Patrol when they are needed at specific locations. Education for those who manage and staff Hilton Head Island’s beach-oriented resorts, hotels, rental properties and vacation accommodations is critical for our successful nesting beach management program. Turtle Trackers work tirelessly in these efforts. We contact as many of the hospitality industry workers as possible, distributing educational materials, window clings, brochures, red flashlight filters to be used after dark, and other items to inform visitors about sea turtle protection activities. Hundreds of “Lights Out 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.” sisal door mats are distributed to rental homes and villas along the beach. Signs that include sea turtle protection measures are posted at virtually every beach entrance: fill holes, knock down sandcastles, use red light flashlights, leave nests undisturbed, and pick up trash to make the beach turtle-safe at the end of day. With the support of the Town of Hilton Head, and the enthusiasm and efforts of our Turtle Trackers, along with the Sea Turtle Patrol which drives the beaches daily to mark, protect and record nesting activity, this could be a banner year for sea turtles. Get ready! The season officially starts May 1. Amber Kuehn is executive director of Sea Turtle Patrol HHI, and is the SCDNR permit holder for the island.

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NATURE’S WAY

Perils and pleasures of saltwater fishing can’t keep me away By Collins Doughtie CONTRIBUTOR

People who don’t fish at all or folks who have done nothing but freshwater fishing seldom realize just how dangerous saltwater fishing can be. In most cases, these incidents I describe happened without any warning and – so that you don’t stop swimming off the beach – most all of them occurred offshore. So, until the fishing picks up around here you’ll just have to bear with me with these tales of days gone by. Since I talked about marlin fishing in my last column, I guess these incredibly fast and powerful fish should be my first tale. I was fishing with Capt. Buddy Hester aboard the Cloud Nine, the smallest boat I can remember him running. To say the water was rough is an understatement. The wind was howling and the seas were so big we practically skied down the face of the waves. If I remember correctly, there was a marlin tournament going on, because that is the only reason we would be stupid enough to be out there in those conditions. We hooked into a blue marlin, not a particularly big one, maybe around 200 pounds, but for the life of me I can’t remember who was fighting the fish. Anyway, it was a messy fight, as everything in the cockpit would slide from one side to the other as waves swept under us. The first mate was Dean Jacobs, otherwise known as “Bulldog.” Buddy was his usual self, hollering to do this and to do that. Marlin in this size range can be particularly

frisky and unpredictable and often are harder to handle than one twice that size. After a 30-minute fight, the fish finally gave in and Dean gaffed the fish. Though he was strong as an ox, Dean was having a heck of time getting the fish in the boat because every time he would just about get it over the rail, a big wave would force him to let go and the fish would drop back in the water. Outraged, Buddy finally tells Dean to come to the fly bridge and run the boat and he would come down and get the fish in. Time after time, Buddy ran into the same problem with the waves until Dean comes up with a plan. “When the next wave comes, I’ll throw her in reverse and we’ll let the wave pick up the fish and maybe then you can get it in,” he said. On the count of three, Dean slams the throttles into full reverse and a wall of water and the marlin comes flying over the transom. But at the same instant, Buddy falls down and he and the marlin slide into the cabin, down the steps and land on the floor – with a very angry 200-pound marlin on top of Buddy. Needless to say, that marlin beat the heck out of Buddy, breaking tables and pretty much destroying the entire cabin before it was finally subdued. A bit closer to shore, I was tarpon fishing with my nephew Byron Sewell in Port Royal Sound. We had already caught and released three nice tarpon and the fishing was on fire.

This monster manta ray was seen and photographed in Port Royal Sound.

Using menhaden for chum, I was standing at the stern “chunking” menhaden – cutting them into thirds and throwing a handful overboard every few minutes. Now, tarpon are by no means boat shy, and I had just thrown a few chunks right behind the engines when I looked up and there, in midair, is a 125-pound tarpon headed straight toward my chest. Like a deer caught in headlights, there was no time for me to react. That fish was going full bore, and one inch to the left or one inch to the right and I would have been history. Instead, that tarpon went headfirst into the back of one of the outboards, a 250 hp Yamaha, and went through four layers of reinforced fiberglass

and straight into the engine block itself. I didn’t stop shaking for 30 minutes. Did the tarpon live? I cannot say, but I do know it must have had one hell of a headache! Have you ever seen a giant manta ray? Whether you have or not, they are massive. I was king mackerel fishing about four miles off Hilton Head when one of the rods bent double. Line was screaming off that reel so fast we had no choice but to chase the fish. I was on a 32-foot center console and after chasing the fish for about ten minutes we decided it had to be something other than a king mackerel. Just for grins we decided to stay with whatever it was hoping to get a glance of what was on the line. Paralleling it for over an hour, it finally surfaced. It was a giant manta ray – and I mean giant. Evidently, it had no idea it was hooked and had simply swum into our kingfish rig and foul hooked itself on one of its massive wings. Easily 20 to 25 feet across, it looked like a stealth bomber gliding under the water. We estimated it had to have weighed over 3,000 pounds! Pretty cool stuff huh? Now you can better understand why I love being on the water almost more than I like being on land. There is a sense of freedom and wonderment that just can’t be found anywhere else. Like the old Life Cereal TV commercial with Mikey, as they say, “Try it, you’ll like it!” Collins Doughtie, a 60-year resident of the Lowcountry, is a sportsman, graphic artist, and lover of nature. collinsdoughtie@icloud.com

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SPORTS

How to enjoy watching a golf tournament live or on TV By Jean Harris CONTRIBUTOR

People who don’t play golf think that watching the game on TV for hours is boring. They don’t think there is enough excitement, especially if they don’t have a favorite golfer playing. “Avid” golfers find watching the pros on TV exciting and informative. A great opportunity comes to your screen April 7-10, when the Masters is played at Augusta National. Watching golf on TV enables you to see pros’ swings in slow motion. You get to watch the players’ pre-shot routines, hear conversations with their caddies, and pick up tips for your own game. However, don’t listen to the commentators talking about what clubs the players are using for their shots, because you will never hit the ball as far as the pros do or put the back spin on shots to the green. Remember that the pros practice golf at least eight hours a day. They also have cad-

dies helping them with club selection and reading their putts on the green. If you’re inclined to watch a golf tournament in person, you might want to get your tickets soon for the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, to be played at Harbour Town Golf Club April 11-17. Look at the starting times for when your favorite player is teeing off. You can try to follow that person, but you won’t get a good view of them on the greens, especially if you are short in height (which is my problem). Another strategy is to secure a place on the fairway of a particular hole and watch all the players play their shots either off the tee or shots into the green. You can also secure a spot greenside and be able to watch shots into the green as well as their chips, bunker shots and putts. Many spectators will bring a chair and place it at a strategic spot and leave it there all day. Watching the players practice on the driving range and practice greens is a great way

Watching the RBC Heritage from hole No 10 offers a close vantage point to watch golfers, and is an easy walk to the clubhouse.

to see their routines and teaching aids. Wear comfortable shoes, either golf shoes or comfortable walking sneakers. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a lightweight jacket if the weather indicates such. Most tournaments now make you have a clear see-through bag or knapsack, and a certain size. Visit the website and see what you are allowed to bring into the tournament.

Angela McSwain, marketing and communications director for the Heritage Classic Foundation, has some suggestions on where you might want to go to see the players. She suggests arriving early for bleacher seating. • The bleachers on No. 18 green give you a close-up seat and a beautiful view. • The bleachers on No. 13 are a great place to spend some time. It is off the beaten path, but not crazy busy and you have access to a concession stand. • Hole No. 5 offers lots of great food and drinks on that hole. • Hole No. 10 is an easy walk from the clubhouse and allows spectators to get close to the green. Take advantage of seeing the best in the world play golf in Hilton Head. Visit rbcheritage.com for information on tickets. Dr. Jean Harris is an LPGA Master Professional and teaches at Pinecrest Golf Club. jean. golfdoctor.harris@gmail.com; golfdoctorjean. com

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remove the contamination and take soil samples for evaluation. In South Carolina, a woman who was hoarding gasoline caught on fire after her vehicle crashed and burst into flames. She was attempting to outrun law enforcement, lost control of her vehicle and then flipped. She had been hoarding several containers of fuel in the trunk of her car. If you must store small amounts of gaslone – for example for your lawnmower or boat – use only approved containers. These containers should be airtight and should have a pouring spout to prevent spills. Leave at least two inches of space at the top of the can for vapor expansion. When transporting gasoline, keep the container on the floor of your backseat with the windows rolled down. Gasoline should be transported for short distances only. Keep in mind that hoarding gasoline indoors is not only illegal but very risky – it’s just not worth the effort. Cinda Seamon is the fire and life safety educator for Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue.

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Final barrier is best option for high-quality, healthier water By Chris Lane CONTRIBUTOR

Did you know 99% of your water is used to water lawns, flush toilets, take showers and baths, wash dishes, and other household applications? This 99% is known as “working water.” For that other 1%, there’s final barrier water treatment. Final barrier is technology installed at the point where water is consumed. It can be pour-through pitchers, faucet-attached devices, refrigerator filters, under-the-sink filters or state-of-the-art reverse osmosis systems. Water treatment plants distribute “drinking tap water” that is treated to the standards defined by the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Despite central treatment of tap water to EPA Safe Drinking Water Standards, contaminants, aesthetic issues and points of contamination can still be present in tap water

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REAL ESTATE

Sweeten your real estate offer to get your dream home By Larry Stoller CONTRIBUTOR

With the weather heating up and the real estate market very hot, you might have to make your offer more appealing to beat out competing buyers. One way to do that is to offer full price. Additionally, most sellers will appreciate (and even favor) your offer under the following circumstances: • Direct your agent to package and present your offer in person. It can be psychologically advantageous to have your agent attractively package your offer and deliver it to the listing agent in person. That package should include your offer, a letter that introduces you, information about you and your family, and why you all love that house. • Earnest money. The more earnest money you come up with, the better your offer looks to the seller. Since earnest money is part of the buyer’s funds to purchase, it makes sense to increase that amount to get the seller’s attention.

• Include a letter of pre-approval or proof of funds. If you are getting a mortgage, include a strong pre-approval letter from your lender. If your offer is for cash, include proof of funds from your bank. That will make your offer more attractive. • Submit a complete offer. Include all required addendums, amendments and

documentation, so that the sellers can see an outstanding offer that will result in smooth and successful closing. • Don’t ask for any seller concessions. If the market is hot and there are multiple offers, think twice about asking for personal property and/or other inclusions. You might get away with a home warranty if the home

is a bit older. • Fast closing and flexible possession. In most cases, the buyer will have a negotiating advantage when offering to close sooner and being flexible on possession, based upon the seller’s needs. • To inspect or not to inspect. Waiving an inspection could strengthen your offer, and it might be a reasonable risk when buying a villa or a condo. However, for a single-family residence, I would recommend getting an inspection. • Make it a cash offer. While this is not possible for many buyers, a cash offer will almost always be preferable to an offer that requires obtaining a mortgage. A cash offer is quick and uncomplicated. There are no appraisal concerns or lender requirements or objections. Larry Stoller is a broker and Realtor with Real Estate Five of the Lowcountry. Larry@ RealEstateFive.com, RealEstateFive.com, SunCityOpenHouses247.com

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April 6, 2022 • SECTION B Volume 11, I ssue 4

The Art Market at Honey Horn April 23-24 ART BY EMIL HRISTOV

Pluff Mudd celebrates 20 years - 3B

Nationally known sculptor at Art League - 8B

‘Ignite the World with Dance’ onstage at Sun City - 9B

‘Gullah Doll House’ exhibit tells history - 10B

Page 2B April 6 “I Was Born to Be in a Library: Pat Conroy’s Great Love of Libraries,” presented by Jonathan Haupt and Millie Bennett of the Pat Conroy Literary Center in Beaufort, 4:30 p.m. at Beaufort County Library, 311 Scott St., Beaufort. Free. Through April 16 “Addison’s Paintings Honoring 50 Years,” an exhibit of Addison Palmer’s works marking 50th anniversary of Art League of Hilton Head, at the gallery, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Opening reception, 5-7 p.m. March 16. artleaguehhi.org April 7 Washi Tape Creations, 5-7:30 p.m. at Coastal Discovery Museum. Learn how to create Japanese washi tape art with cutting, layering, shaping of tape. Adults preferred, no children under 7. $40 per person, reservations required at 843-689-6767, ext. 223. 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. April 8-9 “Ignite the World with Dance,” Sun City Dance Clubs performances. Shows at 7 p.m. April 8-9; 2 p.m. matinee April 9. Tickets $15, at Magnolia Hall 9-11 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, one hour before each show or by phone at 843-6451870.

April 6, 2022 April 8 Pluff Mudd Gallery celebrates 20th anniversary, 4 p.m., with cake and cheers. 27 Calhoun St, Old Town Bluffton. Free and open to the public.

April 8-10 Spring Art Fling Celebration, Old Town Bluffton Spring Art Walk, 5-7 p.m. April 8. Art in the Park, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 9 at Martin Family Park. Live music and art demos at galleries, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 10. blufftonartsdistrict.com

or negative COVID test required. leanensemble.org April 23-24 The Art Market at Historic Honey Horn, juried show with 80-plus artists from across the U.S. Outdoors, rain or shine. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $5 admission. coastaldiscovery.org

April 11 “West Side in Spring,” the 60-piece Lowcountry Community Concert Band season opener, 7 p.m. Magnolia Hall, Sun City. Free to Sun City residents and guests. Donations appreciated for this volunteer band. ollilccb. com

April 29, May 1 Celebrating the Lowcountry’s Diversity Through Song, community concert, 7 p.m. April 29, May 1 at 4 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 829 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. Featuring the Diversity Unity Choir and local soloists with gospel, Latin, blues, Motown, American Standards, Gullah Ring-Shout Dancing. $20 each concert. diversity2022.eventbrite.com

April 15 Night of Jazz, 7 p.m. at historic Palmetto Theater. Featuring New York’s Jay/Sharptet, with Jacob Jay and Dalton Sharp. $15 advance, $18 door, includes admission to Stanley Arts Center next door with exhibit of works by artist Zaire McPherson. hamptoncountyarts. org/jay-sharpet

Through May 7 Bluffton 8th Grade Juried Art Show, at Bluffton Branch Library, 120 Palmetto Way. Student art works judged by members of Society of Bluffton Artists and displayed in the library. Prizes awarded at Artists’ Reception, 5:30 p.m. May 5 at the library. Free and open to the public.

April 21-May 1 “Death of a Streetcar Named Virginia Woolf: A Parody,” Lean Ensemble Theatre at HHPS Main Street Theatre, 3000 Main St., Hilton Head Island. Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. $40 adults, $15 students and active military. Proof of vaccination

Through June 3 “Gullah Doll House,” exhibit celebrating Gullah heritage through doll-making, by Kerrie Brown, Art League Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. Hours Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Artist reception 5-7 p.m. April 6. academy@artleaguehhi.org

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Pluff Mudd celebrates 20 years during spring art walk

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MAY 4 – 29 GWYNETH J. SAUNDERS

Abstract artist Vickie Jourdan is the longest-standing member of the Pluff Mudd Gallery, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the beginning of Bluffton’s Spring Fling Art Celebration April 8-10.

By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR

When Lowcountry locals talk about pluff mud, they usually mean the soil found in the marshes and along the May River – dark, soft and so rich in nutrients from decomposed spartina grasses that farmers once literally plowed it into their fields. These days, Pluff Mudd also refers to a gallery on Calhoun Street that houses a rich and eclectic collection of art on display and for sale. When the Pluff Mudd Gallery first opened its doors, Bluffton was still one square mile with an infamous “State of Mind.” Now the community is a hub of artists, and the gallery with the piano on the porch is celebrating its 20th anniversary April 8, at the beginning of the Spring Fling Art Celebration. Vickie Jourdan, who has been the gallery’s general manager for most of her membership, is its longest remaining member and knows the background. “This was not an artistic community 20 years ago, but there was a group of artists (who) decided to find a venue to show artwork,” Jourdan said. The artists approached Stephen Loper, the owner of the Old Mercantile Building on Calhoun Street. He and his family lived up-

stairs but he wanted to rent the downstairs. “The group looked for a few other artists to get involved and start the gallery, because there were only about six or seven of us,” she said. A few years later, the gallery was able to take possession of its current location at 27 Calhoun St. and was able to expand the number and types of artists they were able to include. “The Mercantile was conducive to a certain number of two-dimensional artists because with the wall space, we always have hung salon style, which means floor to ceiling. We also had room for a few 3-D artists, but when we moved over here, we were able to accommodate more artists,” said Jourdan. The gallery now shows the works of 15 partners and five consignment artists; nine create two-dimensional art and the rest are 3-D artists. The artist partners have specific responsibilities, and not every artist who applies for a rare opening gets accepted. “We get a lot of inquiries about wanting to be here,” Jourdan said. “Artists are judged in, they have to be voted in by the 15 partners, so it’s not like we accept just any artist. They have to have something a little different.”

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GALLERY from page 3B Once they are voted in, each member artist must work the gallery two days a month. Also, Jourdan said, “they have to have the type of personality that can deal with the customer. But it’s worked out just wonderfully. I’ve seen over 60 artists come and go through the gallery over 20 years.” One of the artists whose paintings reflect her location thought she was retired when she moved here from Minneapolis in 2016. “I was asked to join in 2018,” said Nancy Carney. “I’ve been in other galleries, and I’ve owned a gallery, so I thought ‘all right.’ It has been beyond my wildest dream. First of all, I think the quality of Pluff and the art in general in this whole area is fabulous. One thing I think we do really well at Pluff is that we keep our diversity. I hear it from everybody who comes in – ‘you have such variety, and it’s so good.’” Jourdan started in interior design but began painting about 25 years ago. She’s changed from collages to creating large-scale abstracts as she listens to music by such artists as Bruce Springsteen and Barry White. Alyce Faye Jarrett, the newest member of the gallery, was selling her wire sculptures at

Lowcountry marsh scenes; photograph wildlife; create stained glass wonders; paint architectural details; mold clay into trays, mugs and plates with alligators, sea turtles and lighthouses; turn wood into beautiful cutting boards and bowls; hand-stain silk scarves; design jewelry; and make clocks. “That’s why I say this gallery has a lot of

variety,” Jourdan said. “Right now, we have a great group of artists, everybody is very helpful and involved. That’s why this 20th anniversary party is going to be so much fun.” Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.

Bluffton arts community celebrates spring HEFRENCHGUYPHOTOGRAPHY

Member artists at Pluff Mudd gallery on Calhoun Street celebrate the gallery’s 20th anniversary with a “Hats Off” salute.

the Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival when she was asked if she would be interested in joining. Other current partner members are Carolyn Alderman, Judy Blahut, Peggy Carvell, Margaret Crawford, John Crum, Cheryl Eppolito, Kelly Lukey, Colette Oliver, Jim Renauer, Blake Shattuck, Donna Varner and Doug West. Consignment artists are Linda Patalive, Patti Seldes, Hee-June Shin, Gini Steele and Sheryl Winn. Gallery artists use mixed media to portray

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Old Town Bluffton’s artists will put their best works on display during the Spring Fling Art Celebration, April 8-10. Dozens of the area’s talented visual artists will show off all manner of works, from paintings to pottery, and from photography to fashion, during the three-day event. Pluff Mudd Gallery is celebrating its 20th anniversary and will open its doors at 4 p.m. April 8 with a cake and cheers. The Old Town Spring Art Walk will run from 5-7 p.m. with shops and galleries open late, refreshments, new artists and plenty of music. Martin Park will be filled with Art in the Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 9. Several local artists will conduct demonstrations in their various media at the park as well as on gallery porches and lawns. There will be music to entertain visitors while downtown galleries are open. Historic Heyward House is once more offering house and walking tours through the rich culture and heritage that is Bluffton on Friday and Saturday. To schedule a tour, call 843-757-6293. On April 10, visitors can enjoy more live music and artists’ demos at the galleries from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information about the galleries, visit blufftonartsdistrict.com. For more information about Old Town, visit shopoldtownbluffton.com.

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Diversity Coalition hosts two concerts

The Diversity Community Choir will perform in the concerts April 29 and May 1.

The Lowcountry Diversity Coalition will host two concerts in one weekend, one at 7 p.m. April 29 and another at 4 p.m. May 1 at Christ Lutheran Church. The concerts include the same performers. The weekend programming, which includes a sold-out symposium on Courageous Conversations, explores strategies for developing and fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in Beaufort County. Attendees of the concerts are invited to experience the diversity of the sounds of the Lowcountry, with local soloists singing gospel, Latino, blues, Motown and American standards. Performers include Guillermo Brazon with a Latino student band, Raul Bradley,

Scott Gibbs, the Diversity Community Choir, Terry Herron, Marshell Mulligan, Nakika “Nicky” Riley and Rick Radcliff. The true “Diversity Experience” is the show, with a diverse audience, music and humor. Of note is the Diversity Community Choir, known for bringing people together. “This diversity, come-together moment is what we all work for,” said Terry Herron, an organizer of the event. “You’ll know it when you see it and hear it. It’s very uplifting.” Tickets are $20 per person and are available thru EventBrite at diversity2022. eventbrite.com For more information, call or text 843271-9919.

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Art Market returns to Honey Horn April 23-24 The Art Market at Historic Honey Horn, a juried fine art and craft festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 23-24. The outdoor art show will be held on the grounds of the Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head Island. More than 80 accomplished artists from the region and from across the country will be on site for this annual event. Visitors may stroll the pathways under historic live oaks to the artists’ booths to find that perfect piece of original art to take home. Fine art and craft in all shapes, sizes, styles, price ranges, and media will be available for purchase during this weekend. In addition to selling their original works, artists will also be competing for $5,000 in prizes This year’s Art Market will have works in the following media: oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media 2-D and 3-D, sculpture, photography, pastel, ceramics, wood, fiber arts, glass, metal, and jewelry. Erin Glaze is the judge for the show this

Timed tickets are available online at coastaldiscovery.org to make your admission easier and quicker. Food and beverages will be available from Mellie Mel’s, a favorite local caterer, and Odd Birds, offering coffee and baked goods.

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porary Initiatives and Public Engagement at the Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston. Rain or shine, the outdoor show is open to the public on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is a $5 per person admission charge.

While you are here, explore our beautiful grounds. Nestled within the arms of Jarvis Creek is this 68-acre parcel of land that has been known as Honey Horn Plantation for more than two centuries. It is the largest parcel of open land on Hilton Head Island and one of the last places where you can envision what the island was like before development. The oldest homes on the island, magnificent live oaks and ancient cedars, beautiful wide-open fields harken back to the days when this was a quiet agrarian community. The Discovery House at the Coastal Discovery Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For further information, contact Robin Swift at 843-689-6767 ext. 224.

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Nationally known sculptor to exhibit at Art League This spring, Art League of Hilton Head will be presenting “Peter Dallos: Flowering,” a series of metal sculptures of flowers in varying stages of blooming. The evocative and powerful collection explores the beautiful yet sometimes spindly and bizarre forms of orchids and forest flowers. The exhibit will be on display April 19-May 21. An artist’s reception, free and open to the public, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. April 20. “It’s not every day that we have an artist of this caliber exhibiting at Art League,” says Kristen McIntosh, Art League general manager. “Peter Dallos has had solo exhibitions in New York and Chicago galleries, has his work collected by museums, and has taken part in Art League’s Biennale and CraftHiltonHead, both juried shows. We’re thrilled to have him.” Dallos’ previous works explored dystopian themes such as the helplessness felt by individuals during war. His previous series include “Struggle” and “End of the Road.” His nine-sculpture War series – a

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Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. “Flowering” was inspired during his isolation at his North Carolina cabin during the pandemic. “I’m trying to gentle me down,” Dallos said. “Unexpectedly, the full isolation during the COVID year made me tranquil. Consequently, I moved on from the existential worries of previous work. The beauty of flowers engages me now.” Dallos’ success as a sculptor comes after 50 years spent as a professor of neuroscience at Northwestern University. He has written an autobiography, “I Was Here (Life, Science and Art in Turbulent Times).” Art League gallery is located at 14 Shelter Cove Lane, inside the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturay, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, and 90 minutes before every Arts Center performance. For more information, visit artleaguehhi. org.

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Sun City’s dance clubs prepare to ‘Ignite the World with Dance’

The Modern Ballet dancers rehearse for the Rainbow of Rhythm show April 8-9.

By Barb Le May “Legacy.” It’s a rather simple word that packs a huge punch. When a person passes, the mark the individual left on her/his world represents that individual’s legacy. Legacy is all about the richness of a person’s life, including what that person accomplished and the impact that person had on people and places. The Sun City Sundancers Club is celebrating its 20th year of dance, all due to the legacy of one petite woman whose impact was huge. Mary Maitland Kimball, a dancer, dance instructor and mentor arrived in Sun City two decades ago and formally introduced dance to the future dancers of our community. Fondly called “MM”, Mary created the annual Rainbow of Rhythm show held every spring in Sun City. This year’s show is dedicated to Mary Maitland Kimball’s memory and her legacy. This year’s Rainbow of Rhythm production is entitled “Ignite the World with Dance.” Each dance reminds one of flickering flames floating across the stage. The music is steamy, sultry and seductive. Costumes are ablaze in color, and nothing fires the imagination or arouses passion like dance does, especially when set to enticing, hypnotic music. The very thought of fire evokes strong feelings and emotions such as excitement, awe, warmth, and beauty. The thought of dancing also leaves one feeling those very same things. Many of our dancers have participated in the annual performance for many years. This new year has culminated in a great

deal of time spent preparing and fine tuning each dance. Most of the performers have attended dance classes via Zoom for the past two years. In-person dance classes have once again started, while wearing masks – not an easy accomplishment for many who struggle wearing a face covering. But the practice paid off and each routine could not be better. The instructors have taken dancers to a new level and have brought out some abilities that many of us didn’t know existed within. Tappers and cloggers dancers will ignite sparks across the stage as their shoes hit the floor in an entrancing, repetitive rhythm which will leave you mesmerized by its difficulty and precision. Ballroom, ballet, jazz, and square dancing will engulf viewers with floating flickers of beauty and peace and with colorful pieces of fabric moving and swaying to the music like bits of flame. This event culminates in the collaboration of four chartered dance clubs: Sundancers, Ballroom, Line Dance, and the Square Dancers and Cloggers. “Ignite the World with Dance” will be performed at 7 p.m. April 8 and 2 p.m. April 9t. Master of Ceremonies for this performance is Gwyneth Saunders. All performances will be held in Magnolia Hall, 114 Sun City Lane. Tickets are $15 per person, cash or check only, and are available at the box office, open 9 to 11 a.m. daily, and one hour prior to each performance. There is a group special for $120 for 10 people. To purchase tickets by phone or for additional information, call 843-645-1870.

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Kerrie Brown, a Hilton Head native and Gullah descendant, continues a family tradition and celebrates her heritage through making dolls with textiles. With snowflake eyes and triangle noses, these charming, oversized dolls are both a commentary on current times and treasured keepsakes of the past. Brown can trace her roots on Hilton Head Island since before the Civil War. For generations, the tradition of sewing has passed down through her family; she was taught the art of hand sewing by her great-grandaunt, and the use of a sewing machine by her mother when she was 12. “I always think about that time when I am making the dolls,” Brown said. Brown continues the tradition by hand making dolls in the Gullah style – with dyed muslin, patterned cotton, yarn and thread. “Gullah Doll House, a Collective Exhibit by Kerrie Brown & Friends” will be on display April 4-June 3 at the Art League Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway on

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