April 20, 2021 • Volume 24, Issue 8 • Complimentary • BlufftonSun.com
INSIDE • Red Cedar students set new Guiness World Record with cereal boxes 10A • Tour guide Bluffton Jack bids farewell to Lowcountry 14A • Local nonprofit sends loads of books to kids in Kenya 18A • On the Porch With ... Bud Mingledorff 23A • McKeever’s eclectic works on exhibit at Art League 4B
County seeks citizen input for 2040 comprehensive plan By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR
Beaufort County has drafted its 2040 comprehensive plan, and the document is now available on the county’s web site for review and public comments. Robert Merchant, acting director of planning and zoning, said the plan is based on what the citizens decide they value, and the plans needed to protect those things. “It is something that should be of interest to all people who live here, and all people who travel here and visit this region, because we’re responsible for keeping this treasure for people who come from other areas, to see the marsh and shrimp boats in the water,” Merchant said, “and we have an obligation to provide protection for the things that are the most valuable to this region.” A comprehensive plan is required by the state of South Carolina for all local communities that have zoning. Input and comments concerning the contents of the draft plan are required by May 7. “We start off with talking about natural resources, past efforts to protect natural resources, and where we see the biggest challenges in the future. A FREE ADMISSION!
new buzz word in planning is ‘resilience planning,’ and so this plan really focuses on those issues, tries to identify the threats, and takes actions to prepare for them,” said Merchant. Another feature is cultural resource and that covers everything from historic preservation to preserving active farming and fishing. There are still active farms on St. Helena and in the northern part of the county around Sheldon, as well as people who do small farming. “The county worked very closely with St. Helena Island and the Gullah Geechee people, and we are taking measures to help that culture thrive in the county,” Merchant said. “People come here expecting to see something different, and the more we lose those things that make us unique, the more we are then like any other coastal community.” Merchant said the department is truly interested in what citizens have to say. “We’re going to be looking at every comment over the next two months and making recommendations. The planning commission will be helping us with that process and then we’ll come up with a document that takes in all those comments,” he said. The state requires certain chapter top-
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ics to be included in any comprehensive plan. The chapter themes in Beaufort’s plan include: natural environment, cultural, mobility, economy, housing, community facilities (public utilities, energy audit, infrastructure, etc.), and the built environment (PUDs, subdivisions, etc.).
The draft is the result of a year of data collection, analysis, review, discussion and revision by the Beaufort County Planning Commission. “I always look at the comp plan as be-
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Come out of the fog, gather with dear ones, celebrate spring By Lynne Cope Hummell EDITOR
Have you experienced a sort of inexplicable lack of motivation, a touch of laziness, or an unidentifiable sort of brain fog over the past few weeks? I know it’s not just me, because I have spoken with a number of friends and acquaintances recently who brought up the subject before I did. We feel like there’s a pillow in our heads, suffocating our normal functionality. This is not like pregnancy brain, which occurs in many women because of the tremendous changes going on throughout her body. In that case, the best remedy is sleep. And it’s not like hangover brain fog, in which the entire body feels like crap because you drank too much. In this case also, usually the best remedy is sleep. At first, I thought it might be just one of those weird, lingering symptoms of the mild case of COVID-19 that I had over Christmas.
A quick internet search reveals that’s a real thing, according to a number of neurologists. I found a lengthy explanation on the Harvard University Health Blog. Dr. Andrew E. Budson started with this: “Brain fog is not a medical or scientific term; it is used by individuals to describe how they feel when their thinking is sluggish, fuzzy, and not sharp.” Exactly! He said brain fog has been described as similar to jet lag, or unclear thinking while sick, or sluggishness from medications – all of which cleared up with time, rest and recovery. But none of the other foggy folks I talked with had been infected with COVID. And that made me question if there’s something that’s just “in the air,” something we can’t quite identify, but recognize as an overall malaise. Of course, we all could have serious neurological issues and not know it. It could be old age creeping up, or an underlying illness about to explode inside us.
More likely, though, it’s something far less dramatic. Based on comments I’ve heard, most of us who feel foggy have 100 things going on with work, family, chores, and our brains are just on overload and a little anxious. I think I figured out what it is causing the fog. It’s spring. The weather has been getting increasingly nicer since late February, azaleas started blooming in March, and here it is April and, though the pollen is choking us, we want to break free and get out into our community. But at the same time, we feel stuck in the same sweats or yoga pants we’ve been wearing for a year. We can’t shake loose the hesitation (and sometimes fear) that has kept us in our homes, ordering groceries for delivery, binge watching Netflix because we were tired of the news. Last spring, we felt as if we were under siege from an unknown enemy, and certainly we were. We might have enjoyed our own
backyard, but we kept our distance even from family because we didn’t want to chance infection. We learned a new craft, remodeled the bathroom, read volumes of books, worked 800 jigsaw puzzles, and taught the children how to play an instrument and do their own laundry. Now, some restrictions are being lifted, lots of businesses have fully reopened, many folks have been vaccinated, and we feel a little more confident in once again getting together with family and friends – but we’re still hesitant. Dr. Budson gave some suggestions for clearing brain fog, including aerobic exercise (walking, running, swimming), eating a healthful diet of mostly fruits and vegetables, getting enough sleep, and participating in social activities. So, let’s do it! Let’s get back out there, gather safely and be social, and enjoy active life again. Maybe that’s just what the doctor ordered.
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Update on two current town concerns By Lisa Sulka CONTRIBUTOR
Even though these two topics have been addressed in the media and on all social media platforms, I wanted to write about each. They are: our town manager search and palm trees that line Calhoun Street. Town manager search. As you all know, we lost our Lisa Sulka town manager at the beginning of 2021. We immediately went to our human resource director to have her give us options on how to select our next town manager. Timing was of the essence, so we went to the Municipal Association of South Carolina to see if there was an executive personnel search company that was state approved. The reason we wanted to do this was twofold: We wanted an objective viewpoint on the applications, and we didn’t want to spend months putting out an RFP. Find Great People was our selection that matched all of our objectives and, as promised, they started immediately to post this opening in all of the publications that have candidates with interest. We now have a really good number of great applicants and will begin soon
to narrow those to a number we want to interview face to face. Once we get down to three applicants these names will be released to the media and, we hope, shortly after we will have a new town manager. Palm trees on Calhoun Street. This has been one of the most frustrating parts of being on council. Every five years one of our utilities, formerly SCE&G and now Dominion Energy, go through the state and trim trees so there are no branches hanging over their power lines. I am sure you see the results of their trimming all over South Carolina and I, along with you, really don’t like the look they leave behind. But I do understand that safety and continuation of service must come before beauty. This past few weeks they have been in sections of our town doing this trimming, and now they are back on Calhoun Street with the same issue we have had for more than 15 years, and that is the concern over the palm trees that line Calhoun Street, directly under the power lines. Dominion ( like other utility companies) has legal rights to do any maintenance they feel is required and they don’t have to abide by our town’s wishes at all. While our town pleaded with them about giving us a few more years to bury these lines, they didn’t agree, so several of these trees have now been removed. We also called our legisla-
tive delegation of Weston Newton, Bill Herbkersman and Tom Davis. They moved mountains and at least were able to speak to higher-ups explaining our position. As of this writing, we feel we made some headway on saving as many trees as we possibly can to give us time to complete our streetscape project. Also to clarify, no palm trees on the east side of Calhoun Street will be touched, as they have no power lines above them. Thanks to George Haslam and Michael Reynolds, we are planning on relocating as many of the bases of the palms as we can to an area near Calhoun Street to create a special memorial for our heroes lost in World War I. My hopes are we can create a story board or plaque that adequately expresses our thanks and gratitude to these fallen heroes. I know this isn’t what we all wanted, but looking ahead and trying to make good of a very bad few days, I feel this is a great idea and I am so grateful for the suggestions from these two Blufftonians. I hope this sheds factual light on any questions you may have on either of these topics, and remember we are always here to talk or email if you have any concerns. Lisa Sulka is the mayor of the Town of Bluffton. lsulka@townofbluffton.com
Letter to the Editor To the Editor: Earle Everett had a reasonably good letter published of late, lamenting the lack of cogent civics education in contemporary schools. He opined that children “have a right to wonder and question if our democracy is working.” Regrettably, he later indicates the founding fathers enshrined our freedoms in law “in order to build a democracy for all.” While perhaps well-intentioned,
these statements are grossly inaccurate. Nowhere in our Constitution, Bill of Rights nor even the Articles of Confederation is the word “democracy” used. Democracy is two Airedales and a cat voting on what to have for dinner. Instead, the geniuses who gave us the rule of law and substantial restrictions on government (most of which are now ignored) in the Constitution gave us a republic.
As Justice Scalia once said, words have meaning. Mr. Everett will doubtless concur after a brushing up on the sacred document which did indeed give us the liberty to learn about civics, and much else.
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Spring has sprung! What’s the best part, and the worst? 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
Lisa Johnston, Akron, Ohio: “The best is all the sunshine. The worst, I’m assuming, is the Palmetto bugs. I hear about them a lot.”
plain fun questions. You might see us anywhere around town, with notepad and camera, randomly seeking out folks who are
Pastor Glen Traywick, Rise Up Christian Fellowship, Ridgeland: “Pollen is the worst thing, and the best thing is that everything is coming alive. People are coming outside.”
willing to participate. If we find you, we hope you will want to respond. For this issue, we are celebrating spring. During a visit to The Grind,
Brian Gouty, Bluffton: “Best thing is it brings freshness of the year, families are outside, together. The worst is pollen.”
we wanted to know: “What’s the best, and the worst, part of spring?”
Justin Malkiewicz, new to Bluffton: “Worst is no-see-ums! I’ve never experienced them before. Best is golf – I love playing a good round of golf.”
Bryan Rollins, Bluffton: “Absolutely the worst thing is pollen. The best is seeing people out again after the winter.”
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PLAN from page 1A ing at a minimum a vision for the community, but it is also important to have a document that provides a direction you want to go in,” Merchant said. On the county website are three related documents. The draft Envision Beaufort County 2040 Comprehensive Plan gives deals with policies and actions. A county atlas provides snapshots of several of the chapters in the plan. The third document is the action plan play book – a checklist for all of the actionable items in the plan. The primary focus is on things like land use, environmental protection, and how to protect cultural resources. “It also looks at economic development or the lack of. And how to provide affordable housing,” he said. “We see that as something necessary for a sustainable economy, that the people who work here can afford to live here.” The plan governs unincorporated Beaufort County – those swaths of land that are not part of the county’s municipalities. While there is interest in what happens in towns such as Bluffton, the county’s impact is where it has jurisdic-
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tion, whereas the incorporated towns have the tools to affect their own future developments and policy decisions, Merchant said. “We’re still trying to prioritize those plans, but it covers the time frame, how much it’s going to cost and who should
do it – which department, is the county working with state, is it county only,” he said. “We’re trying to be specific with who is the one to accomplish the action.” Merchant said it is important for citizens to get involved with planning for
the future. “One of the things that we’re finding is what usually gets people concerned about the local community is when something happens in that local community. They see a forested area cleared, or they see a development they don’t like,” said Merchant. “We have had tree preservation requirements for a long time, and probably what people are not seeing is what things would look like if we had not done anything. If they got more involved in the local community, they would have a better idea of what measures have been taken.” To review the comprehensive plan as well the playbook and atlas, visit envisionbeaufortcounty.com. To provide comments and suggestions, email robm@bcgov.net or by mail to Beaufort County Planning and Zoning Department, P.O. Drawer 1228, Beaufort, SC, 29901, no later than May 7. For more information, call the Beaufort County Planning and Zoning Department at 843-255-2140. Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.
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Red Cedar Elementary students help unload the more than 6,000 boxes of cereal donated to Bluffton Self Help.
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The idea began with a mid-February Facebook post from Red Cedar Elementary School parent alum Mindy Winn. A school had lined up 400 cereal boxes down a hallway and made them fall like dominoes. It’s exactly the kernel of creative possibility that the school’s principal, Dr. Kathy Corley, lives for. She presented the idea to her team of educators, and just seven weeks later, with the help of all corners of the Bluffton community, the Red Cedar Foxes had set a new Guinness World Record. The school’s students and staff collected more than 6,000 boxes of breakfast cereal and set a new world record for most cereal boxes fallen in a heart-wrenching series of attempts on April 5. “It’s the kind of thing that happens when you have an amazing team. Everyone owned a piece of this,” Corley said. “And then once we put it out there, it was just the kind of thing that everyone wanted to be a part of.” Businesses from Hargray to Publix and neighborhoods from Hidden Lakes to
Berkeley Hall all contributed cereal boxes. The top cereal-collecting class, Kristen Howell’s first grade crew, won a pizza party and a chance to pie Howell and Corley in the face thanks to their 712-box haul. For the innovative educators at Red Cedar, the attempt had the perfect combination of education, community service and fun. Students used math and science to find just the right way to make the rows of boxes topple. They wrote letters that were attached to the boxes donated to Bluffton Self Help. And they learned selflessness in donating 6,153 boxes of cereal that BSH executive director Kimberly Hall said will provide upwards of 40,000 meals to local families. Dignitaries such as Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka and Beaufort County School District Superintendent Frank Rodriguez were on hand to witness the attempts. Police officers and firemen helped reset the lines of fallen boxes after five failed attempts over the first hour of trying. “It got a little hairy there. I now know what my teachers feel like when I come in to audit a class,” Corley said of trying to accomplish the feat in front of her bosses.
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CEREAL from page 10A “But our staff, our kids never wavered.” The sixth time proved to be the charm. After barely cracking 1,000 boxes fallen in any of the previous attempts, cereal engineer Christopher Ratzel and a team of volunteers marveled as 3,730 boxes toppled. That broke the previous Guinness World Record for most cereal boxes fallen in a domino fashion set by H. Frank Carey High School in Franklin Square, N.Y. They made 3,416 boxes fall in 2017. The record was even once held by a U.K. division of the cereal giant Kellogg’s. “We all would have loved to demolish the record and have all the boxes fall, but it was incredible to see everyone’s hard work pay off,” Corley said of the pending record (the school went through a meticulous application and verification process and is awaiting official word that the feat has been certified). “Our students and staff accomplished a great deal through this initiative. Perhaps most important, they gathered over 6,000 cereal boxes which they will donate to Bluffton Self Help,” said Rodriguez of the accomplishment. “That means that they are helping those most in need in our local community. Students learned about compassion and great citizenship as a result. And, oh yeah, as an added bonus, they hold the World Record for a cereal domino drop.” Both students and staff immersed themselves in cereal science for seven weeks. They took lessons of force and action taught in fourth and fifth grade to account for the momentum gained as the boxes fell. And they learned the ins and outs of proper formation. “The mega Cheerios boxes, if they’re all in a row, it’s a problem. They slow down and stop falling. We found that the generic Raisin Bran had more raisins than the Kellogg’s and Post, and putting them in between the Cheerios, because they’re heavier, that made things happen,” Corley said. “And we learned that Fruity Pebbles cannot be trusted. They just didn’t want to stay standing up.” Students spent weeks crafting messages and drawings that will be attached to each box, providing a personal attachment between the students and recipients. “We donated water to troops in Afghanistan years ago and I had an Army officer
More than 6,000 cereal boxes were set up for the attempt; and these are some of the 3,730 that fell to set a new Guinness World Record.
call me. He had received the water after a horrific day in the field,” Corley said. “He said those messages meant the world to him and his fellow soldiers. So we had to make that happen here.” Every box also has a QR code that links to the video showing the world record being set. Media outlets from Miami to Cleveland to Los Angeles and Tokyo picked up the good news story, showing staff wearing cereal-themed T-shirts and Corley donning a Tony the Tiger facemask. The students finished delivering the final boxes to Bluffton Self Help right before spring break. “It was an incredible thing to watch these kids. I am so blessed to get to work with a staff that never stops challenging themselves and the kids,” Corley said. “If you have the ability and authority to make stuff happen and there’s no downside to doing it, you should always make good stuff happen.” Tim Wood is a veteran reporter and proud Red Cedar parent alum. His favorite cereal is Cocoa Puffs, though he has been on a Frosted Flakes roll of late. Contact him with story ideas at timwood@blufftonsun.com.
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Bluffton Jack bids farewell to Lowcountry with final tour By Amy Coyne Bredeson CONTRIBUTOR
A team of local pediatric therapists was able to get in on Bluffton Jack’s final tour. It wasn’t his typical tour, though. This time it was a scavenger hunt through Old Town Bluffton. After a “lunch and learn” April 9 at FARM, the staff of Lowcountry Therapy Center was introduced to Bluffton Jack, a 19th century character played by Bluffton resident Rodney Vaughn of Bluffton Jack’s Old Town Tours. Bluffton Jack shared his story with the group of occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech-language pathologists before explaining the rules of the game. The son of a sharecropper, Bluffton Jack was born Sept. 25, 1855, in Bluffton. As he did for his tours, Vaughn hosted the entire scavenger hunt in character. “The tour is really not just a dry history of Bluffton,” Vaughn said. “Since it’s all told in first-person perspective, it really is very entertaining.”
around town dressed in his 1800s garb. When she was thinking about possible outdoor team-building activities to do with her staff, she thought of Bluffton Jack’s tours. “I think it’s important for people to learn a little bit more about the history of Bluffton,” Dolnik said. “My fifth grader is learning a lot about the Civil War and the Revolutionary War, and so much of that history happened in this area. I mean, the Secession tree is on my friend’s property, where the South seceded.” Dolnik said the scavenger hunt was the best team-building event her therapy center has done yet. They do these activities at least once a year. In July, Lowcountry Therapy Center will celebrate 11 years in business. COURTESY LOWCOUNTRY THERAPY COURTESY LOWCOUNTRY THERAPY About 40 staff members participated in A team of staffers from Lowcountry Therapy As part of their scavenger hunt and tour with the scavenger hunt. There were six teams. pose for a selfie with Bluffton Jack (in the hat) Bluffton Jack through Old Town Bluffton, a Each team was given a printout with facts during their recent scavenger hunt through Old team of staffers from Lowcountry Therapy took about Bluffton that they could use to find Town Bluffton. a selfie in front of Church of the Cross. answers along the way. Lowcountry Therapy Center founder Dolnik had never been on one of Vaughn’s and speech-language pathologist Jessi tours but had seen the historic portrayer Please see JACK on page 16A
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JACK from page 14A The goal was to find 10 historical landmarks in Old Town Bluffton. To begin, someone from each team would use a cell phone to scan a QR code, which would give them a clue about the first landmark. As they found each structure, they had to take a group photo in front of it and scan another QR code. Each time they completed one of these tasks, the teams received points. “The clues were written in first person,” Vaughn said. “So, if they’re looking for The Store on Calhoun, the clue might say, ‘I was constructed in 1914, and I’ve served many owners throughout the years. If you needed to buy milk and eggs, I was the place to go.” When the teams of therapists made it to The Store, owner and longtime Blufftonian Babbie Guscio came outside to say hello. The scavenger hunt lasted about 90 minutes. When the teams were finished finding all 10 landmarks, they met at Dubois Park for an awards ceremony. The first-place team won a trophy. Unfortunately for Bluffton, the scavenger hunt was Bluffton Jack’s final act here.
Vaughn had to suspend his tours in March 2020 because of COVID-19. He agreed to do this last event only because he was fully vaccinated, as were all of the Lowcountry Therapy staff. After 14 years in the Lowcountry, Vaughn is now planning to move to North Carolina to be closer to family. Originally from western Kentucky, Vaughn quickly fell in love with Old Town Bluffton when he discovered it. He was a member of the Rotary Club of Bluffton and served as president of the Old Town Bluffton Merchants Society. He was the arts and entertainment reporter for The Bluffton News on WHHI-TV and an instructor for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of South Carolina Beaufort. Vaughn is also the co-founder and producer of a theatre company based in Ridgeland called Coastal Stage Productions. “I’ve really enjoyed being able to do it because I love the history of Bluffton,” Vaughn said. Amy Coyne Bredeson of Bluffton is a freelance writer, a mother of two and a volunteer with the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance.
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Nonprofit seeks to send thousands of books to Kenya schools By Edwina Hoyle CONTRIBUTOR
“Focus on the outcomes, not the obstacles.” This is the mantra of Bluffton resident Roy Austin, founder and chairman of Libraries For Kids, a local nonprofit organization that supplies books to schools in underdeveloped countries in Africa. Libraries For Kids celebrates its second anniversary this month, as well as amazing progress they have accomplished. Austin went on an African safari three years ago to see the magnificent animals. He wasn’t particularly interested in experiencing the culture or exploring the villages – until a visit to a school in Kenya. The teacher explained that textbooks are shared – sometimes 20 to 30 students share one textbook – and the rural schools don’t have libraries. “The image in my mind was that the strongest kid controls the book,” Austin said. He also saw that the children were eager to learn, friendly and smart. They
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had no electricity or internet and without books their education would be limited. This stuck in Austin’s brain after he returned home, and he couldn’t let it go. So he founded Libraries For Kids. Austin’s goal was to collect old encyclopedias and other books and send them to the rural school he had visited. He had a
vision to broaden the educational opportunities for students in Africa, and two years later unbelievable milestones have been achieved. The organization’s vision is to increase the ratio of students to textbooks from 30:1 to 1:1. By last September, Libraries For Kids had enough books to fill eight
huge cargo containers. Each container contains 32,000 books to be delivered to 200 schools. Austin said that eight containers will supply 1,600 libraries and impact 250,000 students. The goal for 2022 is to supply books to 6,700 rural schools in Kenya that will impact more than a million kids. Austin did some research and discovered another program, Books for Africa, and decided to partner with them. Books for Africa takes care of the shipping for Libraries for Kids. The cargo containers are shipped one at a time because unpacking the container and delivering to rural villages is labor intensive, particularly because the only mode of transportation they can use to travel through the jungle is motorcycles. Through the generosity of donors, Libraries For Kids was able to hire an operations coordinator named Frances Wanjiku. She had responded to a post
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get books to children. “I knew many would appreciate, I just didn’t expect the numbers to be as overwhelming! Teachers have reported having an easier time helping kids learn new words, thanks to the encyclopedias.” Wanjiku is grateful for the work of Libraries for Kids, and recognizes the positive impact the work has had on students and teachers. “The presence of the storybooks has challenged the children to want to read and practice speaking English,” she said. “Teachers are happy to open the school library once every week for the students to borrow different books during the lockdown. Those in grades 6 to 8 visit frequently and in large numbers. They also hold study groups at schools whenever possible. … Libraries for Kids is truly God-sent.” The books that are shipped are supplemental reading to enhance the schools’ curriculum, to do research and to read for pleasure. Funds are also now available to provide textbooks. The schools can order textbooks through Wanjiku to ensure that
they get to the schools. Libraries For Kids will be expanding its operations to Rwanda and Uganda soon, and a former student of Austin’s wife, a college professor, will serve as the coordinator. “He’s very excited to be a part of our mission,” Austin said. The man is originally from Rwanda and values education and the opportunity to expand opportunities for learning. “There have been amazing, unexpected consequences of supplying libraries to such poor schools,” Austin said. “The teachers themselves are using supplemental reading materials for their own learning and class assignments. And parents are now coming into the schools to read after hours.” Libraries For Kids is changing the world one mind at a time. “God keeps opening doors and we keep walking through them,” Austin said. For more information, visit libraries4kids.com. Edwina Hoyle is a freelance writer in Bluffton.
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New group links holistic businesses with community By Edwina Hoyle CONTRIBUTOR
A new organization in our community is celebrating its first anniversary and seeking new members. The Holistic Chamber of Commerce is open to like-minded individuals and businesses that care about the community, are heart-centered, and have a holistic mindset. Laura Shofroth “This organization is open to anyone that cares about health, people and planet,” said Laura Shofroth, president of the organization. “We serve to provide a bridge to those services that are holistic, have an eco-friendly product, service or solution for our community.” Membership is not restricted to any particular types of business. “Holistic means different things to different people,” Shofroth said. “We even
have a handyman in our group who cares about people and the planet.” Shofroth is an herbalist, health and life coach, motivational speaker, author, and founder of The Miracle of You, a holistic health coaching program. She was diagnosed with a terminal illness 20 years ago that had no conventional cure. “I just believed that the body could heal itself, so I took a step back to begin my healing journey and learned about food and toxins,” she said. “We aren’t taught that.” When she discovered the Holistic Chamber of Commerce chapter in Charleston, she found a cause near and dear to her, and now her focus is promoting the new chapter in Bluffton and on Hilton Head Island. “Our momentum is growing and my goal is to increase our membership to 50 this year,” Shoforth said. She said current members are “an eclectic group. Our members include naturopathic doctors and chiropractors, health and wellness coaches, yoga teachers, elder care staff, healers who work with essen-
tial oils, and massage therapists. Anyone who provides services that don’t hurt the environment are welcome – for example, a landscaper that uses organic fertilizers and pesticides.” Monthly networking and business-building meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month, usually at a local restaurant, where every effort is made to use social distancing and keep attendees safe. This year was challenging for the new group due to COVID-19 and most meetings were on Zoom. “Our meetings provide fellowship, support, business-building tools and resources and member spotlights and sponsorships,” Shofroth said. “Since we are part of a global organization, there are many opportunities for members to share their gifts, services and businesses.” Christine Strong, owner of Essential Strong, joined last July. “I really like the support, networking and community to promote my business,” she said. “The online chapter has been fantastic to reach
out across the country. The chamber is a wonderful way to put yourself out there without going out there by yourself.” Shofroth said that in addition to monthly meetings, the organization offers teaching events and community awareness events. A health and wellness is being planned for May that will include exhibitors and vendors. The global Holistic Chamber of Commerce was founded 10 years ago by Camille Leon and now boasts more than 60 chapters in the U.S. and Canada. “It’s a global, online community where members can post their services. Local memberships provide automatic global access,” Shofroth said. “It’s a great hub. We also have great networking, speakers, we spotlight businesses, and use Facebook and social media.” For more information about the organization visit HolisticChamberofCommerce. com or email Shofroth at hiltonhead@ holisticchamberofcommerce.com. Edwina Hoyle is a freelance writer in Bluffton.
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Choosing Bluffton, Mingledorff traded ‘purgatory’ for paradise By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR
The spacious home on Myrtle Island provides plenty of light, scenic views of the May River, and – when the front and back French doors are open – admission to some of the local wildlife. “When you open up the house you get everything from the outside,” said owner Bud Mingledorff. “We get the birds, the squirrels, wharf rats, snakes. We do have screens on some of the windows, but if you open the French doors, everything can come in.” He grew up in Savannah but his family spent every possible weekend on the water in Bluffton, where his grandfather owned nine lots on Myrtle Island. “Being river rats, we always wanted to come over and go to the sand bar, be out on the river,” he said. The family were no strangers to Bluffton’s charm.
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His grandparents moved from Savannah, and literally built the United Methodist Church on Calhoun Street. “We just restored the Graves House as a donation to the church. It’s now the parsonage next to the church,” said Mingledorff. “When my grandchildren go to church there, they are the fifth generation of the family to attend the UM church.” When the family visited, the focus was always the water. “On Myrtle Island we had no tennis, no golf. When we came here it was 100% on the river,” he said. “In those days, I don’t know why we didn’t worry about drowning like we do now. We didn’t have captain’s licenses. We were lucky to have life preservers on the boats!” As a child, the river played a big part at meals. “It was typical Southern fare. We’d
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PORCH from page 23A have roast beef, pork chops, fried chicken, fish,” he said. “We would eat a lot of fish. We were catching trout and whiting and flounder. Sometimes we could catch a significant number of sheepshead around some of the structures.” They used to go crabbing and cook the crabs in a big washtub. “We’d catch them and put them in a vegetable basket so they could breathe. And then you’d take them and dump them in the hot water, and you’d have nightmares about that,” he laughed. “Then we learned how to pick them. As an adult, I discovered the oyster house has picked crab so we don’t pick crabs anymore. It’s not all mutilated like it is when we’re trying to get it out of the shell.” The fun continued in Mingledorff’s teen years. “When we would go out at night, all the teenagers would park and watch what we would call the submarine races. They would park down here at Alljoy,” Mingledorff said. “I’d have a little girl with me on the boat and we’d be chug-
ging down the river, and all of a sudden all of these headlights would come on. And it was all the other teenagers trying to ruin my ride on the river with their headlights.” For a few years, some local teens were partying on Belfair Plantation. The Mingledorff family had paid $50,000 for the 2,600-acre property, which then included the Sheridan Office Park and Belfair Shopping Center acreage. “Today (Belfair) is 1,100 acres. We were the last family to own it. We were scorned because we were a Bluffton family who sold out to developers,” he said. “Truth of the matter is, we couldn’t afford the inheritance taxes. In the 1980s, inheritance taxes were 45% of everything you owned, and were due eight months from the date of death – in cash.” Some local residents remember going to Belfair. “A guy that works for me grew up on Hilton Head, and said they used to hit on all the tourist girls. They’d take them to the ‘Murder Mansion’ on Belfair.
There was this alleged murder at the mansion,” Mingledorff said. “It was abandoned, nobody owned it, and it was in ruins. He would take girls over, and it was spooky. It had cobwebs, pieces of the side of the mansion were falling off.” Some time after the Mingledorffs purchased Belfair, over on the island, a young developer was getting started. “Charlie Fraser, when he first developed the island, he put beach front lots on sale for $25,000, and we laughed at him. Those lots today are worth four or five million dollars, so we missed that train because we had the local blinders on,” he said. “We never imagined Yankees would come down here and pay $25,000 for a postage stamp lot.” Mingledorff is currently chairman of the board of the family company, Mingledorff’s, Inc., a leading distributor of HVAC and plumbing equipment in the Southeast. In addition to operating in 35 locations, the company has full distribution rights for Carrier and Bryant in parts of Alabama, Florida and Southeast Mississippi.
Mingledorff spent much of his career running the business from its headquarters in Atlanta. Moving to Bluffton permanently was not the plan, as he and his wife, Shirley, had built a house – designed to hold grandchildren – on Lake Lanier outside of Atlanta. However, Shirley, who grew up in East Tennessee, loves the coast, he said. Over the years, the Mingledorffs would vacation at the beach. That continued with their two sons, and for 20 years or more they stayed in condos at South Beach on the island. “When the kids were coming out of college, they decided they wanted to come work at Mingledorff’s in the regional office in Savannah, so we followed them, built this house and moved into it in 2010 after we sold the lake house,” he said. “This place had a draw to it, so I tell everybody I served my 40 years in purgatory in Atlanta before I could get back to the paradise.” Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.
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Home builders group honors members at annual banquet Members of the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association (HHAHBA) held its annual installation and awards banquet Feb. 11 at the Palmera Inn & Suites on Hilton Head Island. The 2021 officers and directors were installed and awards were presented to the Builder and Associate Members of the Year, along with several other awards presented to active HBA participants. The Associate of the Year and Builder of the Year honors are presented to individuals for their outstanding dedication and contributions to the HBA, the community and the building industry at large. The 2020 Associate of the Year award was presented to Dan Monroe with Lowcountry Home Magazine, an honor he’s received before, in 2000. Of note, during the presentation, were his efforts in recruiting nearly 350 HBA members over the years. The 2020 Builder of the Year award was presented to Brandon Edwards with Element Construction, currently the vice president of membership on the HHAHBA’s board of directors and a national delegate
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Thompson, builder director with Compass Custom Homes. Every year the HBA president has a chance to recognize an individual who he or she feels has greatly contributed to the success of the association during their year in leadership. This year, Matt Bader with Full Circle Development was the recipient of the “Iceberg” Award from out-going president Dave Gaal of Gaal Custom Homes & Remodeling. Bader was honored for his service as a two-term vice president of membership during an international pandemic. “Bader never skipped a beat. He shows up for his fellow industry partners at the HBA and is a great asset to our association,” said Gaal. HBA Ambassador of the Year Sara Broman was recognized for the fierce and passionate dedication she brings to making HBA membership a great experience for all members. Her tenacity and can-do spirit were extremely instrumental in the continued success of the Ambassadors Club in 2020. For more information, visit hhahba.com.
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Music & Memories Virtual Gala set for April 30 Tickets are still available for this year’s Music and Memories Virtual Gala, the largest annual fundraiser for Memory Matters, a nonprofit brain health and wellness organization located on Hilton Head Island. The live-streaming event will begin at 6 p.m. April 30 from the SoundWaves Performing Arts Center stage on Hilton Head via YouTube. Tickets are $50 which includes, for local guests, a complimentary appetizer basket and a bottle of white or red wine that can be picked up prior to the event. This reimagined gala will not only highlight the music performance of the popular John Brackett Quartet, but attendees will also be able to participate in the Tunes & Trivia Contest, an online auction highlighting more than 90 fabulous items, an online raffle, and the Win Prize Wheels spin.
“We were hoping to have this year’s gala in-person, but the health of our community is more important,” said Mary Doyle, executive director of Memory Matters. “Our staff has done such an amazing job with re-inventing a funfilled evening that I know everyone who watches will thoroughly enjoy.” Kris Allred, WSAV-TV chief meteorologist, will be emceeing the event. For more information about the event, online auction, how to register, and purchase raffle tickets, visit mymemorymatters.org.
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Noteworthy • VITA will be offering free tax preparation services through the tax filing extension of May 15, 2021. Site locations providing services beyond April 15 include: • Beaufort Library, Mondays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through May 10 • St. Helena Library, Tuesdays 12:305:30 p.m. through May 11 • Lobeco Library, Saturdays 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through April 24 • Deep Well Project, Hilton Head, Tuesdays 4-6 p.m. through May 11 (drop off only) Clients must bring a photo ID and social security card for every person on the tax return. For a full list of what to bring, visit irs.gov/Individuals/Checklistfor-Free-Tax-Return-Preparation. The Lowcountry Area VITA Coalition in collaboration with the IRS, United Way of the Lowcountry, the Beaufort County Human Services Alliance and has provided free tax preparation since 2008. IRS-Certified Tax Preparers prepare and e-file returns for those who made approximately $72,000 or less ($120,000 filing jointly), people 60 and older (no income limit), disabled, and the limited-English speaking community. Last year, more than $4.5 million dollars were returned to Lowcountry residents, saving nearly $1 million in tax preparation fees. For more information visit vitalowcountry.org or contact program coordinator Theresa Jackson at lowcountryvitacoalition@gmail.com or 843-321-9071. • The Bluffton Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society will hold meetings at 7 p.m. Mondays at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 351 Buckwalter Parkway. The chorus is open to both men and women, ages 18 and older, who have an interest in singing a capella harmony. For more information, contact Jack Barton at bearfan194242@gmail.com or 404915-8939. • Maye River Quilters will meet via
Zoom on May 1 at 10 a.m. To get a link for the meeting, visit mayeriverquiltguild.com. For more meeting dates and times, and for membership forms to join the group, visit the website or call 843-5301244. • Planning is under way for a Lowcountry Chronic Pain Support Group. Meetings will be held twice a month via Zoom to begin with, and then move to in-person later. The group is intended to provide a safe and confidential place to share with others who understand chronic pain, promote self advocacy and discuss coping strategies. Those who are interested in learning more and participating in the group may contact Bob Fortier at 843-290-7556 or rdfortier@twc.com. Fortier is a certified support group facilitator by the American Chronic Pain Association, a part of the Stamford University Hospital Pain Management group. • Dr. Al Segars will present a program titled “Human Impact on Lowcountry Wildlife” at 2 p.m. April 21 in-person at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, and virtually. Dr. Segars, retired veterinarian with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, explores the impact Lowcountry residents have on wildlife, whether local, regional or international. He discusses “unintended consequences” of our lifestyles and how we can become better stewards of wildlife that live in and visit our beautiful home. The cost of the program is $7 in-person and $5 virtual viewing, and reservations are required by calling 843-6896767, ext. 223. The museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head Island.
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Business Briefs • SCORE SC Lowcountry will present a free Zoom workshop on QuickBooks Invoicing, Tips and Tricks from noon to 1 p.m. April 22. Financial consultant Chuck Emery will present a deep dive into the best practices and tips about QuickBooks Invoicing. The free session is for anyone working with Intuit QuickBooks or who is curious about how QuickBooks Invoicing works. Session highlights include seeing practical applications in action and hands-on demonstration using the software. There is no charge, but advance registration is required at sclowcountry.score. org. Since 1964, SCORE has helped 11 million entrepreneurs to start or grow a business. SCORE’s 10,000 volunteers provide free mentoring, workshops and educational services to 1,500-plus communities nationwide. For information about the local SCORE office, call 843-785-7107 or visit sclowcountry.score.org.
• Pamela Battaglia has joined Re/ Max Island Realty, partnering with Toni LaRose-Gerken in Sun City. Battaglia has more than 17 years’ experience as an award-winning, top producing Realtor. A senior real estate specialist, Battaglia has sold more than 200 adult community Pamela Battaglia homes in New Jersey. Using her degree in interior design, she offers free staging for every listing, as well as comprehensive marketing, including a Matterport 3D tour on every property. Battaglia can be reached via email at lowcountryhomesbypam@gmail.com. • Victoria Pieczko has opened Victoria’s Treasures, an upscale consignment store, at 3147 Argent Blvd., Suite 1, in Hardeeville. The eclectic store offers both new and
consigned furniture, home accessories, art and jewelry. Seasonal brand name women’s clothing and purses are now being accepted for consignment. Pieczko grew up in High Point, N.C., the furniture capital of the world, and has collected art from known international artists. She is a retired healthcare executive, now pursuing her creative passion. Hours of operation are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 843-645-2244, email victoriastreasures7@gmail.com, or visit victoriastreasuresllc.com. • Minto Communities USA, builder and developer of Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, has received eight 2021 Eliant Homebuyers’ Choice Awards. Eliant Homebuyers’ Choice Awards are presented each year to home builders judged by their own home buyers to have provided the best customer expe-
rience. Winning home builders were selected based on results from 170,000 surveys administered by Eliant to all recent homeowners of more than 185 major home builders throughout the U.S. In the High-Volume Builders categories, Minto received a second place Purchase Experience Award, third place Design Experience Award, fourth place First Year Quality Award, and fourth place First Year Customer Service Experience Award. In the Single Division Builders category, Minto won a fourth place award in the Eliant Overall Home Purchase and Ownership Experience Category. Three Minto construction representatives received Construction Representative of the Year awards: John Ferguson received first place in the Medium-Volume Survey Responses category; in the High-Volume Survey Responses category, Daniel Bugher received second place, and David A. Williams received fourth place. Minto Communities USA is based in Florida.
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LCAHY hosts May Day 5K May 15 The Lowcountry Alliance for Healthy Youth (LCAHY) is partnering with Beaufort Memorial Hospital to host its May Day 5K run, walk and jog May 15 in Bluffton. All ages are welcome, and runners may bring strollers and dogs. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness and funds for the local organization that engages the community in preventing and reducing youth substance use and abuse and related risk behaviors The race will begin at Oyster Factory Park and wind through the streets of Old Town before finishing at Oyster Factory Park. There will be five waves of 50 people to ensure safe distancing. “It has been a tough year. I know people are ready to be social. This race is a perfect opportunity to have some fun and
bring more awareness about LCAHY and what we offer our youth,” said LCAHY president Wendy Cummings. The cost for the race is $30. T-shirts will be provided to all participants registered by May 4th. To register, go to runsignup.com/Race/SC/Bluffton/BlufftonMayDay5K. Late registration and packet pick-up will be May 14 at Palmetto Running Company from 3 to 6 p.m. There will be no same day registration. While the monies raised will help maintain LCAHY’s ongoing mission, it will also help fund its annual program that highlights an outstanding high school senior involved in the Teens for Healthy Youth clubs in local high schools. For more information, email lcalliance4healthyyouth@gmail.com.
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• Lilly Strickland and Shelby Wielgus have joined the staff of the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. Strickland has joined the chamber as its visual content manager and will oversee the organization’s in-house recording studio, and produce visual content for its various communication channels. The studio has green screen capability and is available for community rental. Strickland graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in visual communications and previously worked as a creative content specialist at a local paving company. She is also a freelance photographer/videographer.
Strickland is a graduate of Hilton Head Christian Academy. Wielgus is the new membership executive at the chamber. She was hired at the organization in 2019 as public relations coordinator. In her new role, she will be a part of the membership team’s efforts to deliver benefits to chamber members. A native of Colorado, Wielgus is a graduate of Elon University and was previously an intern at the chamber. • Margaret Skalla has opened The Bluffton Barkery, an online store that offers healthy, homemade gourmet dog treats. Skalla also offers her products at local markets. Treats are made with primarily organic ingredients and baked in small batches. Skalla has several years’ experience in the food business industry and cooking. The online store is found at blufftonbarkery.com. For more information, contact Skalla at margaret@blufftonbarkery.com or 843-422-4007. Phone orders are accepted
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. • Chef Scott Hastings and his wife, Jennifer, have opened LuLu Kitchen at 890 William Hilton Parkway on Hilton Head Island, in the Fresh Market shopping center. Chef Hastings is an award-winning chef from the Hamptons of Long Island, N.Y., where he catered to Scott Hastings prominent celebrities and professional athletes for many years. His focus will be on exquisite cuisine made of the freshest ingredients, in an eclectic setting. Danny Pustovit has joined the staff as general manager of the new restaurant. A credentialed wine sommelier, Pustovit is a long-time New York City restaurateur. LuLu Kitchen is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday thru Saturday, with brunch
served Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information and reservations, call 843-802-4340 or visit lulukitchenhhi. com. • Andrew Hillis has joined Coastal Care Partners as operations manager. He will oversee the nurse-managed aging services company’s operations in Savannah, Bluffton and Hilton Head Island. A native of Savannah, Hillis previously was a sales representative and marketing consultant at Green Frog Sleep Center, where he also oversaw day-to-day sales in store and marketing directives. Other work experience includes sales lead and community outreach at Pace Lighting and Home, and serving as a community liaison for sales, marketing and charity partnerships. Hillis studied Contemporary Worship Arts at Truett McConnell University in Cleveland, Ga., and vocal performance at Armstrong State University. For more information, visit coastalcarepartners.com.
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HEALTH
Occupational therapy for autism helps maximize independence By Jesse Ausec CONTRIBUTOR
April is both Autism Awareness Month and Occupational Therapy Month – and it couldn’t be a more fitting duo of observances. Occupational therapy (OT) is a critical component of treatment for many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a developJesse Ausec mental disorder that affects communication and behavior. To be diagnosed with ASD, a person would have demonstrated difficulties with three areas of functioning: social interaction, communication, and restrictive/repetitive patterns. Symptoms might be present as early as 16 to 18 months of age, and can include speech and language difficulties, such as the absence or delay of speech, difficulty with normal back-and-forth conversation, inconsistency with eye contact, gestures and facial expressions, and repeating words and phrases. Children with ASD might also: • Experience difficulty with imaginative and interactive play skills. • Have an unusual interest in specific topics, items or parts of toys. • Prefer routines and having things completed in a certain order or manner. • Avoid or seek different sensory experiences, such as not responding or over-responding to sounds, textures and movement. • Visually inspect or admire objects or parts of objects. Screening and testing for the disorder can begin as early as 18 months of age and continue on into adulthood. It’s crucial to identify and diagnose ASD at an early age, when the brain is more malleable and the opportunity is
greatest for learning new skills. Think of a brand-new container of Play-Doh as compared to an older one. While the ability to change the brain exists throughout an individual’s lifespan, early childhood is when the brain is most responsive to neuroplasticity, the ability to rewire, adapt and change the connections within their brains. Early identification and diagnosis also provide a child with the opportunity to access a variety of services, including applied behavioral analysis and physical, speech and occupational therapies designed to maximize the child’s skills and potential. Occupational therapists are experts in social, emotional and physiological effects of illness and help individuals of any age maximize their independence, safety and success by completing necessary and meaningful daily activities or “occupations.” For children, these activities might include playing and socializing with peers, completing school-related fine motor tasks, such as writing and scissor use, and completing self-care tasks, such as dressing, grooming and self-feeding. Pediatric OTs address all of these types of skills through fun, playbased activities. In older children and adults, occupations can include activities of daily living (ADL’s: bathing, dressing, grooming) as well as instrumental activities of daily living which are more complex and include managing finances, driving, laundry, shopping and managing medications. Since autism spectrum disorder often interferes with a person’s ability to successfully engage in a wide range of daily tasks, OT plays a critical role in helping them obtain their maximum potential. Jesse Ause, MS, OTR/L, C/SI is a certified occupational therapist with Beaufort Memorial HealthLink for Children in Beaufort and Bluffton.
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WELLNESS
Caregivers need support as much as those being cared for By Laura Kaponer CONTRIBUTOR
Support systems create the foundation of any recovery. The more diversified the support system, the stronger the foundation. At the heart of some support systems are caregivers. “In my world, caregivers are typically family members who provide care for their loved ones who Laura Kaponer suffer from serious psychiatric illnesses like schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder and major depression,” said Kathy Day, founder of the nonprofit organization Pro Caregiver Consultants. Her journey began in 2010 when a family member developed schizophrenia. Day believed the best way
she could support her family member was to educate herself on this lifelong condition. Unfortunately her initial discoveries were very disheartening. At the time, there were no tests to reveal the specific natures of the illness. Additionally, family members are often completely shut out of the treatment process if the one experiencing the illness is an adult. Treatment can be less effective without the full perspective of the situation. The irony is that family members get admonished for being too involved when their very involvement is so limited. It was easy for Day to feel powerless when the system prevented her from helping someone who was too sick to help themselves. There are unique challenges a caregiver faces when their family member has a mental illness. “In no other illness do families have to call law enforcement to help get treatment for their loved one,”
Day said. The mentally ill person might be taken away in handcuffs to a facility – which Day feels further criminalizes them, with strict visitor restrictions and having personal belongings searched when she is able to visit. The added stigma of the nature of the illness is a contributing factor to “caregiver burnout.” With physical illnesses, often community members band together to offer an additional layer of support to the caregivers; however this is not the typical case when it’s a mental illness. There is such a deep misunderstanding as to what mental illness is and isn’t, including the validity of the severity of the health condition. Caregivers, just as much as those with the illness, need support too. It’s not always the condition itself that amplifies the burnout as much as the fractured system. Day found the best support was seeking out others in her situation through
avenues such as Facebook support groups. Through these private groups there was a feeling of safety to be transparent in her experiences while connecting with others who could relate. Day learned that certain behaviors she might have found jarring by her family member were actually quite common. There was a strength in shared experiences. The best advice Day received early on in her caregiver journey was to depersonalize the process. Her loved one is an entire person outside of their illness. There is no blame to be given to either her loved one or herself. “You can hate the symptoms and still love the person,” she said. “You should, in fact.” Laura Kaponer is a mental health advocate and social media blogger, as well as a volunteer with the local chapter of NAMI. #LauraKaponeris1in5 (as 1 in 5 Americans have a mental illness).
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BEAUTY
Avoid bad habits that allow you to sabotage your own hair By Joy Ross CONTRIBUTOR
Bad hair care habits are self-sabotaging. They prevent your hair from being its shiny, healthy best. Plus, these bad habits make your stylist’s job so much harder. Hair is delicate. Coloring, bleaching, inexpensive shampoo and conditioner, repeated heat processing – and even the environment here in the sunny South – will eventually take its toll on the hair. There are many hair care habits that can either keep your hair in great condition or damage it. You decide which you would prefer. Are you guilty of any of the following? If so, please stop. It’s the little things that can make or break your hair health. Putting your hair in a ponytail constantly, especially in the same spot, will cause breakage, especially if your hair is highlighted. When you pull your hair too tight repeatedly, breakage occurs,
especially in the crown area, and can also weaken the hairline, causing the follicle to be damaged and recede. Eventually hair loss can be permanent. Varying the position of the ponytail – or, better yet, eliminating the ponytail – will make your hair happier. The claw type clips are worse. They go into the hair, grabbing it while breaking the hair that’s in the way of it closing. Of course, it goes without saying that at-home color and bathroom trims are a huge “no.” Kitchen magicians always end up spending way more money and time in the long run. I know salon services can be costly. However, conscientious stylists use the best products on the hair and try to only do what is necessary. It doesn’t make sense when you spend money getting great salon color, cut and style and then go home and use crappy over-the-counter shampoo and conditioner. The reason you can buy a liter of sham-
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poo at a store for $6 is because it’s filled with waxes and oils that make the hair feel good but only cause buildup. It might have one good ingredient, but the rest is filler. Hence the bargain price. Bargain shampoo will dry out your hair, strip your color, and be extremely counterproductive. Whatever you use, do not shampoo ev-
ery day. Dry shampoo helps in between. This helps keep hair healthy, color lasts longer and saves money on shampoo. Your hair will not get oily after it goes through a few cycles of weekly or bi-weekly shampooing. The oil is the scalp’s defense to it being constantly shampooed. It’s fine to rinse, but don’t shampoo every day. You will thank me in a few weeks. Your hair will look and act better on the second and even third day. Your hair is the most fragile when it’s wet. Do not brush or pull your hair when it’s wet. Brush when dry, wide-tooth comb with wet hair and don’t pull tangles. Be gentle. I hope this helps you to understand how important these few stylist pet peeves will make your life easier, your hair more cooperative, and your stylist ecstatic. Joy Ross is owner of Style It Salon in Old Town Bluffton. styleitsalon.com
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FAITH
Like Thomas, many in faith community express doubts By Jon Black CONTRIBUTOR
Sometimes, the claims of the faith community seem to be too fantastic to believe. In my tradition, we boast about a God who sets the captives free, transforms lives, mends broken hearts and resurrected Jesus from the dead. Most of the members of our faith Jon Black community will not hesitate to posit these issues as facts. However, some of our neighbors struggle to accept these claims. The assigned Biblical passage for a recent Sunday presents the story of the Apostle Thomas. Some call this passage the story of Doubting Thomas. I am not into name calling. I
also believe that every person of faith experiences seasons of doubt. Therefore, I have entitled this story, Thomas the Modern Apostle. Here are the crib notes: Jesus died a horrific death on the cross. Jesus’ disciples feared for their lives and went underground. After a few days of hiding, most of the disciples gathered in a small room to check in with each other. Thomas missed the meeting. However, to the disciples’ amazement, Jesus showed up. He was alive and well. Later, the group would tell Thomas about this meeting. Thomas questioned the validity of their claims. In this story, Thomas is much like our neighbors. We live in a world where empirical data drives our understanding of reality. The scientific method that moved society from the Dark Ages to Modernism was based
on collecting, organizing, testing and presenting data. There is an assumption that what is true for one is true for all. For example, gravity works the same in America as it does in Asia. In Thomas’s mind, no human had ever been crucified, certified as dead, buried for days and returned to life. He needed proof of such a claim. He needed to see the nail prints in Jesus’ hands and the scar in his side. Thomas could not accept the word of the faith community alone. All of us in organized faith communities live with this reality. Many of our neighbors are not willing to accept our faith claims without empirical evidence. They want more than our word or our stories about certain religious experiences. In this story about Thomas, Jesus makes a point of providing Thomas with the data Thomas needed to accept the reality of the resurrection.
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But Jesus also realized that this process cannot be repeated with every Thomas on the planet. The believers would have to provide those in their world with the evidence they needed. Believers would have to show their scars. I came to faith because a young adult named Lewis Gay lived an exemplary life before me. He never preached or invited me to attend worship with him. I watched him struggle with several hard life blows, but he seemed to have an inner strength and a faith that I did not have. His scars were the proof I needed that there was more to life. I was Thomas, and I accepted the evidence that Lewis Gay had a connection with God. The evidence was undeniable. The Rev. Dr. Jon R. Black is senior pastor at Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church in Bluffton.
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PETS
Fact and fiction about dogs, their vision, sleep, allergens By Abby Bird CONTRIBUTOR
There are many pieces of information on dogs that we have either taken as truth or might need to question. We have either learned these things as kids or recently, but in either case they are certainly worth addressing. “Dogs are colorblind.” In fact, this is partially true. Dogs see shades of gray and brown rather than some specific colors but can still differentiate by the shading. Certain colors can be seen distinctly, such as various shades of blue, yellow and violet. I try to buy toys in those colors. However, dogs are red and green color blind. They can’t tell the difference. “Let sleeping dogs lie.” We have all heard this expression from a young age, often taught it by our parents. Don’t wake the dog! In fact, the direction should be more precise: Don’t TOUCH a
dog while they are sleeping. If you need to awaken them, do so by sound, not touch. Dogs have a very high startle reflex and, when they are touched while sleeping, they might react by turning and biting whatever is touching them. They don’t even realize it is you – they are just reacting. Make sure kids know this very important rule. “Doodles are hypoallergenic.” Poodles crossed with almost every breed have been in high demand for years. People often get them because of the perception that they are hypoallergenic and don’t shed. This is not true across the board. Some might be, but some might not. Dander can cause an allergic response in a person. We think of poodles as having hair, not fur. But if they are crossed with a fur breed, then your dog might not be hypoallergenic. Many people get these dogs and still can have an allergic reaction. The best bet if you are highly allergic to furry dogs is to get a
cross of two hair dogs, not fur. This reduces, or in some cases eliminates, fur. Kennel cough Most of us get our dog vaccinated against kennel cough once or twice a year. But our dogs often come down with kennel cough anyway. Kennel cough is a contagious range of bacterial-viral upper respiratory infections.
One specific is Bordetella, which has a vaccine. Some vets treat with antibiotics and some do not. In either case, keep the dog away from other dogs until the infection runs its course and your dog can resume dog-to-dog play. Sometimes it is worse and dogs need to be treated longer. In other cases it just goes away without treatment. Take the dog to the vet anyway at the first signs. It is like kids getting colds when they go to school. In all likelihood it is going to happen, so please don’t panic. But if the dog is vaccinated, why do they get the cough? This vaccine is not highly effect – in truth only about 60% to 70%. In addition, not all upper respiratory infections are Bordetella and the vaccine doesn’t work on other infections. Get your dog vaccinated anyway. Abby Bird is owner of Alphadog Training Academy. AlphadogTrainingAcademy@gmail. com
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COLLECTING
Collecting is more fun when couples search together By Jerry Glenn CONTRIBUTOR
Last week, we had the pleasure of having lunch at Hilton Head Island’s newest restaurant with a collecting couple we’ll refer to Jack and Jill. This couple splits their time between their Hilton Head home and New Jersey. They now have what can be best described as two mini-museums filled with ultra high-quality artifacts. When asked why and how did you get started in collecting, the answer was very much like most collectors. Jack said, “As a young man, I loved the New York Yankees and wanted a signed baseball. It mattered not who signed, just as long as it was a Yankee. When I got the Andy Carey ball, I wanted another – and another!” Jack said he now has 30-plus signed Yankee baseballs. That is just the beginning, as along the
way he found out about painted baseballs by Charles Fazzino. Jill appreciates artistic items and encouraged Jack to expand his Fazzino baseball collection. Jack and Jill now have on display more than 100 of these beautiful pieces of art. During the past 30 years, Jack and Jill have enjoyed the search for popular sports uniforms, bats, footballs – you name it. Unrelated to the aforesaid, Jack has a collection of many thousands of matchbooks and boxes collected while on business trips around the world. He does not know exactly what to do with them, and smiles as he asked, “Any ideas?” It’s always interesting to hear stories of what and why one collects. Jill turned the tables on this writer and asked “What was the genesis of YOUR collecting habit?” That happened in 1965 in Saugatuck, Mich., in an antique book shop that sold magazines. While leafing through a copy
of Delineator, we found a decorative ad for a soap that bore our surname. We thought we should get it and frame it for our bathroom. That’s all it took to get us to look for interesting old ads. We ended up like Jack and Jill, not having space to add to our collection of posters, ads, and old country store items. The end result was that we
opened the Cinnamon Bear Country store on Hilton Head Island in 1988. In closing, here’s some collecting news: 1. Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA, the largest sports card authentication and grading company in the world) has ceased accepting items until further notice, as they are 11 months backlogged. 2. Many coin dealers are 4 to 6 weeks behind in shipments because of orders. 3. Kovels’ antiques experts advise that the market for Hummels, those charming figurines, is still down because of ample availability, but early editions are up substantially and selling for thousands. If your collection has the “full bee” (without Goebel) mark, you may rejoice. During these unsettling times, put some joy into those drab days and enjoy your collections with your partner. Jerry Glenn, former owner of Legends and Reminisce gift shop, currently is appraising trading card collections.
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NATURE’S WAY
You’ll know the old-timers by the salt water in their veins By Collins Doughtie CONTRIBUTOR
It appears that whenever I write about my early days growing up here, my email box nearly explodes asking for more, more, more tales from those early days when Hilton Head Island was a fledgling community. It’s like y’all can’t get enough! Sadly, this time around it was the passing of Shirley Carter who inspired me to write about this wonderfully gentle woman who was a fixture during the early days of Sea Pines. She was slender, soft spoken and Southern through and through; it was virtually impossible not to feel like she was the perfect wife and even more perfect mother. As with so many long-term relationships, the rigors of my own daily life interfered with keeping in close touch with the Carter family. I am sure you know what I mean, especially when someone’s passing brings on a sense of guilt that I should have taken the time to at least pay a visit or two. Talk about a family that is tied to the water, the Carters have salt water in their veins. Shirley’s husband Eddie was one of only four charter captains on Hilton Head in 1964. Retired now, his first boat was called the Pilot Boy; he later on upgraded to another boat called the Point Comfort, which he ran until 1998. It took Shirley’s passing to make me hop in my car and make a trip to visit the family. Thankfully Eddie and I have stayed in touch via Facebook and occasional calls, but it had been some time that I had seen Eddie
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Bubba, Eddie and Jeff Carter on the dock at the Carter pond in Ridgeland.
and his two sons, Bubba and Jeff, who had flown in for their mom’s service. Sitting down with all three was just what the doctor ordered to ease my guilt. Bubba, who is renowned as one of top billfish captains in the world, had flown in from his home in Costa Rica with his beautiful Venezuelan wife Viviana, while Jeff had arrived from Key West, where he, too, captains a boat. Both boys started chartering here before heading elsewhere, which certainly helps my cause when I fish in the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Mexico or other faraway port. Whenever I go to one of these places to fish and local captains ask me where I am from, the first question is always the same, “Do you know Bubba or Jeff Carter?” When
I answer “yes,” they just about trip over themselves to guide me to hot fishing spots. To further illustrate Bubba’s accomplishments, he has been honored by the International Game Fish Association (IGFA), has caught marlin of more than 1,000 pounds, and in the past year landed 28 blue marlin in one day aboard his boat, the Tijereta. That is insane! Sitting with them and sipping sweet tea, we reminisced about days long gone. Looking at Eddie’s scrapbook, his hand-carved animals from – of all things – a peach pit, shaped with nothing more than a pocket knife, it just felt good. One conversation led to another and another and even so far as girls that both Bubba and I once dated (at different times, of course).
After nearly two hours together, we took a walk down to Eddie’s huge pond that borders right up to the Coosawhatchee River. Knowing I am a flounder freak, Eddie has been urging me to come try my luck for years. After seeing his beautiful spread and that impoundment, there is no stopping me now. I’ll bet there are some double-digit flat fish in there, along with some monster redfish. Why did I wait so long to go see Eddie? We shared the ocean in those early days when Hilton Head was little known, and it’s getting harder and harder to find the ever-diminishing pod of early islanders. Our roots include a place that is barely recognizable from what you see today – and that history is worth preserving. That one visit has inspired me to visit others from those early days and rattle loose stories that I can share with you. Lastly, on a very different subject, just a reminder that the fourth annual Run For The Bulls mahi tournament to benefit the Waddell Mariculture Center is scheduled for May 15. Registration is limited to 30 boats, with a first place payout of $20,000. Last year’s participants have first shot getting in but only until April 28, at which time boats on the waiting list can get in. The event will be held at Palmetto Bay Marina. To get on the waiting list, call me at 843-816-6608. 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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Getting children involved in golf offers many benefits By Jean Harris CONTRIBUTOR
One of the things that all parents want for their children is to develop into responsible adults. Golf is a game that has a standard of behavior conducive for the positive development of children. One of the greatest reasons for getting your child involved in golf is the quality time that families can spend together on a golf course. My son and I are very close due to the many hours we spent on the golf course talking about what was going on in his life. Now, he is doing the same with his children. I am also fortunate to spend time with my two grandchildren on the course. Golf is truly a game for generations. Reasons why golf is a great game for children: • Since golf is a slow paced sport, you have time to chat with your child during the round.
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• Golf teaches a child that they, alone, are responsible for their actions. Parents can reinforce this by letting them know that you can’t blame coaches and other players for the results like you do in team sports.
• Golf is a way to get your child involved in fitness by walking the course with them. Make sure they carry their bags during the hole. • Parents would rather have their children
involved in a sport like golf instead of playing the latest video game on the couch. • Children are less likely to get injured playing golf than they would playing football, soccer or basketball. • Golf is a great way to teach friendly competition. Giving your child a number of strokes allows them a chance to beat their parents or other siblings. • Golf allows you to be in the great outdoors. Being outside has many physical benefits. Make sure you get your child in proper equipment. Cutting down adult clubs are too heavy for children. You can get golf clubs in every size, so there is no reason not to get the family playing together. Once you get your children excited about golf, I suggest getting them involved in an organized youth program such as the First Tee, PGA Junior League or LPGA Girls Golf. Dr. Jean Harris is an LPGA Master Professional and teaches at local courses. jean.golfdoctor.harris@gmail.com; golfdoctorjean.com
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REAL ESTATE
How much commission should you pay to sell your home? By Larry Stoller CONTRIBUTOR
The real estate commission is the agent’s fee for service. It’s a percent of the sale price and it is agreed upon at the time of the listing. Every seller has the right to negotiate the commission, just as every agent may hold fast to his or her fee. Commission could be 7%, 6%, 5%, more or less, and it gets paid to the listing brokerage upon successful closing of the real estate transaction. That means it gets paid to the real estate company, not the agent. The company and agent will have a commission agreement in place which will determine their split. Fees and commissions are independently established and usually
based upon the quantity and quality of services provided. There are two rates of commission that one should be aware of: 1. The rate of commission that the seller will be required to pay to the listing company, and 2. The cooperative rate of commission that the listing company will pay to the selling company that procures the buyer. For example: When a $300,000 home with a 6% listing fee gets sold, the listing company will receive 6% ($18,000). Of that 6%, a certain percentage represents the co-op commission (e.g., the commission that is paid to the selling company that brings in the buyer). If that co-op commission is 3% (and
both buying and selling agent have a 50% commission agreement with their brokers), then the commission will be split four ways, with each broker and agent receiving $4,500. In the above example, if the listing agent brought in the buyer (which in some geographic areas is called a “hogger”) then the listing broker and agent would receive $9,000 each. One might think that different commission rates are based upon the services that a real estate brokerage provides (e.g., some companies are full service, others might offer fewer services). One might think that more commission paid equates to more services received. But that is not always the case, and savvy sellers should always compare the commission that they are paying to
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Art League member Joan Moreau McKeever will showcase her artwork in her exhibit, “Taking a Leap; The Art of Discovery,” on display at Art League of Hilton Head Gallery through May 1. McKeever is a well-rounded artist whose work is sure to appeal to a wide audience. Loose or precise brushstrokes with vivid or muted colors; serene Lowcountry landscapes in oil, acrylic or pastel; or brash, whimsical collages made of washi tape – McKeever does it all. “I experiment. I take risks. I am constantly trying new media and techniques,” she said. “I am still searching for ‘me.’” A Connecticut native, McKeever was first introduced to art by Ted Davies, a renowned woodcut artist, and has been creating art ever since, whether in the form of paintings and collages or commercial
advertising and graphic design. She ran two advertising agencies before moving to the Lowcountry and returning to fine art. McKeever was recently inducted into the National Association of Women Artists. Art League Gallery is now open every day: Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m., and 90 minutes before every Arts Center performance. Art League is located mid-island inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane on Hilton Head Island. Art League of Hilton Head is the only 501(c) (3) nonprofit visual arts organization on Hilton Head Island with a synergistic art gallery and teaching Academy. For more information, visit artleague hhi.org or call 843-681-5060.
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‘Surveying the Lowcountry’ exhibit celebrates spring
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“Surveying the Lowcountry,” the current exhibit at Four Corners Art Gallery on May River Road, celebrates spring and art by presenting a show that represents highlights of our local environment. Three talented and award-winning artists have converged with a collection of works from their perspective of the Lowcountry. The three participated together in a plein aire outing April 9, hosted by Four Corners at Wright Family Park, inviting local artists to join them. Stephanie Amato, recently featured in Southwest Art magazine, is featured in the exhibit. Amato started her career in illustration and graphic design, which inspired her to continue to paint in her free time. Her career has now turned her into a full-time painter, as she has been able to establish herself as a fine artist. Amato has been awarded signature member of American Impressionist Society, resident member of the Salmagundi Club NYC, associate member of Oil Painters of America, along with numerous others. Amato’s alla prima style is mostly impressionistic; her reaction to the subject injects energy into the painting and expresses her love for the process. She loves landscape, florals and figure work. A resident of Tybee Island, Ga., Marc Hanson is new to the Lowcountry area. A native Californian, his painting and style have varied – much like his life living in Minnesota, Colorado and Mississippi. He paints in oils and, most recently, acrylics.
Hanson has also been awarded recognition by Oil Painters of America as a Master Signature Member, having won several awards of excellence in nationally recorded shows. As a nature lover, he uses the brush to convey the excitement of the scene onto a canvas. Not only does he work as a painter, but Hanson also teaches workshops nationally, encouraging the artisans to examine their subject matter and apply various principles to their technique. Jill McGannon paints her subjects in a style that gravitates towards light and atmosphere. A graduate and post grad of the University of Georgia, with a Master’s in fine art drawing and painting, McGannon has been practicing her craft for more than 30 years. Her geographic location has inspired her work has to be primarily focused on the Lowcountry, as she has been coming to Hilton Head Island since the early 1980s. McGannon tries to find a place of unparalleled beauty and expresses that with her paintbrush onto the canvas. She seems to seek light through the sunrises and settings she views through the oak trees and on the water. Her work begins mostly plein air and then moves into the studio for the expansion onto a larger canvas. She has been awarded many times in both local and national shows, including Oil Painters of America. “Surveying the Lowcountry” will hang through April 30. Four Corners Gallery is located at 1263 May River Road in Bluffton. For more information, visit fourcornersgallerybluffton.com or call 843-757-8185.
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