May 3, 2022 • Volume 25, Issue 9 • Complimentary • BlufftonSun.com
INSIDE • Law enforcement staffing a national battle for recruiting 12A • New golf event created to benefit national service dog organization 20A • Long-awaited Garden Tour is back
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• Beach fun day for all planned for June 27A • Local teen turns art passion into milliondollar sensation 34A
Hurricane season begins June 1; have you begun preparing? By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR
It’s been a minute since a hurricane has seriously threatened Beaufort County. Bluffton was fortunate in 2020 and 2021 to not deal with hurricanes and the pandemic at the same time, but one can never be too prepared for something as unreliable as a hurricane. The hurricane season begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30, with historically the most active months for the Lowcountry being August, September and October. Local agencies and communities are making sure critical information is handy for residents. Bluffton will host a week-long #ReadyBluffton Preparathon on its social media
platforms from May 9 to May 13 with a culminating free community activity May 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oyster Factory Park. “The best antidotes for the unpredictability of hurricane season are preparation and a plan,” Mayor Lisa Sulka said. “As a town, we are every resident’s partner in preparation, for our goal is to mitigate personal and property damage in every storm. This Preparathon and Saturday’s event are great opportunities, especially for new residents who are new to hurricanes, to be informed and have the tools ready for anything Mother Nature brings.” “Each hurricane, as with any critical weather event, is a unique event with
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Hurricane Matthew hit Bluffton and Hilton Head Island hard on Oct. 8, 2016, flooding many areas, uprooting a number of trees, and snapping others, like this one in front of the Spartina store on Calhoun Street
Town hosts ‘Movie Nights’ at local parks starting this month The Town of Bluffton will host six movie nights starting this month, to bring Bluffton families together in Town parks throughout the remainder of 2022. The evening events will include activities for children in addition to family movies. “These movie nights are a celebration
of our beautiful parks as they provide a perfect venue to bring neighbors together after two years of being apart throughout the pandemic,” said Town Manager Stephen Steese. “The fun begins an hour before each movie with bounce houses and games. The movie nights are perfect complements to Bluffton’s culture
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of enjoying the outdoors together as a community.” The schedule is as follows: May 20, 6-8 p.m.: “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” at Buckwalter Place Park. Includes bounce house and games starting at 5 p.m. June 17, 6-8 p.m.: “Encanto,” at the
Field of Dreams at Oscar Frazier Park. Includes bounce house and games starting at 5 p.m. Additional movies will be offered in July, September, October and December. Families may bring chairs and blankets as well as refreshments.
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SUNNY SIDE UP
The best Mother’s Day gift of all is right in front of you By Lynne Cope Hummell EDITOR
(Editor’s note: This column was first published in 2013.) Mother’s Day is billed (probably by Hallmark) as a time for us to send cards and give gifts to show our appreciation for all that our moms have done for us. In preschools across the country, children shape and glue and paint sweet Mother’s Day presents that only a mother could love. Hip teens buy gift cards to Mom’s favorite coffee joint or bookstore. Those mothers who are no longer with us get their share of gratitude too. I think a lot about my late mother around this time of year. Now that I’m an experienced mother (for 30-plus years now), I get why she was such a great mom. As kids, my siblings and I would shower her with gifts and cards and flowers, and she was always so delighted to receive
these tokens of our love. She would ooooh and ahhhhh over the silliest handmade macaroni necklaces and zany handprint aprons and still-sticky magazine photo collages. We would be all proud of ourselves for giving the best gift she had ever received, because she made each of us feel that our gift was indeed the best. Beyond Mother’s Day, my mother made each of her six children feel that we were her favorite – even though there was an unwritten rule that moms can’t have favorites. But somehow, Mom managed to sidestep the rule. I was special because I was the first baby of her union with my father. She had two children by a previous marriage and Dad already had a daughter. For a time, I was both the oldest and the youngest. And I was the only one born with naturally curly blonde hair. Surely these things made me her favorite. But she had other favorites too.
The eldest was her beautiful stepdaughter, so responsible and kind, with whom she formed an instant and lasting bond, not as “steps” to one another, but as mother and daughter. Next was her firstborn, her biological daughter, the spunky, fun-loving, thrill-seeking one who joined the Marine Corps at age 18. Then came her first son, the handsome athlete with a rich singing voice, the takecharge guy who Mom hoped would be a preacher. He became a big-city mortgage banker instead. After me came her baby son, who was a bit shy and reserved, but adorable, loving and had a big heart. Finally, there was the baby of the family, the sweet, golden daughter who always stayed close to home – the one who would end up taking care of our parents when the rest of us couldn’t be there. All Mom’s children were favorites. How could she pull that off? How can
anyone? I think the first step is to recognize what my mom knew long ago: a mother’s children are her greatest gifts. Mothers are given these precious, helpless little souls to nurture, teach and love. As they grow into the people they will become, mothers continue to nurture and guide them, encouraging all along the way. A mom will find those unique attributes of each child and let that one know why and how he or she is special. She will emphasize the positive characteristics, encourage the uniqueness of each child, celebrate each talent. She will discourage bad choices but still love unceasingly a child who makes a mistake. Moms, your best Mother’s Day gift is standing right in front of you, holding a carefully wrapped, beribboned and overtaped package. The best gift of all is that child, beaming with pride, confident in being your favorite. Happy Mother’s Day.
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Grants offered to preserve historic resources By Lisa Sulka CONTRIBUTOR
The Town is currently offering a Historic Preservation Grant Program to owners of “contributing resources” in the Old Town Bluffton Historic District. These grants will serve to financially assist in the preservation, restoration, or rehabilitation of these structures so that, collectively, these Lisa Sulka places will continue to represent the history of Bluffton. Bluffton currently has 82 structures on its list of contributing resources, which means these homes, churches, schools, and other resources (i.e., non-structures
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for up to $30,000 for residential structures and for up to $20,000 grants for non-residential/commercial structures. Historic Preservation Grant Applications are available on our Town website at townofbluffton.sc.gov by searching “HP grant program.” The owners of the 82 contributing structures, as well as members of the public, are invited to an Open House to be held at 6 p.m. May 12 at Town Hall. in Council Chambers. The address is 20 Bridge St. Glen Umberger, the Town’s historic preservationist, will discuss details about the grant program. Please RSVP by May 6 by contacting Umberger at gumberger@townofbluffton. com. Lisa Sulka is the mayor of the Town of Bluffton. lsulka@townofbluffton.com
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which include the Heyward and Huger coves) significantly contribute to Bluffton’s history and tell a story about our collective past. Without these resources, meaningful components of Bluffton’s history would be lost. Whether you are on Broadway or in Bluffton, the template to attract tourism and economic development all starts with historic preservation. Decades ago, New York’s Broadway District was crime-ridden. Then, the historic preservation of its theatres began – and now look at its decades-long prosperity. It’s the same template with Bluffton. Preserve your “sense of place” with historic preservation, tell the story of your community and pride, and prosperity follows. Bluffton’s Historic District represents our town’s past, present and future. Owners of qualifying structures in the Bluffton’s Historic District can now apply
To the Editor: We are in the process of forming an a cappella mixed chorus in Bluffton and want to invite our neighbors to join us. Bluffton is a growing community that needs local groups that can represent our community as well as give the community a family-oriented activity. We will be meeting weekly at Lord of Life Church, 351 Buckwalter Parkway, across from the Publix grocery store. We meet on Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. The chorus is open to anyone age 16 or older. Music is prepared for four-part mixed voices. We are a registered chorus with the Barbershop Harmony Society and we are an active member of the Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. We also are going to be actively supporting the addition of the new performing arts center in Bluffton. We hope we can prepare this new chorus to perform at this new venue. That is our goal. The present members of this new mixed chorus are existing BHS members. Our director has more than 50 years’
experience with the society and presently the director of the Sun City Harmonizers in Sun City. If you love music and a cappela harmony, this may be your favorite activity. No singing experience is needed. No tryouts are required – just come to sing. Jack Barton, President Bluffton To the Editor: Yay! The sea turtles are returning to Hilton Head Island! At the same time, some shore birds are leaving for upper or outer regions to nest. Some may wish to stay here, but there is too much human activity on our beaches for birds to find a peaceful place to raise their kids. One potential beach habitat is the spit on Port Royal Plantation shore near Fish Haul, a popular bird hangout. In midApril the horseshoe crabs laid thousands of nutritious eggs there, gobbled up by threatened red knots and piping plovers, among others, who stop over on Hilton
Head to refuel for their arduous journeys north to nest. The birds were constantly disturbed by beachgoers. A meager area is posted there, vertically, to cordon off a tiny dune area – a poor configuration and unused. Perhaps a better idea would be to arrange the posts horizontally across the point to protect the entire small spit so the winter and summer birds can live undisturbed. The beach extends for miles. People can go the other way. I discovered a willet nest there last spring, but it was trampled. This April I saw four Wilson plovers who are potential nesters there, if protected. But unlike some other coastal communities, nesting shorebirds are virtually ignored here. Cannot we humans share a portion of the beach with the birds? We recreate there and then go home. The beach is their home and they are fast running out of space. Where will they go?
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Sometimes, we just can’t help but laugh out loud 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
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Nancy Carney, Bluffton: “In a meeting where I’m supposed to be quiet – and I’m sitting next to one particular friend. And she knows who she is!”
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Murray Sease, Bluffton: “At my father’s funeral, sitting in the front row, my then 3-year-old raised his arm in what looked like a Hitler salute. I was horrified, but couldn’t help laughing.”
Claus Newman, Bluffton: “A guy was sitting in front of me in a work meeting. I tied one end of a piece of twine to his belt loop and one to his chair. When he got up and dragged the chair with him, we all laughed.”
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HURRICANES from page 1A dynamic variables,” said Town of Bluffton Emergency Manager Stephen Combs. “People may say, ‘Well, the previous ones weren’t so bad, so I will just ride this one out.’ Generally, once an individual has endured a hurricane that threatens their personal and property safety, they typically regret the decision and choose to never stay home again.” Emergency management emphasizes that the first 72 hours after a storm are very hard on the individuals who remain behind, since most local, state, or federal assistance won’t arrive until after 72 hours. Sun City Hilton Head residents will find specific preparation information on the community’s website. Rather than conducting a series of in-person workshops that might reach only 1,000 or so residents, the Community Association went to technology. “When COVID arrived, we decided to switch gears on how to educate residents about hurricane preparedness,” said Director of Communications Jennifer Mathis. “We invested in making a series of
When Hurricane Matthew hit Bluffton and Hilton Head Island on Oct. 8, 2016, downed trees damaged homes, businesses and personal property, like this vehicle.
educational videos to highlight the same material we previously shared in person.” The videos are available for residents to watch at their leisure, which also lets them digest the information in smaller segments.
Mathis said the videos are reaching a much wider audience than the meetings did. “The prior meetings, which required considerable coordination with officials across the county and state, only afforded 500 people to attend, whereas the videos
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on the community website provides everyone in the community an opportunity to hear the same message,” she said. “When we first released the series, we had over 4,000 views.” The information includes details on many topics, from what to do before a storm to what could happen afterward, with evacuation routes, Sun City-specific communications, frequently asked questions, a downloadable guide, and what to expect if you decide not to evacuate. “In the awful event we have to evacuate, we push out even more information, along with links to the videos,” Mathis said. General preparation guidelines, no matter where in the Lowcountry one resides, include the following: • Do the paperwork before you have to evacuate. Make sure you have copies of important papers like birth certificates, marriage certificates, social security cards, insurance documents, and a driver’s license or state-issued ID. Those docu-
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HURRICANES from page 8A ments will be needed to file for financial assistance in the event of damages. Include current photos and videos of your house and property before a storm should you need to file a claim. • If you have pets, plan your evacuation route to include hotels that allow pets and know what additional fees may be required. Ensure your pet has identifying tags, vaccination records, collars and/or a microchip. Plan to take along adequate pet food and medications. • Check with your particular community for specific information concerning closures and evacuation routes. Timing your departure ahead of the storm means the difference between going where you want to go and being forced to follow a pre-ordained route. “Evacuations are an essential way to reduce the impact to oneself and their property. The governor of South Carolina is the only person or agency with the authority to issue an evacuation order,” said Combs. “If the variables are favorable for the governor to do so, it is best to pack up and leave. These decisions consider many issues but, ultimately, public safety is the highest priority.” Among the lessons learned after Hurricane Matthew in 2016, the last major storm to blow through the county, was the need to provide consistent information among all of the county’s and state’s emergency services, especially on social media platforms, which were also rife with misinformation among users not involved with emergency oversight. “Make sure you get your information from reliable and official sources, such as the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. The Emergency Management
Division oversees response and recovery efforts to man-made and natural disasters in Beaufort County, and will have the most up-to-date information,” said Maj. Bob Bromage, BCSO Public Information Officer. Since the information being provided will appear on numerous digital platforms, it’s important to be prepared whether you have power or not. Keep a spare battery charger and cable for your cell phone or tablet. If power goes out, you won’t have a place to plug in and charge up, Combs recommends. A NOAA weather radio will allow you to stay up to date on the latest weather conditions and hear critical emergency alerts. Sign up for emergency alerts for your phone or email. Individuals can sign up by texting their ZIP code to 888777, or by visiting nixle.com and typing in their ZIP code, to see which agencies service them. Currently, Beaufort County, Jasper County, SC DPS (Department of Public Safety – S.C. Highway Patrol), the Town of Bluffton, and the City of Hardeeville all use Nixle to keep residents and visitors informed. The May 14 Preparathon Expo exhibitors will include Bluffton Police Department, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Beaufort County EMS, Beaufort Radio Amateur Group, South Carolina Emergency Management Division, Bluffton Township Fire District, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, South Carolina Department of Mental Health, South Carolina Department of Insurance, Fetch-A-Vet, and CPM Federal Credit Union. Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.
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Sonny Collins, SCHP community relations and recruiting officer. “Pay is always something because different agencies pay different amounts. We try to highlight the advantages such as a take-home patrol car, retirement, insurance – all those things that make a big difference.” Collins said his team attends a number of career fairs to showcase the Highway Patrol. “I think the key to recruiting is educating the public in exactly what we do, being transparent in how we do it, and to be able to explain and articulate whatever situation we’re talking about and how it evolved,” he said. Collins said the agency is looking for a well-rounded, responsible individual who has integrity, is very self-motivating, and able to work on their own, because troopers typically work alone. The SCHP website lists all the requirements, pay, benefits and training troopers will receive, plus the various career paths available. Chief Stephenie Price of the Bluffton Police Department said the department has made retention a primary focus. “We have a great police department, and we want quality candidates that are going to be here, and make their home in Bluffton and their career in the department,” said Price. In seeking community service-oriented candidates, she said, “We have focused our recruiting campaign on ‘Why do you want to work for Bluffton?’ Well, you want to work for the community that appreciates public service. We are really blessed in the Lowcountry that we are really appreciated by our local community … It’s not that way in every community.” Price said prospective applicants get the full tour of not only the police department facility, but the town. “They ask everything from ‘how are the benefits’ to ‘do you like working here,’” she said. Accepted applicants then attend the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. Price said there were currently about 16 candidates in various stages of their programs. Former law enforcement officers get a streamlined curriculum. “The academy really foresaw the shortage coming, and they shortened the process for qualified, quality candidates. They have two weeks of legal studies online,
then take a comprehensive test, a driving qualification and shooting qualification, and then you’re done. Then we teach you how we do things in Bluffton,” said Price. Officers receive a number of benefits that Price said creates an opportunity “to have a great balance between what work looks like and what work should look like.” That includes a gym membership, and the time to work out on duty in the department’s gym; a voluntary physical agility program that earns participants 12 hours off from work; access to Spanish classes taught by one of the local high school teachers; jiu-jitsu training to learn about body mechanics; and a one-month sabbatical to do anything but policing after five years. “Our town council and the town manager have been supportive of our initiatives to recruit officers,” Price said. “We have streamlined the process for applications and computerizing background checks. We follow-up on the human backgrounds to help assist in our thoroughly vetting candidates.” There are currently 60 positions at BPD, and eight were open when Price began in October 2020. With new candidates in the pipeline, those and any other openings from departures should be filled, but there was some trimming of assignments. “We pulled back any extra duties we had, people who were assigned elsewhere. Patrol is the most important duty we can do,” she said. “When we get more people in, we’ll be able to reevaluate the responsibilities. Patrol and 911 are not suffering.” With the hometown emphasis, Price feels the department is attractive to those seeking the Lowcountry atmosphere, but she said there is an external challenge to recruitment and retention: better-paying jobs. Most of those better-paying jobs are in the private sector, and many are work-athome options – made common in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. And most higher-paying jobs do not include the hazardous conditions that are part of law enforcement. Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner acknowledges the work-at-home trend. “You take that, coupled with law enforcement
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POLICE from page 14A being the villain ever since George Floyd, or a little bit before that. Since then, there are the ‘defund the police’ movements, the national narrative on how law enforcement is painted with a broad brush being evil and villains,” he said. “There’s been a lot that’s tainted. This is a national battle.” Retention is not the biggest issue for the BCSO. Among those who have left the agency, many had the time in to retire, some found themselves in stressful situations surrounding crime scenes or accidents and realized it was not the job for them, or retired and then moved into a better-paying second career. “Out of 350 current employees, about 50 can retire because of age or length of service, but they’re still working,” Tanner said. “And we’re fortunate that they’re there. All of them have 30-plus years of service ... we’re retaining all that experience that we’ve invested in. That’s rich.” BCSO currently has 42 law enforcement vacancies, and 11 civilian vacancies, according to Tanner. Going through the hiring process are nine applicants for deputy sheriff and 12 civilians, which includes emergency dispatch. Of greater concern is recruiting. All the information needed for those interested in applying for any BCSO position can be found online at the agency’s website. While the internet has made it easy for prospective applicants to find what they need to know, it has also made it easy for them to shop around for different agencies and careers. “Salaries are the first thing people look at,” Tanner said. “And then you figure out what the pay is or what the benefits are. How many years do I have to work? How good is my retirement? We’ve got young people today that are coming to us having researched all of that, including 401Ks and 457 retirement plans. Then they are going to go out to other agencies and compare it.” Benefits like a take-home vehicle, uniforms and equipment, paid holidays and leave, and health and dental insurance go along with the job, but those are not what has challenged prospective employees. “We’ve had people turn down the job offer. They came down and went through the hiring process. We sent them a letter, told them that they had the job, gave them what the starting pay would be
based on their experience and education. Then they say, ‘Well, I can’t find anything that I can afford to rent, so I can’t take the job,’” Tanner said. “That’s because the average rent on a one-bedroom is $1,800 to $2,200. And there’s nothing about that affordable,” Tanner said. The South Carolina state constitution requires that a deputy sheriff must live in the county of service. “So I can’t let them live in Jasper,” Tanner said. “I can’t let them live anywhere other than Beaufort County.” The high cost of renting is not news to anyone looking for moderately priced housing on a modest salary. In 2020, the average South Carolina rent, according to the Census Bureau, was $918 per month. In Beaufort County, it was $1,229. The current going rate for available apartments in Bluffton on rent.com begins at $1,780 for a one-bedroom, one-bath unit, and goes up to $2,360 for three and two. After looking at the Sheriff’s Association survey, Tanner said he sat down with his finance officer in January. “We knew we had to be competitive with the private sector, so we raised our starting pay $7,000 in February. Then we made adjustments across the board with the entire staff,” said Tanner. “Then I got a copy of the state survey, which came out in February. I started looking at what their numbers were representing for compensation, and ours is right in line with it.” The state’s compensation analysis recommended minimum salaries of $50,500 for SLED, $48,000 for DPS and $46,500 for DNR. That makes the BCSO equally competitive with state agencies. “Things are looking a lot better since the county council has improved the 5% cost of living allowance that will go into effect in May. Starting salaries have increased over the past four months from $41K in January to the $50K increase in May,” Tanner said. “And that is for those applicants without a college degree and no experience. This salary range now gives people a chance to look at Beaufort County, see that they can afford to rent or even buy a house, and we’re starting to see an increase in applications. Things are looking up.” Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.
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Planning a ’23 summer trip? You might need a REAL ID to fly By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR
One year from now, May 3, 2023, your South Carolina driver’s license or identification card must have a gold star to show it’s a REAL ID in order to use it as identification to board a domestic or commercial flight, enter a secure federal building, or visit a military installation. Exceptions to that requirement are if you have an unexpired U.S. passport, a military ID, or another federal identification that’s accepted to pass airport security, then you may use it instead of changing your South Carolina license or ID to a REAL ID. Your identification will either contain a gold star in the upper right hand corner designating it as a REAL ID form, or it will say “Not for Federal Identification.” The new licenses cost $25 and are valid for eight years. Following the events of 9/11, Congress passed the REAL ID Act in 2005
with the aim of eliminating airline terrorism by increasing the identification requirements to board planes. Not everyone needs or wants a new license or ID. The REAL ID is not required for South Carolina residents to drive; vote; apply for or receive federal benefits for which you are entitled, such as VA or Social Security; enter a federal facility that does not require an ID, such as the post office; go to a hospital or receive life-saving services; or participate in law enforcement proceedings or investigations, including serving on a federal jury or testifying in federal court. All 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and four of five U.S. territories (the exception is American Samoa) are covered by the REAL ID Act and related regulations. The deadline for making the ID mandatory nationwide for flying or accessing specific facilities was initially Oct. 1, 2020, but the delays caused by shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic pushed the deadline back
to Oct. 2, 2021, and then to this final mandatory deadline in one year. You can spare yourself and the DMV the in-person visit if the agency has the required documents on file and you have visited an SC-licensed eye care professional who electronically transmitted a passing Certificate of Vision Examination. Visit scdmvonline.com and click on the Driver Services green button that says “Learn More” at the bottom. It will take you to links for getting a driver’s license or ID, and the list of requirements. Some individuals might not be eligible to apply online, and will have to take the required documents to the nearest DMV branch. It is not required that you have the REAL ID, but you will have to carry one of the TSA-accepted forms of identification if you want to fly next May. COURTESY HOMELAND SECURITY
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New golf event created in gratitude for service dog program By Lynne Cope Hummell EDITOR
Mark Schaefer steers his power wheelchair to the refrigerator in the kitchen of his home in Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, his service dog Haver at his side. “Pull,” he says, and Haver bites into a hefty rope hanging from the handle on the lower drawer, backs up, and the drawer opens. Shaefer is now able to get items from the drawer. When he has gotten what he needs, he again speaks to Haver in a one-word command: “Push.” Haver nudges the drawer with her nose until it closes completely. When Shaefer is ready to leave the house, he wheels toward the front door, which also has a rope dangling from the lever handle. Again, with one-word commands, Haver can open the door and close it. Shaefer received Haver in 2021 through the national nonprofit Canine Companions Service Dog organization, which provides service dogs to children, adults and veterans with disabilities at no charge to the recip-
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Mark Schaefer speaks to his service dog, Haver, to open the refrigerator drawer.
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COMPANIONS from page 20A In Team Training, several potential recipients meet with a group of trained dogs to match the dogs’ training with the individuals’ specific needs. As well, the program seeks to match temperaments and personalities of human and canine. “Not only does Haver help me with tasks, but she has given me back the confidence that I had lost,” Shaefer said. His wife, Joyce, said Haver has been a great companion for her husband, and a huge help. “Mark can handle most things in the house if I’m not here, but I used to worry what might happen if I wasn’t here and he needed something,” she said. “Haver is trained to attend to many of his needs. She has really helped him regain independence and peace of mind.” Haver even knows how to call for help. “She knows how to activate the emergency alert flashers outside our house,” Mark said, “so if Joyce isn’t home and something happens, the neighbors will know something’s wrong and can help.” “We were so impressed with the organization that we wanted to do something to give back,” Joyce said. “Thus, this golf tourna-
Mark Schaefer instructed his service dog, Haver, to pick up her water bowl.
ment.” She is referring to Paws for a Cause Golf 2022, an inaugural tournament to benefit Canine Companions, that will kick
off at 8 a.m. May 21 at Rose Hill Golf Club, 4 Clubhouse Drive in Bluffton. Joyce is the event chair and has been col-
lecting auction items, registering golfers and signing up volunteers from their community since early this year. The event will include golf in a four-person scramble – carts included, lunch and an auction, along with an awards reception following play. Prizes will be given on various holes for longest drive, closest to the pin and others. Golfers will have a chance to win a BMW car lease with a hole in one. Representatives from Canine Companions will be on hand as well, perhaps with dogs in their program. Golfers can register as individuals, pairs or foursomes. Registration is $125 per person. Non-golfers can register for lunch for $35 each. for more information and to register, visit pawsforacausegolf2022.org or call Joyce Schaefer at 412-980-7986. “Canine Companions is a fantastic organization to work with, and I feel very fortunate to have been matched with Haver,” said Mark Schaefer. “I’m very happy to have this chance to help give back to the organization.”
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tique, or bake sale at All Saints Episcopal Church this year. However, a Master Gardener to answer questions will be located in one of the gardens! Tickets are available online at allsaintsgardentour.com, and if ordered by May 6, they will be mailed to you. Tickets can also be purchased at All Saints Episcopal Church, 3001 Meeting St. on Hilton Head Island, or at garden centers and other businesses through 10 a.m. May 20. Look for the Garden Tour Posters with the colorful red flowers. For tickets and updated information, visit our website or call 843-681-8333. Tickets not picked up by noon on May 21 are forfeited. Participants need to be able to safely walk on flagstone pathways and through gardens. All net proceeds from the tour are donated to local charities. Our 2022 grant recipients will be BackPack Buddies of Bluffton, Backpack Buddies of Hilton Head Island, Jasper County Backpack Buddies, Hilton Head Island Safe Harbour, St. Stephens United Methodist Church Outreach Foodbank, and Family Promise. All our charities deal with the issues of hunger, homelessness, aging, or literacy. Over the years, more than $500,000 has been given to local charities from this annual event.
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BJVIM Bourbon & Bubbly benefit planned Bluffton Jasper Volunteers in Medicine (BJVIM) will host its major fundraiser, Bourbon & Bubbly, from 6 to 10 p.m. May 12 at Hewitt Oaks, 205 Stillwell Road. The public is invited to join in a magical evening of bourbon and champagne tastings, dinner, and musical entertainment. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour under the cascading oaks – including jazz music, a bourbon tasting bar, hors d’oeurves and a very special offering of silent auction items to bid on. Following the cocktail and social hour, a Lowcountry-inspired four course dinner, including champagne and wine selections, and a fabulous dessert finale. “We are thrilled to return to this gorgeous setting for this special evening,” said Pam Toney, executive director of BJVIM. “Thanks to our wonderful supporters and friends of BJVIM, I know it’s
going to be an enjoyable evening benefiting our community.” Tickets for Bourbon & Bubbly are $150 each; a table for eight can be reserved for $1,000. Proceeds from the event, including the silent auction before dinner and a post-dinner live auction, moderated by well known radio personality Monty Jett, will help supply medical care for the underinsured community of Bluffton and Jasper County. For more information on tickets and auction items, visit bjvim.org or contact Dennis Toney at dennis@bjvim.org or 843-706-7090, ext. 110. In operation since 2011, BJVIM’s new Bluffton facility is located at 29 Plantation Business Park, Units 601-604. There is a second office located in Ridgeland at 11332 N. Jacob Smart Blvd. The greater Bluffton and Jasper County clinic sees more than 2,000 patients a year.
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Pockets Full of Sunshine to host annual beach fun day June 3 Again this year, Fun in the Sun for Everyone will be held on the beach at Marriott’s Surf Watch – promising inclusive beach activities for people with special needs, their families, and friends. All ages and abilities are invited to join in on the community fun, to be held is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon June 3. This annual event gives all community members, no matter their age or ability, the opportunity to enjoy the beach in a safe and inclusive setting. Activities will include paddle boarding, boogie boarding, surfing, beach games and relaxation. Lifeguards and volunteers will be included in the event to ensure a safe environment for all. Adult/caregiver supervision is required for all attendees. Shuttles from the parking lot to the beach will be provided. Beach access is wheelchair accessible. Fun in the Sun for Everyone has been built off a 2015 Special Needs Surf Day, started by local high school surfer, James Bartholomew, who wanted to provide a fun day of surfing for his sister and her classmates with special needs. The event
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Since 2014, Pockets Full of Sunshine has been working to make the Lowcountry a “sunnier place” by providing social and vocational opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities. PFS programs enhance the lives of exceptional adults (our Rays), by increasing exposure and interactions within our community, and promoting independence, growth, a sense of belonging, and personal pride. Founded by Dayna Dehlinger and Laurin Rivers, partnering with Carol and RJ Bartholomew, PFS has a goal of bridging the gap between general population and individuals with special needs. Pockets Full of Sunshine was inspired by recycled material from an automotive label company that looks like a small yellow “sunshine.” The sunshines are recycled and re-purposed by adults with disabilities who turn them into greeting cards, gift tags, magnets and stationery. Funds raised support community-based activities and vocational opportunities, such as screen printing, for adults with special needs. Pockets Full of Sunshine is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization.
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Town hosts 7th annual Historic Preservation Symposium The Town of Bluffton will host its seventh annual Historic Preservation Symposium at 5:30 p.m. May 19 in the Henry “Emmett” McCracken Jr. Council Chambers at Town Hall, 20 Bridge St. This year’s theme, “Let Me Tell You About the Bluffton I Know,” will feature stories of Bluffton through the eyes of long-time residents. “Cherishing Bluffton’s past includes preserving the stories of Bluffton throughout the decades,” Mayor Lisa Sulka said. “As with any period in history, it is the personal relationships and stories which bring history and structures to life. Town leaders are honored to have a panel of Bluffton’s residents who have witnessed firsthand Bluffton’s evolution.” The panel of speaker includes Anne Heyward, Babbie Guscio and Michael Reynolds. Heather Colin, assistant Town Manager, said Bluffton has always been known as an eclectic town and its uniqueness has been a constant identifier throughout its existence. “The more Bluffton changes, the more it stays the same,” Colin said. “As in the 1800s, neighbors and visitors travel to and from the Calhoun Street dock and we still gather on Calhoun Street for shopping, dining out and meeting our friends and neighbors.” About the Panelists: • Anne Heyward, 86 years young, is a native of the South Carolina Lowcountry and was raised in Bluffton’s Historic District. She served as a schoolteacher for 37 years and retired in 2000. Her fourth-great grandfather, Thomas Heyward, was one of the four South Carolina men who signed the Declaration of Independence. She has three daughters, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Heyward currently lives in Port Royal. • Babbie Guscio, has been a Bluffton resident since 1971. The Athens, Ga., native has been the owner of The
Store since 1978. The Store is one of Calhoun Street’s signature and longest operating shops. In October 2015, the Town of Bluffton inducted Guscio into its “Wall of Honor,” to acknowledge Guscio’ s ability to bring the community together through organizing festivals and parades. Many of Bluffton’s annual events began as a brainchild of Guscio, including the May Fest, which is celebrating its 42nd year. She still organizes the Easter and Fourth of July children’s parades in front of her business. Guscio is a resident of the Historic District and a member of the Historic Bluffton Foundation. • Michael Reynolds is a native Blufftonian, calling this town home since 1965. He is locally known on social media as the founder and author/ administrator of “You know you’re from Bluffton when” Facebook page, with nearly 7,000 members. The page regularly displays its expansive collection of Bluffton stories, photographs, and maps. Michael is the son of Cecil Reynolds, Bluffton’s first police chief, first Bluffton Fire Chief, a former town court judge and a Beaufort County Magistrate for 20 years. Michael’s mother, Dianne Reynolds, planned the first Bluffton Christmas in 1971, and was grand marshal of the 2021 parade for her contributions to the town. Michael can trace his family in Beaufort County back more than 325 years. He has evidence of a cattle brand stamp issued to his 6th great grandfather in 1695. The event will begin with a Meet and Greet segment with representatives of local historic preservation organizations at 5:30 p.m. The speakers’ presentations will begin at 6 p.m. Both segments of the symposium will be held at Town Hall, however, only the presentation will be streamed live on the Town of Bluffton Facebook page. This free event is open to the public. It is recommended to arrive early; the symposium is usually standing room only.
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It was an instant love affair. All it took was one whip around the oval track at age 11. Lilly Head knew right then and there that roller derby was going to be her thing. She and her family had just arrived to Bluffton from Ohio when she saw an ad for a tryout for the Savannah Junior Derby Taunts. The budding artist and animator had tried gymnastics, soccer and swimming, but this was a spot where she could put her passion for rollerblading to good use. “It’s so different from any other sport I’ve played. I love to challenge how fast I can go and I found real quick that I loved to hit and get hit,” Head said. “It was incredible to have such a different experience. After that first practice, I knew I was hooked.” Four years later, Lilly has emerged as a rising star on the Taunts, chosen as the team’s jammer, the roller derby equivalent of a quarterback. The jammer is the player that is tasked with scoring the team’s points with the help
of a line of blockers and a crew of teammates that grasp her hand and thrust her ahead of the opposing pack. Like a QB, the jammer must see the entire oval to identify the breaks in coverage and the optimum path to points. Lilly is known for her speed, crucial in gaining a point for each opponent she passes during a jam. When she heads to Savannah’s Star Castle, the normally shy and reserved May River High School freshman transforms into SlammerHead, the alter ego she chose to complete the nicknaming rite of passage for each Taunts team member. “I initially chose Brutal Bug, because my Mom calls me Lilly Bug, but I love sharks and that name just fit my on-track personality better,” Lilly said. “I had already dyed my hair but add in the war paint on our faces and it just hypes me up for battle.” The 15-year-old’s mother, Heather, said seeing the transformation brings tears of joy each and every time. “What is so special is that all of these girls
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Bluffton teen Lilly Head, the jammer with the star on her helmet, tries to break a blocker wall during a jam with the Savannah Junior Taunts.
your hands so to not run them over,” Lilly said. When not at practice twice a week, Lilly is constantly watching roller derby YouTube videos and rollerblading as much as she can. She said that the adult players, the Derby Devils, are all super helpful in showing the Taunts new moves and tips. A handful of Devils players serve as Taunts coaches. “They are all there to keep us moving along, but they are especially helpful with the fresh meat,” Lilly said. “Fresh meat” is the official term for the newbie players, which includes fellow Blufftonian Reese Alpaugh, a second grader. She joined the team after seeing the Taunts march in the Bluffton Christmas Parade and was promoted ahead of the team’s April 30 season opener. SlammerHead is excited to begin the new season, which will be the first time the team has played in front of crowds since the beginning of the pandemic. She has enjoyed getting to know the Southeast as the team has traveled from south Florida to Atlanta to Charleston. Lilly is looking to continue her roller derby career past high school. She plans to attend college in Georgia and continue to play collegiately. “Why would I stop? I found that one thing that makes me happy and a group where I can be me,” Lilly said. “There are bumps and bruises and injuries, but that’s all temporary. This is always good for my soul.” Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. Contact him at timwood@blufftonsun. com.
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Mama G’s: Realization of tireless pursuit of a family dream By Tim Wood CONTRIBUTOR
Everyone has an opinion on what makes the perfect pizza. Glen and Bridgette Grace are no exception, but after constant tweaks, endless taste testing and relentless research, the Bluffton couple are confident they are cooking the area’s freshest and most delicious pies at Mama G’s Pizza Bistro and Bar. The Moss Creek restaurant is the fulfillment of a life-long vision for the Graces, who grew up in New Jersey and came to the Lowcountry over a decade ago after a life’s chapter lived in Chicago. “We have been stewing on this quest for 25 years. Bridgette and our three kids, they were all working at different restaurants and finally, three years ago, we said, ‘Let’s bring this under one roof and build our own restaurant’,” Grace said. “But the only way we were going to do this was by striving to blow people’s minds with our recipes and our service.” Grace has built a successful trucking
The Mama G’s family, from left to right: Georgia Grace, Bridgette Grace, Glen Grace, Phil Grace, Garrett Grace, Rick Abbuhl, Eliana Delgado and Matt Kazmierczak.
company, One2One Transport, after learning the ropes from his father Phil, who spent his entire career building his
own trucking business. He is equal parts logistics genius and pizzeria mad scientist. This is his first foray into ownership
in the food and beverage world, but his family – including Bridgette, sons Grant and Garrett and daughter Georgia – has picked up plenty of best practices working in the Lowcountry F&B scene. “The most important part of this was always being authentic. If we were doing this, we were going to create as close as you can get to eating a slice in Naples or Florence,” Grace said. “Real pizza lovers know that the best compliment you can give a pizzaiolo is, ‘Your pizza is so digestible.’ Achieving that ideal balance of taste and digestibility, it became our obsession.” That first meant importing an Italforni pizza oven and equipping the kitchen with a pair of 60-quart Hobart planetary dough mixers. That meant clean, highend native Italian ingredients like type 00 Caputo flour, Cento San Marzano tomatoes and Galbani mozzarella blocks (all cheese is shredded fresh on demand each day).
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PIZZA from page 32A From Boars Head meats to Kalamata and Castelvetrano olives, the restaurant’s walk-in freezer is a master class in top-quality ingredients. Mama G’s interior masterpiece is the three-sided bistro bar with oversized plush leather stools for maximum comfort. The couple found the stools and booths in Queens, N.Y., and the perfect light fixtures in a shop along New York City’s oldest street, The Bowery. It took eight months beyond their target opening to finally welcome guests in mid-April as Grace and his crew gutted and recrafted the innards of the former home of Claude and Uli’s. The Graces spent the extra time well, locking down one meticulous detail after the next. You won’t find Coke or Pepsi in the fountain. Instead, you get pure cane sugar products from Boylan Bottling Company, a New Jersey institution since 1891. The focaccia for paninis and the desserts are all house-made. Or try the gelato from Mount Pleasant legend Marion’s, a treat that Grace said was a huge hit during their first-week launch. “The freshness, the love, we really want
that to come through in every offering, whether it’s our amaros or coffees, our salads, our seafoods,” Grace said, brimming with pride. “To see this vision finally end up in folks’ bellies, it is just a blessing from God.” His immediate family are the staff anchors – including father Phil, who likewise dreamed when he retired to Bluffton of bringing his son and his family here from the Midwest. “It’s been a long road to get to here, but I can’t express the pride I have seeing Glen and Bridgette live this dream,” said formerly retired Phil, who serves as the utility staffer at open and close with the occasional golf game in between. Grace brought in a pair of key maestros to help craft the Mama G’s menu. Chef Matt Kazmierczak worked for SERG for a decade at Dockside and WiseGuys and pizzaiolo Rick Abbuhl honed his craft on Tybee Island before coming to the Lowcountry. The early reviews have been exceptional, with a slew of five-star Google reviews already posted. When we first visited
the eatery, we met Michael, a Charleston-based electrician already making his third visit to Mama G’s in the opening week. “I bring home pizza for my wife and really struggle not to empty that box before I get home,” said Michael, who had a reason for wanting to keep his last name anonymous. “I deliver pizzas at night and I use all my tip money slinging all those inferior pies to come and by the best here at Mama G’s.” The pizzas come in a regular size, a thicker-crusted rectangular “bar pie” that digests smoother than most so-called thin crust. The large is an 18-inch circular thin crust. I tried both in two first-week visits and can report that as a veteran of a decade-long tour in New York City and travels around the world in search of the perfect pie, this is the best I’ve tasted outside of Naples. Mama G’s is not offering delivery during their launch phase and is slowly ramping up takeout service, with only 18-inch pies available for pickup for now. Grace said he refuses to participate with Door Dash,
Uber Eats or any other delivery service. “We want to ensure you’re getting the highest quality experience and when I put that in a third party’s hands, I no longer can control the outcome,” he explained. As was the case with the pushed-back opening, the first weeks have been filled with road bumps and learning experiences – and a wait on custom tabletops to complete the 85-seat buildout. “They were made wrong to start, so we’ll wait until they’re maximized for comfort,” Grace said. “I’m not one that likes to wait. Our family has become known for making our own breaks. But when it comes to ensuring the best experience for our soon-to-be-regulars, I’m learning a new breed of patience. Bridgette, the kids and I, we worked on these recipes, we brought friends and family in for countless taste tests until we knew we’d found the wow factor that will be our calling card for years to come.” Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. Contact him at timwood@blufftonsun.com.
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Teen turns art passion into million-dollar online sensation
NFT artist Abigail at work on her Belugies collection.
By Tim Wood CONTRIBUTOR
Six months ago, the most excitement in 14-year-old Abigail’s life was playing with her eight pets – a bearded dragon, gecko, python, two birds, a bunny, a fish and a dog. Then, she and her older brother Adam crafted an idea that changed their lives. Adam had become a full-time cryptocurrency trader. During one of their many bike rides around Hilton Head Island, where they live, Adam mentioned he was friends with a co-founder of the popular Cool Cats collection of non-fungible tokens, or NFTs. For the tech-averse and uninitiated, NFTs are like digital baseball cards. They are collectibles that are bought and traded by collectors. It has largely been a world for risk-taking adults, but Cool Cats was a more family-friendly concept, a series of 9,999 randomly generated cats with different expressions, outfits, faces and colors. They are bought and traded with the Ethereum cryptocurrency. What was so next level here was that each cat has characters and is graded with a point value based on how unique their look is. The higher-pointed Cool Cats are extremely rare, a small portion of the full first-generation run. The creators fashioned an online universe, Cooltopia, where collectors interact with their NFTs. The end result is a hybrid of Pokemon cards and a sprawling Minecraft or Fortnite world.
“Adam knows I love to draw, he is always encouraging to follow my passions. One day, he said, ‘Why can’t you do the same thing as Cool Cats? Draw me up something and I’ll show it around,’” said Abigail, who keeps her last name anonymous to protect herself in the world of online creepers and scammers. She decided to draw a cartoon-looking beluga whale, based on her love of the mammal giant, borne out of a visit to the Georgia Aquarium. Adam and his friends were so impressed with her drawing that they decided to help her create her own NFT. They would call it Belugies. He and his fiancé worked on promoting the concept ahead of a planned mid-October launch. The idea was to have 8,000 NFTs available with the same kind of rollout plan that Cool Cats used – only Adam and Abigail would use an up-andcoming crypto, Solana, as their base currency. What’s more, a portion of all sales would be donated to whale preservation causes worldwide. It was a lofty idea, but would it find an audience. “I couldn’t sleep at all the night before we launched. What if no one liked it? There were so many thoughts going through my head,” Abigail said. Sales started slow on the Oct. 17 launch. That is, until a well-known NFT influencer talked up Belugies and made it his social media profile photo.
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BELUGIES from page 34A “Things just exploded. It was just the craziest thing. I just can’t even explain all my emotions. The computer just kept dinging. People were talking us up and comparing their purchases on our Discord channel. It was just wild,” she said. “I love my brother and I wanted to learn about NFTs, but I never imagined this could be worth anything.” Boy, was she wrong. The 8,000 created NFTs sold out, earning the siblings more than $1 million in Solana tokens. Abigail, known as PeachSunday to her Discord fans, also earns 5% commission on all future Belugies resales. “I couldn’t tell you what an NFT was a half year ago, but I knew Adam believed in it and was passionate about it and that was enough for me,” said Abigail’s mother Sarah. She and father Carl were entrepreneurs themselves as the owners of Color My Room Painting, a work ethic and business spirit they had hoped would rub off on their kids. “To see them combine their worlds, that was rewarding enough. But to see her donating to all these causes, being so generous and compassionate, it’s just beyond words joy
she gives us.” To date, Abigail has donated more than $240,000 of her payday to worthy causes worldwide, including $100,000 to the Sunshine Kids, an organization that supports children’s hospitals across the country; $50,000 to the Ocean Defenders Alliance to clean up ocean waters off the Hawaii coast; and $50,000 to the Beluga Whale Alliance in Alaska. She has donated to a children’s cancer center in Brazil, an orphanage in Uganda, typhoon relief efforts in the Philippines and to aid hospital support crews in Ukraine. “We don’t want to waste this moment. We know we are blessed with what has happened, with the community we’ve built and we’re paying that forward,” said Abigail, who traveled to Alaska to hand deliver the beluga whale donation and to see the conservation efforts firsthand. Her story earned her a January appearance on “Dr. Phil.” “I appeared via Zoom and gave him a Belugie, which he said was cool other than the fact that it had more hair than him,” she said.
The family interacts with Belugies fans daily and Adam leads the website effort, which features “adoptions” of Belugies traded like stocks on an exchange with fluctuating values based on rarity and popularity. For the most part, her life is the same as before the online gold rush. She attends school online from home via South Carolina Connections Academy, an accredited platform, which allows her the flexibility to pursue future art projects and continue to build the Belugies universe. “I don’t think she would have had the time or the opportunity to really focus on executing this dream without Connections,” Sarah said. “It’s been a blessing for us for her to be able to apply her smarts and learn at her own speed.” Abigail said daily life outside of schoolwork includes tennis, playing with her friends and with her younger brother, Asher. But things could soon be getting exciting once more. She and Adam are working on a new project to be released in the coming months, featuring a new series of animals that will be added to the Belugies collection. “We’re being kind of hush-hush, just P A I D
dropping hints on Discord and Twitter, but it’s going to be a lot of fun,” she said. Most of the earnings have been set aside to provide for her education and living expenses once she turns 18. “I don’t need big, flashy things. Adam and I talk about working real hard now so we can retire early and truly see the world and enjoy life to the fullest,” she said. “That’s what all this is building toward. The more we can give to making this a better world, the better.” Abigail is excited when she hears that she has helped make crypto and NFT more family friendly. She is most proud when her fans tell her what an inspiration she has been. “You’re never too young to chase a dream, to overcome your fears and be passionate about what others might think is silly,” she said. “I’ve learned a lot through all this and I now know I can achieve anything I’m passionate about.” Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. Contact him at timwood@blufftonsun. com.
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Author of new book challenges original stories of history By Tony Kukulich CONTRIBUTOR
(Editor’s Note: This story is presented here in cooperation with Lowcountry Weekly of Beaufort.) The origin story of the United States is often told as the founding of the Jamestown colony by the English in 1607, or the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock 13 years later, but a local author is working to shed light on the significance that present day Beaufort County played in the founding of the country. Considering Jamestown or Plymouth as the start of the American story ignores European explorations and settlement attempts for the entirety of the 16th century, what historians refer to as the “lost century of American history.” It’s an era that is understood by few. With the publication of his book “American Conquistador,” Beaufort resident Daryl Ferguson is determined to change that. Ferguson’s interest in the significance of
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the Port Royal Sound area in the earliest days of European settlement efforts was sparked by a conversation with Professor Larry Rowland, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History for the University of South Carolina Beaufort. Rowland told Ferguson about a little-known settlement called Santa Elena, and
said he believed it could be the site where America began. “He told me that there was, in fact, a historical site on Parris Island that may go back as early as a settlement to 1569,” Ferguson said. “I said, ‘I can’t believe it. We’ve all been taught that the English landed at Plymouth
as our first settlement in 1620’.” For Ferguson, an amateur historian with a PhD in business, that conversation sparked a research effort that would consume six days a week for eight years. “After we had our conversation, he just got completely hooked on Santa Elena and the whole Spanish story of the Southeast coast,” Rowland said. At Rowland’s direction, Ferguson started his research by contacting prominent historians, including the late Eugene Lyon, and Paul E. Hoffman at Louisiana State University, leading scholars on 16th century Spanish settlement efforts in America. “After you find the two guys, then what you have to do is read everything they have written,” explained Ferguson. “Then you go after the documents. Then you start putting the puzzle together. It’s exactly like a puzzle, but this one is complicated because it goes over 65 years and the data is basically 500 years old. Eventually this puzzle comes together.”
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HISTORY from page 36A According to Ferguson, much of the study of early European expeditions to America doesn’t look into the motivation for those expeditions. “I wanted to find out what the forces were. What I found out is that nobody knew what was going on,” Ferguson said. “The story is unbelievable.” The Spanish and French were exploring the shoreline of what is now the southeastern United States in the 16th century. Both countries were intent on establishing forts and settlements to keep the other out of the region. The Spanish explored the South Carolina coast in the mid-1520s. The area including Hilton Head Island and Port Royal Sound was named Punta Santa Elena, and the Spanish saw it as key to their future plans. Ferguson noted that in 1529, the Spanish map of North America included only one named location – Punta Santa Elena. French maps marked the same location by 1543. Spain attempted to settle an area north of Charleston as early as 1526, but the initiative collapsed after just a few months due to bad weather, disease and attacks from Native
Americans. The French got a toehold established with the construction of Charlesfort on Parris Island around 1562. They were unable to keep the fort supplied, and it was abandoned after just a few years. That failed effort set the stage for a race between the French and Spanish to establish viable settlements on the continent. “To think that there was a race to first settle the United States and control North America. A race,” Ferguson said. “As you dig, you get into the details of the race. You find spies’ reports that nobody ever heard about that said the Spanish knew the French were coming, and the French knew the Spanish were coming.” In “American Conquistador,” Ferguson provides those details, and presents the narrative of France’s Gaspard Coligny and Spain’s Pedro Menendez, two key players in that race whose lives shared some remarkable parallels while they were in other respects polar opposites. As Ferguson describes, the outcome of that race was as much influenced by bravery and fortitude as it was by the vagaries of fate and bad luck. Menendez founded Santa Elena in 1566
on the site of the abandoned Charlesfort settlement. By 1569, a functioning colonial government was established. In addition to a fort, Santa Elena featured a church, shops and artisans supporting a population that included women and children. While St. Augustine in Florida was founded in 1565, Ferguson argues that it functioned solely as a military outpost while Santa Elena supported a more complete community. Hoffman made a similar argument. “St. Augustine was essentially nothing more than a garrison,” Hoffman said. “You can get into arguments about what constitutes a settlement. That’s what’s controversial. In some ways it’s an unanswerable question between St. Augustine and Santa Elena, except that the preponderance of the married Spaniards are in Santa Elena until after 1576. After that it begins to switch the other way and Santa Elena essentially becomes just a garrison until it’s evacuated in 1587. At that point, St. Augustine becomes the only Spanish settlement on the coast.” With settlements like Santa Elena and St. Augustine that both predated English settlements further north, Ferguson pondered
why the English got credit for establishing the first functioning, self-supported settlements in America. “The point the English made that they were the first to settle America at Jamestown and Plymouth is a myth,” he said. “It was written by the English because they were the first to write the history books. Spain came over here, settled it first. They landed 100 years before the English did. But they were fighting for their existence. They weren’t writing any reports. But the English were.” Ferguson’s book is neither a historical novel nor textbook. It manages to straddle some middle ground between the two. “What he’s done is create an exciting narrative that is beyond what academic historians do,” Rowland said. “It’s not a novel. It’s genuine history. Here’s the point. The book is completely footnoted. He tells you exactly what sources he uses to find these stories. He just presents them in a very dramatic kind of way.” Writer and photographer Tony Kukulich of Bluffton is a recent transplant to the Lowcountry from Delaware by way of the San Francisco Bay area.
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Noteworthy • Lowcountry Indivisible will meet in-person from 10 a.m. to noon May 14, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Low Country, 110 Malphrus Rd, Bluffton. The program will feature two South Carolina primary election candidates: Mia McLeod, Democratic challenger to Gov. Henry McMaster; and Annie Andrews, MD, Democratic challenger to Rep. Nancy Mace. Lowcountry Indivisible (LCI), a chapter of the national Indivisible organization, is based in Bluffton and Hilton Head. Comprising some 2,000 members and followers, the non-partisan group supports progressive causes, both nationally and locally. There is no membership fee to join the group, which meets monthly. For more information, visit lowcountryindivisible.com or register for the meeting at replyLCI@gmail.com. • A May Day 5K will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. May 14 beginning at Bluffton High School, 12 H.E. McCracken Circle in Bluffton.
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#ReadyBluffton Preparathon set for May 9-14 The Town of Bluffton will host several hurricane preparation events, #ReadyBluffton Preparathon, on its social media platforms, along with a community in person event May 14. The schedule is: May 9, Build Your Kit: Your emergency kit needs to include three days’ worth of food and water, flashlight, extra batteries, first aid kit and essential supplies such as prescriptions and medical equipment. May 10, Sign up for Alerts Day: Sign up for local emergency alerts with your town. Text your zip code to 888777 to sign up for local alerts or visit local.nixle. com/register to register. Be sure to check the option box for the Town of Bluffton. May 11, Develop a Family Emergency Plan: Develop a plan so each member of your family-of-origin or family-of-choice knows how to reach each other, if separated. May 12, Prepare Your Pets Day: Microchip your pet and make an emergency plan for pet care. Many pets are abandoned during weather emergencies,
pre-planning will help reduce or eliminate these heart-breaking situations. May 13, Financial Preparedness Day: Check insurance coverage, open a disaster savings account and purchase fire/water-proof containers for important documents. Compile them together so they are ready for transport if you must leave your house without ample warning. May 14, #ReadyBluffton Preparathon Expo: This free event will be at Oyster Factory Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Public safety vehicles, such as police cars and fire trucks, will be on display, boat safety inspections and numerous informational packets will be available. If your business, church, civic group or community organization has a product, service or information to distribute to the public to contribute to community preparation and would like to be considered as a participant, contact Emergency Manager Stephen Combs at scombs@ townofbluffton.com or 843-706-7838.
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Two decades strong, foundation of service is winning formula By Tim Wood CONTRIBUTOR
Chip Collins is much more comfortable talking about other people’s milestones. After all, he has been part of more than 7,000 life milestones in his 25 years of real estate in the Lowcountry. But as his brokerage firm, Collins Group Realty, celebrates 20 years in business this year, the 53-year-old leader of the No. 1 ranked large realty team in South Carolina is less focused on self-congratulatory reveling and more on what the moment means. “When I took the leap to start my own firm, my belief was that serving others was most important, that sales would come naturally if we put people first,” Collins said. “This is a numbers business and it’s easy to get caught up in that and let the statistics and the bank account drive you. But we’re nothing without the people that give us the opportunity to make their life transitions special.” It’s a mentality that permeates through
Chip Collins with, from left, his daughter Sallie, a student at The University of the South – Sewanee; wife Carrie; one of two family dogs, King Charles Cavalier Rue (Dolly not pictured); and Martha Preston, a student at College of Charleston. Courtesy photo.
every facet of the Collins Group. That begins with his staff structure, building support specialty teams to handle every
step of the buying and selling process – from photos and staging to scheduling inspections, marketing and troubleshoot-
ing to anticipate the litany of setbacks inevitable with each sale. Building that support team means a one-to-one staff-toagent ratio, an unheard-of approach for the realtor with a singular focus on their ledger sheet. Collins isn’t immune to the money-andpower-first temptation. The Ohio native was on that path fresh out of Denison University. He spent three summers in Washington, D.C., during school, two at the prestigious Price-Waterhouse financial firm and one as a summer intern at the White House. He accepted an offer from Price-Waterhouse after graduating, but quickly realized something was missing. “The work was exciting, the money was great, the atmosphere was exciting. But the work was mundane. I didn’t feel like I was making an impact on people. I felt transient – I needed a smaller-town atmosphere where the work mattered,” Collins said of his decision to head for Hilton Head Island in 1992.
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Collins first worked for a house contractor, then moved on to a four-year stint in property management. There, he developed a steely patience and saw how resolving complaints led to lasting relationships with his clients. “Those relationships led me to real estate and I was always learning, soaking in the positive and the negative approaches in these transactions,” he said. “I hate that word. When you just see the buying and selling as a ‘transaction,’ you detach yourself from the meaning behind it all. I knew that I needed to start my own thing, that when it was time to hang my shingle, serving others was going to be the key to driving the whole engine.” That concept began with a unique spark. Chip and wife Carrie were part of an idea sharing network and heard of a realtor that offered a moving truck with the hook of “buy a house from me, use the truck for free.” The couple took that a step further, buying a 15-foot box truck and offering it up to churches, schools and nonprofits to use at no cost. The offering was so impactful and became such an essential resource that the Collins now have two box trucks available to the community, one based in Hilton Head and one based at their Bluffton office. It’s just one example of tenacious
follow-through that is a pattern in all corners of Collins’ life. When he realized he was getting a bit of a “Dad bod” as a then-35-year-old father of two girls, he could have just joined a gym and did a little running. Instead, Collins began miles-long ocean swims, joined a local biking club, then competed in triathlons and back-to-back Boston Marathons. “I found a passion and I just kept feeding it,” he said of the feats. “It’s no different than the trucks. When we really started digging into who was using them, you see beyond the typical glamour view of our area, that we face all of the challenges of any community. And you see the heroic efforts in meeting those needs and it helped us become even more involved.” That has led his team to create efforts like the 200th Home Sale for Charity. The company is routinely passing that goal, with more than 275 completed sales last year alone. To celebrate that, the team gives away $10,000 to four different charities each year – chosen through voting on their website. Then there’s the Community Results Project, where his team chooses one area charity to spotlight and to give handson man hours and financial support throughout a calendar year. That began
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with the Deep Well Project’s livable housing initiative in 2021, creating marketing and fundraising initiatives to bolster the charities’ efforts to assist residents who don’t have the means to properly maintain their home. This year, the team’s focus is Lowcountry Trash Heroes, spotlighting the tireless volunteers that tackle an array of litter collection projects. “We want to drive awareness of these heroes and get in the trenches with them,” Collins said. The team was part of a recent beach cleanup that kept 450 pounds of trash from polluting our waterways. If you’re part of Collins’ team, you know that holiday toy drives and anonymous acts of kindness to spotlight unsung community heroes is just part of the job description. “We have been so blessed to find a family here that embraces that spirit, that knows to be truly successful means we are woven into the fabric of our home,” Collins said. “You can’t separate the real estate from the community. The business opportunities come naturally when giving back is our driving force.” Collins said the anniversaries allow him to reflect on what it means to be a local, to have ridden out the waves of boom and bust in the marketplace and to experience the resiliency and entrepreneurial spirit that have led to the growth of the region. “To see the community come together 6 years ago during Hurricane Matthew, to overcome the lows that had us talking about upside down mortgages, it makes you appreciate the highs in the market and the successes of our neighbors all the more,” he said. “It means something to be a guardian of what makes this place so special. The hard moments, you remember. I’m honored to be in the presence of the community champions that carried us through the roughest times.” Collins knows he is nothing without the 30-plus-member team that lead with their hearts each day. That begins with Carrie, who he met on her first day on the island 29 years ago and has built a life with, the first 27 years spent living in Sea Pines before moving to their circa 1795 residence overlooking the May River in Old Town Bluffton. She provided interior
Chip, Carrie, Martha Preston and Sallie Collins in front of Church of the Cross in Bluffton.
design support for the team and is the conscience behind the business. “She isn’t in the fishbowl every day, so she always sees what’s next for us with fresh eyes,” he said of Carrie’s support. His father, Kent, is a strategic advisor to the firm but more importantly, a compass for Collins to push forward. “He’s smart, he’s an excellent thinker and listener, he’s my sounding board, my sensei,” Collins said of his dad. “The older I get, the more I want to be like him. He is the foundation of who and what I strive to be.” As for what’s next, Collins said that learning and passing on knowledge are the basis for what he hopes is another 20year journey. “My wife says I’m a teacher at heart. I love mentoring, I value the chance to help this community that’s given me so much to just continue to excel and reach our potential,” he said. “It all begins with humility, with gratitude and with passion for serving. It’s a privilege to be part of so many life transitions. When we focus on the lives we impact, the transactions will always follow.” To learn more about Collins Group Realty, go online to collinsgrouprealty.com. Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. Contact him at timwood@blufftonsun.com.
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Hampson set to take the reins at Bluffton Self Help By Tim Wood CONTRIBUTOR
Big changes are afoot for one of Bluffton’s largest community champions. Bluffton Self Help’s board of directors announced Monday that Courtney Hampson has been named the organization’s new Chief Executive Office. She will take over for Kimberly Hall, who is leaving the nonprofit after two years to move west with her family. “It has been an honor to lead the organization that Mrs. Ida Martin founded 35 years ago. As our community evolves so have our programs to respond to the changing needs of our neighbors,” Hall said of the move. “ Hampson came to BSH in January after 16 years as vice president of marketing for Palmetto Bluff. She led the effort to put the resort on the international map as head of all marketing efforts, as well as relationship management and real estate sales operation leader for the 20,000-acre resident community and resort. Hampson is also a long-time writer for various Lowcountry publications, and a public speaking instructor at USCB. She began as a consultant to BSH before beginning full-time as Chief Operating Officer to start 2022. Hampson has led the behind-the-scenes efforts as the organization works to transform itself into a wide-spanning resource for education and training, workforce readiness and basic needs to stabilize families. “We did a deep-dive study into our region and found that 60% of Beaufort County residents are living at or below a livable wage,” she said. “So our next steps are all about education. It’s educating the folks that are living in the gorgeous communities of the true needs of those around them and empowering them to help, and it’s providing education for those in crisis to boost themselves up.” As sure as Hall was that she had her natural successor in-house, the board was equally impressed with Hampson’s immediate impact. “The commitment to work tirelessly for the community, exemplified in Kim’s lead-
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ership, will continue through the talented staff she has recruited and mentored,” said BSH board of directors chair Doug Adamson. “I am confident that under Courtney’s leadership, our entire team will remain focused on advocating for and supporting our neighbors on their journey toward self-sufficiency.” This is an interesting full-circle moment for Hampson. She served on BSH’s board 10 years ago when the organization moved from its tiny Old Town home to their larger Sheridan Park location. Back then, the group couldn’t hold a board meeting in the former town jail space without closing to the public. Now, Hampson is set to lead a transformational period for the growing nonprofit that serves more than 200 English as a Second Language students with 12 different courses encompassing all facets of the literacy of everyday living. “Ida’s daughter, Constance (Martin-Witter) is on our board and she tells us that her Mom was the mustard seed here,” Hampson said. “Ida planted the seed of an idea, and 35 years later, the roots are the same but we have different branches. We are simply evolving to meet the community need.” For more information on Bluffton Self Help and to learn how to volunteer, visit blufftonselfhelp.org. Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. Contact him at timwood@blufftonsun. com.
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Dumpsters, bandanas, Salt Life highlight business newcomers By Tim Wood
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Down South Dumpster Rental, Ridgeland, 678-796-4892, downsouthdump. wixsite.com: Brady Scott and his fiancé recently moved to the Lowcountry and have launched a junk removal and dump trailer rental business. Both graduated from Florida State University, where Brady played football for the Seminoles. Whether it’s home renovations or just cleaning out the garage or the attic, Down South can handle any size job and is eager to plant roots in the area while building their clientele.
There has been no slowdown in the steady stream of entrepreneurs hanging a brickand-mortar or virtual shingle to live out their dream of owning a business. Here is the latest crop of budding magnates to open in the Lowcountry. River Dog Shop, Bluffton, 843-2279161, riverdogshop.com: Courtney Marine has built a following posting TikTok and Instagram videos of her seemingly endless assortment of dog bandanas. You’ve seen her and her creations at pop-up markets across the Lowcountry, but now, she has launched a website to sell her adorable canine accessories and dog lover apparel. She features designs for any occasion, holiday or special life event to make sure your pup is sharing in their human’s joy. River Dog also has an ever-evolving line of Dog Mom t-shirts, along with kookies, collars, toys and cups to
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Studio B By Primo, 14 Scott Way, Bluffton, 787-674-5117: Primo the Barber has opened up a five-chair barbershop next to Chiki’s Girls Spa in the office space above CrossFit 843. Primo is planning a grand opening event in the coming weeks, but for now, is taking clients by appointment only to “break in” the new space. Mama G’s Pizza Bistro and Bar, 1533 Fording Island Road, Suite 302, Hilton Head, 843-543-6262, mamagpizzahhi.com: We’ve been talking about this new pizzeria for months, and trust me, Glen and Bridgette Grace have been wanting to open for months. The moment has finally arrived as the family-operated Italian eatery is open in the Moss Creek shopping plaza. The menu features pizza, salads and paninis with fresh, clean ingredients and house-made breads and desserts. The eatery does not deliver and is not participating in any delivery app programs. At opening, only 18-inch pizzas are available for takeout. Read more about the business on page 32. Beautiful Island Square, 15 Marshland Road, Hilton Head, 843-290-0868: Business owner Tai Scott has been working for years to open an open-air eatery and marketplace on his property and has finally earned approval to begin operating his food truck on the property. The square opened on April 30 and plans to offer food from Slice and Dice Jamaican, as well as goods from a variety of pop-up Gullah vendors. Scott also hopes to hold farmers markets on the property in the coming months. Call for market and food truck hours and vendor availability. HALO Primary Care, 40 Okatie Center Blvd., Suite 215, Okatie, 843-603-4800, halo-primarycare.com: Nurse practitioner Bethany Gaultney has opened a practice focused on healthy aging with a focus on adult and geriatric concerns. She offers basic medical services like an urgent care office with a specialty in developing long-term treatment plans. Gaultney also offers home visits for homebound patients in Bluffton and
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Okatie. Telehealth visits are also available for established patients. Medicare is the only insurance offered at this time, with discounts offered for out-of-pocket payments. Coastal Detailing of the Lowcountry, 706-623-1692: Jasper Cason used to cut lawns in his neighborhood. But when his family moved to a spot without many neighbors, the 16-year-old pivoted to a new business, purchasing detailing equipment and starting a mobile detailing empire. Cason and his dad, Brett. Their base service includes a hand wash and hand dry with additional packages including interior vacuum and window and dash cleaning, carpet and upholstery cleaning, exterior bug removal and a ceramic spray wipedown. The duo also detail boats and RV, with vinyl protectants and ceramic coat washes extra. Salt Life, Tanger 1 Outlet, Bluffton, saltlife.com: The popular leisure brand that has become synonymous with beach and coastal living has opened a 2,500-squarefoot location between Vineyard Wines and Black Market. The store offers apparel for men, women and kids plus accessories and gear such as coolers, tumblers and sunglasses. The Salt Life movement began as a decal created in Jacksonville Beach and has sold millions of decals and clothes based on the name ever since. The store is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. Contact him at timwood@blufftonsun. com.
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Business Briefs • Brandon Stavola has joined Collins Group Realty as a licensed Realtor in the company’s Bluffton office. Following a career as a real estate appraiser in Connecticut, Stavola brings his unique specialty that will greatly benefit his clients, whether buying or selling. Brandon Stavola Born and raised in Southern Connecticut, Stavola knew his days up north were numbered when he married his wife, Stefanie, who was raised on Hilton Head Island. In 2016, they moved South and bought their first home in Sea Pines. Stavola’s real estate career includes seven years as a residential appraiser in the waterfront communities of Fairfield County, Conn. His appraisal knowledge offers his clients an advantage, including understanding market pricing and changes, as well as the nuances of market
timing. The Stavolas and their three children, Brecken, Ramsey and Everly Rose, and dog, Chowder, now reside in Rose Dhu Creek in Bluffton. • Dr. Christine Powell has opened Learning by Connecting on Hilton Head Island, offering education therapy for students in kindergarten through college. Powell is an education therapist with more than 18 years of special education experience. She moved to Hilton Head Christine Powell in 2021 to accept a teaching position at Bluffton High School. Dr. Powell is a special educator, professor, parent, education researcher, and a Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching Fellow. She is a subject-matter expert on executive functioning challenges and researched based strategies for better
learning outcomes. She has been in private practice for two years. She creates individualized plans for students based on their unique learning profiles to help with specific needs, be it reading challenges, ADHD, organization, dyslexia, time management, and other barriers to learning. She helps students to achieve academic success by working with them outside the classroom. She utilizes research-based practices that help struggling students become confident learners. For more information, call 805-7502019 or visit learningbyconnectig.com. • Amy Whitman RN, BSN, FDN-P, CGP has recently become a Certified Gluten-free Practitioner. She adds this training to another recent one, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. In her new role as a CGP, she will draw upon her 46 years of nursing experience and her three years of FDN-P experience to assist her clients to get to the bottom root causes of their health complaints.
Whitman has been a resident of Bluffton for 23 years. She retired from Beaufort County School District in 2019, after being a school nurse for almost 18 years. She received her Amy Whitman Associate Degree in Nursing with Academic Honors from Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with Academic Honors from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Whitman was Nationally Board Certified as a School Nurse in 2011. She received her certification as an FDN practitioner in 2019. She has been informally studying functional medicine for the past 15 years, which is her passion. For more information, call 843-3840587, email amy.whitman06@gmail. com, or visit functionaldiagnosticnutrition,com.
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Course teaches how to succeed at business through failure By Tom Henz CONTRIBUTOR
Throughout the pandemic thousands of employees quit their jobs and started their own businesses (entrepreneurs). At the same time thousands of businesses and organizations of all types were having to adjust their business practices to accommodate change, and seeking employees to help lead that change (intrapreneurs). For these reasons and more, the University of South Carolina Beaufort developed a new course called Entrepreneurial Thinking and Innovation. At the beginning of the semester the students develop a theoretical model of a new business venture that interests them. Next, they take several assessments to determine their competitive strengths (CliftonStrengths: see Gallup.com), and comparative skills and personalities (Entrepreneurial Mindset Profile: see emindsetprofile.com). Throughout the semester they make chang-
es to their business models as they learn ways to collaborate, think creatively, assess information, solve problems, and innovate. Along the way the students are encouraged to be disruptive, and to fail. Wait, what? Disruption is confusion, obstruction, turmoil, chaos. Why would students be encouraged to disrupt? Because there are two sides to every coin. Disruption is also
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associated industries. Failure is also not usually a word we typically want to be associated with, yet failure, too, has its positive sides. We gain much wisdom from our failures. Failure helps us to grow as individuals and leaders. It is by definition inherent in the risks we take, yet without risk there is no innovation. In this class, we ask the students not to follow the crowd but rather to let their minds wander, use their imagination, and think differently. Discover new ways to look at something old, then act on it. As an unknown author once said, “Take risks: if you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wise.” We are all students in a dynamic world. Welcome change, don’t fear a few failures along the way and – from time to time – create a little disruption in a positive way! Tom Henz is an adjunct professor at USCB, as well as director and facilitator of the school’s Center for Strategic Planning. uscb.edu/csp
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Good estate plan will avoid a future ‘last minute switcheroo’ By Mark F. Winn CONTRIBUTOR
If you want to structure your legal affairs so as to (1) keep your assets in your family; (2) leave assets to loved ones protected from lawsuits; (3) have your loved ones be able to take steps to qualify you for government benefits such as Medicaid; (4) avoid the accel- Mark F. Winn eration of income taxes on retirement accounts; (5) avoid estate taxes; and (6) keep your affairs private and out of the view of the general public, then you need a good estate plan. A good estate plan for you and your family will also avoid the “last minute switcheroo.”
Without careful guidance and representation from a qualified attorney, you will not achieve all of the above-stated benefits. After having represented more than 2,000 people over the course of more than 19 years, I have seen many cases where the survivor altered the ultimate distribution of assets, sometimes disinheriting people that the first spouse did not want disinherited. This is “the last minute switcheroo” most want to avoid. The solution to this is to leave assets “in trust” with vested remainder interests and/or to use an agreement not to alter the plan. Let’s say, for example, Jason and Jennifer (the clients) have two children: Frank and Charlotte. The clients are in their late 60’s, and they want to make sure Frank and Charlotte will inherit what is left over in equal shares. They also want to make sure that it will not be subject to loss in
divorce if either of their children get divorced. They also want to make sure their kids can try and qualify them for Medicaid should they become disabled. What should Jennifer and Jason do? They should each make sure their papers direct their assets (upon survivor’s passing) go to their children in two separate trusts. Each child can be the trustee of their own trust. Each child will therefore have total control of the trust which is for their benefit. It will be protected from loss if they get sued (exceptions: IRS and child support). But, in all other cases, the creditors will be out of luck. This is like a built-in prenuptial agreement for your assets. Jason and Jennifer can also make sure when their kids pass that the remaining funds will go to grandchildren, and not in-laws. If Jason and Jennifer do not sign an agreement not to alter the plan, then
if Jennifer survives, there is nothing preventing her from being taken advantage of by someone else in the future or from her getting remarried and changing the disposition of her property. Under South Carolina law, an agreement not to alter the plan gives the children rights that are enforceable in court. So, if Jennifer survives and then redirects her property to a new love interest, or if she is unduly influenced to change her papers, the children (Frank and Charlotte) will be able to assert their rights in court. They could have Jennifer’s new will or amendment to her trust set aside. This preserves their inheritance, and avoids the last minute switcheroo. Mark F. Winn, J.D., Master of Laws (LL.M.) in estate planning, is a local asset protection, estate and elder law planning attorney. mwinnesq.com
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Elder law attorneys advocate for seniors and their families By Brian Treacy CONTRIBUTOR
Q. Why hire an elder law attorney? Elder law attorneys advocate for the senior community and their loved ones. They handle a wide range of legal matters affecting older or disabled persons that inBrian Treacy cludes traditional estate planning, lifetime planning, long term care planning, guardianship, Social Security, Medicaid, VA benefits, special needs planning, and other important matters. Elder law attorneys are specialists because of their focus on the needs
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of older adults, which are often different and more specialized than the needs of younger adults. Not only can they handle important financial and estate planning matters, they also give advice affecting the actual care of seniors, such as assisted living and nursing homes. Q. How can an elder law attorney help me? Elder law attorneys can help with any one of the following: • Discuss the importance of Wills and traditional estate planning, probate administration, and litigation • Create powers of attorney for finances and health care • Financial planning including, housing opportunities and planning, income, estate, and gift tax matters • Guardianship/Conservatorship: help with the selection and appointment of a legal guardian
• Help locate long term care facilities, and manage assisted living cost • Medicaid and VA benefits planning Q. How do elder law attorneys bill for their services? In most cases, elder law attorneys charge flat rates, quoted in advance based on the type of planning, such as traditional estate planning and asset protection planning. For other work, particularly that which may include litigation, they generally charge by the hour. Q. What questions should I ask an elder law attorney? Most elder law attorneys do not specialize in every area of law affecting the senior community, so it is important to hire an attorney who has experience in your particular area of concern. Also, before selecting an elder law attorney, you
should feel comfortable that he or she will represent you or your loved ones in a sensitive and understanding manner. Here are some questions you should ask: • What percentage of your time is devoted to elder law? • Do you have a particular emphasis on a certain area within elder law? • What information should I prepare for our first meeting? • How are your fees computed? There are numerous ways to find a qualified elder law attorney. Referrals from friends and family or online research may be a good start. Brian T. Treacy is an elder law and estate planning attorney, and owner of Elder Law & Estate Planning Center in Bluffton. hiltonheadelderlaw.com
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Ryan Lee has been appointed to the position of chief executive officer of Coastal Carolina Hospital, the hospital where he served in one of his first healthcare leadership roles almost a decade ago, effective April 4. In this role, Lee will be responsible for overseeing all strategic, operational and clinical activities at Coastal Carolina Hospital. “With a proven track record of success in growing quality programs, some of which he helped build at Coastal Carolina, this appointment is truly a homecoming for Ryan,” said Joel C. Taylor, Hilton Head Regional Healthcare’s Chief Executive Officer. “He is a proven leader with community commitment to this area, and he is dedicated to ensuring patients receive the highest quality care and service at our hospital.” Lee’s career started at Tidelands Health in South Carolina, where he served as an administrative resident. From there, he began his tenure at Tenet Healthcare, Coastal Carolina’s parent company in 2013, where he served as Coastal Caroli-
na’s director of physician services. He was promoted to associate administrator of Coastal Carolina, where he made a noteworthy impact in several key areas. He was involved with a number of crucial growth and development projects, including the expansion of the Women’s Pavilion, the addition of the MRI suite and the renovation of the operating room. Lee then went on to serve as the COO of West Boca Medical Center, a sister facility in Florida, where he expanded the surgical services department and led a program to improve patient satisfaction. For the last three years, Lee served as the COO of LewisGale Medical Center in Virginia, where he oversaw emergency and surgical services, started a TAVR program, and launched a new trauma service. Lee is a graduate of the Tenet Leadership Academy, a 15-month senior leader development program that brings together a small class of high-potential clinicians, administrators and corporate office employees. He is also a member of the American College of Healthcare Exec-
utives. He received his Master’s in Health Administration from the Medical University of South Carolina and his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Clemson University. “I am delighted to return to the Lowcountry, and look forward to being an integral part of further advancing healthcare offerings in this community,” Lee said. “My family and I are so excited to have this opportunity to return to our roots.” Coastal Carolina Hospital (CCH), a part of Hilton Head Regional Healthcare, is a 41-bed acute care hospital located at 1000 Medical Center in Hardeeville. Opened in 2004, CCH joined the healthcare system in 2007 and serves patients in Bluffton, Okatie, Hardeeville and surrounding counties. Coastal Carolina Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and honored with Leapfrog’s “A” Hospital Safety Score. To learn more about Coastal Carolina and Tidewatch Emergency Department, visit hiltonheadregional.com.
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HEALTH
Different treatments may reduce scar tissue visibility By Oswald Lightsey Mikell CONTRIBUTOR
Different types of scars require different treatments. It’s important to have your scar examined, because sometimes skin cancer can look like a scar. If you see a scar and don’t remember injuring your skin, you should make an appointment to see your dermatologist. Oswald Mikell Q: What are the different types of scars? A: Most scars are flat and pale. However, in cases when the body produces too much collagen, scars can be raised. Raised scars are called hypertrophic scars or keloid scars. Some scars can have a sunken or pitted appearance.
This kind of scarring occurs when underlying structures supporting the skin (for example, fat or muscle) are lost. Some surgical scars have this appearance, as do some scars from acne. Scars also can appear as stretched skin. Such scars result when the skin stretches rapidly (for example, as in growth spurts or during pregnancy). Q: Can scars be treated? A: Scars never completely go away, but there are some methods that can help reduce their size and appearance. Methods for improving the appearance of scars include: • Topical treatments, such as vitamin E, cocoa butter cream, and several commercial skin care products are available over the-counter with the claim to help heal scars, but typically are not very effective. • Chemical peels remove the uppermost layer of skin (epidermis) leading
to exfoliation and the alleviation of certain skin conditions including superficial acne scars. • Dermal fillers can be used to temporarily raise atrophic scars to the level of surrounding skin, reducing their appearance. • Dermabrasion involves the removal of the surface of the skin. Dermabrasion is useful when the scar is raised above the surrounding skin, but it is less useful for the treatment of sunken scars. • Microdermabrasion is a much less invasive form of dermabrasion, but is minimally useful for very superficial scars. • Laser treatments are similar to dermabrasion and remove the surface layers of the skin using different types of lasers. This treatment may achieve more subtle results by working on the collagen in the dermis without removing the upper layers of skin. This
treatment offers little down time as opposed to traditional laser resurfacing and dermabrasion, which require a longer recovery. • Corticosteroid injections may help to soften the appearance of keloid or hypertrophic scars through a longterm course of injections. • Surgery can be used to alter a scar’s shape or make it less noticeable. Surgery is not recommended in cases of hypertrophic or keloid scarring (raised scars) because there is a risk of recurring scars as well as more severe scarring that results from the treatment If you have a scar and are considering treatment, call a dermatologist. Dr. Oswald Lightsey Mikell, certified by the American Board of Dermatology and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, is the owner of Dermatology Associates of the Lowcountry.
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X-rays provide an in-depth look at overall dental health By Jordan Haire
ed tomography (CBCT) imagCONTRIBUTOR es. Bitewings taken in the Educating patients about oral health is examination one of my favorite parts about being a denchair capture tist. Using the most advanced technology, individual including digital X-rays, enables me to show images of your patients exactly what is going on in their back teeth and mouth, rather than just telling them. front teeth. I understand that some patients are hesiThe American tant to take X-rays; however, the benefits far Dental Assooutweigh any minimal associated risk. Just as a microscope allows a scientist to ciation (ADA) A patient is standing and undergoing a cone-beam computed tomography observe things undetectable to the naked recommends (CBCT) scan. eye, X-rays provide insight about potential these be taken problems within teeth and below the surface annually. A CBCT image is 3D, taken while • Changes in the bone or root canal due of the gum. X-rays provide advanced warn- to infection standing, and captures your jaw, upper teeth, and lower teeth all in one image. The ing about many health issues, which can • An abscess, an infection at the tooth ADA recommends they be updated every avoid future pain, emergencies and costly root or between the gum and tooth three to five years. procedures. • Periodontal disease According to the ADA, radiation expoThese issues include: • Oral cancer • Decay, especially small areas of decay sure associated with dentistry represents a The two most common types of digital between teeth and beneath existing fillings minor contribution to total exposure from X-rays used by your dental office are bite• Jawbone loss all natural and human-made sources. For wings and panoramic, cone-beam comput-
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example, eating a banana measures 0.1 millisieverts (mSv), one digital X-ray is 4.0 mSv, a cross-country airplane flight is 40.0 mSv, and a chest or abdomen CT scan is 7000 mSv. The huge benefit to this minor exposure is that the images can be viewed instantly and stored electronically. I recommend X-rays be taken during your comprehensive, new patient exam. This helps us create a baseline of your current oral health state and a treatment plan, if needed. If your X-rays were taken at your previous dental practice and are less than a year old, they are easily transferred and added to your record. Even though X-rays are important, they are just one piece of a strong oral health routine for maintaining overall health. Remember to keep your at-home dental care in top form, and visit your dentist regularly for a professional cleaning and checkup. Jordan Haire, DDS, is a dentist in practice with ROC Dental Group in Bluffton.
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WELLNESS
Questions and answers about plastic surgery procedures By E. Ronald Finger CONTRIBUTOR
Q. I am a male and have a weak chin and jaw. What can be done? A. The quickest and easiest solution is “filler” injections. This must be addressed individually since everyone’s chin is shaped differently, as are their goals. The chin can be enhanced with or without involving the jaw. My suggestion is to use a “filler” product that will last between a year or two to see what appeals to the patient. Then a much longer-lasting filler can be used if desired. These procedures are done as a standard office visit requiring no anesthesia, and the result can be dramatic. Fillers along the chin or jaw are also used to reduce the appearance of jowls in many cases. The jawline should not have depressions and bulges. Q. My nose has a hump. Can a non-surgical procedure correct this? A. On either side of the hump is usually
Before and after photos of a patient of Dr. Finger who had a lip lift procedure.
a depression, e.g., between the eyes and below the hump. A “filler” can be used to correct or diminish the hump by elevating the depression. Sometimes the tip of the nose is too short. This can also be elevated with properly placed fillers. Various depressions in the nose can also be improved similarly. Q. Is dermabrasion the only solution to acne scars? A. Dermabrasion is rarely used anymore. Certain lasers are used effectively, and these diminish the scars. Some of the severe, large scars may need to be excised, and others
can be treated by subcision (releasing the scar under the depression) and injecting a long-acting filler. Treatment of this problem is truly a program of treatments to achieve the smoothest result. Q. My earlobes are too large and droopy. What is the solution? A. Unfortunately, both ears and noses continue to grow as we age because cartilage continues to grow. With earlobes, there is also a loss of volume, and, like the face, volume loss causes sagging. The judicious use of fillers can correct the problem in a
few minutes. If the earlobe is droopy beyond what a filler can correct, minor surgery can reduce the droopy, large earlobes. If the problem involves the entire ear, a much more involved procedure must be used. Generally, the earlobe is the most noticeable feature. This is a local anesthesia procedure, and the sutures are usually removed on the fifth day. Q. What is a “buckhorn” lip lift? A. The name “buckhorn” comes from the shape of the skin excision just under the nose. The distance between the nose and the red part of the lip gets longer as we age. The result is an aged looking lip that covers the upper teeth, turning the red part under. The “buckhorn” corrects this problem and is performed under local anesthesia. Sutures are removed in approximately five days. Voluptuous lips are only a “buckhorn” away. E. Ronald Finger, MD, FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon with offices in Savannah and Bluffton. fingerandassociates.com
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Emotional intelligence: To heal from pain, you must feel it By Shembra Carter CONTRIBUTOR
Growing up I am sure you heard the phrase “boys don’t cry,” “man up,” or girls are “too emotional.” Society and our upbringing has programmed and conditioned us to be disassociated from our emotions and our body. However, emotions are intuitive signals guiding us into true alignment. Modern society is predicated on a multispectral numbing of all feelings that are not pleasant. What happens is we repress, suppress, shop, sleep, eat, or drink emotions away. Or so we think. When we don’t allow our body to feel the full bandwidth of the emotion they get pushed down. Here they become trapped and held in the body. Like a dam, this blocks life force energy. Think about a child when something does not go their way. They pitch a fit, cry, or scream. And just like that they are over it. Allowing that emotion to flow naturally without interruption is extremely healthy.
The crying is the healing, not the hurting. When we stop a child or anyone from fully expressing an emotion, the remainder of that emotion gets relegated to the muscles and tissues of the body. This unprocessed emotional energy gets stored in our organs and other parts of our body causing muscle tension, anxiety,
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self-regulate these unpleasant emotions. At our core, we are emotional beings. We are here to experience the full spectrum of feelings, even the unpleasant ones. The next time you are having a difficult emotional experience such as grief, sorrow, anger or resentment, I encourage you to dive into that emotion, and just be with it. Allow it to move through you just as you would joy or happiness. To heal from emotional pain you must be willing to feel it, not numb it. The only way out is to go in. Sound therapy, deep breathing, and yin yoga are a few modalities that can help to release emotional pain from the body. When we let go of things we have been holding onto for years it creates space in our body for joy, creativity, passion, and happiness. Shembra Carter, RN, is the owner of Lowcountry Harmonic Egg Sound and Light Chamber. info@lowcountryharmonicegg.com or Lowcountryharmonicegg.com
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Become the best version of yourself with plastic surgery By Audrey Klenke CONTRIBUTOR
Accepting your body as it is, with its flaws and imperfections, is undoubtedly the key to happiness. However, when you are self-conscious about an aspect of your body or face, it might be hard for you to regain your confidence in yourself. Luckily, there is a range of procedures and treatments that can Audrey Klenke help you boost your self-image and enable you to live your best life. Here are the top four self-image boosting procedures to consider. • Breast augmentation: More than 53% of women in the US are unhappy with their bodies – a percentage that rises to around 61% when considering women
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success rate, as it can significantly improve a woman’s quality of life and reduce the pain and discomfort caused by large breasts. For men, chest reduction (gynecomastia) procedures can be life-changing. Having male breasts can absolutely tank one’s confidence, while removing them provides the chiseled, flat chest we commonly associate with masculinity. Now that more men approach plastic surgery with a different mindset, almost 20,000 males in 2020 have enjoyed the benefits of a firmer, better-defined torso. And, this can have endless benefits on confidence and social life. Naturally, practicing self-love and accepting your body for what it is is crucial for happiness. But some self-image-boosting procedures can help you rediscover your natural, youthful beauty. Audrey A. Klenke, MD, FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon and the owner of Pinnacle Plastic Surgery in Bluffton.
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Shrimp and sunshine go hand-in-hand in the Lowcountry By Charles J. Russo III CONTRIBUTOR
“You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. There are shrimp kabobs, shrimp creole, and shrimp gumbo. Pan-fried, deepfried, stir-fried. There’s pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich...” And the list goes on and on. Thanks to our beloved “Bubba” from Forest Gump, even people not originally from this area know the plethora of ways to prepare the most popular seafood sourced from our coast. And now is a perfect time to add local shrimp to your dinner menus, because as the water temperatures rise, our shrimp grow larger. Up and down the South Carolina and Georgia coasts, shrimpers are hard at work right around this time when the sun begins to really shine.
It’s easy to understand why the shrimping industry is so robust in the Lowcountry. Shrimp may be the most approachable of all seafood. You’re likely to hear people claim they don’t like seafood “except for shrimp.” Its sweet meat is easy to prepare, and its incredible versatility makes it a staple for popular Southern dishes.
Shrimp is also quite healthy. It’s high in protein and low in calories and fat. Of course, the preparation will affect the final results, but the possibilities are endless. No wonder shrimp accounts for about half of all seafood eaten in the United States annually. This seafood delicacy is a mainstay that makes countless appearances at all kinds of
gatherings across the region. As more people adopt the practice of eating locally sourced food, shrimp has been accepted as a great way to support our ecosystem and regional economy. Some family shrimpers have been in business for more than 100 years, and their experience and dedication help combat overfishing and foster a sense of pride in the industry. The white and brown shrimp caught in our local waters ships to restaurants and markets both locally and far beyond, with an amazing reputation to uphold. With the warm weather upon us, the rising water temperatures mean larger, plumper, juicier shrimp. Be sure to visit your local seafood market to stock up and share some with your friends and family soon, knowing that your shrimp selection supports our region’s health and economy. Charles J. Russo III is the owner of Russo’s Fresh Seafood Bluffton. russosfreshseafood.com
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Good fishing doesn’t just happen; Waddell Center helps out By Collins Doughtie CONTRIBUTOR
Quite often I get on my hand and knees begging you to understand everything the Waddell Mariculture Center means to each and every one of us that lives along the coast. Some say, “Don’t they do shrimp farming or something like that?” while others say they have never even heard of this facility on Sawmill Creek Road right here in Bluffton. I hear questions like that all the time and it breaks my heart that so many of you know so little about the people who work there, what they do and the facility itself. One reason I have such a weak spot for the Waddell Center goes back to many years ago, when I – and others –lay down in front of bulldozers that were about to flatten the site where Waddell now sits. Had those bulldozers been able to finish their task, a massive chemical plant called BASF would have occupied the site. Through hard work by thousands of people, we beat BASF, and Waddell was built so that instead of destroying our precious Lowcountry, a facility was built to enhance and protect our waters for generations to come. If you haven’t kept up with recent renovations at the Waddell Mariculture Center, the wet lab, where all the fish are housed, is spectacular. Seriously under-funded by the state, it took years to finally get the money necessary to revamp that part of
the facility. But even with that, the small team of dedicated professionals there are still finding themselves operating on a shoestring budget. If it weren’t for the local community’s support and the nonprofit Waddell Fund, I am not sure what might happen to this vital part of our community. Research, education and breeding programs for restocking cobia, redfish, trout, flounder and tripletail make this place a jewel for our water-oriented lifestyle. Especially with cobia, there is a hitch. The females needed in order to bring back overfished Port Royal Sound cobia stocks have to be from the genetically pure group that we call “Port Royal cobia.” Using DNA testing, the biologists there can determine if that cobia comes from this very specific group. In the past three years, nearly 40,000 generically pure Port Royal cobia raised at Waddell have been released back into Port Royal Sound. Through new funding, maturation tanks that mimic perfect breeding conditions have allowed Waddell’s cobia to spawn up to three or four times a year instead of just once. That is huge! I guess the biggest surprise for me was the size of the cobia released. They are small! I was expecting typical forked tails of older fish – but these young cobia have fanned tails, much like a freshwater aquarium beta fish. Though larger when released, this year should be an indicator as to how successful their efforts have been. With state waters closed to cobia fishing in May, if
George Norton with the large female cobia he caught. After this photo, she was released.
all goes right, sexually mature Port Royal Sound cobia will be undisturbed during this peak breeding time. So now you might question me about Waddell by saying, “So they raise fish and shrimp, huh?” My answer is yes, they do these things, but even more important is the research they do when problems arise in the waters along the South Carolina coast, primarily from Charleston to the Georgia state line. With the seemingly never-ending growth in this portion of the state come issues like storm water runoff, destruction of wetlands and pollution. Like the Ghostbusters line, “Who ya gonna call?”, the biologists at Waddell
have saved our bacon more times than I can count. But with budget cut after budget cut for the past decade, the 37-yearold state-run facility is still hurting bad. Some progress toward increased funding has been made in the past year, but nowhere near enough to bring this facility up to snuff. Liners that are vital to keep water in the many ponds onsite have rotted and many are completely unusable. It’s time that we step up to the plate and bring the Waddell Mariculture Center back to its original glory, especially now when our area is growing by leaps and bounds, and problems with our waters are sure to arise more and more with the influx of development. I KNOW many of you out there have the money where a tax-deductible donation of $20,000 or more to Waddell would be hardly missed. For instance, new pond liners are good for 25 years and they cost between $25,000 and $40,000 per liner, depending on the size of the pond. I also know many of you have your favorite charities, but this is our lifestyle – the very reason we moved here – that is at stake. For tax free donations of any amount, make checks out to The Waddell Fund and send them to The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, P.O. Box 23019, Hilton Head Island, SC 29925. 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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PETS
Shelter cat adopts newborn kitten found in rubble By Amy Campanini CONTRIBUTOR
Heroes come from many walks in life. In animal rescue, some of the most caring and selfless heroes are mother cats willing to take in orphans as their own. A cat nicknamed Mama Sol captured our hearts in late March when she lovingly adopted a newborn kitten found helpless and alone in the rubble of a collapsed structure. Before I tell you about Sol’s love for others, let me tell you about those who loved her first. Sol showed up at a family’s house two weeks before Christmas, hungry and thirsty. Despite having six rescue pets already, they immediately provided this sweet, pregnant mama cat with a warm bed, food, veterinary care, and the love every animal deserves. Unable to keep Sol and her kittens, the family made the heartbreaking decision to transition them into Palmetto Animal
alerted about a lone newborn kitten found in the rubble of a torn down building,” said PAL Adoption Coordinator Sally Dawkins.” Sol’s foster moms, a mother-daughter Mama cat Sol has “adopted” orphaned kitten, Rubble, and welcomed the team, knew helpless baby to the family. she would League’s foster care program, knowing accept this sweet baby as her own, so we each one would find a wonderful home. made the introduction right away. The But, Sol’s story does not end there. She tiny kitten found in the rubble, only a was meant to pass along the love she had few days old, was quickly welcomed into received to another in need. his new family. “Sol was already in a foster home with “PAL fought hard for the life of a single, her biological kittens, when PAL was stray, newborn kitten,” said Sol’s foster
mom Jillian Gerber. “I think this story is one of love, understanding and triumph.” And so, a hero (who had just given birth) was born. Sol’s heart was so full of love from the kindness she had received, she didn’t think twice about extending the same. Do you have a pet with a special story? Celebrate your animal May 1-7 during National Pet Week by ordering a Pet Portrait Tile from Palmetto Animal League. One tile will be displayed at PAL in “Honor” or “Memory” of your pet, and a second tile can become a beautiful display in your home. Order today at PalmettoAnimalLeague.org. Proceeds support PAL’s No Kill Adoption Center. Love saved Mama Sol, her kittens, and one precious orphan. Your Pet Portrait Tile, ordered today, will pay it forward to save another animal waiting for rescue. Amy Campanini is president of Palmetto Animal League.
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FAITH
Embrace sense of sacred discomfort: Feel it, name it, heal it By Therese Donlan Lee CONTRIBUTOR
2022 continues to produce change and create loss in many ways and on so many levels in our daily lives. For most of us, this change and loss is often unwanted, sometimes mandatory, and definitely unfamiliar. What is ours to do? My favorite question as a minister is, “Are you willing?” Are you willing to be vulnerable? Are you willing to get comfortable with your feelings of discomfort – sitting in the sacred discomfort that is calling us to know that something deep within us is needing our attention. Each time we intentionally move from our head to our heart we allow for the embracing of this sacred discomfort. I encourage us all to honor the process of “accepting change, acknowledging loss, allowing grief.” As I say on Sundays, “Breathe!” Yes, I said allow grief. Up until now, for most of us, grief has been associated only with a physical death. However, as we pay
attention to the small nudges within us and as we get real with what we are feeling, we recognize how loss and change cause grief, too. Our sacred discomfort can be related to a tangible loss – such as a death of a person or pet, the removal of a body part or a foreclosed home – as well as intangible
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losses such as moving, job loss, divorce, a health diagnosis, faith, trust, and many, many more. I invite you to walk alongside your grief as you breathe. Embrace change and loss that is part of everyday living while we are alive. I love the anonymous quote, “God doesn’t give us what we can handle. God helps us with what we are given.” It reminds me I am not “done unto” and I get to stay prayed-up to accept, acknowledge and allow. There are various ways to walk this grief
journey and we will each uniquely navigate all the feelings as we honor the sacred discomfort. We get to remember that even when we are sad, we still are not alone. Scripture tells us this multiple times in both the Hebrew Scriptures and New Testament. The best definition I have experienced thus far in my own journey of loss and change says, “Grief is the normal and natural emotional reaction to loss of any kind, as well as the conflicting feelings caused by the end of or change in a familiar pattern of behavior.” (The Grief Recovery Institute) Stay prayed-up, talk with God, and watch yourself reengage in life as you transform your sacred discomfort by being honest with yourself and honoring and accepting your feelings when and as they show up. Live while you are alive. Rev. Therese Donlan Lee is the senior minister at Unity Spiritual Center Hilton Head, and a certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist. unityofhiltonhead.org
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GIVING
Supporting local nonprofits through challenging times By Scott Wiermann CONTRIBUTOR
The past two years have been a roller coaster ride for all of us. Whether it’s managing pandemic-related issues, dealing with the challenges of worker shortages and supply chain disruptions, or bracing for rising inflation, our community, like so many others around the world, has had to Scott Wiermann adapt and find creative ways of dealing with the new normal. Our local nonprofits, in particular, have proven their resilience time and again in the face of ever-evolving challenges. But that doesn’t mean they don’t need our continued support. Many of these nonprofits – and especially their clients – are being impacted like never before.
Many of the issues local nonprofits are dealing with are byproducts of turbulence at home and abroad. Everything from their services to organizational overhead is being affected by broader events. In light of this, we recently reached out to Lowcountry nonprofits to ask them what their biggest challenges have been over the past six months. We found that more than 72% of those we surveyed were struggling with increased operational costs. This reality may be less likely to pull at the heartstrings of donors, but it has an impact on a nonprofit’s ability to provide services to our community, says Pat Zuk, executive director of First Tee of The Lowcountry. “I realize it’s not sexy to help pay someone’s salary or the rent or light bill, but in many cases, it’s more important than special projects,” Zuk said. Issues like inflation and related increases in food, gas and housing costs have
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SPORTS
Getting the right grip makes a difference in your golf game By Jean Harris CONTRIBUTOR
Why is the grip so important when we play golf? The grip is your only physical contact with the golf club. Without the proper grip, making consistent golf shots is very difficult. So often golfers hold the club incorrectly because it feels comfortable in their hands. However, comfortable is not always correct. A proper grip enables the hands to work together to deliver the clubhead square to the ball. There are three acceptable ways of gripping a golf club described for the right-handed golfer: Overlapping: The pinky finger of the right hand fits on top of the space between the index finger and the middle finger of the left hand. Interlocking: This grip involves the intertwining or locking together of the left index finger and the pinky of the right
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to right (fade). Grip size is important when buying clubs. Women with small hands should get an undersized grip. There are also standard, mid-size and oversized grips for golfers with larger hands. Go to your local golf shop and try out grips of all sizes. I recommend re-gripping your golf clubs once a year if you play and practice often. There are special molded grip trainers that you can put on a practice club. I cut down a club and put the molded grip on it to practice swinging indoors. Finally, the grip on your putter is different from your other clubs. I suggest a large grip with a flat top for your thumbs to sit. Your hand placement on a putter is different than your other clubs. Dr. Jean Harris is an LPGA Master Professional and teaches at local courses. jean. golfdoctor.harris@gmail.com; golfdoctorjean. com
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It might sound funny for a teacher, but I don’t teach swimming By Bob Colyer CONTRIBUTOR
I don’t like to say that I teach “swimming.” I prefer to say that I teach “efficiency of aquatic locomotion.” It is hard to define what swimming is, but much easier to clarify efficiency. It goes back a little over 50 years to what became a bible of our sport – Dr. James “Doc” Counsilman’s “The Science of Swimming.” On page 2, my mentor writes that, to be more efficient, “a swimmer … must do one of the following: (1) decrease resistance, (2) increase propulsion, or (3) use a combination of these two.” Reducing resistance for the long-axis strokes (front or back crawl efficiency) requires the swimmer to be as long and narrow as possible, or as fish-like as possible. The only fish that is flat on the water’s surface is a dead fish. Therefore, front and back crawl are not swum ON the front or back. They are instead swum by alternating
sides THROUGH the front or back, using a glide position that extends the lead arm forward below the surface while the trailing arm’s hand touches the thigh below the hip. Breaststroke and butterfly by definition use both arms simultaneously, so their glide positions, even though level on the front, require full extension of legs and arms to reduce resistance. Increasing propulsion requires using both
“drag” and “lift” forces. Drag force follows Newton’s Third Law of Motion by exerting pressure backwards on the water so that the body moves equally and opposite, thus forward. Lift force works like an airplane wing as the hand-arm lever moves through the water, creating greater pressure on the underneath side and lowering pressure on the upper side. Thus the “wing,” and the
body to which it is attached, moves from an area of greater pressure to an area of lesser pressure according to Bernoulli’s Principle of fluid dynamics. If the greater pressure is toward the rear, resulting “lift” moves the body forward. Drag and lift forces vary as hand and arm angles vary. Thus there is no constant proportion of drag and lift from stroke to stroke, nor throughout any given stroke. The best I can say is that both are continuously at work, efficiently or not. Swimmers who minimize resistance and/or who maximize the effect of the two propulsive forces can be said to be more efficient than others. That is my goal in the teaching of aquatic locomotion. Dr. Bob Colyer of Bluffton is an actively retired college professor, coach and author of “Swim Better: A Guide to Greater Efficiency for Swimmers & Instructors,” directed primarily to non-competitors. bobcolyer@yahoo.com
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HOME
Let the light shine in while blocking out the heat By Dave Miller CONTRIBUTOR
Your home has several systems in place that help keep it cool during the summer, like your HVAC system. But does your home struggle to cool during the summer? Sunlight entering the home on hot summer days can rapidly increase indoor temperatures, which translates into even higher utility bills during summer months. Looking for a solution? One way to avoid rising temperatures in your home is window tinting. This extra layer of defense against the heat works to improve the efficiency of your HVAC system and save you money, as well as protect the interior of your home. With the beautiful Southern sights here in the Lowcountry, we know you want to keep your curtains open and enjoy the view. But this often means rising indoor temperatures and, therefore, higher energy costs. With window tinting in your home, you can keep your curtains open without having
to worry about excess heat. Window tinting lets light through your windows but blocks out heat, giving you natural lighting in your home without overworking your HVAC system. UV rays are more powerful than you
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The event in the gardens will provide a place of reflection for all those heroes who gave their lives in service to our country from 1941 to 1945. The flags will be placed in the Memorial Garden of the National Museum by groups of volunteers. The flag display will be open to the public May 26-30 and will cover the museum’s entire memorial garden and chapel grounds. Volunteers are needed to help place
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May 3, 2022 • SECTION B Volume 25, I ssue 9
‘In The Heights’
Arts Center, May 4-29
Dennis Lake featured at Art League - 6B
SOBA showcases Letty Husson’s work - 8B
Choral Society offers two concerts this month - 10B
Duo brings vocal harmonies to Roasting Room - 12B
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May 3 “Summer Resounding,” free concert by Lowcountry Community Concert Band, 5:30 p.m. USCB Bluffton campus, front courtyard at library. Chairs, coolers welcomed. Food truck on site. (Rain date May 4.) Donations appreciated. May 4-29 “In the Heights,” with score by Lin Manuel-Miranda, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Tickets $56 adult, $51 child preview; $61 adult, $56 child regular run. Masks optional. artshhi.com or 843842-2787 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. May 10 “I Was Born to Be in a Library: Pat Conroy’s Great Love of Libraries,” presented by Jonathan Haupt and Alisha Arora of the Pat Conroy Literary Center, at Bluffton Branch Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton, 4:30 p.m. Free. May 13 “For We Wish You Music,” Hilton Head Choral Society 45th anniversary concert, postponed from April 1, 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway. Showcasing retiring director Tim Reynolds and his 20-year tenure with favorite numbers. Tickets $15-$40 at hiltonheadchoralsociety. org. Proof of vaccination required.
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May 13-14 “Plein Air in Watercolor,” two-day workshop with Catherine Hillis, Art League Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. both days. Outdoor location to be determined. $297 Art League of Hilton Head members, $330 non-members. 843-842-5738
May 26 “Swing Into Summer,” concert by Hilton Head Big Band, 6:30 p.m. Hilton Head Beach & Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head. Doors open at 5 p.m., full buffet dinner available for $15 until 6:30 p.m. Cash bar. Tickets $10, at Eventbrite. com. Proceeds benefit Juior Jazz Foundation.
May 14 Dauzat St Marie, singer/songwriter duo, With Eric & Ash, 8 p.m. at Roasting Room Lounge, 1297 May River Road, Bluffton. Tickets from $20. roastingroom.live
May 29 “America Sings,” Hilton Head Choral Society’s traditional Memorial Day concert, 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway. Tickets $15-$40 at hiltonheadchoralsociety.org. Proof of vaccination required.
May 15 Gwen Yvett at USCB Center for the Arts, Listen on the Lawn Concert Series, 6 p.m. Bring chairs, blankets, picnic and beverages. Open at 5:30 p.m., $10 per person, children under 12 free. uscbcenterforthearts.com or 843-521-4145 (Rain location inside CFA.) May 16 Leanne Morgan, “The Big Panty Tour,” Southern charm and comedy, 4 and 7:30 p.m., Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Tickets $62 adults. May 17 Auditions for “Heathers: The Musical” at May River Theatre, 5-8 p.m.; callbacks 6-8 p.m. May 18. Ages 16 and up, must sign up online at mayrivertheatre.com/auditions. May 24-June 25 “People, Places and Things,” exhibit by Dennis Lake, featured at Art League Hilton Head, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. May 25. Artleaguehhi.org or 843-681-5060
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Through May 29 Lowcountry Landscapes by Letty Husson featured at SOBA, opening reception 5-7 p.m. May 7. 6 Church St. Bluffton. Gallery hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. sobagallery.com or 843-757-6586. 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 Through July 3 “Hitnes, The Image Hunter: On the Trail of John James Audubon,” exhibit, mural painting and art talk, Coastal Discovery Museum, main gallery. Italian artist to paint murals on the property April 19-29; exhibit open April 23-July 3; opening reception and exhibit tour 4:30-7 p.m. April 29. coastaldiscovery.org or 843-689-6767
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FROM THE CREATOR OF Hamilton
Story behind the smash-hit musical coming to Arts Center
MAY 4 – 29
TONY-WINNING BEST MUSICAL When a winning lottery ticket, a power outage, and romantic tension shake up the neighborhood, the long-time friends and neighbors make discoveries about each other and themselves. Featuring an exhilarating score by Lin-Manuel Miranda, this fresh and revolutionary musical combines Latin rhythms and dance to tell a captivating story about what it means to chase your dreams as you cling to your roots.
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"an Exuberant & Heartfelt party" – THE NEW YORK TIMES
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Readers might know “In the Heights” from the 2021 summer movie musical sensation. Maybe you only recognize the creator’s name, Lin-Manuel Miranda, as the mastermind behind Hamilton. Or perhaps all you know is that “In the Heights” will be on the Arts Center stage May 4-29. However, the story of “In the Heights” began in 1999, when a then-unknown Lin-Manuel Miranda was a sophomore at Wesleyan University, decades before he received a MacArthur Genius Grant, won a Pulitzer Prize, or had even thought about turning a founding father into a rapping, Broadway legend. Young Miranda started pouring his creative brilliance into writing a musical to capture the vibrant life of his old neighborhood, the Latino community in Upper Manhattan known as Washington Heights. The ambitious student’s vision was to develop a show that would blend classic Broadway ballads with the salsa and hip-hop of his youth. And before graduating college, that’s exactly what he did. The student audience went wild for that early campus production, but it’s no shock that Miranda – a man who has never been satisfied – knew it needed more work. While he saw the show’s glowing potential, he would continue to refine it for nearly a decade after he graduated. After a strenuous series of workshops, revisions, and an off-Broadway run, “In the Heights” was transferred to Broadway in 2008, where it revolutionized American musical theater for good.
At the time, the words “edgy” and “Broadway” were rarely uttered in the same sentence. There were very few roles written for Latinx actors aside from West Side Story, and despite hip-hop’s naturally theatrical wordplay, no one had successfully integrated the genre into a musical prior to Miranda. “In the Heights” changed all of that. It was the dawn of a new era of a fresh, vital and multi-cultural Broadway shows, proving that there was room for new sounds and stories that previously had been excluded from mainstream theatre. Even those who had their doubts about straying from tradition found themselves moved by this buoyant musical. The reviews raved about how Miranda miraculously made a show with “plenty of good old-fashioned Broadway heart” while giving that heart a “thrilling new beat.” This game-changing musical was nominated for 13 Tonys, winning four of them including Best Musical, won a Grammy, and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. What truly won audiences over was the joyous, heartfelt story that is at the root of this explosively energetic and entertaining show. It’s a musical that celebrates home, family, and community by genuinely welcoming everyone to Washington Heights, and we are ready to welcome you to the neighborhood! The Arts Center’s vibrant production is directed by NYC’s Patdro Harris. Tickets may be purchased by calling 843-842-2787 or online at tickets.artshhi.com.
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Dennis Lake, Lowcountry artist and art teacher, will be showcasing his work in a variety of media at Art League Gallery this May and June. His exhibit, “People, Places and Things,” will be on display May 24-June 25. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. May 25. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. Lake’s work is known for its intricate detail, traditionally realistic style, and subtle colors. His subjects range from portraits and wildlife to landscapes and still life. “I look at the world around me as a constant source of inspiration,” said Lake. “My hope is that the viewer can see the beauty that I have tried to preserve for a time.” Lake earned his BFA and worked briefly as an art director, but returned to art only after spending 20 years as an Air Force pilot. After retiring, Lake earned his Masters in Art Education, and began painting, exhibiting, and teaching art in Tennessee, where he won numerous awards in juried shows. Since relocating to the Lowcountry in 2009, Lake has taught art and exhibited
at Art League Academy and Society of Bluffton Artists, and has served on the board of the Art League of Hilton Head. He has won Best of Show at SOBA and People’s Choice at Art League’s annual show. Art League Gallery is located at 14 Shelter Cove Lane, inside the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, plus 90 minutes prior to all Arts Center performances. 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. Art League Academy welcomes artists and students in all media at all skill levels, including true beginners. Taught by professional art educators, students can choose from many art classes and workshops that change monthly. Art League Gallery features local artwork in all media created by more than 170 member artists. All artwork on display is for sale, and exhibits change every month. For more information, visit artleaguehhi.org or call 843-681-5060.
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Letty Husson’s Lowcountry landscapes will be featured May 2-29 at the Society of Bluffton Artist’s Gallery with an opening artist’s reception from 5 to 7 p.m. May 7. The peaceful landscapes of the South Carolina Lowcountry will fill SOBA’s gallery in Old Town Bluffton. With a serene style, Husson’s use of pastels and oils conveys the natural beauty and tranquility of her settings. The colorful skies, marshes and birds of the Lowcountry are her most frequent subjects now, but not the only ones. “My work is varied, but these days I use mostly oil and pastel,” says Husson, who began her life as an artist while working as a nurse decades ago in New York City. “My husband says that my signature style is ‘pleasant to look at.’ I like that.” While working as an RN, Husson needed some diversion from the medical field. With the encouragement of a friend, she enrolled part-time at Marymount Manhattan College and graduated in 1986 with a BA in Studio Art. Painting was her favorite subject, and she painted mainly in watercolor and oil. However, after graduation, working for
a living and having to care for her ailing mother did not allow time for art. Husson retired in 1997 and moved to Maine with her husband and mother. After the passing of her mother in 2004 she and a friend and started taking refresher art lessons. The vibrant colors of the pastel sticks captured her interest, as it makes for immediate correction or addition to the work at hand. As she is now in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, she is attracted to the marshes and birds in the area. She is a member of SOBA, the Art League of Hilton Head, and Beaufort Art Association. SOBA is located at 6 Church St. in the heart of the flourishing art hub in Old Town Bluffton’s historic district. As a nonprofit art organization, SOBA offers regular art classes, featured artist shows, exhibitions, scholarships, outreach programs and more. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays. Visit sobagallery.com for a complete calendar of events and other information or call 843-757-6586.
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Choral Society to present two concerts in May The Hilton Head Choral Society will hold two concerts in May. The HHCS will celebrate its 45th season and the 20th year with Artistic Director Tim Reynolds at “For We Wish You Music” – now slated for 7 p.m. on May 13. The Choral Society will also present its annual patriotic commemorative concert “America Sings!” on May 29 at 7 p.m. Both concerts will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway on Hilton Head Island. “For We Wish You Music” concert (May 13) The “For We Wish You Music” concert was originally planned for April 1 but had to be rescheduled due to Covid. The HHCS will celebrate the history of the Hilton Head Choral Society with this special performance. The concert will also showcase the last 20 years with Artistic Director, Tim Reynolds. It is the maestro’s final season with the HHCS. “Forty five years of making music together is a big deal,” says HHCS President Judy
Tiano “And celebrating a true musical icon and friend after 20 years together will be something truly special.” The Hilton Head Choral Society was founded in 1975 to perform the Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah.” Their current repertoire includes classical and contemporary works, pops, and seasonal favorites, performed with a professional orchestra and soloists. During Reynolds’ tenure the group has taken two European tours; hosted a choral festival; commissioned new works by composers Randall Stroope, Georgia Stitt, and Craig Hella Johnson; and expanded
programming to include a Chamber Singers ensemble and the HHCS Youth Choir. “These twenty years as Artistic Director of the Choral Society have created some of the fondest memories of my life,” shares Reynolds. “Making music with singers who share a passion for choral music has truly been an honor.” Patriotic Celebration: “America Sings!” (May 29) This celebration of the American spirit will include the chorus, the Atlanta Symphony Brass Quintet, and a special guest speaker. The evening will include a tribute
to the men and women of our Armed Forces, with special guest speaker and HHCS member, Lt. Col. Kathryn Boudreau, a retired Air Force intelligence officer and attaché. During the course of her career, she served at the U.S. Embassies in Moscow, Paris, and Bujumbura, Burundi. “The Choral Society’s annual patriotic May concert is a long-standing tradition in our community for both locals and visitors alike,” said Reynolds. “A time to honor those who have fought for this great country. This one will definitely be a bittersweet event, as it will be the last time I direct this fine group of musicians.” Patrons, volunteers, and performers will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Patrons are encouraged to submit vaccination proof in advance to tickets@ hiltonheadchoralsociety.org or by mail to HHCS, PO Box 22235, Hilton Head Island, SC 29925. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 843-341-3818, visit hiltonheadchoralsociety.org, or email tickets@ hiltonheadchoralsociety.org.
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Review: Trail is never too cold to seek remains of war dead PRESENTS
By Glenda Harris “This book is the story of the quest to find Sandy Bonnyman, in both body and spirit, and bring him home.” – Prologue, “Bones of My Grandfather” “Bones of My Grandfather” was written by Clay Bonnyman, the grandson of an American war hero, and spans the years from 1943 to 2015. This is the story of First Lieutenant Alexander Bonnyman, Jr., a U.S. Marine killed during a bloody 76-hour fight against Japanese forces on the Pacific atoll of Tarawa. Known as Sandy, Bonnyman lost his life while leading a shore party of Marines against a strong Japanese defensive line. After crawling approximately 40 yards forward of the front line to place demolitions in the entrance of a Japanese emplacement, Bonnyman led his men forward, exposing himself to relentless enemy fire. He persisted in returning fire, killing three more of the enemy before he died. His fearless leadership inspired his men who eventually fought off the Japanese in that sector with no further American casualties. The U.S. Marines eventually won the Battle of Tarawa but the human cost was high on both sides. The remains of many of the fallen Marines and sailors were not returned to family. In the haze and desperation of war, bodies were buried on the tiny island, and essentially forgotten for many years. Soon after receiving the news of his son’s death, Alexander Bonnyman, Sr., set out to find his remains and bring his son home. Using his influence as a successful business man and owner of a large coal company, he exhausted all means possible to obtain information, contacting military and government officials at the highest level. Bonnyman died 10 years later without learning where his son was buried. After his death, his younger son, Gordon, took up the search but rebuilding momentum was tough, and he was told his
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duo that recently released a new single, will perform May 14 at the Roasting Room Lounge, 1297 May River Road, in Bluffton. The performance is scheduled for 8 p.m. The new single is titled “I Can’t Make You Love Me” and was released to all major platforms. The duo is on tour this month in support. The name Dauzat St. Marie (pronouced “dō-zaht saynt mah-ree”) has been circulating far and wide for several years by touring with heavyweight artists. Known for their lockstep vocal harmonies and catchy, yet thought-provoking songwriting, singer/songwriter troubadours Mat Dauzat and Heather St. Marie have kept the name Dauzat St. Marie popping up all over the U.S. They have toured as main support for Grammy Award-winning Rick Springfield’s “Stripped Down” solo acoustic series for the past five years, and peppered in dates with The Marshall Tucker Band, Lindsay Ell, Schuyler Fisk/Sissy Spacek, and Rick Derringer. The duo started 2020 performing at
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Conroy’s love of libraries topic CFA Lawn concerts return May 15 of upcoming presentation “I Was Born to Be in a Library: Pat Conroy’s Great Love of Libraries,” presented by Jonathan Haupt and Alisha Arora, will be held at 4:30 p.m. May 10 at Bluffton Branch Library, 120 Palmetto Way in Bluffton Village. The presentation was previously scheduled for April and was postponed. Haupt is executive director of the Pat Conroy Literary Center in Beaufort, and Arora is a new intern at the nonprofit center. In honor of National Library Month in April, Haupt and interns have given the lecture in several libraries around the state. While Haupt is well-versed in all things Pat Conroy, having worked with the late Beaufort writer for years, Arora is more involved in the library side of things. She has been volunteering at the Beaufort Main library for a
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few years, and she serves with Haupt on the planning committees for Beaufort’s StoryWalk and Human Library projects. Arora will include thoughts about the importance of libraries in her life and in our communities. The multi-talented student is also a competitive dancer, captain of the girls varsity tennis team, vice president of National Honor Society, a member of the diversity group DAYLO at Beaufort High School, and an AP Capstone scholar in the sciences. The two will talk about Conroy’s love of libraries and how important they were in his life, including when he was looking for safe place to be away from his abusive father. The presentation is free and open to the public.
USCB Center for the Arts continues its “Listen on the Lawn Concert Series” at 6 p.m. May 15 with vocalist Gwen Yvett. CFA is located 805 Carteret St. in Beaufort. Bring a chair or blanket, a light repast and beverages, and prepare to enjoy a beautiful afternoon under the oaks listening to beautiful sounds. Gwen Yvette is an independent R&B and Soul singer and songwriter from Beaufort with extraordinary vocal range. The Harlem-born, St. Helena Island-raised woman picked up a microphone at age 3, performing at community events. Yvette first performed as a professional singer with a local band in the early 1990s. She later toured with musician Roy C. In 2013, she had a successful run on Fox’s television series, “The X Factor.” Yvette’s wide popularity is evident from her booking as a headliner on the International Women’s Day Tour, I Am Woman UK 2020. Yvette has opened for legendary musicians such as Big Daddy Kane, Freddie Jackson,
Kem, Sir Jeffrey Osborne, Patti LaBelle, and The Mighty O’Jays. The CFA Lawn will open at 5:30 p.m., with the show starting at 6 p.m.. Tickets are $10 per person; children under the age of 12 are free. Tickets may be purchased in advance at uscbcenterforthearts.com or by calling 843-521-4145. In case of inclimate weather, the performance will be moved into the CFA theatre. The Listen on the Lawn Series will continue on June 5 with The Cluster Shucks.
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Smooth, dramatic, romantic: Bolero is a unique dance By Sandro Virag CONTRIBUTOR
Many of the ballroom dances have similar characteristics, but Bolero is a completely different and unique dance. Bolero is still part of the Latin dance group due to the music and is a competitive dance more than a social dance. Bolero is a slow, beautiful and expressive dance between partners in a closed position. It has lots of rise and fall similar to the waltz and also some Cuban hip motion. It even incorporates some theatrical movements. Bolero also requires exceptional balance. It is the slowest of all the American-style rhythm dances. It has a smooth gliding movement, dramatic arm style and a romantic feel. There are pivots and large side steps as well. Bolero is sometimes called the “Cuban Dance of Love.” Bolero is one of the five competitive dances which include ChaCha, Rumba, Bolero, Swing and Mambo. Bolero was put into the middle of this group due to the speed of the
Madonna Muller and Sandro dance the Bolero
dance (slow) and also the judges are able to identify the chemistry and the connectivity within the partnership because of the tempo. Bolero actually has a few styles:
Fandango was always danced by two people who never touched but always faced each other. This was a courtship dance of sorts, where the boy sees the girl, she snubs
him, then the girl chases the boy and runs away. Cuban Bolero comes from the old Spanish Bolero. It is similar to a Rumba, which is a simple box step with elegant moves and Cuban hip movements. American Bolero was made popular in the U.S. and uses ballad style music with slow tempos and sentimental lyrics. American Bolero is mainly competitive, not a street dance or social dance. Due to the nature of Bolero, you might not see it much on the social dance floor because it is such a difficult dance to learn. You have the rise and fall, maintaining good balance, and mastering the sizing of the steps. Also, the music must be a specific rhythm and speed for it to be done correctly. Even though it is difficult to master, don’t be discouraged – you might find yourself up for the challenge! Sandro Virag is a partner and instructor at Hilton Head Ballroom Dance Studio of Hilton Head, located in Bluffton at Seaquins Ballroom. hiltonheadballroom.com
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