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Hurricane season requires extra planning for island residents By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR
It’s been a minute since a hurricane has seriously threatened Beaufort County. The Lowcountry 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 that is as unreliable as a hurricane. The official season runs from June 1 through 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, but living on this island means preparation is as much about timing as it is about packing. Tom Dunn, Town of Hilton Head Island Emergency Manager, cautions residents to remember that there is only one way on
and one way off the island. “FEMA says be prepared for 72 hours, but because we are on an island, with heavy tree cover, you should be prepared for five days. Plan to evacuate early to ensure you are ahead of evacuation traffic. If you go early, you have better option for hotels,” said Dunn. “Plan early. Now is the time to develop a plan if you do not have one or review your plan if you do.” A new preparedness guide is now available in all town facilities and on the town’s website, in English and Spanish. There is also a page titled “Ready Hilton Head Island” that provides additional information and links. Visit hiltonheadislandsc.gov/ready for information and resources. General preparation guidelines, no matter where in the Lowcountry one resides,
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This photo, taken the month after Hurricane Matthew hit Hilton Head Island in October 2016, shows the destruction of a house and yard in Hilton Head Plantation.
Thanks to Eagle Scout, Fire Rescue has new flag-disposal bins Each year Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue receives many flags dropped off at its headquarters and stations for proper disposal. The flags are collected, and a flag retirement ceremony is held each year on Flag Day. The ceremony includes Fire Rescue, the Boy Scouts and the American Legion. Fire Rescue recently worked with Eagle
Scout candidate Peter Rougeux to complete his Eagle Scout community service project. The project installed flag drop boxes for older and tattered American Flags that need to be retired correctly. The drop boxes are located at Fire Rescue Headquarters, 40 Summit Drive; behind Fire Station No. 1 off Executive Park Drive;
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Islander finally can open business on his family land 20A
and Fire Station No. 5, 20 Whooping Crane Way at front gate of Hilton Head Plantation. To become an Eagle Scout, scouts must earn at least 21 merit badges and complete a community-focused project that requires leadership and organizational skills. Only a small percentage of scouts achieve the coveted Eagle Scouts rank.
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“It was great to work with Peter to accomplish this goal to help him achieve the Eagle Scout rank,” said Deputy fire Chief Joheida Fister. “Peter participated in the flag retirement ceremonies held at the Fire Rescue Training Center, so this project was a perfect match.”
Local teen turns her art into million-dollar sensation 27A
Sunny Side Up 3A • Editorial 4A • Sun on the Street 6A • Business 35A • Legal 38A • Giving 39A • Wellness 40A • Food 42A • Faith 43A • Pets 44A • Nature 45A • Sports 47A • Home 48A
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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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May is Bike Month – a time to celebrate bicycling, highlight its benefits, and encourage more folks to try biking. Hilton Head Island is a Gold-level Bicycle Friendly Community, and we like to bring attention to the month by reminding the public to be safe when riding bikes. John McCann This year, The Town of Hilton Head Island invites the community to celebrate Bike Month at an afternoon cycling fest May 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lowcountry Celebration Park. This event will feature a community stretch session in the park at 4:45 p.m. There will be music and a health and wellness vendor fair. The first 100 attendees will receive a free swag bag of cycling goodies. More information is available at CultureHHI.org/cycle-celebration. Beyond the celebration, we are looking at ways to make our major corri-
and can safely use other modes of transportation. Along with Town staff, the consultants will facilitate meetings this month with various stakeholder groups to get their input. Their feedback will be valuable as we plan enhancements for the major corridor areas. The Town provides 64 miles of pathways around the island for people to walk and bike on. More people want to use different modes of transportation on them, including e-bikes. On May 17, our Town Council will consider an ordinance to allow the use of e-bikes on publicly owned pathways. We encourage the public to follow the progress of our initiatives. You can track the real-time status of each project on our strategic plan dashboard on the Town’s website at hiltonheadislandsc. gov/strategicplan/. If you have questions or concerns about any of our initiatives and ordinances, please share them with your council representative. We value your input. John McCann is the mayor of the Town of Hilton Head Island. JohnM@hiltonheadislandsc.gov
Letters to the Editor To the Editor: I know I say this often, but this latest edition of the Sun is excellent. It is full of articles of interest. Usually I can work my way through the paper in one sitting, but this time I am still reading some of the articles. This is what a local paper should be. You and all of the staff and writers should be proud of the product you produce. Richard Hammes Hilton Head Island
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dors safe for pedestrians, motorists and cyclists, whether you are a serious cyclist or leisure bike rider. We are also considering a Town ordinance pertaining to electric-assist bicycles (or “e-bikes,” as they are commonly known). As part of the fiscal year 2022 Capital Improvements Project plan, the Town has launched the Pedestrian and Vehicular Enhancements project. It includes the following major corridors: William Hilton Parkway from Spanish Wells Road to Sea Pines Circle, Pope Avenue, New Orleans Road, Arrow Road, and Palmetto Bay Road. The focus is on improvements aimed at safety, beautification, and consistency to include landscaping, signage, pathways, vehicle movement, pavement markings, lighting and other components. The Town of Hilton Head Island has contracted with a team led by MKSK, including Toole Design and Kimley-Horn, to facilitate the preparation of corridor improvement recommendations. The consultants we are working with have experience in helping cities and towns better plan their communities so people can enjoy walking and biking
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? Debby Boots Hilton Head Island
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SUN ON THE STREET
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 –
Debi West, Hilton Head Island: “Anywhere I’m not supposed to laugh – at the movies, or a play – and always when it’s quiet.”
and just plain fun questions. You might see us anywhere around town, with notepad and camera, randomly seeking out folks
Judy Blahut, Hilton Head Island: “Many times when other people don’t laugh, I do. It’s because as an artist, I interpret things differently – little, normal things – and I often find them funny.”
who are willing to participate. If we find you, we hope you will want to respond. At the Art Market juried art show
Mirek Zlotkowski, Savannah: “At a wedding, when the best man tripped and knocked over the bride, groom and the officiant, into a pond behind them.”
at Honey Horn, we asked: “When is the most inappropriate time you burst out laughing?”
Victoria Zlotkowski, Savannah: “When our children were young, we got a parrot. I taught them the German word for parrot, ‘papagei’ (papa-guy). Our daughter asked ‘Where’s mama guy?’”
Judy Smolek, Beaufort: “In high school, I was on vacation with a friend in Florida. We stayed with her aunt and uncle, and they took us to a nice restaurant. We started giggling and just couldn’t stop.”
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EDITORIAL
Controversial new legislation advances in SC House By Jeff Bradley CONTRIBUTOR
Major pieces of legislation moved through the South Carolina House with lots of contentious debate over issues like Critical Race Theory and transgender participation in women’s competitive sports. The debate over the teaching of Critical Race Theory to elementary and high Jeff Bradley school students was front and center in the House Chamber for several days during April. We spent half of one week debating various aspects and amendments to the legislation (H.5183) known as the “Transparency and Integrity in Education Act.” The House voted 73-40 to give the bill a second reading. The legislation will be
advanced forward to the Senate. The bill calls for in-school instruction to be non-biased while including a broad scope of history – “both inspirational and shameful.” The bill requires lessons in SC public schools to be impartial and age appropriate. It requires teachers to teach facts without bias. And, it also provides parents with a measure of transparency by requiring schools to post online the textbooks used and a general overview of topics for each course. There are several prohibited concepts that may not be included or promoted in a course or in instructional material. Three of the key ones are: • That one race, sex, ethnicity, religion, color or national origin is inherently superior to another race, sex, ethnicity, religion, color or national origin. • That the moral character of an individual is determined by the race,
sex, ethnicity, religion, color or national origin of the individual. • That an individual, by virtue of the race or sex of the individual, bears no responsibility for actions committed in the past by other members of the same race, sex, ethnicity, religion, color or national origin. Rep. Rita Allison, Chairman of the House Education and Public Works Committee, asserts that the bill does not ban the teaching of controversial subjects and creates a uniform system complaint process to protect educators. The House voted 82-28 to pass the Save Women’s Sports Act (H.4608) and send it to the Senate, despite significant efforts by special interest groups to derail the legislation. Proponents voted to outlaw the participation of biological males (who self-identify as females) in women’s sports throughout grades K-12 as well as public colleges.
The vote came after hours of floor debate that included hundreds of amendments as well as a tornado warning that sent us lawmakers into the basement. The bill requires athletes may participate only on teams that correspond with the gender on their birth certificates. With time running out on this session, the GOP-led Senate has finally taken up the election reform bill that was unanimously passed in the House over a month ago. The bill H.4919 requires every county to offer two weeks of in-person early voting, and voters would not need a reason or excuse to vote early in person as they do now. People who vote absentee by mail would still need a reason. It is hoped that there will be no delays by the Senate. Jeff Bradley is the representative for District 123 in the State House of Representatives.
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HURRICANES from page 1A include the following: • Do the paperwork before you have to evacuate. Make sure you have copies of important papers such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, social security cards, insurance documents, and a driver’s license or state-issued ID. Those documents 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. The governor of South Carolina is the
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Two weeks after Hurricane Matthew hit Hilton Head Island in October 2016, crews were cutting down and removing damaged trees from alongside Hwy. 278.
only person or agency with the authority to issue an evacuation order. If the conditions are conducive to the storm having a damaging impact on the coast, it is strongly recommended that residents pack up and move inland. Waiting until
the storm is halfway across the Atlantic is no time to decide to look for a destination 100 miles or so inland. Thousands of other evacuees from Florida, Georgia and elsewhere will have already scoped out potential safe havens.
“Any evacuation order should be followed,” Dunn said. “The Governor is using the best data and forecasts available to make the decision. Every storm is different, and the storm category only takes wind into account. The category does not include storm surge.” In a recent presentation by the National Hurricane Center, a portion of the presentation was a slide titled “No Such Thing as Storm ‘Justa’,” that noted 10 category 1 storms between 2010 and 2020 caused: 185 deaths directly related to the storms, and $110 billion in damages, Dunn added. There are no hurricane shelters on Hilton Head Island nor in Beaufort County. All such shelters are at safer locations inland. If it is determined that there is a need after a hurricane, shelters may be opened locally. For those who have no other way off the island, the Palmetto Breeze manages the county’s evacuation plan. For the most up-to-date information on evacuation as-
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in Beaufort County, and will have the most up-to-date information,” said Maj. Bob Bromage, BCSO Public Information Officer. The county’s most up-to-date resource will be the BCSO Storm Center at bcso. net/storm-center. 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 the power goes out, you won’t have a place to plug in and charge up. A NOAA weather radio will allow you to stay up to date on the latest weather conditions and hear critical emergency alerts. Other reliable sources of information include the Town of Hilton Head Island, the National Weather Service, South Carolina Emergency Management Division, the National Hurricane Center, and local news. 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 – Highway Patrol), the Town of Bluffton and the City of Hardeeville all use Nixle to keep residents and visitors informed. Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.
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Law enforcement staffing a national battle for recruitment By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR
South Carolina is facing a law enforcement shortage. Gov. Henry McMaster requested that the Division of State Human Resources (DSHR) conduct an analysis of law enforcement compensation and provide results and recommendations to the General Assembly. The February 2022 report covered state agencies such as the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the Department of Public Safety (DPS), which includes the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP). The analysis showed that fewer people were becoming police officers, more officers are leaving their departments and policing before retirement age, and more officers are currently becoming eligible to retire. As of January, there are 444 vacancies, 15.63% of state officers are eligible to retire, and applications are down 25.6%
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Bluffton police officers recently handed out 500 lollipops to students, teachers and administration staff at River Ridge Academy as one way to build relationships with community members of all ages. At the ready with the lollipops are, from left, Detective Ryan Fazekas, Lt. Christian Gonzales, Lt. Michael Danyov, Sgt. John DeStasio, and Captain Scott Chandler.
The South Carolina Sheriff’s Association surveyed municipalities and agencies across the state last September. Of those that responded, there were 4,600 law enforcement vacancies. The Department of Corrections alone had 1,200 openings.
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POLICE from page 14A 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 being the villain ever since George Floyd, or a little bit before that. Since then, there
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POLICE from page 16A 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
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PROJECT from page 20A resource with the studio is great, but when you try to coordinate a lot of parts of a bureaucracy, it can cause some kinks in the process before it gets better. We’re going to see it through.” Scott should list “see it through” as a top skill on his resume. He has stuck to his plan for seven years. He thought he had all the boxes checked to get his business launched in 2015, but hit roadblock after roadblock with town officials. “It was clear they were trying to block any whiff of a food truck approval coming to the island back then,” Scott said. “It got to the point where they actually took my business licenses away three years ago. I just saw that memory on my Facebook timeline. It just reminds me on how hard we’ve fought. So many folks told me to give up, so many natives just felt the decks were stacked and it was never going to change.” Scott said the hardest moment was when his then 8-year-old son Jalil asked a heartbreaking question. “He said, ‘Daddy, is this because we’re Black?’ I mean, it’s the last thing I wanted to think, it’s the last thing I wanted to admit
to my son,” he said. “He’s 15 now, and he’s seeing what perseverance means, where it gets you. That’s what I want to focus on.” Back in 2015, Scott had Gullah Geechee Catering signed up as the square’s core food provider and well-known native produce vendor Wesley Campbell lined up as the base for a farmers market. Both have since launched businesses elsewhere. So, Scott turned to a trio of food experts that have launched Slice and Dice Jamaican. The chefs will rent the commissary and serve a variety of jerk chicken, pork, rice and yellow-tail snapper. “That’s just part of their menu. It’s exciting to see the dishes they keep cooking up,” he said. Scott sees Beautiful Island Square also as a resource and launching point for native entrepreneurs. “I want to be that starting point to help them get off the ground and build their business. We want them to use us an avenue to launch and grow their idea,” Scott said. “We want visitors to talk with our locals, buy our jewelry, our sweetgrass baskets. The possibilities to use us for pop-up
shops is limitless.” He also wants the project to be a lightning rod for change. “The town has an island-wide beautification fund and there needs to be more of that allocated to the native island community. The two main native communities, Stoney and Chaplin, are speedways. We need landscaped medians there to slow down the traffic and to promote safety.” Scott also brought up the landmark 1995 Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team study that showed the town has failed to meet its obligation to taxpayers partly because it did not provide paved streets for all residents, instead focusing more on the needs of the gated community owners. Moreover, the report said that Ward 1 residents specifically were being prohibited from developing their land to its fullest potential. “We have not made enough progress on R/UDAT, that’s clear. We are still facing too many obstacles that that report said were obligations, not options, for the town to address and fix,” Scott said. “Our lands should be paved, but in doing that, we should not
lose any part of our land density. There is so much work to be done.” He said that he hopes to use this positive momentum to keep pushing for Gullah inclusion as new projects evolve around the island. He said the expansion at Hilton Head Island Airport is a big next step. “I want to work with the town and the airport officials to guarantee that as we triple the size of the airport, a percentage of the vendor expansion spots they open up go to Gullah businesses,” he said. “Visitors getting off the plane need to be exposed to Gullah culture as part of the bigger picture of where they’re visiting. We want to put a ‘green map’ in their hands that highlights a Gullah Business Tour.” For now, though, he’s focusing on Beautiful Island Square and celebrating that progress. To inquire about vendor or food truck space at Beautiful Island Square, call Scott at 843-290-0868. Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. Contact him at timwood@blufftonsun. com.
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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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Teen turns art passion into million-dollar online sensation
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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
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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 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
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HISTORY from page 29A 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.” 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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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 every facet of the Collins Group. That begins
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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 troubleshooting to anticipate the litany of setbacks inevitable with each sale. Building that support team means a oneto-one staff-to-agent ratio, an unheard-of approach for the realtor with a singular
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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. 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
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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-35year-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 hands-on man hours and financial support throughout a calendar year. That began 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.
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COLLINS from page 32A 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
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.
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 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 20-year 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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There has been no slowdown in the steady stream of entrepreneurs hanging a brick-and-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
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.
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UPDATE from page 35A Instagram following and has officially launched her mobile studio. She specializes in baby announcements, graduation sessions, and family and candid portraits. Kizer has different packages to meet any budget and will travel as needed to find the perfect location for momentous photo shoot. To schedule a consultation and session, contact her at theblufftonphoto@gmail.com. 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, 843603-4800, 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 Okatie. Telehealth visits are also available for established patients. Medicare is the only insurance offered at this time, with discounts offered for outof-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-square-foot location between Vineyard Bines 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
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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LEGAL
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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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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had a troubling impact on the clients local nonprofits serve. As a result, 55% of the local organizations we surveyed reported higher client demand as a top concern. The biggest issues these clients are facing, as reported by these nonprofits, are: inability to afford enough groceries for their household, inability to pay utilities and other bills, inability to find affordable or available housing, and inability to pay rent or mortgage. “As the economy shrinks the buying power of local working families, we feel an increased need to provide food with high nutritional value,” said Brenda Bruce of Backpack Buddies. “And with supply chain uncertainties, we need to be creative in filling bags with a variety of foods.” There are many other concerns. Some of the nonprofits have seen an increase in client struggles with mental health, domestic violence, performance at school or work and ability to secure childcare or
afford transportation. The Lowcountry has always been a community that comes together in periods of crisis. Now, we must come together as a community to support our local nonprofits through this challenge. You can help. Consider the nonprofits that do work you’re passionate about and reach out. Visit cf-lowcountry.org to view and donate to the many nonprofit funds we hold. Also on our site, you can access Lowcountry Volunteer Connections to be matched with an organization in need of volunteer work. The important thing is to lend a hand. Sara Green of Marshview Community Organic Farm on St. Helena Island said it best: “When we pull together, it makes our individual work much lighter, less costly and less overwhelming.” Scott Wierman is the president and CEO of Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.
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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
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WELLNESS
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
above the age of 60. A new study also confirms that over 70% of women are dissatisfied with their breasts. If this aspect of your body is causing you to doubt your body image and self-confidence, you might consider joining the millions of people that have undergone this procedure and made it one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the U.S. Year after year, the popularity of the breast augmentation procedure rises simply because of its effectiveness, safety, and drastic, confidence boosting results. If dissatisfaction with your breasts has persisted throughout your life, maybe it’s time to consider plastic surgery. • Liposuction: New studies show how two-thirds of U.S. adults are either obese or overweight. However, our weight can significantly impact our mental and physical well-being, lead to depression and anxiety, and promote a distorted image of ourselves. While the key to a healthy weight is
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FOOD
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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Words influence your actions, which can impact others By Brett Myers CONTRIBUTOR
It was only a few days after the Resurrection of Jesus when He surprised His disciples on the sea shore with a campfire breakfast. Peter, who was surely still guilt-ridden due to denying Jesus three times in His greatest time of physical need, was among the disciples as he saw Jesus on the shore from his fishing boat on the water. At the sight of Jesus, Peter leapt out of the boat into the water and swam to shore. Following breakfast, Jesus unpacked a difficult conversation with Peter. It’s often called the “Three-fold restoration of Peter.” Jesus asked Peter three time if he loved Him, likely significant of Peter’s three denials of Jesus. Following each question, Peter increasingly exclaimed, “Yes!” On that third answer, John tells us in John 21 that Peter was grieved and proclaimed, “Lord, you know
everything; you know that I love you.” After each of Peter’s responses, Jesus gave him a command: “Feed my lambs,” “Tend my sheep,” and “Feed my sheep.” Remember that it was only a couple
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weeks earlier that Peter was foretold by Christ that he would deny Him, to which Peter proclaimed, “If all others fall away, I will never forsake you!” As the saying goes, “Talk is cheap.” I believe Christ was teaching Peter with each of His responses that words aren’t enough; love for Christ must result in action. I think Christ again emphasized that with the last command in this conversation of restoration:
“Follow me.” Who do you follow? I’ve often said that we can see who we are allegiant to by two things: our calendar and our checkbook. If you are a follower of Christ, do others know it? Can others tell by your actions and your words that you follow Jesus? We become like those we hang out with. You can probably see that reality in all your friendships and relationships. You’ve probably seen couples who naturally act more like each other the longer they are married. God has beat this through my thick skull over the years: That if I spend more time with him each day in His Word, my actions will begin to be changed. Be intentional with whom you spend time, and flesh out your words with action this month. You never know what kind of impact it might have on the people around you. Brett Myers is the senior pastor at First Baptist Church on Hilton Head Island. FBCHHI.org
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Nearshore Top Spot Class
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May 17th
Fishing From Land
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May 24th
Techniques for Trout & Reds
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Mama cat Sol has “adopted” orphaned kitten, Rubble, and welcomed the helpless baby to the family.
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 League’s foster care program, knowing each one would find a wonderful home. But, Sol’s story does not end there. She was meant to pass along the love she had received to another in need. “Sol was already in a foster home with her biological kittens, when PAL was 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 team, knew she would accept this sweet baby as her own, so we made the introduction right away. The tiny kitten found in the rubble, only a few days old, was quickly welcomed into his new family. “PAL fought hard for the life of a single, 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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NATURE’S WAY
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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NATURE
May is an exciting time: The turtles are coming! By Amber Kuehn CONTRIBUTOR
May 1 marked the official opening of this year’s sea turtle nesting and hatching season. Each night, after dark, guided by the moon, sea turtles will be coming ashore to lay their nests along Hilton Head Island’s 14 miles of beach. About 60 days after the eggs are laid in the nests, the hatchlings will emerge and make their way to the ocean. The last hatchlings are expected to enter the ocean in October. Last year, 283 nests were laid on Hilton Head Island. Each was identified by the Sea Turtle Patrol, marked, recorded and monitored throughout the nesting season. Operating under our SC DNR permit, the trained and experienced patrollers will assure that the nests are as protected as possible. On April 25, the island’s Sea Turtle Nesting Season was officially opened with
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a ceremony that included Town of Hilton Head officials, representatives from the island’s hospitality and accommodations industry, as well as other local dignitaries. At the opening ceremony, the first sea turtle nest of 2022, expected by mid-May, was dedicated to Scott Liggett, the late director of public projects and facilities for the Town of Hilton Head. Liggett’s profound dedication to the local environment, the beach and especially to the sea turtle protection program was recognized at the opening ceremony. The first nest will be marked by a specially painted elements that will distinguish it and honor Scott. Starting in May, Sea Turtle Patrol’s sister organization, the Turtle Trackers, an army of 500 volunteers, begin the important task of monitoring the island’s beach every morning. The Trackers assure that the beaches are clean and ready for the nesting turtles and interact with beachgoers to inform them about how to respect
At the opening ceremony of the 2022 Sea Turtle Nesting Season, held at the USCB campus on Hilton Head Island, Amber Kuehn shows guests the marker, dedicated to Scott Liggett, that is to be placed on the first turtle nest of the season. Liggett, the late director of public projects and facilities for the Town of Hilton Head, was a champion of the turtle protection program.
and preserve the nests. In the evening, the Turtle Trackers “put the beach to bed.” They sweep the beach for trash and litter (actually, many do this all day long!), fill in holes, flatten beach structures and remove any toys or equipment that could get in the way of the turtles or the hatchlings. Thanks to the hard work and mighty efforts of Sea Turtle Patrol, Hilton Head Island now has a lights-out ordinance that further protects the turtles by requiring turtle-friendly lighting in homes and villas located along the beach front. These homes have also received “Lights Out 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.” sisal door mats to remind visitors and guests. It takes a village to protect our sea turtles. And it takes the dedication of the Sea Turtle Patrol and the Turtle Trackers to assure a successful turtle nesting season. Amber Kuehn is executive director of Sea Turtle Patrol HHI, and is the SCDNR permit holder for the island.
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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
hand. Ten finger (baseball grip): All fingers are curled under the grip with thumbs on top. With all the above grips, the left thumb fits inside the right palm. You should see two knuckles of your left hand. A very important aspect of your grip is the pad of your left hand, which needs to be on top of the grip. This helps control the hinging of your wrist during your swing. (Marking your glove at the “V” and at the pad will help you see the proper grip). Grip pressure also affects clubhead speed. If you grip the club too tightly, you will build up tension in your forearms and shoulders. Hold the grip like you would a bird that you don’t want to let go. Lighten up your grip for a more free-flowing swing. Grip placement affects ball flight. Moving the grip on the club can change the ball flight. For a neutral grip, you should see V’s formed by the index finger
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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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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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sun rays that can ruin your upholstery and carpeting, extending their life by years. It is important to know the difference between high quality window film installed by a professional versus the average window tint you can buy online and install yourself. When it comes to significant cosmetic changes like these in your home, leave it to the professionals. With many options to choose from, it is recommended to use a durable safety film that delivers the benefits you need, alongside making your windows shatter-resistant. This means that if your windows experience heavy impact, your home can be protected. You’ll be able to enjoy the 99% elimination of UV rays along with the safety of shatter resistance. Window film and tinting is a wise choice for the Lowcountry. Dave Miller, owner of Superior Services, has been providing residential and commercial HVAC services in the Lowcountry for 20 years. gotosuperior.com
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REAL ESTATE
This spring might be the most perfect time to sell your home By Larry Stoller CONTRIBUTOR
While home sales have been pretty hot this winter, it looks like they will get even hotter this spring, with Lowcountry home sellers getting more for their homes than ever before. Spring is almost always the best season to sell your home, as that is when the largest number of home buyers begin actively searching for a new home. And, if it is still a seller’s market and if you have a place to go, now is a great time to sell your home. I know a number of sellers who have second homes here who have decided to sell now. Their rational is some version of this: “With all that money that I’ll be making, I’ll use some of it to take an extended vacation here each year during the cold winter months back home.” With the cost of everything going up (taxes, insurance, maintenance, utilities, lawn care, pest control, etc.), I can see why some
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rors, let the sunlight in and do some spring cleaning to make your home more inviting. • Showcase the landscaping. Clean the yard, trim the bushes, cut the tree limbs, and tidy up the lawn to show off the exterior of your home. • Beautify your home exterior. Remove debris from the roof, clean the gutters, and
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May 4, 2022 • SECTION B Volume 11, I ssue 5
‘In The Heights’
Arts Center, May 4-29
Choral Society offers two concerts this month - 4B
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SOBA showcases Letty Husson’s work - 7B
Duo brings vocal harmonies to Roasting Room - 10B
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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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Story behind the smash-hit musical coming to Arts Center
MAYFEST HISTORIC BLUFFTON SOUTH CAROLINA
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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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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
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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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Dennis Lake featured at Art League May 24-June 25 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
“Santorini Windmills” by Dennis Lake
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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SOBA features Husson’s Lowcountry visions in May exhibit PRESENTS
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“Great Blue Preening” by Letty Husson
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
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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 ST birds in the area. FRIDAY, FRIDAY, FRIDAY, FRIDAY, FRIDAY, FRIDAY, APRIL APRIL APRIL APRIL APRIL APRIL 1ST 1ST 1,ST 1,ST 2022 1,ST 2022 1,2022 ,2022 ,2022 2022 She is a member of SOBA, the Art League Join the Hilton Head Choral Society, 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 pm pm 7:00 pm FIRST pm FIRST pm FIRST pm FIRST FIRST PRESBYTERIAN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN PRESBYTERIAN PRESBYTERIAN PRESBYTERIAN PRESBYTERIAN Church Church Church Church Church Churc Reminisce Reminisce Reminisce Reminisce Reminisce Reminisce &&&& && of Hilton Head, and Beaufort Art Associathe Atlanta Symphony Brass Quintet, and guest speaker 540 540 540 William 540 William 540 William 540 William William Hilton William Hilton Hilton Hilton Pkwy., Hilton Pkwy., Hilton Pkwy., Pkwy., Hilton Pkwy., Hilton Pkwy., Hilton Hilton Head Hilton Head Hilton Head Head Island Head Island Island Head Island Island Isla Celebrate Celebrate Celebrate Celebrate Celebrate Celebrate tion. LtCol Kathryn Boudreau, a retired Air Force Intelligence Officer and Attaché, through through through through through through song song song song &song &stories & song stories & stories &stories stories & for stories SOBA is located at 6 Church St. in the an all-American program celebrating the American spirit. .heritage . . .. . ofofour of our of our musical ofour musical of our musical our musical musical heritage musical heritage heritage heritage heritage heart of the flourishing art hub in Old Town Bluffton’s historic district. As a nonprofit art Reserve Your Tickets for Both Concerts Today! organization, SOBA offers regular art classes, Click “Tickets” at HiltonHeadChoralSociety.org or call 843-341-3818. featured artist shows, exhibitions, scholarRESERVE RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE YOUR YOUR YOUR YOUR YOUR YOUR TICKETS TICKETS TICKETS TICKETS TICKETS TICKETS TODAY! TODAY! TODAY! TODAY! TODAY! TODAY! The concerts will begin at 7pm at First Presbyterian Church ships, outreach programs and more. Go Go Go to Go to Go to TICKETS Go TICKETS to to TICKETS TICKETS to TICKETS TICKETS atatat hiltonheadchoralsociety.org hiltonheadchoralsociety.org athiltonheadchoralsociety.org athiltonheadchoralsociety.org at hiltonheadchoralsociety.org hiltonheadchoralsociety.org or or or call or call or call or call 843-341-3818 call 843-341-3818 call 843-341-3818 843-341-3818 843-341-3818 843-341-3818 540 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to Patrons 5Patrons Patrons Patrons Patrons will Patrons will will be will be will required be required will be required berequired be required required totoprovide to provide to provide toprovide to provide proof provide proof proof proof ofproof ofvaccination proof of vaccination of vaccination ofvaccination of vaccination vaccination ininorder in order in order inorder to in order togain order to gain to gain to admission. gain admission. to gain admission. gain admission. admission. admission. Patrons will be required to provide proof of vaccination. 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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Conroy’s love of libraries topic of upcoming presentation
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“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
few years, and she serves with Haupt on the planning committees for Beaufort’s StoryWalk and Human Library projects. Arora will include thoughts about the importance of libraries in her life and in our communities. The multi-talented student is also a competitive dancer, captain of the girls varsity tennis team, vice president of National Honor Society, a member of the diversity group DAYLO at Beaufort High School, and an AP Capstone scholar in the sciences. The two will talk about Conroy’s love of libraries and how important they were in his life, including when he was looking for safe place to be away from his abusive father. The presentation is free and open to the public.
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Duo brings its song-writing, harmonies to Roasting Room European Food Festival Saturday May 7 11-4pm
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Dauzat St. Marie, a singer/songwriter 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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Los Angeles’s iconic Dodger Stadium for the Komen “More Than Pink” Walk, and was preparing for their biggest tour to date with Rick Springfield and one of the world’s best-selling groups of all time – Chicago - when Covid-19 shut it down before it even began. Dauzat St. Marie used the forced downtime to begin releasing new music and video. In less than nine months, they gained more than 1.6 million YouTube channel views, their music video
for “Common Ground” gained more than a million views, their music video for “In It Together” was used by The American Cancer Society as a vehicle for awareness and fundraising in a national Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign (Heather is a recent breast cancer survivor), and one of their singles titled “Where Were You?” landed on the 2021 Grammy Awards ballot in three separate categories – Song Of The Year, Record Of The Year, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. While continuing to roll out singles in 2021, Dauzat St. Marie was invited to record in collaboration with Zac Brown, Jason Mraz, KT Tunstall, Keith Goodwin (Good Old War), and other Taylor Guitars-sponsored artists on the song “I Know What Love Is,” with all funds raised going to MusicCares to assist musicians struggling during the pandemic. The song has been streamed more than 2.5 million times, raising more than $12,000 for MusicCares. Tickets start at $20 and are available at roastingroom.live.
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Smooth, dramatic, romantic: Bolero is a unique dance
FROM THE CREATOR OF Hamilton
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TONY-WINNING BEST MUSICAL Madonna Muller and Sandro dance the Bolero
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 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
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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