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Bluffton’s oldest buildings herald history, architecture

By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR

Behind the trees, along the streets and tucked away in the corners of Old Town Bluffton Historic District are little-known secrets – literally the building blocks of the town’s long and unique history.

Most of the 55 buildings listed on Bluffton’s interactive Map of Old Town Bluffton are noteworthy for their famous inhabitants, specific building styles, architectural details or historic importance.

For example, the Huger Gordon House on Water Street was built in 1815. In response to the Secessionist Movement that originated in Bluffton, Federal forces landed at Hunting Island June 4, 1863, and proceeded to march through the town, burning nearly every structure in

a straight line to the May River. This was the only antebellum house on the bluff to survive the Civil War and is one of 10 still standing in town.

The Garvin-Garvey House at 101 Bridge St. is an illustration of why the occupant as well as the architecture makes a place significant. Cyrus Garvin, a Freedman, was the first African American to own property on the bluff. The history of the house on the Town of Bluffton website notes that he bought 54 acres that might have belonged to his former owner, Joseph Baynard, on May 10, 1878, for $239.70.

Garvin’s house is on the same spot where Baynard had built his summer home. During that same June 1863 incen-

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The Sarah Riley Hooks house on Bridge Street in Bluffton is an example of an historic structure that has been marked for preservation by the Town of Bluffton.

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Why must we continue all this dividing of people into groups?

By Lynne Cope Hummell EDITOR

Editors of the AP Stylebook – the Bible for journalists – sent an email alert recently about new writing guidelines for referencing Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, a recent topic of concern in ethnic discrimination.

Last year, out of similar concern, we began to capitalize “Black” in reference to African Americans. The AP has rules for the use of “Native American,” “Italian American,” and “Latino” and others as well.

It makes me sad to think that ethnics groups need their own “guidelines” so that people in other groups don’t offend them. It makes me sad that we need to be reminded in the Stylebook that we should “Consider carefully when deciding whether to identify people by race. Often, it is an irrelevant factor and drawing unnecessary attention to someone’s race or ethnicity can be interpreted as bigotry.”

I think in most cases, one’s race is an irrelevant factor. It has nothing to with one’s heart, mind or character. So, why can’t we all just be people who are thoughtful and kind to other people?

Perhaps it’s because not all of us are that kind of people. There are lots of folks out there who seek intentionally to divide others in order to create a better “position” for themselves. Race is an easy place to start.

But race isn’t the only factor used to categorize Americans. An article in a recent New York Times newsletter explored COVID-19 vaccine “attitudes” among various groups.

The opening premise, based on their surveys, is that Republican voters and racial minorities are the most hesitant to receive the vaccination.

The divisions they used were Black, white and Hispanic, and Democrat and Republican.

The next paragraph digs deeper into a “growing class divide in one area of American life after another.” In their book “Deaths

of Despair and the Future of Capitalism,” two economists documented the disparities between folks who have a college degree and those who do not.

Some of the descriptors included marriage, faith affiliation, self-reported happiness, chronic pain, obesity and alcoholism.

If one has a degree, they say, one has all the good stuff. Don’t have a degree? You’re relegated to doom and gloom and you’re likely to die from a drug overdose.

Really?

I recognize that economists and other statisticians need some group distinctions to make their work make sense. But this notion of segmenting carries over to others, and not always for research into our “attitudes” or voting habits.

Some seek to divide our communities by age, geography and financial situation. We are categorized by gender, health condition (mental and physical), abilities and disabilities, social “standing,” firearms ownership, what type of home you have, and many

other designations.

Where does it end?

Suppose we were all segregated by the color of our hair or our shoe size or whether we have good teeth? What if all people with pretty feet were celebrated, while tall people were shunned? What if the opposite happened? What if you attended the wrong university – or preschool?

What if dancers were the only citizens allowed to run for office? Or only Native American dancers? Or only Black pastors?

What if only people of Irish heritage could go to design school, or become firefighters or mechanics?

Does any of that make sense?

Of course not. And I hope you realize I am being outrageous to make a point: The sum of a person can’t be measured by each category into which that person might fit.

We are a diverse community, of many ages, races, religions, political ideology, levels of education, and so forth. But let us not be divided by those factors.

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Busy legislative session yielded many actions

By Weston Newton CONTRIBUTOR

Meaningful and significant legislation meant to protect our constitutional rights, cut government spending and regulations, preserve life, and improve our education system was the basis of the first year of the 124th General Assembly.

A few weeks ago Weston Newton we completed the last regular week of the 2021 session where we spent a considerable amount of time on the House floor rather than in committees, to get as much done as possible before sine die – the end of session.

I am proud of our accomplishments this year, from expanding gun rights, increasing teachers salaries and improving accountability in education, to protecting the unborn, securing the integrity of our elections, protecting taxpayers and the environment from events similar to the Able Construction site fire, and passing a penalty enhancement bill for proven hatebased crimes that does not infringe on

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religious liberties or free speech; but there is much more to be done.

We will return to work in June, although the sine die resolution restricts our debate to the budget, to review and vote on conference reports, and begin the once-a-decade reapportionment and redistricting process. Additionally, the Oversight Committee that I chair, and our subcommittees, meet throughout the “off session,” conducting public hearings with regard to the various state agencies currently under study.

Included in those activities is a public hearing scheduled for June 30 involving the State Election Commission and the process of removing deceased voters from voter rolls in South Carolina. Protecting the integrity of our elections and making sure that deceased individuals are timely removed from our voters rolls to avoid distrust and potential mischief are not partisan issues and serve to protect our democratic form of government.

This hearing, like all of our House Oversight Committee meetings, will be streamed live and the link can be accessed on the House website.

In addition to the legislation mentioned above, as we approached sine die at 5 p.m. May 13, we passed a

number of big-ticket items, including a petition to Congress for a limited Article V Convention of States to consider only amendments to the U.S. Constitution to limit the role and expenditures of the Federal Government, but that in no way affect the Bill of Rights, the equality of our citizens or their rights to vote. While Congress can propose amendments to our Constitution, Article V provides a mechanism for the state legislatures (34 states must pass a resolution) to call for an amendment convention with any resulting amendments requiring ratification by 38 states.

We also adopted a conference report on a bill requiring slower traffic to move into the right lane for faster vehicles on 2+ lane highways and passed a tax conformity bill to align the state and federal tax codes and exempt some of the unemployment pandemic income, ensuring people are not penalized for the hardships they faced.

It is an honor and privilege from me to serve you in the House of Representatives. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if I can be of assistance.

Weston Newton is the representative for District 120 in the State House of Representatives. WestonNewton@schouse.gov

Letter to the Editor To the Editor: To this day, it amazes me how people will publicly display their irrational fear of the inanimate object, i.e. the gun. They have manifestations of running gun battles on Calhoun Street by these very same objects.

AK-47’s and AR-15’s duking it out in some delusional OK Corral scenario.

First of all, the new open carry law still requires a conceal carry permit and training. We will join the other 26 states that already have open carry.

They have not experienced any spikes in crime or shootouts.

Second, this law, when signed and the 90-day transition period is over, will eliminate unintentional brandishing. If for some reason your firearm is exposed due to reaching for something or a good gust of breeze, some fearful person could report you to the cops and complain about how their nonexistent right to NOT see a gun was somehow violated.

As we have seen, the constant infringements on our Second Amendment right by government are abusive.

How I store or use my firearms

is up to me, not someone else. For decades, none of my guns have been used for suicide or homicides, just like the other hundreds of millions of guns in this free country. My love affair with firearms is dangerous only to those who wish to do me or my family harm.

If the inanimate object scares you that much, perhaps you’re in the wrong state. “I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.” – Thomas Jefferson.

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Let’s talk about crazy ways to spend some money With this feature, we seek to capture a glimpse of what you and your neighbors have to say about a variety of topics, issues, events – and just

plain fun questions.

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

Andrea Smith, Bluffton: “A dog Kathy Oda, Lady’s Island: “A model stroller for two little dogs, so I could train set, like I had when I was a take them to lunch. They don’t like kid. I bought it last year, mid-paniop[]\asdfghjkl;’zxcvbnm,./ other dogs. It wasn’t expensive, just demic, because I missed fun things.

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It was fun; then I donated it.”

willing to participate. If we find you, we hope you will want to respond.

At the artisan market in mid-May at Martin Park in Bluffton, we asked,

Brooks Downing, Bluffton: “It’s not ridiculous, but it’s ridiculously awesome – I just bought a dirt bike a couple of months ago.”

“What’s the most ridiculous thing you have ever bought?”

Dave Kelsey, Bluffton: “A case of ‘Dog Mom’ hats, because I didn’t think anybody would buy one.

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diary march, Baynard’s home was burned to the ground. In 1878, Garvin is listed as Cyrus “Garvey,” and deeds land and an edifice to St. Matthews Baptist Church Trustees. After that time, he is known only as Garvin.

The house is significant on its own.

Samples of Reconstruction architecture are rare because of the “impermanence of the construction methods and materials,” noted the document.

Who keeps tabs on these buildings and why?

The Bluffton Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is tasked with numerous responsibilities related to retaining and preserving Bluffton’s unique history.

The members review applications for historic consideration in the Old Town Bluffton Historic District, make recommendations for a site to be included or removed, maintain the Old Bluffton Historic District National Register status, administer the District’s architectural regulations for new construction and renovations of existing structures, and determine appeals from administrative decisions.

It is a volunteer citizen-filled group that brings a passion for preservation as well as academic knowledge in architecture, history, real estate and landscape.

“What’s happening in Bluffton is we are still uncovering the history of Bluffton, which is curious because in a lot of areas history is being plowed down,” said Bruce Trimbur, HPC chair. “We just uncovered the foundations of a house in the new park, and we always thought the house was out in the river.”

Those foundations are believed to be the remnants of the Squire William Pope summer home on the site of the new Wright Family Park at the end of Calhoun Street. It was the Pope family’s summer home built around 1850, and was burned with others in 1863. The property’s carriage house and attached outbuildings are currently awaiting the town’s renovation efforts.

Historic preservation has been a longtime habit of Blufftonians. Incorporated in 1852, Bluffton became a National Register Historic District in 1996, meaning it is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. A district includes those structures that contribute to the character of a place.

In 2005, Bluffton was designated a

Preserve America Community, a federal initiative that encourages and supports communities in their efforts to preserve and share cultural and natural heritages.

When it comes to designating a building as a contributing structure, an application can be submitted by several entities, including town council, the HPC, the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) administrator, or the property owner when public necessity, convenience, state or federal law, general welfare, research, or published recommendations on historic preservation justifies such action.

The UDO combines the zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, and other ordinances related to land use development into one set of regulations.

Bluffton’s Director of Growth Management Heather Colin said that before any place is designated as historic or contributing, the applicant must first have a pre-application meeting with town staff.

“Then once the application is submitted it is reviewed by town staff, with a 10 business-day review period, a Historic Preservation Review Committee (HPRC) meeting, and followed by a review by full Historic Preservation Commission.

Then it goes to town council for the first reading, and then a second reading and a public hearing,” Colin said. “The application also must be posted in the newspaper as well as on the property 15 days prior to the HPC meeting.”

When there are agenda items, the HPRC meets every Monday, and the HPC meets the first Wednesday of each month.

Town council meets monthly on the second Tuesday.

“History of an area is so important to the value of a community. I love Bluffton because it’s quirky and authentic, and that’s part of the history of Bluffton that shouldn’t be lost,” Trimbur said. “I moved from the Lake Norman area to here because I thought Bluffton was wonderful in regards to the people and history. Preserving the buildings helps us discover the people. If we start plowing down buildings, all of that will be forgotten.”

That includes preserving not only historic homes like the Garvin house or Pope Carriage House but commercial sites, such as the Oyster Factory at the

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end of Wharf Street.

The factory was built in 1940, although oystering has been based on the site since about 1900, and in the area long before that. The first owner, Simpson V. Toomer, shipped his oysters to locales as far away as England. It’s part of the character of Bluffton, where once there were as many as five oyster operations in the area.

The company, now owned and operated by Toomer’s grandson, Larry Toomer, is the last commercial fresh oyster shucking house on East Coast, and the fourth oldest continuously operating business in South Carolina.

More quirky than architecturally or historically important, there’s the FrippLowden House on Calhoun Street. Built in 1909, the house was first owned

by Alfred Fripp. The house was most renowned in the past for an extensive garden, and as the place where his wife bred a new camellia, named “Sallie Fripp.”

Any one of several criteria can qualify a site, according to Section 3.25 of the UDO. Some contributing factors include: it is the site of an event significant in

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history; the structure individually, or as a collection of resources, embodies distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type, style, period, or specimen in architecture or engineering; the structure has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in pre-history or history; or the structure is associated with a person or persons who contributed significantly to the culture and development of the town, region, state, or nation.

One individual who contributed significantly to the culture and development of Bluffton was Michael C. Riley. The Sarah Riley Hooks Cottage on Bridge Street was built by him in 1940 and is an historic structure.

A son of Bluffton, Riley was born in 1873. Among other achievements, Riley was the first Black to be appointed as a trustee to the Beaufort County Board of Education. He worked to establish the first Black elementary and high schools in Bluffton on Goethe Road, and they were named in his honor. After that school was torn down, a new elementary school was built on Burnt Church Road and is named

June 2, 2021 after the entrepreneur and educator.

His daughter, Sarah Riley Hooks, was born in 1922 on the Bridge Street property. After her father built the house in 1940, she lived there until her death in 2002.

“By keeping these buildings, we also keep the people and the history of the people alive. We need to always keep that in mind,” said Trimbur.

Making the town’s history accessible to the public is the nonprofit Historic Bluffton Foundation, which owns and operates the Heyward House Museum and Welcome Center at 70 Boundary St. Built in 1841, the structure is an early Carolina Farmhouse style brought here by planters from the West Indies.

Though the building is currently closed to the public, informational materials are available to visitors on the frequently cleaned back porch. To schedule a 45-minute walking tour, call the Heyward House at 843-757-6293.

Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.

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Food truck fan creates online ‘finder’ page for fellow foodies

COURTESY BRANDY QUEEN

May River Food Truck Finder creators Meladie Ingram, left, and Brandy Queen.

By Tim Wood CONTRIBUTOR

Brandy Queen and Meladie Ingram recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of an epiphany that has helped connect mobile foodies across the Lowcountry.

Queen moved from her hometown Charleston in 2003 and has lived in Bluffton since graduating from USCB. The surgical coordinator for Goulas Eye Center is a self-professed “epic foodie” and had seen the influx of food trucks in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island.

“But there was no centralized place to find out where the trucks would be,” Queen said. “We’d have food truck rallies and the trucks are so good at texting and getting the word out in Charleston, but we’re not quite there yet here. We wanted to help that process along.”

That led her to create the May River Food Truck Finder Facebook group. She asked her friend and co-worker Ingram if she’d help her moderate the page.

“I wasn’t going to do it alone. Meladie and I had to do this together,” Queen said of creating the page.

As much as the food truck population has exploded in the past two years – with now more than 50 mobile eateries roaming the Lowcountry Triangle of Bluffton, Hilton Head Island and Beaufort – the marketing of the trucks has largely been segmented truck-by-truck.

“Parking is always an issue for the real trucks and we wanted to give the trucks a central virtual spot to park, where they knew there were plenty of people to promote to,” Queen said of the vision behind the Facebook group.

Truck owners have certainly taken to the page, which now has more than 2,600 members, to promote their weekly schedule and their latest creations. But the page has also turned into a clearinghouse for neighborhood coordinators to find available trucks to fill their weekly vacancies.

“That’s been a cool outgrowth, creating this connection between the communities looking to book trucks and the chefs looking for the next gig,” Queen said. “We were amazed watching the folks signing

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Manage a first or second home with ease When you’re at home, an automation system is an easy way to control music, lights, shades, video and more, so you can create an enjoyable atmosphere and run your house efficiently. But did you know a home automation system is also a useful tool when you’re away from home? Whether you are simply taking a vacation or you own a second home, having the ability to control and manage your properties from a distance offers peace of mind and greater security.

Second home owners are finding the benefits especially useful because home automation can be tailored to fit individual needs. Create scenes with presets for temperature and lighting for your weekend arrival. Check in on your property during the week with video surveillance. Make sure you remembered to turn off lights and lock all doors after you left. Get alerts if a door or window has been opened. Control entry on your device instead of keeping up with extra keys. You can even maintain the outside with automated sprinkler and pool controls.

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The page has also helped food truck owners connect with one another. When Big Dog Tacos chef and owner Joe DePatty was facing health issues ahead of his grand opening, he took to the page looking for staffers to help him open. The tight-knit group of mobile chefs immediately jumped to his aide.

“That was so great to see, the way they used the page to connect and help Joe out. He’s been one of our biggest backers and promoters,” Queen said.

And she’s not just posting online about the trucks. Queen is out and about as much as possible sampling all the latest menu additions from both favorite and newly-found trucks.

“I love Young’s BBQ. His Mean Ass Plate is culinary magic. I’m practically there every Saturday getting the MAP,” she said of the ribs, brisket and turkey leg combo.

“It’s huge, enough to feed a family. I split it with my mom, my husband and my 12-year-old daughter.”

Queen has seen the volume of food trucks grow this past year parallel to the population explosion and Northern migration.

“It’s a whole new world here. The more folks that move in that are familiar with the food truck scene, the more I think the local mobile foodie crowd is going to grow,” she said. “I admit it, this was kind of selfish and personal at first. I just wanted to know where all the trucks were going to be, and it was so cool to quickly see that I wasn’t the only one looking.”

The page is public, so anyone can join.

What was once a secret commodity for truck owners and foodies alike has been growing in reach every week.

“I think what’s great is we’re starting to see the Savannah and Charleston trucks come to us. That’s when you know you’re building a scene,” Queen said.

With the creation of gathering spots like Bluffton’s Backyard State of Mind and the Port Royal Community Beer Garden, along with spaces along travel hotspots like May River Road and the island beaches, more and more newbies are being exposed to the trucks.

“We’re really just at the beginning of this evolution. Towns are being more and more welcoming to the trucks, seeing them as a commodity rather than a nuisance,” Queen said. Likewise, brick-andmortar eatery owners who once saw the trucks as a threat to business are rapidly realizing that high tide raises all ships in the foodie game.

“We’re seeing more and more restaurants create their own trucks to go along with their main locations,” Queen said.

Queen and Ingram hope to continue to grow the page’s following and to give food truck fans more resources to find their favorite chefs.

“Whether it’s on Facebook or creating a web page, it would be great to have an up-to-date locator map,” she said. “We’re thrilled to see folks embrace the group and love talking about all the amazing food being created in these trucks.”

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Members of 100+ Women Who Care SCHH gathered May 19 to present a donation check for Bluffton Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine (BJVIM). Holding the check at left is Kate Mace, who nominated the charity; at right is Dennis Toney, resource development director of BJVIM.

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When Andy Hoerner and Vicki Mack decided to form 100+ Sun City Women Who Care in 2017, they weren’t sure what kind of a response they would get from their friends and neighbors.

The result has been a marathon, not a sprint, to that magic 100 members.

On May 19, the group presented a check for Bluffton Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine in the amount of $10,100, representing the donation of $100 per member of the Sun City Hilton Head registered group.

“That was our goal from the beginning.

What I saw was we were not growing as fast as some groups could. We lost a few members who moved back home to be near their children, some people passed away. We’re mostly all retired, and I think it was a little slower for us to grow,” said Hoerner. “We worked pretty hard at that, and it’s amazing that we are finally there. I think it’s pretty cool.”

The 100+ Women Who Care is a nationwide organization that began in 2006. There are local chapters in Bluffton, Hilton Head and Beaufort, and Mack and Hoerner wanted to start one in Sun City after attending a summer meeting of the Bluffton chapter at Hampton Lake.

“When I saw all those women there and what they were doing with the money, I thought, ‘Oh my goodness, this is exactly

where I want to be.’ It’s making a huge impact on the community,” Mack said.

With that thought in mind, Hoerner, Mack and a few others set up a table at the annual Sun City Hilton Head club fair in October 2017, and promoted the group to residents checking out the many opportunities available.

“We wanted to be a registered community group, so we asked people if they wanted to be a member,” Hoerner said.

The premise of the organization is simple: No fundraising, no long meetings, and no major commitment of time. Members meet for one hour once a quarter.

They may complete and submit a charity nomination form prior to each meeting.

Three of the nominations are pulled from a hat and presented by the member-sponsor. Those present vote on the charity they feel warrants that quarter’s donations, and every member – present or absent – writes a $100 check.

It’s often a tough decision, but the nominations not selected are held over until they are selected. Once a charity has been awarded the donation, they cannot be nominated for two years.

After the club fair, 100+ Sun City Women Who Care ended up with enough members to become a group, and at the first meeting raised $2,100 for Staying Connected, the community’s resident assistance group.

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100+ WOMEN from page 16A “We do try to focus on Bluffton and Jasper counties,” Hoerner said. “There is a Bluffton, Hilton Head and Beaufort 100+ Women, so we’re trying to go west to Ridgeland and Hardeeville.”

Mack said it was a dream come true.

“I honestly thought it would take longer to get to this point,” she said. “My spiel whenever we talk with the group is that one of the recipients said when they moved here that they thought this was a wealthy area with pockets of poverty, but what they found was this was a very impoverished area with pockets of wealth.

And I love the fact that this is women coming together and doing great things.”

Having reached the 100-member goal, Horner and Mack say there is more to do.

“For us, we can now do big things. This helps us help the community in bunches of $10,000 to our charities. That makes a huge impact in this beautiful town that we love,” said Mack.

Hoerner said they hope to keep growing.

“There’s no doubt that new, younger people are moving into Sun City. This is

all great, and it’s done without publicity and a lot of meetings. Maybe this time next year we’re 200. Who knows?” she said. “That would be wonderful.”

As of the May meeting, 100+ Sun City Women Who Care had raised $87,400 between 15 quarterly meetings and one Covid-prompted email collection.

In addition to BJVIM and Staying Connected, other recipient nonprofits have included Memory Matters, Blue Line Tails, Julie’s Mission, Bluffton Community Soup Kitchen, Hopeful Horizons, Backpack Buddies, Dragonboats Beaufort, Programs for Exceptional People (PEP), Family Promise, and Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton.

As Hoerner said when the group was first formed, the only obligation members have is to show up at the meeting four times a year and write a $100 check.

“Now, $400 sounds like a lot of money, but it’s $8 a week. It’s the cost of a bottle of wine,” Hoerner said.

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By any standard, 2020 was pretty much a wipe-out, but the one thing Beaufort County residents did not have to deal with was hurricanes, or even much in the way of heavy weather.

Last year was not only unusual, but contrary to what the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration predicted. According to NOAA’s web site, the rest of the country dealt with a “record-breaking 30 named storms and 12 land-falling storms in the continental United States.”

Six of the hurricanes were Category 3 or higher – major storms with winds of 111 mph or greater. It was the most storms on record.

Anyone who was in our community in October 2016 remembers Hurricane Matthew, a deadly and costly Category 5 that ripped through Haiti and other parts of the Caribbean, and mercifully only passed close to shore at Hilton Head as a mere Category 1 with winds of 74-95 mph.

Considering how much havoc that wreaked on the island, it is wise not to take any threat of a hurricane lightly.

What should be noted is the prediction for what kind of hurricane season will develop is the same this year: “Forecasters predict a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season, and a 10% chance of a below-normal season. However, experts do not anticipate the historic level of storm activity seen in 2020,” according to NOAA. In fact, the weather experts predict 13 to 20 named storms; 6 to 10 might become actual hurricanes; and 3 to 5 could rise to the level of major hurricanes, Cat 3 and above.

The Atlantic hurricane season extends from June 1 through Nov. 30, so if you haven’t begun preparing, it’s time to start.

The good thing about hurricanes – if

there is any good thing – is there will be plenty of notice that one is coming, its potential strength and where it might land, even though we have seen enough multi-colored spaghetti model storm patterns the past several years to make us all skeptical about forecasts.

If you do not already have it, now is the time to file for flood insurance. In low-lying areas – this is called the Lowcountry for a reason – more damage is caused by storm surge than wind. Nearly all insurance companies require policy holders to be on the flood insurance for no less than 30 days before filing a claim.

If you are unsure whether you are in a vulnerable location for storm surge, visit scemd.org/prepare/know-your-zone.

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If staying home: If you choose to remain during a storm, be prepared to be on your own for a day or two if the weather is severe and causes widespread damage. You could be without water and electricity. First responders might not be available or able to reach you if you have a crisis. Prepare an emergency kit with basic first aid materials, and plenty of food and water for each person to last at least 72 hours.

The following are a few internet resources for emergency preparation suggestions: FloodTools.com, Ready.gov, SCEMD.org and CDC.gov/disasters.

Returning home Once the governor lifts the evacuation order, your county or community might not be ready for you to return. The best way to know if you can get home safely is to go to any of several official sources.

Do not rely on the information of friends, nor Joe and Jane who live next door and never saw one raindrop.

If the hurricane has caused substantial

damage, access will be permitted only as needed in a gradual process. There might also be a curfew.

The Hurricane Hotline number is 1-800-963-5023. Choose your community from those listed in the menu options. This phone number will be activated only in the event of an evacuation.

Official sources of information Following lessons learned during past evacuations, county and municipal agencies will use social media to disseminate unified messages during any emergency situations, such as hurricanes.

Many gated communities have specific guidelines for preparations and evacuations. For example, the Community Association encourages Sun City residents to visit the Hurricane Awareness page of SunCityHiltonHead.org for all Sun City-specific hurricane information.

Resident login is required to access the page.

For answers to lots of questions about hurricane season, the Town of Bluffton has a list of frequently asked questions at

townofbluffton.sc.gov/FAQ. The Town of Hilton Head has a “Guide to Emergency Preparedness” available for downloading from its website at hiltonheadislandsc.gov. Go to the Publications pull-down menu and click on Guides & Manuals. It’s available in English and Spanish.

A handy pocket guide, available in English and Spanish, is also available at Hilton Head fire stations, Facilities Management and the Town Hall.

Because there is only one road on and off the island, advanced preparation is critical. Information also includes transportation details for those who have no reliable way to evacuate the island.

Refer to Facebook pages for Bluffton, Hilton Head, Beaufort County and local law enforcement agencies: facebook.com/ TownBlufftonSC; TownofHiltonHeadIslandSC; beaufortcountysc; blufftonpolice; and BeaufortCoSO. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is in the process of redesigning its website, BCSO.net, and expects it to be up and running in early June. It is planned to

be user friendly with many new features that are expected to be interesting and informative.

BCSO can also be found on the neighborhood platform Nextdoor at nextdoor. com, which will provide the same up-todate information as Nixle and the BCSO website.

Sign up for mobile phone emergency updates from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office with the free app Everbridge (Nixle): Text your ZIP code to 888777.

The Beaufort County Community Preparedness app provides numerous tools, including an evacuation map, flashlight and an option to “Share My Status,” which will let family members know where you are. It is available from app stores.

Other helpful mobile phone apps include FEMA and SCEMD. Twitter users can follow @SCEMD, @ bftcountysc, @bcsopio, @BlufftonPolice, @TownofBluffton and @townofHHI. Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.

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• People and pets: Know who and what you are taking with you. There are few shelters that will take pets, so prepare in time to find those that will, and do not leave them behind.

• Prescriptions: For people and pets, enough for two weeks or more; eyeglass/ contact prescriptions, body braces, mobility items, etc.

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• Have a way to get in touch with immediate family members. Plan how to let family members out of the area know your plans and that you are safe.

• Do not count on cellular communications and GPS. If towers go down or you run out of battery power, you will need the same information, including maps, all phone contacts and other important details.

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Special Section Palmetto Electric Cooperative is trying to locate former members with unclaimed Capital Credits.

Please refer to the following listing to see if the Cooperative has unclaimed Capital Credits for you. If your name is on the list, please call 1-800-922-5551 to find out how to claim your Capital Credits.

NAME

1811 PARTNERSHIP AITKEN THOMAS W ALEXANDER CAROLYN ALLEY WALLACE D (VIRGINIA) ALOISIO VICTOR ALTMANN HANS DIETER ANDERSON BRIAN N (LORI) ANDERSON LESTER (LURLINE) ANDERSON VICTOR ANDERSON WILLIAM (JUDY) ANTONIO BASILIO M APPLE J LP ARNOLD CHARLES LEE ATLAS RICHARD (SHIRLEY) AUDUBON NATURE STORE AVERY ROBERT B (SHIRLEY) BAGGETT CLIFFORD A BAILEY SHARON (BRENT) BAKER DEXTER F BARFIELD JIMMIE BARNES JUDY LAW BARTLEBAUGH RICHARD (JEA BASS SANDRA M ESTATE BAYS ROBERT A (GWEDOLYN) BEACH LAGOON PARTNRSHIP BECHTOLD MARCIA BECK CHARLOTTE H (RAYMOND) BECK WILLIAM L (COLEEN F) BELL E M/HORAK D E BELOIN EILEEN M BENNETT RAY BLAIR CHRISTINA BLEVINS JOHN T BLUFFTON ELKS INC 2773 BOESLER ARTHUR W III (DONNA) BRADY HARRY (BARBARA) BRANT LEON BREGER ELI MD (RITA) BRIA OBDULIO JUSTO BRINKMAN CARL A BRITT EDGAR M BROBERG HARRY R BROCKHOFF MARY V BUBAS VICTOR A (MARCELYN) BUBROSKY VALENTINE F (JO BURKE JOHN D BURNETTE BROCK C (DIANA) BUSH JESSIE JR CAMPBELL CHARLES E CAMPBELL ELMORE CANN KELLY RYAN CAPERS ALPHONSO (KLEINA) CARLSON JANET B (THOMAS) CAROLINA CRYSTAL HH LLC CHESHIER HUGH A (MARLENE) CLINKSCALES HAROLD CLYMER LUDWICK M (DALE W) COCHRAN CAROL CONKLIN MYRA E CONLAN RICHARD J (JOANN) COWAN JEAN (PAT) CRADLE ‘N’ ALL CRENSHAW E L CROSS COUNTRY STAFFING CROSS ESTHER W (WILBUR) DALESKE MARIANNE C DALY JAMES THOMAS (ANN) DAWSON P A DERASKA ROSEMARY A DEVER WILLIAM E (SHIRLEY F) DIAZ AMPARO DIAZ JILL DICE G RONALD (GLORIA) DIESS LOUIS W (DOROTHY) DIETRICH FRANK (GERTRAUD DIXON JOHN W (DORIS) DONAVON DESIGN ASSOC LTD DONOHUE BERNARD (THERESA) DRAYTON HARRY LEE DRAYTON WANDA G DRYCLEAN-USA COASTAL INC DUCK HAWK ASSOCIATES DUFFY JAMES J JR (SANDRA) DUNHAM WILLIAM J (JUNE M) ELKINS URSULA K ELLIS LENI

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Special Section Palmetto Electric Cooperative is trying to locate former members with unclaimed Capital Credits.

Please refer to the following listing to see if the Cooperative has unclaimed Capital Credits for you. If your name is on the list, please call 1-800-922-5551 to find out how to claim your Capital Credits.

NAME

KROLL JON P LANGAN MATILDA E LECRAW R CONWAY (MILDRED LEMBO FRANCINE E/JACQUEL LENHART ROBERT M (JACKIE) LENNICK GERALD S (SUSAN) LEROY L NEIL LILLAGORE CAROLYN LINDEN CLAUS (UTE) LISIECKI ALBIN A (CATHER LOGWOOD TIMOTHY P LONDON FOG INDUSTRIES INC LONG ROBERT D C LOWES BARRY G (PHILOMENA) LUCCHESI MARY L MACBEAN JANE K MACDONALD LAWSON L MALYNIAK JOSEPH JR MARSHALL BARBARA MANUEL MARTEL LAURENCE D (MARY) MARTINEZ JULIO C MASLYAR JOSEPH T (DOLORE MASON ALLAN F MATHIESON DOUGLAS J (LUCILLE) MAY JOHN CARROLL MAY MARGARET MAY SAMUEL E (GEORGIA L) MCBRIDE TIMOTHY JAMES MCCLURE FRED W MCCUNNIFF T G COL MCDOWELL THOMAS J (ALMA) MCGINTY RICHARD A MCGREW GENE W (KATHLEEN) MEAD TRENETTA F MINGLEDORFF RALSTON MINNS H KEITH (ELIZABETH MITCHELL BERNICE ANN MITCHELL HELEN B MOLE SHIRLEY MONROE PATRICK M MOON WILLIAM F (CONSUELA R) MOORE SAMMIE K MOORHEAD DAVID W MORRISON TRUDY F MORTIMER GREGORY PAUL MURPHY ROBERT L (SHEILA V) MURRAY FAY S MURRAY THOMAS H (FRANCES MURRAY THOMAS J (THERESE R) MURRAY VINCENT MURRY EDWARD F NARDONE ENTERPRISES INC NEALY DUANE A (PATRICIA) NELSON MARTHA M NELSON RICHARD NICHOLS PAMELA L NIED RICHARD J (JANET O) NOONAN DOUGLAS A (GWENDOLYN D) O’BRIEN KIAH III (ANNE) OGDEN DON J OLIVER EDWARD F (OLIVE) OLSEN MARY S OPTIMUM RESOURCES INC ORR EARL L MD PAASONEN HEIKKI A PANCOAST E O PAPE FRANK F JR PARKER DANIEL E PENDERGAST NEIL F PERFETTO CARLO M (FRANCES J) PETERS KENNETH R (JOANN) PLOTT ROBERT E JR PLOWDEN SUZANNE (THEODORE) POEHLMAN WILLIAM H PRATT ROSS PRINCE A J (DOREEN) PRYOR CAROL G DR PURDY STANLEY A (BETTY) RAUCH JAKE A (HAYDEN S) REICHERT JAMES C (PHYLLI REMENAP ROBERT R (BEVERLY) RICHMAN CHARLES G RICHTER LOTHAR J DR RIDDLE ANN RIEGER TODD A (MARY D)

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BUSINESS UPDATE

More convenience, indoor golf and outlet stores on the way

By Tim Wood CONTRIBUTOR

Just when we think that the wave of new business openings has reached its peak, the news of new ventures just keeps coming. Here’s the latest business buzz around Bluffton and Hilton Head Island.

New Parker’s coming: We talked about a permit on Bluffton Parkway for a new gas station and convenience store a couple of issues back. Well, it’s official.

Parker’s is looking to build on the spot at the corner of the Parkway and Oliver Court, directly across from EnMarket.

They have posted a public notice sign on the lot, alerting folks they have submitted a permit to build.

Parker’s also recently broke ground on a new Hilton Head Island location in Sea Turtle Marketplace, diagonally across from a new upgraded Circle K that sprung from the rubble of the former

Circle K at U.S. 278 and Mathews Drive.

Both new builds are slated to be Parker’s Kitchen locations, offering grab-andgo meals cooked on-site.

Indoor golf wars begin: We told you about Chronic Golf, a new indoor golf and sports simulator bar and grill opening on New Orleans Road. The exciting new concept, which will let you play some of the world’s most challenging golf courses, also offers other sports like football, baseball and soccer. The new concept from husband and wife team Jeff and Ashley Smith is gearing up for a mid-June soft opening.

Driving through Tanger 2, we also noticed a “Coming Soon” sign for a new X-Golf location in the parking-lot-adjacent store space next to Narwhal Gifts and across from Build-A-Bear Workshop.

Based on other locations, the franchise feels less like a hangout that Chronic aims to be and more like a Top Golf location.

quickly from zero roofed golfing spots to three in the very near future.

More openings at Tanger: We already told you about the recently opened and highly acclaimed La Pizzeria at Tanger 2.

Now, the outlet stores mall is welcoming a trio of new stores. L+B Boutique features a combination of women’s and children’s clothing, indoor and outdoor home décor and furnishings, and an array of beauty and wellness products. A new Lids cap Lengua tacos with guacamole, cotija cheese, franchise has also recently opened at pickled red onion and cilantro with a side of Tanger 2. charro beans, just one of the menu items at the Over at Tanger 1, Carolina Me Crazy new Toro Latin and Asian Fare. recently celebrated its grand opening at Suite 301 in between Michael Kors and It features simulators using proprietary X-Golf technology, and offers lessons with Van Heusen. The casual coastal clothing store’s original location is at 723 Bay St. on-site pros, leagues, memberships and in Beaufort. The store features creations tournaments. from brands like Salt Life, Guy Harvey, Add that to the new TopTracer driving Simply Southern, Sunuk and Reef. range at Palmetto Dunes Resort, using the tech featured on PGA telecasts and Please see UPDATE on page 32A at TopGolf, and golfers have gone very

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Noteworthy • The monthly First Thursdays Art Market will be held from 4 to 7 p.m.

June 3 at Shops at Sea Pines Center on Hilton Head Island. It is free and open to the public.

The market features local painters, photographers, sculptors, potters, jewelry makers and other creatives, plus live music and complimentary wine samples.

For a full schedule, visit TheShopsAt SeaPinesCenter.com

Capt. Tim Carver, local guide for Tight Lines Unlimited, will discuss spot tail bass (red fish). He will present rods and reels, and baits and lures of choice. He will also talk about how to select best fishing spots, dealing with water clarity, tides, and currents.

Guests are welcome. Reservations are not needed. For more information, contact Capt. Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or fgibson@islc.net.

• Maye River Quilters will meet via Zoom on June 5 at 10 a.m.

To get a link for the meeting, visit maye riverquiltguild.com.

For more meeting dates and times, and for membership forms to join the group, visit the website or call 843-530-1244.

• Movie Nights will resume on Thursday nights this summer at Shelter Cove Towne Centre’s Community Park, beginning June 17 with “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.”

Movies will begin at 8:30 p.m. The movies continue through August.

Guests may bring their own chairs, blankets and pillows. Take-out food is available from any of the Shelter Cove Towne Centre restaurants.

For more information, visit sheltercove townecentre.com.

• The Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club will meet June 10 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Lady’s Island, off Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

UPDATE from page 30A New eatery in old Crave locale: Toro Latin and Asian Fare has opened in the former Crave by Daniels spot at 2 North Forest Beach Drive across from Coligny Plaza. The eatery is from the creators of Chez George Bistro and Bar on the island’s South End. Owner George Casalicchio has teamed with executive chef and partner Eric Golden for a combo of Latino and Korean favorites such as tacos, poke bowls and cerviche.

Familiar name, kind of: The Sheridan Park location that was more recently Sebastian’s and known mostly as Sigler’s is being transformed into a new deli and restaurant from a familiar face.

Stacy Gruber worked with her uncle at Gruby’s on Hilton Head for more than 30 years and has decided to open her own similarly themed eatery, Grooby’s, Too! (Yes, you’re seeing the spelling correctly.)

Gruber said she hopes to be open the first week of July if construction proceeds as planned.

More doings at New River Crossing:

The storefronts around the new Publix are starting to take shape. A physical therapy office has hung a permit on the window next to the AT&T store. Work continues on the stand-alone Starbucks location. And reliable sources tell me that Bill’s Liquors, a long-time staple in Kittie’s Crossing, is planning a new store in the plaza.

New mobile vet takes to the road: Veterinarian Dr. Jessica Forster has opened Fetch A Vet mobile veterinary services. After nearly two decades of office practice in Connecticut and Oklahoma, Forster moved to Bluffton with her family in 2019 and has been planning the service since she arrived.

Fetch A Vet offers wellness exams, allergy and pain management, vaccines, heartworm testing and end-of-life care for your pet. Call 843-580-6209 or visit fetchavetsc.com to book an in-home visit.

Have Bluffton or Hilton Head business news to share with our readers? Email Tim Wood at timwood@blufftonsun.com.

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Business Briefs

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• Hilton Head Christian Academy (HHCA) announced the addition of two leaders within its athletics department: one a Bluffton native and former college athlete, and the other a former associate head coach at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. Bluffton native J.W. Wilkerson returns home as the Eagles varsity baseball head coach and physical education mentor.

Wilkerson graduated from Bluffton High School, where he was named to the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame. He then signed to play baseball at Toccoa Falls College (NAIA/NCCAA), playing outfield when the team was the 2010 National Runner-Up. Over the past seven years, Wilkerson has helped build the baseball program at Southwest Florida Christian Academy (SFCA) in Fort Myers, Fla., where he was named the 2019 FACA District Coach of the Year.

Jason Grunkemeyer joins the Eagles as director of student-athlete and coach development and head coach for varsity boys basketball.

Grunkemeyer served as associate head men’s basketball coach at Ball State for the past eight seasons. In total, his experience includes 18 seasons as a Division I basketball coach at three institutions. During his time at Ball State, the Cardinals won three Mid-American Conference (MAC) West Division championships.

For more information visit hhca. gorepu.com.

Rick Sotiropoulos has been promoted to construction business development director at The Greenery.

Sotiropoulos has been with The Greenery since 2015 as the pre-construction manager. His new role will consist of

seeking business opportunities, market research, maintaining and expanding client relationships.

Sotiropoulos is married to Angela, his wife of 25 years, and is a father of two children, Ethan and Rick Sotiropoulos Cole. He is active in his community and has been a Lowcountry resident since 1996.

For more information, visit thegreeneryinc.com or call 843-785-3848.

Jenny Wells has joined Dollenberg Properties of Carolina Realty Group as a licensed Realtor who was previously with Keller Williams. Her sales volume earned her the distinction at Keller Williams of “Top 10 Agents” in 2020.

Wells earned her B.A. in business Jenny Wells management from Hiram College and her M.B.A. in leadership from Franklin Pierce University. She previously worked in property management for 14 years prior to relocating to Hilton Head Island three years ago.

For more information, visit ericdollenberg.com or call 843-290-3063. Find Wells on Instagram at @jenny.wells.sells or #jennywellssells.

Justin Pierce has joined Mikkelson Law Firm LLC Justin as an attorney for the Bluffton firm, focusing on real estate closings.

Pierce received his Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and his Bachelor of Science from Clarkson University. He is a member of the American Bar Association, South Carolina Bar Association, and Beaufort County Bar Association. He received training and certification as a Guardian ad Litem and has practiced Family Law. Pierce resides in Beaufort.

For more information, visit blufftonlawfirm.com or call 843-757-9330.

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LEGAL

Action much better than inaction when it comes to planning

By Mark F. Winn CONTRIBUTOR

The tax proposals endorsed by President Joe Biden includes 1. reducing the exemption for purposes of the federal estate tax; 2. increasing the tax rate on estates; 3. increasing the capital gains tax rate on realized capital gains; and 4. eliminating the step up in basis adjustment at death.

When campaigning, the president wanted to lower the estate tax exemption from $11.7 million per person to $3.5 million person. Also, it was proposed that the tax rate would increase from 40% to 45% on the amount above the exemption.

Many things are a bit uncertain right now, but this does not mean people should do nothing about their financial and estate planning affairs. Having your foundational legal papers updated and in place is critical for avoiding many problems.

Of course, you should have updated powers of attorney for health and finances. You should consider whether the powers will be effective only if one or two doctors confirm your incapacity or immediately effective.

You should almost definitely use a

revocable trust to instruct loved ones what to do when you become disabled or pass away. If done properly, everything is done privately and costs and administration fees are substantially reduced. Family conflict is avoided.

Most people want their children to

inherit “in trust” so the assets will be protected from predatory spouses, creditors, will stay in your family and will not be exposed to probate (a public process) and the federal estate tax (which can be very costly for those exposed).

Inheriting property “in trust” can be a great way to make sure your child has control and benefit but that the remainder will stay in the family and it will not be subject to unnecessary taxes. It is what smart people do.

Nowhere is the saying “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” more relevant than in the area of estate planning. If done properly so you understand why and how it is beneficial for you, then you will achieve a peace of mind that will be good for your health.

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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LEGAL

Don’t name death beneficiaries without consulting attorney

By Rebekah Thompson CONTRIBUTOR

There is a trend among individuals to circumvent engaging an attorney to assist with their estate plans by simply naming death beneficaries on their financial accounts. Individuals believe that naming a beneficiary on an account is a simple, straightforward task, and that it requires Rebekah Thompson no discussion with an attorney.

The problem is that naming death beneficiaries without first consulting an attorney can undermine an existing estate plan, which in some cases can have disasterous consequences. Consulting with an attorney is the best course of action in order to protect your estate plan.

Here are several issues to consider: Beneficiary designations take precedence. When you designate a beneficiary on an account, that designation will take precedence over any estate planning document, like a last will and testament or a trust.

For example, say your estate plan distributes everything to your children “in trust” to protect your children’s inheritance from their spouses, for health reasons, or due to a child’s poor money management skills, etc.

If you name your children as death beneficiaries on your brokerage or bank account, all of those provisions that were set up to protect your children cannot be enforced upon them if they inherit via the death beneficiary designation. You have effectively undermined your own estate plan.

“My agent needs access to the funds.”

One reason individuals name a death beneficiary is the idea that it will give the beneficiary access to pay bills and expenses of the individual. However, when you

name a beneficiary on an account, there is no legal requirement the funds have to be used to pay your debts and expenses.

Whereas, when a person named in an estate planning document is acting as the personal representative or a successor trustee, the document specifically states that assets of the estate can be used to pay debts and expenses of the estate. This ensures proper administration of your estate.

Cash. Some people like to leave cash bequests to various relatives, charities or other people. When you name beneficiaries on accounts, those accounts are not beholden to the provisions of your estate planning documents, and therefore you could be leaving your estate with insufficient funds to pay those bequests.

Improperly named beneficiaries. Unless you consult with an attorney, you should not name your trust as a beneficiary on an IRA or other types of qualified retirement accounts. Trusts that receive such qualified money need to contain special provisions for tax purposes.

Failure to plan for contingencies. There is always a risk a designated beneficiary could predecease you. For example, in your estate planning documents, you can designate that everything goes to your children, and if a child predeceases, said child’s share shall go to his or her children.

However, if you put your children as death beneficiaries on an account, and one of your children predeceases you, depending on the designation form, the deceased child’s children might be excluded and only the named surviving children would share the account.

These are but a few issues to consider before designating beneficiaries on accounts. It is not a straightforward and simple task as many believe and should not be undertaken without consultation with an attorney.

Rebekah Thompson is an associate attorney with Elder Law & Estate Planning Center. hiltonheadelderlaw.com

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TECHNOLOGY

Employ technology, even online movies, to celebrate dad

By Lynn Hall CONTRIBUTOR

Sunday, June 20, is a day to honor fathers and the challenging yet rewarding role of parenthood. This Father’s Day, due to the pandemic, you might be spending more or less time with your family, depending on your living situation.

Regardless, technology allows us to connect with the father figures in our lives via Facetime, Zoom, and of course, the old-fashioned way – the telephone.

Whether you are spending time with Dad or honoring him from afar, celebrate Father’s Day with one of these movies that tell a tale of fatherhood.

Field of Dreams: Based on the novel “Shoeless Joe” by W.P Kinsella, this movie tells a story about imagination and passion.

Kevin Costner stars as an Iowan corn farmer, husband and father who hears a voice that motivates him to build a baseball field in the middle of their farm.

Costner’s character suffers from a broken relationship with his late father, leaving him scared to live a life without achievement.

Father of the Bride: A dad’s nightmare comes true when his “little girl” grows up and gets engaged to a man he barely knows.

Steve Martin plays the role of the outraged and concerned father to his 22-year-old daughter, who announces she is getting married.

This movie is the perfect comedy to laugh about the drama of wedding planning and the anxiety of “giving away” a daughter.

The Pursuit of Happiness: Will Smith plays a homeless salesman fighting to make ends meet for his son. Smith’s son, Jaden Smith, co-stars as his on-screen son, making his film debut.

This heavy yet heartfelt movie tells the story of a father never giving up while facing

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Eighth Grade: Comedian Bo Burnham’s comedy is a wonderfully cringe-worthy coming-of-age story. This film is full of classic awkward moments that Kayla, like many other ’tween girls, encounters growing up.

Kayla’s complex relationship with her single dad is touching and relatable to many.

The Game Plan: This family-friendly comedy tells the story of an NFL quarterback whose bachelor lifestyle is interrupted when he finds out he has an 8-year-old daughter.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson stars as the new father navigating unfounded territory.

This heartwarming movie is perfect for watching with children and grandchildren.

You can find these and other movies on TV channels such as AMC, Hallmark, and HBO or stream them without buffering online.

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HEALTH

Man up! Healthy lifestyle includes regular health screenings

By Brad Kelly CONTRIBUTOR

They probably fall at the bottom of your to-do list. But, in recognition of Men’s Health Month, let’s take a look at those all-important health screenings you’ve been putting off that could serve to warn you of medical problems to come.

First of all, start- Brad Kelly ing at age 18, men should have a physical exam annually to assess their health risks, update vaccines and ensure they’re on a healthy track. During these annual check-ups, your doctor may suggest changes to your diet, exercise routine or lifestyle to keep you going strong.

At minimum you should have the following screenings: • Blood pressure. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the big risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke – two of the leading causes of death in the United States.

Have it checked every year.

• Cholesterol. High blood cholesterol also is a major risk factor for heart disease. Starting at age 35, you should have a lipid profile every five years (and earlier if you have a family history or other risk factors for heart disease).

• Blood sugar. Glucose tests are done to check for diabetes. Your blood sugar should be tested every two years starting at age 35. If you’re overweight, are over 45 or have prediabetes, it should be tested more often.

Aging brings more risks. At age 45, men should also have their first colonoscopy, considered the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening.

A colonoscopy can detect inflamed

tissue, ulcers and abnormal growths called polyps, which can often be removed during the procedure. If the screening turns up clear and there is no family history of colorectal cancer, you don’t need to be tested again for 10 years.

The risk of prostate cancer also increases with age. Although only 1 in 10,000 men younger than 40 is diagnosed with prostate cancer, the rate shoots up significantly as you age. And it’s the most common nonskin cancer among American men, affecting 1 in 7.

The American Cancer Society recommends that men discuss the risks and benefits of prostate screening with their doctor before deciding whether to be tested. Guidelines differ on when you should start screening, but the general recommendation is age 50 for men with an average risk of prostate cancer.

Depending on your health history and lifestyle, your doctor might recommend screenings for infectious diseases, particularly sexually transmitted diseases, which are on the rise in all age groups In addition, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force recently recommended that primary care physicians screen all adults for depression, the most common mental health condition in patients seen in primary care.

So, man up and get those screenings. By identifying issues early, you can take steps to reduce your risk of developing serious diseases that could take years off your life.

Simply put, by getting your annual wellness exam you can live longer and better.

Brad Kelly, D.O., is a board-certified family medicine physician at Beaufort Memorial May River Primary Care in Bluffton.

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Nurse practitioner joins BMH Bluffton Primary Care Kimberly Bean, FNP-C, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, has joined Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Primary Care and its team of providers, thus increasing access to primary care for residents south of the Broad River.

Bean holds a Master of Science degree in nursing from the Kimberly Bean Clemson University School of Nursing and a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the University of South Carolina College of Nursing.

Since relocating to the Lowcountry in 2017, she has served as a nurse practitioner in a family medicine practice and with hospice and long-term care agencies.

Previously, the New Jersey native

was employed at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, where she managed patient treatment in the facility’s wound care center and on its inpatient orthopaedic unit, and in the internal medicine department of Medical Group of the Carolinas, also in Spartanburg.

Bean joins board-certified family medicine specialists Dr. Roger Ulrich and Dr. Rhonda Wallace and board-certified internists Dr. Johnna Stevens and Dr. Robert Webb. The practice provides a full range of general adult outpatient medical care with an emphasis on wellness, chronic disease management, and prevention.

The practice is located in the Beaufort Memorial Okatie Medical Pavilion, 122 Okatie Center Blvd. North, Suite 310, in Okatie.

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Burak named medical director at Memorial’s Anderson cancer center William Burak Jr., MD has been appointed as the new medical director of Memorial Health Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute (ACI) in Savannah. Burak is a surgical oncologist and currently serves as director of breast oncology at ACI. In this new role, he William Burak Jr. will provide medical leadership and oversight for all adult cancer programs.

Burak joined Memorial Health in 2015 as a fellowship-trained surgical oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast cancer and benign breast disease.

In addition to completing a surgical oncology fellowship, he also completed a research fellowship studying hormones and breast cancer at the Comprehen-

sive Cancer Center at The Ohio State University.

Burak’s residency training in general surgery was at the University of Maryland Medical Systems, where he served as administrative chief resident. He graduated cum laude from Jefferson Medical College, part of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons.

Burak has spent much of his career as a tenured faculty member at The Ohio State University and the James Cancer Hospital, where he received awards for his teaching and research. His work has been published in numerous clinical journals and textbooks.

Before coming to Savannah, Dr. Burak practiced in the Atlanta area, where he served as director of Advanced Breast Care of Georgia.

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HEALTH

Though not life-threatening, shingles can be painful, itchy

By Oswald Lightsey Mikell CONTRIBUTOR

Many of you have already received your Covid vaccines, but don’t forget about the shingles vaccines.

Approximately 98% of adults in the United States have been infected with the chickenpox virus and are at risk for shingles.

Did you know that shingles can only occur in people who Oswald Mikell have had chickenpox? After you’ve had chickenpox, the virus lies inactive in nerve tissue near your spinal cord and brain. Years later, the virus can reactivate.

Q: What are the symptoms?

A: The first sign of shingles is often burning or tingling pain, or itch, in one location on only one side of the body.

After several days or a week, a rash of fluid-filled blisters, similar to chickenpox, appears in one area on one side of the body. Other symptoms of shingles might include fever, headache, chills and upset stomach.

Q: Can shingles be passed on to others?

A: Yes, it can. A person with a shingles rash can pass the virus to someone who has never had chickenpox if it enters their respiratory system or gets on their mucous membranes. The person will develop chickenpox, not shingles. The person must come into direct contact with the open sores of the shingles rash during the blistering phase.

Q: How does one know when to see a doctor?

A: Contact your doctor promptly if you suspect shingles, but especially in the following situations: • If the pain and rash occur near an eye. If left untreated, this infection can

lead to permanent eye damage.

• If you’re 50 or older, which increases your risk of complications.

• If you or someone in your family has a weakened immune system (due to cancer, medications or chronic illness).

• If the rash is widespread and painful.

Q: What is the treatment for shingles?

A: Starting antiviral medicine in the first few days can help your rash heal faster and be less painful. If you think you might have shingles, see your doctor right away.

Also, good home care can help you feel better faster. Take care of any skin sores and keep them clean. Take your medicines as directed.

Q: Can anything be done to prevent shingles?

A: Two vaccines might help prevent shingles – the chickenpox (varicella) vaccine and the shingles (varicella-zoster) vaccine. However, the vaccines are used

only as a prevention strategy and are not intended to treat people who currently have the disease.

Q: Who is at risk?

A: While anyone who’s had chickenpox is at risk, the older you get – the higher your risk. This is because your body can’t defend itself against the virus that causes shingles as well as it could when you were younger.

While shingles isn’t a life-threatening condition, it can be very painful. Early treatment can help shorten a shingles infection and lessen the chance of complications.

If you think you may have shingles, call a dermatologist.

Dr. Oswald Lightsey Mikell, certified by the American Board of Dermatology and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, is the owner of Dermatology Associates of the Lowcountry.

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HEALTH

Two fixable risk factors to address for better health

By Heather Hinshelwood CONTRIBUTOR

2020. Those four numbers are all anyone needs to say to explain the way some people’s shoulders are hunched, the wrinkles around eyes have gotten more pronounced, or why many might be carrying around some extra weight.

COVID-19 has caused personal and economic devastation that, to some extent, nearly all have experienced. It has interrupted the American educational system from kindergarten all the way through grad school, to include medical, nursing, and other allied health professional schools. And the American medical system has had to learn a new infectious disease for the first time since the AIDS epidemic.

Many professionals in the medical community have been asking what can be done to mitigate the devastation of COVID-19 before patients reach the emergency room to manage the complications. There are two

major issues that are believed to have the biggest impact: obesity and stress-induced hormone imbalances. In all actuality, those two go hand in hand.

Obesity is the biggest risk factor for severe COVID-19 disease (and many other known diseases) across all age ranges. There’s good news though: obesity is a modifiable risk factor.

Does it require hard work to change? Yes. But obesity is not permanent. The amount of work that losing weight entails is often what paralyzes people into not even trying,

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but the gains that weight loss would bring reach far beyond just prevention of severe COVID complications.

Benefits include improved cardiac function, decreased joint stress, improved energy level, increased mobility, and more.

Stress-induced hormonal imbalances are just as detrimental to lifespan and vitality as obesity, but not nearly as obvious. The internal derangement from chronic stress can lead to increased obesity – since your body is reacting as if you’re in a famine, it retains weight.

It can also bring about a poor immune system and decreased energy and activity, as this is a body’s way of limiting caloric output in what it thinks to be a “famine” setting. All of this adds up, leading back and compounding the high risk for severe COVID-19 complications and other diseases.

Now, more than ever, is the time to take control of your health. Making conscious choices to better yourself through exercise and nutrition will pay off tenfold, adding years to your life and life to your years.

Not only will you strengthen your chances of avoiding severe COVID-19 symptoms, you will also reap the benefits of a happy, healthy life.

Heather Hinshelwood, MD, FACEP is a double board-certified physician and a passionate proponent for healthy living. She is a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and currently practices at Fraum Center for Restorative Health.

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HEALTH

Dental implant options can make life-changing difference

By James G. Jenkins CONTRIBUTOR

Patients with full or partial dentures due to missing teeth often have developed a personal adaptation due to the inadequacy of the chewing efficiency compared to natural teeth.

Some people are very good at this and have learned to eat anything with their dentures. Most, however, experience frustrating pain, movement, and the packing of food around and underneath the dentures.

What if you could wave a magic wand and have all your teeth back?

That would be great, but there is no such wand. However, dental implants would be life changing to these individuals.

Dental implants secure the dentures in a way nothing else can, making eating, talking and socializing fun again. There are options for totally fixed implants as well as removable ones.

The fixed option involves placing four

to six implants for either or both the upper and lower jaws. The teeth replacements are screwed in, making removal by the patient impossible. This option is the most chew-

ing-efficient between the two. It is also the least bulky, more natural feeling of the two options.

For economic purposes, the removable

option is lower in cost and is far better than nothing at all. Usually, a prosthetic called an “overdenture” is made. It consists of a metal skeleton within the acrylic to offset the stress to the denture material, caused by the housings necessary to attach to the implants.

The housing is buried within the denture.

The housing is a small, shallow metal cuplike attachment. It is within this housing that various nylon inserts can be placed to moderate the amount of retention desired.

The beauty of this system is that any wear that occurs is to these inserts, which can be changed out easily for new ones.

In both cases, the teeth can be made to look very natural.

So, imagine going from a compensatory situation to one where the teeth work well, feel good and look good. Many patients describe it as “life changing.”

James G. Jenkins, D.M.D. is the owner of Bluffton Dental Care in Bluffton.

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WELLNESS

Factors and changes that make the face look older as we age

By E. Ronald Finger CONTRIBUTOR

It happens to all of us: We get older every day. With age comes changes of all kinds, including changes to our face.

Here are nine areas of interest, along with tips for dealing with them.

Skin: Age spots, wrinkles, large pores, and loss of elasticity. Excess sun E. Ronald Finger exposure, smoking, poor nutrition, and not taking care of the skin causes more rapid appearance of aging.

Rx: Start with effective skin care.

You might also need a laser or a peel.

Beautiful skin alone can make one look much younger.

Hair: Thinning or receding hair line

in both men and women.

Rx: Hair transplant with micro-grafts, preferably FUE (follicular unit extraction) with Neograft, or strip excision technology called FUT. Results are usually permanent.

Loss of facial volume: Youthful faces are full and convex. Aging causes loss of volume in skin, fat and bone, causing shadows, sagging and hollows.

Rx: Fillers, often used in combinations for the best overall results. Fat grafts can also be used.

Sagging brow: Brows sag with age.

Rx: A brow lift can be performed effectively under local anesthesia. Botox can also be used for temporary brow elevation.

Upper eyelids: Excess skin and/or fat occurs with age or heredity which causes a “tired” appearance.

Rx: Upper eyelid lift, usually with local anesthesia. Very rewarding pro-

cedure.

Lower eyelids: Bags and/or excess skin may develop. Dark circles are usually shadows from protruding fat pads.

Rx: Surgery is often used to remove bags and skin. Lasers, plasma pen or chemical peels can be used to diminish wrinkles.

Crow’s feet, frown lines and forehead furrows: These are typical results from sun damage and animation.

Rx: Botox or Dysport, plasma pen, or certain CO2 lasers, such as the Tetra or Cool Peel.

Lips: Aging lips become thin, and the distance between the nose and upper lip elongates. The corners of the mouth might turn down, causing a “sad” appearance.

Rx: Lips fillers can add volume and/ or reduce wrinkles. A minor lip lift procedure can also be done with in-

conspicuous scarring under the nose – an excellent procedure when indicated, called a “buckhorn” excision.

Neck and jowls: Excess skin and/or fat develop.

Rx: Sagging neck, a mini- or full facelift is frequently best. When the problem is only fat, liposuction works very well. Often men want the excess neck skin removed with a direct vertical excision. Recovery time is minimal and scarring inconspicuous, and it effectively removes the extra skin.

For jowls mainly because of a sagging face, a facelift might be indicated. Loss of facial volume also causes sagging of the face and jowls. Re-volumizing the face with fillers or fat grafts might be indicated.

E. Ronald Finger, MD, FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon with offices in Savannah and Bluffton. fingerandassociates.com

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FAITH

Seek God’s peace, freedom after year of fear, anxiety

By Stephanie Dion CONTRIBUTOR

There are many times I have experienced a fight-or-flight response. Occasionally the response is triggered from an actual threat, but most often (thankfully) the response is triggered by something that was only a perceived threat, not a true danger.

A common experience for me: Hearing a crash in the living room in the middle of the night that jolts me awake in fear, only to discover the noise was made by my mischievous cat knocking down knick-knacks from a bookshelf.

We all have fight-or-flight instincts when we think we’re in danger. Our sympathetic nervous system kicks into gear, triggering an acute stress response that prepares our body to fight, flee or – when fight or flight aren’t effective options – freeze.

This past year has caused a lot of us to be in sustained fight, flight and freeze responses, and for many of us, they have not yet

gone away.

In recent weeks, I have heard a lot of people talk about seeing a light at the end of the tunnel of this pandemic. For many, vaccination has flipped a switch from fear to freedom, and the latest CDC update stating that fully vaccinated folks can resume pre-pandemic activities has been a long-awaited joy.

However, others of us become anxious at the thought of gathering in a group or galivanting maskless around Target. Even

if we choose to continue to wear a mask as a courtesy to others, to protect vulnerable people unable to get vaccinated, or to adhere to store mask mandates, how do those of us who continue to be fearful let go of the crippling anxiety of the last year?

It’s not an easy task when our bodies have been on high alert for so long in an effort to protect us.

Truthfully, the only answer I have right now, as one of those anxious people myself, is to take one step at a time, honor your

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Pray for God’s peace, cast your fears on Christ, call on a friend who will test the waters of hope with you. Throughout the Bible, God tells people not to be afraid and for those who are weary to come to him.

I hope that whether or not you’ve been wearied by this pandemic, you will flee to the one who says, “Come to me all who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28), and discover the God who asks for us to cast our anxieties on him (1 Peter 5:7).

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PETS

Shelter cat assumes role of ‘Dad’ for homeless kitten

By Lindsay Perry CONTRIBUTOR

Every so often a cat comes to Palmetto Animal League with all the attributes of a doting dad. It’s heartwarming to see these big male cats become father figures for tiny kittens at our Adoption Center. They can often be seen grooming or playing with kittens and teaching them the all-important skill of napping.

PAL rescued one of these special cats recently and he quickly became a staff favorite. Orange Beard is a fun-loving fatherly type who enjoys chasing his own tail and entertaining his kitten friends with silly antics.

“He gets the zoomies (unmistakable explosions of energy) so intensely that he spooks himself,” said PAL adoption specialist Sally Dawkins with a laugh. “It’s pretty funny to witness.”

PAL saved Orange Beard from an overcrowded shelter where his chances of

taught the little lad the absolute best things about being a cat: playing and relaxing.

“His name is Orange Beard, like a pirate, because of his eye,” said Dawkins.

“He is more of a wacky, cargo shorts-wearing, Orange Beard and his pal Hei Hei snuggle in the cat room at Palmetto Animal socks and sandals kind of dad.

League Adoption Center.

There’s never a making it out were slim. He was born with dull moment with him around!” an eye defect and had been overlooked by Orange Beard’s outgoing personality adopters for months. In short, his time was charmed a visitor who decided to adopt him running out, so PAL stepped in. and Hei Hei together, making them father Once he was settled safely and comfortand son for life. ably at PAL, Orange Beard formed a special “Orange Beard is special,” said Dawkins. bond with a kitten named Hei Hei, and he “He has a father’s heart, and to see him with

Hei Hei is to see love in its purest form. So, when they got adopted together, tears of happiness were definitely shed.”

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Visit PalmettoAnimalLeague.org and click on “Double the Love” to give a Father’s Day gift that’s twice as meaningful.

And, if you’re considering adopting a pet, call 843-645-1725 to schedule a visit to the PAL Adoption Center, located at 56 Riverwalk Blvd. in Okatie. These are lives worth saving.

Lindsay Perry is the marketing coordinator for Palmetto Animal League. PalmettoAnimalLeague.org

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SPORTS

How to stay cool on the course when it’s too darn hot

By Jean Harris CONTRIBUTOR

What is it like to play golf in the Lowcountry in the summer months? Typically the temperatures are in the 90s and the heat indexes can be as high as 100.

I have taught golf in the South for more than 45 years and I know that you need to take precautions when playing in the summer. I suggest playing before 10 a.m. or after 5 p.m. You can still enjoy the game of golf but need to be aware of the following before you go out to play or practice.

First know how to dress: • Wear loose fitting clothes and light colors. “Moisture wicking” cotton is a great fabric.

• Skorts for women rather than shorts are popular in hot weather.

• Wear shoes that are made of mesh uppers and stay away from leather.

• Wear lightweight gloves that are mesh instead of leather. Have at least two gloves

ping in your eyes.

• Sunglasses protect your eyes and help you see in bright sunlight.

• Sunscreen. Apply before you walk onto the course, and re-apply after nine holes.

• Cell phone, in case of emergency • A towel for your neck area. The Staying cool on the course is important when the weather is warmer.

Endura Cool Instant Demonstrating some “cool” ideas are, from left, Gail Moyers, Ellen Hart Cooling Towel is and Jane Olthuis. available at most available since you might sweat through one sporting goods stores. When wet, it cools during your round. instantly to 30 degrees below average body • Visor or hat? A visor is better because it temperature. To activate, get it wet, wring it allows the top of the head to release heat. I out and snap three times. It typically cools also enjoy hats with wide brims. for up to two hours.

• An absorbent sweat band on the inside The next important thing to know is how of your hat or cap can prevent sweat dripmuch water is needed:

• You need half of your body weight in ounces per day, whether playing golf or not.

A 150-pound person needs 75 ounces of water per day and 25% of that needs to be consumed in the morning before you play.

That is almost 20 ounces of water in the morning.

If golfing that day, you need to consume 40% to 50% more water while you play.

Again, a 150-pound person would need 38 ounces more during the round. You need to drink some water at least every other hole.

It is important that the water needs to be pure water and not drinks such as lemonade, tea, juices and sport drinks. Many sport drinks can actually dehydrate the body because of all the sugars in the drink.

And by all means stay away from caffeine and alcohol when out in this heat. Save the fun drinks for after your round.

Dr. Jean Harris is an LPGA Master Professional and teaches at local courses. jean.golfdoctor.harris@gmail.com; golfdoctorjean.com

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NATURE’S WAY

Getting bullish on the Waddell Mariculture Center

By Collins Doughtie CONTRIBUTOR

As I sit down to write this morning it will be interesting to see if my mind and hands will allow me to finish this column. Why you ask? Yesterday I fished in the fourth annual Run For The Bulls mahi tournament, and every part of my body hurts – even my eyeballs.

The only saving grace is that I know for a fact that I am not alone because there were 30 boats in the tournament with around four anglers per boat. I am comforted knowing 120 others are sharing my pain.

If you are thinking “How can fishing possibly make you so tired that you might nod out at the dinner table and go face first into mashed potatoes,” I’ll tell you.

The day before the tournament is spent rigging baits and relining reels as well as SUBMITTED a hundred other tasks. Then around 2:30 The crew of Tuna Hutt with their prize-winning 43-pound bull mahi. From left are Sebastian Luppino, a.m. the alarm clock goes off and you head Terry Philip, Robby Maroudas, Zach Zanzig and Ryan Luppino. to the boat. Running anywhere from 60 to 80 miles offshore, the ride all depends on the moment the first bait hits the water there was a blue and white skirted ballyhoo how windy it is (or isn’t) and which direcalong with several others, it’s a non-stop skipping along the deep blue water’s surface, tion the waves are coming from. In this case orchestra for several hours until you head comes a massive explosion of white water. we all took the waves straight in face. back in.

“Fish on!” comes the yell, as the mahi The only bright side to this is that hopeSounds easy huh? Well, it’s not. blasts out of the water and the reel sings. In fully the conditions won’t change during the this type of fishing you can’t simply reel in Trolling with eight lines out takes every day, making the run home a breeze as you ounce of attention and coordination bethe fish until all the other lines are out of the run with the waves. Add to that a sense of way, which requires reeling in those other tween those aboard. In my case, just when anticipation and excitement that curses any everything is fine tuned, my eye catches a lines as fast as you can so the fish doesn’t idea of catching a catnap on the ride out. flash of green and yellow 70 yards to my left tangle everything up.

Add to that, the ocean was moderately heading at an impossible speed toward our Right about the time the sun peeks over angry, making that task even harder as you baits. the horizon, it’s all-hands-on-deck. From struggle to keep your balance. Over and In the blink of that very same eye, where

over this scenario replays itself until the very last minute when you pick up for the run in. It’s a 12- to 14-hour marathon that can take down even the most athletic man or woman out there.

Just so you know, I certainly don’t fit into that category – thus my near comatose state at the moment.

So why put oneself through this? Run For The Bulls is a fundraiser for the Waddell Mariculture Center in Bluffton, which I have always passionately supported. When I created the tournament, it would not have been possible without the financial support of Grant Kaple of the Hilton Head Boathouse, Bluffton icon Bud Mingledorff, and former president of Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Jim Hagale.

Limited to only 30 boats, the event awards the winner with $20 grand. This year the winning boat was the Tuna Hutt, owned by local Robby Maroudas. He asked that I give all the credit to his crew made up of our new generation of anglers. I agree that the young guns are certainly making a mark all across the board and hopefully will take the reins in making sure our waters stay healthy and vibrant.

Though the tally is not complete, we raised about $10,000 sorely needed dollars for the Waddell Mariculture Center.

I can’t believe I made it through this column before I passed out … … zzzzzzzz.

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HOME

Attitudes about water quality don’t match personal practices

By Chris Lane CONTRIBUTOR

Consumers in the United States today are more aware of water quality than at any previous time in history.

In March each year, World Water Day is celebrated to raise awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. This year world water leaders launched a new survey that focused on the question, “What does water mean to you?”

The answer is different for everyone, but one common answer indicates a growing lack of trust in tap water. The survey clearly shows that North American consumers care about the quality of tap water and undoubtedly are interested in promoting sustainability. The study also shows that more work must be done to help consumers gain a deeper understanding about how to ensure their water is clean and safe, and how they can do more to protect the environment.

The survey examined respondents’ atti-

tudes and perspectives on water as related to health, environmental impact, and other areas. While many said they were taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint, their actions suggest they still do not realize the impact of some of their practices.

Despite their interest in sustainability, for example, 67% of people in North America drink water from single-use plastic bottles away from home – and 57% do so at home.

Interestingly, 72% of people around the world believe bottled water is safer than tap water. Perhaps because of this belief, more than 50 billion plastic bottles are purchased every year in the U.S. This high usage may relate to a lack of understanding about the waste these practices generate: Nearly half of those surveyed in North America believe plastic bottles are not bad for the environment because they can be recycled. In fact, just 29% of plastic bottles are recycled in the U.S. each year.

The goal of water treatment professionals is to help drive a better understanding of the

key role water plays in our lives and ensure access to clean, safe water at home, at work, and on the go for all.

Local PSD annual tap water quality test results are public record and posted on each PSD’s website. We recommend reading this report, as well as researching your tap water supply on EWG’s National Tap Water Database at ewg.org/tapwater.

Regardless of your tap water source, we recommend having it tested. And when choosing a filter for your home, make sure the filter is certified to remove any contaminants, if any, that might be found in your tap water.

There are many economical treatment solutions on the market today to increase the quality and safety level of your family’s water. Pitchers, refrigerator filters, faucet mounted filters and under-sink carbon filters are excellent starting filters to remove some contaminants.

But reverse osmosis technologies with pre-filtration and thin film composite membranes are the most reliable final barrier to ensure the highest percentage of contaminant reduction and deliver great tasting, safer drinking water.

Chris Lane is the owner of Culligan Water Conditioning of the Lowcountry, serving Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties. culliganhhi. com

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HVAC tune-ups, preventative care help save expenses later

By Dave Miller CONTRIBUTOR

Imagine having to go all winter without your heating, or all summer without your air conditioning. The thought alone might leave you sweating or freezing!

Getting routine seasonal HVAC tuneups is a great way to avoid those kinds of situations. Tune-ups help keep your heating and air conditioning running dependably for years to come, ensuring you’ll remain comfortable in your home.

In fact, preventative maintenance and HVAC tune-ups provide some other great benefits you and your family will surely enjoy.

Home ownership is costly, so you’ll want to cut costs in whatever ways you can. A great way to lower your monthly expenses is by reducing your utility bills, and one way to accomplish this is by ensuring your system is running as efficiently as possible.

Routine tune-ups will go a long way in

maintaining that efficiency.

When your heating and air conditioning unit is working at its best, you can enjoy ultimate comfort in your home without breaking the budget.

One of the most significant expenses you are likely to incur with an HVAC system is

replacement costs. Though your heating and air conditioning system is designed to last for many years, at some point, it will need to be replaced. When that time comes, you’ll have a fairly large expense to handle.

While you can’t prevent the inevitable need for an HVAC replacement, you

can postpone this expense for as long as possible by getting routine HVAC tune-ups.

Being proactive with tune-ups help identify and work out any developing problems, allowing your HVAC to run smoother for longer.

At the end of the day, your primary concern for your HVAC probably has less to do with your budget and more with your comfort. No matter the investment, you’re going to want your HVAC to function at its best and keep you comfortable at all times.

Routine HVAC tune-ups will help keep your HVAC unit running in the best possible condition, allowing it to maintain the level of comfort you prefer in your home.

If you can’t remember the last time your system was serviced, it’s time to call your HVAC professional and schedule a checkup.

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Remodeling tips for a better, healthier, efficient bathroom

By Craig Carlson CONTRIBUTOR

After the events of the past year and the challenges of families spending more time at home, remodeling projects are at an all-time high. As homeowners continue to look for ways to upgrade their living spaces, bathroom remodeling is on the rise.

As home experts note, remodeling or renovating an existing bathroom not only adds value to a home, but it is also an attractive home update – and can be a welcome, much-needed change that can improve the quality of life for many.

It is not only an improvement in aesthetics and livability that can be gained by remodeling a bathroom. There are significant health benefits that can also be obtained by a bathroom remodel, including important safety improvements. From replacing old bathroom tiles that might be broken or slippery to fixing plumbing problems and water leaks, remodeling a bathroom can

make your bathroom safer for you, your family and visitors.

Not only that, remodeling your bathroom is a great opportunity to address and correct the serious issue of unwanted moisture contributing to bathroom mold and mildew … and the health problems that can result from damage caused by excess moisture in and around tubs and showers.

While there has never been a better time

to embark on a remodeling project, there are some things homeowners should consider before taking those first steps towards a better, and healthier, bathroom: • Choose wisely.

Make sure that the new products and surfaces you choose for your bathroom can truly handle moisture – including your tub and shower (which can often be a source of unwanted moisture and leaks.)

Leak-free custom shower systems not only effectively stop leaks from happening, but also protect your bathroom from the growth of harmful mold and mildew.

• Ventilation is key. It’s critical to have proper ventilation in order to avoid the bathroom becoming a breeding ground for

mold and mildew, so make sure to include a good exhaust fan in your bathroom planning to help prevent excess moisture accumulation and keep the air flowing.

• Upgrade your storage. Not only should your new bathroom look beautiful, but it can also incorporate some important storage solutions you might not have had in your previous bathrooms. While things like a pedestal sink might look great, choosing a vanity sink with cabinets underneath, or making sure to add a medicine cabinet or other shelving, can prove to be a valuable use of space.

Remodeling a bathroom offers homeowners a great opportunity to improve the look and function of their homes – while also bringing added health benefits by creating spaces that can prevent the growth of mold and mildew.

Craig Carlson is the director of technical services at KBRS, which manufactures waterproof and leak-free shower systems. For more information visit kbrs.com.

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Selling real estate: Is it an art or a science, or both?

By Larry Stoller CONTRIBUTOR

A real estate agent lists a home for sale and then markets the home so that it sells fast and for the highest possible price. Is that process and art or a science?

Let’s look at some parts of that process: A home is listed in the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and displayed in Realtor. com, Zillow.com, Trulia.com and other major real estate website directories. (Science) Beautiful house photos, drone photography, and compelling property descriptions are created to show and tell how attractive and appealing the property is. (Art) A comparable market analysis (CMA) of active, pending and sold properties , using analytical software, is compiled and presented to the seller to determine price range and listing price. (Science) An agent might visit the property’s most comparable competition to confirm price compare value, and analyze emotions based

upon physical observation. (Art) A home’s list price might be determined by a review of comparable market activity for the past 12 months, all homes that have similar square footage, layout, number of bedrooms and baths, number of additional rooms and lot size. (Science) Adding to the above , the price determination might be further modified to take

into account additional property attributes – condition, appliances, lighting, flooring, painting, decorating, furnishings, special features and the view. (Art) A luxury $3 million plantation home with its own boat slip and views of marina, sound, sunrise and sunset might not be marketed in the same way as a $400K plantation home with a golf and wooded

view. (Science) In the above example, conventional real estate marketing can be supplemented by “outside-the-box” advertising and marketing to reach and target specific market segments and potential buys. (Art) I believe that selling real estate is both an art and a science – and more of an art when a home is very unique and has many special features. While there are effective software programs that can help price and market a property, buying a home is emotional.

How many times have you said or heard, “I love this home” or “I don’t like this home”? That is where “art” comes in – making a home look as attractive and appealing as possible and creatively expanding exposure to showcase the property to more potential, ready and willing buyers.

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Chill out with Jazz on the Patio HHSO’s SoundWaves The Modern Daze Ensemble will perform a free concert at Jazz on the Patio June 15 at 8 p.m. at SoundWaves, 7 Lagoon Road, Hilton Head Island. The concerts continue on Tuesdays all summer.

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Page 2B Through June 26 “Out of My Head, exhibit by John Gregor, Art League of Hilton Head, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island.

Opening reception June 9, 5-7 p.m.; “Meet the Artist,” June 10, 1 p.m. and June 22, 1 p.m.

Gallery hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday. artleaguehhi.org or 843-681-5060 June 2-Aug. 20 Popular family entertainer Gregg Russell returns to Sea Pines Resort and the Liberty Oak. 8-9:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. seapines.com/events June 3-7 “The Odd Couple (Female Version),” Sun City Community Theatre at Magnolia Hall, Sun City. Tickets $21 members, $24 non-members, suncitytheatre.org or 843-645-2700.

June 4-12 BravoPiano!

Festival, “Celebrating the Music of the Americas,” presented by Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra. Live, in-person concerts at multiple venues on Hilton Head Island and Bluffton.

Tickets go on sale May 5 at HHIPC.org or 843-842-2055.

June 11 The Swingin’ Medallions, “Party Band of the South,” 8 p.m. at Jasper County Farmers Market. Gates open at 7 p.m.

Advance tickets $20 at 843-726-8126; gate tickets $30.

Food trucks onsite 7-11 p.m. Bring chairs, blankets; rain or shine; no coolers. jaspercountychamber.com June 12 Bryan Elijah Smith, 8 p.m. at The Roasting Room Lounge, 1297 May River Road, above Corner Perk.

Supporting act, Gia Ray. Tickets $15 roastingroomlounge.com June 15 “Jazz on the Patio,” series of free outdoor concerts, with Modern Daze Ensemble (Greg Whitaker), 8 p.m. at SoundWaves patio, 7 Lagoon Road, Hilton Head Island. hhso.org or 843-842-2055

June 2, 2021 June 25-July 4 “Hello Dolly,” by Southern Summer Theatre Institute, at Seahawk Cultural Center, 26 School Road, Hilton Head Island. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays.

Tickets in pairs, $60-$70. HHISummerMusicals.com or 866749-2228. More info at summertheatreinstitute.com.

June 25 Deadline for entries in 27th annual Judged Show at Society of Bluffton Artists (SOBA), 6 Church St., Old Town Bluffton. Cash awards in acrylic, mixed media, oil, pastel, photography, watercolor or 3D. Registration $25 for SOBA members, $45 or non-members. Awards ceremony 5-7 July 7. More information at sobagallery.com or 843-757-3776.

June 15-July 30 “Popqop” by Amiri Farris and “Exploration” by Abraham Brown, art exhibits by two contemporary artists at Art League Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Monday-Friday. 843-842-5738 or academy@artleaguehhi. org June 23-Aug. 22 “Mamma Mia,” directed by Casey Colgan, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Nominated for five Tony Awards, music by Abba.

Tickets $46-$56 adults, $33-$43 children. Artshhi.com or 843-842-2787 Through June 25 “Return to Nature: Gullah Geechee Story and History,” art exhibit by multiple artists, including Jonathan Green, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. Gallery hours 9 am.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. coastaldiscovery.org or 843-689-3035

Through July 15 “Artistic Enchantment: Fiber and Fabric Creations,” works

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Free concerts invite listeners to chill out with cool jazz

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JUN 22 – AUG 22 The Magically Musical Story of a Mother, a Daughter, and Three Possible Dads!

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The storytelling magic of ABBA’s songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship... and everyone’s having the time of their lives.

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The John Bracket Trio will perform one of the free concerts in the Jazz on the Patio series at Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s SoundWaves, 7 Lagoon Road on Hilton Head Island.

The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra and Coligny Plaza have joined their creatives forces to launch a free outdoor series of weekly jazz concerts, to held Tuesdays at 8 p.m.

The HHSO’s SoundWaves patio, at 7 Lagoon Road on Hilton Head Island, will serve as the stage, and Lagoon Road will be closed from Pope Avenue to the Piggly Wiggly parking lot entrance to create a safe environment for tourists, visitors and patrons who can bring a chair and enjoy some great music.

“Lee Lucier, COO of The Richardson Group, and I have been working on this idea for a long time,” said Alan Jordan, president and CEO of HHSO. “Our outdoor Holiday Pops concerts were a great success last November, and it got us thinking about a series that would create a ‘downtown’ feeling here at Coligny.”

The free concerts will be held at 8 p.m. each Tuesday through Aug. 17.

The outdoor venue offers plenty of space for social distancing.

The “Jazz On The Patio series kicked off June 1 with the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra, an 11-piece Southern style

big band based in Savannah. The full six-concert series line-up includes: June 15: Modern Daze Ensemble (Greg Whitaker) June 29: Charlton Singleton Quartet (of Ranky Tanky) July 20: Martin Lesch Band Aug. 3: John Bracket Trio Aug. 17: Eric Jones Trio Audience members can bring chairs, grab an ice cream, candy, fudge, or a cold beverage and enjoy the music in the open-air acoustic chamber formed by the buildings on either side of Lagoon Road.

Lagoon Road will be closed from Pope Avenue to the Piggly Wiggly parking lot entrance from 6 to 10 p.m. on all concert evenings. Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Deputies will be on duty to guide cars to their desired destinations.

“We are so grateful to Coligny Plaza for teaming up with us and serving as our exclusive series sponsors,” Jordan said. “Their support makes it possible for us to offer these concerts free of charge.”

For more information, contact Jordan at 843-842-2055 or ajordan@hhso.org.

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MerleFest award finalist brings unique talents to Roasting Room

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June 4 -12, 2021 HILTON HEAD INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION

BRAVO PRESENTS

C E L E B R AT IN G T H E M USI C OF THE AM ERI CAS Bryan Elijah Smith will perform in concert at the Roasting Room Lounge at 8 p.m. June 12.

Bryan Elijah Smith, an award-winning singer-songwriter and producer based in Dayton, Va. will appear in concert at 8 p.m. June 12 at the Roasting Room Lounge, 1297 May River Road in Bluffton.

Smith’s innate songwriting ability and haunting voice is said to leave listeners with “a sense of timeless nostalgia.” With more than 1,000 songs penned and 11 independent releases since 2009, Smith is creating a self-produced legacy that began with his first song at the age of 18.

Aside from touring the United States for well over a decade, Smith has also toured internationally in both Australia and Honduras. Crossing a wide array of genres, what gets produced has been compared to the likes of Bruce Springsteen to Kings of Leon to Gregory Alan Isakov.

Smith recently won second place honors in the prestigious Chris Austin Songwriting Contest (CASC) at MerleFest 2019, where the title track to his new album, “In Through The Dark,” was one of 12 songs chosen out of 970 national entries.

Smith has been a CASC finalist two years in a row (past finalists include Gillian Welch, Tift Merritt and Lera Lynn).

“In Through The Dark” won first place in the Unsigned Only 2019 international

songwriting contest, where there were 6,000 entries from more than 100 countries. Judges included Aimee Mann, Robert Smith of The Cure, and Garth Hudson from The Band, among others.

“In Through The Dark” also appears in a new Netflix series titled “Virgin River.” which premiered December 2019. Subsequently the song was a 2020 Independent Music Awards nominee in the “Used In Film/TV” category.

Opening for Smith at the Roasting Room is Gia Ray, also a Virginia-based singer-songwriter. She recently recorded her debut album, “Bottom of the Barrel,” in a cabin off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia.

Ray’s album is an eclectic mix of songs ranging from folk to rock to vintage country. To be released in June 2021, “Bottom of the Barrel” will be available on both vinyl and CD. Tickets start at $15 and are available at roastingroomlounge.com.

Capacity at the venue is back to full house. Masks will be required for entry, then at individual discretion.

For more information about Smith, visit bryanelijahsmith.com. For more about Ray, visit TheGiaRay.com.

To contact the Roasting Room, call 843368-4464.

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Gregor goes ‘Out of My Head’ with artistic expression “Out of My Head,” a showcase of oils by John Gregor, will be on display through June 26 at Art League Gallery on Hilton Head Island.

Gregor, a transplant from the Pacific Northwest with a background in engineering, draws attention to everyday scenes and ordinary objects using bold edges and saturated colors. While his subjects range from landscapes and waterscapes to still lifes and animals, his goal remains the same: to highlight beauty and provoke thought.

“I particularly like to paint the things “Screwdrivers” by John Gregor around us which have beauty and complexity but which we take for granted,” earn his Master of Fine Arts degree and teach painting workshops. When not Gregor said. “Like the way the setting painting, he can be found remodeling sun shines through a glass of wine. Or his fixer-upper home near Beaufort. the collection of shapes, surfaces and An artist reception will be held from colors in everyday tools – a corkscrew, 5 to 7 p.m. June 9. scissors, a can opener. Do we see the Two “Meet the Artist” gatherings will beauty of these mechanical marvels?” take place, June 10 and June 22, both Gregor found his love of painting at 1 p.m. after a 17-year-long engineering career.

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Art League Gallery is located inside the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane on Hilton Head Island. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon

to 4 p.m. Sunday, and 90 minutes before every Arts Center performance.

For more information, visit artleaguehhi.org or call 843-681-5060.

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.

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Juneteenth Celebration features Gullah art, food and music PRESENTS

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Dancers enjoy the music from one of the bands during the 2019 Juneteenth Celebration at Mitchelville Freedom Park on Hilton Head Island.

The annual Juneteenth Celebration returns to Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park on Hilton Head Island with a three-day art, food and music experience June 17-19.

Highlights include Joe McGill and The Slave Dwelling Project, the premier of the film “Juneteenth: Lift Every Voice and Sing,” and a live performances by the Grammy nominated The HamilTones and Marlena Smalls and the Hallelujah Singers.

The celebration kicks off June 17 with McGill’s Slave Dwelling Project at the park. McGill, a Civil War re-enactor and descendent of the enslaved, has slept at more than 90 sites in 18 states, exploring extant slave dwellings.

Limited space is available for in-person attendance, and the evening will be streamed on Facebook at exploremitchelville as he explores the life and living habits of the people of Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park.

On June 18, the film “Juneteenth: Lift Every Voice and Sing” will be screened at 7 p.m. at Barker Field, 70 Baygall Road. The film explores the Negro anthem through the eyes of historic museums and anthropologists from across the country.

Food and beverages will be available

for purchase, but only limited seating is available, so chairs are encouraged.

Admission for the film is free.

The big celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 19 at the park, highlighting the food and music customs of the people of Mitchelville, with special performances by Marlena Smalls and the Hallelujah Singers, historical re-enactment from local favorite Cora Miller, and a robust kidzone including video games, inflatable bounce houses, and make-and-take craft stations.

The featured entertainment will be The HamilTones, who have appeared on The Steve Harvey Show, at The Apollo, and at Carnegie Hall, “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” The Breakfast Club and “Good Morning America.”

Chairs are encouraged, but no coolers will be allowed in the park. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $5 for children 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and under.

Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park is located at 229 Beach City Road on Hilton Head Island. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit exploremitchelville.org or call 843255-7301. Tickets will also be available at the gate.

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Art exhibit at Museum tells stories of Gullah Geechee history

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Attendees at an artists’ reception May 6 marked the opening of “Return to Nature: Gullah Geechee Story and History.” From left are Dr. Emory Campbell, Hank Herring, Diane Britton Dunham, Amiri Geuka Farris, James Denmark, curator Angela Dore, and Arianne King-Comer.

“Return to Nature: Gullah Geechee Story and History” is an art exhibition that explores the plight of the indigenous Americans and descendants of West Africans who inhabit the Sea Islands of South Carolina. The exhibition opened May 3 and ends on June 25 at the Coastal Discovery Museum.

The event features the original works of Jonathan Green, Amiri Farris, Natalie Daise, Diane Britton Dunham, Arianne King-Comer, Hank D. Herring, James Denmark, and Sam Doyle.

This exhibition features dynamic bodies of work that examine the evolution of Gullah Geechee art, while chronicling history in relation to nature. While the artists depict aspects of the lives of ordinary people, the layered textures, and rich, vivid colors emanate the celebration of Creole culture, the vitality of the subject, and nobility.

Both the art and the objects featured in this exhibition introduce viewers to a culture that is dominated by the honoring of ancestors, agriculture, sea island living, spirituality, and cultural heritage memories.

“I am thrilled to be launching this

extraordinary exhibition, which features the work of the masters and avant-gardists of authentic Gullah art.,” said curator Angela Dore. “I am looking forward to telling our stories about Gullah heritage and engaging in dialogues about the ways in which history is documented in our art forms. It is my desire that this exhibition will broaden and enrich the perspectives of our local and national audience.”

Natalie Hefter, vice president of programs for Coastal Discovery Museum, said “Exhibiting works by these artists together is a great opportunity for visitors and locals alike. This exhibit is a manifestation of the museum’s mission ‘to inspire people to care for the Lowcountry.’ These works depict the Gullah connection to the Lowcountry environment, and I hope all our visitors will take away a new appreciation for the history and rich culture of the area.”

Coastal Discovery Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head Island. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday.

For more information, visit www.coastaldiscovery.org

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SSTI Returns with splashy Tony-winning ‘Hello, Dolly’ Southeastern Summer Theatre Institute (SSTI) returns to the Lowcountry stage this summer with a classic musical that will delight, dazzle, and have audiences humming their familiar tunes long after the curtain falls.

SSTI will open its 14th season at Hilton Head Island High School’s Seahawk Cultural Center with the classic hit musical “Hello, Dolly.” The blockbuster Broadway hit bursts with humor, romance, high-energy dancing, and some of the greatest songs in musical theater history, including the iconic title number.

This production will be directed by renowned performer and director Jacob Brent.

As an actor and director, Brent is most well-known for his many collaborations with Andrew Lloyd Webber, appearing in not only the 1998 “Cats” filmed production as Mr. Mistoffelees, but also in the production’s record-breaking performances in both London’s West End and on Broadway.

A team of New York designers and creatives has been assembled to prepare for

SSTI’s grand return. “It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly two years since we last celebrated with Lowcountry audiences, and a celebration of musical theatre, community, and togetherness is just what we all need right now,” said SSTI founder and producer Benjamin Wolfe. “So, we’re planning our biggest show ever! The moment won’t be lost on anyone when the chorus sings to

Dolly Levi: ‘It’s so nice to have you back where you belong’. Indeed. It’s going to be ever so nice for ALL of us to be right back where we belong, together, this summer.”

Tickets will be sold in pairs, at $60 and $70. Shows are June 25-July 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays.

Seahawk Cultural Center is located at 26 School Road, Hilton Head Island.

Renowned performer and director Jacob Brent comes to Hilton Head Island to direct “Hello, Dolly” for Southeastern Summer Theatre Institute participants.

To purchase tickets, visit HHISummerMusicals.com or call 866-749-2228. For more information, visit summertheatreinstitute.com or email ben@summertheatreinstitute.com.

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A bestselling author and native of Sullivan’s Island, Dorothea Benton Frank, known as Dot, passed away Sept. 2, 2019.

“Reunion Beach” was to be the title of her next novel. Instead, that title was used for a collection of stories, happy memories, poems – and even some of Dot’s favorite Lowcountry recipes – from fellow writers, friends and family who longed for a way to express their grief and honor her memory.

The book is a tribute to this larger-thanlife personality who is greatly missed.

Included are memorial essays by her daughter, Victoria, and her son, William, as well as her husband Peter’s speech given at her Celebration of Life, making this a touching, personal read for all, especially her loyal readers.

The many highlights in this anthology make it difficult to pick a favorite. Especially fun and poignant are the essays and stories written by Frank herself … like the one about the night she and her husband met Gore Vidal in a New York bar.

Frank wanted very much to meet him.

She had a question for him: “Mr. Vidal, how do you know when it’s time to start writing?” After considering this for a couple minutes, he answered: “You’ll write your book when you can’t NOT write your book.”

Her “Letters to Her Readers” are entertaining and humorous as she gives her take on social media – the good, the bad and the ugly; laughs at unbelievable and hilarious news of the day; and reveals her favorite character of all her books, and why.

Frank had multiple careers before becoming a bestselling author and the now-famous story of how and why she got started writing is included. Her first novel was “Sullivan’s Island,” published in 2000. It debuted on the New York Times Bestseller List at No. 9. A total of 19 more novels would follow, all bestsellers, with her last, “Queen Bee,” published in 2019, just months before she passed.

Readers will love these original stories, all inspired by Frank. Contributing

authors include Elin Hilderbrand, Mary Alice Monroe, Adriana Trigiani, Patti Callahan and Cassandra King Conroy.

Marjory Wentworth, author, poet and former poet laureate of South Carolina, shared poems that resonated strongly with Frank, who said, “It was as if we had both been writing about the same place at the same time.” She was so enamored, she included many of Wentworth’s poems in her Lowcountry novels.

Alive with the breezy exuberance of Dorothea Benton Frank, this collection is a must-read for fans and is available at booksellers nationwide and online.

DISCLOSURE: I was provided a courtesy advance copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review. (And I tried, truly I did … to be unbiased … but the truth is, I was moved to tears reading this book.)

Glenda Harris is a freelance writer and editor, nature lover and aspiring novelist.

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