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Availability of affordable housing reaches critical deficit By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR
The local housing market is on a collision course with local workers’ paychecks, and that’s a problem for Southern Beaufort County’s tourist industry. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, “affordable housing is … housing on which the occupant is paying no more than 30% of gross income for housing costs, including utilities.” According to the inventory on Apartments.com recently, there were 113 places to rent in zip code 29910. They ranged from studios to a four-bedroom house. Out of those listed, only one unit was available for less than $1,700 per month. Another
37 were priced at $2,100 or less. “I make decent money and cannot afford the current rent increases. I have to move before my rent goes up,” said Jessica Snider, a chef. “I’m short-staffed where I work because nobody can afford to live here. It’s really sad. Everyone comes here to be waited on hand and foot, but when we are all priced out of homes and places to live, we will go elsewhere. I don’t want to leave but the way growth has been handled in this area means people like me who want to stay, cannot, because people who have the means are pricing us out. It’s really disheartening.” The Bureau of Labor Statistics gathers data annually from employers in every
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In a community where rental properties are hard to find, fewer moving trucks have been seen on local roads.
More workshops planned for discussion of Blueprint Bluffton The Town of Bluffton has scheduled additional workshops to discuss and refine its Comprehensive Plan 10-year update called “Blueprint Bluffton.” The plan will guide Bluffton’s next decade of growth and help the Town to prioritize projects and allocate resources. The public is encouraged to attend and provide comment, as applicable.
Workshops and meetings are: • Aug. 2: Planning Commission Workshop (4:30 p.m.). Discussion of Land Use & Housing elements. • Aug. 4: Planning Commission Workshop (4:30 p.m.). Discussion of Natural Resources & Resiliency elements. • Aug. 10: Planning Commission Work-
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All meetings will be held at Town Hall, 20 Bridge St., Bluffton. Meetings, not including workshops, will be streamed live on the Beaufort County Channel, at beaufort countysc.gov/the-county-channel. For more information, contact Charlotte Moore acmooret @townofbluffton.com or visit townofbluffton.sc.gov.
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SUNNY SIDE UP
Please pardon this interruption as we bring you an update By Lynne Cope Hummell EDITOR
Knock knock. Who’s there? Interrupting cow. Interrupting co… Moo. That has long been one of my favorite “knock knock” jokes. I find it hysterical ¬– perhaps because it pokes fun at so many people in my world: the interrupters. I’ve tried to be patient with those closest to my orbit. But it’s becoming more and more difficult to remain calm and overlook the blurted insertion into a conversation, a story, or even a focused concentration on one’s work. I’ve gotten to the point that when someone in my tribe interrupts me to point out a similarity to what happened to him – or even to fully validate what I’m saying – I just stop talking.
I had first thought it was my issue, that I took too long to relay a story, or concept, or get to the point. But I’m not sure now. I think most people are just impatient and need to jump in right NOW so they can tell their similar story. Or maybe they feel like they are “sharing,” which seems to be gaining in popularity. Thank you, social media! We used to call those people a Buttinski. They can’t listen to someone else’s entire story without adding their own experience, interjected at whatever random point they choose, even steering the story away from the original point. This kind of behavior drives me crazy. And, as I read recently, I’m not the only one. A recent study found that “interrupting” is the most common annoying issue that people have with their coworkers. Back in March, a promotions company, Quality Logo Products, conducted a survey of some 2,000 Americans to find out what behaviors they found most irritating in their
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coworkers. I recently read about the survey on LinkedIn, where the repost got a fair amount of attention from my peers. Want to guess what was the most-often cited annoying habit? Well, let me interrupt you here and tell you: It was interrupting. The margin wasn’t huge: 48% said coworkers who constantly interrupt others are the most annoying, while a close second at 47% was “taking credit for someone else’s work,” followed almost as closely (45%) by “oversharing.” The study continued asking questions about annoying coworkers: Have you ever confronted a coworker about being annoying? How often do you get annoyed? What topics of conversation are most annoying? (Interrupt me here if you know the answer. Of course you do: politics.) Since we brought up coworkers, I have to say that working mostly from home for the past two years has been a blessing for me. Not only can I work in my jammies, at odd hours, and tackle the laundry between edit-
ing articles, but I don’t have any coworkers in the next room. Not that my coworkers in the office are annoying. They truly aren’t. We have a mostly quiet atmosphere when we all are there for production days. Turns out, some of the above issues about interrupting might just be true of me as well. I’ve caught myself a few times recently jumping into the middle of a companion’s story. For me, it’s almost always questions (like a true journalist): Who was there? What did you do after that? When did that happen? Where was this? But that depth of interest doesn’t mean I should interrupt to ask questions. My experience doesn’t matter to the story being told, the experience of the speaker. All this discussion calls to mind something my mother pointed out when I was much younger: God gave you two ears and only one mouth. That means you should listen twice as much as you talk. That about covers it, doesn’t it?
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New to town? Learn more about us in free programs By Lisa Sulka CONTRIBUTOR
Did you ever wonder how development happens in Bluffton? How did the town grow from a 1-square-mile town to a 54-square-mile town? What are the rules, regulations and ordinances that govern how our town is developed or not developed? How Lisa Sulka does South Carolina annexation law operate and how does this law explain why the Town’s jurisdictional boundaries zig zag through areas? The Town has two venues for baseline education about Bluffton’s government and our town’s culture: Mobile Town Halls and the Bluffton Ambassador Program. Town staff members host the Mobile Town Halls. The event management and hospitality training staff members at the University of South Carolina at Beaufort host the Bluffton Ambassador Program. Mobile Town Halls are held for neighborhoods and civic groups as well as public sessions. The last one, held at
the Bluffton Police Department, June 30, was well attended and included a tour of the department. During this free workshop, participants will receive an overview of town government, operations, initiatives, projects, and policies. Town staff will also give short presentations on annexation, economic development and governance. Representatives of the Town’s departments – such as the Bluffton Police Department, Public Services, Watershed Management and Growth Management – are available for a question-and-answer session after the presentations. The Mobile Town Halls are focused on how local government operates and its parameters. This is designed to
give residents a 360-degree perspective of what local government does and the services it provides. This baseline knowledge helps residents participate more effectively in the decision-making of our government. The Bluffton Ambassador Program, held via ZOOM, is also free. This program is composed of quick summaries of Bluffton history, amenities, governance, future planning and touches on cultural aspects such as natural resources, marine life, festivals and the arts. The Bluffton Ambassador Program is designed to give an overview of “what is means to be a Blufftonian” and is perfect for new residents, local realtors, merchants and, especially, for hospitality employees. This program is highly recommended for new employees who interact with the public. For more information about the Mobile Town Halls, contact the Town’s Public Information Officer Debbie Szpanka at dszpanka@townofbluffton. com. For more information about the Bluffton Ambassador Program, contact Su Gibson at gibsonsl@uscb.edu. Both programs can be presented to private groups as well as presented in a public session. Lisa Sulka is the mayor of the Town of Bluffton. lsulka@townofbluffton.com
Letter to the Editor To the Editor: M is for Meatless Mondays. It’s not a hard sacrifice to give up eating some other animal, just on Mondays. And probably one of the most efficient means of getting the heat down on this planet. Of course, lots of people have to participate, but you can start now. A new study from the highly esteemed financial Boston Consulting Group reports scientists have concluded that avoiding meat and dairy is the single biggest way to reduce our environmental impact on this planet.
About half the world’s greenhouse gas emissions comes from food, land use and agriculture. More than half of this is from beef alone. The consulting group encourages investment in “alternative proteins” such as substitute meat and plant-based operations, i.e., put your money where your mouth is. Meat and dairy production uses 83% of farm land and causes 60% of greenhouse gas emissions while providing only 18% calories and 37% protein. About 56 million acres in the U.S. are used to grow animal feed, with only 4 million acres producing
plants for direct human consumption. What to do? Eliminate the middleman, i.e., the animal. Consume “alternative meat,” plant-based dairy, and the nutritious unprocessed fieldgrown greens and grains. You will save your money, water, forests, help preserve cooler weather, your health, and precious animal lives, all by a Meatless Monday. It’s cheaper than buying a Tesla or retrofitting your house. How about Tuesday too? Debby Boots Hilton Head Island
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Unusual, classic things have a way of capturing our interest 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
Victoria Labar, Bluffton: “Going to Harry Potter World in Orlando.”
plain fun questions. You might see us anywhere around town, with notepad and camera, randomly seeking out folks who are
Dalton Hawley, Bluffton: “Snakes. I’ve always had some as pets.
willing to participate. If we find you, we hope you will want to respond. At the July 23 fundraiser event for Walter Sumner at Cheap Seats 2 in
David Pratt, Bluffton: “Coins and currency. I’m a collector.”
Bluffton, we asked: “What is something that interests you, but does not interest most of your friends?”
Dawn Pratt, Bluffton: “I used to be a nursery assistant, so I’d say nature – all kinds of plants, flowers, garden arrangements.”
Larry Bundy, Bluffton: “Ancient history, U.S. history, the Constitution – I keep a copy of the Federalist Papers on my table.”
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industry sector in the United States. In 2021, average salaries were: waiters $20,010; fast food counter workers $26,060; chefs $56,920; bartenders $30,340; housekeepers $29,580; cashiers $26,770; and retail sales workers $30,060. Even if someone could snag one of those $2,100 apartments, a cashier would have $125 left over each month for utilities, gas, food, car payment, etc. “I don’t know what we’re going to do when there’s no one to wait. We’re not going to slow down on serving people, but the service will be slow. Eventually the small businesses are going to close, and it won’t be a tourist town anymore,” Snider said. She wants to buy a home because she wants to become part of the community, but it’s difficult. “I am paycheck to paycheck. It’s impossible to save when you’re pouring half of your income into your apartment.” Robin Kaeding grew up on Hilton Head. She was living in Orlando and wanted to move back, but ended up in a one-bedroom for $1,200 in Savannah, utilities not included. “It’s crazy to me that Bluffton is even more expensive than Hilton Head, and on top of the prices, there just aren’t that many choices in either place,” she said. “Prices are definitely the biggest obstacle. I’ve been looking for about four months. There’s one place in Bluffton that’s not too bad, but their wait list is until the end of fall, and that wasn’t going to work.” She is moving to Hilton Head and will share an apartment with a friend, but it’s not her first choice. “Roommates seem to be the only option if you want to rent an apartment on Hilton Head or in Bluffton,” Kaeding said. The cost of living is a sticker shock to newcomers. Sallee Barnett was hired in December for a local job, and had three weeks to move with her cat from Evansville, Indiana, and find an apartment. She rented a room on Whitmarsh Island with a twice-daily, hour-long commute over the Talmadge Bridge. “I did that for about six months and found a little studio apartment in Bluffton for about $1,200 a month. Eventually I am going to buy and settle in, because everywhere I did look they wanted a high rent. There was a huge wait list, high pet fees,” Barnett said. “Coworkers say their rent is
going up $200 to $300 because companies can charge that amount.” Even for those who are long-time residents, the prospect of finding another place to rent is frightening. Heather Price, who works for the 14th Circuit Court, and runs the Bluffton Hilton Head Ask/Answer (original) Facebook page, has lived in the area since she was 11. “I am sick to my stomach about what is happening. I would like to know how many corporations have bought up single-family homes and driven up the price of renting here,” Price said. “I have to work three jobs to pay rent here, and if anything happens to my rental, I will literally have to move away, like ‘away, away,’ as Jasper County schools are [terrible]. I am now priced out of buying – which I just tried to do.” Price believes the future is bleak for many folks like her. “I lay awake at night scared, and I’m mad. Single mothers are being forced out. This is turning into an elitist town. But make no mistake. Small businesses are suffering because there is no one to man them, and they are leaving, too,” she said. “Diverse, quirky Bluffton is turning into white elitist USA, and the county/town is watching it happen.” Price went to the University of South Carolina-Beaufort for a degree in human services and served as a paramedic in the county. She knows how important it is to live and serve in the community. “College-educated people like teachers, police, etc., should be able to live where they work, and not have roommates. These people are grown professionals, not 19-year-old college students. People are living in hotels: teachers, workers, and others with children. All their stuff is in storage,” she said. “I’ve lived here almost my whole life, and I will have to move if my living situation changes. I love my job and am damn good at it. That would be so sad.” For some long-time residents, the hunt for a local place is over. Tayloe Cook currently lives with his parents because rent is so high on Hilton Head Island. Cook made the decision about a year ago to move up to western North Carolina and in May bought 4.5 acres. “The chamber has done a great job because they have extracted all the wealth
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HOUSING from page 8A they can out of Hilton Head, but in doing so – artists for instance – aren’t profit driven to make capital, and a lot of creative people don’t create stuff for money,” said Cook. “It’s hard when you have prices the way that they are, unless you’re making six figures a year. It’s kind of hard to live on Hilton Head, and that’s just to rent. You can’t even think about getting a house.” A professional potter, Cook just finished a commissioned project of 350 pieces for the Hampton Inn in Cashiers, North Carolina, west of Brevard and Asheville, near his property. “I’m not the exception to the rule. Very few of my friends have stayed here,” he said. “My parents live here, my brother lives here, so I’ll come back and visit, do the farmer’s market and other vendor opportunities,” Cook said, “but I am out of here.” If apartment seekers think there ought to be more places available than they are seeing on rental websites, they’re right. Whole communities that once served renters were converted into condominiums, and are now hiding in plain sight. “We have a number of communities that were developed with the purpose of being multifamily. On Hilton Head, a number of those were converted from apartments into condos in the early 2000s, and sold,” said Kevin Quat, president and chief solutions expert of AIM Real Estate Management Company. “When you convert to condos, you create a shadow leasing market, which means that while a lot of those units exist as long-term rentals, they’re not uniformly published. Currently on Hilton Head there are a few apartment communities such as Marshside, Shelter Cove, Aquatera and Cedar Wells. There also used to be Indigo Run, Summer House and Summerfield. Just right there are 1,000 units that are now condos and part of the shadow market.” The conversions, though, aren’t the real problem, said Quat. “I think from the get-go, we probably didn’t have enough long-term rental housing units based on the number of workforce, young professionals, people who maybe aren’t buyers. Add to that the fact that it’s the resort market,” Quat said. “A condo can be long-term or short-term rental, or used as a second home. We have so many second-home owners who don’t
rent, and come here with their families. Those properties that are owned by investors, they can make twice the amount of revenue – if done properly – on the shortterm side to vacationers and potentially use it themselves, than they can on the long-term side.” There was a “however” to the choice of short-term over long-term rentals. “What a lot of investors don’t realize is just because the gross revenue of an asset is larger, short-term costs a lot more to operate. A two-bedroom condo that would rent today for $2,000 a month on the long-term side has the same fixed costs as far as dues, taxes, insurance. The tenant will typically pay all utilities,” he said. With short-term rentals, the property owner pays not only the utilities, but property management costs to clean and maintain, and provide internet, cable TV – all the expected resort amenities. “When you run that kind of model, unless you have almost no vacancy, your net take-away would be better as a long-term play than a short-term play,” said Quat. “And a lot of investors don’t realize that because they think ‘Oh, well, let’s look at a short-term run, and then we can use it,’ that actually is not really a solid plan, given the fact that the time you want to use it is often the time that it’ll generate the most revenue.” Even when there are rental properties on the market, Quat noted that the competition is intense. His company has 200 longterm rentals on the market, and in the past 30 days there were 545 inquiries from 394 people for 31 properties, including storage units. Some submitted inquiries for multiple properties. There were 55 applications, 25 showings – which are a requirement by Quat’s company before any paperwork is finalized, 15 applications approved, and seven converted into renters. Bluffton Town Councilman Fred Hamilton, a life-long resident and dedicated advocate for creating affordable housing for Bluffton’s workers, said “That is what we would call the problem, and you know that the solution falls back into the hands of the municipalities or the government.” Hamilton attended a meeting July 26 with Southern Lowcountry Regional Board to try to establish criteria for the town’s
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HOUSING from page 10A housing trust fund, and to give guidance on how to move forward with affordable housing in the region. The SoLoCo board is a regional think tank that helps identify common Southern Lowcountry problems and opportunities regardless of municipal or county boundaries. The board then proposes action plans to the relevant councils. “The Town of Bluffton has purchased some property where we’ve been in negotiation with a contractor to build some units,” Hamilton said. “There’s a lot that has happened within the last two years, COVID being one and the cost of construction being the other. Because of some other shipping delays as well, we haven’t quite gotten to the place where we feel like we can do as much as we’d like to do in the first round, but we have a project that is hopefully going to be under contract that we can sign off on before the next council meeting Aug. 9, and get started on Buck Island Road.” That project will have 12 to 14 units. There are two other properties, one of which he said could probably go up to 70 units and the other, six to eight units. Hamilton added that the town will not be going into the realty business. “We won’t be in the business of property management. Whoever we partner with will be responsible to manage the sales as well as the rental components,” said Hamilton. “Our land acquisition program that we established allowed us to purchase these properties, and we’re going to continue this land acquisition component, and look for other opportunities to buy properties so that we can incentivize developers.” He added that there just isn’t the supply available to fill the demand for housing.
“I truly believe that Bluffton leaders are serious about affordable housing, and our affordable housing committee has that same ambition: that we want to move the needle again. Our first and only means that we had to address affordable housing was the Wharf Street development, and that was something that we’re still proud of,” Hamilton noted. The Wharf Street Redevelopment Project consisted of six affordable, energy-efficient cottages built on more than a half-acre of land between Wharf and Roberson streets in Old Town. They were made available to families with household incomes less than 80% of the Beaufort County median income and who met other eligibility requirements. The $1.2 million project garnered several prestigious national and state awards. “Many folks said that was something we shouldn’t have done but it was a success, and that was the reason why others have taken on or at least carried on the affordable housing conversation,” said Hamilton. “Don’t get me wrong, but conversation is not enough. We’ve been doing that for the past 30 years, but the political will is definitely in Bluffton, and SoLoCo is fully engaged in trying to make this come to fruition throughout the region.” He said affordable housing advocates need to continue challenging the area’s leaders, reminding them why it’s important to have affordable housing components. “It’s so our community can have the citizens being able to live, work and play in their same community,” Hamilton said, “and be inclusive to all citizens.” Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.
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ultimately become the first principal of Okatie in 2003. “This was not planned at all. My 10-year plan was to raise two wonderful boys, have fabulous summer vacations, and be a supportive person in the community,” she said. “I cannot say enough about how appreciative I am about the community – parent involvement, district support, several awards.” Those two boys are Kalen, now a teacher in Chatham County, and Kwyn, who works at International Paper in Savannah. They figure prominently in her future plans, along with other passions. “I have a granddaughter who is 6, and I love spending time with her. And my son just got married in February so we’re hoping there will be another grand,” she said. “But animal rescue is my second love. I hope to still help out at the school and I’ve put my name in the hat to volunteer.” Pinckney hadn’t quite realized what she had been doing during her career until she began packing up her office. “It was bittersweet. Looking at the cards from over the years, it makes you cry, but you realize you do make a difference,” she said. Lanese expressed the same sentiment this way: “When I came to work for her as assistant principal last year, it definitely was the most joyous year that I’ve had professionally as an instructional leader,” she said. “I think she always values each person and the gift they bring to the table, and she really finds a way to harness that gift and how best to grow the children and each person.” Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.
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If you want to feel the heartbeat of Bluffton, the indescribable essence of what makes the town so endearingly unique, drive past Town Hall where Bridge Street turns into Alljoy Road. The Alljoy neighborhood is a time warp to an era where life moved only as fast as its residents wanted, filled with natives and long-time residents who literally created the mythical Bluffton State of Mind. It is the epicenter of kindness, of eccentricity, of a work ethic built around working the waters and the land. For the past 40-plus years, Wally Sumner has been the human mascot embodying all that is good and right with Alljoy. He and his wife, Diane Owens, cruised the streets daily in their golf cart with their pet pig, Miss Lila, getting the latest news from friends and welcoming the latest newcomers. Their home, one of the area’s first fish camps known as The Fiddler House, is a social staple, a spot known for its
warmth, hospitable aura and party regularity. “I moved here eight years ago, I wanted to downsize, to write and watch the water. Wally was one of the first folks to greet me, told me to come by the house,” said close Sumner family friend Laura Wilson. “I get there, and there’s 30 people just laughing and talking and everyone I met, they told me the same thing. They got an invite just like I got and within hours of moving in, had an instant family of friends. That’s just what Wally and Diane do. He is the sheriff and the mayor of Alljoy. Everyone knows it.” Sumner has been a selfless champion for his neighbors, a skilled handyman who is always the first on site when trees fell or storms damaged his friend’s homes. “It was never ‘How can I help?’ He just jumped in,” said his long-time friend, Capt. Tony Hill. Back in mid-May, Wally told Diane and close friends that he felt a crick in his neck, a pain he couldn’t massage
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WALLY from page 20A away. “He told us all it was nothing, that he was fine, just typical carpenter pain that was slower to go away as he got older,” Hill said. It turned out to be far worse. By May 24, the pain had finally worn Wally down. He had long-time friend and neighbor Matthew Shoemaker drive him to an orthopedist in Savannah. As he tried to get out of the vehicle, Wally collapsed. Turns out that crick was the beginnings of a spinal stroke, a rare blockage of blood flow to the spine. Hour by hour, his body began shutting down. Diane rushed to see him at Savannah Memorial Hospital, but doctors had few answers as they triaged Wally’s escalating litany of ailments. His situation continued to deteriorate as he was moved to the intensive care unit. Wally was frightened by his waning health but made it clear he was going to keep fighting. “I don’t know what’s going on, but I want to live,” he told Diane in one
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of his last sentences before he lost his ability to speak. Sumner is currently paralyzed from the neck down. He’s being fed via a tube, a ventilator is helping him breathe and a dialysis machine is helping his kidneys function. He’s had a steady stream of surgeries, tests and bills accumulating over the past eight weeks. The family went into the hospital with insurance, but three days into Wally’s stay, Diane found out the dentist she worked with for over a decade had suddenly closed his doors, leaving the family without a steady paycheck or medical coverage. “It’s just one gut punch after the other. It’s just crazy that this is one of the most vital, alive humans I’ve ever met and just like that, he’s facing this,” Wilson said. “Time and again, I’ve seen Wally roll up on that cart and just begin helping people with repairs or house chores. The stories of his
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The Education Foundation The HBA administers the Association's charitable 501c3 organization. The Hilton Head Area Home Builders Education Foundation. The foundation raises funds each year through contributions made by Association members as well as others within the Tess Sanford Hilton Head Island HS Graduate University of Southern California
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Liam Beckler May River HS Graduate Attending University of Michigan
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Madelyn Dewan Hilton Head Island HS Graduate Attending Clemson University
community. Our mission is to fund and sustain an endowment, which provides continuing education scholarships to high school graduates of the Lowcountry for their academic performance, demonstrated leadership, financial need, and commitment to community. As tuition costs rise we are faced with the challenge of not only increasing the amount of the scholarships we award, but also the number of recipients who receive them.
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Olivia Boshaw Bluffton HS Graduate Attending Clemson University
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Monika Angner Bluffton HS Graduate Attending College of Charleston
2022 has marked another HUGE accomplishment for our committee, which is made up of 21 members & HBA Staff. Since 1992, when the association awarded its first official scholarships, we have raised our efforts 300% from 5 scholarships at $1500 each to 15 at $2,500 each. Our association has given away nearly $500,000 on behalf of our Education Foundation. We received over 40 applications this year from 15 different area high schools
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Ellella Anderson Bluffton HS Graduate Attending University of Miami
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WALLY from page 24A kindness, they’re just never-ending. So we all knew that we needed to mobilize and help them get through this.” Wilson joined with neighbors Kathleen Mary O’Carroll and a group of Alljoy residents to start a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for Sumner’s ongoing medical care. Hill said it’s precisely the kind of effort Wally and Diane would champion all the time. “I’ve seen it time and time again over 40 years of knowing him,” Hill said. “A young couple scraping by after having a baby, he’d drop care packages off with diapers and baby food. The countless repairs he has helped with. The lawns he mowed just to save a friend from the hassle when they got home from work. He was everyone’s first call when something went wrong. To see our community respond like this, it makes me smile and gives me hope for Wally.” A fundraiser was held at Cheap Seats Tavern 2 on July 23, an event that drew more than 200 friends that played in the cornhole tournament and bid on
donated raffle items. “It reminded a lot of folks what a typical weekend is like at The Fiddler House, with the cornhole, horseshoes, folks laughing and drinking and enjoying each other’s company,” Wilson said. “We raised well over $10,000 that day, and the donations just keep coming. The cornhole tourney winners donated their winnings. It was just a great day, but we all know this is just the start of the fundraising. There is a big hill ahead.” Diane stopped by the event after spending the morning with Wally. She was pleased to report to friends that he was now able to move his fingers and his hand. “He knows what y’all are doing here, and he’s so grateful for this,” she said. Wally’s son, Weston, flew in from his New York home immediately after hearing the early diagnosis. He has moved into a nearby rental house in Bluffton, determined to be there for his father. “I want to be the son to him like the
father he is to me,” Weston told the crowd at Cheap Seats. Wilson said the Wally stories were abundant at the event. Friends talked about his love of St. Patrick’s Day, where he annually dyes his beard green, or the array of costumes he has sported for the Bluffton Christmas Parade. “Wally has to get better so he can get back to work on my house,” said Larry Bundy, a longtime friend and neighbor. “We’ve been working on it for a while. I help him, but pretty much everything we’ve done to it, Wally has done.” The road ahead is uncertain for Sumner. There have been positive signs. Wally has been able to lift his left arm and place it on his chest. The family is slowly trying to ween him off the ventilator to strengthen his lungs, but it is a slow and steady process. But that fits Wally just fine. “Slow and steady” was a term that came up in many conversations about Wally. “He just doesn’t give up, he always
finds a way. That’s the Wally I know,” Hill said. As he continues to progress, the family hopes to get Sumner into the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, one of the country’s top spinal cord injury rehabilitation centers. “It’s a costly program, so we know we need to keep fundraising for Wally,” Wilson said. “This was just the first event and we’re going to keep pushing the GoFundMe to everyone we can.” The road to recovery is a long one for spinal stroke victims. Many patients make a full recovery, but the rehab could be a multi-year endurance campaign. “We know Wally is in this for the long haul, and we’re all in it right there with him,” Hill said. To donate to the GoFundMe campaign for Sumner, go to gofundme. com/f/walter-sumners-recovery-fund. Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. Contact him at timwood@ blufftonsun.com.
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Three generations of Nelsen men openly admit that it was a day they didn’t see coming two years ago. Louis Nelsen has been working as a barber with his son, Brent, for the past 30 years. The two are an inseparable father-son and business duo as the owners of Barbers of the Lowcountry. Now, there is a new Nelsen with scissors at the ready at the iconic Sheridan Park shop. Anthony Nelsen recently graduated from the Lowcountry Barber College and is now working as an intermediate barber at the shop. All parents dream of seeing their kids find their passion in life. Both Louis and Brent found that calling, but Brent never imagined he’d get this chance with Anthony. “I am just honored that my son wanted to do this,” Brent said. “I have so enjoyed working with my Dad for the last 30 years, it’s just flown by. And now to get this chance to train and work with Anthony, it’s truly a blessing.” The Nelsen empire started to form in the
early 1990s, when the elder Nelsens worked together at Brent’s cousin’s shop on Mathews Drive on Hilton Head Island. Finally, Dad and son scraped together the funds to open their own shop and chose Bluffton as their home. “To be able to establish the culture we want, a fun atmosphere where staff is appreciated, where we have an old-school work ethic and appreciation for the craft, that was always the dream,” Brent said. “I give all the credit to my Dad. He is such an easy-going person, he has let me run things the way I feel it should be run. When he does add in his two cents, it’s always something worth listening to and pursuing.” For the first decade, the Nelsens focused on Sheridan Park, perfecting the culture, their leadership of staff and their relationships with customers. Brent said that it wasn’t until 2009 when he started to see a greater opportunity with the shop. “The customer is always first, it’s our way of operating. For many years, I saw this as the dream, but I’m not sure I saw it as a true
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Lots of folks wonder who cuts the barber’s hair. In this case, it’s a family affair. Here, Anthony Nelsen, the newest barber in the family, trims his grandfather Louis’ hair at Barbers of the Lowcountry.
business opportunity,” Brent said. “My eyes truly started to open as the town expanded and we started to see a bit beyond the walls of the shop.” Nelsen has established a reputation as a constant business innovator over the past decade. He said that began with a visit from an influential customer. “He asked about the music we played in the shop, whether we had a license to play it. He told me that Wild Wing had been fined for it and changed their system,” Nelsen said. “So we decided to create our own inhouse radio network.” Nelsen has a number of local businesses who buy ad space that is heard in the shop between music playing. He said that the sponsorships now pay for the monthly license to play the music in the shop. The shop also features a keg with rotating local brews available for customers while they wait or to sip during their cut. The keg cooler is filled with stickers of local busi-
nesses – a prime word-of-mouth marketing coup to be seen by the 2,500 people that go through the shop each month. BOTL also offers family memberships and individual and kids memberships, a way to save on future visits by paying ahead. They were also one of the first barbers to offer online reservations. Barbers added a Beaufort location in 2020 and are in the middle of construction of a Pooler location that Nelsen said they hope to open this fall. “None of this is possible without our local customers. We’re just always trying to listen to them, they lead the way in terms of the products and the atmosphere we serve up here,” Brent said. “My Dad and I have worked hard to build a team of top-notch barbers that represent the shop well. The team truly makes it fun to be in here every day.”
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BARBERS from page 29A Having Anthony as part of that team first came up when he was a senior at Bluffton High School. The Bobcats football star had been so focused on schoolwork and playing middle linebacker that he had never really considered the family business. That is, until a conversation with his dad and his mom, Cary. “I just presented the opportunity to him, laid out the schooling he would need to do, but above all, I wanted to make sure this was what he wanted, that he wasn’t just doing this to please me,” Brent said. Anthony said the talk was definitely a revelation. “I love my Dad and our relationship, I see what he and Pop have and it’s really something special,” Anthony said. “The more I thought about it, the more I was all in and made it clear that this was for me, not him.” Brent said he may have gone overboard in giving Anthony all the plusses and minuses of the life decision. “Cary just kept saying to me, ‘Will you stop trying to talk him out of it already!’,” Brent said. “I finally realized that this was what he wanted. And man, I could not be
Three generations of barbers take a break for a casual photo in the barber chair. From left are Brent, Louis and Anthony Nelsen.
prouder.” Anthony has spent the past year going through the Lowcountry Barber College curriculum, a program created by the Nelsens that has created a feeder system for their shops. He said that there have been plenty of times where he thought he might not make the cut. “This is a craft, there is so much muscle memory and just learning techniques, and when I saw Dad and Pop making corrections on my cuts so often, I wondered if I had what it takes,” Anthony said. “I thought I
was letting them down, but they both just kept telling me that this is all part of the learning. They drilled it into me that it all comes with repetition, and they were right.” Anthony said he is feeling more and more comfortable that he can live up to the family name. He hopes to keep moving forward and earn next-level titles over the next three to four years. Next up is associate barber, followed by senior barber status. As the population continues to grow in the Lowcountry, Brent and Louis have been busy trying to capitalize on the growth. The
plan is to open 20 to 25 franchise locations around the region in the coming years. The Nelsens are also looking to expanding their hair replacement system business, an innovation they have not marketed as much as they’ve continued to perfect the product – a revolutionary way to give men with thinning hair a new hope of a full mane. “We have so many things in the pipeline, but it’s been great to really celebrate family – both in honoring our staff and the third generation entering the business,” Brent said. Anthony said he is focused on soaking in every bit of mentorship from his Dad and Pop and the entire BOTL crew. He hopes to have mastered enough leadership and barber skills in the next five years to be worthy of leading his own BOTL shop. “It’s exciting to have a path, to plant roots, to know I can make Bluffton my adult home,” Anthony said. “And to do all this with my Dad and my Pop, I couldn’t ask for anything better.” Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. Contact him at timwood@blufftonsun. com.
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Island landmark for treats, Signe’s hits 50-year milestone By Michelle Thomas
Indeed, although the bakery café is located off the beaten path on Arrow Road, it has outlasted many dozens of competitors in the breakfast and lunch space on the island since the early 1970’s, including such national chains as Cracker Barrel, Shoney’s and Waffle House.
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On Aug. 11, Signe Gardo will celebrate her 50th year of owning and operating Signe’s Heaven Bound Bakery Café on Hilton Head Island. In doing so, Signe becomes the first island restaurant owner to achieve such a milestone. She attributes her longevity in Hilton Head Island’s extremely competitive restaurant scene in part to her willingness adapt and try new things to spark her business when sales begin to soften, and in part to a deeply loyal base of patrons – both residents and vacationers who return annually to the island. A slim, 88-pound blonde with a whimsical smile and twinkling bright blue eyes that belie her 81 years, Signe is quick to admit: “I have never followed a business plan other than making my customers happy and living by faith in Jesus. God has blessed me with a servant’s heart, and this is what I’m gifted to do. I consider this more than a business. It’s a calling!”
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Signe Gardo spends a lot of time in the kitchen making muffins and other delectable treats.
The earliest days Originally Signe’s establishment was named Signe’s World – A World of Good Things. It was located inside the gates of Sea Pines Resort in a former lighthouse keeper’s cottage, which still sits off to the right on the approach to the iconic Harbour Town Lighthouse. Back then it was more of a convenience store than a café except for its handmade sandwiches and giant chocolate chip cookies baked fresh – one dozen at a time. “Although our place was very small, it was exciting for me,” said Signe. “It’s hard to imagine when I think back about it. I had a 3-year-old toddler and was six months
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SIGNE from page 32A pregnant. Why on earth was I starting a business? We made $28 dollars on the first day. It felt like a thousand!” Dyane Lee, one of Signe’s earliest managers, remembers the staff was largely teenagers from Sea Pines Academy. “In the spring and summer we were open from 8 in the morning until 10 p.m. or later at night – but during the Heritage and Family Circle Cup tournaments it got really crazy,” said Dyane. “We would arrive before 6 in the morning and prepare hundreds and hundreds of sandwiches. People would be lined out the cottage door and down the street. Evonne Goolagong always had to have her egg salad sandwich, and Martina Navratilova a ham hobnob.” Moving out of Sea Pines However, as good as things were during tournament times and through the summer vacation season 40 years ago, there were obstacles. As soon as September arrived and until mid-March, times were tough for small independent businesses that operated behind the Sea Pines gate. So Signe took the bold step to move, expand her floor space, and focus more on the baking side of her enterprise, since Hilton Head had no real bakery at that time. She moved the cafe out of Sea Pines in 1979 and, with her new husband, Tom Gardo, built a commercial building on Arrow Road in the early 1980s. Signe had 5,000 square feet on the ground level for her café and bakery, while Tom used the second floor for his new PR and marketing firm, Gardo, Doughtie & Rose. Good fortune began smiling on Signe’s operation during that time, when Egon Lorenzen, a trained German baker, showed up and taught Signe how to bake bread and pastries from scratch. She added these baked goods to the pies, cookies and cakes already on her menu. “Our place became quite an impressive operation, thanks to the support of Hilton Head Bank & Trust who believed in us,” said Signe. “Not only were we serving our own customers breakfast and lunch, but we started selling wholesale baked goods to Hilton Head’s Hotel Intercontinental (now The Westin), the Hyatt Hotel (now Marriott) and the old Hilton Head Inn (now site of Marriott’s Grande Ocean Resort on South Forest Beach Road). Indeed, the business had grown into a
Promotional photo of Signe Gardo from 1985
significant enterprise on Arrow Road with large freezers for storage, a walk-in double-rack rotating oven (named Brutus), and huge 80-quart mixers. This was also when island resident Sandy Beall, founder of Ruby Tuesdays Restaurants, became enamored with Signe’s skills and contracted with her to create and prepare several desserts for his new 16-unit chain. The big Ruby Tuesday 18-wheeler trucks would roll up to every week or so and fill up with brownies and pies – until the restaurant chain grew just too big for Signe to handle. Beall made an offer to help Signe expand her bakery-café concept into a national chain of its own. But Signe turned him down because of her desire to be home every evening with Tom and their blended family of four young daughters. “Sandy made it clear that I would have to do a lot of traveling around the country, and I quickly realized all the time it would take from the girls,” Signe said. “It just wasn’t something God wanted me to do.” Celebrity and wedding cakes As Hilton Head Island steadily became known as one of America’s best year-round vacation destinations, Signe’s unique bakery-café concept also achieved a bit of celebrity status in the 1980s and 1990s. Travel writers from around the world were
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Signe Gardo not only makes all the food for her restaurant, but also is its consummate hostess, frequently interacting with customers.
captivated not only by the island’s exquisitely planned oceanfront setting with great golf courses, but also by charming and delicious eateries like Hudson’s on the Docks and Signe’s. Travel & Leisure Magazine’s editor Pam Fiori became a fan of Signe’s style, as did Southern Living’s travel writers. Soon there were multiple write-ups in leading publications like Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, and the New York Times. Even US Magazine featured Signe as “an erstwhile housewife who is baking up a storm in South Carolina.” Nothing, however, did more for business than Rachel Ray and her Food Network show “$40 a Day” in 2004, when Ray “flipped out” over Signe’s Deep Dish Blackberry French Toast and made it famous. “For years afterwards Rachel Ray foodies would find their way to our place and ask for our Deep Dish Blackberry French Toast,” said Signe. “It happens even today, 20 years later.” Laura Clark, once a kitchen manager for Signe and now a bank manager, attributes Signe’s success with recipes to “a talent for tasting food with her eyes and in her mind before it’s made. She imagines combinations and the chemistry of what it takes to create something delicious.” Another of Signe’s proficiencies became wedding cakes. This part of her operation began generating a significant revenue stream in the 1990s when on some weekends she would deliver cakes to as many as
a dozen weddings or more. The bakery has been featured in Destination Weddings Magazine and named one of the top wedding cake makers in the Southeast by The Knot. Today, however, Signe admits her wedding cake business has diminished – the result of fierce competition from a combination of resort hotels and more supermarkets doing their own cakes, plus an increased number of local homemakers selling cakes from their kitchens. “Nonetheless, I’m blessed today with a really good cake maker, Elizabeth from Costa Rica,” Signe said, “and I think we still create the best-tasting wedding and specialty cakes in this region.” Signe estimates she has made more than 4,000 wedding cakes since the first few in the late 1970s, and notes that lots of her former brides show up today with their daughters to make their wedding cake. “Every bride is important to me,” said Signe, “no matter if her cake is $250 or $1,000. It is her special day, and I want to do my very best.” Keeping pace with take-home dinners Looking to keep pace with the growing competition over the past decade, Signe has been continuously astute at adapting to changing circumstances, whether it be creating new products – like biscotti – or expanding into new areas. Eight years ago, she began offering take-
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ations of customers returning year after year. She frequently welcomes children brought by their grandmothers to meet her and have a chocolate chip cookie or brownie, like grandma enjoyed when she was a youngster. The past 18 months have been difficult for Signe because of labor shortages and her recovery from a broken leg and hip replacement surgery. “Many days I get physically tired, but I don’t begrudge a day of it,” she said. “People ask what’s my exit plan. I’m 81 and still don’t have one. I know the Lord will show me when it’s time. Until then, I try to be a blessing to those around me.” On Aug. 11 Signe’s Heaven Bound Bakery Café will celebrate its 50th anniversary by offering cookies at 1972 prices – maximum four cookies per person. Freelance writer Michelle Thomas grew up on Hilton Head Island, where Signe’s Heaven Bound Bakery Café was part of her childhood.
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Noteworthy • The Maye River Quilters will meet at 10 a.m. Aug. 6 at Church of the Palms, 1425 Okatie Hwy. in Okatie. To attend the meeting as a guest, send an RSVP email to mayeriverquilters@ gmail.com. For more information and for membership forms to join the group, call 843-705-9590. • The Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club will meet Aug. 11 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 start at 7 p.m. Capt. Adam Sauerborn of Tide Ryder Charters will give a presentation about fishing for King Mackerel, including baits, set-ups, rods and reels, and correct use of gaffing. Guests are welcome, reservations are not needed. For more information, contact Capt. Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or fgibson@islc.net.
• The monthly Palm Trees & Pistons car show will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 13 at Sea Turtle Marketplace on Hilton Head Island, in the parking lot of the former SteinMart store. The show will feature vintage, antique, exotic, muscle and unique cars owned by area locals. Any car owners who would like to display their vehicles are welcome to bring them for show and tell, and to meet others of like mind. The show is held the second Saturday of each month and is free and open to the public. • Lowcountry GRASP, a grief support group for those who have lost loved ones to drug or alcohol addiction, will host its monthly meeting from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Aug. 13 at the Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way in Bluffton Village. GRASP is specially for those who have lost loved ones to drugs, alcohol, or any type of substance abuse. Often, because of the stigma associated with substance
abuse, there is little help for those who have lost a loved one this way. Meetings are generally held on the third Saturday of each month. For more information, email sweber7151@gmail. com. For information about the national group, visit grasphelp.org. • The Hilton Head Island Carolina Shag Club will offer beginner shag lessons this fall, with a four-week series of classes starting Sept. 9. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., with lessons at 6 p.m., prior to the Club’s weekly Friday Social dance. Classes will meet in Heinrichs Hall at Christ Lutheran Church, 829 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. Lessons are open to couples, singles and anyone who loves to dance. Club annual dues of $30 entitle members to free lessons that can be repeated throughout the year. The Club also hosts Friday Social Dances at Heinrichs Hall 6-9:30 p.m. Entry is $5. For more information visit hiltonheadshagclub.com,
facebook.com/HHICSC, or call Bruce Zimmermann at 843-363-6008. • Save the date for the Sept. 29 Memory Matters 25th Anniversary celebration, to be held from 4:40 to 7 p.m. at the organization’s headquarters, 117 William Hilton Parkway on Hilton Head Island. Local artists Amos Hummell, HeeJune Shin and Pam White will exhibit their art, along with original art from Memory Matters participants. Authors Nelle and Ora Smith will be on hand with copies of their book, “Paradise: Memories of Hilton Head in the Early Days.” The event is free and open to the public.
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Family Fun Day set for Aug. 9 at Coastal Discovery Museum The Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island will host its annual Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 9 at Honey Horn. The event is free for all ages and open to the public. Come early or stay for lunch at the weekly Farmer’s Market on site between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Visit the Museum’s boardwalks, learn about our salt marsh, and walk to the horse barn and pasture to see our marsh tacky Comet and his companion horse Hawk. Stop by the Karen Wertheimer Butterfly Habitat to see the life cycle of native butterflies and learn from museum docents how to plant a butterfly-friendly garden of your own. Express yourself – artistically – with hands-on activities offered by the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina and The Sandbox. Make a piece of “Tiny Art” to take home or to share with the Tiny Art Galleries around town (sponsored by the Town of Hilton Head Office of Cultural Affairs). Create your own tie dye shirt using real indigo dye or watch sweetgrass basket makers at work.
Sing along with Jevon Daly at one of the two “Kids Concerts” (10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.) in the Birdseye View Theater. Jevon is a local favorite with young and old alike and is known for his summertime concerts at Coligny Plaza. Watch and learn about local birds from the Hilton Head Audubon Society. Dive into our local history and environment with the
Lowcountry Master Gardeners, the Outside Foundation, Hilton Head Archaeological Society, the Gullah Museum, Heritage Library, Explore Mitchelville, the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage and others. Stop in the Discovery House for the Children’s Book Fair to purchase signed copies of educational and local children’s books to take home. Authors scheduled to attend
include Susan Diamond Riley, Susan McElroy Montanari, Lisa Anne Cullen, Rebecca Chamberlain, Patricia Bee, Donna Brainard, Mary T. Jacobs, Miho Kinnas, Iris Jackson, Robin Prince Monroe, and Antawn Eady. Find out more about our local literary scene with the Pat Conroy Literary Center. Visit special exhibitions in the Discovery House. “Conservation in the Classroom” (Main Gallery) includes student artwork focused upon the conservation and protection of dolphins, sea turtles, shore birds, and horseshoe crabs. “Nikon Small World” (Sea Island Room) is a traveling exhibition of 20 jaw-dropping, prize-winning photomicrographs (photographs taken through the light of a microscope). There’s something for everyone at Family Fun Day! There is no charge for admission on this special Museum Day and reservations are not required. For more information, call 843-6896767, ext. 223, or visit coastaldiscovery.org. The Coastal Discovery Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head Island.
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Hilton Head Preparatory School students will return to classes Aug. 10 with a new head of school. Paul Horgan has joined the staff as the eighth head of school at the private school. He was hired last October, with a start date this year of July 1. Originally from Northeast Massachusetts, Horgan was born into a family of educators. His father was a guidance counselor at a public vocational school, and his mother was a librarian at a small Catholic school. For the past 27 years, Horgan has worked as an independent school educator in one capacity or another. He has been a teacher, a department chair, a coach, a college counselor and a principal over that time. When Horgan began searching nationwide for a position as head of school, Hilton Head Prep immediately stood out to him. “The feel of the school, the people, the size and the coastal environment felt like the right fit from the first conversation,” Horgan said. “There are so many great things already in place and even more opportunities ahead for this school.” Horgan comes to Prep from Virginia Beach, Virginia, where he served 11 years as Head of the Upper School at Cape Henry Collegiate. Horgan completed his undergraduate work at Villanova University, and his
Master’s in Education at the University of Virginia. Horgan’s first goal at Prep is to assess the short-term and long-term needs of the school. He said he will do that by listening to what the students, faculty and families have to say. He has already met with student council leaders, his leadership team and summer staff. Horgan hopes to build relationships and create a foundation for years to come. He promises to have an open-door policy for anyone in the community who wants to meet with him. “I’m especially excited to get to know our students,” Horgan said. Student mental health is a priority for Horgan, who wants to make sure the school continues to foster a joyful environment. He promises to ensure the safety and security of his students. “What has been evident in my short time here is that Prep has a faculty and staff that cares deeply for the children in our school,” Horgan said. “They are passionate educators and come to work each day with the goal of serving each student well. It is a wonderful place to grow up, with adults who are here to have positive impacts on the lives of their students. Kids at Prep are known.” Amy Coyne Bredeson of Bluffton is a freelance writer, a mother of two and a volunteer with the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance.
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Business Briefs • The Technical College of the Lowcountry will hold an Early Childhood Development Job Fair from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 2 at the college’s New River campus. Representatives from area businesses and organizations will be on hand to network and talk about career opportunities and hiring needs. Those interested in studying early childhood development and education are invited to attend to learn more about TCL’s associate and certificate programs, how to apply and more about TCL’s free tuition program. Teachers, daycare managers and other professionals in this field continue to be in demand as workers transfer to other occupations or retire from the workforce. Employment of preschool teachers was projected to grow 18% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The event is free and open to the public. The New River campus is at 100 Community College Drive in Bluffton.
• Heather Brougham-Cook, an English language arts and social studies teacher at Cross Schools, was selected to attend the World Congress of Teachers July 25-27 at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. The Korean War Legacy Foundation H. Brougham-Cook (KWLF), sponsored by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs of the Republic of Korea, hosted the annual event. This event serves to honor the sacrifice of our Korean War veterans and the importance of teaching about the war and its legacy in our schools. The conference will engage teachers from across the United States on the history of the war and its significant legacy. Teachers will actively engage with a new, free curriculum book, “Honoring Sacrifice: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Korean War,” while also attending
historic events marking the anniversary of the armistice of the Korean War. As part of the event, Brougham-Cook will also attend the Korean War Veterans Wall of Remembrance Dedication Ceremony and witness the unveiling of the new memorial with the families of the fallen. • Suzie Hollings has been named interim athletic director of Cross Schools for the 2022-2023 school year. Hollings, her husband Robert, and their four daughters have been part of Stingrays Nation for 10 years. For the past five years, she has been teaching fifth grade math and Suzie Hollings science in addition to coaching girls basketball, softball, and sporting clays for Cross Schools. Prior to her teaching career, Coach Hollings was a 23-year veteran of the U.S.
Marine Corps. She retired as a Sergeant Major, responsible for the physical fitness readiness, training requirements, planning and coordination, logistics, communication, and deployment readiness for a squadron of more than 800 Marines. She has also served as a Marine recruiter and a drill instructor, shaping her interpersonal and motivational skills. As interim athletic director, she plans to build a top-flight athletic program at Cross Schools based on quality relationships and community connectedness, building a top-flight athletic program at Cross Schools based on quality relationships, community connectedness, and operational effectiveness, while encouraging student-athletes to try things that they haven’t before.
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Business Briefs • Hilton Head native Mick Ray has been named a Teaching Pickleball Pro at Sea Pines Racquet Club. A graduate of Georgia Southern University, Ray started playing pickleball in 2018, traveling and playing tournaments shortly thereafter. In 2019, with partner Lew Halski, he won his first pickleball tournament at the Colorado Pickleball Open. Since this inaugural win he has collected more than a dozen tournament medals in the 4.5, 5.0, and Open Pro divisions. He is currently ranked No. 7 in singles in the Mid-Atlantic Region and has a global ranking of No. 136 in men’s doubles. For The Sea Pines Resort, Ray will teach daily lessons, facilitate beginner and advanced clinics, and conduct daily round robins for all levels at the Sea Pines Racquet Club. For resort information and reservations, visit seapines.com or call 866-561-8802. • James Simmons, M.D., has joined Jamison Express Care, bringing more than 25 years of experience as a pediatrician to
the practice. Jamison Express Care provides complete medical care for the entire family – from acute care and urgent care services to general wellness visits, physicals and immunizations. Dr. Simmons, who received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh James Simmons School of Medicine, has received many awards for his leadership in medicine and has been recognized for his longtime commitment to his community. He will be seeing patients at Jamison Express Care’s office in Port Royal, as well as offering telehealth appointments to patients throughout the region. Jamison Express Care provides comprehensive medical care to individuals of all ages, including newborns, children, adolescents and adults. The practice offers a full range of medical and healthcare services,
including general family medical care, acute care, immunizations, well-child check-ups, annual physicals/sports physicals, women’s health and covid vaccines/testing. Jamison Express Care is located at 1875 N. Paris Avenue in Port Royal. The phone number is 843-379-9600. The practice accepts a wide range of insurance, including Medicaid. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, visit jamisonconsultants.com. • Kathe Kline has been recognized among “America’s Leading Local Medicare Insurance Professionals” for 2022 by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance, a national industry organization. The independent insurance agent located in Sun City is now among the leading Medicare insurance professionals included on the Association’s national online directory of local Medicare insurance agents. For more information, email kathe@ medicarequick.com or call 866-445-6683.
• Nate Skager has joined the staff of Island Recreation Association as the outdoor recreation director. Skager will oversee kayak tours, boat charters, surf lessons, paddleboard tours, kayak and paddleboard rentals, as well as outdoor youth, after-school fishing, and kayaking programs. Skager is a certified Red Cross Lifeguard, a former firefighter and current nationally registered EMT, and has been teaching surf lessons on Hilton Head Island for the Rec Center since 2004. The Outdoor Recreation Department was formed this year to utilize the Sailing and Rowing Center on Squire Pope Road. “Outdoor recreation” refers to recreational activities that occur in an outdoor setting that are dependent on the natural environment. It is the mission of Skager and the Outdoor Rec Department to build community, boost confidence and bring families together by expanding recreational opportunities for all ages in the natural setting that is safe, fun and educational. For more information, visit islandreccenter.org/outdoor.
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Know the truth: Five estate planning myths busted By Jada L. Gaines CONTRIBUTOR
Common estate planning misconceptions have resulted in numerous myths that have been passed down from generation to generation. Unfortunately, these myths have led people to inaccurately believe that an estate plan is unnecessary. By busting these myths and informing people of the imporJada L. Gaines tance of such planning, individuals can finally embrace and appreciate the need of estate planning for generations to come. Myth 1: “I’m not old enough for estate planning.” You do not need to have reached a certain age after becoming a legal adult before you create an estate plan. Though
your goals and concerns will likely change as you age and accumulate more assets, you can adjust your estate plan as these changes occur. Many of us have a tendency to procrastinate, and by the time we might need an estate plan in place, it might be too late. Myth 2: “Estate planning is just for the wealthy.” Estate planning is for everyone. Whether you own property, have children, have liquid assets, support loved ones who are dependent on your assistance, etc., you should have an estate plan in place regardless of the value or size of the estate, marital status, or your age. Truth is, estate planning involves more than just the distribution of your net worth. More than just liquid assets make up your estate. Existing inventory in a self-owned business or personal tangibles – such as jewelry, collections, vehicles and furniture – are often disputed among family members after the death of a loved one.
Myth 3: “Estates matter only when you die.” Estate planning is not just about distributing your assets upon your death – it’s also about planning for your lifetime. In fact, planning for your future incapacity is a major area of importance in any well-crafted estate plan. A permanent disability or incapacity can leave people and property vulnerable when no estate plan or advance directives exist, potentially leading to costly expenses for your family. Myth 4: “I don’t have to worry about probate because I have a will.” A will allows you to name a personal representative, aka executor, who will be appointed to oversee your estate’s distribution. However, there are certain assets that might not be controlled by the terms of your will. Assets such as life insurance policies or retirement accounts might not be controlled by the will’s terms, and therefore might not be protected for your beneficia-
ries as you possibly intended for in your will. Myth 5: “My immediate family will quickly receive my assets even if I don’t have a will.” Wrong! If you pass without a will, South Carolina (or the state you live in) will apply its probate laws of intestacy to determine who will inherit from your estate. While some jointly owned property typically passes to the other surviving owner(s) without going through the probate process, other assets might be unavailable to your spouse or family members during the probate process – or may even be distributed to unintended beneficiaries. Consulting with a qualified elder law attorney can help avoid costly mistakes and protect the interest of both you and the ones you love. Jada L. Gaines is an associate attorney with Elder Law & Estate Planning Center in Bluffton. hiltonheadelderlaw.com
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General surgeon joins medical Board-certified pulmonologist staff at Beaufort Memorial joins Beaufort Memorial staff C. Schilling Nechtman, M.D., a board-eligible general surgeon, has joined the staff at Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists. He comes to the Lowcountry following completion of his residency in general surgery at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Dr. Nechtman, who Dr. C. Nechtman earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and a Doctor of Medicine from University of South Alabama in Mobile, brings to Surgical Specialists both training and experience in a broad range of surgeries. Skilled in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques, he sees patients in both Okatie and Beaufort. With an anesthesiologist mother and an ENT specialist father, the Birmingham
native says he “grew up doing rounds.” He and his brother are the fourth generation in their family to devote their careers to medicine. An Eagle Scout with a long history of community service, he has taken part in mission trips to Honduras and Rwanda and also helped manage a student-run free clinic while in medical school. Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists is located in the Beaufort Memorial Okatie Medical Pavilion, 122 Okatie Center Blvd. North, and at 989 Ribaut Road in Beaufort. At the practice Dr. Nechtman joins board-certified general surgeons Dr. Deanna Mansker, Dr. H. Timberlake “Tim” Pearce and Dr. Stephen Sisco; vascular surgeons Dr. J. Chadwick (Chad) Tober, Dr. Ravikumar K. Veeraswamy and Dr. Mathew D. Wooster; and certified physician assistants Laura Livergood Kaiser, Amanda Powel, Anna Grace Stoddard and Annsley Troxell. To make an appointment, call 843-524-8171
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Dr. Elisabeth Chapaton-Rivard, a board-certified, fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine, has joined the staff at Beaufort Memorial Pulmonary Specialists. At the Okatie practice, Dr. Chapaton-Rivard will use robotic and other advanced, E. Chapaton-Rivard minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat lung, airway and chest diseases and conditions, also managing patients with critical illness or injury in the hospital’s ICU. She includes among her clinical interests the treatment of pulmonary fibrosis and the diagnosis of lung cancer at an early stage, when treatment for the disease is likely to be most successful. Dr. Chapaton-Rivard came to the
Lowcountry from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Detroit, where as an assistant professor she taught courses in interventional pulmonology to medical residents, fellows and attending physicians while also working as an ICU hospitalist at area hospitals. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in physical therapy from Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan, and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township and a fellowship in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine at McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, both in Michigan. Beaufort Memorial Pulmonary Specialists is located in the Beaufort Memorial Okatie Medical Pavilion, 122 Okatie Center Blvd. To make an appointment call 843-7078040.
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HEALTH
New technology leads to faster recovery for joint replacement By Vandit Sardana CONTRIBUTOR
As an orthopedic surgeon specializing in total joint replacements, my goal is to help my patients get back on their feet as quickly as possible. Thankfully, continuous improvements in surgical technology and techniques have allowed me to do just that. For years, patients undergoing minor Vandit Sardana orthopedic procedures could do so in an outpatient surgery center, leaving just an hour or two after surgery. Patients undergoing total joint replacements, however, had a much different experience – often staying in the hospital for two to four days following surgery. But all of that has changed. Today, joint
replacement patients can go from the operating room to the living room in one day – or less. In recent years some hospitals have begun to use robot-assisted technology for knee and hip replacement, allowing surgeons to replace joints with pinpoint precision. Clinical studies have shown the robotic surgery system improves outcomes by allowing the surgeon to customize the placement and alignment of the implant components to the patients’ unique anatomy, providing more natural movement of the joint and increasing its longevity. For instance, at Beaufort Memorial, we use the Mako SmartRobotics Arm-Assisted Surgery System. This sophisticated technology allows me to replace a joint with much better precision, impacting far fewer internal structures, resulting in less post-operative pain and a faster return to normal activities. In addition, many orthopedic surgeons
are also using “muscle-sparing” techniques, like the Direct Anterior Approach, to improve hip replacement outcomes. With this technique, we are able to avoid cutting and then reattaching the key muscle group that enables patients to walk and bend. These new approaches to surgery often allow us to replace a patient’s joints in the morning and discharge them the same day, getting them up and on their feet and on their way home where they can fully recover in comfort. Moving from an inpatient to an outpatient surgery isn’t for everyone, but patients who are healthy and who have family and other support measures in place have the same outcomes as patients who stay in the hospital. Thorough pre-surgical evaluation can be helpful in identifying patients who can be released the same day. For example, at BMH, our orthopedic team has created the Preoperative Assessment Clinic to
thoroughly screen for any issue that may complicate a patient’s surgery or recovery. By identifying and resolving issues in advance, we’re able to promote greater patient safety and ensure the best possible outcomes through a detailed workup and communication with the team. This extra level of screening and intervention has increased my comfort level and confidence in the patients’ ability to be discharged more quickly. Today, a majority of our joint replacement patients have an overnight stay, but up to 30% are discharged the very same day. And while joint replacement surgery has been moving in this direction for several years, we now have the tools we need and the support services in place to make it a reality – and that’s better for everyone. Vandit Sardana, M.D., FRCS, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists in Okatie and Port Royal.
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Dark spots on the skin: Are they sun damage or skin cancer? By Oswald Lightsey Mikell CONTRIBUTOR
We have more than our share of sunshine here in the Lowcountry, and many of us have developed dark spots from over exposure. Sun spots can look like cancerous growths. True sun spots don’t need treatment, but they are a sign the skin has received a lot of sun exposure and are an attempt by your skin to protect itself from more sun damage. Q: How do I know if my dark spots are sun damage or skin cancer? A: Have your dermatologist look at spots that are black or have changed in appearance. These changes can be signs of melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer. It’s best to have any new skin changes evaluated, especially if a spot: • is black • is increasing in size • has an irregular border • has an unusual combination of colors • is bleeding
Q: What are the symptoms of sun spots? A: Although sun spots typically develop in people with a fair complexion, they can also be seen in those with darker skin. Sun spots are: • Flat, oval areas of increased pigmentation • Usually brown, black or gray • Occur on parts of the skin that has had
the most sun exposure over the years, such as the backs of hands, tops of feet, face, shoulders and upper back • Can range from freckle-size to more than a half inch (1 centimeter) across and can group together, making them more prominent Q: What causes sun spots? A: Sun spots are caused primarily by years of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun. Tanning beds can also contribute to the development of dark spots. Q: What treatments are available? A: If you’re unhappy with the appearance of sun spots, treatments are available to lighten or remove them. Medications: Prescription bleaching creams (hydroquinone) can be used alone or with retinoids (tretinoin) and a mild steroid. Laser therapy: Laser therapy destroys mel-
anin-producing cells (melanocytes) without damaging the skin’s surface. Freezing (cryotherapy): This procedure involves applying liquid nitrogen or another freezing agent to the spots to destroy the extra pigment. As the area heals, the skin appears lighter. Freezing is typically used on a single spot or a small grouping of spots. Dermabrasion: This procedure consists of sanding down the surface layer of your skin with a rapidly rotating brush – removing the skin surface. A new layer of skin grows in its place. Chemical peel: A chemical peel involves applying an acid, which burns the outer layer of your skin, to the spots. As your skin peels, new skin forms to take its place. For more information about your particular sun spots concerns, 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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You don’t need a pumice stone to achieve whiter teeth By Jordan Haire CONTRIBUTOR
The quest for whiter teeth is not a modern phenomenon. Ancient Egyptians used pumice stones and wine vinegar to get a dazzling smile 4,000 years ago. Goat’s milk and human urine were the ingredients for mouthwash for ancient Romans 2,000 years ago. Luckily, hydrogen peroxide is the active whitening agent in most modern whitening treatments. Many options are available to meet different aesthetic goals and budgets. Following are the modern treatment options for a whiter, brighter smile. Before you begin any whitening treatment, even at home, I recommend being up to date on your dental exams to make sure there aren’t any issues that would interfere with your whitening. For example, some staining could signal a cavity, not just discoloration, and it’s important
to get the “all clear” before beginning treatment. If you have sensitive teeth, using a toothpaste for sensitivity such as Sensodyne regularly for the two weeks prior to your treatment will help. Also, scheduling a professional cleaning first will result in whiter-looking teeth. There are many over-the-counter options for whitening, including whitening strips, trays and toothpastes. I recommend proceeding with caution, because some are not as safe as professional treatment recommended by your dentist. But if you do use them, make sure to follow directions and read all labels before you begin. Some whitening toothpastes can be extremely abrasive and long-term use can remove enamel – the important, protective top layer on your teeth. Once the enamel is removed, it can never be replaced, leaving your second layer of tooth – the dentin – exposed. This can
make your teeth look yellow and cause sensitivity. Professional teeth whitening can be done at home using custom-designed whitening trays or in the dental office using whitening light methods. Both methods are more potent than storebought or natural options, have faster results, and professional consultation ensures your safety. For whitening trays, your dentist will take an impression of your teeth to create a customized clear tray that you will wear for 30 to 60 minutes up to twice a day. It holds a special gel that whitens your teeth. You’ll have noticeably whiter teeth in days. Occasional treatment can be performed at your convenience to maintain your new smile. Whitening light methods are a good choice for busy people! They produce great results in very little time. In fact, Zoom whitening treatment is clinically proven to whiten teeth up to 8 shades in
45 minutes. A protective gel is applied to your gums to protect the soft tissue. A light-activated gel is then applied to your teeth and a special light is used to enhance the action of the agent. You’ll return home with instructions for keeping your smile bright, including trays for at-home touch ups. The result is dramatically whiter teeth that will last for years. The chemicals that give certain foods and drinks, like blueberries or red wine, their color can cause teeth to stain. A good rule of thumb is if something can stain a fabric, it can stain your teeth. Highly acidic foods like citrus can break down your enamel and allow stains. Make sure to brush regularly, rinse with water after enjoying foods or drinks, and keep up with regular dental check ups and professional cleanings. Jordan Haire, DDS, is a dentist in practice with ROC Dental Group in Bluffton.
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WELLNESS
Summer skincare tips for scorching hot dog days season By Jennifer C. Wolfe CONTRIBUTOR
It’s hot out there and the sun is shining bright most days in our beautiful Lowcountry. That means it’s time to notch up your skin protection program. As you spend more time outside soaking up that Vitamin D sunshine, it’s important to remember that most skin cancers are directly related to sun radiation and many signs of aging are caused by daily sun exposure. Even on cloudy days, the sun’s rays are still penetrating those clouds to damage your skin. A daily sun and skin care regimen can help reduce your risks and reduce signs of aging. According to Merry Opperman, lead esthetician at Whisper Creek Spa, “It’s estimated that 90% of skin aging is due to effects of ultraviolet rays from the sun. Breaking down collagen and elastin, it leaves the skin thinning and wrinkling. Always wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with
an SPF of 30 or higher. Avoid sun midday by wearing a hat and light long sleeves that also cover your décolleté. And don’t forget your vitamin C serum!” A good sunscreen regimen is the starting point to protecting your skin. There are many great products. If you follow a regimen using Jan Marini and Eminence, these systems incorporate an SPF-based product. SuperGoop is a line of products that don’t smell like the old school sunscreen products and absorb better into the skin. To avoid baking in the sun, wear a widebrimmed hat and sit under an umbrella or find some shade while enjoying the outdoors. We all love the great look of a bronzed tan, but consider the safer alternative of a spray tan or self-tanners for the look you love without the risks. Also, keep in mind the environmental impact of sunscreen. Whether you are in a pool or in our beautiful oceans, putting on sunscreen right before diving in might make sense to you, but is really not good for the
creates the cloudy look and can damage the pool systems. Our oceans are also suffering. There is a growing body of research that show that when millions of people lather themselves in sunscreen and enter the ocean, they are harming the ocean’s ecosystem. Consider wearing a lightweight shirt with sun protection instead of loading up on sunscreen. Sometimes even with the best of intentions, we miss a spot – the tops of your ears, a stray streak on your arms or missing pieces of your back you can’t quite reach. When that happens, stay out of the sun until your skin can heal. Consider a sunburn treatment including home remedies such as a cool bath with baking soda, moisturizing soothers, drinking lots of water – or consider a post-sunburn spa treatment. water or water creatures. Sunscreen can affect the chemistry of your pool, particularly if a lot of people are jumping in and out and then applying more sunscreen – that’s what
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WELLNESS
How a plastic surgeon conducts a first-look assessment By E. Ronald Finger CONTRIBUTOR
Many plastic surgeons, including myself, try to determine right away what best fills a patient’s needs when he or she first sees the patient. When it involves the head and neck area, the assessment questions what feature ages the patient the most. Most commonly it’s the eyelids or the jowl and/or neck, but, of course, it can be any feature from the bottom of the neck up to and including the hair. After the “first look” when entering the room, the patient is asked the reason for their consultation. For the eye area, the problem may be upper or lower eyelids or both. With upper eyelids, typically there is excess skin, which can be so excessive that the skin rests on the lashes. Surgery may be indicated, even in less severe cases. These require a procedure called an upper lid blepharoplasty, a minor procedure
If the problem is lower eyelids, it is usually “bags,” which are pseudo-hernias of orbital fat, and these bags result in shadows under them, making a person look tired and older. There can also be excess skin, causing wrinkles. When the “bags” are the only problem an This patient of Dr. Ron Finger underwent a liposuction and Renuvion incision to remove the of lower face and neck one year ago. These are before and after fat is made inside the photos. lower eyelid. If there is that can be done under local anesthesia. also excess skin, the incision may be in the Basically, the skin to be excised (removed) is skin just under the eyelashes or the skin can marked with ink and local anesthetic is inbe tightened with a laser or proper chemical jected into the skin very slowly to minimize peel. Lower eyelid surgery can also be done discomfort. under local anesthesia or general, according The excess skin is removed, and the skin to the patient’s preference. edges are brought together with fine sutures. For necks, there is excess fat and/or skin Sutures are typically removed on the fifth or, in those with excess sun damage, fine day after surgery. wrinkles. The treatments vary according
to the problem. In patients in their 20s to 40s, liposuction may be all that is needed to remove fat. If skin is saggy, tightening skin is accomplished with probes that emit heat, e.g., Renuvion or ThermiTight. The intense heat tightens the skin with one treatment. These instruments are usually used with liposuction. For severe face and neck sagging, a facelift might still be indicated. In younger patients who are concerned with sagging of the jowl area, fillers to the cheek area and/or PDO threads may result in a refreshed look without having to undergo surgery. These are some of the many options for addressing signs of aging without major surgery. A patient must be properly assessed, and options explained in detail in order for patients to choose what’s best for them. E. Ronald Finger, MD, FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon with offices in Savannah and Bluffton. fingerandassociates.com
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WELLNESS
Frequency healing gaining momentum in mainstream By Shembra Carter CONTRIBUTOR
Vibrational or frequency healing is beginning to gain momentum. More and more people are actively seeking out energy medicine. As a whole, we are becoming discouraged and frustrated with the lack of “health” care options. Pharmaceuticals are being prescribed at an alarming rate. However, a pill is not a cure. Side effects from medications can be life altering. Desperate for relief, people are hungry for an alternative to medication. If you search the internet for “sound healing near me,” you might be surprised at what shows up. Sound chambers and sound baths are beginning to become more mainstream. This was not the case even a few years ago. As we start to look to the past for the future of medicine, we find that many
ancient and indigenous cultures have used the power of sound and frequencies to transform the body. Our body is made up of electromagnetic fields. We are pure energy that is vibrating. Sound waves (frequency) is vibration.
You must think of your body as a musical instrument that needs to be tuned. By bathing yourself in healing frequencies this can rebalance and reharmonize your body at a cellular level. Using energy to heal the body when we are composed
of energy seems simple enough. Studies have shown that sound waves of instruments can have profound affects on the human body. For instance, sounds from the piano brings the nervous system into balance. Drumming builds the immune system and is highly effective for Parkinson’s and MS. The flute can be used for gout, sciatica, insomnia, and anger issues. The frequency of bells may be used for high blood pressure, heart and lung problems, allergies, and asthma. Harp is used for depression and violin for tumors. Research is leading us closer to the future of sound healing. It is healthier, safer, and with better results. The new medical paradigm is emerging. As Albert Einstein said, “The future of medicine will be the medicine of frequencies.” Shembra Carter, RN is the owner of Lowcountry Harmonic Egg Sound and Light Chamber. info@lowcountryharmonicegg.com or Lowcountryharmonicegg.com
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FOOD
Chilled ceviche is perfect way to enjoy local fish this summer By Charles J. Russo III
Ingredients: 1 lb. white fish (raw filet, skin off) – sea bass, snapper or flounder are excellent local choices 1 medium red or white onion, finely diced 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 2 lemons 2 limes 1 large orange Pinch of cinnamon Salt and pepper to taste
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It’s another hot and humid summer in the Lowcountry, which brings us to the perfect time to push pause on hearty seafood chowders and try something that will literally cool you off: chilled ceviche. Ceviche is a South American seafood dish typically made from fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices. The name originates from the Quechuan word “siwichi,” which means “fresh” or “tender fish.” The origination story is unknown, with one theory being the practice of curing fish with vinegar or citrus coming from Moorish-era Spanish cuisine. A competing theory points to archeological records suggesting something similar to ceviche in western South America as far back as 2,000 years. Whichever is true, the dish became very popular and spread throughout the hemisphere, especially in coastal areas where fresh fish is more abundant. And here we are today, serving it as a delightful summer dish with fresh fish caught in our Lowcountry waters. My first experience with this citrusy concoction was in the Bahamas while fishing with a friend. Our local guide pulled a conch straight out of the water, threw it in a bag with some juice, and cured it for a while. What came out of that bag was phenomenal. My wife and I often travel to Costa Rica, and we always buy ceviche on the beach, sold by locals on bicycles who sell it fresh
Russo’s homemade ceviche
out of a cooler. I’ve since learned how to prepare it at home, using a “secret tip” from a Jamaican man I met in culinary school – cinnamon! A beautiful presentation and the concept of “cooking” without heat might make it seem like an exotic dish. Thankfully, preparing ceviche is quite easy. If you can chop, dice, juice and stir, you can make ceviche. And once you do, you’re going to want to make it all summer long! Ceviche is often served as an appetizer with plantain or tortilla chips, and it pairs well with a light white wine, sparkling rosé or a margarita. The variations are endless, and we’ll get to that. First, here’s a basic recipe to get you started:
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Preparation: 1. Cut the fish into 1/4” cubes and place into a mixing bowl 2. Stir in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, cinnamon, salt and pepper 3. Juice the lemons, limes and orange (removing seeds) into the bowl and stir 4. Be sure juice covers the fish, then cover and refrigerate
5. Stir every 30 minutes for 90 minutes, then let sit covered in refrigerator for four hours If you want to venture out from local sea bass, snapper or flounder, you can make ceviche with shrimp, scallops, octopus, or any meaty white fish like cod or mahi-mahi. Ceviche gives you the opportunity to experiment. You can spice it up with diced jalapeno or other chilies, bell peppers add freshness, celery adds cool crunch, and avocado adds creaminess. If you don’t like cilantro, try Italian parsley. You can add cumin or vary the citrus juice combination. Discover how easy it is to make ceviche, and let us know which variation is your favorite. Charles J. Russo III is the owner of Russo’s Fresh Seafood Bluffton. russosfreshseafood.com
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GIVING
Supporting local students with higher education scholarships By Scott Wierman CONTRIBUTOR
The astronomical cost of higher education is on the minds of every high school student interested in attending college, along with their parents. At the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, we are honored to provide students with opportunities to help alleviate the financial toll a college education can have on a family. Since 1995, CFL has been a trusted scholarship resource for students in Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties. We have the unique privilege of helping generous donors set up scholarship funds, and providing guidance to students throughout the application process. CFL currently has more than 50 scholarship funds – each one unique. Our experienced team can help a donor launch a new scholarship or expand an established scholarship. We handle the majority of the administrative work for the scholarship
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funds and schedule scholarship committee meetings to review student applications. For the upcoming 2022-23 academic year, the Community Foundation distributed 200-plus scholarship awards to more than 150 students. The total amount awarded was more than $790,000. CFL staff had the honor of attending various high school
senior award ceremonies to announce the scholarship awards. While many of the Foundation-managed scholarship funds are limited to students residing in Southern Beaufort County, the Community Foundation has made donors aware of the extreme need for financial aid in neighboring Jasper, Colleton and
Hampton Counties. One of our new funds, Promise of the Lowcountry Scholarship, awarded its inaugural scholarships this spring to a Hampton County student and a Jasper County student. A select group of scholarships administered by CFL look beyond four years of college and help students prepare for adulthood. In 1996, the Joan and Wade Webster Scholarship Program was created to not only help Southern Beaufort County students defray the cost of higher education but also to teach the recipients financial wisdom through required readings, a yearly in-person financial planning class taught by Wade Webster, and investment news and information. The Webster Scholarship students, which included new and returning scholarship recipients, recently took part in the class at the Foundation offices. To learn more about Community Foundation scholarships, visit cf-lowcountry.org. Scott Wierman is the president and CEO of Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.
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FAITH
You are more than a conqueror through Him who loves you By Christopher Thompson CONTRIBUTOR
It seems to me, in this worldwide social media climate, that most of us are seeking the approval of others before we approve of ourselves. We are putting every aspect of our life out there for the world to see, and our self-esteem pays the price. When we receive the approval that we are seeking, our self-esteem skyrockets. Just like an addict, we will do anything to keep the approvals coming. However, when we don’t receive that approval, our self-esteem plummets and we struggle with depression, anxiety, and a whole list of other self-destructive feelings. As I write this message of faith and love, I find myself evaluating my circle of influencers. Looking at those who mean the most to me, whose opinions really matter because they know who I am and whose I am. These persons are the ones who stand by my side when I am up and down. They
celebrate my accomplishments and help me to get through my shortcomings. They are the ones who will laugh with me and not at me, they will cry with me and not for me. They are not all blood family, but they are nonetheless my family. Because many of us have accounts on various social media platforms, we are sometimes unable to control who sees
and comments as these platforms are all driven by who we know and who those people know. Each connection that is made opens us up to multitudes of approvals and denials. As you are reading this, if you are finding yourself experiencing a lot of negativities from people, or you are going through trials and tribulations, I ask that you first evaluate
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the quality vs. the quantity of friends in your circle. Then I ask that you to take comfort in the words found in Romans 8: 31, 37-39 (NIV): “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” In this text Paul informs us that we can overcome and defeat anything that comes our way through God and Christ Jesus, who loves us. When we find ourselves in a situation, if we just have faith and call on the Lord, He will move in our favor. That is not to say that we won’t go through it; we just won’t go through it alone. Rev. Dr. Christopher L. Thompson is pastor of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Okatie.
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This animal rescue story starts in a despairing and lonely place. Imagine being homeless, pregnant and alone, unable to protect yourself and never knowing when your next meal will come. Mama June had been wandering around a construction site in Jasper County for weeks, hoping each day that the humans she encountered would mean her no harm. Doing her best to stay alive, battle the elements, and find food, she must have been under unimaginable stress. Luckily, this dismal existence was just the beginning of June’s story. “One day the crew at the construction site noticed that her round tummy had disappeared,” said PAL Adoption Coordinator Sally Dawkins. “When the authorities arrived, the crew let them know there were puppies as well.” Mama June and her seven puppies were first taken to a shelter that wasn’t prepared for so many newborns. Then, on June 11 (hence the name Mama June) this sweet, scared, exhausted mother dog came to Palmetto Animal League in search of the peace and tranquility that had eluded her for so long. Both mother and babies quickly adjusted to life at PAL, but soon June and her devoted caretakers at our adoption center faced a new hurdle. “Our staff found that Mama June was
struggling to feed her 10-day-old puppies,” said Dawkins. “So, we had to come up with a plan to make sure the pups would get enough nourishment. PAL staff reached out to some of our most dedicated fosters and volunteers to assemble an around-the-clock team devoted to bottle feeding Mama June’s puppies. “The response we received was heartwarming,” said Dawkins. “It was humbling to watch this team of volunteers jump into action without hesitation to bottle feed seven helpless puppies every three to four hours.” The words “despairing” and “lonely” no longer define Mama June’s life. “Happy” and “hopeful” are the best two words to describe her now. Thanks to PAL supporters, this beautiful dog wandering starving, pregnant and alone now knows what it means to be safe and loved. You can help rescue more homeless pets like June and her pups by taking part in PAL’s most important fundraiser of the year. The 13th Annual Bid for PAL Online Auction takes place from 8 am. Aug. 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 7. This once-a-year, virtual shopping experience features our area’s most popular products and services, including golf rounds at renowned clubs, restaurant certificates, relaxing getaways, spa packages, jewelry, home décor, and more. Start browsing today at PALauction.org, and let your heart do the bidding. Amy Campanini is president of Palmetto Animal League.
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NATURE’S WAY
Family get-together in mountains just what the doctor ordered By Collins Doughtie
lifestyles, it is rare for us to gather together, as I am sure most of you know. Surprisingly, there was soon a knock on the door and there stood my brother. It had been some time since the last gathering with my siblings, so this spur of the moment trip was starting out better than I could have possibly imagined. After an evening The Doughtie siblings, from left, Dan, Collins and Grace, with pups Butterof swapping stories bean and Woobie, during a side trip to Brevard, North Carolina. and raucous laughter, I made it clear that come sunrise I was I said “Sure,” and I believe it didn’t take going fly fishing for trout whether anybody her but a minute to pack a bag and her dog else cared to join me or not. That declaration Woobie and head to my house in Bluffton. came as no surprise to my wife or sister, The three of us took off the next morning. since it is usually my M.O. if water is within As the miles melted away, we would occaspitting distance anywhere I go. sionally crack the car window and stick a Though not an avid angler, brother Dan hand out until we encountered the blissfully expressed an interest to join me. Knowing he cool mountain air – at which time all the wasn’t at all familiar with a fly rod, I rigged windows were rolled down and we took up an ultralight spinning rod for him to use. turns hanging our heads out the window We fished quite a lot together when we were much like a dog would do. young but as the years passed, his interests Arriving at Lake Toxaway, I phoned my headed elsewhere. Maybe, just maybe, I brother Dan who lives nearby in Saluda, could reignite that dormant passion he once North Carolina, and suggested we get had for angling. together at some point during our stay. Up early, we hit the Davidson River near Living in different places and with different
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If you read my last column about the suicide rate among young people, you probably surmised it was off course from my usual jovial self. But something happened between then and now that has me feeling like my old self. I took a vacation. Many of you living in one of the top vacation spots along the East Coast no are saying, “Why on earth would you go anywhere else? This is paradise!” I totally agree that the Lowcountry is one of the most beautiful places on earth. But, the oppressive heat and humidity during these dog days of summer finally got to me. This year in particular has been brutal. The thought of lying on one of our white sandy beaches when it is 95 degrees outside doesn’t appeal to me one bit. It’s hot, there are too many people, and I got to the point where all I could think about was grabbing my wife Karen, my beagle Butterbean, and my trusty fly rod and heading to the mountains in North Carolina or north Georgia. Thanks to a friend of mine who graciously said I could use his house overlooking Lake Toxaway in North Carolina, I loaded up the car and headed for the hills. A few days before departing, I was chatting with my sister Grace who lives in Florida, and when I told her about my vacation plans she instantly asked if she could join us because she, too, was struggling with this summer’s higher than average temperatures.
Pisgah National Forest. The temperature was at most 70 degrees and, combined with a delightful breeze and the sound of fast flowing water, it almost put me in a trance. “This is heaven!” I thought as I slipped into the cool water without waders and nothing but a pair of ratty sneakers on. Instead of grabbing the rod I had rigged for him, Dan announced that he preferred to follow me along and watch, and possibly learn, the basics of fly fishing. Having done this for years and years, it didn’t take me any time at all to land one rainbow trout after another, along with a few nice brown trout. Taking a break, Dan and I sat down and I could tell I had stoked that dormant fire because he was ready right then and there to buy his own fly rod. There is an art to fly fishing that took me years to perfect but living so close to these trout streams, Dan was definitely up for such a peaceful and bountiful style of fishing. Every day I limited out and released most of the fish I caught, but I did keep enough for a family trout meal that got rave reviews – making it even more attractive to my brother. All I can say is those five days were just what the doctor ordered. I had family, fishing and the cool mountain air refreshed my heat-damaged psyche. I may live in paradise, but during these dog days, another paradise is only four or five hours away. Collins Doughtie, a 60-year resident of the Lowcountry, is a sportsman, graphic artist, and lover of nature. collinsdoughtie@icloud.com
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NATURE
Shark Week mania should simply heighten awareness, not fear By John Riolo CONTRIBUTOR
In keeping with my theme of writing about animals that not everyone loves, I thought I might share a personal story about one of our first adventures in the Lowcountry. One of the things we loved to do was to anchor our boat and swim in Mackey’s Creek across from Pinckney Island. As I was swimming off our anchored boat, my wife yelled out, “Get out of the water quick! There is a shark!” “A shark? You have to be joking,” I said. “Not kidding,” she said. “It was a shark. Get out of the water – now!” Reluctantly, I got back in the boat, then realized I was mistaken about my company in the water. She was right. It was a shark. As I subsequently learned, Port Royal Sound, located between Hilton Head Island and Beaufort, can be teaming with sharks depending on the time of year. Our warmer
waters fill up quickly with a very diverse and bountiful population of sharks. And, right now, we are now in the midst of shark season! The waters around us are known as a primary breeding ground for many shark species. The local waters near Hilton Head
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Island host many types of sharks, including hammerheads, tigers, blacktip, spinners, sharp nose, bonnet-heads, bull sharks, and even Great Whites have been spotted and captured here. Yes, we are talking about the Great White that was made famous by the movie “Jaws.” So do we stop going to the beach or avoid swimming, water skiing, tubing, etc.? Of course not. Most people understand that the risks are minimal and go about enjoying our beaches and waterways. It turns out that sharks have a lot more to fear from us than we have of them. Peter Benchley, the author of “Jaws,” became an environmentalist and publicly regretted the unnecessary fear and hysteria that his
best-selling book and subsequent blockbuster movie created. He said “What I now know, which wasn’t known when I wrote ‘Jaws,’ is that there is no such thing as a rogue shark which develops a taste for human flesh.” What Benchley understood at the time was that a book about a fish that is living as nature intended will not sell as many copies or get movie rights as one that is designed to strike fear in us. However, as Benchley later learned, as a general rule, we should be skeptical of writers who describe animals as vicious predators or endow them with malevolent moral qualities. There are neither good nor evil animals. This is true of sharks, venomous snakes, coyotes, or any wild animal. These animals simply do what they evolved to do. John Riolo lives in Moss Creek and is past president of the Nature Club of Moss Creek. john.a.riolo@gmail.com
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SPORTS
Your golf pre-shot routine is important for success By Jean Harris CONTRIBUTOR
If you watch the best golfers on TV you will notice that they all have a pre-shot routine. This routine is consistent for that player. For instance, Jordan Speith takes a slow, loopy swing to relax his muscles. Justin Thomas takes the club back until the shaft is parallel and the clubface is square. Performing an identical series of preparatory steps before every shot relaxes the muscles and clears the mind, which can increase your chances of a successful shot. For good players, the routine is automatic. This routine will take the same amount of time and always have the same number of steps. If distracted, the player will stop and go back to the very beginning of their routine. Some components of a physical pre-shot routine are: 1. Assess the lie, yardage, wind, and target 2. Pick an intermediate target (Mon-Sat 10am to 6pm)
3. Pick a club to produce the trajectory and distance needed 4. Get into your stance and posture 5. Rehearsal swing 6. Execute the shot and hold the finish One of the most important parts of the physical pre-shot routine is choosing an intermediate target. It is a spot that is about a foot in front of the ball in your peripheral vision. You must pick this spot from behind the ball, using binocular vision because both eyes must be level to aim correctly. Your intermediate target should be the last thing you see before you swing the club. How you step into the ball should always be the same. There are various ways to do this. You can start with your feet together and then step into position, or you can put your right foot closer into the ball and then step in with your left foot. You must coordinate your physical and mental skills in order to execute a shot, especially under pressure.
Janet Stallmeyer illustrates her pre-shot routine.
By focusing on a pre-shot routine, your mind won’t have the time for negative, mechanical, swing-killing thoughts. Below are some components of the mental or psychological pre-shot routine.
1. Clear your mind 2. Have a trigger of some kind of signal to come into focus that locks you into concentration (Velcro on your glove, tug on your sleeve). 3. Loosening up by waggling the club head back and forth can relax your muscles. Keep some part of your body moving helps prevent negative thoughts and freezing over the ball. This makes the golf swing more reactive instead of starting from a static position. 4. Take a cleansing breath with a slow exhalation. Remember to practice your pre-shot routine on the driving range before you take it to the golf course. Practice only makes perfect if you use the same routine on the practice tee. Dr. Jean Harris is an LPGA Master Professional and teaches at Pinecrest Golf Club. jean. golfdoctor.harris@gmail.com; golfdoctorjean. com
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SAFETY
Drivers, pay closer attention to traffic as kids go back to school By Cinda Seamon CONTRIBUTOR
Attention drivers! Think of the morning craziness when dropping off kids – traffic congestion at the school, school buses dropping off, kids on bikes, and rushed parents trying to unload kids before work. The same goes for after school, when everyone is picking up. According to the National Safety Council, most of the children who lose their lives in bus-related incidents are 4 to 7 years old and they’re walking. This can happen when a motorist illegally passes a stopped school bus. Pay careful attention to what’s going on around you as you deliver your precious cargo to their school, and when driving through school zones. Don’t block the crosswalk at a red light or while waiting to make a turn. This can force pedestrians (or cyclists as well) to go around you and can put them in the path of moving
traffic. This is a safety issue whether near a school or not. Here are some specific back to school driving safety tips: • Most schools have a specific drop-off procedure – make sure you know your
school’s protocol and follow it. • Don’t load or unload children across the street from the school. • Consider carpooling with someone in your neighborhood. This can reduce the number of vehicles at the school.
• When school zone flashers are on, stop and yield to pedestrians crossing the intersection. • Pay attention to the crossing guards and follow their guidance. • Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians. • Never pass a school bus from behind on an undivided road – it is probably stopped to load or unload children. • When stopping behind a school bus, stop far enough back to let children enter and exit the bus safely. • Be alert – children can be unpredictable. • Pay extra attention to children riding their bikes to school. They are not really able to properly determine traffic conditions. Drivers have a lot to pay attention to in school zones. When school starts, exercise a little extra care and caution and remember: head up, phone down! Cinda Seamon is the fire and life safety educator for Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue.
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HOME
Test your home’s water to know its quality, safety By Chris Lane CONTRIBUTOR
Do you know how much chlorine is in your water? The hardness of your water? How many dissolved solids are in your water? Do you have any idea what other toxins might be in your water? These are all questions that you should be able to answer sooner rather than later. A recent consumer survey indicated that homeowners wanted four things for their family’s water: Overall water quality from every faucet throughout their home; water that is virtually free of toxins; softer water for softer, healthier skin; and water that makes appliances last longer and work better. A one-size-fits-all home water filtration system just won’t deliver the desired water quality for your home to meet the four criteria desired. Hardness, chlorine, total dissolved solids, pH, pharmaceuticals or any other contaminants will vary from home to home and time of the year.
To provide the quality water your family deserves throughout the home, toxin-free water, softer water and better water for appliances, every homeowner must have their
water tested. Once the water is tested and water problems identified, a water filtration system can be recommended to reduce the contaminants in your family’s water.
Local public service districts’ annual tap water quality reports are public record and posted on their respective websites. We recommend every homeowner reads this report, as well as researching your tap water supply on the Environmental Working Groups National Tap Water Database at ewg.org/tapwater. Regardless of your tap water source, we recommend having it tested at the kitchen sink to ensure your family has high quality, safer water. And when choosing a filter for your home, make sure the filter is certified to reduce any contaminants found in your tap water. For more information on how you can safeguard your home’s water supply, visit the Water Quality Association at wqa.org or call a local water treatment professional. Chris Lane is the owner of Culligan Water Conditioning of the Lowcountry, serving Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties. culliganhhi. com (Disclaimer: Contaminants might not be in your water.)
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REAL ESTATE
Watch out for contingencies when selling or buying a home By Larry Stoller CONTRIBUTOR
Most real estate contracts have contingencies that will allow the buyer (or sometimes the seller) to terminate the agreement if the house appraisal falls short of the purchase price or if the home requires repairs that cannot be agreed upon. These contingencies are conditions that must be met to close the real estate deal. Contingencies can be negotiated. In many cases, the price can be adjusted and the repairs can be agreed upon. But if sellers and buyers cannot reach agreement, the contract might become null and void. The most common types of contingencies include: • Property sales contingency – where the purchaser must sell his or her current home before closing the transaction on the home they are buying. • Mortgage contingency – which allows the buyer a refund of the earnest money deposit if the lender does not commit
to the mortgage (this can happen if the buyer is not fully approved). • Inspection contingency – which allows the buyer to inspect the property to ensure that there are no major defects, items that require repair, or systems that need to be certified in good working condition. Inspection contingencies are sometimes more difficult to negotiate, as they can be
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‘Ragtime’ Aug. 5, 6, 7 • Seahawk Cultural Center Se’Lah Jackson stars as Sarah in Southeastern Summer Theatre Institute’s production of “Ragtime.” COURTESY SOUTHEASTERN SUMMER THEATRE INSTITUTE
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Aug. 5-7 “Ragtime,” by Southeastern Summer Theatre Institute, at Seahawk Cultural Center at Hilton Head Island High School, 70 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head. Performances 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5-6, 1 pm. Aug. 7. Tickets at HHISummerMusicals.com or 866-749-2228. Through Aug. 7 “Heathers: The Musical,” May River Theatre, 20 Bridge St., Bluffton. Performances 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $25, available at mayrivertheatre.com. Through Aug. 13 “How We Git Gullah,” exhibition of art by Saundra Renee Smith at Art League of Hilton Head, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. July 6, free and open to public. artleaguehhi.org or 843-681-5060 Through Aug. 14 “Rock of Ages,” blockbuster ’80s rock musical, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Includes iconic music of Styx, Twisted Sister and Journey. $56 adult, $51 children. Recommended for age 13 and up. Group rates available by calling box office, 843-842-2787. artshhi.com
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Through Aug. 18 “The Beauty of Nature,” exhibit of photographers by Sun City nature photographers Kathy Leonard and Gracene Peluso, at Hilton Head Library, 1 Beach City Road. Open during library hours, Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday-Saturday 9 a.m-5 p.m. Through Aug. 28 “Perception & Interpretation,” exhibit by Lynne Drake, at Society of Bluffton Artists (SOBA) gallery. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Aug. 6 at the gallery, 8 Church St., Bluffton. Aug.12-Sept. 30 “Ebb & Flow: The Fluidity of Paint,” an exhibit of art by Jean Macaluso, Art League Academy, 1076 Cordillo Pkwy., Hilton Head Island. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Sept. 7 at the gallery.
Aug. 15 Guest Night with Hilton Head Shore Notes Chorus, women singers invited to explore their inner diva, sing along and learn about a cappella singing and potential membership. 7-8:30 p.m. at Okatee Baptist Church, 5467 N. Okatie Hwy (Route 170)
in Ridgeland. Proof of COVID vaccination will be required. hiltonheadshorenotes.com or Barbara at 843-705-6852 Through Sept. 23 “The Ties that Bind: The Paradox of Cultural Survival Amid Climate Events,” art exhibition that explores notions of life in the sea islands. Ceramics and photography by artists in residence Anina Major and Tamika Galanis, at York W. Bailey Museum at Penn Center, Beaufort. Penncenter.uga.edu Sept. 23-24 Lowcountry Book Club Convention, presented by Pat Conroy Literary Center. Free virtual visit with author Zibby Owens Friday at 6 p.m.; author discussions, lunch, tours from 10 a.m to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Culinary Institute of the South. Tickets, schedule at patconroyliterarycenter.org. Through Oct. 5 Oil paintings by plein air impressionist Carol Iglesias on display at Driftwood Eatery, 5 Waterway Lane, Hilton Head Island. Hours 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. daily. Reception to be held at later date. caroliglesias.com
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Summer theatre company closes 15th season with ‘Ragtime’
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Sydney Mistretta as Evelyn Nesbit, one of many historical figures portrayed on stage in “Ragtime,” a production of the Southeastern Summer Theatre Institute.
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The Southeastern Summer Theatre Institute will close its 15th anniversary season at Hilton Head Island High School’s Seahawk Cultural Center with the hit musical, “Ragtime,” with final performances Aug. 5-7. “Ragtime” tells a sweeping story, based on the novel by E.L. Doctrow. Though fictional, the production is littered with historical titans like Henry Ford, Harry Houdini, and Evelyn Nesbit. But, the heart of the musical centers around three distinct racial and social groups at this pivitol time in our country’s history. With soaring anthems like “Make Them Hear You’” and the iconic title number, producer Ben Wolfe says “Audiences can expect to be not only entertained, but leave moved or even changed by the powerful message and performances.” “This is a challenging musical, and as a result, it’s not often produced outside of big Broadway productions,” Wolfe said. “The score is 400 pages and nearly sung-through. A lot is expected of the actors, and a great maturity is required to tackle this difficult material. Our audiences are going to be blown away.” “Ragtime” features a cast and a crew of young people assembled from more than 40 states, and a production team featuring
directors from Broadway and beyond. Remaining performances are Aug. 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 7 at 1 p.m. and are held at Hilton Head Island High School, 70 Wilborn Road. Tickets are available at HHISummerMusicals.com or 866-749-2228. NOTICE: This production contains racist and adult language crafted by the authors to historically depict the time and the setting. The Southeastern Summer Theatre Institute is an intensive musical theatre training program for elite and exceptional young performers and technicians from across the globe. The auditioned students participate in a three-week professional rehearsal process, followed by the performance and production of a full-scale musical. During their time here, students are led by a professional faculty and staff from the stages of Broadway and beyond. Founded by Program Director Benjamin Wolfe, SSTI was named one of the top five summer theatre programs by Educational Theatre Magazine. SSTI is located at the Seahawk Cultural Center on Hilton Head Island High School’s campus. For more information about SSTI visit SummerTheatreInstitute.com.
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Ross’ impressionistic paintings featured at Art League
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“Surroundings: Capturing the Lowcountry on Canvas,” an exhibit of works in acrylics and oil pastels by Robin Sue Ross, is being featured at Art League of Hilton Head Aug 16-Sept. 24. Ross’ paintings are a colorful, impressionistic tribute to the Lowcountry landscape and its wildlife. Her bold colors and loose brushstrokes capture moments in time that might otherwise be overlooked. “My goal as a colorist is to successfully evoke a reaction of delight and wonder,” Ross said. “I would hope that this exhibit reminds us to never forget to focus on the absolute beauty we have around us.” Ross has degrees in visual arts and art education, and briefly taught public school art and gave private studio lessons before embarking on a 30-year career as a professional musician. She recently rediscovered her love of painting during the pandemic, and is grateful to have done so amidst the beauty of the Lowcountry. “I feel that my ‘alla
prima’ (all at once) approach more fully evokes the emotion of an ever-changing landscape,” she said. An opening reception for the exhibit will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 17 at Art League Gallery, 14 Shelter Cove Lane on Hilton Head Island. It is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, and 90 minutes before all Arts Center performances. Art League of Hilton Head is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit visual arts organization on Hilton Head Island with a synergistic art gallery and teaching Academy. Art League Academy welcomes artists and students in all media at all skill levels, including true beginners. Taught by professional art educators, students can choose from many art classes and workshops that change monthly. For more information, visit artleaguehhi.org or call 843-681-5060.
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Craft artisans sought for Juried Fine Art Craft Guild CraftHiltonHead2022, 8th Regional Juried Fine Art Craft Guild Exhibition, seeks 2D and 3D fine art craft entries that encompass exemplary creativity, experimentation, and imagination, showcasing what can be accomplished with few restrictions. Works will be chosen by several esteemed jurors based on artistic excellence, innovation, and originality. This is a juried gallery show in a community that loves art and buys art. More than $3,000 in cash prizes will be awarded by a nationally recognized judge. Deadline for applications is August 16. For more information and to enter, visit artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info. php?ID=10212. A non-refundable fee of $35 enables each artist to enter one work, an additional $10 fee per entry is allowed with a limit of three total entries. The selection of the finalists will be made by Joanna Angell, a fourth-generation artist working in ceramics, printmaking, drawing and painting. She holds a BA in
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the Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center Store and Kobo Gallery in Savannah, Georgia. This exhibition will be free and open to the public Oct. 4 to Nov. 12 at Art League Gallery, located inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane on Hilton Head Island. An opening reception and awards ceremony will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 5. This exhibition will take place during the entire run of a professionally produced performance of “Little Shop of Horrors” on the stage of Arts Center. Since the gallery is located inside the Arts Center, an additional 100 to 200 theatre-goers are expected each evening in addition to regular visitors. Art League of Hilton Head is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization built on a membership of talented artists, art students and arts supporters that work together to advance the mission of inspiring the visual arts for our community and its visitors through exhibitions, education and partnerships. For more information, visit artleaguehhi. org.
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La Petite Gallerie welcomes experienced artist to gallery There’s a new artist in town, and her works are now on exhibit at La Petite Gallerie. Sue Grilli has joined the roster of outstanding artists in the small gallery at 56 Calhoun St. in Old Town Bluffton. Grilli’s work is a joyful treat to experience. Her florals as well as her abstract creations elicit more than just visual pleasure. Describing her florals she says, “A garden filled with flowers presents an everlasting inspiration for art. Although there is so much beauty in nature, I am not just painting the flowers. I am painting how the flowers make you feel.” Grilli is as passionate about her roles of mother, wife and business woman as she is about her role as painter. Whether using watercolor, oil or acrylic, she paints intuitive abstracts and landscapes that don’t just capture nature at its best, but how experiencing it makes you feel. Grilli’s love for the arts began at a young age and blossomed as she majored in art education. However, it was after raising three
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Bluffton, she has continued to grow and explore the beauty of nature. Grilli has always been active in her local community arts centers in the Atlanta area, as well as serving on their boards and teaching at local venues. She is looking forward to doing the same here in our booming Bluffton art-centric town. Sharing her joy of painting with others, she invites that spark of creativity within all of us. Grilli is the seventh member artist at La Petite. In addition to the sculpture, acrylic, oil and watercolor paintings, you’ll find lovely blown and fused glass, whimsical and soulful clay pieces, wonderful copper “spinners,” fish, turtles, birds and other fun garden art. Visit soon to see this special little gallery – you are likely to catch one of the artists on duty sketching, painting, or playing guitar on the shady garden deck. For more information, visit lapetitegallerie.com.
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Plein air impressionist Carol Iglesias featured at new eatery An exhibit of a dozen oil paintings by island artist Carol Iglesias, a plein air impressionist, are now on display at the new Driftwood Eatery, 5 Waterway Lane on Hilton Head Island. An opening reception will be held at a later date. The works will be on display through Oct. 5. The eatery is open from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. Almost the entire subject matter of the show is painted from somewhere around the island, Iglesias said. Relocating to the island has been the inspiration for much of her recent work. Her passion for plein air painting has recently led her to painting palm trees, marshes, sunsets and boats around Hilton Head. You may see her plein air painting at Shelter Cove, Sea Pines, The Rowing Center or somewhere around Hilton Head Plantation. Iglesias has been a plein air impressionist for the past 22 years and an artist her entire life. She attended Plein Air Magazines plein air conventions in San Diego, Santa Fe and San Francisco; participated in the Plein Air
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shows which have traveled around the U.S. In 2012, she was awarded a prestigious Artist Residency for one month at “Les Amis de la Grande Vigne” in Dinan, France, the former home and studio of famous French artist Yvonne Jean-Haffen. One of Carol’s paintings was selected for the Museum’s collection and was on exhibit in France during 2013 and again in 2019. Born in Montreal, Canada, Iglesias grew up in the Pacific Northwest, graduated from Olympic College in Washington State, and continued her study of art at The New School of Visual Concepts in Seattle. Throughout her career, she has lived in various parts of the country. She enjoyed a successful career for 20 years as a graphic designer and art director, and co-founded an award-winning design company in Asheville, North Carolina. She is a member of Art League of Hilton Head and exhibits her art there. For more information visit caroliglesias. com.
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Lowcountry Book Club Convention comes to Bluffton this fall Publisher, podcaster, and author of the new memoir “Bookends,” Zibby Owens has been called “New York’s most powerful book influencer” by New York Magazine. Beloved Gullah chef and now bestselling author of “Gullah Geechie Home Cooking,” Emily Meggett is renowned locally as the “Matriarch of Edisto Island.” Both women will be appearing at the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center’s 6th annual Lowcountry Book Club Convention to be held Sept. 23-24. They will be joined by Lauren Marino, editorial director of Hachette Books and author of “Bookish Broads”; Mary Martha Green, author of “The Cheese Biscuit Queen Tells All: Southern Recipes, Sweet Remembrances, and a Little Rambunctious Behavior”; Mount Pleasant-based mystery novelist Dorothy St. James, author of “A Book Club to Die For,” the third book in her Beloved Bookroom Mysteries; and debut young adult novelist and Emory University senior Laila Sabreen, author of “You Truly Assumed.”
Zibby Owens, author of “Bookends,” will participate in a free virtual chat Sept. 23 as part of the Lowcountry Book Club Convention, presented by the Pat Conroy Literary Center.
Ideal for book club members, those interested in joining a book club, or anyone who simply loves the joy of reading, the Lowcountry Book Club Convention is presented by the Conroy Center in partnership with NeverMore Books of Beaufort and the
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The event begins at 6 pm. Sept. 23 with a free virtual visit with Zibby Owens, creator of “Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books” and author of “Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature,” in conversation with Lauren Marino. The conversation is accessible on Zoom with advance registration, and also live-streamed on the Pat Conroy Literary Center’s Facebook page. From 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 24, the convention will feature three author conversations with Dorothy St. James, Emily Meggett, Mary Martha Green, and Laila Sabreen; an optional catered lunch by Debbi Covington; and tours of the new Culinary Institute of the South at 1 Venture Drive in Bluffton. (Register in advance by Sept. 16 for the lunch.) Books by presenting authors will be available for sale and signing. For a full schedule of events, presenter biographies, and registration details, visit lowcountrybookclubconvention2022. eventbrite.com or patconroyliterarycenter. org
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Pro-Am dancing offers amateurs experience of dancing with pros By Sandro Virag It’s likely that most people are not familiar with the term “pro-am” when it applies to dance. The best example would be “Dancing With the Stars.” I am sure many of you wonder, “What does this Pro-Am partnership mean?” It means that a professional qualified dancer – whether competing, dancing in a showcase, or performing – is dancing with an amateur dancer. This opens up the opportunity for people to perform later in life because so many people would not consider getting up and doing a dance on stage alone or competing in a professional ballroom dance competition unless they had previous dance experience. The Pro-Am concept is primarily American. Because of the relationship of the professional with the amateur, it allows the dancers to do more levels and more varied styles of dance. There are students who take their dancing very seriously – maybe
Like myself, many Europeans who came here to teach found themselves faced with a different challenge. I personally was intrigued Jackie Dout dances with Sandro Virag, left, while Lori Price dances with Armando because I was used Aseneta at the Savannah Dance Classic 2022. to teaching to a high competitive level – and there are professionals, so this was a new chapter. students who just enjoy performing with a This involved teaching beginners, interprofessional. mediates and advanced, teaching basic In most European countries, the dance elements, basic steps, how to lead, how to culture is much younger. Most dancers follow, the timing of the music and executrange from age 5 to 35. What’s amazing ing the movements. about the United States is, there is no limit Interestingly enough, the older generation to age, size or ability. The dance world here here in the United States has a good solid is so expanded. background of dance due to the big band
era which gave them such a good foundation for partner dancing. This generation has an appreciation of traditional dance and traditional music. Pro-Am competition works exactly the same way as a professional competition. The age categories separate the dancers by age groups and also by level. The judging method is exactly the same that is used in professional competitions. There are also regulations regarding costumes. Pro-Am competition allows all levels and ages a fair shot at being successful. With Pro-Am, the partnership is very serious and they work together as if they were both professionals to achieve the very best outcome. It’s never too late to start dancing and never too late to take your dancing to the highest level you can. Sandro Virag is a partner and instructor at Hilton Head Ballroom Dance Studio of Hilton Head, located in Bluffton at Seaquins Ballroom. hiltonheadballroom.com
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