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Upgrades at Chaplin, Crossings parks start with big wish lists By Tim Wood CONTRIBUTOR
Here’s the great news for Hilton Head Island residents looking for increased and continued attention to parks and recreation options: You’re getting your wish, to the tune of a likely $4 million commitment to improving two popular island parks. The tricky part? As staff and the development team behind those improvements have heard firsthand over the past couple weeks, there are a lot of stakeholders and a huge swath of opinions on what should be done to Crossings Park and Chaplin Community Park. “This is going to be a difficult balance to work all these elements in,” said Ward 6 Town Council member Glenn Stanford at an Aug. 23 Town Council workshop discussing the project. The projects calls for preparation of plans for “reimagining” Chaplin and redeveloping Crossings to make it the clear central hub for island baseball and softball activity for all ages. “These are two of our most-used recreational parks. The work we are planning for them are major capital projects that will invigorate the town’s parks and recreation system,” said Mayor John McCann of the project. Wood and Partners Inc., the firm behind the planning of the town’s recently opened
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Lowcountry Celebration Park, has been brought on to lead the planning in design consultation with Design Workshop and architectural input from the Watson Tate Savory firm. Town staff and Wood and Partners have been gathering input through live polling and an online questionnaire which led to an Aug. 23 open house at the Chaplin Park pavilion off Castnet Drive and both a Town Council workshop on Aug. 23 and a Parks and Recreation Commission workshop on Aug. 24 to openly discuss plans for the project. Wood and Partners presented the scope of the plan for the 22.2 acres of usable space at Crossings and 57.5 acres of upland usable space at Chaplin. Their next step is to marry what projects can actually fit into the land with the top usage priorities for the parks. While the parks are not a complete blank slate, all parties are trying to maximize every inch of available space in the new plan. Many groups vying for proper representation at the parks have given input, including the Hilton Head Island Baseball Association, Hilton Head Island Pickleball Club and the Eco Heritage Advisory Commission. Community input for Crossings focused on adding two new 300-foot baseball fields; reinvigorating existing fields, the restroom and concessions building, and the plaza; expanding parking; and potentially developing new amenities, like an ADA-accessible
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This graphic shows the locations of all the parks under the jurisdiction of the Town of Hilton Head Island.
playground; and improving pathways and irrigation at the park. Both council and parks and recreation members were largely on board with the basic concept of making Crossings the
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premiere spot for baseball and softball. Their main questions had to do with just how far to go in attracting sports tourism to the park.
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Sunny Side Up 3A • Editorial 4A • Sun on the Street 6A • Noteworthy 32A • Business 34A • Legal 40A • Health 43A • Wellness 46A • Giving 48A • Faith 49A • Nature 51A • Home 53A
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Achieving total focus on tasks can be ... oh look, a squirrel! By Lynne Cope Hummell EDITOR
To admit that I’m easily distracted requires a few caveats: I haven’t always been this way. I am aware that I am this way. I’ve tried to not be this way. Still, sometimes, I just have trouble focusing on the tasks at hand. This is especially true when I’m on a deadline and should be reading, editing and organizing articles for the next issue of the newspaper. The typical meme for folks easily distracted usually features squirrels – the small furry creatures that abound in our Lowcountry and in so many other suburban locales. Seemingly, they are everywhere. Our local squirrels are mostly the Eastern gray squirrel variety, small and furry, with fluffy tails. They are excellent gymnasts, jumping and flipping easily from tree limb to rooftop, managing to squirm their way
onto to an occasional bird feeder to rob the sunflower seeds. I know this because I watch them often. They enjoy acorns from our many oaks trees, often burying them to either find later or to grow new trees. I know this because our yard is full of tiny oak tree sprouts. Squirrels also love raw peanuts. I know this because that’s what we feed them. We’ve spent hundreds of dollars on large bags of peanuts from the farm supply store, and we begin to panic when our stash dwindles. (Full disclosure: I have been known to order a small bag of nuts via Instacart.) The little darlings have become a huge distraction for me over the past 18 months – ever since I started working from home. My office, which was formerly a bedroom, is at the front of house, the single window offering full view of the yard, the street – and the front door. (The Amazon lady doesn’t even ring the bell anymore – she waves at me.) It’s also Squirrel Central. The door to my
A mama squirrel relaxes while dining on a raw peanut I had just tossed out of my office window. When she finished this one, she came up to the window looking for another.
husband’s art studio (AKA the garage) is close by, and the savvy squirrels know that’s where he keeps the bucket of peanuts. Amos has been trying for years to get them to eat out of his hand. (OK, so have I.) He has given them names – Double D, Big Mama, Nicki (who has a nick on both ears).
Brittanica says gray squirrels in suburban areas are “regarded as aesthetic or as a minor annoyance.” National Geographic Kids informs us that there are “more than 200 species of squirrels living all around the world.” I know this because, as I was (distracted and) watching squirrels outside my office window, I became curious and did an internet search. For some people, squirrels are a gift from nature to add to the ambiance of our yards, while for others, they are a nuisance. (I don’t understand the “others.”) How appropriate that in Brevard, N.C., our favorite vacation spot in the mountains, several years ago we discovered white squirrels! There are various stories about how they got there, including one tale about a circus train wreck, but truth is, no one really knows. Nevertheless, they are fun to watch. I sometimes wish that we had white squirrels here in our yard. But that would likely cause problems, and I’d never fini
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Town recognized for stormwater, sustainability efforts By John McCann CONTRIBUTOR
I’d like to take a moment to share some good news about recent recognitions the Town has received for flood protection and environmental sustainability. These recognitions highlight the amazing work Town staff does on behalf of our community. The Municipal John McCann Association of South Carolina presented the Town of Hilton Head Island with a Municipal Achievement Award in public works for its rehabilitation of storm water pump stations. Stormwater pump stations sound complicated, but they are very necessary for a community like ours that is prone to flooding. They serve as a vital part of flood control for barrier island communities that have low-lying watersheds influenced by tides. The town’s Jarvis Creek and Lawton Canal pump stations, our two oldest stations, needed major system upgrades as evidence by service failures,
including during Hurricane Matthew, and mounting repair costs. The town undertook a more than $4.2 million rehabilitation of the stations, replacing electrical control systems, installing new and refurbished generators, overhauling submersible pumps, and upgrading remote monitoring, among other upgrades. The Jarvis Creek project reduces the potential for flood losses for more than 1,700 properties in its watershed, while the Lawton Creek project does the same for 1,800 properties in its watershed. The projects are vital to the town’s strategic plans and efforts to protect
the community from rising sea levels. The upgrades help protect more than 3,500 properties, providing long-term, efficient flood control and stormwater management. Environmental sustainability is one of the core values in our recently adopted comprehensive plan document, Our Plan. It’s no surprise that Audubon International has once again designated the town as a “Certified Audubon Sustainable Community.” Hilton Head Island is one of three communities in South Carolina to receive the honor through the Audubon International Sustainable Communities Program. The program provides information and guidance to help communities preserve and enhance what makes them healthy and vibrant places to live, work and play. Certified members have defined a vision for their future founded in the three pillars of sustainability – a healthy local environment, quality of life for citizens, and economic vitality. John McCann is the mayor of the Town of Hilton Head Island. JohnM@hiltonheadislandsc.gov
Letters to the Editor To the Editor: Palmetto Animal League’s 12th annual Bid for PAL Online Auction was held Aug. 5-8, raising essential funds for our No Kill Adoption Center located in Okatie’s Riverwalk Business Park. Each item sold in the auction now represents life-saving support for the abandoned, abused, and neglected animals PAL rescues every day. Times are tough for many businesses, and we are incredibly grateful for the generous donors who provided fantastic items for our auction. PAL would like to thank our Partners in Rescue: John Kilmer Fine Interiors,
Gifted Hilton Head, and other area businesses that supported the auction. Our appreciation also goes out to our dedicated media partners: The Bluffton Sun/Hilton Head Sun, Dick Broadcasting (Bob 106.9, G100, Rewind 107.9 and FM 96.1 The Island), and other local media that helped publicize the event. The Bid for PAL Online Auction, which helps PAL rescue hundreds of animals every year, would not have been possible without the commitment of PAL marketing committee chair Terry Bergeron and other devoted volunteers who canvassed the
community for auction items. Special thanks to The Bluffton Sun/The Hilton Head Sun for going above and beyond to help us spread the word about PAL’s most important fundraiser of the year. Anyone who wishes to support PAL’s compassionate, no kill animal rescue programs can adopt, foster, donate, or volunteer at PalmettoAnimalLeague. org. Stephanie Bashaw Development Coordinator, Palmetto Animal League
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SUN ON THE STREET
Fond memories of fun times take us back to school 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
Michelle DeJoie, Boston: “First semester of my sophomore year of college, because I wasn’t a freshman anymore, and I was pushing myself to do better.”
plain fun questions. You might see us anywhere around town, with notepad and camera, randomly seeking out folks who are
Charlie DeJoie, Boston: “Junior year of college. I got involved in a lot of clubs and other things and was very busy. That gave me good skills for what I do now as a lawyer.”
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Dealing with our state pension shortfall is essential By Jeff Bradley CONTRIBUTOR
A Hilton Head Island voter recently asked me what issues I have a particular interest in moving forward in the upcoming legislative session. My list included: Pension reform and improvement; changing the office of the state superintendent of education from an Jeff Bradley elected to an appointed position, and pursuing more intense streamlining of regulations in the business sector. Pension reform has been near the top of my list from the first year I began as your state legislator in 2014. Back then, I discovered that few in the state house were even thinking about the perilous condition of the South Carolina retirement system. However, because of my own professional background as an investment consultant, I quickly realized significant remedial initiatives needed to be taken sooner than later. Quite frankly, the South Carolina retirement system is a mess. There are five subsets that make up the South Carolina retirement system covering 15% of all workers in our state. At present, an aggregate of those subsets shows an underfunding of $38 billion. Retirement plans are made up of basically three things: contributions, earnings on money already in the plan, and payout to beneficiaries. Over the years, our state plan has gotten woefully out of balance as a result of overly generous promises by the general assembly, poor investment choices, and improperly calculated contribution rates that allowed the general assembly to spend money on priorities in South Carolina other than the state retire-
ment system. Four years ago, I was part of a special committee of House members and senators called upon to review the retirement plan. We quickly realized there were two components that had to be promptly addressed. The first was contributions and the second was the nature of the benefits. In two different general assembly sessions since 2017, we introduced legislation designed to revamp and improve future retirement plans so all could benefit. So far, no action has been taken on either of the reform bills, largely because of strong lobbying pushback from organized associations, including school teachers and others who are satisfied with the status quo. But, the status quo is not sustainable. Therefore, I am continuing to diligently work with the retirement system investment commission to craft alternatives that might be politically acceptable as well as effective in getting our state back on solid financial footing. It should be pointed out South Carolina is not alone in this dilemma. According to a 2020 report in USA Today, most states have sufficient money to pay just over 70% of the pensions they owe. South Carolina is among the worst, with only 55%. The price of failing to address our situation will be costly for every taxpayer. They could include tax hikes for all of us, layoffs of essential workers or cutbacks in services. The facts are real. America’s older population is growing faster than any other age segment. An estimated 10,000 Americans hits age 65 each day. People are living longer, and unless we get legislative attention for this matter a harsh day of reckoning will occur. Jeff Bradley is the representative for District 123 in the State House of Representatives.
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Publisher’s Letter To our Readers: You might recall reading an invitation in the pages of our newspapers recently to participate in a survey. We commissioned this independent research to gather information from our readers on a number of subjects. Thank you to the hundreds of you who took the time to share with us your thoughts and observations on several topics. We asked about your views on our newspapers, the community in which we live, shopping habits, the use of digital devices (smartphones, tablets, computers, in-home connectivity devices, etc.), and basic demographic information. We promised two things: 1. We would share results of the survey. 2. We would respond and react to readers suggestions on how we can improve The Bluffton Sun and the Hilton Head Sun newspapers. Now that the results have been compiled and summarized, we want to share a portion of the data that was gathered: • 40% of respondents have lived in the Bluffton/Hilton Head market for a decade or more • 76% of our respondents visited a local retailer or used a business service as a result of advertising seen in the last month • 65% visited a local website, ordered online, or took another action as a result of advertising seen in the last month
• 94% of The Bluffton Sun/Hilton Head Sun readers respondents own a smartphone. 77% own either an iPad, tablet, or Smart TV • 71% of the respondents use Facebook on a regular basis The readers responding to the survey have expressed a desire to see us provide more local news, more local events, more restaurant and food related items, and a good number of the responses suggested we offer more coupons in the pages of our publications. One of the affirming outcomes from the survey was the fact that 92% of those responding reported they would prefer to read news and information themselves rather than having it presented to them (by sources such as radio, TV, etc.) Of those, 83% prefer to read the news and information on paper, and 17% prefer the digital form. We will continue to share other outcomes from the survey in future issues, but we leave you with this one final response: When asked “What medium do you find has the most impact on you in responding to local advertising?” the results were: print advertising 63%; social media 15%; word of mouth 8%; local websites 6%; broadcast media 3%. For that, our advertisers thank you, the reader, for your continued response to their investments in our publications. Kevin Aylmer Publisher
LETTERS from page 4A To the Editor: Likely I will never have the funds to produce my own movie. But if I do strike it rich some day, my movie will try to answer the decades old demand in Foreigner’s 1984 song, “I Want to Know What Love Is.” Classic rock. You should give it a listen. While the title words are being sung, followed by “I want you to show me,” certain things go through my mind like: Did he ever find what love is? If not, then my movie would attempt to satisfy the singer’s passionate pleas. And how would I do this? Well, I am usually listening to Pandora radio while shaving, so I have a lot of time to think. And when Foreigner’s song is played, certain images go through my mind. The movie comes to life! I selected Jesus Christ as the main char-
acter. And while he is beaten, mocked and humiliated by Pilate’s guards, the words from Foreigner’s song are playing in the background (“I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me”). The next scene shows Jesus on the path to Golgotha. Beaten, spat at, and mocked (“I wanna feel what love is… I know you can show me”). And then the final scene will show Jesus being tortured and murdered on the cross. My suggested lyrics would be: “Now I know what Love is … it is what you just showed me.” The movie ends. The credits appear. A single character: Jesus Christ. Music by Foreigner. Gene Ceccarelli Bluffton
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She’s held leadership roles for the past six years, as secretary and co-president with the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area League, and then as state vice president and treasurer prior to her election to the top position. The work carried out by the League of Women Voters was not new to Williams. Her mother also was a member in their hometown near Cleveland and set an example of civic activism. “I can remember her working on water issues in our suburb of Cleveland, so I was aware that they were a very conscientious group of women who carefully studied issues, and then took considered positions on issues they had studied,” she said. “I also grew up in a very civic-minded family. Both parents held elected office in our community. My father was the equivalent of mayor in our town, and my mother was president of the board of education.” Williams said that membership in the League has grown over the years, and prior to the 2020 election there was an increase in people wanting to get involved in registering voters. “We have really two programmatic focuses. One is education and voter service. We register, we have ‘Get Out the Vote’ drives, we have Vote411.org, we have candidate forums, and we have issue forums around the
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First Thursday Art Market celebrates first anniversary Besides being the perfect kickoff for the long Labor Day weekend, the First Thursdays Art Market at The Shops at Sea Pines Center on Sept. 2 also marks the first anniversary of the festive monthly outdoor event, showcasing some of the finest artists of the Lowcountry. The First Thursdays Art Market, held from 4 to 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month, has come a long way this year – from its humble beginnings with less than a dozen painters and photographers, who were just happy to be outdoors after being quarantined for several months (and still creating lots of art)! Since that time, the market has added jewelry makers, potters and sculptors, as well as artists who work in wood, prism cut steel, glass, clay, encaustic wax, and mixed media. New exhibitors are added each month, many of whom do demos or paint live during the event. Visitors to the market can see the exhibits,
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state through local leagues,” said Williams. fair redistricting. We’re trying to eliminate “We do our best to provide voters with gerrymandering in our state. Our members the information they need to participate in have testified, and I have, at the recent government, and to make informed choices redistricting hearings,” said Williams. “We at the ballot boxes.” have put in place a redistricting advisory committee that consists of eight people from The other focus is advocacy, and at the around the state, some Republicans, some state level, the organization’s legislative Democrats, nonprofits. They are going to priorities fall under the umbrella of the propose redrawing the state maps. We are national league’s “Making Democracy Work not drawing lines to favor incumbents or Campaign.” “This is about protecting voters’ rights and partisan leaders, but to best represent the voters so the voters choose their representavoters’ access to the polls. We are working to remove barriers to voting across the state. tive, and not the other way around.” We want to make it easier and not harder Williams said that the committee has for people to vote,” she said. “It’s not only examined the current maps and have deterimportant that women vote, we want to mined that only nine out of the 115 South see people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, Carolina districts are competitive, meaning gender be reflected.” that the other districts are “safe” districts and the incumbents will be re-elected because The 2020 Census was released Aug. 12, making available the data that will determine like-minded people live in those districts. “People don’t realize how that impacts if and how state district lines will be redrawn them. A lot of decisions that are important to accurately reflect a changing and shifting population. The state League will be hosting to you – health care, roads, bridges, services to your community – are being made at a virtual public event called “What would the state level. Fair redistricting, where our fair maps look like?” from 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. iop[]\asdfghjkl;’zxcvbnm,./ voters’ voices are heard, is really essential so 29. UIOP{}|ASDFGHJKL:”ZXCVBNM<>? that our democracy works,” she said. “This is our support for transparent and
A third critical League effort is opposing attempts to pass resolutions for a constitutional convention. “If the U.S. Senate passes this and South Carolina becomes one of the states calling for a constitutional convention, then everything is up for grabs. We’ve never had a constitutional convention since 1787. Things like Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, civil rights – all these things are up for grabs,” Williams said. “This is a dangerous resolution, and South Carolina is one of the states who gets more money from the federal government than it contributes. And the people who are promoting this nationally are those who want to rein in the federal government and spending. If that happens to a large degree, South Carolina will be among the first to lose out.” The state League has working groups studying a number of other issues, including education, the environment, healthcare, racial justice and women’s issues. “Home rule is also what we care about, pushing decisions that affect local towns, so if we want to ban plastic bags or our superintendent wants to require masks, we can do
so,” she said. The League of Women Voters is open to anyone age 16 and older, men as well as women. The LWVSC provides an election guide at Vote411.org, and six local leagues will be using the platform to cover municipal elections during this next cycle. The candidates will be presenting their own words, and biographies, and users will be able to compare candidates. There is also a link for people to check on their voter registration status and confirming their voting precincts. Sept. 28 is National Voter Registration Day. But, Williams said, “It’s not enough that you are registered. You have to vote.” Beyond that, she continued, “What you really need to do is continue to learn and be involved. It’s part of our responsibility as citizens living in a democratic society that it doesn’t end on Election Day,” Williams said. “We educate people, but we certainly advocate, and in doing so, we protect the rights of everyone, even those who choose not to vote.” For more information, go to lwvsc.org. Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.
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PARKS from page 1A USCB officials have voiced interest in potentially using Crossings for baseball practices and games, and both council and commission members brought up the idea of attracting a wooden-bat summer ball league to play on the island, perhaps a local Coastal Plains League competitor for the Savannah Bananas. Extra seating would be needed to go that route. Commission member Jack Daly emphasized that the 300-foot configuration would need to be expanded for more adult options. He also said that allocating extra funds to convert all fields at Crossings and Chaplin to turf fields would be a necessity to accommodate the level of foot traffic on both fields. “Grass fields simply can not hold up to the wear and tear of this much activity,” Daly said. Council members raised the possibility of a temporary football field setup to accommodate the need for practice space. Wood and Partners said that other current amenities such as the soccer field or the meadow at Crossings would need to be redeveloped to allow for two additional baseball/ softball fields. Some members questioned the usage level
of the current hockey rink, while both the council and commission agreed that the current state of the facility is subpar compared to the overall condition of the island’s parks. Council member Tammy Becker spoke up for the hockey rink and the need for it, and advocated for resurfacing and upgrading the rink. Chaplin park was a much more hot-button discussion, as the project calls for more of a reimagining of the park, with a plan for doubling the number of tennis courts from 6 to 12 and adding 24 pickleball courts to the park to provide a much-needed home for the fastest-growing sport both in the Lowcountry and nationwide. Community priorities at Chaplin also include a pro shop at the courts facility, adding restrooms and concessions facilities, resurfacing existing fields to turf, and resurfacing the current basketball courts. Council members Becker and Alex Brown were especially vocal in wanting to protect both the ecology and the impact to the residents living near Chaplin. “What we do here makes a difference to day-in, day-out quality of life to the residents of this area,” Becker said.
Brown was passionate about plans not impeding with the honey-hole fishing that The Folly at Chaplin provides. “It’s one of the better fishing spots on the island, when tides turn, you can be catching mullet there all day long, and I want to protect that beauty,” Brown said. The biggest trick now is how to fit everyone’s wants and needs into both the renovated projects and new projects like the planned Chaplin Linear Park across the highway, the new Collier Beach and the planned mid-island park in Port Royal. Both workshops discussed hopes for an over-road walking bridge to connect the Linear Park to the existing Chaplin park on both sides of U.S. 278. Both expressed the needs for dog parks and both groups questioned whether splash pads were the proper use at either park. Multiple council members raised the possibility of adding a pool, as big as Olympic size, to the scope of the Chaplin plan. Matching dreams with reality was the common theme with all input, perhaps voiced best by council member David Ames, who cautioned that the opportunity to think bigger with Chaplin should not be ignored.
“This is much more than a recreation plan, and it begs us to ask a more fundamental question,” Ames said. “We have a chance to create a new experience at this park, a unique island experience. Is that something like maybe a wave pool? We need to think about this in a different way.” Town manager Marc Orlando will be at the heart of making all the wish lists mesh with special and financial realities, and he too has thoughts on how to proceed. “We’ve heard the people loud and clear on needing to allocate funds to enhancing the recreation experiences here,” Orlando said. “The new comprehensive plan, the parks and recreation plan, they are quality documents. Where does everything go? … This is the first step toward meeting the increased needs here.” Orlando made one thing clear: “I want to get it right, make sure every park project serves the needs of the community the best and to clearly serve the goals of Town Council and our residents. It’s a tall order, but I think we’re all excited to make this a reality.” Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. Contact him at timwood@blufftonsun. com.
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Find books, chat with book lovers at mobile book store By Amy Coyne Bredeson CONTRIBUTOR
Japanese-born poet and translator Miho Kinnas of Hilton Head Island wished there was a local place for people to gather and discuss books. With the help of the Town of Hilton Head Island and the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, her wishes came true when she was able to open a pop-up bookstore in February. A project of the Town’s Office of Cultural Affairs, An Island Bookshelf sells used books and books written by local authors, hosts author readings, and donates a percentage of its proceeds to Friends of the Hilton Head Library. Every Friday and Saturday between noon and 4 p.m., Kinnas sets up shop at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on Hilton Head. People stop by after attending performances at the arts center and gallery exhibitions at the Art League of Hilton Head. “I just want people to come by, and talk about arts, culture, books,” Kinnas said. “I meet some very interesting people.”
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Miho Kinnas attends to the Island Bookshelf on Friday and Saturday afternoons at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, in the lobby near the box office.
Some of her best customers are Arts Center employees. She also meets a mix of tourists and local residents. Some are repeat customers who stop by periodically because they know Kinnas has a nice collection of books. Kinnas asks her customers what types of books they like to read and tries to offer a little of everything. She usually has a variety of nonfiction, short stories, poetry, art books and children’s books for sale. She purchases some of the books, while others are donated. People often discover new authors and sometimes even get to meet those authors when they stop by An Island Bookshelf. Kinnas has published two poetry books, “Today, Fish Only” and “Move Over, Birds.” Her poetry can also be found in a variety of journals and anthologies. Kinnas has a couple of friends who help out with An Island Bookshelf when she can’t be there, and when the bookshelf hits the road for festivals and other events, but she
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The annual beach day known as Fun in the Sun for Everyone is scheduled for Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon, and everyone in the community is invited to join in. The event, presented by the nonprofit Pockets Full of Sunshine, includes beach activities for people with special needs, their families, and friends. This annual event gives all community members, no matter their age or ability, the opportunity to enjoy the beach in a safe and inclusive setting. Activities will include paddle boarding, boogie boarding, surfing, beach games and relaxation. Lifeguards and volunteers will be present to ensure a safe environment for all. Adult or caregiver supervision is required for all attendees. Shuttles from the parking lot to the beach will be provided. Beach access is wheelchair accessible. There is no admission fee. Fun in the Sun for Everyone has been built off a 2015 Special Needs Surf Day, started by a then-high school surfer, James Bartholomew, who wanted to provide a fun day of surfing for his sister and her classmates with special needs. The event has continued to grow, and
in 2019, more than 250 people attended. The 2020 event was cancelled due to COVID-19, but Pockets Full of Sunshine partnered with Forest Beach Surf to provide an opportunity for its members to enjoy the water, despite the pandemic. Pre-registration is encouraged so participants can request a T-shirt size and sign the event waiver. Volunteers are welcome, and should also register in advance. Visit pocketsfullofsun.org for more information and to register online. Since 2014, Pockets Full of Sunshine has been working to make the Lowcountry a “sunnier place” by providing social and vocational opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities. PFS programs enhance the lives of exceptional adults (known as Rays) by increasing exposure and interactions within the community, promoting independence, growth, a sense of belonging, and personal pride. Founded by Dayna Dehlinger and Laurin Rivers, partnering with Carol and R.J. Bartholomew, PFS has a goal of bridging the gap between the general population and individuals with special needs.
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Saving sea turtles: For some islanders, it’s a way of life By Amber Kuehn CONTRIBUTOR
Hilton Head Island’s 14 miles of beach are privileged to welcome endangered loggerhead sea turtles who nest and hatch here every year from May through October. The Sea Turtle Patrol HHI has been monitoring and protecting nests with a permit issued by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) since 1985. The organization was formed as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2018. This year, our first nest was spotted May 10. This was also the first nest to hatch, on July 14. Nesting stops in mid-August and hatching will continue into October. We expect to have around 280 nests this year, with an average of 120 eggs in each. That’s more than 33,000 hatchlings! A conservative estimate is that just one in 1,000 will survive to be an adult. Male loggerheads never come up on the beach after hatching. Mother turtles
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return, generally to the same beach where they were hatched, when they are about 30 years old. They lay several clutches per season, not necessarily just on our island.
The beaches along North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia are considered the “same” beach. From DNA collected at each nest site, we have found
that some Loggerheads nest in all three states in the same season. Volunteers from Sea Turtle Patrol drive the beaches every morning at 5 a.m. beginning May 1 until the last nest has hatched. The state-certified patrol marks each nest location using GPS and enters the information into the SCDNR database. Poles and tape are placed around the nest. If a nest is in a vulnerable location, it is moved to a safer area of the beach within 24 hours. Nests are monitored during the 60- to 80-day incubation. Although most of our turtles are loggerheads, we have had leatherbacks, green turtles, and one Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle to nest on Hilton Head beaches. A collaborative organization, Turtle Trackers, was formed in 2016 to help create a turtle-safe beach. Volunteer Turtle Trackers walk the beach every day to ensure that debris is collected, that abandoned items are removed, and that the
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beach is flattened and safe for nesting sea turtles. They are ambassadors, educating the public and answering questions. Since sea turtles come up to nest above the high-water mark after dark, homes along the beach are required to turn off outside beachside lights from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., a regulation that is required by the Town of Hilton Head. This ordinance is particularly important when hatchlings emerge from their nests after sunset when the heat of the day has subsided. Nighttime beach goers are instructed through signs and educational materials to use red lights or red filters on their flashlights to minimize confusion for nesting loggerheads and their hatchlings. An important part of our effort to save the sea turtles is through education. Throughout the summer, volunteers from both organizations provide information and learning centers, nightly presentations to visitors in a variety of locations, and make every effort to create awareness of the exciting environmental phenomena of which they are a part on Hilton Head Island.
Susan D. Riley, another island author, helps with the Island Bookshelf when it goes on the road to festivals and other events. Loggerhead hatchlings make their way toward the ocean, where they will have an estimated 1 in 1,000 chance of surviving to adulthood.
At present, Sea Turtle Patrol is an all-volunteer organization, funded through private donations. Visit SeaTurtlePatrolHHI.org for more information. Amber Kuehn is executive director of Sea Turtle Patrol HHI, and is the SCDNR permit holder for the island.
would love to find more volunteers. She needs people to organize the books and just be available to chat with people. She said there is no pressure to sell anything. Volunteers can even read a book or work on their own writing while manning the table. Office of Cultural Affairs director Jenn McEwen said people really seem to enjoy the grassroots project. “I would really love to see it blossom into a community literary space, where we can
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Everybody knows somebody – a mother, grandfather, friend, neighbor, cousin, or colleague – who has been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. Right now, there are 95,000 people here in South Carolina afflicted with Alzheimer’s, and 199,000 unpaid family and friends provide care for them, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Across the country, the numbers are staggering: 6 million people have the disease, while 19 million care for them. That’s 25 million reasons the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is so important. It’s a lofty goal to end Alzheimer’s, but everyone can help. The 2021 Walk is scheduled for Oct. 30 at The Promenade in Bluffton. The goal is to raise funds to advance critical research, provide support and advocacy for families, and to ultimately find a cure. Amanda Philips is the chairperson of this year’s local walk. This will be her ninth walk, and she participates to honor her father. “Dad was diagnosed with Early Onset
Alzheimer’s the year that both of my parents retired,” she said. “He worked hard and suddenly he couldn’t enjoy his retirement – socializing and traveling – and my mother went from teaching straight to caregiving.” Seeing one parent taking care of the other was difficult to see, Philips said. But, “Instead of getting upset and depressed, I wanted to do something proactive in care and cure. I walked with Dad in the Alzheimer’s Walk in Aiken three years ago, and two days later he passed. He was 73.” Shakenia Robinson, a dementia specialist in the memory care unit at Benton House assisted living residence, serves on the organizing committee for the Walk. She is passionate about raising money to find a cure, not just because of her work, but because of her grandmother. “She was my second mom and a caregiver who propped up our whole family,” Robinson said. “She was a great woman who helped raise me, my siblings, and my cousins. This disease destroys families. It’s the longest goodbye.”
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The Rose Hill Warriors team at the 2020 Bluffton Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
This will be Robinson’s fifth year as team captain for the Benton House team, and her fundraising efforts even include the residents in the care facility. She organizes a Rock-A-Thon with a DJ, music, and hula hoop contests. Another effort includes decorated rocking chairs, in which residents’ friends and families are encouraged to make fundraising pledges for every minute spent in the rocking chairs. Last year Suzanne Clark responded to a local article about the walk and organized the Rose Hill Warriors. Now she’s a returning walker and so far, she is the top single fundraiser for the walk. “Most people know someone with Alzheimer’s, and I had a friend who died from complications from Alzheimer’s,” Clark said. “I think a cure is a long way off, but caregivers need help. Money needs to be raised to help them and those who are afflicted.” As the top fundraiser, Clark challenges one and all to knock her out of first place. “I encourage everyone to join a team or make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association online,” she said. Working in senior care for 20 years, Kathy Crist has participated in 20 South Carolina Walks to End Alzheimer’s. The reason she participates, however, is because her husband’s father, grandmother and aunt all had Alzheimer’s disease. “My husband is very supportive of my involvement,” she said. “He is a manly man who doesn’t express his worry externally, but internally there’s got to
be some fear.” Danielle Jeffcoat, a financial advisor with Edward Jones, formed her team, SlowCountry Sliders, in 2017 after Edward Jones became a national sponsor for the Alzheimer’s Association in 2016. “Edward Jones supplied a lot of information about how Alzheimer’s affects our clients and the families we work with,” Jeffcoat said. “They estimate that 300,000 of our clients have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, and have committed $25 million to this cause. So, as a company we have a passion to join the fight.” Crist said the fundraising goal for the Bluffton walk this year is $87,000. To date they have achieved 45% of that goal, with a long way to go. They hope to recruit 75 teams and 400 walkers. The Walk will be held rain or shine, but, depending on Covid conditions, the location could be changed from the Promenade in Bluffton to remote walking for individual teams – in neighborhoods, on the beach, or in a park. Registrants will be notified of any changes due to Covid and the Alzheimer’s Association will be responsible for making this decision. Whether someone close to you has Alzheimer’s, or it’s a friend’s family member, there are plenty of reasons to help. Register for the local walk – or make a donation – at act.alz.org. Edwina Hoyle is a freelance writer in Bluffton.
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Noteworthy • Congregation Beth Yam Synagogue on Hilton Head Island will host its High Holy Days services in person and live streamed from both its website, bethyam. org, and its Facebook page. Services will begin Sept. 6. The complete schedule for these services can be found on the Congregation Beth Yam website. Those who wish to attend in person should contact the CBY office at 843-6892178. All visitors and residents of the Lowcountry are invited and welcome. • The Community Bible Study Hilton Head Day Class will begin Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. The group will be studying the books of Joshua, Job, 1st and 2nd Peter, and Colossians. Meetings will be held at First Baptist Church, 100 South Forest Beach Drive on the island. CBS will also be offering an evening remote group on Tuesdays from 6:45 p.m.
to 8 p.m. Those interested in joining either group may visit hiltonhead.cbsclass.org for more information. • Maye River Quilters will meet via Zoom at 10 a.m. Sept. 11. To get a link for the meeting, visit mayeriverquiltguild.com. For more meeting dates and times, and for membership forms to join the group, visit the website or call 843-530-1244. • The Christian Women’s Connection will be held Sept. 15 at the Hampton Hall Clubhouse, beginning at 10 a.m. for a luncheon, pre-holiday season shopping, and a speaker. The program, “So What’s Normal Anyway?,” will be feature home decorator Debby Morris. She will offer home décor ideas and demonstrate how to look at life in new and unexpected ways. Her two books, “Celebrate the Season” and “Joyful Journey Through Advent,” will be available, along with samples of her
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island. Donations will also be shared with The Children’s Center Rotary Club Library. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Debi Lynes, who will share her life’s journey building “resilience” – which is WAHHI’s theme for this year. For more information regarding membership, contact Linda Jackson at membership@wahhi.org • Relay for Life, an event of the American Cancer Society, will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. Sept. 25 at Shelter Cove Community Park. The event will include food, music and entertainment while celebrating survivorship and remembrance. A silent auction will be available, and the relay will feature teams and individuals. For more information and to register or donate directly, visit RelayForLife.org/ LowcountrySC. The event is open to the public. For more information, call Sandy Stern at 843298-1036 or email aestern1@gmail.com.
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BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSONS Bridge is a game you can enjoy for a lifetime. Please join us this fall at the Hilton Head Island Bridge Club for lessons Sunday afternoons 1:30-3-30. The course will run for ten weeks; you can attend the classes as they fit your schedule. If you are brand new to the game, you will gain the most if able to attend a majority of classes. Sept. 12 Introduction to Bridge and Oct. 17 Major Suit Opening Bids & Taking Tricks Responses Sept. 19 Choosing a Contract Oct. 24 Minor Suit Opening Bids & Responses Sept. 26 Opening Bids & Selecting Best Contract Nov. 7 Overcalls Oct. 3 Notrump Opening Bids & Nov. 14 Takeout Doubles Responses Nov. 21 Bridge Plus Game Oct. 10 Major Suits Each lesson is $15. Audrey Grant’s textbook, Bridge Basics One, will be available to purchase for $15. Please contact Kristi Menees, kristimenees@mac.com (551-795-6329) to register.
DEFENSE FOR NEWER PLAYERS Friday mornings, 10:00-12:00 Defense is fun. Learn the methods available to ensure you and partner take as many defensive tricks as possible! Oct. 15 Defensive Signals Sept. 17 Opening leads vs. No Trump Contracts Oct. 22 Developing Defensive Tricks Sept. 24 Opening Leads vs. Suit Contracts Oct. 29 Interfering with Declarer Oct. 1 Third Hand Play Nov. 5 Making a Plan Oct. 8 Second Hand Play Nov. 12 Putting It All Together Each lesson is $15, Audrey Grant’s Defense textbook will be available to purchase for $20. Please contact Kristi Menees kristimenees@mac.com, 551-795-6329 to register.
INTRODUCTION TO TWO OVER ONE BIDDING Wednesday mornings, 10:00-12:00 Love Bridge? Ready to improve your game with some new tools? Join us this fall at the Hilton Head Bridge Club on Wednesday mornings, 10:00 – 12:00 for an Introduction to Two Over One Bidding. The course will run for eight weeks and you can attend the classes as they fit your schedule. Each class is $15.
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While many companies deprioritize customer service, others make it a priority to ensure a good customer experience. In the world of automation, many businesses are replacing human support for recordings and bots. Some buyers prefer the convenience of going online for help, but others can be deterred by the lack of human interaction when a conversation is needed. When choosing a product or service, some people prefer more traditional channels of support. When businesses don’t advertise active contact information and make it difficult to reach an actual support person, customers can be left feeling unheard and helpless. So, is old fashion customer service still important today? We will let you decide! The facts (according to recent research): • Friendly employees or customer service representatives are what make a memorable experience that causes consumers to stick with a brand, according to 73% of customers (Harris Interactive). • About one in three people (30%) say the most important aspect of customer service is speaking with a knowledgeable and friendly agent (Microsoft). • 52% of consumers say they have made an additional purchase from a company after a positive customer service experience (Dimensional Research). • 70% of consumers say they have already
made a choice to support a company that delivers great customer service (American Express). • When asking consumers what impacts their level of trust with a company, offering excellent customer service ranked No. 1 (Dimensional Research). • Across the globe, 96% of consumers say customer service is an important factor in their choice of loyalty to a brand (Microsoft). At Hargray, our mission is to envision and deliver customer delight. Customer delight, one of Hargray’s core values, is the process of exceeding a customer’s expectations to create a positive interaction and ongoing experience. We make ourselves available in many ways, including call, chat, email, brick and mortar Community Engagement Centers, and in-home service appointments. Our direct sales representatives even distribute their mobile numbers so you can carry on an ongoing conversation with one person who understands your needs. We strive to attract and retain associates that have genuine care for customers and ensure that those associates have a positive experience as a part of our organization. If you are passionate about good customer service and believe you have the ability to surprise and delight our community by joining Hargray’s growing family, go to careers.hargray.com to view open positions. Jason Carnes is general manager of Hargray.
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Beaufort Commerce Park an overnight success of 10 years By Charlie Stone CONTRIBUTOR
The remarks of Mayor Stephen Murray rang over an audience gathered at the Beaufort Commerce Park to witness a landmark day for the City of Beaufort. “I feel like it’s Christmas morning in the City of Beaufort. This has been a long time coming,” Murray said at the April gathering. “Today is almost 10 years in the making. My predecessor, Billy Keyserling, purchased the Beaufort Commerce Park out of foreclosure and took a number of political arrows for doing so. Fast forward five to six years and we’ve kept our head down and we’ve kept our focus on improving this park to create opportunity.” The City of Beaufort’s Commerce Park has begun to look a lot different in recent months. For years the park sat vacant, with emos: a lot of trees and a less than stellar entrance • 2-4pm dnesday road. What seemingly occurred overnight was three development projects – initiating a transition in perception.
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Business Briefs • Cameron Clark has joined Collins Group Realty as a listing coordinator on the listings team. He will provide comprehensive support and assistance to the team in the processing and logistics of properties listed throughout the Lowcountry. A recent graduate of the University of Cameron Clark South Carolina with a degree in mass communications, and a Hilton Head Islander for 18 years, Clark is a valuable, professional and knowledgeable addition to the Group. Clark previously worked as a House representative page at the South Carolina State House, and as a tennis coach at Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center. For more information, visit collinsgrouprealty.com. • Benjamin (Ben) Witcher has joined the Charles Schwab office in Bluffton as
a financial consultant. For six years, Witcher has been helping clients with an individually focused management approach. He will be using Charles Schwab’s investment platforms, client solutions, and client-centric approach to support and serve his client’s Ben Witcher overall financial experience. Witcher’s career in personal finance stems from a background in nonprofit fundraising. Most recently, he worked for TD Ameritrade as an investment consultant in their Savannah branch. He holds Series 7 and Series 66 licenses. Raised in Augusta, Ga., Witcher graduated magna cum laude, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Lenoir-Rhyne University. Witcher and his wife, Sarah, who works at SCAD, have two young daugh-
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New family practice offers extended hours, personal care By Lynne Cope Hummell EDITOR
As her children grew up and her duties as a stay-at-home mom declined a bit, Trish Amelung of Hilton Head Island decided in 2009 it was time for her to go back to school. The choice was fairly clear. “My mother is a nurse, my sister is a nurse,” Amelung said, “and I thought it would be good for me too.” She enrolled in the nursing program at Technical College of the Lowcountry, a twoyear degree program, and graduated in 2011 as a registered nurse (RN). Amelung, an island resident with her husband, Matt, and two children since 1999, first worked for oncologist Dr. Gary Thomas, helping with chemo treatments at the infusion center. Setting her sights a little higher, she started nurse practitioner school in 2012 and graduated in 2016, all the while working for other doctors. It might have been during this time that she decided a better option for her would be
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to open her own practice. “I wanted to set my own schedule, be able to make decisions, practice on my terms, and make my own rules as much as possible,” Amelung said. Fast forward to August, when, after many
months of planning, she opened Lowcountry Family Care at 23 North Main St., Suite 303. “We’re a normal, old-fashioned personal care practice,” she said. For now, she is the only nurse practitioner, working with med-
ical assistant Julie Phipps. Daughter Kayla serves as receptionist for the practice. Amelung made clear that she is “not a doctor! But I do have a supervising physician I can call or refer patients to that doctor.” Her practice does, however, include many aspects of care, from blood work and screenings for chronic illness to solutions for common aches and pains. “People can come for whatever is bothering them – stomach ache, sinus infection, pain,” she said. Nurse practitioners are licensed to write prescriptions for many ailments. She acts as a “gatekeeper,” she said, and will send patients on to specialists as needed. In setting her own schedule, Amelung considered that many potential patients would like to be able to see a provider before or after their own regular work hours. The practice will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and closed on Friday. “We have these longer hours so people don’t have to take a whole day off work go to a doctor,” she said. No referrals are needed for appointments. For more information, call 843-816-7266.
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What is the most powerful tool in the estate planner’s toolbox? The most powerful tool to provide for the private administration of your affairs is to have an agreement (a revocable living trust) in which you spell out that you can amend and revoke your trust, but that if you become disabled or pass on, your successor trustee (usually a spouse or a child) must follow your instructions. The biggest benefit is that your instructions are private and your trust assets do not go through the expense and publicity of probate. Furthermore, we usually direct assets into “trusts” for loved ones. If done properly, the assets left “in trust” can be protected from creditors’ claims, not subject to the federal estate tax, stay in your family, not go to your in-laws, and stay in your blood family. If you use a will alone, there are likely to be substantial administrative steps that need to take place that are costly and time consuming. What is necessary? The trust needs to properly articulate your wishes. Assets need to be optimally titled to accomplish the proper flow of your assets. Proper and updated beneficiary designations on your life insurance and retirement plans is necessary. So, looking at all these things is neces-
sary to make sure everything will work as intended. This is where it is smart to have an objective professional advisor (such as an attorney) who can help you make sure all is optimal, updated and in place. Let us imagine that Felix and Francis are new to the Lowcountry from Ohio, and they have one child named Lacey. Lacey is married to James, and they have one child, Sammy. Felix and Francis could place all their assets into a trust for Lacey, and when Lacey passes, the rest of her share in trust will go to Sammy in trust for his health and education until he turns age 30 (or 25, or 21). They could also direct that James would be the trustee, but as trustee he could be required to report bi-annually to an independent third party of all receipts and disbursements from the trust. Or, alternatively, if Lacey had a sibling, the sibling could be the trustee if Felix did not trust James. There are many possibilities and scenarios. Asset titling and designations need to be coordinated. That is why when you update or secure your planning, it is critical that you consider all of your options so that you make the best choice for your family, and for your peace of mind. Mark F. Winn, J.D., Master of Laws (LL.M.) in estate planning, is a local asset protection, estate and elder law planning attorney. mwinnesq.com
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Community college a good option for many financial reasons By Leigh Copeland CONTRIBUTOR
You probably already know that community colleges like the Technical College of the Lowcountry offer an affordable path to higher education. But how affordable is “affordable”? Let’s take a look. The national average for in-state tuition and fees is close to $10,000 annually at four-year public institutions. Room and board bring the average cost of attendance for a student living on campus to about $26,000 per year, according to educationdata.org. In comparison, TCL’s annual tuition and fees are $5,140 for those in Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties. In addition, South Carolina residents automatically qualify for S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance that brings TCL’s annual tuition and fees to $3,100. The main takeaway here is that TCL’s tuition is about one-third the cost of other public universities. Put another way, you’ll probably spend more on groceries in a year.
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Recent studies have shown that community college graduates are earning more than their fouryear counterparts coming right out of school.
TCL also offers a variety of additional scholarship and financial aid opportunities that allow many students to attend tuition-free. No matter the price tag though, it’s clear that higher education is an investment. But what is the return on a community college education? It might be more than you think.
A number of recent studies have shown that community college graduates are actually earning more than their four-year counterparts coming right out of school. High-paying careers, such as plumbing, HVAC, nursing and paralegal for example, don’t require a bachelor’s degree. Students
can earn a college certificate or associate degree in these fields in just a year or two and then quickly enter the workforce, where they make great money (and have more to spend in our communities). Industry partnerships and program advisors guide community college offerings and ensure relevant and rigorous curriculum. As a result, employment opportunities abound for graduates and alumni. If a bachelor’s degree is the ultimate goal, TCL also can provide an affordable option to get there. The college offers seven university transfer degrees that are guaranteed to transfer in full to public universities in South Carolina and beyond. Completing the first two years of college at TCL saves students (and their parents) tens of thousands of dollars. Debt-free college can still be a reality. Community colleges like TCL provide a real-world college education you can bank on. Leigh Copeland is the assistant vice president of marketing and public relations for Technical College of the Lowcountry.
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Beaufort Memorial opens new pulmonology practice in Okatie To promote respiratory health and provide greater access to care for residents of Beaufort County and beyond, Beaufort Memorial has opened Beaufort Memorial Pulmonary Specialists at its Okatie Medical Pavilion in Okatie. Anchoring the practice are Dr. Christopher Stafford and Dr. Matthew McLaughlin, two Dr. C. Stafford broadly experienced, board-certified specialists in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. Both work to prevent, diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions of the respiratory system. They also manage care for patients admitted to the BMH intensive care unit. Dr. Stafford came to the Lowcountry after nearly a decade at Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital in Santa Rosa, Calif., where he held leadership positions as medical director of the intensive care unit, chairman of the Department of Medicine and chief of staff. Earlier, as a Naval officer, he completed tours in Iraq and Germany, and from 2004 to 2012 served in various high-level clinical and administrative capacities at Naval Medical Center San Diego. The California native earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry, magna cum laude, from University of San Diego and a Doctor of Medicine degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in categorical internal medicine at Naval Medical Center San Diego and a fellowship in pulmonary disease/critical care medicine at the center as well.
Dr. McLaughlin joined Beaufort Memorial in 2019 from Inlet Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine in Murrells Inlet. At BMH, he is the medical director of the intensive care unit where he served as an intensivist during the COVID-19 pandemic, and continues to treat critically ill patients. A native of New York Dr. M. McLaughlin state, Dr. McLaughlin received his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology with a pre-med concentration from College of the Holy Cross and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, afterward completing both a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in pulmonary disease/critical care medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School. “COVID-19 has made only too clear to all of us the vital importance of healthy lungs,” said Russell Baxley, president and CEO of Beaufort Memorial. “With two such excellent pulmonologists as Dr. Stafford and Dr. McLaughlin on our medical staff, and the opening of our new pulmonology practice, we will significantly increase our ability to treat the full range of respiratory system disorders and in doing so help our community breathe easier.” Beaufort Memorial Pulmonary Specialists is located in Suite 300 of the hospital’s Okatie Medical Pavilion, 122 Okatie Center Blvd., Okatie. To make an appointment with either Dr. Stafford or Dr. McLaughlin, call 843-707-8040.
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HEALTH
Education on dental procedures should leave nothing to fear By James G. Jenkins CONTRIBUTOR
I became aware recently that there are still a considerable number of patients avoiding dental implants due to fear. Like most fears, the procedure itself is always much better in reality than it might be in the patient’s imagination. Some of the fear is due to lack of education about what it is, how it is done, and what to expect following the procedure. Sedation techniques are always available. Anytime an area is locally numbed, there is no feeling with which to experience any pain. Because there is such a small opening in the tissue, there is very little, if any, post-operative pain. Also, the bone itself has no feeling to start with. Simply, an implant is delivered through the small opening created by an implant drill. The tissue heals
around it initially, and even with just over the counter medications, there is very little pain following. Sometimes, a second procedure to uncover the implant is needed prior
to impression for the final tooth. This requires numbing of the implant area. Either way, with the uncovering or without, the remaining procedures require no numbing.
An impression attachment is placed on the exposed implant and lab records are made. The cover screw goes back on the implant until final delivery. At the final delivery appointment, the cover screw is removed, and the final attachment and crown are placed, completing the tooth replacement. This entire procedure can take anywhere from five months to a year, depending on the patient’s circumstances. Like any dental procedure, the hardest part appears to be getting over the fear of the injection. The long-term benefits are undeniable. The short term fear can be overcome with education and, if necessary, some form of sedation. Remember this acronym when facing fear: FEAR = Facts Enable Advantageous Results. James G. Jenkins, D.M.D. is the owner of Bluffton Dental Care in Bluffton.
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HEALTH
Radiation therapy in the treatment of prostate cancer By Paul Saconn CONTRIBUTOR
All but ignored in their early years, the prostate begins to loom large for men of a certain age. Frequently to blame is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), an enlargement of the gland – similar to a walnut in size, shape and weight – with an array of troublesome urinary-tract symptoms. It’s estimat- Dr. Paul Saconn ed that BPH plagues 50% of men between 51 and 60 and as many as 90% of those 80 and older. The prostate is also the site of a more worrying problem. Over his lifetime, one man in eight will develop prostate cancer. According to National Cancer Institute estimates, this year some 248,000 American men will be diagnosed with the disease. But the good news is, most will survive it. As with cancer in general, early diagnosis increases the likelihood of successful outcome. September’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month serves to remind men at average risk for prostate cancer to consider an annual prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening after 50. Though opinions differ on who will benefit from the simple blood test, a discussion with his primary care provider can help a man determine if the PSA screening is right for him. For a patient newly diagnosed with prostate cancer, the most important thing is to learn about the treatment options from physician specialists. Patients are generally assigned to risk groups that aid in determining optimal treatment strategies. For some, active surveillance or androgen deprivation therapy alone might be recommended, though these are not curative.
The potentially curative treatments include surgery and radiation therapy, which a patient should discuss with a board-certified urologist and a board-certified radiation oncologist, respectively, to decide on the most appropriate treatment strategy in his individual case. The decision will likely depend on a combination of factors, among them the extent and appearance of the tumor (its stage and grade); overall health and life expectancy; and comfort level with possible side effects. For instance, in the initial radiation therapy consultation at Beaufort Memorial New River Cancer Center, we would review a patient’s medical records; explain national guidelines for assessing radiation therapy as a treatment option; discuss what treatment entails; and encourage questions to ensure good understanding and allay fears. Either alone or combined with other therapies, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is used successfully for patients in all prostate cancer risk groups. During the non-invasive treatment, today’s advanced linear accelerators deliver powerful high-energy X-rays to prostate tumors with great precision, maximizing dosage while limiting exposure to surrounding tissue. As a result, urinary and gastrointestinal side effects are minimized. Radiation therapy typically consists of treatment sessions five days a week for four to nine weeks. Each session lasts about 15 minutes, though actual treatment time is considerably less. The patient meets regularly with the radiation oncologist and, over the course of treatment, gets to know the entire treatment team well, because we believe that inspiring trust and building relationships are as crucial to healing as the treatments themselves. Dr. Paul Saconn is a board-certified, fellowship-trained radiation oncologist at Beaufort Memorial New River Cancer Center in Okatie.
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WELLNESS
Noses, age and trauma: non-surgical treatment an option By E. Ronald Finger CONTRIBUTOR
Most people are fully aware of the result of trauma to the nose, both the resulting deformity and breathing problems. But what happens to noses with age? Unfortunately, cartilage in the body continues to grow with age, whether it’s the nose (mostly the tip), the ears, and even the cartilage part of the ribs. With severe nasal deformities from fractures, surgical treatment is generally the best solution, but not always the only solution. Improvements can often be made with what is called by some a “liquid” or “non-surgical nose job.” This is basically a process of injecting the various depressions with “fillers.” Often, dramatic changes can be made with fillers alone in a few minutes. The question usually arises as to how long it will last. My suggestion is to inject the nose with a filler that lasts between one and
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two years to see if the result is satisfactory; and if it is, then the next treatment can be injection with a filler that can last for five or more years. The shorter-lasting injection is usually a hyaluronic acid filler. An advantage of these fillers is they are reversable by injecting a special enzyme. The longer lasting filler is not reversible, which is the point of trying
the shorter acting filler first to see if the result is satisfactory. Generally, most noses are not perfectly straight, and this is most often noticed by patients when looking at their photos. Fillers can be effective at straightening some noses, e.g., by filling in certain depressions. What can be accomplished with fillers? Even the dreaded humps can be reduced by
elevation of the nose area between the eyes, called the root, and elevation of the tip of the nose. It’s very common for the tip of the nose to have insufficient projection, making the hump look larger. This combination of a filler in the nasal root and the tip can hide a significant nasal hump. Additionally, with age, the tip of the nose droops from growth of the cartilage of the nasal tip and loss of bone in the maxilla (the bone that houses the upper teeth). Some of this can be corrected with fillers but, if it is severe, the cartilage may need to be trimmed and the hump removed surgically. As with all cosmetic surgery, each patient is different, and the treatment must be individualized. Non-surgical nose treatments are often possible, and the recovery time is almost nonexistent. E. Ronald Finger, MD, FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon with offices in Savannah and Bluffton. fingerandassociates.com
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Wine & Food festival returns to island Sept. 9-18 A wine-lover’s tradition on Hilton Head Island has returned this month, a change from its original space on the festival calendar, but just as robust. The Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival will be held Sept. 9-17 at various venues, with a number of offerings in new locales. Previously held in March, the event was shut down midweek in 2020, with an earlier 2021 date also skipped. Highlights of the event will include Uncorked, in which guests bring their own special bottle of wine to share with friends, set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Marriott Courtyard. On Sept. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m., Movie Night at Park Plaza Cinema will include apps and wine and the film “Bottle Shock.” Sip & Stroll at the Shops at Sea Pines Center will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 15, with a variety of fine wines and a popup market of fine art.
Wile the Grand Tasting has sold out, the festival’s main event, the public tasting, is set for noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 18 at Lowcountry Celebration Park on Pope Avenue near Coligny Circle. More than 250 wines from around the world will be available for tasting. In addition to live entertainment and chefs in action, a beer garden will feature local craft beers. A silent auction will benefit the John and Valerie Curry Scholarship Fund.
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GIVING
Community foundations exist to build assets for future By Scott Wierman CONTRIBUTOR
One of the questions I’m most often asked is “What makes a community foundation different from other charities?” Though most people understand what other charities do, the breadth of community foundations’ operations, and the extensive charitable activities we underScott Wierman take, can make us hard to explain. One of the most distinct differences between community foundations and other charitable organizations is that we are not “end users.” When you donate to an organization with a single mission – one that serves children or rescues animals, for example – that organization uses your
donation directly for their programs and overhead. When you give to Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, your gift is allocated to one of our more than 400 funds. Or you can establish your own fund. From these funds, grants are made to nonprofit organizations. Most of our funds have a defined purpose or intent, established by the fund advisor, to support a particular cause or nonprofit. If you are inclined, you can designate your gift to one of these funds, or to a cause that is served by one of these funds. Alternately, you can donate to one of our general funds and we’ll use your gift as part of our larger, scheduled grant awards to nonprofit organizations in the Lowcountry. The decision of where these grant dollars go is made by a committee of local residents specifically charged with assessing the greatest needs in the community.
When people me ask why they should give through a community foundation instead of directly to a nonprofit, I tell them that giving through a community foundation pools their gift with many other gifts, amplifying the impact of their donation. Additionally, community foundations are public charities with a mission of serving the entire community. (For us, that means Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties.) We have extensive knowledge of which issues are most critical and which organizations are working to solve these problems, giving us a community-wide vision. Another distinction between community foundations and other nonprofits is that, unlike single mission nonprofits, community foundations exist to build permanent charitable assets. This provides an ongoing source of funding for a broad base of causes throughout the community – not just now, but in the future.
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Having this reserve makes us agile and able to change course as new challenges or opportunities arise. When Hurricane Matthew caused extensive destruction and when COVID-19 left families without food on their tables, we allocated dollars from one of our flexible endowment funds to address those needs. Moreover, we understand that the challenges facing our community today might not be the same challenges we’re forced to tackle 20 years from now. Endowment funds give our communities ongoing charitable capital to invest in the region. Community foundations are unique and complex. Our mission of building endowments ensures that we’ll be here to strengthen and improve our communities, both now and in the future. And that’s what sets us apart. Scott Wierman is the president and CEO of Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.
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FAITH
Prepare now to celebrate Jewish New Year, High Holy Days By Elaine Lust CONTRIBUTOR
Beginning at sundown Sept. 6, Rosh Hashanah is the celebration of the Jewish New Year. It’s an important holiday on the Jewish calendar and is the first of what is called the High Holidays (or High Holy Days), a 10day period that ends with Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year. On Rosh Hashanah, Jews from all over the world celebrate God’s creation of the world. Rosh Hashanah is two days long. During Rosh Hashanah, Jewish people ask God for forgiveness for the things we’ve done wrong during the past year. We also remind ourselves not to repeat these mistakes in the coming year. In this way, Rosh Hashanah is an opportunity to improve ourselves; it’s a holiday that helps us to become better people. All over the world, Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah in different ways. Holiday traditions can be different depending on where
you’re from and how your family celebrates. A special prayer service is held at synagogue. The shofar, a special instrument made from the horn of a kosher animal (usually a ram), is blown during the Rosh Hashanah service. Tzedakah, or giving charity to people in need, is also part of the holiday. Good deeds are done and charity is given in the hopes that God will seal our names in the Book of
Life, which brings the promise of a happy year to come. Sweets are eaten, such as applies dipped in honey. Yom Kippur, or Day of Atonement, most solemn of Jewish religious holidays, begins at sundown Sept. 15. This day is meant to expiate our sins and achieve reconciliation with God. Yom Kippur concludes the 10 days of repentance that began with Rosh Hashanah (New Year’s Day). The purpose of Yom Kippur is to effect individual and collective purification by the practice of forgiveness of the sins of others and by sincere repentance for one’s own sins against God. Jewish congregations spend the eve of
Yom Kippur and the entire day in prayer and meditation. On the eve of Yom Kippur, the Kol Nidre is recited. Kol Nidre is a declaration annulling all vows made during the course of the year insofar as they concern oneself (obligations toward others are excluded). Friends also ask and accept forgiveness from one another for past offenses on the evening before Yom Kippur, since obtaining forgiveness from one’s fellows signifies God’s forgiveness. There are three congregations in our area: Chabad of Greater Hilton Head, Temple Oseh Shalom and Congregation Beth Yam. Each celebrates the holidays with their own traditions and schedule. Contact them directly for more information about their services. L’Shanah Tovah – Happy and sweet new year. Elaine Lust has lived in the Lowcountry for 30 years, and worships at Temple Oseh Shalom and Chabad of Greater Hilton Head.
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FAITH
Don’t waste opportunities for growth through hardship By Bill Ward CONTRIBUTOR
Are you looking for a change in your life? Something to dramatically change your life? The New Testament book of James gives us some advice. Now, most reformed scholars agree it was James the brother of Jesus (the natural son of both Mary and Joseph) who wrote this book. He was very prominent in the New Testament church. James grew up with Jesus, was converted after Jesus’ resurrection, immediately began working with the apostles, and became the presiding elder of the Jerusalem church. James’ position in the church makes it very probable he wrote this book. So, it is safe to say James knew what he was talking about! In James 1:1-5, he says, “My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, because you know that the testing of your faith pro-
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duces endurance; and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you.” James tells us to “consider it nothing by joy” because trials infused with faith results in perseverance, and perseverance develops a thoroughly mature Christian who lacks nothing. But how do we do that? How do we face trials with joy? James wrote, “If any of you lacks wisdom, ask God.” We usually ask (pray) for strength, or grace, or even deliverance when going through trials. But James says we should pray for wisdom so we will not waste the opportunities to mature. The truth is, our lives would dramatically change if we saw our hardships, our sufferings, our trials as something God could use to help us have a deeper faith, and as something God could use for some OPEN MON. - FRI. • 9 AM TO 3 PM 2 Southwood Park Drive • Hilton Head, SC 29926 Next to Dunkin Donuts • 843.683.7770
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greater good in this world. We have been going through a lot lately as a community, nation and world. The pandemic has caused not only life and death concerns but also economic, political, and societal unrest. Around the world Afghanistan is falling apart, Haiti is under another disaster, and the border crisis is getting worse. Not to mention what might be happening to each of us on an individual level and with your own families! May we today ask for the wisdom to see how our faith can grow (even during trials) and to see how God can somehow miraculously use all that is happening for some kind of good in the world. I think James would tell us, “Brothers and Sisters, whatever you are going through – don’t waste it!” Rev. Dr. William Ward is the senior pastor at Providence Presbyterian Church on Hilton Head Island.
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NATURE’S WAY
Teaching children about nature can be bonding experience By Collins Doughtie CONTRIBUTOR
I know that somewhere along the line I mentioned that my daughter Camden, an orthodontist, her architect husband Andrew, and my two grandchildren Benjamin, 5, and Alice, 7, had decided to move to Bluffton from Charlottesville, Va. Like a dream come true, not only have they made the move, but karma stepped in and, of all things, while they were house-hunting my neighbor casually informed me that he was moving away. Talk about the theory that some things are just “meant to be,” they purchased his house and now reside 30 or so yards from my back door. For any of you grandparents out there, I can only imagine how jealous you must feel about now. So, I am now back in the child-rearing business and business is a booming. Both my daughter and her brother, Logan, are in their 30s and boy, have things changed with this newest generation. Back when my kids were young, computer games were limited to Pac Man and Space Invaders with the great outdoors taking up the majority of their free time. It didn’t take me long to figure out that my two grands already know more about computers than I do, even after my 30-something years sitting in front of one 12 hours a day in my advertising agency. Now retired, I don’t miss that lifestyle one bit. I have learned that on any given day out on the water, whether it’s fishing or simply
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Granddaughter Alice with a fish she caught.
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exploring, I learn more in an hour out there than I ever learned sitting in front of that computer screen. If you are wondering where I am going with this, it is how I might guide these youngsters away from the electronic world into the world of nature. In hindsight, I wish I had more children. Being the youngest of five and without a doubt probably the most troublesome for my folks, my parents never gave up on me. Giving credit where credit is due, my dad ingrained love for the ocean into my blood stream. We shared the most incredible and memorable moments in my life while fishing together out on the deep blue sea. No matter what the times threw at me and in turn I threw at him, it was on the water
that all was forgiven and our bond became unbreakable. Now with Benjamin and Alice a stone’s throw away, God willing, I can create such a bond with both of them by getting them outdoors as much as possible. Since they arrived, it has been rainy and unbearably hot, but between downpours I have been able to take them fishing a couple of times. I have learned that patience is the key with kids, especially younger children. If the fishing gets slow, I let them play with the live shrimp in the bait bucket or other live baits I have brought along. If you do this, they are happy as clams. Constantly telling them they are holding the rod wrong, or some other criticism, is the quickest way to turn them off to this marvelous sport. As for
my fishing excursions with my two newest understudies, I picked spots that, first, were in the shade and second, where they would have the best chance of getting a tug on their line. After showing them how to hook a live shrimp, their baits weren’t in the water for more than a minute when they both hooked up. Alice had a redfish, Ben had a trout and their shouts of glee could be heard the next county over. Before releasing the fish, they closely inspected their catches and hesitantly held the fish for a picture or two. In the next hour they caught more reds, more trout, some giant croakers and even caught three small mangrove snapper. When the biting slowed down, they spent the rest of our excursion handling the remaining live shrimp and mud minnows in our bait bucket. They had a ball, I had a ball watching them and, best of all, they can’t wait to do it again. Right now, I am about the luckiest grandpa on earth during these stressful times with Covid and such. Being outdoors with my daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren is the way to go. All that fresh air, a break from wearing a mask, and teaching a new way of life to my grands has me grinning from ear to ear. “Lucky,” you say? “Blessed” is a way better word. 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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COLLECTING
Old Hollywood is alive and well, right here in Bluffton By Jerry Glenn CONTRIBUTOR
A major collector and regular reader of this column invited me to visit his Hollywood screening room last week. Being a fan of The Golden Age, I quickly accepted. Over the past years I recall this man, “Jack,” visiting our shop, looking for quality unusual motion picture memorabilia. Upon reaching his home, I had no idea what to expect. Jack met me at the door, and we proceeded to a small office off the foyer. The walls were adorned with rare photos from the set of “Gone With the Wind.” This was just a preview of things to come. I was then advised a third party would join us shortly, and prior to that arrival, Jack told stories of his aspirations to become an actor. His first bit was in the play “Dracula” at the famous Wayside Theatre in Northern Virginia. One of the cast members included a very young Susan Sarandon. This venture did not last long, as Jack went on to another vocation in broadcasting, where he met Roy. After leaving Virginia, the two lost track of one another until some 30 years later, when they unbelievably ran into one another right here in Bluffton. Upon Roy’s arrival, I was treated to several great stories by each, including Roy’s job as an assistant on “The Dean Martin Show,” about which he told of side-splitting moments. After a quick hour of trading our stories,
These snapshots of Marilyn Monroe are from the private collection of “Jack,” and are among a plethora of Hollywood memorabilia in his home in Bluffton.
I noted Jack squirming in his chair, anxious to show us his collection. We came to a stairway to “the room,” and each step was filled with movie posters including “Casablanca” and many great Western-themed Tim Holt, Tom Mix, and other legendary films. At the top of the stairs, in true Hollywood style, Jack pushed a button and on a giant screen television the 20th Century Fox logo and musical theme came on. At that moment I knew I was in seventh heaven! This room, in orderly fashion, was jam packed with the likes of Gable, Harlow, Taylor, Gish, Powell, Clift, and hundreds of others. Hollywood was alive in photos, books, memorabilia and hun-
dreds of motion picture magazines. Jack stood there, watched both our reactions, and beamed. For the next three hours we pored over piece by piece and marveled at the quality and historic content displayed. While doing so, “Leave Her to Heaven” was playing on the screen, and Jack kept interrupting our viewing by saying “Isn’t she beautiful?” He was describing Gene Tierney, who we later found out was Jack’s favorite because of the movie “Laura.” By this time, I knew I was in the presence of one of the great collectors of my lifetime. When pressing Jack on what was his best piece he commented, “That’s like asking
who your favorite child is.” He sais, “I love it all,” but there is one piece of note, that being a four-page handwritten letter from Montgomery Clift, nicely framed. That letter has more substance than “the weather in California is nice.” The letter describes Clift’s dislike of a very famous fellow actor – words that Hedda Hopper would die for. It was now time to leave, and Jack said, “This is just the tip of the iceberg, as I have two closets filled with more!” This is a case of a professional collector, not just a person that gathers many items of interest, but one that has historic knowledge of every single piece. Jack can tell you the date, place, and cause of Tyrone Powers’ death. He would and still writes condolence letters to survivors of passing celebrities and receives responses from Nancy Reagan, George Bush, Charleston Heston, and dozens more. On a score of 10, Jack is a 10! I, as a very amateur historian, rate maybe a 5, but after a visit with Jack, I might now be a 6. Collecting is so much more than stacking up “stuff.” It can be an adventure that keeps you searching for the unknown. Jack and Roy, thank you for your wonderful stories that encourage me to continue to research my favorites. Upon leaving this little piece of Hollywood I was presented with the updated address of my favorite – Leslie Caron, who is celebrating both of our 90 years of age. Jerry Glenn, former owner of Legends and Reminisce gift shop, currently is appraising trading card collections.
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HOME
Backup generators: A smart choice for your home By Dave Miller CONTRIBUTOR
When the power goes out in your home during any season, you and your family are deprived of the comfort, enjoyment and security that you expect and deserve in your home. For this reason, many homeowners consider installing backup generators for their property. Now is the best time to consider having a generator, not only convenience during short power disruptions, but with hurricane and tropical storm season upon us, it might be the smartest tool to assist during lengthy power outages. Home generators have drastically advanced over the years. Compared to gasoline-powered portable generators that require you to drag out your equipment and pull start (a few times!) to get your power going before you plug in your essentials, modern home backup generators power on automatically.
Within seconds of a utility power disruption, your generator begins to restore power to your property. This means less fuss and worry between power loss and generator power restoration. Backup generators can use natural gas as a power supply as well. That means that whether you have two hours of downtime because of a thunderstorm or two weeks of no electrical service because of a hurricane,
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REAL ESTATE
Good tenants make real estate investment good as it can be By Larry Stoller CONTRIBUTOR
The Bluffton residential rental market is very strong. For residential rental property owners, one of the best ways to increase return on investment and property value is to get and keep good tenants. Good tenants will take care of your property and provide an ongoing source of income. Bad tenants can stop your cash flow, age your property faster and cause you to spend more money sooner than later for repairs and renovations. Tenant retention is also very important. When you lose a tenant, you lose cash flow while your property is vacant. Here are some suggestions for getting good tenants: • Use Apartments.com to find renters. A number of landlords that I have spoken to indicated that they obtained great results using Apartments.com. When you list the rental property, include house photos and
detailed information. • Don’t set rents too high. It’s best to keep rents a bit below the market rate, to attract a large pool of renters and find a good tenant. • Avoid scaring off good tenants by setting your rent too high. Use a comprehensive rental application. Include an authorization to allow a background check. Check all references. If an application is incomplete, those renters
might not be the right tenants for you. Here are some tips for keeping good tenants: • Use a South Carolina approved lease. Ensure that all lease provisions are clearly spelled out and that nothing pertaining to tenant and landlord obligations is questionable. Don’t forget to include the number of people allowed live in the property, and pet policy as well.
• Set a reasonable rent (and negotiate a win-win financial arrangement). If there is something extra that you want the tenants to do, like yard maintenance (and they are willing and able to do it), consider reducing the rent accordingly. • Stay on top of the maintenance. All properties will experience wear and tear. If the tenant informs you of a problem, don’t delay in responding. When renters see that repairs are completed in a timely manner, they will be more likely to take better care of your property. Be a good landlord. It is your responsibility to provide safe and well-maintained housing to your tenant. It’s the right thing to, you’ll make more money in the long run, and you will retain good tenants. Larry Stoller is a broker and Realtor with Real Estate Five of the Lowcountry. Larry@ RealEstateFive.com, RealEstateFive.com, SunCityOpenHouses247.com
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