Sept. 15, 2020 • Volume 23, Issue 18 • Complimentary • BlufftonSun.com
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INSIDE • Virtual learning ‘pods’ offer new options for students 10A • Bluffton Book Festival takes on different look 8A • ‘Queen of Monarchs’ helps conserve pollinators 16A • Learn about local history from the back of a bike 20A • Artist paints beauty of state flowers 24A
Communities of faith find new ways to reach congregations By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted every aspect of human life when the nation shut down in mid-March. That meant no large gatherings in churches – places where those of faith normally would seek solace in times of crisis. When the shutdown was mandated March 16 by Gov. Henry McMaster, first Pete Berntson said he prayed, then scrambled “to focus on virtual connections through live-streaming, daily email newsletters, Zoom sessions, and lots of phone calls and cards.” Berntson, pastor at Church of the Palms Methodist in Okatie, said his congregation reacted with “sadness and sense of loss, but also understanding. It was thought it would be a lot shorter duration than six-plus months.” “The initial reaction was very positive. Many of my members are senior citizens and have health concerns,” said Rev. Dr. Jon R. Black, pastor of Campbell Chapel AME Church in Bluffton. “In general, we do not view science and faith as being in opposition. Our members are appreciative of church leaders who follow science
during a pandemic.” The next step was ensuring that worship could continue somehow. A few parishes were ready. “For several years our worship gatherings have been live-streamed, so we were already in a position to be able to continue,” said Mark DeVaney, pastor at Cornerstone Church in Bluffton. “During the first few weeks, we hosted live services on Sunday, and then when we realized the shut-down would last longer than a few weeks, we started pre-recording our services and had live pastors and volunteers serving as hosts during the service. I guess you could say we didn’t miss a step other than meeting together in person.” Others found the decision to begin streaming services was made because of the pandemic. “When everything started shutting down, our session met and we just quickly closed down the church,” said Christine Herrin, pastor at Lowcountry Presbyterian Church in Bluffton. “What this whole pandemic did was kick us into realizing that we need to be doing live streaming in our sanctuary even after this is finished.” Herrin said the leadership wasn’t quite prepared for such a move, and relied on
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In this screen shot of a recent service, Pastor Juan Rivera brings a live-streamed message Sept. 6 to a few parishioners at Church of the Cross, and additional viewers on the church’s website and YouTube channel.
associate pastor Rev. Stephanie Dion, a young minister, for help. Dion got a new iPhone, did some research and figured out the format. “Without her I don’t know what we would have done,” Herrin said. Mike Sylvester, director of Youth Ministry and Formation at St. Gregory the Great
Catholic Church, said their services and programs were moved online. “Though the buildings closed in March, the church itself did not cease,” Sylvester said. “We moved many programs to what
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thrown into a unique situation in which they are still expected to meet academic requirements of learning at all levels? I have just read a press release from the S.C. Department of Education reporting that the statewide “Class of 2020 outperforms nation on Advanced Placement” exams – despite the obstacles of COVID-19. That speaks to the determination and perseverance of our students and their families. I can’t imagine going to school in the dining room (though that is where I work these days), but I hear from younger parents that it is a whole new world. So kids aren’t walking 5 miles uphill in the snow to get an education, but they still have challenges. From what I’ve seen and heard the first week of school, they are up to it and will shine in their own way. These students, teachers and parents are making history in a totally new way. They are to be commended for their mighty efforts.
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The business of the Town of Bluffton continues unabated despite the pandemic. Here’s a quick snapshot of Bluffton: Our 54-square-mile community has an estimated population of 24,000 to 27,000 residents. We are mostly a young, family-driven community, with 37 Lisa Sulka years old being the median age of our residents. The median cost of a home in Bluffton is $266,200. Here’s a look at the Town’s trajectory into the remainder of 2020. Despite this year’s economic fluctuations, new building construction remains robust in Bluffton. The Town’s economic development arm, the Don Ryan Center for Innovation, is providing free membership to any Bluffton business for a year. This is a part of the Town’s plan to help local businesses navigate this year’s unique challenges. For more details, please visit donryancenter. com. The Don Ryan Center for Innova-
tion recently moved into its permanent 3,000-square-foot facility in Buckwalter Place Commerce Park. Next door is the Buckwalter Place Park, with its inclusive playground equipment as well as a quiet, reflective corner where the Bluffton Veterans Memorial resides. The Martin Family Park, located on Boundary Street, is an open space, decorated with wood Adirondack chairs made for the outdoors. This is a perfect place for a good book or a future community movie night. The Wright Family Park and Calhoun Street Regional Dock is a spectator property, offering residents a beautiful view
and public access to the May River. Additionally, the Town also continues to install sanitary sewer, sidewalks and lighting to areas outside of planned communities that did not have the benefit of pre-planned infrastructure. These projects provide connectivity for our neighborhoods, businesses and public spaces as well as protection to our region’s natural resources. Together, Town Council and Town staff members continue to strive to enhance our community’s high quality of life for all who live, work and visit Bluffton. Lisa Sulka is the mayor of the Town of Bluffton. lsulka@townofbluffton.com
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Letter to the Editor To the Editor: As of this publication date, only 15 days remain for Beaufort County citizens to be counted in the 2020 Census. The Census is our government’s way of determining how billions of federal dollars go to communities for the next 10 years. Results also determine how many seats in Congress each state gets, and money for special education, teachers, and early childhood programs. High Census results pay for highway planning and construction, and grants for buses – something sorely needed
in our county; and those funds will provide money to protect our environment, prevent child abuse, provide hurricane assistance, and housing assistance for older adults – perhaps your parents, grandparents, or you. As of Aug. 26, the national response rate was 64.6%; in Minnesota, nearly 75% of its residents have completed the Census. But for South Carolina, it was a dismal 58.5%. Just 47.50% of Beaufort County residents had completed it, placing our county 36 among our state’s 43 counties. That means other communities will get the
benefits of higher completions, and we will not. Nearly $13 billion is on the line. Get everyone you know to complete the Census. Go to my2020Census.gov before it’s too late! Fill out the Census online, using any of 39 languages, or you can call these phone numbers: 844-330-2020 for English and 844468-2020 for Spanish. Patricia Felton-Montgomery President League of Women Voters of Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area
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SUN ON THE STREET
Appreciating highlights of school days ‘back then’ With this feature, we seek to capture a glimpse of what you and your neighbors have to say about a variety of topics, issues, events – and just plain fun ques-
Leslie Haas, Bluffton: “Music Appreciation in my freshman year of college was very inspiring and enriched the gratitude for classics I developed at a Vegas concert by Liberace in my early teens.”
tions. Normally, you might find us anywhere around the community with a camera and note pad, asking simple questions
Rose Fotia, Hilton Head Island: “Anatomy! I have always been amazed by the human body! What an incredible creation.”
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and looking for thoughtful answers. During this coronavirus pandemic, we are practicing social distancing and turned to social media to ask readers
Tom Szaroleta, Fleming Island, Fla.: “Religion Through Popular Music. I went to a Catholic high school, and this class taught me to actually pay attention to the lyrics of the songs I was hearing.”
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and followers: Still in “Back to School” mode, we want to know “What was your favorite class or subject in school – any year – and why?”
Lynn Felder, Winston-Salem, N.C.: “American Poetry at USC with incredible teacher. It turned out to be African American Poetry, and I was one of two white people in the class. It was fabulous!”
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Sarah Joey Clemmons, Bluffton: “Junior year of high school, International Relations, because of a great teacher! Teachers make the world go ’round and move forward!”
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CHURCH from page 1A Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI called, the ‘digital continent,’” meaning the internet. Churches are not only a source of spiritual support but community outreach – a face-to-face assistance for earthly needs. Many of those programs had to be canceled or changed. “Outreach had to become innovative – a combination of internet interactions and guarded personal visits to the Latino Community,” said Pastor Juan Rivera, Hispanic and Latino Missioner of Church of the Cross in Bluffton. “For many in this community, the church’s assistance was the only thing they could count on.” Campbell’s congregation found themselves with their hands full. “Our outreach ministries have greatly expanded since the COVID-19 pandemic. We were one of the initial partners of the Faith 4 Hope restaurant stimulus program,” said Black, who has several 501(c)(3) programs on the church campus. “The Bluffton Community Soup Kitchen numbers have soared. We also brought the Farmers to Family Program to Campbell Chapel.” Black said more than 1,430 USDA food boxes are distributed weekly through the farmers program. “A Call to Action has been distributing Covid-19 Essential Boxes filled with hand sanitizers, paper towels, Clorox wipes and items that are necessary to keep families safe,” Black said. “We have become the church without walls.” Cornerstone had to halt hosting Family Promise (which now places those families in a local hotel) and Lowcountry Youth Wind Symphony, and has asked Boy Scouts and Alcoholics Anonymous not meet inside the building until further notice. “We knew we couldn’t do hands-on volunteering,” Herrin said, “but we knew that we could encourage members to give more money directly to places like Bluffton Self Help, Agape in Hardeeville – places that respond to people who lost jobs, who were hungry.” A few churches have slowly returned to a very restrictive form of in-person worship supported with church maintenance teams stringently applying all of the CDC protocols. “Our maintenance and facilities team has worked tirelessly adding signage, directional arrows for flow, extra hand sanitizing stations and more in an effort to stay
vigilant. We have closed every other pew and are limiting the number of parishioners in each row to ensure social distancing,” said Sylvester. “Since the resumption of the celebration of public masses at the end of May, we have seen our families slowly return. About half of our current weekend masses now have overflow seating in our Parish Life Center where the mass is livestreamed.” At Cornerstone, the return to live worship began June 28. “We tried to be slow in our return and have worked to keep people connected,” said DeVaney. “We continue our live-stream on Sunday with someone serving as an online host, and we want everyone to know that whether they are in person or online, we are grateful they are connecting with us.” Streaming church services, regular phone calls, emails and Zoom sessions kept parishes together – mostly. For many there is something missing in distance worship. “Our members miss the physical fellowship,” said Black. “Our worship tradition is full of physical expressions of living in community such as hugs, kisses on the cheek and robust handshakes. While virtual worship is helpful, it lacks the physicality we are accustomed to.” The other faith leaders agreed. “I think the most difficult part for me and many of the people I know is missing the personal connections with people. I missed seeing the expressions on people’s faces,” said DeVaney. “I missed the handshakes and pats on the back. I missed being able to hug someone who is going through a hard time. I missed hearing the church sing and worship and applaud how great our God is.” There were some positives discerned through the pandemic. On the practical side, Herrin said the situation brought a loss of connection and community, but kicked her church into the 21st century, reaching out to her parish with more than live-streamed church services. For Rivera, there was one sure observation. “That there’s still plenty of love to go around and that people are not as ‘lonely’ as they think,” he said. Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.
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Virtual learning ‘pods’ a new option for students, parents
ANGELA ROSSILLO
Older students work at the dining room table at the home of Angela Rossillo, who has four students of her own. Rossillo provided baskets and folder bins for each student.
By Amy Coyne Bredeson CONTRIBUTOR
The COVID-19 pandemic has put parents in a difficult position, to say the least. Just as they did in the spring, parents again have to oversee their children’s daily schoolwork on top of their regular jobs. While some parents are able to supervise their children’s learning at home, others are sending their children to centers, such as Limitless Pediatric Solutions and the Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton, for the school day. Some have hired people to work with their children at home. And some have decided to share the responsibility with other parents. In early August, Bluffton mom Mikaelah Seifrit organized a public group on Facebook to connect parents who were interested in forming “microschooling pods.” The Virtual School Pods Bluffton group had 808 members at the time this story was published. “It broke my heart seeing all of the upset and stressed out parents the day that the Board of Education made the announcement of the school closure,” said Seifrit, who works full time running her two businesses, Southern
Grace Interiors and Grace Home Decor. “I thought, if it takes a village, then let’s form one.” The idea was that parents would take turns overseeing virtual school for small groups of children of similar ages. That would give working parents more time to work and would give all the parents a break. Unfortunately, Seifrit has been unable to find a pod for one of her two children. While some parents have coordinated learning pods for the school day, others have organized groups just for the socialization aspect. With public playgrounds closed and no face-to-face school, many young students are desperate for play dates. “It appears that many parents have found solutions (through the local Facebook group),” Seifrit said. One of those Bluffton parents was Angela Rossillo. After 20 years of teaching, Rossillo retired in June. Upon learning that school would begin virtually this year, a few parents asked if she would help their children during the school day. Soon she had 14 children in her pod, four of
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PODS from page 10A whom are her own. With two decades of teaching experience under her belt, Rossillo is well-prepared for the school year. Since her three oldest children are in middle school, they can mostly work independently in their bedrooms while Rossillo works with the other children, who range from kindergarten through fifth grade. From her teaching experience, Rossillo knows that the youngest children need help during lessons and the older ones need help after lessons. That helps her manage her time. The children can be dropped off at 7:45 a.m. and must be picked up by 5:15 p.m. weekdays. Recess will take place in Rossillo’s backyard and at the playground next door to her house. For 12 weeks, a sign language teacher will visit for some extracurricular development at 3 p.m. Fridays. “I figure I can supplement instruction where they may need additional support, help with their assignments,
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Younger students work independently in the living room at the Rossillo home.
and have their homework done so their parents don’t have to worry when they get home from work,” Rossillo said. As far as preventing the spread of COVID-19, Rossillo said she requires the children to wash their hands with
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Students in the virtual school pod at the Rossillo home can also get some fresh air and exercise at recess on the family trampoline.
antibacterial soap as soon as they arrive in the morning and before lunch. She has an immune booster in the humidifier, which runs every day. She has asked parents to give their children vitamins to boost their immune systems, and
she will provide fresh fruit for them to snack on daily. Amy Coyne Bredeson of Bluffton is a freelance writer, a mother of two and a volunteer with the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance.
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Bluffton Book Fest will look, feel, sound different this year By Glenda Harris CONTRIBUTOR
This year, instead of a weekend street festival in Old Town, the Bluffton Book Festival will be a live streaming, on-going event online from Sept. 17 to Nov. 21. That is more than two months of opportunities to see and hear a broad array of distinguished speakers and best-selling authors talk about their work, participate in panel discussions, and offer workshops. From the comfort of their own homes, participants will have access to rich and varied content with the many programs planned for the fifth anniversary celebration of this popular event. The festival kicks off with the first of four keynote and discussion sessions at 6 p.m. Sept. 17 with a two-hour live stream featuring Susan Abulhawa, author of “Against the Loveless World.” An autographed copy of her book is included in the ticket price as well as a
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On Oct. 10, keynote speakers James Patterson and Kwame Alexander will talk about children’s literature, and Sally Sue Lavigne, owner of a children’s book store, will moderate a panel discussion. Actor and author Eriq La Salle is slated for a Nov. 12 discussion on the mystery and thriller genre, and a panel discussion moderated by columnist David Lauderdale will feature local and regional mystery authors. There are 11 virtual events planned in all, covering fiction, memoir writing and poetry, as well as two workshops to learn more about publishing one’s own book. November brings workshops for writers of short stories, poetry and fiction. Workshops include guidance for writing and getting manuscripts published. Many of these events are free, and all require registration. For more information, registration and a full schedule, visit BlufftonBookFestival.com. Glenda Harris is a freelance writer and editor, nature lover and aspiring novelist.
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Queen of Monarchs’ helps replenish population of pollinators By Leslie Haas CONTRIBUTOR
The Monarch Butterfly, biologically known as Danaus Plexippus, is a milkweed butterfly. It is thought that the name “Monarch” was acquired because it is considered to be the most beautiful butterfly, or the “king” of butterflies. Six years ago, Sun City resident Debbie Spies Lacovara began raising butterflies by buying caterpillars and milkweed by mail. “After that season I decided to grow my own milkweed and allow nature to take its course,” Lacovara said. Monarch caterpillars depend on milkweed, so Lacovara has grown it from seed as well as purchased at local nurseries. Female Monarch butterflies will seek out milkweed and begin laying eggs on it around April. Since there are so many creatures that love eggs and baby caterpillars, Lacovara starts by carefully collecting the eggs which will typically hatch within four or five days into the larva, or caterpillar stage. For their protection, all raising is done
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Monarch butterflies rest safely in Debbie Lacovara’s protected enclosure before they are released.
indoors and starts with supplying the caterpillars with fresh milkweed in covered bowls which are cleaned twice a day. When they get larger, they are transferred to net enclosures. The caterpillar stage lasts about two weeks until they attain full growth, and attach themselves to the top of the enclosure with silk to transform into the third stage of pupa
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A Monarch chrysalis hangs from the netting in a protected enclosure.
or chrysalis. Finally, they undergo a continuous process of metamorphosis for about 10 to 15 days before emerging as butterflies. “I originally started this as just a hobby but now it’s a matter of conservation, as well as a teaching tool for my fellow neighbors,” Lacovara said. Raising Monarchs boosts their survival rate in the wild by about 90%. One of the most important considerations before deciding to raise Monarchs is having
sufficient milkweed to support their voracious appetites. Lacovara met a woman locally who also raises them and shared about 50 caterpillars when she began running short on milkweed one month. Quite a few neighbors now grow milkweed to share and a few have become fellow “raisers” which enables them to “babysit” when someone goes on vacation. “I used to be very meticulous about records, recording every release by sex but I had such a busy Luna Moth season this year I just kept a mental count,” Lacovara said. The highest count was 256 releases in one summer, with 100 during September. So far, she has released between 80 and 90 this year “with many, many more to go.” Lacovara admits that after quite a few years the whole process is still fascinating and she loves to hear that people have butterflies flying around their yard. Thanks to her hard work and that of other dedicated Sun City residents, the community is even more beautiful. Leslie Haas is a resident of Sun City Hilton Head.
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Bluffton bike taxi cycles to downtown locations, old and new By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR
Bluffton’s newest partnership is free, friendly and faster than walking. The Bluffton Bike Taxi, owned by native son Trey Snow, will take residents and visitors to The Promenade, to the shops and restaurants in Old Town, and on a leisurely ride past historic sites. “Bluffton’s always had a legacy of supporting the small private business owners,” said Snow, “and I thought it might create a unique way for people to experience what the cultural district had to offer.” The historic district transportation partnership is part of Bluffton’s efforts to support tourism. “The town, through hospitality tax funds, is excited to partner with Bluffton Bike Taxi to offer more accessibility to the restaurants, stores and businesses in the Historic District,” Town Manager Marc Orlando said in a recent press release. The taxis (there are currently three
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Bike Taxi driver and tour guide Mike Lemire waits for his next customer in a parking space near Wright Family Park on Calhoun Street.
in the fleet) operate from 5 to 9 p.m. four nights a week – Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday – from taxi stands at both the Wright Family Park on Cal-
houn Street and the Martin Family Park on Boundary. The convenience of parking at those two sites at peak dinner hours makes
it even easier to dine out or enjoy a leisurely ride through the historic district. The taxi will also drop off and pick up anywhere in that area. “I thought it could blend in with everything – from our historic structures that have been preserved to mixing with the dinner scene and social nightlife,” Snow said. Part-time driver Mike Lemire said he and his colleagues take a local history course at the Heyward House – complete with a quiz – so that they can give visitors some insight into the town’s history. When vacationing on Key West, Lemire and his wife used bike taxis all the time and used to joke that when he retired, he was going to own one. When he saw Snow’s ad on social media, he jumped at the opportunity to be part of it. “We can offer riders anything from delivery at one of the shops or restaurants to a full tour,” Lemire said. “Wherever
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Noteworthy • Local businesses with brick and mortar shops and larger facilities can dramatically cut costs on energy and maintenance costs with Dominion Energy’s energy efficient programs — which is the focus of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce’s next virtual Lunch and Learn Series scheduled for noon Sept. 16. The 60-minute Zoom video conference will cover Dominion Energy’s Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) and EnergyWise for Businesses. The event is free and open to the public. Those interested must register at bit.ly/LightingLunchandLearn. Dominion Energy South Carolina representatives, along with Joel Rudicil of LED Lowcountry, will discuss: How to qualify for the energy savings program; How to apply for a retrofit; and How cost savings and lighting incentives are determined. The SBES program is designed for small business and nonprofit customers with five or fewer electric service accounts and an annual energy use of 350,000 kWh or less.
• The Bluffton Artisan Market, an open-air shopping event with live music that features local makers, continues from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturdays Sept. 19, Oct. 3, Oct. 17 and Nov. 14 in the Southern Barrel parking lot in Buckwalter Plaza in Bluffton. A two-day Christmas market will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 27-28. Lowcountry Made is a promotional organization that represents a collective of Lowcountry artists, artisans, and entrepreneurs creating in the Lowcountry. They promote their “shop small” agenda with an online directory, maker to shopper newsletter, special events, and wholesaling representation. The organization’s goal is to provide opportunities for local makers to help their brands succeed whatever each maker’s goals may be. • The World Affairs Council of Hilton Head will host Ambassador Douglas Lute in a Zoom webinar Oct. 2 10 a.m. His topic is “How the West Lost its Way.” Ambassador Lute is the former United
States Permanent Representative to the North Atlantic Council, NATO’s standing political body. He is currently President of Cambridge Global Advisors LLC; the Robert F. McDermott Distinguished Chair of Social Sciences at the United States Military Academy, West Point; and Senior Fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. The presentation is free for WACHH members; non-members may attend at $10 per guest. Guests may register at wachh.org/event-3840607. World Affairs Council of Hilton Head is a 501(c)(3) non-partisan organization that takes no political positions. Its mission is to keep members abreast of developments in international affairs, including U.S. national interests, through educational programming. For information: 843-384-6758 or https://wachh.org
Inn & Suites, 12 Park Lane on Hilton Head Island. In this interactive workshop, Chip Collins, broker-in-charge and listing specialist of Collins Group Realty, will lay out a plan of action for the downsizing process. He will discuss the real estate market today and how to put your best foot forward for a successful sale. In addition, attendees will gain key takeaways about valuable home repairs and updates, and perhaps most importantly, how to get rid of “stuff.” Registration is free and space is limited; sign up at CollinsGroupRealty.com/ Workshop. Social distancing guidelines provided by the CDC will be followed. Refreshments, masks and hand sanitizer will be available.
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TAXI from page 20A they want me to go, I take them.” Along the route, he shares some details, such as the story of honey bees that are firmly ensconced in the roof of Church of the Cross (the church harvests and sells Holy Honey). Or the one about the brothers who had to build a brick wall through the middle of Seven Oaks, the house they shared, because their wives hated each other. Or the fact that the South Carolina flag hanging in front of the Heyward House has no palmetto tree. “We’re far from experts but we get a good dose of that from the experts,” Snow said. If the bike taxi isn’t at the stand, call 843-707-6807 or email Trey@BlufftonBikeTaxi.com. Be patient – the driver will be on the way. More information is at blufftonbiketaxi.org. “It’s faster than walking around, but it allows us to cover more ground touring with visitors rather than their taking up the whole day walking the same route,” said Snow. “We’re not too fast and just slow enough to really absorb things. We
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Bike Taxi driver and tour guide Mike Lemire talks about Bluffton history and highlights while pedaling around Old Town.
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Artist captures beauty of 50 state flowers in exhibit From Alabama’s camellia to Wyoming’s Indian Paintbrush, Penny Healy shows love for her country one state flower at a time. The local artist captured all 50 state flowers and seascapes for her upcoming art exhibit, “USA From Sea to Shining Sea,” at The Society of Bluffton Artists (SOBA) gallery. The exhibit will run Oct. 4-30, with an opening reception from 3-5 p.m. Oct. 11 at the gallery, located at 6 Church St. in Old Town Bluffton. Masks will be required, along with other social distancing best practices. The SOBA gallery limits to six people at a time in the gallery. Refreshments and networking will be available on the gallery’s porch. Healy has a strong background in the creative arts. One of her pieces will be showcased at the National Association of Women Artists (NAWA) Juried Show, “Earth to Sky,” from Sept.
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Lane. Healy’s work has been displayed at the Christ Church Art Gallery in
Charlotte, N.C., the Pompano Beach Club in Bermuda, and the Junior League of Boston 45th Anniversary Show House, The Nathaniel Allen House in West Newton, Mass. Healy painted on and off for decades before painting full-time. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in design from the Rochester Institute of Technology. She also studied at Richmond College in London, England. Originally from Massachusetts, Healy enjoyed painting a variety of New England subjects along with inspiration from her travels abroad. Her paintings span a broad range of styles, from oil street scenes of Boston and New York to colorful acrylic abstracts. In addition to being a member of SOBA, she’s also a member of the Art League of Hilton Head and NAWA in New York, Boston and South Carolina. For more information, visit sobagallery.com or call 843-757-6586.
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Works by women artists group on exhibit at Art League “Earth to Sky,” a juried art exhibition by the South Carolina chapter of National Association of Women Artists, is on display in the gallery at Art League of Hilton Head through Sept. 26. The organization, an elite group of 47 painters, mixed media artists, sculptors and photographers, is showcasing juried member works inspired by the beauty and solitude of land and sky. The artists and their works represent an eclectic mix of styles and media. From bright and bold to monochromatic and somber, from naturalistic to abstract, the pieces all celebrate our vast earth and beautiful skies. NAWA is made up of more than 800 professional women artists. Works done by NAWA members are included in collections at The Smithsonian Institution Archives, The Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Library of Congress, and other American institutions. Art League Gallery is dedicated to providing as safe an environment as possible. To
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Business Briefs • Ryan Hill, M.D. has joined Coastal Pain and Spine in Bluffton. Dr. Hill received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University or Arkansas. He is board certified in anesthesiology and recently completed a fellowship in pain management at the University of Miami. Ryan Hill Dr. Hill has 12 years’ experience in private practice anesthesia. Dr. Susan Cramer is the owner of Coastal Pain and Spine. The practice is located at 38 Sheridan Park Circle, Suite F. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday. For more information, call 843-757-6744. • Vic Neeley has opened Plantation Cafe Buckwalter at 20 Discovery Drive in Buckwalter Place in Bluffton. This is the third location of Plantation Cafe, which first opened in 1974 on Hilton Head Island. The new restaurant will serve breakfast and lunch, with hours from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit plantationcafeanddeli.com or call 843-815-5550.
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• Collins Group Realty recently announced the promotion of three staff members across their two locations. Annette Rothwell was promoted to director of operations in her fifth year with the company. She manages and directs the daily operations of Collins Group Realty, including human resources, policies and procedures, and team development.
Julie Smythe is now the company’s success manager, following four years as client concierge. She provides direct support, resources and guidance in the interaction between our clients and our team of real estate specialists in order to assure the most successful service, transactions and results possible. Taylor Brunn, office manager of the company’s Bluffton office, has a new dual role, adding closings coordinator to her daily responsibilities. Not only is she managing the operation of the Bluffton office, she is also assisting clients in the closing process alongside closings manager Taylor Brunn Karen Lesch. Collins Group Realty is a leading real estate firm with offices in Hilton Head Island and Bluffton. For more information, visit collinsgrouprealty.com. • After a 14 year career with Del Webb and Pulte Homes at Sun City Hilton Head, Eric Elder has joined The Network Realty Services & Associates. With more than 450 sales in Sun Hilton Head, Elder will continue to specialize in Sun City Hilton Head, as well as other Eric Elder area active adult communities. Elder has established himself as a customer-focused innovator and expert in Sun City and has been consistently ranked as a top-producing agent for Del Webb and Pulte. Elder also gained expertise with Marriott International and Elder & Company, his family-owned real estate company, where he learned the business from the ground up. He was born and raised in Oklahoma, then went to the University of Arkansas, where he met his wife. They moved to South Carolina in 1998. Elder can be reached at 843-290-3008 or eric.elder1@outlook.com, or visit TheNetworkSC.com.
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Business Briefs • R. Scott King, D.O. has joined the Hilton Head Regional Physician Network at New River Urology, alongside Michael J. Langley, MD and Eric S. Gwynn, MD. Dr. King earned his medical degree at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed the urological surgery res- R. Scott King idency at the Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. King is a member of the member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and the American Urological Association. Dr. King and his family moved to the Lowcountry in August.
• Verity Investment Partners, a boutique investment advisory firm serving individual investors and their families, has been named as one of the 2020 Top 300 Registered Investment Advisors in the country by Financial Times. The list recognizes top independent RIA firms from across the U.S. Paula and Will Verity founded Verity Investment Partners 18 years ago in Beaufort. The employee-owned firm that began with just a few clients has since grown its base of operations to Edwards, Colo., and San Antonio, Texas. Today, Verity’s 10 team members serve clients across the United States with $565 million in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2019. For more information, visit verityvip. com.
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LEGAL
Can a mortgaged property be placed in a trust? By Brian Treacy CONTRIBUTOR
The answer is yes, you may always place your home, even while there is a mortgage on it, in a revocable living trust. Remember that a revocable living trust is an estate planning tool. Upon your death, the property you place in the trust continues to be held by the trust, but the Brian Treacy trustee can distribute the assets of the trust without going through the probate process. If your home has a mortgage on it, it can be placed in the trust and your surviving family members do not have to go through the probate process. This is a huge benefit to your surviving family members. Federal law prevents a mortgage company from denying you the right to use a revocable trust as an estate planning tool. What if you already have a trust and a mortgaged home is in it. Can a home be re-financed? The short answer is yes, you can refinance your home held by your revocable living trust. However, the lender might require a few additional steps to complete the refinancing. Along with the application and financial documents you may have to submit, your lender might want the home transferred out of the trust to the name of the owner(s) as part of the refinance transaction. This requirement is based on the mistaken belief that the lender cannot foreclose on the real property, if the loan is not repaid, if the trustee(s) of a revocable living trust signed the refinancing paperwork instead of the owner(s). Because most revocable living trusts grant the trustee(s) the power to encumber
trust assets, including the home, you may want to point out to the lender that this step is unnecessary, or try to find a lender who is willing to accept the trustee(s) signing the refinancing paperwork. If this is not possible, an attorney can prepare a deed transferring the home out of the trust for the purpose of refinancing, and transfer the deed back into your trust once the refinancing is complete. The trustee(s) will sign the first deed taking the home out of the trust, and the owner(s) will sign the second deed placing the home back into the revocable living trust. Alternatively, the lender may require an Attorney’s Opinion letter declaring the trust is an active, valid, legal trust entity under state law. Under either alternative, it is likely you will need to contact an estate planning attorney to get you through the re-finance process if your house is in your trust. Tip: If the lender insists on transferring the home out of the revocable living trust, it is extremely important to ensure your home is transferred back into the trust after the refinancing is completed. If you neglect to transfer the home back into the trust, you will lose the benefits of having your home owned by a trust. These benefits include ease of management during life and avoiding probate at the owner(s)’ death. If your home is not owned by your trust at your death, the home would be transferred back into the trust under the provisions of your pour over will. (A pour over will is a “safety net” that if an asset is left out of the trust, it automatically transfers to the previously established trust upon your death.) However, the will must still be probated. One of the sole purposes of creating a trust is to avoid the probate process. Brian T. Treacy is an elder law and estate planning attorney, and owner of Elder Law & Estate Planning Center in Bluffton. hiltonheadelderlaw.com
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LEGAL
It’s good to trust beneficiaries, and better to verify actions By Mark F. Winn CONTRIBUTOR
Trust but verify” is a practical, reality-based point of view on how to deal with foreign powers. Ronald Reagan made the statement wellknown when he was describing the relationship of the United States with the Soviet Union back in the 1980s. In essence, he was saying we trust the Mark F. Winn Soviet Union, but we require proof that our trust is not misplaced. And so it goes with estate planning. Let’s say you have directed your assets, once you and your spouse are gone, to go to your daughter “in trust.” You have given your daughter the role as trustee and beneficiary. The standard she has to follow in making distributions is for her needs related to health and maintenance in her accustomed manner of living. You have also inserted a spendthrift clause which will serve to insulate the trust assets from attack in the event she is sued for anything from a car accident to divorce. Let’s further say that you have dictated that upon her passing, what is left will go to her children. You also direct that if her children are under age 30 when they inherit, that they will have their share held in trust until they attain age 30. Now, who will serve as trustee for those grandchildren? If you name the natural parent – which we do in probably 80% of the cases where the issue is raised – then it might be wise to consider naming a “trust protector” who will make sure the natural parent is acting properly. So, let’s consider that Robert and Jennifer have one child, Samantha. Samantha has one child named Sam. Samantha’s husband is Frank. Robert and Jennifer could state that if Samantha passed, her share would go to Sam in trust for his health and education until
he turns age 30. They could also direct that Frank would be the trustee, but as trustee he would have the mandatory obligation to report bi-annually to an independent third party of all receipts and disbursements from the trust. Let’s say they have required Frank to report bi-annually to their lawyer, James, who will be that third party. Now, that is a situation of trusting Frank but also wanting to verify his actions are faithful to the terms of the trust. Here, Robert and Jennifer have chosen to trust Frank in that unlikely circumstance, but they have also built into their plan a check against his authority. This check is oversight to verify his actions. Since Frank needs to report bi-annually of all receipts and disbursements to James, the odds are increased dramatically that Sam’s funds will be properly managed for his benefit. Now, that’s good planning. When there is no oversight, then power can become absolute, in a sense. When power becomes absolute, there can be corruption. And so the moral of the story is, when planning your estate you can trust your inlaws and you can trust their judgment, but it is wise to be realistic like Ronald Reagan was with the Soviet Union. 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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Learn about candidates at virtual forums The League of Women Voters of the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton area and the Beaufort League have joined together to plan and host a series of online forums, via Zoom conference, featuring local candidates for office. The forums include: • Beaufort County Board of Education Candidate Forum, 6 p.m. Sept. 17 • S.C. State Senate Candidates Forum, 10 a.m. Sept. 19 • Hilton Head Island Town Council Forum (Wards 1, 3 and 5), 7 p.m. Sept. 21. LWV has long been seen in the nation as the foremost and most esteemed organization for voter education and registration since 1928, when the League held the first Meet the Candidates national radio broadcast in the United States. In recent years, citizens have used the League’s VOTE411 technology to register
to vote, find their polling sites, and learn the positions of candidates running for office at federal, state, and local levels. This election season is no different. The forums are free and open to the public by visiting lwvhhi.org to register for each event. Find more information about candidates at VOTE411.org.
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What precautions are being taken to appropriately protect your residents on campus? Our facility follows all CDC and SCDHEC guidelines to ensure the safety of residents. Among the precautions taken are: • Assisted Living team members trained in universal • Our Assisted Living team members wear appropriate • Schedule appointments to virtually connect residents and isolation precautions Personal Protection Equipment at all times. with family and friends during limited visitation • Frequent cleaning and disinfectant always. • Social distancing during all activities and dining Should we still consider moving our loved one to assisted living or memory care during this time? If your loved one is showing signs like forgetting medications, needs assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, frequent falls, or hospitalizations, it is absolutely a good decision to consider assisted living for them during this unique time. If your loved one lives independently and your ability to provide care and support is limited, then assisted living at Palmetto’s is a great resource for your family.
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HEALTH
Memorial Health acquires new robotic surgery system September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and Memorial Health is pleased to be the first hospital in Georgia to perform urological surgery using the innovative single port (SP) robotic surgery system. This new surgical robot was used in its first procedure, a prostate surgery, Sept. 4. The da Vinci SP robotic surgery system allows the surgeon to perform complex surgeries with a small, single incision, making the procedures even more minimally invasive. This next generation system requires fewer incisions and will benefit urology surgery patients. At this time, the SP is FDA approved for urologic and ENT surgeries. “Traditional prostate surgery techniques require larger incisions and can result in increased post-operative pain and side effects,” said urologist Dr. Michael Cox. “Being able to perform prostate surgery in a less invasive procedure will help provide the best possible patient outcomes.” Memorial Health launched its robotics
Some members of the surgical team posed with the new robot on its first day in operation. From left are Debbie Flowers, Josh Browder, Caitlin Godbold, Dr. Michael Cox and Dr. Andrew Michigan.
program in 2010 and continues to be a leader in bringing the latest robotic technology to the region. Earlier this year, the hospital launched a new robotic-assisted bronchoscopy platform for early detection of lung cancer as well as a new surgical robot for custom knee replacements. In May of this year, Memorial celebrated
the one-year anniversary of its dedicated Minimally Invasive Surgery Center. Surgeons have now performed more than 2,100 robotic procedures in these surgical suites. “Robotic-assisted surgery offers many benefits for patients,” said Dr. Oliver Whipple, bariatric surgeon and president of the Medical Staff. “In our experience, patients who have had robotic surgery experience less pain, shorter recovery times, and improved outcomes.” “We’re excited to have this new surgery system for our patients. It shows our continued commitment to bring the latest technology to our region,” Cox said. Memorial Health provides the region’s only Level I trauma center for the most acute illness and injuries, as well as dedicated children’s, cancer and heart hospitals to serve a 35-county area in southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina. For more information, visit memorialhealth.com.
T H E RE ’S MO RE TO OU R STO RY Throughout these difficult times, it is imperative you know that you are not alone. We continue to provide counseling services for our community amidst the uncertainty of this pandemic. Our Bereavement Team is hosting virtual sessions for New Beginnings, New Hope, Survivors of Suicide, as well as the Harper Project Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Groups. All are welcome to join each of these programs. Charlie Tyler, M. Div Spiritual Counselor
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Berl Davis named chair of Don Ryan Center board Berl Davis has been appointed chairman of the board of directors for the Don Ryan Center for Innovation. Davis previously served as the board’s vice chairman. Davis is the president and CEO of Palmetto Electric Cooperative Inc., where he is respon- Berl Davis sible for overseeing and managing the entire operation of the Cooperative. He has spent his entire career within the utility industry, joining Palmetto Electric in 1988. He was named president and CEO in 2014, and brings to his new role his expertise with community infrastructure and how local utilities can work together with economic development
projects. Davis also is a member of a number of national and local organizations. He is actively involved with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). He is on the board of directors and executive committee for Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. (CEPCI), the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina (ECSC), and Cooperative Electric Energy Utility Supply (CEEUS) companies. He graduated from Clemson University with a degree in electrical engineering, and is also a graduate of the NRECA Management Internship Program at the University of Nebraska. Davis has lived in Bluffton since 1992.. For more information, including DRCI’s free annual membership this year, visit donryancenter.com.
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WELLNESS
Special crisis training helps bridge gap with understanding By Laura Kaponer CONTRIBUTOR
For a long time there existed a friction between law enforcement and those with mental health issues. The friction was rooted in a misunderstanding on both ends. In 2004, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) SC implemented a program to held build a Laura Kaponer bridge between these two communities. The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), originally known as The Memphis Model, was first developed in 1988 and has since spread throughout the country. The CIT program includes members of law enforcement, mental health and addiction professionals, individuals
who live with mental illness and-or addiction disorders, their families, and other advocates. Unfortunately individuals with mental disorders can end up in the criminal justice system because of the lack of understanding regarding their illness-related behaviors. The CIT program encourages an alternative to aid in access to much-needed medical treatment by altering the interactions between those with mental illnesses and the first responders. There is an emphasis on safety regarding all parties involved. Research shows higher success rates in serious crisis situations within communities that actively participate in the CIT Program. Sherri Cloud, NAMI SC CIT Director explains, “South Carolina started the five-day CIT trainings in 2004. Currently we average about 20-24 five-day CIT trainings a year. Of course, that’s
in a year without COVID-19. We also have a two hour in-service class that we provide for first responders.” While Cloud is the CIT director, NAMI SC Executive Director Bill Lindsey overseas the program for the state. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office became an active participant in the CIT program within the first couple of years that the program was implemented in South Carolina. Before the CIT program came to Beaufort, options were limited to ambulance assistance when it came to calls related to those with mental health issues. Law enforcement would try their best to diffuse the situation, but lack of training made this difficult. Staff Sergeant Eric Angstadt has been with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office for more than 14 years. “The CIT program was very informative,” Angstadt said. “Since I have been in law enforcement I would say that in the last
five to 10 years, we have been handling more (mental health related) calls than when I started. It was very helpful to know that there are a lot of resources out there to assist law enforcement as well as the people we are trying to help.” The CIT program helps build a bridge by showing the daily struggles of a person with mental illness as well as their loved ones. It can be a huge relief to see an officer with the designated CIT green pin on his uniform helping your loved one in a crisis situation. “Whether you have two years or 15 years of law enforcement experience, I highly recommend CIT training,” Angstadt said. Laura Kaponer is a mental health advocate and social media blogger, as well as a volunteer with the local chapter of NAMI. #LauraKaponeris1in5 (as 1 in 5 Americans have a mental illness).
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COLLECTING
Current times spawn and rekindle interest in collectibles By Jerry Glenn CONTRIBUTOR
You would think that the last concern that one would worry about during COIVID-19 would be their collections. This month’s column is more like a current news release that will dispel the aforesaid. During the past two months in our little shop in Bluffton, we have had a sudden surge in demand for collectibles – and price is not an issue. When questioning these individuals, the comment generally is “We have a lot of time to examine and inventory our collections and regain interest.” We have always stressed the importance of condition, and that supply and demand dictate values. The current auction circuit has been unbelievable with results far above the norm. Sports cards, coins, autographs, Golden Age movie memorabilia, the Beatles and Bobby Jones items – just to name a few collectibles – are hot.
The 2020 silver American Eagle is not only collectible, it is one of the most beautiful coins ever minted.
Two months ago, we wrote about the 2020 silver American Eagle dollar coin and the fact that this is the last year of the current design. At that time, the price was $21.50. Today’s price is $39.50 – and for a Grade 70 quality, $59. The Michael Jordan 10-part documentary on television rekindled the interest in any Jordan memorabilia. In all my days of deal-
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shocked the collector world. At this point, the stock market is high but volatile, and not controllable by an individual. Collectibles “in hand” are controllable and investors are active for collections. As an aside, the purchaser of the Fleer case will not open it, and plans to hold it as is. My mentor 50 years ago told me you can’t pay too much something that is good because “someone” will pay more. The fun of collecting is to upgrade, research and enjoy whatever your interests are. Collectors never cease to amaze us at the shop. A lady shared with us photos on her iPhone of her collection of more than 200 Wizard of Oz items, and she’s looking for more! Let’s all be careful during this unsettling time and hope the end of it is near. In the meantime, enjoy your collections. Jerry Glenn is co-owner of Reminisce in Bluffton, where sports collectibles are bought and sold.
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BEAUTY
It’s safe to come out of the house and have your hair done By Joy Ross CONTRIBUTOR
I know you’re not going anywhere. I know you’re frightened of the virus. I know you’re OK with the gray. I know it’s hot out so you’re just wearing your hair in a pony tail. I say “Enough!” No more excuses. Look in the mirror. I know you will feel so much better if you put your mask on and make a trip to the salon. No more at-home touch ups. No more bathroom mirror trims. No more feeling haggard and old. It’s time. I promise you, things won’t look nearly as grim if you spend a couple hours being pampered, then walking out of the salon looking younger and happier. Plus, it’s safe to come in to a salon. You might not realize that 51% of a cosmetology degree is focused on sanitation and sterilization. We have been taught how to take all precautions against all viruses and
diseases. This isn’t our first rodeo. We have always had sanitation as a first priority. We are inspected periodically and randomly by our state Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Department of
Labor, Licensing and Regulation. We are scored on the results and fined heavily if we don’t meet the guidelines. We wear gloves that are changed after each client. Our tools are required to be soaked and sanitary in germicidal solu-
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tions. Plus, you will have on a protective smock or cape whether your hair is being colored or just cut. These are laundered after each use. Clean towels are stored in a closed cabinet and dirty ones are in a closed hamper. A salon, especially a small one, is one of the safer places to go. We stick to the guidelines of social distancing. Additionally, we’re wearing masks and only have one client at a time. It’s a safe space. So now let’s get back to your hair … look in the mirror. Think about how great it’s going to be with a professional shape up or, better yet, some great new color to give your hair a glow with dimension and shine. I always say you can lost 10 pounds and 10 years with the right cut and color. How wonderful will that be? Joy Ross is owner of Style It Salon in Old Town Bluffton. styleitsalon.com
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PETS
This Pumpkin is waiting to be picked and loved By Lindsay Perry CONTRIBUTOR
They say the third time’s a charm and we hope that’s true for Miss Pumpkin. Originally adopted from a shelter in Kentucky, this happy dog later found herself at another shelter in the Lowcountry. Pumpkin’s family had to give her up in May, along with two other dogs, after they became homeless and were forced to live out of their car. Her furry friends were adopted, but after more than two months, still no one had picked Pumpkin. We heard Pumpkin’s story and decided to bring her to the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center for a better chance at a new life. “Every time I walk through the kennel, Miss Pumpkin makes herself known with a big smile!” said Sally Dawkins, PAL adoption specialist. “De-
spite all of the hardships in her life, she is always happy to meet new people.” Pumpkin is great with cats and kids. When it comes to other dogs, she tends to be a little picky. This 5-yearold beauty loves to go on walks, play dress-up, give kisses and spend time with people. Pumpkin is ready for a new season of life, and she can’t wait to spend it in her third and forever home. “Pumpkin was made for fall, even down to her coloring,” said Dawkins. “I can see her jumping in leaves or snuggled up in a blanket by a fire with her new family.” Miss Pumpkin definitely lives up to her name, with a personality that’s just as well-rounded and sweet. “Growing up, I was raised on Charlie Brown,” said Dawkins. “So, my first thought when I met her was, ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin!’” To schedule a meet and greet with
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FAITH
Change begins within ourselves with reflection, correction By Pete Berntson CONTRIBUTOR
Real positive change requires courage and much work. The seemingly daily reports of racial unrest, confusing messages regarding COVID-19, and political-based rancor make it difficult to know what one should do and how. Yet, doing nothing is not an option for those of us who call ourselves Christ-followers. We hold that God considered the world worth saving and still does, and therefore so should we. Our task is to do our part to usher in the reign of God wherever we find ourselves, and in whatever ways we are able. We are called to do what we can, when we can, to heal the brokenness, violence, injustice and division of the world. We are to be points of hopeful light in a too-dark world. It is a worthy assignment and a tremendous responsibility. But given the com-
plexity of the task, we often tend to seek easy answers and simple solutions. One unfortunate shortcut too often taken is to focus only on the evil outside of us. In doing so, we inevitably ignore the evil within us. When the entire problem is “out there,” we become very self-righteous, judgmental, and even aggressive. We tend to project all that we
STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION (Required by 39 U.S.C.3685) 1. Title of publication: THE BLUFFTON SUN 2. Publication no.: 192-70 3. Date of filing: 9/15/20 4. Frequency of issue: Twice monthly. 5. No. of issues published annually: 24 6. Annual subscription price: $75. 7: Complete mailing address of known office of publication: 14D Johnston Way, P.O. Box 2056, Bluffton, SC 29910. 8: Complete mailing address of the headquarters of general business offices of the Publisher: 14D Johnston Way, P.O. Box 2056, Bluffton, SC 29910. 9. Full names and complete mailing address of publisher, editor, and managing editor: Publisher: Kevin Aylmer, 14D Johnston Way, P.O. Box 2056, Bluffton, SC 29910, Editor: Lynne Hummell, 14D Johnston Way, P.O. Box 2056, Bluffton, SC 29910, Managing Editor: N/A. 10. Owner: Lowcountry Local Media, Inc., Kevin Aylmer 11. Known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders owning or holding 1% or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities: None. 12. Purpose, function, and non-profit status: Has not changed during past 12 months. 13. Publication name: The Bluffton Sun. 14. Issue date for circulation data: 9/1/20 15. Extent and nature of circulation: Average number of copies each issue during preceding 12 months: (a) Total No. copies (Net Press Run), 25,300. (b) Paid and/or requested circulation; (1) Sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors and counter sales (not mailed), 0; (2) Paid or Requested mail subscriptions (Include Advertisers Proof copies/Exchange Copies), 15,953. (c) Total paid and/or requested circulation (sum of 15b (1) and 15b(2), 15,953. (d) Free distribution by mail (samples, complimentary and other free copies), 8,045. ( e ) Free distribution outside the mail (carriers or other means), 900. (f) Total free distribution (sum of 15d and 15e), 8,945 (g) Total distribution (Sum of 15c and 15f) 24,898. (h) Copies not distributed: (1) Office use, leftovers, spoiled, 402; Return from news agents: none. (i) Total (sum of 15g, 15h(1), and 15h(2), 25,300. Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation (15c/15g x 100) 63.05%. Actual no. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date: (a) Total no. copies (Net Press Run), 24,982. (b) Paid and/or requested circulation; (Sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors and counter sales (not mailed), 0. (2) Paid or Requested mail subscriptions (include Advertiser Proof Copies/Exchange Copies), 16,270. (c) Total paid and/or requested circulation (Sum of 15b(1) and 15b(2)), 16,270, (d) Free distribution by mail (samples, complimentary and other free copies), 7,761. ( e ) Free distribution outside the mail (carriers or other means), 780. (f) Total free distribution (sum of 15d and 15 e), 8,541. (g) Total Distribution (Sum of 15c and 15f), 24,811. (h) Copies not distributed: (1) Office use, leftovers, spoiled: 171; (Returned from news agents, none. (i) Total (sum of15g, 15h(1), and 15h(2), 24,982.Percent paid and/or requested Circulation (15c/15g x 100) 65.12%. 16. This Statement of Ownership will be printed in the September 15, 2020, Issue of the publication. 17. I certify that the statements made by me above are correct and complete. Kevin Aylmer, Publisher
see as wrong with the world on “those people.” Such a view allows us to then quickly draw boundary lines, apply labels, and claim the high ground of what we define for all as the “correct ethical living.” Such actions JANETTE WILLKERSON seem good and appropriate, and at least help to maintain our own sense of being in the right. However, what is needed first is to face and heal the brokenness and violence within our own hearts. We need first to recognize how we have been complicit in the world’s ills by what we have done, or more often, have failed to do. Until we have addressed these issues within us,
we will not be effective agents of God’s healing for the world. Without working on ourselves first, we risk our actions, even if well-intended, to be contradictory at best. Without first doing the hard and courageous work of self-examination, reflection and correction, we are apt to believe that peace can be achieved through war, unity through judgment, and justice through domination. But these are not the ways of the one who claims our lives. Christ came to show us a different way… a way rooted in love and grace, openness to all people, and a willingness to risk personal safety to serve as the champion of the least, lost and alone. Sharing that same love and grace with courage and dedication might be just what the world needs right now. May it start with you and me. Pete Berntson is the pastor of Church of the Palms United Methodist Church in Okatie.
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PETS
Use proper type of training collar for your dog’s situation By Abby Bird CONTRIBUTOR
There are many types of collars available, so how do you know which is correct for your dog at different stages of their training or age? As a positive reinforcement trainer, I intrinsically believe you begin working with a dog using the least aversive products and techniques, and then proceed to using other methods if and when everything else fails. It is also important that you have been trained properly in product usage. However, there are products available to you if need them. Prong or pinch collars: These are meant to tighten around the dog’s neck as a correction for lunging or pulling. Some have rubber caps on the prongs, which are certainly better. There is also a plastic version called a Starmark collar, which does not look as imposing on the dog and the short plastic FREE GLASS CLEANER
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prongs are blunt. If you must use this type, please try this one first. This collar has a built in stop which prevents it from collapsing the trachea. When would you use a prong collar? If you have tried everything else first! I have seen petite women who cannot handle their powerful lunging or even aggressive dogs have to use these. People use these because they like the image it creates (if you can believe that). If you have tried benign training tools such as flat collars, harnesses, martingale collars and gentle leaders and they have not been effective, then you might need these. You should understand, though, how this affects the dog’s brain. Studies have shown that they can cause a dog to become more aggressive as they fight against control. Martingale collars: As a trainer, I like a Martingale if it is trained and fitted properly. They are even OK for puppies as long as you don’t yank. A Martingale comes two different ways –
all fabric or fabric and chain. The chain does not choke them but provides an audible correction. The fabric one is good for puppies and hound dogs. The reason this is a successful product
that has been around for 100 years is that it works for dogs that pull, but are not excessive pullers that may require other products. The key to product use is to begin with training, not just the use of a specific tool. Learning how to properly walk on a leash with rules is where you begin, not with the use of a prong or other corrective collar. Whether it is a new puppy or an older dog, you might have to try different collars to see what works best. This does not mean they use a product forever. Very often as your dog learns to walk better, you might switch to something that better suits them. Likewise, you might have to change to something more corrective in a collar or harness. Some dogs do much better on a harness than they do on a collar. Work with a professional to see what products are best for you and your dog. Abby Bird is owner of Alphadog Training Academy. AlphadogTrainingAcademy@gmail. com
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GARDEN
Days might get shorter, but not fall garden chores By Edward Poenicke CONTRIBUTOR
With the hours of daily sunlight getting shorter, our grass is slowing down its growth as well. However, we still will need to be mowing to collect leaves and pine straw that will be falling. But do not drop the lawn mower height, as this can cause stress on the grass and provide more areas for weeds to germinate. Now is the time to consider applying herbicide to control winter weeds as they germinate or will germinate shortly. It even gives you the opportunity to control any late summer weeds that still are hanging around. If you have plenty of pine straw that falls, consider applying it to your shrub and flower beds, as a new layer of mulch redefines the beds and gives them a new fresh appearance. If you do not have much pine straw,
consider adding at least a new layer of an inch or two to the beds to make them look refreshed. At this time of year many people like to trim up shrubs. But do not trim azaleas and other flowering shrubs, as they have
already set their blooms for next spring! If you do trim your azaleas, you will have blooms only on the sides of the plant but very few or none on the top of the plant. It is time to give roses their last fertiliza-
tion for the year so they will keep giving many blooms through the fall months. Many of the garden centers will be getting fall plants to add to our landscape, so its fine to do some planting now. Hold off putting pansies and violas in the ground until late October or early November. The reason for this is that if the weather is still warm, the plants will stretch and not develop a strong root system, then they can collapse in December or early January. Last but not forgotten is fall vegetable gardening. The season is in full swing with seeding kale, lettuces, turnips, mustard, English peas and green beans. If you haven’t started, do them right away. You can also plant transplants of broccoli, cabbage, collards, cauliflower and Brussel sprouts. Edward Poenicke is a retired Chatham County extension agent. This article is provided in collaboration with Lawn Doctor of Beaufort County.
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Online auction planned in place of Heroes charity golf event In light of the continued safety concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Wounded Heroes Golf Classic that was scheduled for Sept. 28 has been canceled. “Canceling the event was a hard decision,” said Russ Spicer, chairman of the Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes. “The Golf Classic is a major source of fundraising for our Foundation and this was going to be a
special 10-Year Anniversary Celebration, hosting over 50 wounded military heroes who were looking forward to a day of golf and special recognition. We felt it best to cancel the event out of an abundance of caution for the safety and well-being of the Heroes, and the many sponsors, volunteers and local residents. Our Golf Classic will return on May 24, 2021, at which time we will celebrate our 10-Year Anniversary.”
While this year’s Golf Classic is canceled, the Foundation’s mission to raise money in support of local Wounded Heroes will go on, with an online auction that opened Sept. 8 and continues through Sept. 30. More than 150 items are available for bidding. To participate in the auction, visit biddingforgoodcom/lfwmh. Since its beginning, LFWMH has donated in excess of $1.2 million in support
of combat-wounded military veterans and their families through Birdies for the Brave (the PGA Tour’s military outreach program). 100% of donations go directly to the charities we select to target needs of Wounded Heroes located in the South Carolina and Georgia Lowcountry. For more information about the organization, visit lefmh.org, call 843-949-8596 or email treasurer@lfwmh.org.
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SPORTS
Go for a winning warm-up rather than ‘winning’ the warm-up By Lou Marino CONTRIBUTOR
After experiencing a few interesting warmup situations in practice and league matches, I decided to do a bit of research regarding the aspects of the five- to 10-minute warmup before match play begins. I feel the easiest way to achieve a winning warm-up is to think in terms of “rally.” As defined by Merriam-Webster, “rally” means “a series of shots interchanged between players before a point is won.” In warm-up, you simply leave off the “before a point is won” part. I’m sure we’ve all encountered that person on the court who, during the designated warm-up, tries to hit winners on almost every shot, not giving opponents much of an opportunity to warm up. They’re just too busy “winning the warm-up.” Although the ITF Rules of Tennis doesn’t state anything specific for warming up, the Code from the USTA does give some guid-
ance (paragraph 3): “Warm-up is not practice. A player should provide the opponent a warm-up of five to 10 minutes. If a player declines to warm up the opponent, the player forfeits the right to a warm-up and the opponent may warm up with another person. Some players confuse warm-up and practice. Each player should try to hit shots directly to the opponent. (If partners want to warm each other up while their opponents are warming up, they may do so.)” And Paragraph 4: “Warm-up serves are taken before first serve of match. A player
should take all warm-up serves before the first serve of a match. A player who returns serves should return them at a moderate pace in a manner that does not disrupt the server.” So, rather than demonstrate what an incredible tennis player one is, or how decisively your behind is going to get beat, here are three things to focus on to achieve a winning warm-up for ALL parties involved: • First, get yourself loose and relaxed physically. Hit as many balls as possible – not at full power, but enough to get
your arms, legs and body loose, and blood pumping. Overheads and serves should be hit about 3/4 speed to loosen the shoulder. • Second, get mentally prepared. Focus on what’s happening on the court to help you play your best tennis; don’t think about life off the court. If playing doubles, talk to your partner to make sure you both are on the same page. • Third, quickly size up your opponent(s). Watch how they move, hit the ball, etc. You can get a good idea of their strengths and weaknesses simply by rallying with them as extensively as the five to 10 minutes allows. To make it even simpler, a winning warmup is easiest achieved by maintaining a rally mind-set rather than “win the warm-up” attitude. Now, let’s get out there and play. Lou Marino is a USPTA Cardio and youth tennis coach who lives, teaches and provides custom-hybrid racquet service in the Bluffton-Hilton Head Island area. lwmarino@hotmail.com
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SPORTS
Electronics can make learning golf fun and informative By Jean Harris CONTRIBUTOR
At O’Connell Golf Instruction in Bluffton, Frank O’Connell uses electronics, video, Trackman, Body track, balance boards and various exercise equipment to teach his students. O’Connell has been in Bluffton for a year and a half, working with the International Junior Golf Academy as well as students of all levels. He has worked under a number of Top 100 teachers and he is TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) certified. O’Connell has his students go through a fitness screening before they take a lesson. He believes that video and exercise can help all golfers, especially juniors who enjoy electronics. The electronics are proven with professionals as well as with beginners. O’Connell’s video works off two cameras, “face on” and “down the line,”
with a split screen seeing the same shot from these different views. Electronics can be confusing if one doesn’t know what to look for. O’Connell explains the results in layman’s terms so the user doesn’t get confused. O’Connell has set up his studio at Pinecrest Golf Club, a public golf facility. The equipment he provides can usually be found at exclusive private clubs, but O’Connell has brought it to Bluffton for anyone who wants to learn the game. The nice part about the studio is that a student can learn and practice rain or shine, hot or cold outside. Weather permitting, the Trackman can also be taken outdoors. Kids love to play games. O’Connell’s son Mike had no interest in golf until his dad opened the studio. “Kids love to play videos and my studio is an oversized video game,” O’Connell said. The video program has more than
75 courses from all over the world. You can play St. Andrews in Scotland. There are a number of par three courses. The program allows kids to play each other. The video shows distance, direction, a splash if you hit in the water, and a banging sound if you hit in the trees. O’Connell has set up an after school program where kids can come to the studio and work with him on the video, or exercise with various equipment while rotating through a circuit of activities. This experience can get young golfers ready for a great future in the game. Learn more about what O’Connell offers at oconnellgolf.com. SUBMITTED
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REAL ESTATE
Keep an eye on contingencies when you buy or sell real estate By Larry Stoller CONTRIBUTOR
Most if not all real estate contracts have contingencies that will allow the buyer (or sometimes the seller) to terminate the agreement if investigation reveals that the property is not worth the price or if the property has defects that the buyer wants the seller to repair. These contingencies are conditions that must be met to close the real estate deal. Contingencies can be approved, rejected or waived. In many cases, the price can be renegotiated and the repairs can be agreed upon. But if sellers and buyers cannot reach agreement, contingencies will result in a voidable contract. The most common types of contingencies include: • Property sales contingency, where the purchaser must sell his or her current home before closing the transaction on the home they are buying.
• Mortgage contingency, which allows the buyer a refund of the earnest money deposit if the lender does not commit to the mortgage (this can happen if the buyer is not fully approved). • Inspection contingency, which allows the buyer to inspect the property to ensure that there are no major defects, items that require repair, or systems that need to be certified in good working condition.
Inspection contingencies are sometimes more difficult to negotiate, as they can be both objective and subjective. For example, if the air-conditioning system is 10 years old but still working fine, the buyer may want the system to be inspected by a licensed HVAC specialist. Based upon that inspection, the buyer may request that repairs be made or that a new system be installed. Other types of contingencies for the buyer
include: • Approval of property lines and lot size according to a survey • Property appraisal comes in less than the contract price • Review and acceptance of restrictive covenants or deed restrictions • Review of any leases between the current owner and tenants • Buyer has to sell another property, in addition to the home, to complete the purchase • Verification that there are no environmental or mold problems If a buyer has too many contingencies, the seller may demand an escape clause, allowing the seller to continue marketing the property, and accept another offer if the contingencies have not been resolved or removed. 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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The Bluffton Sun
Sept. 15, 2020
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