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Completion of Celebration park expected in December By Dean Rowland CONTRIBUTOR
The timetable for completion of Lowcountry Celebration Park on the island’s south end has been pushed back to December. The pandemic and weather issues forced supply chain delays from vendors around the country and in Canada, but project construction was minimally affected. “Right now we’re working on substantial completion of the park in the middle of November, but that doesn’t mean that the park will be open,” said Chris Darnell, project manager and staff urban designer for the Town of Hilton Head Island. The town’s design team then will review the completed construction details and report with a punch list to the contractor to resolve any outstanding issues within
one month. A ribbon-cutting ceremony has been scheduled for Dec. 10, Darnell said. Construction of the $14 million project funded by tax increment financing began in June 2019 and was expected to be completed 14 months later. That didn’t happen for obvious, unforeseen reasons. Darnell expects residents and tourists to thoroughly embrace the park once it opens. It will feature state-of-the-art modern amenities with interactive historical, environmental and educational programs and displays, he said, with an emphasis of fun in the playground. “What I would like everybody to understand is that this park is tied to the community and the environment it’s in,” Darnell said. “It’s a planned park, not
Please see CELEBRATION on page 12A
PHOTOS BY LYNNE COPE HUMMELL
Workers from The Greenery continue planting landscaping elements at Celebration Park recently. In the background, sails are visible from the replica of the ship Adventure, the centerpiece of the park’s playground.
Beaufort Memorial opens health care pavilion in Okatie Nov. 2 By Marie McAden CONTRIBUTOR
Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) opened its all-new Okatie Medical Pavilion Nov. 2, providing much-needed health care services in the fast-growing communities of southern Beaufort and
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Jasper counties. A medical mall of sorts, the 70,000-square-foot facility features access to more than 30 practices offering high-quality Beaufort Memorial primary and specialty care, along with MUSC Health subspecialty care, a walk-in clinic, outpatient rehabilitation, laboratory
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and imaging services, a breast health center, memory center, and Beaufort Memorial’s second full-service cancer center in partnership with MUSC Health and Alliance Oncology. “Since we established our first medical office in Bluffton in 2006, we have continued to expand our footprint
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and add new board-certified providers to meet the critical demand for health care in this booming market,” said BMH President and CEO Russell Baxley. “With our new Okatie Medical Pavilion, area residents will not only
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Capt. Nemo finds way to Port Royal Sound 28A
Sunny Side Up 3A • Editorial 4A • Noteworthy 30A • Culture 36A • Business 37A • Technology 41A • Health 42A • Wellness 44A • Giving 46A • Faith 47A • Sports 48A • Home 53A
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SUNNY SIDE UP
Calm down, stop screaming, answer the phone, show up – please By Lynne Cope Hummell EDITOR
What is it with people these days? What’s gotten into us? Why is so hard to have a civil conversation with someone outside our various circles? (Answer: Election frenzy.) Why do so many of us seem so angry or short-tempered? (Answer: See previous answer.) Why don’t people show up when they’re supposed to – when they said they would? (Answer: Who knows?) I think we can blame the past seven months of discombobulation for most of that. It’s not just major events that have upset us – COVID-19, the death of George Floyd, and the election being primary among them. It seems as if our general mindset has been dialed up to “frenzy.” And with that, it seems that many of us must be losing all sense of responsi-
bility and courtesy. For instance, my husband and I have been doing some COVID-inspired decluttering and minor home fix-ups. A couple of the jobs we decided would be better handled by a pro, or at least a semi-pro with experience. I called someone – a friend of a friend – whom I knew to be the former. He had given me his card a while back, but I didn’t have any work for him. When I called recently, he didn’t answer, so I left a voice mail. That was two months ago. He didn’t call back, and I didn’t call again. Another very specific job we knew must be done by a pro. I called one – someone I’ve known for a few years. While our task at hand was related to what he does, it wasn’t exactly the same. But, he said to email him a couple of photos and he’d get back to me. I did. That was two months ago also. One job was something I’ve been
putting off for years. It involved the refurbishing of an chair. So I called a pro. He didn’t answer the phone, so I went to his shop. He must not have been too busy, because we chatted for about an hour about this and that – including fabric and colors. He said it would take about three weeks, because he had been really busy. He got my information, I paid for the fabric I chose, and left the chair with him. That was two months ago. After numerous unanswered phone calls, last week I drove to the shop. When I said I had called a few times, his answer confounded me: “Oh, I never answer that thing!” Another case in point: We called a handyman who had been recommended by a friend. “He’s great,” she said. The guy showed up, walked with us through the house, says yes to a few small repairs and a room’s worth of
sheetrock patching and painting. Oh, but he can only work in the afternoons, after getting off from his real job. No worries. We’re flexible. Without detailing the entire three weeks of hit and miss scheduling, suffice it to say he showed up about half the times he said he would. Twice, we had changed plans so we could be home, but he was a no-show. To his credit, he gave us a fair price and he did finish the job and it looks great! We all are busy. Some of us, apparently, are busier than we’ve ever been. I get it. But maybe it’s time to take a breath, relax, let go of the tensions, and be neighborly again. I’m all for second chances. I just hope my chair will be finished by Christmas. It’s going in my new home office that took three weeks to get painted.
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Honored Islanders recognized for service By Mayor John McCann CONTRIBUTOR
On behalf of the Town of Hilton Head Island, I congratulate our citizens who recently received the Mayor’s Honored Islanders Award. We are so grateful for their volunteerism and contributions that have helped make Hilton John McCann Head Island a great community. Generally, with the help of our friends at Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks, we host a dinner to thank these wonderful citizens and present them with a certificate. Unfortunately, with the coronavirus pandemic, we had to shift gears. We sent each of the honorees a gift certificate to Hudson’s and a plaque in recognition of their contributions. Recent honorees include: Mary Stuart Alderman: She previously served as chairwoman of the Honored Islanders Committee and helped select many great
award recipients. I am proud to now place her among the honorees for her leadership of and work with the committee and her extensive service with many other organizations in our community. Rosanne Ball: Through her volunteerism, Ms. Ball helped the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island and the Junior League sustain their services and provide a wealth of support for youths and others in our community. Pat Savarese: With her skills as a translator, Ms. Savarese helped The Deep Well Project and Volunteers in Medicine better connect with their clients. Both of these organizations serve a diverse group of clients for which language may be a barrier. Janet Weingarten: By founding Backpack Buddies and continuing to work with the service, Ms. Weingarten has helped address hunger in our community and fill a tremendous need for local children and families. Sunni Bold: Ms. Bold used her skills as a genealogist to inventory and research the tombstones in many of our Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton county cemeteries. What
a great way to preserve our local history. Gloria and Allan LaCoe: This couple has volunteered with many organizations throughout community. They are best known for helping to establish and coordinate the annual Community Thanksgiving dinner at Hudson’s for anyone on the island who needs food or doesn’t want to spend the holiday alone. Helen Hinds: Ms. Hinds spends endless hours working with the Deep Well Project-Christmas Toy Program. The program brings great joy to the children while offering the parents a true sense of dignity during difficult times. Rev. Lillian Mitchell: Rev. Mitchell devoted her life to teaching and caring for young children at The Children’s Center, Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church Achievement School and the Historic First African Baptist Church. Thanks to her, many children across the island got a solid start in education. John McCann is the mayor of the Town of Hilton Head Island. JohnM@ hiltonheadislandsc.gov
Letter to the Editor To the Editor: My husband and I decided to do early voting today. Our neighbor, who uses a walker, came along. We were surprised when we saw the long, slow-moving line. Standing in the hot sun was going to be too much for our friend. Almost immediately, a woman offered her a chair that she had in her car. Seating her in a shady spot, we said we would return when we got closer to the front of the line. I didn’t like leaving her, but she said she met nice people who asked if there was anything they could
do for her. A couple who had brought their dog with them was told they could not take him into the voting area. Someone in line offered to watch the dog. The couple expressed their gratitude. When we returned to get our friend, people were already helping her get to her walker. A man offered to return the chair to the rightful owner’s car but she said she would wait until we were done, as she was in no rush! When we finally went in to vote, the volunteers could not have been nicer as they helped us and watched out for
our friend using the walker. With a smile, they put “I Voted” stickers on our shirts. Despite all the terrible things going on in the world, all the hatred and dreaded anticipation of this election, people are truly considerate and wonderful. There was no talk of Democrats or Republicans during our 90-minute wait … just caring, loving and genuinely nice people! I witnessed God’s love today! Candy Matera Bluffton
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SUN ON THE STREET
Sometimes we win; sometimes we win weird, cool stuff 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-
Collins Medlin, St. Petersburg, Fla.: “The coolest thing I’ve ever won was Ms. Florida U.S. 2014, and I had the opportunity to compete in Ms. U.S. 2014.”
tions. For the past several months, due to pandemic restrictions and precautions, we have been conducting our mini-sur-
Claudia Medlin, Sumter, S.C.: “I won a 5K in my age group at the Watermelon Festival in Hampton.”
THE SUMTER II
vey online. For this issue, however, we were back on the street! At the Re-imagined Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival in late October, we asked: “After
Aiysha Sinclair, Savannah: “When I was in high school, I won the Humorous Interpretation Award in a competition for Speech and Debate.”
THE CALHOUN II
Election Day, we will know who wins and who loses. What’s the biggest, coolest, weirdest, or most fun thing you’ve ever won?”
Rafaela Johnson, Savannah: “When I was in kindergarten, we did drawings for Timothy the Tooth, and I won the prize for all of kindergarten and elementary school. I got my picture taken with this big old tooth!”
THE COOPER II
Sophie Docalavich, Hampton: “I won a tiny fish trophy in fifth grade for break dancing at a school dance.”
THE MAY II RACT T N O RC UNDE
104 Clearwater Walk • 1,784 sq ft ±
1821 Wiregrass Way, 2,033 sq ft ±
234 Water Walk • 2,321 sq ft ±
1859 Wiregrass Way 2,171 sq ft ±
• 2 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • Lake views • Natural Gas • Tray Ceiling • Great Room • Two Screened Porches • Granite, Hardwood and Tile • 2 Car Garage • MLS 401066
• 3 bedrooms • 2.5 bathrooms • 2 Car Garage • Hole 1 Tommy Fazio • Large home-site • Double Ovens • Tankless Water Heater • Dining Room • Great Room • Two Screened Porches • Walk-In Shower • Quartz, Hardwood, Tile • MLS 400300
• 3 Bedrooms • 3.5 Bathrooms • Cul-de-sac • Natural Gas • Two Screened Porches• Great Room • Tankless Water Heater • Granite, Hardwood, Tile • 2 Car Garage • MLS 401067
• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Natural Gas • Tankless Water Heater • Two Screened Porches • Granite, Hardwood, Tile • Eat-In Kitchen • Great Room • 2 Car Garage • MLS 401069
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EDITORIAL
Much accomplished for our county over past three months By Jeff Bradley CONTRIBUTOR
Despite extreme difficulties of dealing with COVID-19 issues since March, I can say this has been a banner final few months for the Beaufort County delegation in the General Assembly when it comes to achievements. As chairman of the Beaufort County Jeff Bradley Delegation for the past three years, I am extremely gratified about the success we have had as a bipartisan team both in the House and in the Senate. My fellow representatives (both Republican and Democrat) Bill Herbkersman, Weston Newton, Shannon Erickson, Michael Rivers and Shedron
Williams, along with senators Tom Davis, Chip Campsen and Margie Bright Matthews, have worked together on several key issues to improve the quality of life in Beaufort County and the Lowcountry. The biggest success of all was in August when the State Infrastructure Bank had $363 million to allocate across the state for road projects. The SIB sent $176 million of it (48%) to our area, including $120 million for our Hilton Head Island bridges and roadways, plus another $56 million for the expansion of Exit 3 on Interstate I-95 and concurrent widening of the interstate. Then, when the General Assembly was able to return to an abbreviated session last month, our delegation played a key role in passing important new legislation affecting our area that included: • Extending the period in which property owners must redeem properties sold at tax sales, from one year to
two years. This extension helps those owners who have been struggling financially during the pandemic from losing their property. It’s especially advantageous for owners of heirs’ property, of which there are many on Hilton Head Island and Daufuskie. • Postponing for one year the Dec. 31 deadline for local governments to complete comprehensive land use and master plans they might have in process. The change enables Beaufort County, Hilton Head Island and other local counties and municipalities across the state to have more time to fine tune their plans to better achieve their objectives. The amendment was attached to a bill in the Senate that authorizes the use of local hospitality tax revenue for flood mitigation – a matter of increasing importance here in Beaufort County. • Establishing a new State Resiliency Fund and Resiliency Office to manage, finance and mitigate storm surge, sea
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HILTON HEAD ISLAND SALES RESULTS 01/01/20 - 09/30/20 HOMES ON ISLAND
2019
AUG. 2020
SEPT. 2020
Total on Island Sold:
764
878
1,075
Average Sold Price:
$683,821
$875,735
$840,292
Median Sold Price:
$554,950
$619,700
$605,000
Sold Per Month:
95.5
109.7
119.4
Total Active Homes as of 10/16/20:
284
234
Average List Price as of 10/16/20:
$1,631,500
$1,840,490
Median List Price as of 10/16/20:
$1,089,000
$1,195,000
119.4 sold per month divided into 234 = 0.51 months inventory
ABSORPTION RATE OF UNITS SOLD PER 2013 - On Island sold 75 homes per month 2014 - On Island sold 7 4 homes per month 2015 - On Island sold 78 homes per month 2016- On Island sold 76 homes per month 2017 - On Island sold 83 homes per month 2018 - On Island sold 97 homes per month 2019 - On Island sold 94.6 homes per month 2020 - On Island sold 119.4 homes YTD
CONDOS
2019
AUG. 2020
SEPT. 2020
Total on Island Sold:
803 100
77
923
Number Sold per Month:
$296,890
80
102.6
Average Sold Price:
$245,000
$302,448
$325,627
Median Sold Price:
$269,500
$280,000
Total Active as of 10/16/20:
274
185
Average List Price as of 10/16/20:
$448,591
$395,167
Median List Price as of 10/16/20:
$376,250
$299,000
The statistical date contained herein has not been verified by the Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island, Inc. and the publication of information hereof is not a representation or warranty of any fact whatsoever. This is not a solicitation of properties already listed with a REALTOR. Information deemed accurate. Buyer must verify.
By Barbara Meyer CONTRIBUTOR
In their stand to fight bigotry, the United States government and 47 states have passed hate crime laws. Having a hate crime law on the books protects citizens who are targeted because of their religion, race, sex, gender identity, nationality, disability, ethnicity or political affiliation. Why do we need a hate crime law? Those who lived in South Carolina in June 2015 remember the shooting at the Mother Emmanuel Church in Charleston that killed nine parishioners. These murders were committed by a man who espoused a white supremacist ideology. He had been invited to join a Bible study group at Mother Emanuel that day; then, solely because they were Black, he later admitted, he murdered nine of the people who had welcomed him. This is a shocking example of a hate crime. South Carolina saw a 400% rise in hate crimes from 2016 to 2018. As Risa Prince, president of the Lowcountry Coalition Against Hate, has said, “Those were only the reported hate crimes. We know there are many others, but without law enforcement training to identify them and a prosecutor’s ability to bring charges, they are not being investigated or reported. South Carolina needs a comprehensive law to charge individuals who commit crimes motivated by bias.” Sadly, South Carolina remains one of three states without such a law. For more than two years, the Lowcountry Coalition
Against Hate (LCAH), a non-partisan, nonprofit organization, has been working to combat hate speech and actions and promote acceptance, compassion and justice for all people. Our coalition was founded in 2018 in response to hate speech identified during a Hilton Head Island mayoral election. Hate speech makes a community feel unsafe. It can lead to dangerous behaviors. The coalition saw a clear need to advocate for a hate crime law. To that end, we worked hard to lobby municipalities to pass resolutions in support of such a law. The town councils of Hilton Head, Beaufort, Bluffton, Hardeeville and Port Royal did just that. Charleston and other communities across the state passed similar resolutions and local laws. At the state level, Sen. Tom Davis and Rep. Weston Newton co-sponsored bills in 2020. Additionally, LCAH is a part of a new statewide initiative called Stamp Out Hate South Carolina. Believing in the power of numbers, this group has been encouraging individuals, organizations and faith communities, to show their support. Bills have a better chance of passing with strong citizen support. Therefore, the Lowcountry Coalition Against Hate is urging individuals, church groups and organizations who believe that hate crimes are unacceptable, to visit the website stampouthate.sc and add their name to the call for our legislators to pass a state hate crime law in 2021. Barbara Meyer Director Lowcountry Coalition Against Hate
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on South Forest Beach Drive. The environmentally sound park is located next to the beach parking lot at the end of Pope Avenue, across from Coligny Plaza. In other town renovation news, the removal of more than 190 standing dead and fallen trees began Sept. 22 on the site of the former Planter’s Row golf course in Port Royal Plantation. In addition to removing trees, the town’s contractors will trim trees along the existing cart paths. Ongoing maintenance activities, including bush hogging overgrown vegetation, will continue around the drainage ponds and expand to the rest of the property. Split rail fencing will be placed around the property in the more open areas of the tract and connect it to the existing cart path system, so it is safe for users. The project is expected to take two to four weeks. Town Council approved the $350,000 expense from unused money in the town’s general fund and unused electric finance fees. The town purchased the 103-acre site in 2013 and plans to build a massive public park. Lowcountry resident Dean Rowland is a veteran senior editor and freelance writer.
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services for companies enrolled in the hospital’s Well at Work program. • A breast health center, offering screening and diagnostic mammography, diagnostic ultrasound and bone density screenings. • Beaufort Memorial Memory Center, a diagnostic and research clearing house for dementia patients and their caregivers. • Outpatient and cardiac rehabilitation. • An imaging center, offering CT, MRI, X-ray and cardiac stress testing. • A full-service laboratory. Adult and Pediatric Subspecialists from MUSC Health will provide in-person and telemedicine consultations. MUSC services will include: • Specialists in dermatology, foot and ankle orthopaedics, neurosurgery, transplant, gynecology oncology, orthopaedic oncology, thoracic oncology and subspecialty telehealth. • MUSC Children’s Health specialists in cardiology, developmental pediatrics, ENT, gastroenterology, hematology/
oncology, orthopaedics, neurology and rheumatology. Beaufort Memorial’s New River Cancer Center is also located in the pavilion, bringing the hospital’s cancer services closer to home for patients living in the area. A partnership with MUSC Health and Alliance Oncology, a division of Alliance HealthCare Services, the new facility provides radiation and medical oncology, chemotherapy and infusion services as well as access to clinical trials and consultations with subspecialists experienced in treating rare or complex cancer. Onsite staff will include board-certified radiation oncologist Dr. Paul Saconn, who has worked in cancer facilities in North Carolina, West Virginia and Hilton Head Island, and board-certified medical oncologist Dr. Stephen Tiley, previously with Meadows Regional Cancer Center in Vidalia, Ga. Like the Keyserling Cancer Center on the main hospital campus, the New River center is equipped with the latest technology in the fight against cancer.
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Dr. Joseph McShea, and certified physician assistants Sarah Blau and Natalie Miller. Dr. McShea brings more than 25 years’ experience in primary and urgent care to the practice. He has worked for large health care systems in Chicago, Maryland and the Carolinas, most recently at CaroMont Medical Group in Dallas, North Carolina. Blau moved to the Lowcountry from Ann Arbor, Mich., where she worked for three years in an urgent care center. She also worked as a PA in an urgent care clinic in Metro Detroit. For the past five years, Miller has been on the ER team in the Beaufort Memorial Pratt Emergency Center. Her career as a PA also has taken her to Texas and Pennsylvania. Express Care & Occupational Health in Okatie will be open seven days a week and can be reached at 843-706-8840. For more information on either location or to schedule an appointment, visit BeaufortMemorial.org/ ExpressCare.
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With COVID-19, counselors see increases in youth depression By Amy Coyne Bredeson CONTRIBUTOR
The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for everyone. Children and adolescents are no exception. Local mental health professionals and school counselors have seen an increase in cases of depression, anxiety, self harm and suicidal ideations among young people. Not only are kids anxious about getting the virus or losing a loved one; they’re also suffering from a lack of social interaction. While some of the restrictions have been lifted since the spring, life is far from being back to normal. About 38% of Beaufort County School District (BCSD) students are still doing school virtually, according to Chief Instructional Services Officer Mary Stratos. The students who are physically back at school are there only a couple of days a week, and they are required to wear masks and keep a distance from their peers. “Families are making the best of a bad situation,” said Lakinsha Swinton, BCSD director of student services. “We know this is
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a significant number of students are not getting good grades right now. However, that could also be attributed to technology issues surrounding virtual and hybrid learning. Bluffton therapist Jodi Watts works with adolescents and has seen a huge increase in the need for counseling since the end of the summer. The teens who already struggled with social anxiety before the pandemic have experienced heightened levels of anxiety because they haven’t been able to practice their social skills. “I’ve spent more time connecting with psychiatrists and doctors this year than I ever have because of the severity of things,” Watts said. On the bright side, the pandemic has taught everyone to be a little more flexible and to think outside the box. It has forced many parents to become more involved in their children’s education. It has led to more quality family time, and has given everyone a chance to reflect on what is and is not working in their lives. Since children and teens don’t always speak up when they are feeling depressed or anxious, it’s important that parents know the signs that their children might be struggling with their mental health. Parents should pay attention to their children’s sleep, exercise and eating habits, keep an eye on what they are doing online and the types of friends they have. If a child is spending too much time alone, stops speaking to friends, loses interest in hobbies or stops using social media,
those are all cause for concern. Physical symptoms, such as headaches and stomach aches, can also be a sign of emotional distress. Medical University of South Carolina art therapist Alyssa Millard has seen a huge increase not only in the number of patients dealing with mental health problems but also in the intensity of those conditions. She encourages parents to keep the lines of communication open with their children, and the best way to do that is by setting a time when everyone can come together. “Maybe it’s game night,” Millard said. “Maybe it’s sitting down doing crafts together. … And if you need the help, seek the help. Take it seriously.” Swinton and her team at the school district have been putting together resources for parents so they can help their children through these difficult times. The South Carolina Department of Education recently launched a web portal that offers students, parents and teachers resources to promote social-emotional learning. For more information, visit sel4sc.org. “We’re all very optimistic for the outcomes of our students,” Swinton said. “To see students wearing their masks – they don’t complain about it; they don’t gripe about it. They are just making the best of this situation, and we’re doing everything possible to be able to support them.” 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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Clients can expect new twinkles at Santa’s Shop at Deep Well By Karen Cerrati CONTRIBUTOR
Like everything else this holiday season, Santa’s Shop at Deep Well will get a few new twinkles this year. Parents will be personally visiting the shop to select their children’s’ gifts. Appointments are required, and only those registered with Deep Well can shop. In the past, the Santa Shop has served anywhere from 500 to 900 children per year over the past five years. “We are working hard to spread the word, get folks registered with appointments and to assure that Santa provides gifts for all our Deep Well children,” said Sandy Gillis, Deep Well’s executive director. Another change: Deep Well will not be placing toy collection bins around the island this year. Donors who wish to purchase or collect gifts are asked to review the Santa Shop Wish List that has been posted to Deep Well’s website, deepwellproject.org. All gift items should be dropped off at Deep Well, 80 Capital Drive, before Dec. 10.
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Santa Shop for their children. The standard Deep Well qualification requirements will be followed. The program is open to Hilton Head Island residents only and is for low-income families experiencing hardship. The Santa Shop will be open by appointment during the week of Dec. 14-18 for parents to pick out toys for their children. Some items will be pre-packed based on age and gender to streamline Santa shopping, but the special, bigger items will be selected by the parents. All toys, games and clothing in the Santa Shop are new. For some children, these may be the only new toys or articles of clothing they’ve ever received. Deep Well clients need to register their children and make an appointment to visit the Santa Shop by calling Deep Well, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Dec. 10. For more information, visit deepwellproject.org or call 843-785-2849. Karen Cerrati is a veteran freelance writer on Hilton Head Island.
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Area pet rescues meet pandemic challenges with care By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR
Like every other animal rescuer, Steve Allen of Lovable Paws in Hardeeville continues to work after closing, cleaning and feeding his charges. “Finding supplies and food to keep our facility going has been the worst part about the pandemic,” Allen said. “Other than how we conduct our adoptions and paperwork, we have not closed down at all during this time.” All of the local rescues interviewed for this story are registered as 501(c)(3) nonprofit charities. Donations are spent on surgeries, heartworm treatment, monthly vetting, housing, food and shelter. This ensures that families who adopt the rescued animals get healthy pets. “We have seen an increased amount of adoptions, but that is also due to the increased amount of stray dogs and owner surrenders, and those reaching out for help because of being out of a job,” he said. Lovable Paws offers only dogs, but there is a
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wide choice from which to choose. Rogue Rescue & Sanctuary, a small Bluffton rescue, was not badly affected by the pandemic, said owner Laura Sterling. “I would say it stopped me from holding a few events. Other than that, people are still bringing in found wildlife,” she said. While Sterling’s organization currently has dogs for adoption, she takes in just about any creature that moves, partnering with
organizations that specialize in some of her more unique guests. “We have cats and dogs, goats, pigs, horses, small things like chinchillas, ferrets and guinea pigs,” she said. The pandemic has made it easier for people to find wounded wildlife, delivering their discoveries to Rogue Rescue. “More people were home and out on the paths. I do whatever the good Lord puts in front of me to handle that day,” said Sterling.
One of the most significant impacts the pandemic has had on pet rescues has been the social distancing. Palmetto Animal League, one of the larger area nonprofits, is coordinating adoptions by appointment, offering virtual meet-andgreets, and accepting applications over the phone. “At PAL, we took essential measures to safeguard our staff and visitors, which allowed our adoption center to remain open and ready to receive an impending influx of animals in need of immediate rescue,” said PAL President Amy Campanini. “Adoptions have remained steady, which is great news for homeless pets. In the beginning, we saw in influx in people volunteering to foster, but, as many started going back to work and school, those numbers quickly dipped,” she said. Fostering during the pandemic, however, changed many lives. “Many foster families realized that a pet was an enhancement to their everyday life,
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PETS from page 24A and decided to adopt,” Campanini said. The appointment process kept everyone safe, but it changed the dynamics at the rescue. “The hardest part is not being able to see our volunteers, supporters, and other good friends on a regular basis. COVID-19 has meant limited access to our extended PAL family, and the animals miss these daily interactions,” said Campanini. PAL has adoptable cats and dogs, ranging from kittens and puppies, up to senior pets in need of a home where they can spend their twilight years. At Maranatha Farm Animal Rescue in Ridgeland, Karen Ede Wilkins provides shelter and care for sick and injured animals, providing medical care until most of them are well enough to be adopted. Some become permanent residents because they are unadoptable for various reasons. “We went from caring for 50 to 75 animals on a daily basis down to 25,” she said. Previously, the rescue held a weekly adoption fair at Bluffton Pharmacy, but a decline in volunteers meant fewer dogs could be shown. “Normally, eight to 10 volunteers help set up tables and canopies, and then speak with potential adopters. We had to allow some of our dogs go out to other rescues.” Adoptable or not, the animals themselves have not gone without love, food or attention. The pandemic was a major blow to the food supply and the number of animals she could house. “One of the worst parts is, for reasons beyond our understanding, all of the dog food companies have quit sending food to us,” Wilkins said. “Normally we would have a semi in this area twice a week. We still had to buy the food but not pay for the freight. That was free.” But the animals are still being fed properly. “It hasn’t hurt us any because we still have resources where we can provide our animals with the best. And as long as we don’t get too many dogs in the gate we can keep them for an indefinite period of time.” Jasper Animal Rescue Mission, also in Ridgeland, saw a slight decline in monetary donations, but people stepped up when the organization asked for supplies. JARM Executive Director Caitlyn Schake said the worst part of the pandemic was access to supplies, pet food and even veterinarian care at the beginning. “Another difficulty we’ve had is not being
able to host off-site adoption events where many of our dogs get adopted, and just get the chance to get out of the shelter for a bit,” Schake said. “We also have not been able to house adoptable cats at Petsmart, which is where about 50% of our yearly cat adoptions occur.” JARM has seen an increase in adoptions, although the average number of animals is lower than a year ago. Schake said while JARM previously would reach out to other local rescues for help, those rescues are now asking her for assistance. “So many people have decided that it is a good time to adopt or even foster, and our shelter and so many others have felt a positive impact from that,” she said. Hilton Head Humane Association, a local branch of a national organization, saw a 58 percent increase in adoptions compared to a year ago. “I’m sure some of it has to do with our applications. As an organization we have never done a pre-approved application and because of COVID – to cut down the amount of time for people to be here – we emailed people applications,” said Executive Director Franny Gerthoffer. “We’re able to get the applications back, make phone calls, and then all they have to do is come in and see if they fit with the animal. That’s pretty much all they have to do, and they usually go home with their new pet. I’m thinking there’s something to this pre-approval thing that may go on forever.” The social distancing and appointment-only policy has had its down side. “The worst part is that there are restrictions that people aren’t allowed to walk in, roam around, play with the animals and spend time. It’s just the lack of interaction with the community has been the worst part of this,” Gerthoffer said. “Not only is the interaction with the community good for the animals, but for my employees.” Whether it has been social restrictions, shortages of supplies, transporting animals to other rescues or canceled fundraisers, the pandemic had an impact animal rescues, but they have found ways to keep going, with a lot of help from their friends. As Lovable Paws’ Allen said, “Support your local rescue because fundraising has been difficult this year.” Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.
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Capt. Nemo finds his way from Moss Creek to Port Royal Sound When a Diamondback Terrapin came into the hands of the Golf and Grounds Department at Moss Creek, there was only one way to make sure the creature would survive. As part of the Audubon Certification earned by Moss Creek, the department’s staff knew to call upon the experts. They then donated the terrapin, named Capt. Nemo, to the Port Royal Sound Foundation’s Maritime Center. “It is our intent that sharing this unique species of turtle with the Lowcountry foundation will assist in educating and preserving this species existence,” according to a press release. “This particular turtle that came into our hands was captive bred and cannot be released into the wild. It now has a new mission: promoting awareness and educating visitors at the center.” Jessica Kochman, a naturalist with the PRSF, said, “Diamondback Terrapins are a special type of turtle that are only found in salt marshes. The Lowcountry, which is abundant in salt marsh habitat, provides an
terrapins and other species survival. Recent Turtles are among the most endangered information about the Turtle vertebrates on Earth: roughly half of the world’s 300 species are threatened with Survival Act of extinction. Many species will go extinct in South Carolina the next decade unless drastic conservation has made this measures are taken, according to the new opportunity report, issued by a coalition of conservation even more valuable. As the groups. The Port Royal Sound Foundation is awareness of doing much-needed work by educating the the reduction public on local plant and wildlife present in in the natural this area. The Maritime Center continually wildlife in the hosts opportunities to educate and promote area becomes Mitchell Wilkerson from Moss Creek Golf and Grounds department watches the wise use of the areas resources and how more apparent as Jessica Kochman checks out Capt. Nemo, a Diamondback Terrapin. Kochdelicate the balance is between human and it warrants our man is the naturalist at Port Royal Sound Foundation, where Wilkerson took wildlife interaction and co-habitation. attention. Capt. Nemo for safe-keeping. Visit the Maritime Center to learn more A variety of about Captain Nemo and the other native factors come into consideration, these ocexcellent place for these turtles to live. At currences are: habitat loss, climate change, wildlife species found in this area. Volunteers the Center, we have a variety of educational poaching, the pet trade, and available are needed and welcomed. animals, including Captain Nemo, that visiThe Maritime Center is located at 310 tors can interact with and learn why the Port resources for food and water. Each of these in and of themselves would be a challenge; Okatie Highway in Okatie. For more inforRoyal Sound area is so unique and needs to collectively they are overwhelminglafor the mation, call (843) 645-7774. be cared after for all its inhabitants.” petite sun ad nov 20_Layout 1 10/15/20 7:36 AM Page 1 Welcome Kristin Griffis to La Petite Gallerie!
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Proper Medication Disposal Promptly remove expired or unused medicines from your home to reduce the chance of accidental or intentional misuse, and to help reduce drugs from entering the environment. (www.fda.gov)
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Noteworthy • Organizers of the Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Hudson’s have made the decision to cancel the dinner this year, due to continuing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep up with current information on their Facebook page and website, CommunityThanksgiving.com. • Memory Matters will host its first live virtual Brain Boosters, in partnership with Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). Participants can learn the benefits of memory enhancement techniques, five brain-health interventions, how to increase brain reserve, and how emotions affect your brain. Cost is $99 per person and includes a digital manual. Each 2-hour session will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Fridays via Zoom, Nov. 6, 13 & 20. For more information and to register, call 843-842-6688. • This year, the local Out of the Darkness walk for suicide prevention awareness will be part of the South Carolina Experience, which allows all interested parties to participate in activities statewide such as a scavenger hunt, Sizzling for Suicide Prevention and chalk art contest. On Nov. 8, participants across the state will come together as one and connect virtually. For more information, contact Jill DelGuercio at 843-338-5803 or Vanessa Riley at 803-618-9010 or Vriley@afsp. org. To register, visit AFSP.org/hiltonhead. • Pinecrest Golf Club in Bluffton is hosting a free golf event for non-active military veterans on Nov. 11. Veterans wishing to participate will be asked to provide proof of service. There will be a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Following play, a reception will be held in the clubhouse with drawings and prizes. To reserve a spot to play, contact Mimi Molina at mmolina@browngolf.net. • The Bluffton Artisan Market is an open-air shopping event with live music
that features local makers from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturdays. The next market is 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. Participants should wear masks and practice other social distancing best practices. • Hospice Care of the Lowcountry will host a Holiday Grief webinar at 10 a.m. Nov. 17. The session is titled “Grief: Keeping Your Loved Ones Present,” and is suggested for those facing a tough time with the holidays approaching and coming to grips with the realization that families might not be able to convene as they have for many years due to the ongoing pandemic. Loved ones will be missing from their dinner tables because of travel restrictions, social distancing, and even deaths. To sign up for the webinar, visit hospicecarelc.org/holiday-grief-webinar. To learn more about Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, visit hospicecarelc.org. • Richard McGregor, a senior fellow for East Asia at the Lowy Institute, Australia’s premier foreign policy think tank, will be the speaker Nov. 20 as part of the Friday Speaker Series hosted by the World Affairs Council of Hilton Head. The event will be held at 3:30 p.m. via Zoom webinar. McGregor is a former journalist and author who has won numerous awards for his reporting in China and East Asia. McGregor is an expert on the Chinese political system. His 2010 book, “The Party,” about the inner workings of the Chinese Communist Party, was called a “masterpiece” by The Economist. For information call 843-384-6758 or visit wachh.org/event-3413587. Guests are welcome. • Volunteers with the annual Collins Group Realty Toy Drive for Bluffton Self Help will be accepting donations from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 5 in the Sams Club Parking Lot. New, unwrapped toys for all ages will be accepted.
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THANK YOU
Community Members, Anchor Institutions & Contributing Organizations Our Plan Work Groups Excellence Natashia Aiken Leah Arnold Kelli Brunson Steph Cauller Brian Kinard Alan Perry Heather Rath Roselle Wilson Veronica Zacarias Environment Michael Barbara Mike Bennett Richard Blaine Alexa Broadbent Jean Fruh Amber Kuehn Bryan McIlwee Mark O’Neil Ken Quinty Anthony Smithson Tony Wartko Economy Steve Birdwell Rod Casavant Craig Cleveland Louise Cohen Carlton Dallas Peter Keber Lee Lucier Caroline McVitty Mike Overton Ariana Pernice Suzanne Thompson
Inclusive Quincy Campbell Jeremy Clark Tayloe Cook Ray Cox Chris Kerrigan Meg James Martin Lesch Jody Levitt Linda Piekut Todd Theodore Ahmad Ward Jennifer Winzeler Connected Owen Ambur Cristin Casper Susanna Cook Karen Kelly Dot Law Margaret McManus Mandy Parsons Lavon Stevens Sandy West Regional Jen Bonnett Meredith Burns Ginnie Kozak Carol Crutchfield Denise Grabowski Terry Herron Leslie McGowan Robert Merchant John O’Toole Melissa Peagler Anna Ponder Jocelyn Staigar Charlie Stone Charles Wohl
Infrastructure Steve Alfred Mike Allen Chris Christon Michael Cole Paul Crunkleton Kristin Keller Mark O’Neil Pete Nardi David White Parks and Recreation Task Group Jennifer Beckley John Brighton Jack Daly Mary Hall Butch Kisiah, Chairman Wes Kitashima Mike Manesiotis Quin Monahan John Parsons Pete Savarese Palmer Simmons Frank Soule Pat Zuk
Anchor Institutions & Contributing Organizations Arts Center of Coastal Carolina La Isla Magazine Beaufort County Economic Development Lowcountry Council of Governments Corporation (BCEDC) Outside Foundation Beaufort County Heritage Tourism Native Island Business and Community Affairs Corporation Association Beaufort County Parks and Leisure Services Palmetto Electric Cooperative (PALS) People for Parks Beaufort County Parks and Recreation Board Public Service Districts: Beaufort County Planning (Community • Broad Creek PSD Development) Department • Hilton Head PSD Beaufort County School District • South Island PSD Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head The Sea Pines Resort Business Workforce Coalition Sea Turtle Patrol HHI The Children’s Center Savannah Economic Development Authority Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and The Creative Coast Don Ryan Center SC Lowcountry SCORE First Tee of the Lowcountry Town of Bluffton The Greater Island Council of Hilton Head Town of Hilton Head Island Gullah Geechee Island and Bluffton Land and Cultural Preservation Task Force • The Greater Island Council Parks and Town Office of Cultural Affairs, CultureHHI Recreation Committee Turtle Trackers The Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island University of South Carolina at Beaufort Hargray Communications (USCB) The Heritage Library Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association Hilton Head Association of Realtors Our Plan is the Town of Hilton Head Hilton Head Island Airport Island’s 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan. Hilton Head Island Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) With a preferred future for Reinventing Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Sustainability... Again!, the focus of Commerce the plan is on the revitalization and • Hilton Head Island Visitor and Convention Bureau (VCB) modernization of the Island’s economy Hilton Head Regional Healthcare and infrastructure, while building an Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park inclusive and diverse community over i2 Recycle the next twenty years. Island Recreation Association
To the members of this community and the region for their contributions in Our Plan discussions and education sessions, To our citizens for their participation at public meetings, and To you all for making Our Plan the future for Our Island... Thank You!
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Don’t miss American Idol Season 12 winner Candice Glover performing in a special concert, joined by the awardwinning gospel choir The Voices of El Shaddai!
NOV 14
The ever-popular Chilly Willy band kicks off its 30th year with its “Back to the Blues Tour of the Lowcountry.” Band members include Fred Warren, David Warren, David Carroll, Jeff Rigg, J. Howard Duff and Bill Gwynne. First stop is Nov. 6 at Bluffton Trading Post, 1230 May River Road. The event is masked and unplugged, with limited tickets at $5 each. Next stop, Nov. 25 at Corks in the Promenade for a Thanksgiving Bash, 7-10 p.m.
The iconic music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers comes alive in this concert experience that celebrates the epic career of this Rock and Roll Hall of Famer!
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After a six-month pandemic-induced hiatus of live performances at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, the organization is once again raising the curtain – and presenting nine separate acts throughout November and December. Most of the shows are geared toward families during the holiday season. Over the past months, in addition to providing virtual content, the Arts Center has been readying the facility for patrons’ return. Among those measures are enhanced CDC-approved and EPA-registered sanitation regimens with industrial-strength disinfectant that is safe for all surfaces. Further, after each performance, the Arts Center clean team will be sanitizing the theater and lobby using a safe, state of the art ULF disinfecting fogging system. The full scope of the measures taken can be found at artshhi.com/safety. With these and other safety measures in place, world-class presenting acts will soon light up the stage, including American Idol winner Candice Glover and the Voices of El Shaddai (Nov. 7), Black Jacket Symphony’s Tom Petty & the Heartbreak-
ers (Nov. 14), Comedian Leanne Morgan (Nov. 18), The Harlem Quartet (Nov. 23), Mentalists Antonina & David (Dec. 1), Christmas with the Celts (Dec. 6), Comedian Henry Cho (Dec. 10), A Broadway Christmas (Dec. 13), and A Carpenters Christmas (Dec. 21). Also, the holiday season kick-off tradition continues with the Town’s Official Tree Lighting to be held outside at the Arts Center from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 21. The free event, limited to 250 patrons, will be held in the Arts Center parking lot, chalked for social distancing, with performances by Lowcountry Jam, Bluffton School of Dance, and others, culminating in the official lighting of the tree at dusk. Visit the Arts Center website at artshhi. com/treelighting for more information. Each of the nine presenting shows have two performances per date, but a government-mandated 50% occupancy limit means fewer seats and less availability, so patrons are encouraged to get their tickets quickly. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit artshhi.com.
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Blahut’s paintings, sculptures featured at Art League
“Where Hope Stands” by Judy Blahut
“Masked, Hiding Behind Plain Sight,” an exhibit of artwork by Judy Blahut, will be featured at Art League Gallery Nov 3-28. An opening reception will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 4. Blahut’s work, reminiscent of kaleidoscopic images, is largely abstract and inspired by nature. This collection of acrylic paintings, charcoal drawings and sculptures aims to explore the space between the observable and the hidden in the form of an object. Blahut deconstructs natural objects such as plants and shells and reassembles them in a new way, thereby creating a new relationship between the object and the viewer. “It’s an exploration of life interrupted yet forever connected,” she said. Blahut’s background is in education, but painting has always been her passion. “My paintings are an extension of my emotional and physical life. They are the most authentic part of me. … They are the expression of the inner emotional places that I pass through daily. The painting’s method is interrupted and fractured in order to illustrate the fragility of what we experience and hold as our truth, masked or
obvious.” Blahut will lead a gallery walk at 11 a.m. Nov. 11, and hold a demo of her work at 11 a.m. Nov. 25. RSVP to gallery@artleaguehhi.org to attend any of these events as spots are limited, in order to facilitate social distancing. Art League Gallery is dedicated to providing as safe an environment as possible. To that end, Art League is following all CDC and Town of Hilton Head guidelines, including mandatory masks for patrons and all employees, contactless and cashless service, frequent sanitization of the gallery, and a limit of 10 visitors in the gallery at any one time except during special events. The works of more than 170 member artists, in a variety of media, also are on display. The exhibit changes monthly. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 Sunday, and 90 minutes before Arts Center performances. Art League Gallery is located mid-island inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane on Hilton Head Island. For more information, visit artleaguehhi.org or call 843-681-5060.
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Audiences are beginning to return to the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina in a social distance spaced theater auditorium. Exhibits in limited capacity galleries at the Art League of Hilton Head and Coastal Discovery Museum are bringing high quality arts expeJenn McEwen riences to patrons in a safe, in-person model. As well, other arts and culture organizations are continuing to get creative and present their experiences online. This past month, Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park offered its annual forum centered around social justice issues, but did so in the Zoom room as opposed to in-person at USCB. The forum included panelists from across the country to discuss the topics of Education and a Pandemic, Athletes and Activism, Anti-Racism Education Trends, and Protest and the Fight for the Right to Vote. The Zoom seminar allowed for Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park to not only bring these incredibly profound speakers safely to members of our community but also allowed people from across the country to participate in the audience. Kudos on a job well done. In December, Lean Ensemble Theater takes the page not only to the stage but then from the stage into film format with a virtual presentation of “Art” by Yasmina Reza. The fully staged production will be recorded live at Main Street Theatre to be viewed in the comfort and safety of one’s home. In the play, directed by Peggy Trekker White, one of Marc’s best friends, Serge, has just bought a very expen-
sive painting. To Marc, the painting is a joke, but Serge insists Marc doesn’t have the proper standard to judge the work. Lines are drawn and these old friends square off over the canvas. Similarly, Hilton Head Dance Theatre will still be offering its holiday sensation, “The Nutcracker,” but for the safety of their dancers and audience members alike, sections of the production will be filmed in segments and edited together. Audiences can enjoy the ballet in a socially spaced Park Plaza Theater for showings Dec. 10, 12 and 13. My daughter and I can’t wait to continue our annual holiday tradition of girls night at “The Nutcracker.” What a thrill it will be for the tiny dancers (and the older ones as well) to see themselves on the big screen! Historic Holidays on Hilton Head Island will take on a new look this year when it goes virtual. Our History Day partners will bring the island and the history of Sea Island traditions to the people starting Dec. 1 and continuing for three weeks, with something special almost every day. Offerings include a series of author chats focused on the Lowcountry and South Carolina authors; historic tours from Zion Chapel of East Cemetery, Mitchelville Freedom Park, Fort Howell and Fort Mitchell; and holiday decorating, cooking tutorials and Lowcountry holiday storytelling. I am thankful for these dual models of in-person and online offerings, because they ensure that islanders, and our friends near and far, can still connect with our favorite organizations and traditions. Stay up-to-date at the arts and culture calendar of events for all things in-person and virtual at CultureHHI. org/events. Jenn McEwen is the director of the Town of Hilton Head Island’s Office of Cultural Affairs. CultureHHI.org
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Business Briefs
Ben Campsey
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• Ben Campsey has joined The Greenery Inc. as the company’s chief financial officer. He brings more than 20 years of experience in finance and accounting to the position. Campsey earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting and an MBA from the University of Arizona. He is a licensed CPA. His new role will include business planning and operations management for the local, employee-owned company. Campsey will also oversee payroll and human resources for more than 600 employees while also setting long-term
financial goals for The Greenery. In addition, Ken Thomas has joined the company as vice president of operations. An industry veteran, Thomas brings with him a wealth of industry knowledge and executive level experience. Over his 30-year career, Thomas has owned and operated three successful landscape companies including Scapes Group in Atlanta, one of America’s top 150 Companies. Thomas is a long-standing member of NALP/ACLA and past president of the Metro Atlanta Landscape and Turf Association. In addition to his leadership role at The Greenery, Ken and partner Ben Gandy will continue to support and promote the landscape industry as principals of Envisor Consulting. The Greenery is an employee-owned landscape installation and maintenance company serving coastal Georgia and Florida and regions throughout South Carolina. For more information visit
thegreeneryinc.comor call 843-7853848. • Brooke Gaspari, MD has joined Hilton Head Regional Physician Network at Riverside Women’s Care. With a special interest in minimally invasive and robotic approaches, Dr. Gaspari provides comprehensive care, including low and high-risk obstetrics as well as gynecological consultations and surgery. Dr. Gaspari earned her medical degree at Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Philadelphia. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, Pa. Dr. Gaspari is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Obstetrical Society of Philadelphia. She returns to the Lowcountry after completing her medical education and training.
• Gratitude & Pasta, A 7:47 Dinner with Chris Schembra, an event to help participants make business connections and build relationships, will be held at 7:47 Nov. 11. The virtual experience allows participants to get to know their neighbors on a deeper level and meet new people, too. The event will be hosted by 7:47 founder Chris Schembra, who grew up on Hilton Head Island. Schembra is the founder and “Chief Question Asker” of 7:47, and author of “Gratitude and Pasta: The Secret Sauce for Human Connection.” The ticket includes exclusive access to the dinner where you’ll make connections with members of your community, as well as a complimentary pasta dinner from Casa Blanca Mediterranean Grill. Cost is $30 per person, or $74.70 VIP, which includes a copy of Schembra’s book and jar of his pasta sauce. For more information and to register, visit hiltonheadchamber.org.
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Business Briefs • Hilton Head Public Service District’s (PSD) website, hhpsd.com, has received a Gold Award in government digital media for website design from MarCom. MarCom is one of the oldest, largest, and most prestigious creative competitions in the world. MarCom is sponsored and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), a 25-year-old international organization consisting of several thousand creative professionals. MarCom Awards recognize the outstanding achievement by creative professionals involved in the concept, direction, design, and production of marketing and communication materials and programs. Winners are selected from over 328 categories in Print, Web, Video, and Strategic Communications. The PSD’s website design was overhauled earlier this year by Bragg Media Marketing, a Bluffton-based digital marketing agency. • The Hilton Head Area Council of Estate and Financial Advisors has been recognized as a 5 Star Council by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils as a part of the Leonard H. Neiman and Walter Lee Davis, Jr. Council of Excellence Award program. This honor recognizes estate planning councils that have demonstrated a high level of achievement in areas critical to a successful membership experience. Leadership of the local council includes Laura Clark, VP Treasurer, Chris Tassone, Past President and VP Communications and Janice Robinson, President. • Hilton Head Regional Healthcare is among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery, according to Healthgrades. Hilton Head Hospital is one of only three hospitals in South Carolina to receive the America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery this award year. This recognition celebrates superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee
replacement. Lee O. Butterfield, MD, FACC has joined Rejuvenate Health in Bluffton. Dr. Butterfield brings more than 20 years of experience in treating all aspects of cardiac and vascular disease. He received his undergraduate degree from Washington and Lee University with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and Lee O. Butterfield a minor in psychology. He earned his Medical Degree from the University of Virginia and completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Dr. Butterfield then completed a General Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Dr. Butterfield uses an integrated approach to the treatment and prevention of all aspects of cardiovascular diseases, using both holistic and traditional medical practices. He also addresses and treats hypertension, lipid disorders, peripheral neuropathy, low testosterone, weight issues and diabetes. His approach is to treat a patient as a whole, not just the presenting symptoms. He believes that if the root causes, whether physical, metabolic or emotional, are not addressed, then those symptoms will just keep re-occurring. Dr. Butterfield’s established patients will have 24/7 access to him via his cell phone, text or e-mail. Medicare and most major insurances are accepted. Rejuvenate Health is located at 1544 Fording Island Road, Suite B in Bluffton. For more information, call 8430757-7836 or visit rejuvenatehhi. com.
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BUSINESS UPDATE
Business news includes re-openings, relaxing of COVID rules By Dean Rowland CONTRIBUTOR
• Mitchellville Freedom Park, Beach City Road, Hilton Head. Beaufort County has allocated $575,000 to help redevelop the historic site where enslaved workers established the nation’s first community of self-governing slaves in 1862. The property is owned by the Town of Hilton Head Island, but the county co-owns with the town acreage across the street from the park. The $22.8 million renovation project will include many amenities to enrich the Gullah heritage and educate the public. • Old Town Dispensary, Carson Cottages, Calhoun Street, Bluffton. The two unoccupied structures next to Old Town Dispensary have been demolished. What was to be a raw bar eatery and a fine dining establishment have crumbled, and those spaces will be turned into a parking lot. The properties became entangled in lawsuits between partners and construction delays.
Openings, re-openings, ribbon cuttings and closings: • Craft Kitchen, 7 Johnston Way, Bluffton. This new gastropub, which offers craft beer, wine, appetizers, salads and sandwiches, recently opened where Andes Rotisserie previously operated. It features 48 beers in bottles and 12 beers on tap. It is open Wednesday through Sunday. • Plantation Cafe and Deli, 20 Discovery Drive, Suite 100, Bluffton. This popular restaurant has opened its third location to add to its two locations on Hilton Head. Customers coming for breakfast or lunch can expect the same menu the cafe serves at its other locations. Breakfast specials are served daily on weekdays with special brunch offerings on the weekends. • Gr8 Bites, 1407 Main St., Hilton Head. The new owners, Greg and Beth Elmquist, did a fresh makeover of the place that was formerly Munchies. All breakfast, lunch and dinner items are made fresh on-site. A full menu of breakfast options is available, and
throughout the day sandwiches, soups and salads, chili, chicken pot pie, veggie options, paninis and desserts are offered. Open Monday through Saturday. • Sunset Slush of Hilton Head, 104 Buckwalter Pkwy., Suite 1D, Bluffton, Oct. 1. This new establishment at Berkeley Place near the Cinemark theater has begun serving Italian ices and other goodies. Thirty-two flavors and a variety of swirl mixes are available seven days a week. Customers can order sample cups, small and medium cups, pints and quarts. The national franchise began in 2003 in North Carolina as a pushcart operation. • Vineyard Bluffton, 25 Cassidy Drive, Bluffton. Delayed since spring because of the pandemic, the doors of this senior community opened Sept. 15. The residence features 64 assisted living and 32 memory care units. Advanced technology, wellness amenities, several dining areas and large living spaces are hallmarks of this facility. • lot 9 brewing co. will host its grand
re-opening and ribbon cutting on from 3 to 9 p.m. Nov. 5. The local brewery closed for a few weeks to update its brewing system. Their new system will have the capability to brew more beer than before. Owners Dana Briggs and Walter Trifari are excited to be able to continue growing the love of beer in the Lowcountry. “After opening in July, we could quickly see that Bluffton really loves beer,” said Briggs. As lot 9’s brewmaster, Trifari is eager to bring more styles for people to taste. The brewery will continue to take precautions amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. These will include face masks, limited bar seating, socially distanced tables and limited capacity. To learn more about lot 9 brewing co., visit lot9brew.com. Have Bluffton or Hilton Head business news to share with our readers? Send information to Dean Rowland at leaftoo@live.com. Rowland is a veteran senior editor and freelance writer.
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DRCI offers free time management seminar Nov. 12 The Don Ryan Center for Innovation will host a free Zoom webinar to address one of the biggest issues facing workers today: time management. The event, led by David Nelems, VP of innovation at DRCI, will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. Nov. 12. The webinar is titled “Take Back Your Time: Increase Productivity, Decrease Stress, and Balance Your Life.” Throughout his career, Nelems has provided his insights and advice to more than 150 companies, helping them put crucial time management strategies into place that helped to launch and grow businesses, and helping entrepreneurs/ small business owners learn important time management skills. In his position at DRCI, Nelems oversees helping new, early stage and growth companies in Bluffton and the surrounding area grow and thrive. A serial entrepreneur who has been involved in four different startups, Nelems has been
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TECHNOLOGY
Tips for preparing for the unusual 2020 holiday season By Michael Cole CONTRIBUTOR
Just as we have become accustomed to adapting every aspect of our lives over the previous months, so must we consider how we will celebrate the holidays ahead. Here are some ideas to consider. Prepare for shipping delays. Online shopping is more popular than ever. The pandemic has caused shoppers to stay home more and avoid crowded stores, and with the holidays approaching, people are turning to e-commerce to check off their holiday shopping lists. This season, be prepared for more shipping delays as parcel companies struggle to fulfill the high quantity of orders. If you are the type of person who tends to wait until the last minute to buy holiday supplies and gifts, you might want to plan ahead of time this year. Remember remote friends and family. If you’re sending mail or gifts, order
ahead of time to ensure your recipient gets them on time. Nothing is worse than finding out your card or the gift you sent out won’t arrive until after the holidays. Don’t forget those on your gift list you might not get to see in person this year due to COVID-19. Especially this year, connecting is more important than ever. Consider curbside pickup to avoid delivery drama. Take the shipping element out of the equation and choose curbside pickup, a contactless and safer option than shopping in stores. Check the retail store’s website to see if they offer curbside pickup as an option. Many grocery stores also offer online orders and curbside pickup. You can avoid the stress and chaos of a packed grocery store before the holidays. Remember, if you aren’t up for cooking a feast, ordering takeout from a local restaurant is a delicious alternative that benefits your community. Don’t rely on traditional sales. In-per-
son shopping on Black Friday might not be an option for some people this year, and Cyber Monday Sales might not have discounts on what you need this year. Due to a lack of inventory, some stores won’t be able to discount items they have a small supply of. Many stores are running sales ahead of time, so check their apps and ads frequently, and if you see a deal, it might be best to grab it while
you can. Remember that this year local businesses need even more support than ever. Consider doing some of your holiday shopping from local artists and small businesses to support the community. When you shop locally, your gift keeps giving to your neighbors who work hard to make where you live special. Stay calm and focus on what matters. Above all, take a breath and remember that the holidays are about spending time with family and friends. This year has brought many challenges, and that doesn’t stop with the holidays. Give yourself some slack this year, and don’t expect everything to go as it usually does. Some traditions might be interrupted this year, but we are fortunate to have the technology to keep us connected to the people we love this holiday season. Michael Cole is the general manager of Hargray.
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HEALTH
Having difficulty eating? Get your teeth checked – now By James G. Jenkins CONTRIBUTOR
For some, eating is an activity that is taken for granted. With a full compliment of teeth in relatively good health, eating anything you want is routine. The downside is that occasionally the cheek is bitten, pizza burn can be experienced, and if some moderation is not utilized, weight gain can occur. If you are not in this category of people, there is help for almost any condition. Pain in the teeth, missing or broken teeth, and removable tooth replacements that are not firmly attached and move around – all can contribute to eating being a challenge. In my experience it is amazing the obstacles people put up because of the slow changes over time. Just like anything else, early detection and treatment allows for more options. “Later” usually takes longer and is more costly. One example is extraction of a tooth with-
out consideration for replacement. Except for wisdom teeth, extraction of a tooth has consequences. Shifting of adjacent teeth is one result. It’s like pulling a book out of a stacked bookcase. In addition, the bone is there to support the tooth. When the tooth is removed, the bone dissolves away slowly over time in
both a vertical and horizontal direction. It is recommended to place an implant during extraction or soon after. If waiting a year or more, this might not be an option without additional bone grafting. A lot of times a patient will experience the breakage of a tooth. It is in the back and does not hurt. Because decay happens so
quickly, within even few months the only option may be extraction. Refer to the paragraph above. If treated as it happens, a lot of times the tooth can be restored, avoiding tooth loss. Many people have removable partial dentures. If they are loose, it means that something is getting tugged at the wrong way and can lead to additional tooth loss. Also, loose partial and full dentures make eating difficult. The solution might be better fitting partials, bridgework or implants. If full dentures, implants significantly increase chewing efficiency. If all the teeth are missing, the same process occurs with the bone slowly dissolving away. Again, implant placement as soon as possible definitely makes the results more predictable. So if any of the above (other than the health part) apply, you owe it to yourself to get checked out as soon as possible and enjoy eating again. James G. Jenkins, D.M.D. is the owner of Bluffton Dental Care in Bluffton.
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WELLNESS
Most common plastic surgery procedures for men By E. Ronald Finger CONTRIBUTOR
Women aren’t the only patients who opt for plastic surgery. While it might be that women make up a larger percentage of patients, plenty of men take advantage of procedures to enhance their health and well-being. Here are some examples: Hair transplant, by E. Ronald Finger far the most common procedure for men. However, it is an option for women as well. The procedure is done under local anesthesia, and the grafted hair should grow for a lifetime. Whether NeoGraft or “strip” is used to get the grafts, the grafts are the same, and the results look completely natural. Downtime is a few days.
Gynecomastia, which means large breasts on a male. This can occur during puberty, or with excess weight gain, and/ or at an older age when testosterone levels diminish and estrogen levels increase. This problem is very common and can be embarrassing for men. The treatment involves liposuction and/or removing breast tissue through a small incision just below the areola. This, according to the severity, can also be performed under local anesthesia if desired. Men having had this procedure are elated with the result. “Turkey gobbler” surgery for excess skin and/or fat in the neck. This can be treated with liposuction, removal of skin, or Renuvion radiofrequency. Facelifts usually include the neck, but many men prefer something simpler and more direct, such as a direct removal of skin and liposuction. This is uniformly successful. There is a scar at the front of the neck, which is
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in turning back the clock for males and females. Other than the possibility of bruising and minor swelling, one can go back to work that day or the next. Improvements can be dramatic if performed with skill. Upper and/or lower eyelid surgery often done under local anesthesia. Great care must be taken to avoid the appearance of feminine eyes. Sutures are usually removed in five days, and there is some bruising and swelling following surgery. A lower eyelid lift usually involves removing the “bags” and can be done with the upper lid surgery or alone. Sometimes both fat and skin should be removed. E. Ronald Finger, MD, FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon with offices in Savannah and Bluffton. fingerandassociates. com
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Bluffton Book Fest continues The fifth annual Bluffton Book Festival will continue its virtual events with writing workshops and keynote events through November. Featured are Eriq La Salle, acclaimed producer of the NBC hit show “Chicago PD,” and author of “Laws of Wrath”; and world-renowned speaker and humorist Jeanne Robertson, author of “Don’t Bunjee Jump Naked and Other Important Stuff.” At the Mystery & Thriller Keynote Session, set for 6 p.m. Nov. 12, La Salle will be interviewed by crime fiction author Ivy Pochoda. This will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by local columnist David Lauderdale, and featuring retired FBI agent Dana Ridenour, authors M.Z. Thwaite and Wayne Stinnett, and television executive and writer Lorisa Bates. During the Memoir: Life’s Journey’s Keynote Session, at 6 p.m. Nov. 17, Robertson will be interviewed by comedian Tara Brown. This will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by
writer Barry Dickson and featuring authors Donna Keel Armer, Veronica Lynch, Estelle Ford-Williamson, and Monica Quinones. “Spellbound,” a free event, will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 19, presented by the Pat Conroy Literary Center. Writing workshops are scheduled for Nov. 20 and 21 and will include instruction on poetry, family stories, short stories and crime fiction. Pitchapalooza returns Nov. 21, along with a free workshop on self-publishing. For a complete schedule and to register for these virtual events, visit blufftonbookfestival.com or call 843707-6409. The fifth annual Bluffton Book Festival is made possible through the support of HarperCollinsPublishers, IngramSpark, and Follett Higher Education Group. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Literacy Center in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island and The Book Industry Charitable Foundation.
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GIVING
Let’s work together to create a domino effect for good By Jackie Rosswurm CONTRIBUTOR
We are all familiar with the domino effect – the theory that one event can create a chain reaction of other events, like one domino falling and causing an entire line of dominoes to fall. COVID-19 has created an environment ripe for this phenomenon. Jackie Rosswurm Here is a scenario that we have seen frequently over the past several months: A local woman working in the food and beverage industry loses her job because of the pandemic. Unable to afford groceries, she turns to a local food pantry. The food pantry has experienced an exponential increase in demand. At the
same time, the food supply chain has been disrupted, creating food shortages that leave grocery store shelves bare. That means there is less food available for organizations like Second Helpings to rescue from the grocery store to supply to food pantries, right when the demand for food has surged. Food banks have scrambled to meet the demand, requiring additional funding so they can purchase food. Now the woman’s rent is due. If she pays her rent, she will deplete her savings. That means she cannot make her car payment, keep up with utility bills or pay for her prescriptions. She faces eviction or repossession of her car. It is the domino effect creating deeper and deeper debt. Months later, the woman is called back to work. She now needs to dig herself out of debt so she can qualify to sign a new lease or acquire affordable transportation.
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most, many challenges remain. While some folks are beginning to get back on their feet, the financial hardships they faced at the height of the pandemic could have long-term effects. Moreover, if a predicted second wave of COVID-19 hits our area, the needs will once again swell. This pandemic is not over. The dominoes continue to fall and our Lowcountry neighbors continue to need help. Join us today to stop the dominoes. Whether you have been involved in the past, are thinking you would like to be involved now, or you are feeling very fortunate because at this point the pandemic has not touched you directly, join us and help us create a domino effect for good. Jackie Rosswurm, PhD is the interim president and CEO Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.
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Finding reasons to give thanks in all things – even pandemic By Brett Myers CONTRIBUTOR
As we enter the season of Thanksgiving, the year 2020 might very well not bring about the natural emotion of thankfulness. Surely, this has been a most difficult year for many in our country and around the world. We have all been affected in some way by COVID-19. Some have lost loved ones; some have lost Brett Myers income; and some have fought depression for months on end of isolation. We could go on about all of the effects, but wallowing in misery, of course, does not change anything. Rather, what I have challenged our church to see is the thread of what God has done during this time.
During 2020, I believe God has reminded us of our need for relationships, and the significance of them in our lives and on our health. I believe God has given us an opportunity to step back and reflect on life and what is most important to us. I believe God has given many of us a chance to spend much more time with family, as many were forced to work from home. For me, God has reminded me that I far too often am distracted by the less important and miss that which is most important. During even the most troubling of times, we can find opportunities to thank God for what He is doing. When Christ healed the 10 lepers (Luke 17), He expressed disappointment that only one would return giving thanks. We need to remember to thank God when He works and moves, but that’s really the easy part, isn’t it? What is much
more difficult is to thank Him when we don’t feel like it, when we don’t see Him working, or when it appears as though He does not hear or see us in our predicament. The apostle Paul knew this struggle. His obedience to God’s call on his life had taken him through much difficulty:
persecution, torture, shipwreck, poverty, imprisonment and eventually death. And yet, in this midst of difficulty and from the confines of prison, he wrote to the Church in Colossae (Colossians 3:15), “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Paul passed on to us what he discovered through his difficulty in life: thankfulness comes from the ability to find peace, and peace come from faith in Christ. When we have faith in the God who is sovereign over the storms of life, we find the ability to thank God even for what He is doing in the midst of the storm. Other than the fact that it’s coming to an end, what can you thank God for in regard to the forever memorable 2020? Brett Myers is the senior pastor at First Presbyterian church on Hilton Head Island. FBCHHI.org
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Serving too many faults? Chin up – it will get better While recently watching a practice match, all four doubles players each served a string of double faults. It was as if they were passing a cold around to one another! The common denominator was easy for me to deduce as a spectator. However, not so for the players. Simply, they weren’t keeping their heads up through contacting the ball, and that is a major reason for service faults that go into the net. All the strokes or shots in tennis have many elements in common to execute them successfully. To name a few: balance, posture, staying relaxed, transferring weight forward, eye-to-ball-to-racquet-hand coordination, etc. When done correctly, tennis is one of the most gracefully coordinated and choreographed of sports. But then comes the serve. Unique because it’s the only shot that a player is in complete
When starting the service motion, getting your chin up can help you load up your weight on the back foot to push up into the ball. It also helps the shoulders and hips to stay in alignment, allowing an optimum transfer of energy from the legs and hips, through the core and back, to the shoulders and hitting arm (the kinetic chain). This is the same (kinetic) energy transfer for ground strokes, starting with the legs and hips, through the core and back, to the shoulders and hitting arm, except that the head has to stay down and still through contact. So, if you’ve been having trouble with your serve be positive, keep it simple: Keep your chin up! It’ll get better. 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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Golf can be ‘rough’ when you land outside the greens By Jean Harris CONTRIBUTOR
Last month when I watched the U.S. Open, I saw how difficult it can be to hit out of the rough. The players who hit the ball the farthest, like Bryson DeChambeau, had an easier time getting out of the rough with a more lofted club. Most of the courses we play in the Lowcountry will have 2-inch to 3-inch rough, which is still difficult to hit out of. One of the reasons many golfers have difficulty hitting out of the rough is they never practice this shot. Most driving ranges are cut short and don’t have thick rough to practice from. Therefore, the best time to practice getting out of the rough is on the golf course. Just make sure you do this when there are no players waiting in the group behind you. As with all golf shots, the lie determines
the shot you will try to hit. Always assess the lie first before you pick a club to use. You might not be able to use the club you normally use from that distance. The heavier the rough, the more likely the club will decelerate at impact, which will result in loss of distance. If the grass is growing with the ball, it will be a “flier lie” and the ball will come out hotter and travel farther than you expect, therefore take less club. If the grass is growing against the ball, use a more lofted club. If the lie is not too deep, a high lofted hybrid can be effective for longer shots. Below are suggestions to help you hit various shots from the rough: • Hold the grip tighter with both hands and choke down on the club • Open your stance and move the ball position back in your stance • Open your clubface slightly • Hands should be positioned ahead of
the ball • Weight should be at least 60% on your target side For the swing itself: • Take an earlier wrist cock • Swing path should be more upright • Take a shorter backswing with little weight shift • On the forward swing you need a “steep” angle of approach • The divot must be in front of the ball • Hold the finish without re-cocking your wrist Always take a number of practice swings to get an idea of the resistance the grass is going to give. Sometimes the only shot is to get the ball back into play, so don’t try to be a hero.
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Dr. Jean Harris is an LPGA Master Professional and teaches at local courses. jean. golfdoctor.harris@gmail.com; golfdoctorjean. com
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Be honest: Do you have what it takes to DIY? By Robbie Benjamin CONTRIBUTOR
Something magical happens the first time that you strap on a tool belt and a pair of safety goggles. The instant you take out your 2-pound hammer and begin knocking out the old bathroom sheetrock, you gain admission to the ancient and noble order of Do-it-Yourselfers. There are no secret handshakes or membership dues, but the members of this global association have no problem recognizing one another when they are out and about; the neighbor with the 4-by-8 sheet of plywood tied to the top of his car, the young couple with the cedar posts and sacks of quick-dry concrete in the back of their pickup, and the guy spreading PVC sprinkler pipe, valves and risers around his lawn. The adherents of the creed of DIY roam the aisles of the big box home improvement stores and their local hardware and flooring stores. They share tips, gather information,
compare price and value, and seek inspiration and professional guidance. In fact, these trips are a weekend ritual for millions of Americans looking to improve their homes. Having said that, one big question comes to mind for those who are thinking about dipping their toes into the DIY pond: Have I got what it takes to hang an interior door, install a new faucet, or cut 45-degree angles
on crown molding? They continue to question themselves: Can I afford the tools and materials, and what about the risk I run of messing up the project, or even ruining the expensive materials I have to purchase? Those concerns lead to the biggest question of all: Rather than taking on all the risk myself, should I just hire a pro to do the work for me?
Those are important questions. The best way to answer is to advise that you begin with small projects. That way you can begin to build your tool box and sharpen your new DIY skills. As your skills increase and your confidence grows (and it will with each successful job!), you can begin to tackle bigger, more complex jobs. There will always be places where professional contractors should be consulted, including some plumbing and electrical jobs, as well as things like finish carpentry, tricky hardwood floor installations, and detailed tile work. The best advice I can give DIY newbies is this: Don’t be afraid of what could go wrong. Instead, think of what could go right. So, pick up that hammer. And, welcome to the club! Robbie Benjamin specializes in tile, wood and carpet floors at Rick Bent Flooring on Hilton Head Island. rickbentflooring.com
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