Nov. 17, 2020 • Volume 23, Issue 22 • Complimentary • BlufftonSun.com
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INSIDE • Annual Christmas Parade to be held in reverse 12A • Rescue seeking to help dogs needs help too 16A • Nearly native Blufftonian has rich history here 18A • USCB arts center gets creative with seating 26A • Bright Ideas grants go to teachers 28A
Current homeless situation might be a calm before the storm By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR
As 2020 heads to 2021, one grave situation in Beaufort County and across the country will be realized as residents impacted by the pandemic face their greatest challenges: eviction and homelessness. “I think a lot of people are struggling but it’s all happening behind the scenes. They’re struggling at home, in their car, at a hotel,” said Ben Boswell, administrative manager of the Beaufort County Human Services Department. “I think we will be seeing an increase in homelessness at the beginning of the year. I know that none of our agencies have seen an upsurge, but they have seen an increase in people asking for food.”
Boswell said that local data in 2019 indicated there were 68 homeless or transient households, consisting of 126 individuals countywide. Add to that number those who were “housing insecure” – about to become homeless or were living with friends or family – and the number jumped to 371 households or 939 people. Out of those 939 individuals, 291 were children (infants to age 17) and 114 were seniors (age 60 and older). According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, a person is considered homeless only when he or she resides in one of the places described as follows at the time of the count: An unshel-
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A family that was once homeless found help, support and services through Family Promise. They have since moved into a new home.
Prescription assistance program moves to new location The Med-I-Assist program, a prescription assistance program formerly offered at the Bluffton Community Center, 141 Goethe Road, has relocated. The new location is St. Andrews Parish Hall, 220 Pinckney Colony Road. The program, a 501(c)(3) organized in 2004, is staffed by volunteer patient advocates
and is financially supported by local charities. Med-I-Assist is designed to provide emergency prescription assistance through local pharmacies to citizens unable to afford their prescription medication, and enroll those with long-term prescription needs to pharmaceutical-prescription assistance programs. Med-I-Assist also offers medical transpor-
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SUNNY SIDE UP
Even in a difficult season, we can still be grateful for much By Lynne Cope Hummell EDITOR
Christmas trees started popping up in homes across the country in early November – at least that’s when I first saw them – their full regalia gleaming and sparkling with all manner of fancy ornaments and lights, and that’s just fine with me. I love Christmas trees. And I certainly understand that this year, we “need a little Christmas, right this very minute.” An early Christmas might remind us that this amazingly convoluted year is nearly over. And hallelujah for that! As we drag (or slink, slide, mosey or wander aimlessly) into the ninth month of pandemic frustration, alteration and reorganization of our collective reality, I’d guess most of us are ready to just get the year over with. But before we put the champagne on ice and dig out the noisemakers, let’s not
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forget Thanksgiving. Some among us have lost their health, some have lost family members, some have lost jobs. And if we haven’t been sick, or lost loved ones or a job, some of us fear that we might. I’d hazard a guess that 2020 hasn’t been your best year ever. So, at this time of Thanksgiving, what DO we have to be thankful for? At the top of many lists are still found the common elements of family, food and shelter. Certainly, those who are blessed with those things are thankful for them – and should be year-round, especially this year. Here are some other thoughts: We can be thankful for local leaders who have worked to keep things together in the face of this crazy irregularity. A top of mind leader for me is our Beaufort County public school superintendent, Frank Rodriguez, who, from the moment schools were closed, got busy implement-
ing plans for his thousands of students. Technology was adapted, lesson plans and workbooks were created and distributed, and a plan was devised and executed to continue to provide breakfast and lunch for those students who depend on meals at school. The very buses that previously took children from home to school and back were put into service as big yellow food trucks. And the teachers – God bless the teachers! We should continue to show gratitude for these professionals who faced every hurdle with determination and concern for their students, even when things went a little haywire. We can be thankful for the many nonprofit organizations and faith communities who sprang to action to care for those in need. Free food banks were expanded to serve more folks. Food was delivered to those in quarantine. We can be thankful for any volunteer who saw a need and addressed it without
a second thought. For instance, early in the pandemic, as restaurants shut down, many of those owners used the food they had on hand to serve essential workers free of charge. Speaking of essential workers, let’s take a moment to appreciate those we don’t often consider so high up on the “important” scale. I’m grateful for grocery clerks, gas station attendants, delivery service drivers, postal employees and other unsung heroes who kept the wheels turning. We can be thankful for the heroes of the season: our healthcare workers. Daily – and sometimes all day – they continued doing their jobs of caring for the sick, putting in more hours for the same pay, and taking the chances of exposing themselves to the little-known virus that kept spreading. Let’s all take a moment this Thanksgiving season to count our blessings and express our gratitude like never before, for those who stepped up like never before.
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The Don Ryan Center for Innovation (DRCI) is pleased to announce that one of their current STARTUP innovators will be launching a beta version of its operation next month. RightNowHelp is a digital marketplace that offers a secure and streamlined platform that connects “helpers” Lisa Sulka with “task owners.” The service provides affordable hourly labor to people who need help with projects at their homes or their place of business. Whether it is help moving, repairs around the house, furniture assembly, shopping, delivery or other various tasks, RightNowHelp finds you the right helper for the job. This allows the client to get back to what they want to be doing without breaking the bank. The client user can choose and connect with the best person for the job. All helpers are put through a background check to ensure the highest level of security and service. Payment is exchanged electronically
only after the task is complete. RightNowHelp also serves another segment for individuals who want to own their time and work when it is convenient. Helpers can offer their skills and expertise on their schedule. The key benefits RightNowHelp provides are safety, convenience, affordability and speed. David Nelems, vice president of innovation, notes, “RightNowHelp has been in the DRCI STARTUP Program since the spring of 2020. We are excited that the first beta test of the system and software will be happening in November. Like any startup, you want to get the product out there quickly, see what works, gather feedback and improve your product or service offering. RightNowHelp has
moved quickly and hit all of their goals on time and within budget. They are a great case study on how to start a business” If you would like more information on the service or are interested in participating in the beta test – either as a helper or a task owner – please contact the Don Ryan Center for Innovation or David Nelems at dnelems@townofbluffton.com. To learn more about DRCI’s entrepreneurial programs, call 843-540-0405 or visit donryancenter.com. During this time, memberships are free of charge, so why not see what the Don Ryan Center is doing to help all of our businesses in the region. Lisa Sulka is the mayor of the Town of Bluffton. lsulka@townofbluffton.com
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Letter to the Editor To the Editor: I did not have an opportunity to thank everyone that was instrumental in assisting me in the process of the building of the Veterans Memorial at Buckwalter Place. I would like to formally do so. A wise man once said in an impassioned speech, “I have a dream.” Well, I had a dream also. I was fortunate to be able to stand in it on Veterans Day. Thanks to the Town of Bluffton for bringing this dream to fruition. Special thanks to Town Manager Marc Orlando and Scott Marshall for their
time, effort and patience. I also would like to thank Constance Clarkson, Pat Rooney and Bryan McIwee for their dedication and commitment to moving everything along at lightning speed once we got underway. Also, my American Legion family. They always had my back and were there to lend a helping hand whenever I asked. In addition, all the good and generous people of this great Town of Bluffton who backed this project from the beginning and are continuing to support it by purchasing personalized
bricks. And lastly, but definitely not least, my husband and my children, who listened and provided a sounding board for my frustrations when I thought things were moving too slowly. Thank you one and all. I have hopes for you and the generations to come to enjoy this park. Kay Ranta Chaplain American Legion Auxiliary Bluffton Unit 205
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Honoring Thanksgiving in various ways, all with gratitude With this feature, we seek to capture a glimpse of what you and your neighbors have to say about a variety of topics, issues, events – and just plain fun questions.
Gisel Velez, Bluffton: “For me, it means being able to get together with friends and family, to enjoy the little moments, and to be thankful we’re all together.”
For the past several months, due to pandemic restrictions and precautions, we have been conducting our mini-survey online. For this issue, however, we were
Mia Campa, Bluffton: “Being thankful for food, life, people, friends and family. And being grateful for all the stuff you get.”
back on the street! At the Bluffton Branch Library, we asked: “What does Thanksgiving mean to you?” (NOTE: All visitors and staff members are required to wear masks
Kitti McKean, Hilton Head Island: “Thanksgiving for me is about family and getting together and remembering for one day a year that we should be grateful for all our blessings.”
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HOMELESS from page 1A tered homeless person resides in a place not meant for human habitation, such as cars, parks, sidewalks or abandoned buildings. A sheltered homeless person resides in an emergency shelter or in transitional housing or supportive housing for homeless persons who originally came from the streets or emergency shelters. “Ultimately, the issue of homeless is extraordinarily complex, as the underlying issues for each individual can vary wildly. A person may end up homeless as a result of an infinite variety of reasons,” said Fred Leyda, human services director for Beaufort County. “Someone who lost their home as a result of a disrupted economy will address the situation from a completely different angle than someone who is homeless as a result of underlying health issues, mental illness or addiction.” One local agency that sees the homeless situation firsthand is Family Promise of Beaufort County, a local chapter of a national nonprofit that seeks to assist by providing temporary shelter, social service resources and training with a goal of future independence. Until March, families accepted into the
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program were housed and fed in local church halls. Once those facilities were closed to every outreach program, the challenge increased. The families participating were then moved into a local hotel, which meant an increased financial burden to the charity, which had to pay for housing as well as
other costs. Six families were in the program this summer, said Executive Director Lynda Halpern. Now there is only one, which is puzzling. “It is always a very fluid situation. Two families have recently moved into their own apartments and this family of five just joined us,” Halpern said. “We continue to
receive calls for assistance, but not at a rate which would be normal for this time of year or as a result of the pandemic. We are stymied as to why we aren’t receiving more, though.” Halpern said there are numerous causes for most homeless situations: Families wearing out their welcome when staying with family or friends; inconsistent employment history; letting others stay in their apartment who are not on the lease and getting evicted; not managing finances, therefore not paying rent and getting evicted. “Most are a result of generational poverty,” said Halpern. “Moving from one place to another and job-hopping is what they grew up with.” Solving the homeless or housing insecurity problem is difficult. “It’s a combination of things and not just one. People make bad choices, do bad things, and they are reaping what they sow. Clearly there are times when that happened, but not to everyone,” said Leyda. “(Some) people do all the right things, and it still happens. Sometimes life throws you a curve
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ball. It’s not always simple.” The rent payment moratorium ends Dec. 31, and with it will go the grace period for those out of work whose financial situation has stretched until it snapped. “People haven’t hit that rock-bottom yet, but the average person doesn’t want to ask for help,” Boswell said. “We’re all bracing for the eviction notices. Lowcountry Legal Volunteers has done a lot of work around renters’ rights.” LCLV provides legal services to those who otherwise could not afford to have their concerns resolved, according to the group’s web site. “Last year we assisted over 300 individuals and closed close to 200 cases,” said Anne Caywood, executive attorney with the organization. “Our volume decreased for the months when the courts were closed, and now has steadily increased with our expectation that our volume will be remarkably higher at the beginning of 2021.” Although rental agencies and landlords can’t currently pursue eviction based upon violations of the tenants’ lease, Caywood said that when the moratorium ends, they anticipate “a lot of calls from people at risk of eviction or that have been served with eviction papers and have upcoming hearings.” “LCLV has implemented a Housing Protection Program to help those at risk of being evicted. Several local attorneys have agreed to take these cases pro bono (for free) as people in need contact LCLV,” said Caywood. “LCLV will focus its efforts on helping those at risk negotiate the best outcome possible, based on the circumstances, with their landlord.” Halpern, too, expects Family Promise will be flooded with calls once the eviction moratorium is lifted at the end of the year. “We have been paying for lodging for the families in a local extended-stay hotel and providing gift cards for the families to purchase food to prepare meals in the fully-equipped kitchenette in their rooms,” Halpern said. “We had to start using the
hotel on March 18 and anticipate having to continue doing so well into 2021, if not the entire year. We now need Food Lion and Walmart gift cards, and donations more than ever.” Several families are awaiting the results of free COVID-19 tests that will push the acceptance process forward. Family Promise has helped more than 560 families since its beginning in 2008 and, after one year following the program, 80 percent of them are maintaining a stable lifestyle. Some, however, will not take the first step, said Halpern. “It has been interesting how many are not willing to take the (COVID-19) test even though it is free, and we explain where they should go that would be most convenient for them. It is disappointing that a parent would let taking this simple test stand between sleeping in their car and receiving a multitude of services and support,” Halpern said. When and how people seek help varies from person to person, situation to situation. “Whereas one individual may benefit from vocational rehabilitation, re-education, and budgeting classes, another may require help with qualifying for social security disability benefits and identifying permanent supportive housing to help them with ongoing health concerns,” Leyda said. “As a result, the solution to homelessness involves engaging an entire community, including elected officials, business leaders, faith leaders, philanthropists and funders, the human services and healthcare industries, law enforcement, educational institutions including adult education, local governments, and many more. “That said,” he added, “Beaufort County is blessed to have a very strong human service network that works tirelessly to ensure that the needs of each vulnerable resident that seeks assistance, and a population that is incredibly generous and compassionate.” Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.
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Reverse Christmas parade idea stirs up residents’ debate
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As is Bluffton tradition, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at the end of the 2019 Bluffton Christmas Parade atop a Bluffton Township Fire Department truck. This year, entries in the parade will remain stationary while spectators drive past in their vehicles..
By Amy Coyne Bredeson CONTRIBUTOR
Bluffton is divided over more than just politics and face masks these days. The people of Bluffton are also at odds over plans for an alternative to a favorite Christmas tradition. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Christmas parade will look different than it has in years past. The Town of Bluffton will host a reverse parade the first Saturday in December. In a reverse parade, the spectators drive by stationary parade participants, similar to a drive-through festival of lights. Some people say it’s a creative way to keep the popular tradition going in a socially distanced manner, while others say the parade should just be cancelled this year. Some also say a
reverse parade could be dangerous and cause traffic problems. “Have a real parade or nothing at all,” Mark Trenske commented on a Facebook post by this writer. “Dumbest thing I’ve ever heard.” Trenske added, “If you can stand in line at the store, play sports, vote, you can stand on the side of the road and watch a parade.” “Actually, I think it is an excellent idea,” someone with the username LawrenceandArlene Spiegel responded to the post. “Our numbers are up, and this is a way to still celebrate without adding to our Covid issues. We want kids in school, so we don’t want kids testing positive after the holidays. Yes, it is outside, but I still think our priority is getting kids face to face, so why not do this as an extra measure of
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In addition to our newly established light commercial categories, the HHA HBA also established a new honor, the Joseph C. Harden Community Excellence Award, which recognizes achievements in community building by an HBA member company. The 2020 Joseph C. Harden Community Excellence Award is presented to David Gaal of Gaal Custom Homes & Remodeling for continuing the work of Joseph C. Harden in creating new and better ways to make vibrant spaces for all Lowcountry citizens. The winner of this years award was recognized and celebrated for the significant impact he’s made through projects with The Literacy Center, Deep Well’s Livable Housing Program, The HBA’s Education Foundation Scholarship program and more. “David’s work with Deep Well, to better the lives of some of Hilton Head’s most vulnerable residents, is appreciated and valued. He is a wonderful example of how people can use their talent to give back to their community.” - Sandy Gillis, Executive Director Deep Well Project HHI “Dave lives his life in service to others and he recognizes that true greatness is not what you have, but how you invest and serve your community.” - Brad Steele, Executive Director The Literacy center
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A couple of people also commented that they’d like to see some kind of tribute to Ameer Frazier, the 5-yearold boy who died in an accident at the end of last year’s parade. Another Bluffton tradition that will be a little different this year is the lighting of the town’s Christmas tree. This year, the Town of Bluffton will stream the event on Facebook Live to avoid a large gathering. The lighting is planned for Dec. 4. Mayor Lisa Sulka will announce the parade’s grand marshal at the tree lighting. Visit townofbluffton.sc.gov for parade entry rules and to fill out an entry form. The deadline to enter is Nov. 30 or after the first 50 applications have been approved, whichever comes first. For more information, contact Lyndee Simoneaux at 843-540-1662 or lsimoneaux@townofbluffton.com. 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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Rogue Rescue in need of help to help dogs in need By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR
(Editor’s Note: In our Nov. 3 issue, we incorrectly identified another pet rescue as Rogue Rescue Sanctuary. We apologize for our error, and offer this update.) Dianne All has always taken care of animals, so it seemed natural that she founded the Bluffton nonprofit Rogue Rescue Sanctuary. Like the other shelters, her goal is to care for and find homes for abandoned animals – in her case, dogs. Running a rescue of any size is not an easy task because so much depends on the generosity of others. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced shutdowns, her shelter was severely affected like several of the other area rescues. “It impacted tremendously due to the lack of donations coming in,” said All. “I couldn’t take any more animals in. That means there are fewer adoptions.” The few dogs she has available for adoption at the moment are in addition to those
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she calls her “sanctuary dogs.” “They’re the ones that I take care of their medical needs, and I have some dogs out as fosters, too,” All said. “I’m having to turn away a lot of people with dogs that need help.” At the beginning of the pandemic, All said she was able to keep going with the dogs she had because several animals were taken in by foster families who worked with the
animals, and then she was able to find those dogs homes. “Now I’m afraid to get more dogs, and I can’t get fosters. I don’t have any place to hold them and I won’t leave them outside,” said All. “Right now (the problems are) lack of money and lack of fosters. I have to take care of the ones that I have.” She’s unable to accept animals that others want to drop off, unless they are one of her
dogs. “In that case, I try to help keep them with the family but if they can’t keep them, I will take the dog and try to get another rescue take it in,” she said. “We’re relying on each other to get through this. In the end it’s the dogs that are suffering.” The challenge now is finding the money she would have raised by holding her annual golf tournament as well as other fundraisers. “What we really need right now is money for the food, and medicines – flea and heartworm prevention. I have a dog who needs vet care for her leg,” said All. Rogue Rescue does have a few dogs ready to adopt. “We have a three-legged, very energetic English Pointer named Angel that has been with me for two years and has been in foster care,” she said. “She’s shy and timid but she’d love to go into a home.” Check out the dogs and the urgent needs at roguerescue.org. Call 843-816-0097 for more information. Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.
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“I live on the water, and I’m on my dock every morning at 7 a.m. looking at birds and fish. I like the Lowcountry. I like the tidal waters. I like the estuary.” For Fran Heyward Bollin, Bluffton gives her almost everything she could want in a hometown. The former journalist and author was born in Charleston where her father, Daniel, happened to be working, but has lived in Bluffton for most of her 78 years. The family moved here when she was a year old, initially living on the second floor of what was the Planter’s Mercantile on Calhoun Street. The building is still there, across from the Society of Bluffton Artists gallery. “This was a small general store. You could buy things like a loaf of bread, nails, a piece of cheese, a hammer or screwdriver,” Bollin said. When her
father got out of the army in 1964, he built the family a house at the corner of Lawton and Boundary. “My mother drew the house plan on a paper bag with a pencil. It had two bedrooms, a bath, a living room and a big kitchen. Then they added a porch and a utility room.” In 1957, her parents bought the Heyward House on the corner of Bridge and Boundary Streets. It belonged to her father’s cousin Arthur Heyward, and two distant cousins had been living in it until they died. Before moving in, there was a lot of work to do, Bollin said. “They had lots and lots of cats, and my sister (Dyan) and father and mother and I spent the whole summer cleaning out the cats and miscellaneous stuff,” she said. Her mother, Margaret, bought the furniture that came with the house, and some pieces are still owned by
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BOLLIN from page 18A family members. In 1998, Margaret sold the house at 70 Boundary St. to the Historic Bluffton Foundation, which eventually opened the home for tours. The Heyward family has been part of the Lowcountry for at least 320 years. Thomas Heyward Jr., born in Beaufort County in 1746, was one of four South Carolina signers of the Declaration of Independence. That history has always been part of Bollin’s life. “My father was proud of being a Heyward, and he wanted us to be very proud because we had a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He wanted us to be proud of our country,” she said. “He thought it was important to be a Heyward. I’ve learned since then that not only name, but character matters. He felt that way, too. You’d better tell the truth, you’d better mind your manners, you’d better be on time.” One of Bollin’s passions is travel. When she was a child, the family took a week or two each year for vacation, mostly to the mountains in North Car-
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olina, she said. Occasionally they’d go up to visit an aunt in Salamanca, N.Y., stopping in Washington, D.C., so she and her sister could see the capitol. “Then, when we were in New York, we’d go to Niagara Falls in Canada so we could say we’d been in a foreign country. We did that twice,” she said. Growing up in Bluffton, Bollin and her friends made use of the town’s easy access to the water. “We just played in Heyward Cove, which is by Bridge Street. It was our play yard. We learned to swim there. My parents had that cleaned out and when the tide came in you could swim there,” she said, “I often wondered where people played who didn’t play in a cove.” In addition to playing in the cove, Bollin recalls doing a lot of crabbing, swimming every day when the tide was high. When the tide was low, they took their boat out to the sand bar. She had other interests as well. “I was a reader. I read a lot. When I was a teenager I worked in the library
in the summer, so I always had access to books. I read novels: Willa Cather and Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, and then I liked Charles Dickens,” said Bollin. “I read books like ‘Rebecca’ by Daphne du Maurier, although I went back to it years later and wondered why I’d liked it so much. I read nonfiction now mostly.” Like most of the area families, meals consisted of local seafood. “My mother did fried oysters. She could make really good fried oysters and oyster stew. She did a lot with crabs and with shrimp,” she said. “We grew up eating typical Southern food: collard greens and black-eyed peas, red rice – sauté onions, cook the rice in tomato juice and flavor it with bacon. Everything was flavored with bacon.” Bollin hasn’t always lived in Bluffton, but Bluffton has always been her home. Since that “foreign travel” north of the border, she has seen a great bit more of the world. With her first husband and two little girls, she moved south of Miami, Fla. A few years later, they
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moved to Kennewick, Wash., and Phoenix, Ariz., with time in between spent in Bluffton while he worked out of Savannah. “I decided in the ’90s I needed to travel some more, and know how other people lived. I started trading houses with people and I’ve done that 20 times, mostly for three weeks at a time,” said Bollin. With her late husband, Bill Marscher, and her current one, Bill Bollin, she has traveled to Europe, Costa Rica, Canada, and around the United States. “Those times enabled me not to get wrapped up in only my hometown, though I love my hometown” she said. The travel might have taken her away from home, but she became an integral part of Bluffton because of her journalism degree. Her first year away from home was at Columbia College, “because it was in South Carolina and I could get a scholarship. “I thought I’d see what was going
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stay safe this fall. On July 30, S.C. Governor Henry McMaster allowed theaters and concert venues to reopen after being shuttered since March, but with a 50% occupancy limit. In addition to requiring masks, the arts center is enforcing social distancing regulations by placing stickers on “safe seating” and the wooden cut-outs of people and animals in other spaces – keeping real people at least six feet apart. The “Fill the House” painted figure campaign is the arts center’s light-hearted attempt to supplement its annual donor drive, because the need for donations remains acute. Limited occupancy means fewer seats can be sold, and new hygiene protocols mean added expense for cleaning. They’re also fun lawn ornaments. In September, 26 wooden characters were on display outside the arts center during the kickoff event for “Art
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Area students are winners with Bright Ideas teacher grants Palmetto Electric Cooperative and Palmetto Electric Trust awarded $44,875 in Bright Ideas grants to 50 deserving teachers during a virtual Zoom presentation on Oct. 28. Earlier this year, teachers from southern Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties submitted proposals for innovative classroom projects. A total of 69 grant applications, totaling more than $60,385, were received. “This year has been filled with challenges for all of us, especially our local teachers,” said Berl Davis, president and CEO of Palmetto Electric Cooperative. “We are excited to award 50 grants to benefit students in our three-county service area,” Because of COVID precautions, the cooperative’s Bright Ideas Prize Team was not able to surprise the winning teachers in the classrooms. Instead, representatives from the cooperative and the trust hosted the Zoom presentation for all teacher applicants, principals and superintendents. Signs reading “A Bright Ideas Grant Winner Teaches Here,” gift bags and
checks were delivered to each school. Area winners are: BEAUFORT COUNTY Bluffton Middle School: $955, Heidi McAllister. Cross Schools: $520, Heather Brougham-Cook; $1,000, Pam Donahue; $675, Amanda Kropiewnicki; $1,000, Karen Penale; $900, Ashley Sanders; $990, Dr. Nancy Ungvarsky. Hilton Head Island High School: $1,000, Tarken K. Best; $1,000, Matthew Pheiffer; $1,000, John Wyatt. Hilton Head Island Middle School: $330, Kelley Duffy; $920, Irma Rameizl. Hilton Head Preparatory: $800, Louise Goodman; $675, Bethany Ramseur. May River Montessori: $1,000, Sari Kandel. Okatie Elementary School: $1,000, Siobhan McCann. St. Francis Catholic School: $745, Lesley Brewster. HAMPTON COUNTY Ben Hazel Primary School: $850, Anita Turner Padgett; $1,000, Michelle H.
Purdy. Hampton Elementary School: $1,000, Susie Laffitte. Patrick Henry Academy: $1,000, Nicole Barnes; $800, Sarah Padget; $1,000 Tricia Stanley. Wade Hampton High School: $735, Gangadhar Padigela. JASPER COUNTY Hardeeville Elementary/Jasper County Alternative Program: $975, Tawanna Chatman. Hardeeville-Ridgeland Middle School: $600, Christina J. Randall. Polaris Tech Charter School: $980, Kirsten Palmer. Ridgeland Elementary School: $900, Kenneth M. Fisher. Ridgeland-Hardeeville High School/ Jasper Advanced Career and Technology Center: $995, Terry Grant-Robinson. Royal Live Oaks Academy: $930, Bethanne Barner; $475, Brian Barry; $995, Anne Brown; $1,000, Allison Butler-Carson; $1,000, Robin Connolly; $1,000, Gregg Dixon; $1,000, Kodwo
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Forensic audit of school district accounts reveals no issues BEAUFORT – A forensic audit of Beaufort County School District debt service accounts found no improper transactions, an auditing firm hired by the Board of Education reported Nov. 10. The Board voted in June to conduct the special forensic audit after Beaufort County auditor Jim Beckert expressed concerns about “unscheduled overpayment of debt,” “unaccounted for” changes in fund balances, and other issues related to cash flow. The New Mexico-based Jaramillo Accounting Group said it had reviewed “all debt service revenue and expense accounts for the district and accounting for all tax revenue and all state reimbursements for fiscal year (FY) 2019-2020, FY 2018-2019, and FY 2017-2018.” “As a result of our detailed procedures performed over debt service funds, we did not identify any instances of fraudulent behavior or transactions,” the accounting firm’s report to the Board of Education said. The firm made several recommendations for improv-
ing communication between the county and district. The forensic audit was the third special review conducted in addition to the regular independent audits that are conducted each year by outside firms. The other two were: • Savannah-based Mauldin & Jenkins reported in May that all purchases made using school district credit cards between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019, were properly authorized and documented. • Virginia-based Reed & Associates reported in 2018 that it had sampled purchase card transactions from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017, and found no unauthorized purchases or improper documentation. The total cost of the three special audits was $103,000. The school district has had no significant financial findings in any of its 19 previous independent annual audits, and the outside accounting firm that conducted the 2019 audit reported that the district had “an incredibly strong accounting function.”
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them home. “And for a small fee, you can rent them over Thanksgiving,” she said. “They won’t eat much and I promise you they won’t talk about politics.” Carol Weir is the interim senior director of communications for USCB.
Happenings at USCB Center for the Arts Live performances (streaming available): • “Little Women,” Beaufort Children’s Theatre. 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 21. • “A Christmas Carol,” Beaufort Theatre Company. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5. Ticket prices vary. Streaming: • “The Nutcracker,” Bolshoi Ballet. 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Dec. 19. $18 • Monday Night Movies @ 7 p.m. Nov.
23 “Zappa,” Nov. 30 “Collective.” $8 In the gallery: • “Art Speaks,” juried exhibit of more than 50 pieces created during the pandemic, including paintings, textiles, wood and silver, including works by artists Mary Ann Ford and Nancy Bader of Bluffton and Carolyn Wall of Hilton Head Island. Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Through Dec. 15. Free.
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Noteworthy • Four Corners Gallery continues its Makers Month with artist demonstrations and conversations through the end of November. Artists presenting and discussing their works include Jeanette Henrickson, Marc Hanson, Jill McGannon, Louanne LaRoche, Doug Corkern and Nancy Waterhouse. Presentations will be limited to two hours, with spacing and masks required. The events are limited to 18 guests. Reservations are required by calling 843-757-8185. Four Corners is located at 1263 May River Road in Bluffton. • Roberto Rodriguez will lecture on “Lowcountry Mushrooms” on Nov. 18 at 2 pm as part of the Fall Discovery Lecture Series at Coastal Discovery Museum. Rodriquez has a Wild Mushroom Safety Certification from Mushroom Mountain. He grew up in Argentina and Uruguay and moved to the U.S. in 1999. Cost of the program is $7 per person for in-person, and $5 per household for virtual viewing. Reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 224 or online at coastaldiscovery.org under Fall Discovery Lectures. The Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head. • Artists of the Society of Bluffton Artists (SOBA) will hold their eighth annual Holiday Boutique Nov. 19-Dec. 19 at the gallery’s Center for Creative Arts (CCA,) 8 Church St. in Old Town Bluffton. The boutique offers hand-created works by local artists – including Santa Claus figurines, jewelry, painted furniture, fiber art, holiday decorations, wreaths and more. Sneak Peek Night will be held Nov. 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. With every purchase, shoppers enter a drawing to win a 24-inch handcrafted heirloom Santa. The boutique will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday; and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday to Saturday. For more information, contact Lynda Hawley at hawleycollection@aol.com. • Vendors with the Bluffton Artisan Market will hold a two-day Christmas market from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 27-28. The Bluffton Artisan Market is an open-
air shopping event with live music that features local makers and artisans. Vendors and attendees must wear masks at all times and practice social distancing. The event is sponsored by Lowcountry Made, a promotional organization that represents a collective of artists, artisans and entrepreneurs creating in the Lowcountry. • The Children’s Center will host its 2020 Holiday Online Auction Nov. 30-Dec. 14. All proceeds from the auction will support the operations of The Children’s Center, a unique non-profit early education and childcare center for working families in the Lowcountry. For more information about the auction, visit thechildrenscentersc.org/online-auction. For more information about the Children’s Center, visit thechildrenscentersc.org. • Collins Group Realty will host its annual Toy Drive for Bluffton Self Help from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 5 in the Sam’s Club Parking Lot off Bluffton Road in Bluffton. New, unwrapped toys for all ages will be accepted. • The Port Royal Sound Foundation will host a Maritime Marketplace from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Maritime Center in Okatie. Local artists and vendors will have their work on display and for sale. Admission is free, and masks and social distancing will be required. For more information, call 843-645-7774 or visit PortRoyalSoundFoundation.org. • FWDG will host is 30th annual Winter Coat Drive through Dec. 31. Donations of gently worn coats, sweaters and other warm clothes and accessories, such as scarves, hat and gloves, will be accepted. The coat drive benefits two local nonprofit organizations, Help of Beaufort and The Deep Well Project of Hilton Head Island. The drop off location is the foyer of FWDG, 745 Robert Smalls Parkway, one mile east of the Broad River Bridge, in Beaufort. For more information, call 843524-8695.
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Business Briefs
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• Two physicians have joined Memorial Health University Physicians (MHUP), a network of primary and specialty care practices. Dr. Amelia Bostwick and Dr. Kristen Snipes, both OB-GYNs, will bring their experience to MHUP’s Women’s Care practices serving Savannah, Pooler and Bluffton. Dr. Bostwick will provide safe, high-quality obstetrics and gynecology care for women in the Savannah area. She will practice at the MHUP Women’s Care locations in Pooler and on Lexington Avenue in Savannah. Dr. Bostwick is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. She completed medical school at Mercer University School
of Medicine – Savannah Campus and the OB-GYN residency program at Memorial Health. Prior to joining MHUP, Dr. Bostwick practiced at the Women’s Health Center at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup. She also served as the Chief of Staff for Wayne Memorial Hospital in 2017. Dr. Snipes will bring the same high-level of personalized care for women of all ages in the Bluffton area. She comes to her new post with a background focus in determining pregnancy risks through noninvasive prenatal testing. Her practice will be located at the MHUP Women’s Care Bluffton location in Okatie. Snipes earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Wofford College and her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2016. She completed her OB-GYN residency and served as Chief Resident at Memorial Health. To make an appointment with either Dr. Bostwick or Dr. Snipes, patients may call 912-350-5937 or schedule an appointment online at MemorialHealthDoctors.com.
• Carole May has joined StoneWorks Inc. as an outside sales representative. In her new role, May will be responsible for developing professional relationships and connecting different industries with the StoneWorks mission. Born in Philadelphia, May moved to the area after spending the past Carole May 25 years in Charlotte. Her professional background includes sales positions in the wholesale and retail industries, including the furniture industry, and outside sales for soft goods. May also successfully owned and managed a lifestyle boutique for 15 years. May and her husband Jeff moved to Beaufort in March. For more information, contact StoneWorks at 843-689-6980 or online at hiltonheadstone.com. • Partners Minto Communities USA,
Margaritaville Holdings and The St. Joe Company have announced that construction has started on 13 model homes at Latitude Margaritaville Watersound, the companies’ planned 55-and-better community in northwest Florida. Models are projected to open in April 2021. Model homes have been designed to capture the “no worries” tropical vibe that is a part of life at Latitude Margaritaville. Latitude Margaritaville Watersound is located on Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast between Pensacola and Panama City, near Panama City Beach, and just a short drive from the famed Scenic Highway 30-A corridor. The area is the embodiment of the relaxed, beachy vibe that is at the heart of the Latitude Margaritaville lifestyle. Latitude Margaritaville Watersound is the third Latitude Margaritaville community to be developed by Minto and Margaritaville, and the first to be developed in partnership with St. Joe. The first two Latitude Margaritaville communities have opened in Daytona Beach, Florida and near Hilton Head, South Carolina.
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Grand Re-Opening
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A ribbon-cutting was held Nov. 5 to celebrate the grand re-opening of lot 9 brewery on Red Cedar Street in Bluffton. Owners Walter Trifari and Dana Briggs (back row, center) cut the ribbon in the presence of Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka, Town councilman Dan Wood, members and staff of the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, and friends and staff members.
Business Briefs • Kaziah S. Howard of Columbia has joined SmartMarketing Communications (SMC) as creative director. Howard previously served as the director of marketing and brand strategy for the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce. While at the Chamber, she Kaziah S. Howard was responsible for planning, developing and executing all marketing activities for the organization and rebuilding the Chamber’s image and character to investors, prospective investors, policymakers, and the public. Howard brings more than a decade of experience in creating award-winning projects, campaigns and materials, spanning from nonprofits to corporations, and across industries. Most recently, this was reflected via an
award-winning national commercial campaign. As creative director, Howard will serve as project manager on all marketing, design, advertising and branding projects for clients. A graduate of UNC Wilmington, Howard stays active in many professional and philanthropic organizations, including serving on the editorial committee of Strategies Magazine, the board of Killingsworth Home, as a program instructor for Junior Achievement’s “Be Entrepreneurial” Program, and on the marketing and communications committee for United Way Women in Philanthropy.
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Without a well-crafted, well-thought-out, up-to-date estate plan, you are likely to encounter legal problems such as: unnecessary costs and delay, family disputes (and related litigation), tax exposure that could have been avoided, loss to in-laws, loss to a child’s indiscretions, loss of government benefits, and more. So, in the area of estate and elder planning, avoiding these negatives is critical. Legal papers can be impersonal and difficult to understand. When getting this important work done, make sure you understand your options (wills vs. trusts, etc., powers of attorney, immediately effective or springing, beneficiary designations, titling on assets) and how the papers will work with your assets. Using visual diagrams is helpful to communicate how the legal papers will work. Considering the uncertain political times
we are in, it is wise for people to be mindful of updates in the law and taxes (as they become apparent through various media) and to review their legal papers to avoid problems known and possible. It is wise to consider if you want to make sure your assets will not be lost to an in-law. If your child inherits property free of trust,
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Patio Party
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A Nov. 5 party on the patio at Canterfield of Bluffton was well attended by locals looking into the villas now available on the Canterfield property. Great food and lively music made the evening festivities special for all the visitors.
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During Palmetto Animal League’s first-ever virtual event, PAL at Your Pad, held Oct. 8, Peacock Subaru helped to showcase PAL’s adoptable pets, which led to the adoption of 34 pets in just one week. Peacock Subaru, one of PAL’s Partners in Rescue, also pledged to donate $100 to PAL for each day a pet was adopted in October, leading to a donation of $3,100. Pictured from left are Ken Kirby, Peacock Subaru general manager; Sally Dawkins, PAL adoptions & intakes coordinator; and Amy Campanini, president of PAL, a private nonprofit rescue and shelter. For more information, visit at PalmettoAnimalLeague.org.
Beaufort Memorial (BMH) is hosting free weekly COVID-19 testing events from noon to 2 p.m. every Wednesday at the new Beaufort Memorial Okatie Medical Pavilion at 122 Okatie Center Boulevard North. All testing is on a first-come, firstserved basis. A physician’s order is not required. BMH staff will collect test specimens using kits supplied by the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), which will run all tests through its state laboratory. Participants should expect to receive results within 5 to 7 days after test collection. The BMH Infection Prevention team will call anyone who tests positive and provide detailed instructions for self-isolation, self-care and home disinfection. Those who test negative will receive a text notification or phone call. Participants are encouraged to complete and print two copies of the COVID-19
Testing Form ahead of time. Forms are available at BeaufortMemorial.org/FreeCOVID-19TestingEvents, but will also be available onsite. In addition to the Okatie events, BMH is also offering free testing in Beaufort on Tuesdays from noon to 2 p.m. at the hospital’s Administrative Center at 990 Ribaut Road, directly across from the hospital. The events, in partnership with the DHEC, are part of a statewide effort to provide broad access to testing, especially in rural areas.
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HEALTH
Plan ahead to lessen holiday stress for dementia sufferers By Paul Mazzeo CONTRIBUTOR
The holidays are right around the corner. This time of year might be stressful under normal circumstances, and even more so with COVID-19. But for many people with Alzheimer’s Disease or other types of dementia, the holidays can be a particularly con- Paul Mazzeo, M.D. fusing and disruptive time in terms of changes in routines, and people who may be perceived as strangers visiting. For both the person with dementia and their caregivers, the joy of family visits and gatherings is often intermingled with feelings of loss over declining abilities. Several strategies may help navigate this time. • Planning for the holidays is key. Involve the person with dementia in the preparations. Opening holiday cards together might help trigger long-term memories. Hanging ornaments on the tree and stirring the Christmas cookie batter can provide a sense of purpose and satisfaction. • Try to avoid over-stimulation with elaborate holiday displays of blinking lights and large decorations that can lead to disorientation. Lighted candles and decorations that might be mistaken for edible treats should be avoided. Alcohol should be restricted. • You might wish to limit the size of gatherings or number of visitors if your loved one is easily confused and agitated. Advising your guests ahead of time that the dementia sufferer might not remember them will limit the distress caused by “do you remember me?” questions. • A phone call or video chat with the visitor in advance might provide a
happy anticipation to the arrival and might facilitate recognition. Schedule visits at the best time of day for the individual and limit the duration of gatherings to what you feel your loved one can tolerate. Realize that dementia sufferers can fatigue easily, which often manifests as more confusion. • Maintaining a routine is important; this provides an anchor in the here and now. Visits should be held in the person’s most familiar surroundings. For a person residing in an assisted living or skilled nursing facility, however, the increased activity of other residents’ friends and relatives visiting can lead to disorientation. Use your best judgment whether your loved one feels more safe and secure with structured activities in the facility or at an outing with friends and family. • Gifts for someone with dementia should account for their impairments. For instance, an electric coffee maker or teapot that turns off automatically, calendars, or medication holders are items that many people with dementia can use to help them adapt to their illness, particularly in early stages. Less practical but more emotionally gratifying gifts can be family photo albums, familiar music, recordings of church sermons and gift certificates for a hairstyle or manicure. Avoid items that are breakable or irreplaceable. • Finally, if you are a caregiver, do not forget to reserve time for yourself. Set limits on events (and stick to them) to keep from being overwhelmed. Despite the challenges of dementia, the holidays can still be a rewarding time for you and your loved ones. Paul Mazzeo, M.D., is a board-certified neurologist with Coastal Neurology and sees patients in Okatie and Beaufort. He is medical director for the Beaufort Memorial Memory Center in Okatie.
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HEALTH
Early detection of lung cancer possible with new technology By Dr. Jason McClune CONTRIBUTOR
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Memorial Health is using the latest technologies to fight this dreaded disease. Lung cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the U.S. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates there will be nearly 229,000 new cases of lung cancer diagnosed in 2020. Another sobering fact is lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. for both men and women. Because it often has no symptoms early on, it’s usually found at an advanced stage and most patients don’t survive. There is some good news – the ACS also reports the number of lung cancer deaths is declining, in part due to advances in early detection and treatment. At Memorial Health, one way we live out our mission and commitment to the care and improvement of human life is by making
accuracy. This minimally invasive procedure is safer than CT-guided lung biopsy and, unlike a traditional bronchoscopy, the robotic platform gives the physician the ability to reach the Dr. Jason McClune demonstrates how the robotic assisted bronchoscope entire lung safely and obtain tissue will help physicians at Memorial fight lung cancer. samples of small and hard-to-reach nodules in the periphery leading-edge technology available to our of the lung. patients. We now have an innovative new The physician navigates the scope procedure that holds promise in fighting through the small tubes in the patient’s lung cancer. In June, Memorial Health became the first lungs using a hand remote much like a healthcare system in Georgia and among the gaming system. Once the scope reaches the first hospitals in the U.S. to offer robotic-as- desired location, the physician can perform biopsies with direct visualization, which sisted bronchoscopy for patients with lung increases accuracy and reduces risk of nodules. This new technology allows for earlier detection of lung cancer with greater complications.
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We are excited about this amazing technology because it allows us to diagnose lung cancer at an earlier stage. Since launching this program, our thoracic oncology team has used the robot to detect early stage cancers, which led to earlier treatment and, we hope, positive outcomes. The first step in early detection of lung cancer is usually a screening with a lowdose CT scan. If you or someone you love is a long-time smoker, this is certainly something to consider. Candidates for getting this screening once a year are those who are 55 to 80 years old, have a 30-pack-year smoking history (equivalent of one pack per day for 30 years), and currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years. This screening is covered by Medicare and many insurance plans. It is our hope that, by using these screening and diagnosing tools, we can reduce the number of lung cancer deaths in our region. Dr. Jason McClune is an interventional pulmonologist with Memorial Health in Savannah.
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WELLNESS
Reach out, acknowledge caregivers, share kindness
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By Ashley Gruber CONTRIBUTOR
Ever have one of those signs that reminds you of what is important in life? This one hangs in my office: “Throw kindness around like confetti,” a reminder to spread kindness by just being ourselves. November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time for us to lift up those who are putting a loved one’s needs at the forefront. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, 53 million Americans are providing unpaid care for a loved one, with 16 million caring for people with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, for an annual 18.6 billion hours (Alzheimer’s Association). And yet, despite being a growing phenomenon, this fact is overlooked by the general population because it makes us feel uncomfortable, and makes us look at our mortality. These feelings are valid because it can be overwhelming to “go there.” However, acknowledging caregivers provides an opportunity for light, love, growth, joy and being part of the fabric of humanity. The hope that comes is real when a hand is extended. Did you know the role of a caregiver begins at diagnosis? A sense of separation is automatic. At first, there is shock and denial, a sense of numbness to block the fear. Then, a sense of “before” and “after” the illness. The caregiver slides into a role of heightened awareness – tracking changes, sleeping with one ear open, researching treatments, and taking on more responsibilities. While the head is focusing on detail management, the heart is wrapping in grief. Caregivers often do not realize this is happening because they are focused on the afflicted. A secondary illness of loneliness sets in. The relationship is changing. Husbands and wives are no longer on equal ground. Roles reverse between parents and adult children. Time is moving faster than one’s
mental, emotional and physical pace because stressors must be quickly processed Caregivers are grieving – for their ailing loved one, the changing relationship, a loss of independence, dreams, and for who they were before taking on this role. As more focus needs to be maintained on the caregiver, they are often receiving less. Well, here is the good news, the secret! This is the perfect opportunity to be a friend without fixing a single thing. You don’t have to swoop in and save the day. Listen without judgment, acknowledge they are in a tough place, and grant space and grace to be exactly where they are. Let’s punch that smartphone button and ask our caregiving friends how they are doing. Find a funny joke or Carol Burnett video clip to share – it’s so healthy to laugh! Just extend a hand. That’s it. That’s the secret. Here’s a tip: Caregivers fear being a burden, so they wait for us to contact them, not wanting to “bring us down.” But when you come from a place of kindness, it’s so easy to connect. Call (or text or email or mail a card to) a caregiver in your life today. Sprinkle kindness like confetti. You won’t be sorry. Ashley Gruber, LPC, NCC is the counseling director, a memory care specialist, and certified grief specialist at Memory Matters. mymemorymatters.org or Ashley@mymemorymatters. org.
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Veterans Day celebrations were held throughout the Lowcountry on Nov. 11, including at the Okatie Pines Retirement Community in Okatie. Pictured here are resident veterans who participated in the festivities, including Frank Anderson, right, World War II Army Air Corp veteran.
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WELLNESS
Massage for body and mind: An integrative approach By Summer Foster CONTRIBUTOR
Integrative massage therapy is a holistic, focused culmination of modalities. This practice is highly individualized per client and can include hands-on work, energy work, and even guided meditation. When a licensed massage therapist (LMT) practices integrative massage therapy, they are focusing on treating the mind-body-spirit connection as a whole. This is an expansive tool that can be used to treat a myriad of issues from sore muscles to anxiety. This holistic approach allows the practitioner to deepen the experience for the client and tailor the session to meet specific needs. Clients often express their needs in the form of physical discomfort, such as tension in the shoulders, etc. With an integrative approach, therapist and client can explore several paths to alleviate these issues. During a session of integrative massage
therapy, the therapist will begin with broad, flowing strokes to feel tension in the underlying muscle, playing close attention to the depth of the client’s breath and emotional shifts. These are indications that the area needs further exploration.
Areas that need special attention might be treated with specific energy work, acupressure massage, deep tissue work, or light stretching. Breathwork (pranayama), energy work (reiki, or quantum touch), and guided
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meditation can be utilized to decrease cortisol and increase serotonin which can help balance the mind-spirit connection, along with traditional hands-on massage to balance the body. The therapist that holds focus on this particular connection knows that when one part of the system is unbalanced, other areas can be disrupted, resulting in unwanted stress and physical discomfort. Exploring massage therapy can be an exciting and intimidating experience. However, know that you are taking steps to further your well being, which can only be beneficial. Client-therapist connection is extremely important during this type of session. No two massage therapists are the same, so feeling comfortable and having open communication with your LMT is crucial. Summer Foster is a licensed massage therapist (LMT) who also holds certifications in Jivamutki Yoga and Vinyasa Flow. She works at Inner Peace Massage and Spa.
National Hospice & Palliative Care Month
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BEAUTY
Quarantine or not, don’t give in to gray hair mindset By Joy Ross CONTRIBUTOR
I’m writing this article on election day and praying that whatever the outcome, it changes our quarantine situation as soon as possible. I am repeating myself, I know, but we’ve all been in the house way too long. The holidays are just around the corner. We need to start being able to spend time with our friends and family and start showing our beautiful faces again! Looking older and worn out is not an option right now. Too many other stressful things are happening, so we need to at least feel good about ourselves. Through all of this pandemic, my clients have shared with me that a lot of their friends and some of my clients (you know who you are) are letting their hair go gray! I have repeatedly stressed how the absence of color (or the presence of gray) around our faces just makes our wrinkles
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and a lot of people are content to not have to spend time primping. For many, their years of enjoying their lives without having to primp to go to work are in the past. The quarantine has made it even easier to let our hair get long and unkempt. And gray.
Why bother? Why not! So, you haven’t been able to go on a trip or go out to dinner. But why look older, no matter what our lifestyles are? Maybe you don’t know that there are several things that can be done to alter your hair color without a lot of maintenance. Maybe you don’t know that just a few warm pieces added in by your stylist can change the entire look of your hair and your face. No maintenance. The growing out is not obvious, because it’s blended with the gray. You’d be amazed at how much younger you can look and what a difference a little tiny bit of warmth and dimension in your gray hair will make. It’s an easy lift to your spirit. If someone tells you they like your gray hair, don’t believe it. The color might be pretty, but not against your face. Treat yourself. It will be the best present you can give yourself for the holidays. Joy Ross is owner of Style It Salon in Old Town Bluffton. styleitsalon.com
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PETS
Joyful holidays bring certain dangers to a dog’s life By Abby Bird CONTRIBUTOR
While holidays from Thanksgiving to Christmas time are happy, busy times for families and friends, there are dangers lurking. Items such as onions, raisins, grapes, alcohol, chocolate, caffeine, fruit pits and seeds, sharp bones from the turkey, yeasty dough for bread, macadamia nuts, nuts in shells, xylitol, and plants such as poinsettias are all dangerous to dogs. Hazards surround the Christmas tree: ribbon, wire hangers for ornaments, ornaments, candles and more can cause serious problems. There are more emergency trips to the veterinarian this time of year than any other season except summer. From a dog’s perspective, there is food everywhere and people to play with from the end of November to the beginning of the New Year. It might be fun but can be disruptive. Dogs are by nature creatures of
routine and they don’t handle change well. Potty training for a puppy can be disrupted, or if an older dog, excitement can lead to digestive issues and possibly even destructive behavior. With kids at home or having visitors, even the routine changes such as nap times and walks mess with their sense of time. If they are used to family being at work or school during the day and now everyone is home, there goes the accustomed schedule. The ideal situation is to keep to the dog’s
regular schedule as much as possible. With the changes, expect that your dog may exhibit some unwanted behaviors. Usually they get back to normal once the holidays are over. Give your dog a quiet space to retreat to so they can get away from activity. Play to tire them out before guests arrive and make sure they have a long walk. Do not over feed them with goodies. Turkey, although a healthy food for most dogs, can also wreck their digestion, potentially making them have malaise or even diarrhea. If kids are running around the house, it might be likely that your dog will chase and nip them. Have kids play outside, or put your dog outside if possible. If this can’t be done, then play time for kids might be an appropriate nap time for the dog. If you can take the
dog to a park or drop them off at daycare, they will be even more tired. Keep your dogs away from tables or food preparation areas since you will not likely see if they steal something. Feed them at their regular times but possibly move their feeding area to somewhere quiet. Don’t allow small kids to mess around near the food bowl! If you do have small kids roaming the house, make sure they have long toys to play with the dog, to keep the dog’s mouth away from their small body parts. Try not to have kids walk around with food. Most dogs can’t resist the temptation and might steal it, and in the process might accidentally nip or graze a child’s hands – or knock over the small human. If you are really careful, this holiday season can be enjoyed by humans as well as canines. Abby Bird is owner of Alphadog Training Academy. AlphadogTrainingAcademy@gmail. com
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PETS
Halo collar helps shelter dog navigate life without sight By Amy Campanini CONTRIBUTOR
Over the years, hundreds of pets have called my office at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center their temporary home. Whenever a cat or dog comes to share my workspace, it means they need quiet time away from the hustle and bustle of the adoption center. It is one of my favorite perks of the job, and my most recent office mate left an indelible mark on my heart. At just 4 years old, Fawnie has lost her ability to see. Her previous owner knew she was visually impaired but never took her to a specialist. As her vision continued to fade, Fawnie became anxious around other dogs. She was about to be dropped at a shelter when a PAL board member stepped in to save her. He drove Fawnie all the way down from New Jersey so
we could give her the second chance she deserves. When Fawnie arrived at PAL, we immediately took her to an eye specialist who confirmed that she is completely blind. Now it was our job to help Fawnie learn how to navigate life without sight. She adapted quickly at PAL, going on walks, and learning to be around other dogs and new people. Thanks to a caring donor, we were able to outfit Fawnie with a halo collar to help her navigate. A loving couple has decided to take Fawnie into their hearts and home. They come to PAL several times a week to spend time with her and gain her trust. Soon, our trainer will take Fawnie for a 2- to 3-hour introduction to her new home. In the weeks to follow, PAL will offer support to Fawnie’s new family as she transitions.
A degenerative condition might have taken Fawnie’s vision, but nothing could ever change her sweet nature. I will always remember our time together sharing an office.
Pets like Fawnie have a remarkable way of making our lives better simply by being present. If you know someone who cherishes their time with a special pet, give them a gift full of meaning this holiday season. Have a pet portrait tile made and displayed at PAL’s No Kill Adoption Center “In Honor” or “In Memory” of a beloved pet. Two pet tiles are normally $150, but this month, you can get two for just $100. One tile will be permanently displayed on the walls of the PAL Adoption Center and the second tile can be given as a gift. We will provide a gift card that you can present to a recipient explaining how PAL’s pet portrait tiles pay it forward to help homeless pets. Order today at PalmettoAnimalLeague.org and your holiday gifts will help us rescue more pets like Fawnie. Amy Campanini is president of Palmetto Animal League.
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NATURE
Domestic cats and their interaction with our environment By John Riolo CONTRIBUTOR
As I write this, I am in a bit of a dilemma. I love nature and wildlife, including birds. At the same time, I am an unabashed cat lover, having had several beloved feline pets over the past 40 years. The problem is that our little kitty friends and wildlife, especially birds, don’t always go together. Cats, even well-fed cats, kill birds. In the United States alone, outdoor cats kill approximately 2.4 billion birds every year. Although this number might seem unbelievable, it represents the combined impact of tens of millions of outdoor cats. Each outdoor cat plays a part. The problem seems to be that the cat is a very skilled and efficient hunter and its prey, evolutionary speaking, might not have enough time to learn how to defend against the cat. In some parts of the world, Australia for example, it’s even worse since felines have
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only been introduced within the past few hundreds of years, and their native wildlife rarely stand a chance against them. A common practice to deal with the over-population of feral cats is to trap and euthanize feral cats. A few years back, one gated community in the Lowcountry hinted
at such a plan and the groundswell of opposition was immediate, loud and forceful. It is fair to say that the community made a hasty retreat. Even the most ardent of bird lovers will draw the line at euthanizing or killing cats and kittens. There are better ways.
So, what can be done? Well, we can trap feral cats in humane traps that do not harm them. Feral cats can be taken to places such as Hilton Head Humane Association, where the cats can be neutered and then released back into the environment. Over time this will reduce the number of feral cats in a given location. How do we balance our love of nature, our birdlife and our love for our cats? Our pet, Madison, is primarily an indoor cat, but we do let her out on a leash – only when we are outside with her and watch her. Of course, not everyone will want to do that. Many people say cats will not wear a color or leash. I can say it works well for us and for Madison. All three of our most recent feline family members were willing to accept a collar and leash in order to be outdoors. Both our cat and the local birds are much safer. It’s something to consider. John Riolo lives in Moss Creek and is past president of the Nature Club of Moss Creek. john.a.riolo@gmail.com
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HOME
Protect bathrooms from hidden dangers of mold and mildew
By Craig Carlson CONTRIBUTOR
The growth of mold and mildew, which flourishes in areas that are wet, humid and damp, is something that many homeowners here in the Lowcountry face on a daily basis. Perhaps nowhere is mold and mildew more likely to grow than in the small spaces of our bathrooms, where the combination of high humidity, and often leaky plumbing, can lead to excess moisture. Unfortunately, one of the most common places where mold and mildew may be growing in your bathroom is the very place where you step into to get clean: your shower. Many people think of leaky showers as just a small nuisance, and many others might not even realize they have a small leak or minor plumbing issue that could be contributing to the accumulation of excess moisture. Mold, in particular, has been shown to contribute to numerous health problems, especially for those with allergies, an existing respiratory problem, or a weakened immune system. With people spending more time in their homes these days, it’s more important than ever for homeowners to ensure that they take steps to ensure that their bathrooms remain free of mold and mildew. There are a number of things you can do to try to remove excess moisture in your
bathroom to prevent the growth of mold and mildew. One easy step is to make sure to use a bathroom exhaust fan when showering (leaving it on for about 30 minutes after you leave the bathroom.) In addition, since one of the biggest culprits of the growth of bathroom mold and mildew comes from a leaky shower, a new advance in custom waterproof shower systems can eliminate the potential for the dangerous growth of mold and mildew. This design, proven to be 100% waterproof and leak-free, is an important advance over traditional mud bed shower systems that many people have had in their homes. It is a proven way to help reduce the growth of mold and mildew and resulting health problems. According to the EPA, the best way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture, with the EPA further advising to fix the source of the water problem or leak to prevent mold growth. A leak-free shower system not only effectively stops leaks from happening, but ensures the best moisture protection possible – protecting your home from the growth of mold and mildew and, most importantly, helping everyone in the household live as healthy a lifestyle as possible. Craig Carlson is the director of technical services at KBRS, a Hardeeville-based company that manufactures custom shower systems. www.kbrs.com.
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HOME
Home for the holidays? Review this fire safety checklist By Dave Miller CONTRIBUTOR
With the excitement of everyone being home for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, there is also an increase in risk for house fires. Holiday decorations, candles, blocked vents, poor electrical connections, dirty air filters … the list goes on. So, before you decorate your home this year, be sure to review this HVAC Fire Safety Checklist. HVAC’s and related equipment are leading causes in structure fires due to lack of proper maintenance. As temperatures drop and use of heating systems rise, any debris, dirt or dust build up in your ducts could possibly spark a flame. This can be easily prevented with a seasonal tune-up to your home unit. Scheduled tune-ups are the most proactive way to stop costly and hazardous problems from forming in your system, because “out of sight, out of mind,” right?
When you turn on the heat for the first time in few months, do you notice a smell coming from your air vents? That scent is caused by the burning off of dust and debris particles in your air ducts as hot air starts to circulate through your home. Do you ever hear clicking, clanging,
squealing, or even gurgling noises coming from your unit? Any of these noises can be the result of an electrical issue, an obstruction in the fan, a damaged fan belt, faulty bearings, or a high-pressure buildup in your system. You can also check your home for other
electrical and heating dangers by doing the following: • Installing tamper-proof receptacles on outlets. • Keeping cords out of reach from children or animals. • Inspecting switches, plug, electrical cords and outlets for exposed or burnt wires. • Moving cords or wires from high traffic areas like in the living room or kitchen. • Removing electronics from overloaded outlets and adding an extension cord. Be sure your family has an emergency exit plan in case of fire. Review several escape routes and practice using them with the entire family, highlighting all windows and doors. Practice makes perfect, and what better time than the holiday season to get the family back together to practice fire safety. Dave Miller, owner of Superior Services, has been servicing HVAC systems for more than 20 years in the Bluffton and Hilton Head island area. gotosuperior.com
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GARDEN
Transition your garden now for coming winter months By Edward Poenicke CONTRIBUTOR
With the weather changing to cooler nights and shorter days, we still can do some gardening at this time of year. We still can plant perennials, pansies, violas, foxglove and Sweet Williams in our flower gardens for color now and on into the spring and summer. Clean out any old, dead plants or plants that look spent. Consider adding some lime to your flower beds to help raise the pH of the soil for next year’s gardening efforts, as lime takes three to four months to raise the levels. You can also apply lime to St. Augustine, Bermuda or Zoysia grass to raise the pH of the soil, as these grasses like a pH of 6.0 to 6.6. You can purchase a soil test kit at home and garden stores to find out the pH of your soil. You can also send a sample and get a soil test through the Clemson
University Cooperative Extension Service. Visit Clemson.edu/extension for more information. At the same time, apply a light layer of new mulch to the flower beds and shrub
beds to give them a finished look. Now is a good time to plant new shrubs and trees in the landscape, because the roots will keep growing as long as the soil temperature stays above 40 degrees.
Therefore, the roots will develop a large system over the winter months and help the plant be better established for next year’s summer months. With lawns slowing down in growth, we do not have to mow as often, but we still should mow some to collect the leaves that fall. If fallen leaves build up on the lawn, they keep moisture close to the runners of our grass, which can cause disease problems later. Be careful about pruning early spring blooming shrubs now, as their blooms have been set for next spring. If you do some leveling of shrubs now, the new growth that can develop later might be damaged by cold weather. If you have a few odd shoots that are long, cut them back individually into the shrub. 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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FAITH
Find joy in giving thanks in this unusual season By Pete Berntson CONTRIBUTOR
Like the past several months, Thanksgiving this year is likely to be very different than any other recently celebrated. So many of the changes and disruptions of 2020 have been beyond our control. Despite limitations and restrictions, the COVID-19 virus has not disappeared, as so often promised. While a vaccine’s development is looking promising, many families and friends will choose not to gather this year out of an abundance of caution. The yearly community Thanksgiving services and the traditional community Thanksgiving meals here in the Lowcountry have also been canceled, again out of an abundance of caution. This Thanksgiving will be very different. Amid the continuing stress of ongoing uncertainty around us in so many areas, it is not surprising that, at times, we naturally focus on the loss of people and opportunities we miss the most. And that is precisely
why we all need this time of thanksgiving even more than ever before. If even for a day, or just for a few hours, a time set apart allows us to pause from all the chaos and take a deep breath. Thanksgiving is that time. While it might be more difficult or
challenging to identify them among the rest of what is happening, there are still parts of our lives – many parts – that bring us joy. Intentionally focusing on these positive aspects of our lives and those around us and those we care about is a gift we can receive and enjoy and then share.
For many, joy comes from gratitude, a sense of appreciation for the good that has been received, acknowledging that it is not earned or even deserved very often. For people of faith, God is the source of good in the world and in us. This belief and trust in a higher power allow the occurrences of this earthly life to be put into perspective. Yes, Thanksgiving will be different this year. It will also remain a time for experiencing and expressing gratitude. Gratitude for the past and all the positive memories it holds. Gratitude for the present, taking each and every moment not for granted, but as beautiful and unique gifts. Gratitude for the future, adopting a hopeful and optimistic attitude that God is not yet done with us or the world. May this “different” Thanksgiving still be a time of gratitude for you, and one that you will not soon forget. Pete Berntson is the pastor of Church of the Palms United Methodist Church in Okatie.
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SAFETY
Beyond hurricanes, be prepared for other possible hazards By Cinda Seamon CONTRIBUTOR
As we near the end of hurricane season (Nov. 30), everyone breathes a sigh of relief, but there are other hazards in our area of which we should be aware. Earthquakes. When was the last earthquake in South Carolina? Believe it or not, there was one in August., a 2.0 magnitude tremor. Did you know there have been 15 earthquakes in the state in the past year (according to earthquaketrack.com). According to the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, about 70% of earthquakes in the state occur in the Coastal Plain. Typically, earthquakes strike without warning, so think about preparing your home. • Fasten shelves and appliances (such as TVs) securely to walls. Place large, heavy objects on lower shelves.
• Repair defective electrical wiring or leaky gas fixtures, as these present major post-earthquake fire risks. • During an earthquake drop down onto your hands and knees, cover yourself and hold on to something sturdy like a desk or table. • Be prepared to move with your shelter if the shaking shifts it around. • Do not try to get out of a building during an earthquake. Find out more at www.DropCoverHold.org. Tornadoes appear with little or no warning and can cause devastating damage in a matter of minutes. Consider these actions: • Determine in advance where you will take refuge in the event of a tornado • Go to an interior room or hallway on the lowest floor of a building • Stay away from windows, doors and outside walls • Do not stay inside a trailer or mobile home. If possible, move to a building
with a strong foundation • If you are outside and there is no safe shelter nearby, go to your vehicle and drive to the closest sturdy shelter or find an area lower than the roadway and lie in it covering your head with your hands • Do not get under an overpass or bridge Floods. As we know from recent years,
floods can affect large portions of our state. • Remember to avoid contact with floodwaters. Never walk or drive on flooded roads. Assume that all floodwater is contaminated, and decontaminate anything that becomes wet. Wildfires. The space between a house and an oncoming wildfire provides defensible space and should be maintained with shorter plants, more moisture, and kept debris-free. Keep woodpiles, grills, tarp coverings, etc. out of your defensible space. Use plants that are not oily or waxy such as tulips, red oak, periwinkle, vinca, crape myrtle, azaleas and Boston ivy. Keep roofs and gutters clean, consider installing protective shutters and have a garden hose long enough to reach any area of the home. Cinda Seamon is the fire and life safety educator for the Town of Hilton Head Island Fire & Rescue.
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SPORTS
Having trouble with one-handed backhand? Let’s fix it! By Lou Marino
ball and-or thinking they’ll avoid hitting it out. Starting with position, as always, it’s about the “be prepared” factor (reference to many of my previous articles), seeing the ball, getting your racquet back as soon as it leaves your opponent’s strings, and moving to hit it comfortably in your strike zone (about waist high including a good
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Along with being one of the most elegantly graceful shots that denotes tennis, the one-handed backhand can also be a troublesome task to execute effectively. If you watch some of the top pros, especially Federer, Wawrinka, and Gasquet, hitting their one-handed backhand, they always seem to be in position to hit the ball in their strike zone, at a perfect contact point, and completely follow through. Their footwork, balance, and transfer of body weight into the ball seems effortless. The trouble most of us mere mortals have with this is threefold: • Position. Moving your feet in time to get sideways to the ball, dominant shoulder pointing across the net, dominant side foot at a 45-degree angle to the net, getting your body out of the way, while staying balanced, and ultimately moving your body weight from back to front as you strike the ball.
(Whew! No wonder tennis can be tough to learn ... there are so many moving parts just to make this one segment happen.) • Contact point. Extending your dominant arm to make a “fist” at the ball allowing you to contact it at racquet and arm’s length out in front of your body. • Follow through. Many recreational, club and league players use a short, or choppy type of follow through, trying to direct the
knee bend). There are two ways to avoid fielding a high backhand: either meet the ball early, on the rise into your “zone,” or move back to let it come down from the bounce into your “zone.” Contact point is crucial to having success with this shot. Most players hit the ball too close to their body, almost like they’re fighting it off, usually resulting in hitting late.
Thankfully, there’s only one, one-handed backhand grip (another previous article) and it perpetuates you to emulate making a “fist,” punching toward the ball, meeting it by extending racquet and arm’s length out in front of your body. Finally, following through fully completes the shot. After contact, your racquet should extend fluidly through the ball and end in one of two positions: The first, over your dominant shoulder, butt cap pointing straight down at the court. The second, fully over the dominant shoulder, butt cap facing your target across the net. I highly recommend working and practicing to improve this shot in your game. When consistently well hit, it’s one of the most satisfying shots to make and definitely worth the “trouble” it took to fix it. 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
Bluffton pool reopens after months-long closure for pandemic By Bob Colyer
The Bluffton Pool opened Nov. 2 after more than three months of closure due to COVID-19.
All patrons are encouraged to bring in a labeled bottle of water. (Water bottle are also available for purchase.) Water fountains may be used only to fill bottles, not to drink from. While smilingly enforcing these rules, the pool staff will increase frequency of cleaning and sanitizing areas of high-traffic (i.e. restrooms). The facility will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected every evening at closing. Health and safety in these COVID times come first, but none of the rules above prevent enjoyment of swimming at the Bluffton Pool. For me, it is a delight to return to my regular swim routine. Please take advantage of this renewed opportunity to once again experience the pleasure of aquatic exercise.
maximum of 36 patrons, and no more than 5 swimmers per lane. • All visitors are required to adhere to social distancing while on the pool deck before and after swimming.
Dr. Bob Colyer of Bluffton is an actively retired college professor, coach and author of “Swim Better: A Guide to Greater Efficiency for Swimmers & Instructors,” directed primarily to non-competitors. bobcolyer@yahoo.com
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On Nov. 2, Beaufort County Parks and Recreation reopened its pool in Bluffton after having closed it on July 15 for three and a half months. While I have been fortunate enough to have used my apartment complex’s smaller pool for work on my strokes, other regulars have missed their usual aquatic exercise. Of course, due to the coronavirus, there are rules to follow for those who wish to use the facility. Entry requires being masked and subject to a temperature check. Entry and exit are by separate doors. Locker rooms are closed to changing clothes and showering. Other rules include: • All who enter the facility must fill out a COVID waiver. • Indoor pool doors and windows will be opened, as well as fans will be installed for increased circulation of air. • Occupancy in the indoor pools will be a
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How mental is your golf game? By Jean Harris CONTRIBUTOR
I want you to make a few lists in answer to the prompts below. The items following are some of the responses my students have given me. • List things that bother you on the golf course. Slow play Bunkers not raked Cart path only People moving and talking when I am trying to swing. • Make a list of things you can control on the course. What I am thinking My attitude My level of focus My pre-shot routine My post-shot reactions • Make a list of things you cannot control on the course. Course conditions
• Nearly all golfers would be better off if they forgot about the score as they played. • A golfer performs best when he focuses on a target and not how to execute the movement. • Pick the smallest possible target when aiming. • You must forget what happened previously in the round. The only shot that counts is the next. • Re-discover the pleasures of the game – the smell of grass, the camaraderie of playing with friends. I really believe that the mental part of the game is at least 50% once you have played golf for a couple of years. The suggestions above can help all levels of golfers.
Slow play Weather Where the ball ends up after I hit it • Make a list of negative thoughts you have said to yourself on the golf course I am scared to tee off in front of people I don’t know I am tired of three-putting I am tired of being in the bunker I hate this hole What a terrible pin position on this hole Listed below are some words of wisdom by Bob Rotella, a noted golf psychologist, that can help you with your mental game. • Golfers are endowed with free will. You can control your own thoughts. You can choose to think confidently. • Never use the word “don’t” prior to hitting a shot. Your brain doesn’t understand “don’t.” If your last thought is “don’t hit it in the water,” the brain will think “water.”
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REAL ESTATE
How to steer clear of some scary real estate boos By Larry Stoller CONTRIBUTOR
Halloween has come and gone. Pumpkins, broomsticks, bones, spiders, bats, ghosts, ghouls and goblins have almost all disappeared. Huge skeletons with big teeth and eerie lights that were selling for $199 have gone back into the closet. However, selling your home could still be scary, so here are some real estate boos and ways to avoid them: • Listing Price BOO. Your home is on the market for two and a half weeks and no showings. Your real estate agent says your price is too high, it should be lowered from $450,000 to $350,000. Avoidance tactic: Savvy agents should be able to accurately determine a property’s market value and price range. Before listing your home, interview two or three agents, and compare their price determinations. • Few days before closing BOO. Just before you are ready to close the home you
sold, your agent calls and says the closing will be delayed, a problem with the buyer’s loan package and final approval. Avoidance tactic: Before negotiating the sale, obtain a “loan pre-approval letter.” In the contract, include a “loan commitment contingency”(e.g., requiring that the buyer obtain a full underwriting approval subject to appraisal).
• Seller’s net proceeds BOO. At closing, the seller expected to receive $141,000, but the cash to seller on the settlement statement was $91,000. Avoidance tactic: Estimate your net proceeds when negotiating your sales price (determine mortgage balance, loans and liens if any). Ask your agent what closing costs to expect. Some agents will provide a net proceeds sheet. Ask your attorney to see a pre-settlement statement. • Property possession and move-in BOO. You move into your new home. There are no appliances in the kitchen, the washer and dryer are gone, and the walls and doors are banged up. Yet, everything was OK when
you did your walk-through one week before closing. Avoidance tactic: Do the walk-through (i.e., the final buyer’s inspection) on the day of the closing. If there is any damage, missing items, or other problems, get them corrected before releasing funds, or withhold funds from the seller’s proceeds. • Here’s one very scary buyer BOO. In some places on and off the island, the real estate market has gotten crazy. With low inventory and high demand, prices are up, sellers are seeing multiple offers, and buyers are “losing out” on their dream homes. Avoidance tactic: One solution would be to offer full price right away. However, since every property and transaction is different, I would suggest working with your agent to come up with a custom solution. 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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