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INSIDE • Big holiday plans to be scaled back this year 12A • Safe Santa to visit fans at ArtWare on Hilton Head 18A • Parade, giant menorah lighting set for Dec. 13 20A • Reminisce gift shop to close 22A • District program for boys fosters positive behavior 26A
Intelligence unit uses technology to expedite prosecution By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR
Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor Duffie Stone began his career 30 years ago prosecuting drug cases in Richland County. Back then, if a narcotics team raided a suspected dealer’s home, they might expect to find drugs and guns. But if they found the dealers’ notebooks – in which they recorded their purchases and sales – the discovery was a game-changer that could bring down an entire ring. Today, the big score on a drug raid isn’t a paper notebook; it’s the dealers’ cellphones, which can contain their contacts, evidence of their interaction with other suspects, and even photographic evidence of crimes. Stone calls the development of technology and its use by lawbreakers the biggest change in the criminal justice system during his time as a prosecutor. “There are all types of technology that didn’t exist when I started as a prosecutor,” Stone said. “Because of that, the way law enforcement catches criminals and the way the courts prosecute has also changed.”
To combat crime, the New York Police Department in the late 1990s began using a computer comparison statistics program (COMPSTAT) as a data management tool, combining crime analysis and geographic information. This information demonstrated to police that, often, the same offenders were committing crimes all over the place, avoiding repeated charges for similar offenses because the various precincts were not comparing notes. The introduction of intelligence-led policing had such an impact on reducing crime in New York, it began to spread to other cities. Stone and other prosecutors across the country are now employing a similar strategy in their prosecution. The use of “intel” has shifted the focus of prosecution from the types of crimes being committed to the types of people who are committing them. Among the benefits are better prosecution and more appropriate sentencing, Stone said. The 14th Judicial Circuit covers Allendale, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties, an area of 3,200 square miles. The percentage of criminal acts is carried out by a fairly set group of
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Dylan Hightower, left, investigator with the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, uses a digital pointer to highlight a phone record during a jury trial, as Solicitor Duffie Stone reviews the record for the jury.
individuals, according to Stone. He cites the “Pareto Principle,” a concept named for a 19th century Italian economist who discovered 80 percent of the country’s land was owned by 20 percent of its people. This 80/20 rule
applies in a variety of other disciplines, Stone said, including crime in the 14th Circuit, where roughly 80 percent of criminal offenses are committed by
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SUNNY SIDE UP
No need to be all thumbs in sharing the love this season By Lynne Cope Hummell EDITOR
Have you ever thought about how much you use your thumbs? Think especially about the thumb on your dominant hand. Here’s a short list of ways our thumbs help us: • zipping pants, putting on socks, tying shoes • holding a fork, or cutting with a knife • writing with pen, or painting with a paintbrush • holding a cup of hot coffee • turning the house key in the deadbolt • clicking the key fob to unlock the car door • putting the key in the ignition and turning it • changing the radio dial • shifting gears while driving • thumbprint ID to unlock a cell phone or app • computer mouse, keyboard (space bar especially)
And the most important for many: texting. A stupid move on my part made me realize just how important that odd finger is in everyday life. Getting ready to retire for the evening, and in a hurry, I stopped in the hallway to pull shut a bedroom door with my left hand, while my right hand was resting on the door frame near the hinges. Was I trying to balance myself? Had I moved too fast? I don’t quite know how, but my right thumb was in the way of the door jamb. So when I pulled the door to shut it, the other side of the door squashed the tip of my right thumb. The pain shot all the way up to my elbow. My scream startled my husband. I thought for a moment I might pass out. By the time I could look at the injury, the thumb was swollen and a bruise had appeared under the nail. My husband prepared a mini ice bath in a jar and I was glad when the thumb finally went numb. I slept with an ice pack, but of
course it melted during the night. I awoke to more throbbing. Trying to get ready for work that next morning, I started the list above, mentally at the time. Shortly after I wrote this, I heard about a friend who had been in a terrible skiing accident. I don’t know how many bones he broke, but he said that, for now at least, he has the use of just one arm. I felt small for whining about a little bruise on my thumb. Then I thought about some news I got a couple of years ago, about a beloved high school teacher who had some health issues and had to have both legs amputated. And I thought about veterans who came home from combat minus a limb or two, and those who lost their vision or hearing. I thought about women who have had breast cancer and had to have a mastectomy. Today, as I’m editing this for publication, I got the news that a longtime friend is in ICU with a severe case of COVID-19 and is
on oxygen 24/7. Loved ones aren’t allowed to visit. I smashed my thumb in a door. How thoughtless I was to think I could write something humorous about something so minor, when so many others are faced with a lifetime of pain, inconvenience and adjustments. How can I be flip about my thumb when many out there are truly suffering? Maybe it was the universe’s way of making me stop and think. These continue to be strange times we’re living in. Lives are in turmoil because of the pandemic, in economic crisis because of lost jobs and business, and in health crisis for numerous reasons. This season, let us focus not on our little aches and twinges and bruises, but on how we can help others get through their very real pain. Let’s be sensitive and kind, let’s show empathy. Especially during the holidays, a little kindness goes a long way.
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For several months leading up to my Halloween Birthday boy’s 18th birthday, he had been asking us to help him coordinate paddling his kayak down Class 5 white water rapids. William also wanted to skydive on his birthday. After all, it’s not every day that a fellow turns 18. It should be a memorable day. In fact, it was also memorable in that he would cast his first ballot, in the November general election. His older sister had voted a few times but never in the general. We had plans to go over to the library polling place and Rose, Reedy, William and I would vote together. This was a particularly important event, and we were all excited. For years, Rose and I took the children with us to observe the process as we voted. We also would have an impromptu civics lesson, as we would place voting into a larger context.
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reservations and, several days later, our neighbor was kind enough to fly us there. We got an early start, leaving Ridgeland for the short hop to Sylvania, arriving at the JumpGeorgia hangar to join a small crowd of folks waiting their turns. We were soon on board, with William anxious to jump from 15,000 feet, the highest altitude they offer, which features a full minute of tandem free fall. We banked out of a cloud at 15,000 feet. William was standing in the door. I blinked, and he was gone. We met back on the tarmac, and William was grinning from ear to ear. His birthday was indeed memorable. I was so proud of my newly adult son. He stepped out into the air without a moment’s hesitation. If fate is kind, one day William and his son or daughter will take a day every once in a while to create such a bonding adventure. William and I had a great day. Sometimes “one out of two” is just enough. Weston Newton is the representative for District 120 in the State House of Representatives. WestonNewton@schouse.gov
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They were familiar with the struggle to enlarge the franchise from property-owning white men to include all races, genders and degrees of physical ability or disability. It has been one of the foundational accomplishments of our American democracy. With respect to the other two birthday priorities, we could pull off only one of the two. We put in quite an effort to prepare for the white water kayak adventure. First, William and I drove to Columbus, Ga., for a little refresher course. A few days later, we made our way to the Green River Narrows in North Carolina and the serious Class 5 white water. Unfortunately, the conditions there were too dangerous, as the dam above the Narrows was releasing water into the river on a schedule more aggressive than we thought prudent to run. We, of course, had a default position: skydiving. After much research and consultation with our neighbor, who is also a private pilot, we determined that JumpGeorgia in Sylvania, Ga., was the place to go. I made
To the Editor: The expression “United we stand, divided we fall” can be traced back to the sixth century. Its intent is to express a unity of purpose; we have learned in unity there is strength, that together we can achieve greater success than we can alone, synergy at work. With the election behind us, a new year ahead, we have a window of opportunity to bring our country together, fulfilling the first part of this ancient, inspiring slogan, “United we stand.” We can start through reconciliation and sharing values instead of opinions that often lead to division. An article in “The Tennessean” (July 28, 2020), listed the following ways to unite a divided country that is in societal and political turmoil: • Careful selection of representatives that commit to non-partisanship. • Show respect for others.
• Empathize with others. • Share your beliefs, pursue what can be agreed on, reach consensus. • Seek peace, support each other, remembering that it is not wrong to do what is right. Conversely, what should we avoid doing? Noted conservative journalist David French, in his book, “Divided We Fall,” points out those dangers as we travel down the road to a unity of purpose. Simply stated, we must work in a spirit of cooperation or expect a continuation of society’s decline. Mahatma Gandhi’s simple but profound philosophy for each of us is found in his statement, “Recognize the good in people and help them grow.” You and I can promote democracy by being part of the answer, not part of the problem; we have a choice.
To the Editor: I am currently reading “Caste” by Isabel Wilkerson. The book deals primarily with the caste system in America as well as several other countries. The caste system in our country is more commonly known as “race.” As Wilkerson states, “Caste is the bones, race the skin.” The injustices that have been done to people of color are appalling and horrifying. The decision by Hilton Head Plantation not to remove the word “plantation” and rename their community is a great injustice to the Gullah Geechee culture on Hilton Head Island, and to all people of color. I hope that the residents of Hilton Head Plantation will reassess their decision and not perpetuate such a shameful part of our history.
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Tis the season: Thoughts on best gifts ever received 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
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INTEL from page 1A roughly 20 percent of hardened “career criminals.” To help identify those criminals, Stone hired a crime analyst in 2011 who had been certified and trained by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. Investigator Dylan Hightower helped Stone launch his new intelligence unit, expanding the use of evidence-gathering techniques from fingerprints and DNA to modern technology. Law enforcement agencies from across the 14th Circuit – from the Bluffton Police Department to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) – work closely with prosecutors on cases. In South Carolina, law enforcement agencies are the only entities that can file criminal charges, and they need only demonstrate probable cause to secure an arrest warrant. Once the arrest has been made, however, case files and evidence are turned over to prosecutors for review. Stone’s office will indict and prosecute only the charges it believes can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, a higher burden of proof.
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Investigator Dylan Hightower spends time listening to hip-hop videos on YouTube. He isn’t cyberloafing though. Hightower’s examination of YouTube and other social media content is a real difference-maker in the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office effort to prosecute criminals.
know everyone who is arrested for General Sessions appearances. Are they gang members, career criminals? Are they people who may have never been arrested before? Do they have another case on our docket?” Stone said that by the time the individual appears at the bond hearing, everything that is known throughout the entire circuit is in front of the prosecutor charged with trying the case, whether this is a first-time offense or another in a long chain of crimes big or small that are catching up to the arrestee. “If you stab your neighbor and get arrested, I promise you we will know all about you by 8 a.m. the next morning,” he said. The second thing the intel unit does is help law enforcement. Hightower has access to law-enforcement databases, among other tools, that help him identify defendants and their associates. He also directs a regional gang task force and works with law enforce-
The work of Hightower’s intel unit is often crucial to reaching that higher bar – and, perhaps as importantly, helping determine instances in which there is insufficient evidence to proceed or evidence that the accused didn’t commit the crime, after all.
Stone said the intel unit serves three primary purposes. “First, it tells us who we are dealing with when the police arrest someone. Our staff comes in early each morning and by 7:30 a.m. collects information from all five of our jails,” he said. “We
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INTEL from page 8A ment agencies throughout the state to share information. “Part of that work is analyzing information,” Stone said. “We get requests from almost every law enforcement agency in our circuit, and we deal with almost 20 of them.” The third purpose of the intel unit is to help prosecutors prepare a case for court. “We can present the information in a way the jury can understand,” Stone said. “Everyone watches TV and there is no excuse now not to use the technology. It has made it easier to prosecute the cases. It has also made it easier for law enforcement to catch them. It is also necessary. Even if I didn’t like intelligence-led prosecution, I’d still have to use it.” Maj. Bob Bromage, spokesman for the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, said the technology has vastly improved over the years. “It plays a prominent role in solving crime. We have DNA technology and DNA analysis. We also have access to state and federal crimes labs for different
analyses. There is firearm examination, latent prints, and witness testimony,” Bromage said. “It’s not prudent to reveal all the technology that is available because it can provide the upper hand to the criminal element.” Stone had seen the effectiveness of one of the biggest intelligence units in Manhattan, headed by District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr. Recognizing the effectiveness, Stone took the information and whittled it down to fit more modest prosecutors’ offices in his January 2020 white paper “Intelligence-Led Prosecution in a Medium-Sized Office.” “If I have $8 million, I can build [Manhattan’s], but this is how it works in everyday prosecutors’ offices,” Stone said. “Every prosecutor’s office within the next 10 years will have an intelligence unit, and I’m going to help them every way I can. The good news is that technology can not only be used to aid criminal enterprises; it can also be used to stop them.” Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.
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School district to resume face-to-face instruction Jan. 4 The Beaufort County School District will resume face-to-face educational instruction five days a week beginning Jan. 4. The announcement came at the Nov. 13 Board of Education meeting. “It’s always been our goal to resume five days a week of face-to-face instruction,” said Superintendent Frank Rodriguez. Rodriguez noted the challenges of hybrid instruction. “It’s hard for some students academically and socio-emotionally,” he said. “It’s hard for teachers who are delivering both virtual and in-person instruction, and it’s hard for parents to try and juggle it all.” The district decided to return to face-to-face instruction after reviewing COVID-19 infection rates in other
South Carolina school districts that have resumed face-to-face instruction. “What we and other districts are finding,” Rodriguez said, “is that most COVID-19 cases among students and staff are from engagement in outside events and activities. “While we have many safety precautions in place at schools, I urge our citizens to continue taking the necessary precautions against the COVID-19 virus so we can open our buildings and keep children and educators safe.” Rodriguez acknowledged the physical distancing challenges of returning to a traditioxnal schedule in some of the district’s more crowded schools. “District and school-based administrators are working to mitigate these challenges.”
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MERRY CHRISTMAS IN OLD TOWN BLUFFTON The Merry just got Merrier for all your Christmas Needs!
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It’s still Christmas, celebrated with a different flavor By Amy Coyne Bredeson CONTRIBUTOR
Celebrations have been different this year. We’ve canceled graduations and proms, postponed weddings and hosted birthday parties through Zoom. Normally, we look forward to holidays, but this year they just haven’t been the same. It’s been difficult, but we’ve made the most of it. With cases of COVID-19 once again skyrocketing around the world, medical experts are still saying we should avoid gatherings, something especially difficult during Hanukkah and Christmas. For the past eight years, Bluffton attorney Molly Day and her husband, Trey Judy, have hosted a festive Christmas party for between 50 and 100 friends. “It didn’t seem socially responsible,” Day said. “We’d been hoping it might change. We were just doing what the rest of the world was doing
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At Molly Day’s 2019 cookie party and contest, head cookie judge Heather Galvin announces rules and procedures as Frank Simon peruses the treats on which the two will be passing judgment.
– watching the situation.” Unfortunately, the situation has not gotten better, so this year’s party is
off. One of the highlights of Day’s party is a cookie decorating contest, which
is judged by real-life judges – Beaufort County associate probate judge Heather Galvin, along with former probate judge Frank Simon. Her Christmas party wasn’t the first celebration Day had to call off this year. She had to cancel their annual “Friendsgiving” meal, which usually includes at least 20 people. Day also had to cancel a big celebration she had planned for her husband’s 60th birthday. She had rented 10 houses for Labor Day weekend and the Corner Perk for a lip sync competition. It all had to be canceled because of the pandemic. While Day’s Christmas party is canceled this year, the cookie contest will go on. Day will invite her friends to pick up individually wrapped cookies with sprinkles, decorate them at home and enter them into the competition. After the winners are announced, they will pick up their prizes from the front porch.
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Kelly McClure puts finishing touches to the top of a white aluminum Christmas tree, one of 104 trees on display in the Space Age Vintage Christmas Tree exhibit in Houston. McClure has 48 of her collectible trees in the exhibit.
Christmas will be different this year for Joni and Bill Bosse, too. But that doesn’t mean the holiday is ruined. The couple recently moved to Hilton Head Island from Toledo, Ohio. Their six children and seven grandchildren are spread out over four states. The Bosses usually have about 10 people over on Christmas Eve, then go to their son’s house in Chicago on Christmas Day. They didn’t feel it was safe to travel this year. “We all mutually have decided it’s not a good idea this year,” Joni said. “There’s just too much risk. And more and more people that we know … are getting positive diagnoses.” So, this Christmas, the Bosses will celebrate with their daughter and granddaughter who also live on Hil-
ton Head. Joni and Bill have learned to focus on their blessings. They were both widowed with three children each when they first met in 1998 in Ann Arbor, Mich. They married in 1999. Now the family is mourning another loss. Their daughter who lives on Hilton Head unexpectedly lost her fiancé in January. Joni and Bill moved to the island to be near her and her daughter. “We’ve been through life and death,” Joni said. “We’ve both had a spouse die in our arms. Our kids all lost a parent when they still needed a parent. They were teen-age and early 20s. We’ve been through a lot of losses.” Kelly McClure of Hilton Head has
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CELEBRATE from page 14A always loved Christmas. She loves decorating for Christmas and is “a little obsessed” with vintage Christmas decor. She has an extra special place in her heart for vintage aluminum Christmas trees, which she’s been collecting for about a decade. Last year, McClure decided to share her beloved Christmas decor with the public. She hosted an “Aluminum Forest” open house at her home on North Port Royal Drive. Since she and her husband have two rescue dogs from Hilton Head Humane Association, McClure charged admission to the event to raise money for the organization. This year, McClure can’t host a fundraiser in her home, but she’s still sharing her Christmas spirit with the world, or at least a large number of people. She was invited by her friend and fellow mid-century tree lover Theron Georges to bring her trees and join him in his Space Age Christmas Trees Exhibit, which opened Nov. 27 at the 1940 Air Terminal Museum in Houston. The event, which is open through Jan. 3, features just more than 100 aluminum trees – of which about half are McClure’s, and the remainder belong to Georges (who is the author of “The Wonderful World of Evergleam”). Since her vintage trees are in Houston, McClure has put more effort into her outside display this year. “I’ve always done a pretty big, colNow more than ever, we’re all looking forward to the light and hope that the holiday season can bring. At Palmetto Electric Cooperative, we’re proud to always provide our members with reliable service at an affordable price— bringing light, warmth and dependability to you and your loved ones now and into the coming year.
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In hopes of bringing a little extra joy this Christmas season, the elves at ArtWare in Shelter Cove Towne Centre have figured out a safe way to get Santa and Mrs. Claus in front of children who want to tell the jolly man their greatest wishes. While COVID-19 precautions and restrictions will not allow Santa to have children meet him up close, he and Mrs. Claus plan to visit from a safe distance – 6 feet, to be exact. ArtWare owner Jennifer Megliore said that traditionally, the center’s management company sponsors Santa, but this year management chose not to host any entertainment, hoping to curb close contact during such gatherings. Since Santa’s calendar was open, Megliore invited him and his Mrs. to stake a spot outside her store, which she has decorated with cheerful red and white twinkle lights. After all, she is celebrating her 20th year in business, and thought Santa could be the icing on the anniversary cake. Santa and Mrs Claus agreed, and they will be at ArtWare from 5 to 7 p.m. three Saturdays, Dec. 5, 12, and 19. Megliore said it took some research to create the best, safest way to bring him in contact with the public. “We are using a ring of garland, to
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Hanukkah parade, menorah lighting part of global event As Hanukkah, the most widely-celebrated Jewish holiday in America, approaches, and with restrictions put in place to curtail the spread of COVID-19, local Jewish community members are preparing to celebrate the festival of lights. This year, with social distancing measures in place, Chabad of Greater Hilton Head has planned its public menorah lighting Dec. 13 to be live-streamed. In addition, participants may join the safe Car Menorah Parade. Line-up begins at 4:30 p.m. at Tanger Outlets 2 in Bluffton, and vehicles will travel together to Shelter Cove Towne Center on Hilton Yead Island. The lighting of the 9-foot menorah will begin at 5 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public. The Menorah lighting is part of the worldwide Hanukkah campaign, an initiative launched by the Rebbe, Rabbi
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Little shop of memories to close its doors Christmas Eve By Lynne Cope Hummell EDITOR
A visit to Reminisce, a quaint gift store in a handsome red building in Bluffton’s Promenade, truly can be a step back in time, in more ways than one. On one shelf might be a teddy bear that looks like the one you had when you were 7; inside a glass case in the corner is a signed baseball from your teen idol; that aroma of those lavender soaps reminds you of your mom when she was reading bedtime stories to you. Hanging on the wall behind the cash register is a large framed photo of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin, reminding you of black-andwhite TV music specials and movies you watched in college. Here’s an old school Santa, there’s a graphic of a Scotty dog on ice skates, and around the corner is a small replica of your granddad’s 1940s Ford pick-up. It is virtually impossible to walk into
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REMINISCE from page 22A caramel corn, and French soaps (“That was Audrey’s idea,” Glenn said), among other popular items. It was a natural progression to sell collectibles in the store, as Jerry and Audrey had been weekend antiques dealers for years. They found joy in seeking out their favorite things, and finding treasures for others to buy. They became a premier seller of the Cooperstown bears, selling more than any other store in America, he said. Oh, and don’t forget the craze of the 90s – Beanie Babies. “I’ve had three unpleasant moments in retail in 33 years,” Glenn said. One of them involved the small stuffed animals made popular by the Ty toy company. “Two ladies got in a fight over Princess Diana,” he said, and he had to separate them. Ever the baseball fan, on a whim in 1990, Glenn put a box of baseball cards on a counter. They began to sell, and Glenn had found another niche. “So we opened a little sports room in the back, and it grew and grew,” he said. Lori, something of a baseball fanatic herself, joined the family business in
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Behind the counter in Reminisce, Jerry Glenn is surrounded by photographs of celebrities, some of whom he met during his lifelong career in sales.
1995. “In 2006 they sold Cinnamon Bear and opened Legends Sports Gallery, a sports-focused memorabilia and collectibles business, also in Main Street Village. After a decade, they moved to Bluff-
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doors on their 33-year history of retail business. But not to worry, this isn’t the end of the line for the dynamic father-daughter team. Jerry and Lori are remodeling a garage and an office and plan to continue selling the memorabilia and collectibles, including their beloved Scotties, online. The working name is Reminisce Legends. Jerry will continue to offer appraisals on collections, and Lori will handle most of the business end. Jerry has no plans to stop working. “If God is good to me and gives me a few more years,” the 89-year-old said, “I have a lot of things I want to do.”
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Celebrating at Lady’s Island Middle School are, back row, from left, Lakinsha Swinton, director of student services; Kashta Campbell, assistant principal; Lori Davis, assistant principal; and Dr. N’kia Campbell, district officer of academic initiatives. They gathered to honor sixth grader JaVeion Holmes-Simmons, center, a member of Young Men of Distinction, who won an award at school.
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Beaufort County School District recently launched a mentorship program for middle and high school boys. The Young Men of Distinction program is geared toward boys in grades six through 12 with a history of behavioral problems. Director of Academic Initiatives N’kia Campbell said the school district identified nearly 100 boys and invited them to the group, which meets for an hour every two weeks on Zoom. “All the research tells us that young men – all students but specifically our young men – need positive role models in front of them,” Campbell said. She decided it was the perfect time to kick off the program. The pandemic is keeping students away from their friends, and the program provides a platform for them to come together
virtually in a time of crisis. “We’re using this opportunity to foster connections with the students, to pour into them,” Campbell said. “To let them know that they’re not alone, to let them know that even though there may be some social-emotional trauma, we’re here to support them.” Campbell said the program will provide students with the tools they need to be problem solvers and critical thinkers. It will also teach them the importance of giving back to their communities. At each meeting, students will hear from positive male role models in the community. School district superintendent Frank Rodriguez, along with deputy superintendent and chief of schools Duke Bradley III, spoke at the first meeting. They shared their personal stories, and spoke about goal
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MENTOR from page 26A setting, having high expectations and learning from their mistakes. Other speakers have discussed political awareness, military service, the need for more minority men in the field of STEM and the late Rep. John Lewis’s idea of getting into “good trouble.” The students were recently asked to come up with individual service projects to do in their communities. In the spring, they will also do a project together as a group. Campbell said the district is designing the program one semester at a time. Other topics she would like to cover with the students include public speaking, college, possible scholarships and career choices. Campbell would love to empower other school districts to start their own groups, and she hopes to start a “young ladies” group in the spring. Lady’s Island Middle School behavior management specialist Shawn Coleman works directly with students who have been referred to him
for behavioral issues. He said in a normal setting at the middle school, classroom disruptions make up the majority of referrals, but in the age of virtual learning, most referrals are for absences. Other issues that can lead to referrals include excessive tardies and failing two or more courses. “I applaud our district leaders for taking the time to acknowledge that there needs to be some sort of initiative to address our male students,” Coleman said. “Hopefully these young men can see that they have an exceptional group of positive male role models within the community that they can reach out to for social and emotional support, and to get inspiration from.” To learn more or volunteer with Young Men of Distinction, call Campbell at 843-322-5925. 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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Group’s free booklet provides resources for early reading By Amy Coyne Bredeson CONTRIBUTOR
As Dr. Seuss wrote, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” The ability to read opens up a whole world of possibilities. A local group wants to help children gain that skill early in life. “It’s probably one of the most important things we can do for our children to launch them on an exciting adventure of learning and figuring out what they want to do, and moving on to successful careers and lives,” said Tom Henz of the Greater Island Council of Hilton Head and Bluffton (GIC). “It all starts with reading.” Henz is chairman of the GIC’s Education Committee, which has compiled a resource guide for parents and caregivers in Beaufort County. “Collaborate from Birth to Eight for Early Grade Reading” is filled with information on early
grade reading programs available in the county. Those programs include Born To Read, Beaufort County First Steps, Beaufort County Library, The Children’s Center, United Way of the Lowcountry, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Hilton Head Island and Bluffton. These groups will distribute the booklets to local families and pediatricians. “The goal is to get the booklets to as many parents and caregivers as possible,” Henz said. After serving on The United Way’s board of directors, Henz spent a year tutoring children to read through the organization’s Read Indeed program. Henz realized tutoring was not his strong suit, but he still wanted to do something to encourage children to start reading at a young age. Through his work with the United Way, Henz had learned that children should be on grade level by the beginning of fourth grade, because it’s at that point that they make the switch from
learning to read to reading to learn. If they aren’t proficient readers by the fourth grade, children often start falling behind in school. That really stuck with Henz, so when he became involved with GIC, he joined the education committee. He and the
other committee members devised a plan to put together a resource guide for current and future parents and caregivers of young children. Another GIC member, Jack Ward of the Ward Foundation, offered to fund the first phase of the project – printing booklets in English. The next phase is to translate the booklet into Spanish and print copies for the Spanish-speaking community. At press time, funding had just been received for that printing. If phases one and two are successful, the committee would like to partner with other communities to create similar booklets. “We would certainly welcome and encourage those in the community with a passion for early grade reading to join our efforts,” Henz said. For more information, contact Tracey Mrozek at gichhboffice@gmail.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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Noteworthy • Hilton Head Fire Rescue will be collecting new unwrapped toys (for ages 1-12) and non-perishable food items this holiday season at Fire Station #3, 534 William Hilton Parkway. Donations will be given to Deep Well for families in need. In addition, the annual holiday lighting display at the station will be open for viewing. Social distancing protocol is in place. Toys should be dropped off by Dec. 11 in order to get to Santa’s workshop, and food may be dropped off through Jan. 1. For more information call 843-682-5141.
• Lowcountry Autism Foundation (LAF) has partnered with Corner Perk in Bluffton to raise funds for its programs through sales of a new coffee blend, Jack’s Roast. The roast was created in honor of Jack, a local boy with autism, and to match his personality – hardy, bold, assertive, playful and a tad spicy, according to Corner Perk’s roaster. Proceeds of 25% per sale of the coffee will be donated to LAF. For more information, visit lafinc.org/ fundraisers.
• Maye River Quilters Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Dec. 5 via Zoom. To get the link for the meeting, visit mayeriverquiltguild.com. For additional meeting dates and times, and for membership forms to join the group, visit the website or call 843-5301244.
• The World Affairs Council will host a presentation by Jonathan Haupt, executive director of the Pat Conroy Literary Center, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Jan. 12 via Zoom webinar. Haupt will talk about Conroy’s legacy as a teacher and mentor, using photos and excerpts from published and unpublished writings by and about Conroy. The presentation is part of the 2021 Evening Speaker Program. The event is open to the public, but registration must be made in advance. For fees, registration and more information, call 843-384-6758 or visit wachh.org/evening-speaker-series-2021.
• Dr. Anthony P. Williamson, board certified neurologist with Medical Associates of the Lowcountry Neurology, will be the speaker for the Dec. 11 Fridays for Caregivers interactive livestream. The Zoom gathering, presented by Memory Matters, will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Dr. Williamson has experience in both clinical neurological disorders as well as neurological research, with extensive experience in treatment and prevention of acute strokes. Special interests include epilepsy, peripheral neuropathy, movement disorders and dementia. To register for the free event, call 843842-6688 or email debbie@mymemorymatters.org. • The next Lowcountry Made Pop-Up Artisan Market will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 12 at Lot 9 Brewing Company, 258 Red Cedar St., #14 in Bluffton. More than a dozen local artisans will be represented, including Handmade Beaufort, Meg’s Sweet Treats, BB Boutique & Co., Woodsman’s Wife, Cottonwood Soap Co., Bluffton Candles and BP Carbon, among others. Social distancing best practices will be in place, and vendors and attendees must wear masks. For more information, visit lcmade.com.
• Save the date for the rescheduled Lowcountry Speaker Series lecture with Robert O’Neill, one of the most highly decorated combat veterans of our time. The event will be held March 18, 2021, in two seatings, at 4 and 7:30 p.m. at the Harbour Town Clubhouse Champions Ballroom in Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island. Tickets range from $85 to $150 and are available at LowcountrySpeakerSeries.com. • Organizers of the Savannah Music Festival, which was not held in 2020, ask fans to save the date for the next festival, which will be held May 18-30 at Trustees Garden in Savannah. Confirmed at this time are St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, among others. The 2021 full lineup will be announced Jan. 11, along with concert safety protocols. Tickets will be available beginning Jan. 12. For more information, visit savannahmusicfestival.org.
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• Lowcountry Fresh Market & Cafe is hosting a COVID-safe job fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 9. Construction of the new business is under way, and a number of positions are available, including baker, chef, driver, custodian, customer service, expeditor, dishwasher, prep cook, food runner and stocker. The store is expected to open in Spring 2021 in the new Washington Square on Buckwalter Parkway. The new market and café will be stocked with fresh food from local farms and waters. It will feature a scratch bakery, house-smoked meats, fresh seafood, dine-in or take-out breakfast and lunch, online ordering and delivery. Applications are being accepted for time slots on Dec. 9 for interviews. To make an appointment, email or call Charlie Stone at cstone@beaufortscedc.org or 843-226-5829. Email completed application and resume prior to the interview, to lowcountryfresh.com/team. For more information about the company, visit lowcountryfresh.com.
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LightHouse Awards honors Lowcountry’s best builders, designers More than 100 building industry professionals attended the 21st annual LightHouse Awards gala Nov. 6 to learn who judges selected as the Lowcountry’s most talented builders and designers. The awards gala, which is presented by the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association, took place Nov. 6 at the Sonesta Resort on Hilton Head Island. “The LightHouse Awards is truly like the Academy Awards for our local building industry. It gives builders and designers the opportunity to be recognized for the hard work, talent and vision they put forward in building some of the most remarkable homes found in this area and beyond,” said Dan Monroe, chairman of the LightHouse Awards program since its inception. “We are so blessed as a community to have such imaginative architects, talented interior designers, quality builders and exceptional trades craftsman whose hands touch each project in the Lowcountry.” Top honors for 2020 Premier Builder of the Year Award went to Ron and Patricia Strimpfel of Reclamation By Design, Ltd. The 2020 Joseph C. Harden Community Excellence Award went to David Gaal of Gaal Custom Homes & Remodeling. Palatial Homes Design LLC was honored for “Highest Degree of Difficulty.” First held in 1999, the LightHouse Awards are presented annually to qualified members of the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association for the demonstration of quality craftsmanship and design excellence in the construction of homes throughout the Lowcountry. A total 21 builders, including remodelers, custom, semi-custom, and light commercial building companies, submitted 44 home entries for consideration. In addition, four firms submitted 14 interior and architectural design projects, for a total of 62 qualifying projects on our physical judging event for 2020. Each participant was honored for being part of this distinguished group of area building professionals. The construction cost of this year’s remodeled or newly built home entries ranged from $100,000 to nearly $4 million.
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Each award was subdivided into categories based on project cost of construction and similar square footage. Six judges were welcomed to Hilton Head Island in mid-September to physically judge the construction quality of each project entered, a practice rarely seen in this digital age. The 2020 LightHouse Awards judging panel included builders, remodelers, architects and other industry professionals from North Carolina, and all over South Carolina. Split into four teams, the judges spent two and a half days visiting entries from Hilton Head Island to Distant Island to Ridgeland. In many instances, the separation between runner-up and winner was a fraction of a point. Master of Ceremonies Monty Jett announced award winners as attendees followed along to a visual presentation of entry homes and features. Associate members of the Home Builders Association, including building industry professionals, subcontractors and suppliers, who participated in the design and construction of each of the competing new and remodeled homes, were also recognized at the gala. Winners received marble obelisk awards representing lighthouses. For more information, visit hhahba. com.
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BUSINESS UPDATE
Medical to retail to golf courses, business is ever changing By Dean Rowland CONTRIBUTOR
Retailers, restaurants, medical facilities and other service businesses are changing the retail and commercial landscape in Bluffton and Hilton Head. Here’s the latest in new construction, renovations, relocations, mergers, planned projects, closings and grand openings. • Okatie Medical Pavilion, 122 Okatie Center Blvd. North, Bluffton. Beaufort Medical Hospital opened this 19-acre outreach facility in early November, located near the Sun City residential community. The three-story, 70,000-square-foot facility provides an express care clinic, a walk-in clinic, cancer and orthopedic treatments, breast health care and imaging centers. It also offers outpatient rehabilita-
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tion with vascular surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology specialists and primary care physicians. There is no in-stay offered. The facility’s price tag tops out at about $26 million. The hospital still plans to build a mini-hospital in the Buckwalter area with emergency and acute care beds in the future. • Maggie and Me, 6 Bruin Road, Bluffton. This boutique clothing store recently opened and sells wares to women, teens and young children. Owner Rebecca Mancini opened her original location in Ohio more than 20 years ago. Casual and sophisticated are her store’s fashion calling cards. • Island West, U.S. 278, Bluffton. The homeowners association of this golf course community has voted to buy the facility. At stake are the homeowners’ quality of life and
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UPDATE from page 36A a complete transformation of their neighborhood from a golf community into a paved over commercial entity. The HOA of 258 homeowners has agreed to pay $1.45 million for the 18-hole golf course, which has been closed since April. Financing for the purchase has yet to be determined. • Harris Teeter, 163 Sea Island Pkwy., Lady’s Island, Beaufort. This national grocery chain plans to compete with Publix across the street by submitting revised plans before the Beaufort Design Review Board. The developers have amended the site and landscaping plan that were originally approved. A gas station and convenience store are also proposed for the site, with a 56,000-square-foot Harris Teeter store anchoring the location. Harris Teeter has two locations on Hilton Head. Meanwhile, Publix is pursuing a possible additional location in northern Beaufort along
Boundary Street. • Rent Sons, pat@rentsons,com. This new Beaufort County-based company lines up young adults to assist homeowners with simple odd jobs around the house. Among its services are landscaping, painting, moving, junk removal, event assistance and more. The local company, which began offering services last year in Charleston and locally in September, is managed by Zach Rockefeller, a student at USCB. “I believe USCB students should experience a close connection to an older knowledgeable generation that is offered in Beaufort County,” Rockefeller said. “They have the opportunity to grow and learn a lot that they may not get in a classroom.” Have Bluffton or Hilton Head business news to share with our readers? Send information to Dean Rowland at leaftoo@live.com. Rowland is a veteran senior editor and freelance writer.
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Estate planning involves more than deciding who gets what By Mark F. Winn
Government benefits are a lifeline to those in need. Planning in advance so as to qualify for needs-based programs is critical to success in this arena, and can be the difference between someone who gets care and someone who
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designation on file with the administrator or custodian controls. The beneficiary has settlement options that they should consider before making any decisions. It is advisable to seek professional guidance on your settlement options and which choice is best to take. We usually try to structure these assets so as to preserve income tax deferral as much as the law permits.
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then when they pass it goes to your blood descendants, not your in-laws. Most people want this. We can make sure the in-law will not get it in a divorce or at death, and we can shelter it from estate taxes in the child’s estate and remove it from exposure to creditors’ claims. Good estate plans will address all of the issues raised above. While estate planning is about who gets what, it is also about how they get it and what that means. In this day and age, estate plans need to be flexible. They need to guard against exposure to estate taxes and take inflation into account. They also need to account for the possibility that fortune could turn against them, necessitating the need or want to obtain government benefits. Mark F. Winn, J.D., Master of Laws (LL.M.) in estate planning, is a local asset protection, estate and elder law planning attorney. mwinnesq.com
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LEGAL
Make arrangements for pets if they should outlive you By Brian T. Treacy CONTRIBUTOR
Approximately two-thirds of American households own a pet. While we have many people in our busy lives, our pets have only us. Have you thought about what would happen to your pet in the event of your death or incapacity? A pet trust is legal technique available Brian T. Treacy to make sure your pet receives proper care after you die by providing enough money to a trusted person (the “Trustee”) who will be under legal obligation to make arrangements for the proper care of your pet according to your instructions. The trustee can also be the caregiver. The assets in trust will pay for
your pet’s expenses. There are several types of pet trusts. The first is called a “statutory pet trust,” and is specifically authorized by South Carolina law. A statutory pet trust is a basic plan and does not require the pet owner to make as many decisions regarding the terms of the trust. South Carolina law “fills in the gaps,” and a simple provision in a will, such as “I leave $1,000 in trust for the care of my dog, Rover,” might be effective. Another type of pet trust is a “traditional pet trust,” in which you select a trustee to help the person providing care to your pet by paying for the pet’s expenses according to your directions, and include more specific details for care of your pet. Many pet owners prefer the traditional pet trust because of the ability to control these details. Details to consider for the traditional pet trusts are: the amount to leave in trust, food and diet,
daily routines, toys, cages, grooming, socialization, medical care – including preferred veterinarian, compensation for the caregiver (if any), and even liability insurance. The selection of the caregiver for your pet is extremely important. Willingness and ability to provide the desired environment are key. You should name at least one alternate caregiver just in case something doesn’t work out. Avoid designating too much money to your pet trust because a gift too large might encourage heirs and beneficiaries to contest the trust. And, if the amount is unreasonably large, the court might reduce it to a “reasonable” amount. The trustee needs to be someone who you trust to manage your assets prudently and make sure the caretaker is doing a good job. A family member or friend might be willing to take on these responsibilities at little or no cost. It is possible to select a professional
trustee who has experience in managing trusts, even though a trustee fee will need to be paid. So, what would happen to the property remaining in the trust when your pet dies? You should name a “remainder beneficiary,” that is, someone who will receive any remaining trust property after your pet dies. Note that it is not a good idea to name the caregiver or trustee because then the person has less of an incentive to keep your pet alive. Many pet owners elect to have any remaining property pass to a charitable organization (e.g., an animal shelter). If you would like to establish a pet trust, you should consult with an attorney who specializes in estate planning and, if possible, who also has experience with pet trusts. Brian T. Treacy is an elder law and estate planning attorney with an office in Bluffton. hiltonheadelderlaw.com
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TECHNOLOGY
Enjoy beloved holiday traditions with tech twist By Lynn Hall CONTRIBUTOR
The holidays are a cherished time where we gather with our loved ones and carry on all sorts of traditions. Some families eat the same meal every year or bake a particular pie, while others play a certain game or watch their favorite holiday movie. No matter how small a tradition is, it is fun to look forward to repeating an activity year after year to celebrate the holidays. Here are just a few common traditions that we have technology to thank for: • Watching classic holiday movies. Every year people get excited when holiday movies start airing on TV. The first appearance of holiday music and shows marks the beginning of the holiday season. Whether you like The Hallmark Channel or classic films, festive movies are a great way to get into the holiday spirit. Some families have one special movie they watch every year. Since DVDs have
become a thing of the past, record the program ahead of time, or search your provider’s OnDemand library to view it easily. • Cyber Christmas caroling. This year, the tradition of going door to door to sing Christmas carols isn’t recommended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A safer and socially distant option is to carol online via video chat. You also get to stay warm and cozy inside your home instead of trekking up and down the street. Some choir groups are getting extra
creative this year by taking the singer’s recordings and editing them together to make one comprehensive song. Try downloading video and recording software to make your own holiday mix. • Tracking Santa. For children who grew up with the internet, tracking Santa Clause online was a thrilling tradition for Christmas Eve. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) tracks Santa’s Christmas Eve ride around the world for children to follow online.
Families can watch his sleigh fly worldwide, delivering presents to families on his list, and get excited for him to make it to their house. For today’s children, NORAD also gives updates on their Facebook and Twitter pages. • Virtual bedtime stories. Reading bedtime stories is a fantastic way for families to connect with their children and teach them important lessons. The age-old tradition of reading bedtime stories has evolved with the presence of video chatting. This holiday season especially, there might be relatives who cannot travel to visit in person. Remote loved ones and military members can read their children and grandchildren bedtime stories over video chat. United Through Reading is a program that helps connect loved ones during deployment. The organization records service members reading books aloud so that family members at home can access those stories and feel less distant. Lynn Hall is the general manager of Hargray.
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Tis the season for good cheer, good friends, good food … but for many of us, there’s a good chance that our skin conditions will worsen – especially with the added stresses of 2020. Stress, cold weather, overindulgence, and winter viruses come hand-in-hand with the holidays, but fortunately treatment and lifestyle tips can help. Q: What can I do to manage my rosacea over the holidays? A: The holidays can pose some hurdles for rosacea suffers. The changing weather and added stress can wreak havoc on rosacea. Here are a few suggestions to navigate the holiday season successfully. • Now more than ever is the time to use your rosacea medication. • A hectic schedule can lead to stress-inducing flare-ups. Get plenty of rest, eat right, maintain a daily exercise routine and above all, don’t over-commit yourself. (That might be a little easier to do this year.) • Holiday cooking can quickly heat up the kitchen and lead to a rosacea flare-up. Keep a damp towel nearby to pat your face, and take a break to a cooler part of the house when you can. Q: I’m worried that my psoriasis might flare up over the holidays. A: Between the physical discomfort of skin lesions and concern about camouflaging your condition or handling people’s remarks and stares, holiday stress can cause your psoriasis symptoms to worsen. Stress-reduction therapies, like massage or yoga might be beneficial. And, despite the temptation, it’s in your best interest to avoid going overboard with holiday indulgences. Following a healthy lifestyle – eating healthy foods and getting regular exercise – will help keep your body in shape and may make psoriasis treatments more effective. Q: What can I do about chapped lips? A: Chapped lips are always a problem in the winter because your lips do not have hair follicles or oil glands to protect them like the rest of your skin. Try making
moisturizing your lips a part of your regular skin care routine; carry a lip balm or use a lipstick (especially one with SPF protection and added moisturizers); and try to remember that licking your lips only makes it worse. Q: Every year I seem to break out right at the holidays and I end up popping the pimples. A: We’ve all done it – popped the pimple then regretted it when we saw the red blotchy mark it left. Popping a pimple can make things worse, irritating it further, spreading the bacteria and even leaving a permanent scar. Instead, wash the problem area with a gentle cleanser. Avoid irritants such as oily or greasy cosmetics, sunscreens, hairstyling products or blemish concealers. Use products labeled “water-based” or “noncomedogenic.” And, try to avoid resting your hands or objects (like cell phones) on your face. The good news is that there are steps you can take to help your skin look its best. If you need treatment for any skin condition, call a dermatologist. Dr. Oswald Lightsey Mikell, certified by the American Board of Dermatology and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, is the owner of Dermatology Associates of the Lowcountry.
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Holiday dental emergencies can be handled with care By James Jenkins CONTRIBUTOR
At this time of year most people’s thoughts turn to eating and socializing. The socializing part might be hampered a bit by COVID-19 restrictions, however, eating will always stay in style. But, it is hard to eat when there are James Jenkins not enough teeth to chew with or there is dental pain. If either of these situations exist, it might be hard to find the care needed to remedy the problem because most dental offices will have limited holiday hours. It might not be too late if action is taken now.
However, it might already be too late in the holiday season for permanent solutions that require a dental lab. The remedy might have to be something temporary to get you through. Fortunately, for broken or chipped teeth there is Cerec. This is a device that allows for the manufacture of a permanent crown(s) or veneer(s) in one visit. The way it works is digital. Instead of messy, gagging impressions, an optical impression is made of the selected teeth. From this optical impression, a full or partial all-porcelain permanent crown can be made in one visit. This usually takes about one hour. This alleviates the need for temporaries. The problem with temporaries is that they tend to come off, or chip – and it seems to happen most
on the holidays or weekends, when most dental offices are closed. This is probably one of the most miraculous technological advances of our time. The materials keep improving in strength and beauty, giving a very natural appearance. Patients are much busier than their predecessors and do not have time to go through the old way of two appointments with a temporary crown in between. Lastly, Cerec crowns are adhesively bonded to the underlying tooth, not “cemented.” This makes it more unlikely to leak or come off over time. Hopefully, you will not be needing this. But it is nice to know that this technology is available if needed. James G. Jenkins, D.M.D. is the owner of Bluffton Dental Care in Bluffton.
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WELLNESS
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Learn about Gullah culture from native islanders Gullah Days: Hilton Head Islanders Before the Bridge,” a book by three descendants of of native Gullah people, is now available at locations throughout the Lowcountry, including Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island, the Beaufort Bookstore, Harbour Town Lighthouse and Barnes & Noble on Hilton Head Island. Tales of Gullah life are told by the writers, Emory Shaw Campbell, Thomas C. Barnwell Jr. and Carolyn Grant, all native islanders. The book covers the history and culture from 1861, Civil War times, through 1956, when the first bridge to the island was built. Descendants of those first islanders continue to preserve the Gullah language, customs, arts and cuisine. In the book, the authors chronicle the history of their ancestors and their community. Campbell is president of the Gullah
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WELLNESS
Giving is better than receiving, and better for our health By Holly Wright
has been referred to as a “helper’s high.” It technically isn’t the act of giving that gives us these health benefits, but it is because of the kindness that we express that increases positive energy, which cuts our stress hormones and lowers chemicals that increase inflamma-
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This year in my family, we are placing “giving” at the forefront of our lessons with our son this Christmas, but little did I know how good it is for our health. I always had heard that it was “better to give than to receive,” and I recall when volunteering how great it feels, but I never understood exactly why until now. Let’s start with increasing self-esteem and lowering levels of depression. Depression and lack of self-esteem have been linked with heart disease and other health conditions. In a 2013 study, 100 high school students were randomly grouped into volunteers and non-volunteers. At the beginning of the study, they had an equal body mass index (BMI) and cholesterol levels. The volunteer group worked once a week for two months, helping with younger children in an afterschool program. Their
LDL (bad cholesterol) lowered and their BMI did as well. A 2008 study by Professor Michael Norton at Harvard Business School found that giving money to someone else lifted the participants’ happiness more than spending the money on themselves. A similar study with acts of kindness over six weeks resulted in the same outcome. The practice of giving also increases our endorphins that increase happiness. This
tion in our body. Researchers suggest that one reason giving might improve physical health and longevity is that it helps decrease stress. In 2006, a study by Rachel Piferi of Johns Hopkins University and Kathleen Lawler of the University of Tennessee recorded that those who provided social support to others had lower blood pressure than participants who did not. One of the best benefits of giving is that
it seems to be contagious. A study by James Folwer of the University of California San Diego and Nicholas Christakis of Harvard found that when one gives, it inspires observers to behave generously later. It also showed the wide impact that one person can have to influence hundreds of observers. The act of giving releases oxytocin, which increases our desire to be close to others and to be empathetic. This past year has been difficult for many and there is great need. Giving of time and resources is even more important than ever. In addition, by performing acts of giving we are actually strengthening our bodies, which will benefit from lower blood pressure, lower stress levels, lower anxiety and depression, and an increased self-esteem. Giving is indeed better than receiving. Holly Wright of Bluffton is a Reiki Master, reflexologist, NASM certified personal fitness trainer, and co-owner of Trinity TheraSpa in Moss Creek Village. trinitytheraspa.com
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PETS
PAL waives adoption fees for ‘Season of Second Chances’ By Lindsay Perry CONTRIBUTOR
With a nod to singer-songwriter Jim Croce, we could be singing “Glad, glad Leroy Brown. The gladdest man in the whole darn town.” Don’t let the face fool you. Leroy Brown is one of the happiest cats at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center! This 7-year-old boy loves other cats (especially kittens) and kicks his leg like a dog when you pet him. Unfortunately, Leroy hasn’t always felt this relaxed. “Leroy probably started life as a beloved pet but lost his way,” said PAL President Amy Campanini. “Cats like Leroy are so resilient and have a strong will to survive. They find themselves walking the neighborhoods, local businesses and anywhere they can scrounge up a meal.” Leroy was living around town as a friendly stray, big cheeks and all, when one day, a community cat caretaker found
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PETS
Dogs of all sizes, breeds need to walk, explore their world By Abby Bird CONTRIBUTOR
Very often when families get a dog of a small breed, they neglect sufficient walking in the neighborhood or even taking the dog to new places. I see many dogs trained primarily to potty pads without the ability to go out for a walk. There is nothing wrong with having a small dog indoor trained if you physically can’t get out for exercise or the weather is not good, or even if the dog has medical concerns. But other than those reasons, dogs really need to get out. Learning about the world makes dogs less anxious. If they don’t get to explore the world, the anxiety issues can be horrendous. Your wonderful home and companionship is just not enough for a dog. From their perspective, it can be
viewed as a beautiful prison with limited distractions and stimulation. What can happen? Anxiety might take on several forms: chewing themselves, food fussiness, destruction of household items, barking, fixating on certain things, pacing and more. Dogs are social animals and need to see other places, dogs and people. Physically, they need to walk for bone and muscle development. Learning about the planet is equally important to stimulate their brain. Fear is very common in dogs when they are not familiar with people, places or things. Working through these makes a more confident and happier dog. When you are able to get a small dog out for a walk, especially in the neighborhood, you need to teach her how to walk properly on a leash. If she has been inside without a leash, this will take some time.
Initially, dogs might not want to walk at all. If they do, they might not want to leave their own familiar property if that is all they have known. Luring them with a treat and a happy attitude might help. Although awkward, it might be helpful to take a long plastic spoon with a little peanut butter or honey on the tip and hold out ahead of them, allowing them to lick a little only after they have taken some steps. I also recommend
taking along a toy that your dog likes and toss it out ahead of him. If your pup does have exposure to other dogs, ask that owner if their dog can join you on the walk. Walking with a confident dog can be a big help. COVID-19 has hindered our own personal social lives, which has then filtered down to our dogs. We don’t have people over and we don’t go places. It has made us anxious as well. Use your dog as an excuse to get out more, whether on a walk or for a ride. Take your pup for a walk in places that accept pets, such as pet stores, home improvement stores and shopping areas. Sit outside at pet friendly restaurants. Do all this now to prevent your dog from having unnecessary anxieties. Abby Bird is owner of Alphadog Training Academy. AlphadogTrainingAcademy@ gmail.com
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FAITH
Make this time of Advent, waiting more meaningful By Christine Herrin CONTRIBUTOR
While it feels that we have slogged through 2020, a year of unimaginable suffering, disconcerting disruption, disappointment, fear and fatigue, in some ways it is hard to believe that Advent is already upon us. In the church year, Advent is the time when we wait and Chris Herrin prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus at Christmas and for His promised return when He will establish God’s kingdom of peace and justice on earth. Peace and justice sound good, but more waiting, really? We have spent the whole year waiting: Waiting for COVID-19 test results, waiting to get
out of quarantine, waiting for the curve to flatten, and now waiting again as cases surge and hospitals are overwhelmed. We waited for businesses, schools, community gathering spots and churches to re-open. And while some doors have cracked open with protocols in place, we are still waiting for how it used to be; to be able to greet our neighbor with a handshake or a hug, to gather with friends and family without fear, to stand shoulder to shoulder in our favorite pew and sing with gusto. But still, we wait for a vaccine as we have from the beginning of the pandemic. As we wait, we wear masks and practice safe distancing for ourselves and our neighbors, but in general, it is a passive waiting. The waiting of Advent is active; it is a waiting with anticipation that invites our intentional preparation. It is a waiting while knowing what is coming,
when, as Eugene H. Peterson paraphrases John 1:14 in “The Message,” “The Word became flesh and moved into the neighborhood.” It’s a time to remember that, in Jesus, we most fully see God, whose love and grace knows no bounds; that we, that all God’s children, might receive and return His love. Advent is a time of active waiting because we prepare our hearts to welcome Jesus anew by examining our hearts to see how distant we’ve grown from God, taking stock of how we have failed to live by God’s priorities. Whether you are part of a church, searching for another, left it behind or have never been, if you celebrate Christmas, consider this: While you are waiting, you might consider Jesus, what He said, how He lived, how He loved and how living like Him, with Him, might change your life and be a part of the peace and justice God is bringing even now. (By the way, I know of some
churches that would welcome you in that journey!) Despite what you might have heard, God is less concerned with what we believe than who we are and what we do, loving God and loving neighbor as self – love as action, not feeling. Think how the world would be different if we loved like that even a fraction of the time. Sometimes our preparations, despite our best intentions, are focused more on parties and presents and gatherings. But since there will be less of each, perhaps this year we can focus on preparing our hearts, opening our hearts to the love that has come and is coming again. Since we’re all waiting, why not bring more meaning to your waiting? Rev. Christine Herrin is the senior pastor at Lowcountry Presbyterian Church in Bluffton.
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Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park hosts holiday light show Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park will again host its annual holiday lights event for 2020, with a slightly different twist. This year’s event will be a drive-through experience of holiday lights themed as “Season’s Greetings from Around the World.” Attendees will be required to stay in their vehicles, and wear a mask if they are travel in vehicles without windows. The Around the World light exhibit will be on display from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5-7. The park is located at 229 Beach City Road on Hilton Head Island. There is no cost, but donations are welcomed. The Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to replicate, preserve and sustain an historically significant site and to educate the public about the sacrifice, resilience and perseverance of the freedmen of Mitchelville, and to share the story of how these brave men and women planted strong and
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GIVING
Power of giving is alive, strong and well in our Lowcountry By Jackie Rosswurm CONTRIBUTOR
Today, in my final weeks as interim president and CEO of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, I cannot begin to share all that I have learned about our community, this organization and the “power of philanthropy.” Having served on the Community Jackie Rosswurm Foundation board for almost three years, and having worked with the organization for several years through the Foundation for Educational Excellence and Turtle Trackers, I felt I had a good understanding of the organization and the people involved. I wasn’t sure I fully understood all the
intricacies of the work, but I was certain in handling my organizational tasks through this interim period, the Community Foundation would continue to fulfill its mission of “strengthening community by connecting people, resources and needs,” even in the midst of a pandemic. Little did I know all that I would have the opportunity to experience firsthand. From our Lowcountry Community COVID-19 Response Fund (which quickly grew to more than $560,000, and resulted in more than $556,000 in grants awarded to nonprofits across our four-county service area), to our work as the granting organization for the Town of Hilton Head Island’s HUD (CDBG) funds (that granted $745,000 to Hilton Head nonprofits supporting COVID-related insecurities for low-and moderate-income residents), I have seen many examples of the “power of philanthropy” on a daily basis. Recently this power was once again
demonstrated. As a longtime public school educator, I watched with great respect and admiration as the faculty, staff and leadership of the Beaufort County School District successfully opened and operated schools, complete with virtual, face-to-face and hybrid instructional options, while addressing all necessary COVID-related precautions. To support this challenge, the Student Tech Connect Fund was established at the Community Foundation in August, when several local groups, faith-based organizations and concerned citizens became interested in supporting the needs of students returning to school with limited technology support. When these needs were identified, the donations came forward. By October the fund grew to more than $69,000, representing four CFL donor advised funds and 65 other donations. These funds have supported Hilton Head Island High School students and families
who were without internet connections, webcams for Hilton Head Island High School teachers, and the Creative Curriculum Digital Curriculum for 64 pre-K and early childhood special education classrooms across the county. The fund continues to grow as needs are identified. This is another example of the community, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and the “power of philanthropy” again coming together to meet the needs of so many. It’s that simple. It’s that powerful. And to me, it’s that rewarding … and then some. So in these final weeks, I first want to say “thank you” to all who are a part of this powerful work. I also want to challenge the rest of us to become a part of this powerful work. Jackie Rosswurm, Ph.D. is the interim president and CEO Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.
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Center for the Arts offers live-stream of ‘Christmas Carol’ This season, you can tune into Scrooge without turning into him. For the first time, Beaufort Theatre Company is dialing in its broadcast-style take on “A Christmas Carol,” with all the action set in a 1940s radio studio. This version was adapted by George Pate, USCB Associate Professor of English in Drama and Theater. The show is under the direction of Libby Ricardo, USCB Assistant Professor of Acting and Directing. Due to COVID restrictions, the performance is only available through streaming, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5. This Charles Dickens holiday classic is complete with vintage commercials and the magic of live sound effects. A cast of nine actors brings dozens of characters to the stage, as the familiar story unfolds: three ghosts take Ebenezer Scrooge on a thrilling journey to teach him the true meaning of Christmas. It’s a charming take on a family favorite that will leave no one saying “Bah Humbug!”
“A Christmas Carol” cast includes Beaufort Theatre Company veterans Brad Ballington as Scrooge and James Duffy as Marley and Ghost of Christmas Present. Playing multiple roles are Curtis Dansby, Emmett O Brien, Dan Hodges, Julie Siebold, Rosie Lyda, Greg Rawls and Libby Ricardo. Tickets are $35 (or $100 with added donation) and are available at uscbcenterforthearts.com/a-christmas-carol. A link to the livestream will be provided upon purchase. For more information, visit uscbcenterforthearts.com or call 843-521-4145.
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SPORTS
Golf etiquette imperative to learn, practice, improve By Jean Harris CONTRIBUTOR
To thoroughly enjoy playing golf, one must know and abide by the rules of the game. However, there are also “unwritten rules” known as golf etiquette that are extremely important if you are going to play golf socially as well as competitively. Good golf etiquette starts as you arrive to the golf course. Make sure you know the dress code of the course. Most courses expect you to wear collared shirts and no denim jeans. Come to the course at least one half hour before your starting time to give you time to register and hit some practice balls. Once you tee off, the following tips will help you maintain proper etiquette on the course. • Play the appropriate tee for your ability. Beginners should play the forward tee. • Keep up with the group in front of you. If you are holding up groups behind
you, you need to let them play through as soon as possible. • Make sure everyone in your group has their own golf clubs. You can’t share clubs out of one bag. • When you get to your ball, take only one practice swing. • Never stand behind someone as they hit, especially on the putting green. • Stand still when others are hitting. • Don’t walk in another player’s line on the putting green. • Be conscious of your shadow, especially on the putting green. Don’t let your shadow get in another player’s line. • Don’t give unsolicited advice, especially to a significant other. • Leave the course as you found it by sanding and replacing divots, raking bunkers, and fixing ball marks on the green. • Leave the cell phone in the car. • On “cart path only” days, bring a few clubs to your shot so you have the correct club for that distance.
• If you are carrying a golf bag, keep it off the putting surface. • Always yell “fore” if you hit a shot that might hit other players on the course. • Always help others in your group look for lost balls. They have only three minutes before it is considered lost. • When using a golf cart make sure you keep it outside 20 yards of the teeing ground or the green. Most golf courses have signs to tell you where to take the carts. It is more important to play by the rules and etiquette of the game than to play well and ignore the others around you. Remember to always respect the course and people playing the game. JEAN HARRIS
Michael Moyers tries to focus on his putt without being distracted by another golfer’s shadow falling across his line of sight.
Dr. Jean Harris is an LPGA Master Professional and teaches at local courses. jean. golfdoctor.harris@gmail.com; golfdoctorjean. com
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REAL ESTATE
Apparitions, analyses and selling a home this holiday season By Larry Stoller CONTRIBUTOR
It’s mid-December, the holiday season is in full swing, and we are thinking about selling our home. We started out with what we originally paid, added home appreciation and factored in home improvement costs. We determined that our home should sell for $495,000. It was late and as I went to sleep, the thought of what our home would sell for was very comforting. Rattling by the window awakened me. The apparition said: “I’m your local real estate agent. I want to sell your home. How much do you want?” “I want $495,000,” I replied. “You’re right on the money!” it said. “Sign this listing agreement.” When I told him I have to run it by my wife, he said he would call me tomorrow, and disappeared. I went back to sleep but was awakened
again by a second spirit. “I want to sell your home. What’s your price?” “It’s $495,000.” She replied, “With your waterfront location, you could get $50,000 more. Wake up your wife and we’ll sign this listing agreement.” I told her, “No way; call me tomorrow.”
She said “OK,” and then she was gone. I fell asleep again. The music was soft and sweet. When I opened my eyes, two spirits (he and she) were looking at me. They said, “We would like to share some information about your home’s market value.” I asked them if they wanted to know what we thought our home would sell for. “Oh
no,” they said. “Better to compare our information with the price you came up with.” With a wave of their hands, a Comparative Market Analysis appeared suspended in air. It compared homes for sale and homes sold (similar to ours), indicating that our home would sell somewhere between $450,000 and $475,000. With another wave of the hand the three of us were visiting these homes (which were priced between $449,000 and $499,000). I must say that they were just as nice and some nicer than our home. If I were a buyer, I would buy one of these before paying $495,000 for our home. It was clear that we needed to make some adjustments. I wish you all happy holidays – and, if you decide to sell your home, that it sells fast and for the highest possible price. Larry Stoller is the broker-owner and Realtor with Real Estate Five of the Lowcountry. Larry@RealEstateFive.com, RealEstateFive.com, SunCityOpenHouses247.com
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Art League offers art gift items For the first time ever this December, Art League gallery will be transformed into a holiday Gallery of Gifts, featuring one-of-a-kind decor and gift items handmade by Art League members. Shoppers can add to their holiday ornament collection, pick up a pair of unique earrings or a stunning necklace for a special someone (or themselves), or browse a variety of small paintings and sculptures to add a special touch to their home for the holidays or yearround. “The idea of turning our art gallery into a gift gallery is an exciting one for us here at Art League. Of course, all of the artworks we exhibit throughout the year are available for purchase, but we’ve never before sold gift items specifically with the holiday season in mind,” said General Manager Kristen McIntosh. Gallery of Gifts will be open Dec. 1-31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Art League Gallery is located inside
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OME Gallery hosts artful fundraiser CLEARLY COASTAL HDECOR The Maye River Gallery will host its 13th annual Holiday Fundraiser throughout the Christmas season by offering special hand-crafted items, with proceeds going to two local charities. This year, member artists gathered at jeweler Susan Knight’s home for a Pinecone Gnome workshop in November. The fun little creatures will be the centerpiece of this year’s holiday offering. Fifteen local artists founded the Bluffton gallery in 2007. During that first holiday season, Beads for Life/Uganda became a small presence in the gallery that normally offers locally produced art and accessories exclusively. The response from clients was supportive of the project’s focus of women helping women, so the artists agreed it would become an annual affair. Agencies that have benefited from the Gallery’s fundraising efforts in the past are: Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, Second Helpings, Family Promise, Memory Matters, and Calhoun Station, among others, as well
as this year’s designees for a second time, Deep Well and Bluffton Self Help. Total contributions to date exceed $10,000. The gallery also offers ornaments and Christmas trees by PEP (Program for Exceptional People) during the holidays and their decorative garden stakes other times of year. The Maye River Gallery, located at 37 Calhoun St., represents varied media by member artists Earline Allen, Penny Beesley, Cindy Chiappetta, Jo Dye, Monica Ferguson, Susan Hindrichs, Susan Knight, Judy McElynn, Joyce Nagel, Mary Segars, Barb Snow, Jennifer Rocco Stone, Kathy Tortorella, Marci Tressel and Helen Taverna.
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Christmas with the Celts sure to dazzle Dec. 6 First there was Riverdance, then Celtic Woman, and now the popular PBS show “Christmas with the Celts,” which is touring across the U.S. and coming to the Arts Center for two shows Dec. 6. The Celts mix lively Irish music, spirited dance, and impressive instrumentation with American pop music and their own originals. The two performances will be at 4 and 7:30 p.m. The holiday spirit is oh-so-abundant as Christmas with the Celts features classic songs such as “Little Drummer Boy,” “Count Your Blessings,” “White Christmas,” “I’ll be Home for Christmas,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town and John Lennon’s “Happy Christmas.” The Celts lineup stars Ric Blair on vocal-guitar-bodhran and piano, along with the lovely Sinead Madden from Dublin, Ireland, on vocal and fiddle. The two are complemented by an array of top-flight musicians on uilleann pipes, Irish whistles, fiddle, bodhran, banjo, five-string bass, drums and, of course, the crowd-pleasing Irish dancers.
Blair, founder of The Celts, reigns as one of the most respected purveyors of Celtic music. The group packs concert halls and credits their popularity to their unique blending of Celtic traditional instruments and modern hit songs and sounds, as well as the success of their PBS-TV Christmas special “Christmas with The Celts.” “I’m proud of my Irish-Scottish roots, but I am equally proud of my American
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