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New town program assists historic neighborhood owners

By Tim Wood CONTRIBUTOR

Why do I need that permit? What form do I need to fill out? Why do I need a plan if I just want to put another home on my property?

If you’re a homeowner trying to get answers from local government, those questions can kill a project before it even gets off the ground. It has been even more of a barrier for the landowners of the town of Hilton Head Island’s historic neighborhoods through the years, an ongoing issue that has stunted the preservation of those neighborhoods.

The town is trying to proactively address the problem with the creation of the Historic Neighborhoods Permitting

and Design Studio. The idea is to assist property and business owners with the litany of questions and tasks involved in developing property.

“Our goal is to be a one-stop resource center to help property and business owners navigate the Town’s land use and development standards, prepare development applications and resolve some barriers with property use such as property buffers, setbacks, easements and rights-of-way,” said Sheryse DuBose, Ph.D., Historic Neighborhoods Preservation administrator for the town. “We’ve been handling these issues informally with a number of residents for the past couple years, but we wanted to formalize this to make it

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Sheryse DuBose, historic neighborhoods preservation administrator for the Town of Hilton Head Island, shows a pamphlet describing the new Design Studio.

Native islanders speak up about county’s redistricting process

By Gwyneth J. Saunders Beaufort County Council’s third public meeting on the proposed redistricting changes was held Dec. 1 at the Hilton Head Island Recreation Center. It garnered a few more active participants than the same presentation conducted in Bluffton the night before, when only four

residents showed up.

About a dozen islanders were in attendance and several let the council members know clearly what was on their minds.

Roselle Wilson has owned her home for 40 years, and has lived on the island full time for 10.

“I’m a Gullah girl, native of Savannah, Charleston, Hilton Head, Orangeburg, Georgetown, Sumter. My blood is in

the soil. I live here now because I came home,” said Wilson. “I’m here tonight because I need to know what they’re going to do to change. I’m not sure what the county has in mind. I’m just coming to listen to see what they have in mind, so that if I have something to object to, I know what I’m objecting to.”

Thomas C. Barnwell Jr., who has lived on Hilton Head for 86 years, said prior to

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the presentation that he was concerned about changes he has seen since the state House of Representatives in 1955 moved to restrict the voting process for native people on Hilton Head. That is what he addressed after County Council Chairman Joe Passiment finished the redistricting presentation.

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Sunny Side Up 3A • Editorial 4A • Sun on the Street 6A • Business 36A • Legal 38A • Health 39A • Wellness 40A • Collecting 41A • Giving 42A • Faith 44A • Education 45A • Nature 47A • Home 49A

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SUNNY SIDE UP

‘Best’ gifts might be those that teach us to appreciate basics

By Lynne Cope Hummell EDITOR

My first car was a 1971 Chevy Vega that I shared with my former husband.

He paid $1,800 for it in 1975, as I recall, and was tickled to have it.

It had a manual transmission, so I had to learn how to drive a stick.

At some point, something went Lynne Hummell wrong under the hood, and we had to start the car with a screwdriver.

True story. Starting the car sometimes required one person in the driver’s seat to turn the key in the ignition, while the other got under the hood and touched the end of the screwdriver to one thingee (that’s a technical term) on the engine

block and the middle of the tool to something metal. (No wonder this car is now on the list of Chevy’s Worst Cars Ever Made.)

This was tricky when I was driving alone. I met lots of strangers in parking lots while we had that car.

I was grateful to get my own Datsun 310, also a manual, a couple of years later. I appreciated the fact that I had learned the art of driving with a clutch. I had learned about RPMs, how to smoothly accelerate from a stop at a red light heading up a hill, and how to change gears without jerking a passenger’s neck into head trauma.

These days, I appreciate my automatic V6 engine in my far more comfortable and stylish Chevy sedan.

My first camera was a hefty 35mm Canon I bought with college graduation money. It was manual and clunky as well – and required a roll of film, as this was long before digital cameras were

the norm. I learned about light meters, perspective, depth of field, and precise focus.

Now, when I consider how much work it took to produce a single black and white, sharply focused photograph, I appreciate the amazing photos that I’m able to capture in mere seconds with the camera built into my phone.

My son Chandler said the same was true for his first drone, which was small and difficult to maneuver. There was a steep learning curve, because using a drone for aerial photography was new to him. With experience he got used to the feel, and conquering the difficulties taught him the essentials of flying.

A year later, when he bought a larger, more expensive drone, his knowledge gained from navigating the smaller, trickier one gave him a much better experience. He knew how not to wreck it.

I thought about our early days of buying bicycles, skateboards, and all sorts of

tech gadgets for the boys for birthday and Christmas gifts. Being a sensible mom on a budget, I tried to select the “beginner” model of whatever they wanted.

After the boys learned how to operate whatever it was, they wanted a newer, shinier, bigger one – of course. And when they eventually got the nicer item (sometimes having to use their own money to purchase it!), their experience was better because they had knowledge, expertise and appreciation gained from using the original, smaller, lesser quality item.

My point this gift-giving season is that it’s not necessary for us to cave to our youngsters’ demands for the latest, greatest “Gift of the Year.” Even if the cost is not an issue, consider the lessons to be learned from practicing first with a basic model, whether it’s a drum set or electric bike or a mini kitchen or potter’s wheel.

After all, if one can master a manual ’71 Vega, think how easy it will be to someday control that Ferrari of one’s dreams.

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EDITORIAL

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Help others in need this holiday season

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By John McCann

PUBLISHER

This holiday season I hope that each of us will take time to remember how blessed we are and, if possible, give to those who are less fortunate.

In the past 20 months, we have faced one of the greatest public health crises in modern history. It was a tough time, but we’ve all learned to be a little John McCann more civil towards each other and I am happy for that.

COVID-19 affected our lives in many ways. As we continue to battle this crisis, we are learning how to deal with it better so we can resume some normalcy in our lives. That is a blessing. However, I encourage you to remain vigilant of COVID-19 throughout the holidays and be safe.

During the holidays, my hope is that you will take time to enjoy the blessing of family and friends. Think of ways to reach out and help others in need. We are blessed to live in paradise. But after what we have been through, there are many residents who need a little help and some holiday cheer.

There are many opportunities this holiday season to give back.

Our Fire Rescue Department is hosting a toy drive at Station 3, which is always

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Rudolph dances with a young friend at the Town of Hilton Head Island’s official Christmas Tree Lighting festivities Nov. 20 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.

beautifully decorated for the holidays. Toys for children 12 and under are needed. If you have a chance to visit the station – right off William Hilton Parkway – to see the spectacular lights, be sure to drop off a new, unwrapped toy for a child.

All around Town you will find many businesses and groups collecting toys and food for some of the island’s charities like the Deep Will Project, Second Helpings and the Sandlewood Food Pantry. These organizations do a phenomenal job year-round taking care of those who need help with rent, food, clothes and other needs. They rely on donations from those of us who are able to contribute to their campaigns.

As a town, we too are doing what we can to support our community. We had the good fortune recently to receive $ 5,227,178

million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021, the federal government’s legislation that provides funding to help local governments respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Of that, we earmarked $1 million to address healthcare, housing assistance, childcare and education, rent and utility assistance, food insecurity and other negative economic impacts caused by the public health emergency. We are working with the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry to grant those funds to organizations helping residents in our community.

I wish each of you a safe and happy holiday season – Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, and Happy Kwanzaa.

John McCann is the mayor of the Town of Hilton Head Island. JohnM@hiltonheadislandsc.gov

Letter to the Editor To the Editor: Have you thought about how in the Creator’s amazing design, all things are recycled?

No waste!

Everything gets reused, living and dead.

All animal homes decompose, just like the animals themselves, to become other life-giving creatures. Same with plants: recycling, reuse, renewal.

But today, our fellow Americans are probably not thinking about the great gifts of nature. We’re into Christmas shopping!

We can refute “conspicuous consumption” entirely, saving earth’s resources. Or maybe give a gift certificate to an earth-friendly organization, or a real live tree to your favorite pal.

Another suggestion is to buy recycled.

There are wonderful local thrift shops who offer trendy recycled gifts at bargain prices.

All proceeds go directly to help less fortunate people (and animals) in our local community.

Thanks to the generous donors who give

lovely, clean and useful items and to the thrift shop volunteers who make this circle of charitable and economic sustainability possible. Also to those wise and creative shoppers of second-hand goods who turn their purchases into two-fold giving this holiday.

I encourage my neighbors to be earth-friendly shoppers this Christmas.

Merry Green Holidays!

Debby Boots Hilton Head Island

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SUN ON THE STREET

Neighbors share their special, memorable holiday traditions 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

Caroline McVitty, Hilton Head Island: “The most special was hanging Christmas stockings on the doorknobs of my children’s rooms to we could get another 30 minutes of rest in the morning.”

plain fun questions.

You might see us anywhere around town, with notepad and camera, randomly seeking out folks who are

Amiri Farris, Bluffton: “Having sticky buns on Christmas. My mom always made them, and we put her tangerine preserves on them.”

willing to participate. If we find you, we hope you will want to respond.

At the annual Town of Hilton Head Island Tree Lighting, held at

Andrea Gannon, Hilton Head Island: “On Christmas morning, we make a kringle (Danish pastry) and eat it with coffee, and open presents really slowly. Oh, and we dress the dog in her Santa costume.”

the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, we asked: “What holiday tradition, current or past, is most special to you?”

Jenny Brasington, Hilton Head Island: “Starting Dec. 1, we watch one Christmas movie a day through Christmas Day. We always start with ‘Christmas in Connecticut’ from 1948 and end with ‘Christmas Vacation.’”

Chris Garniewicz, Hilton Head Island: “Christmas Eve chili. The whole family gets together, whoever is in town, and we make chili. We serve it in special Christmas Chili bowls.”

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HILTON HEAD ISLAND SALES RESULTS FOR OCTOBER 2021 AND YEAR TO DATE

Hilton Head Totals Detached Homes Only

October

2020

New Listings

165

95

- 42.4%

Closed Sales

182

119

- 34.6%

$647,500

$805,000

97.0%

Days on Market Until Sale Inventory of Homes for Sale

Median Sales Price* Percent of List Price Received*

2021

Percent Change

Key Metrics

Hilton Head Totals

Year to Date 2021

Percent Change

1,442

1,280

1,256

1,260

2020

Condos / Villas Only

October 2021

Percent Change

Year to Date 2021

Percent Change

1,242

1,421

+ 14.4%

1,100

1,266

+ 15.1%

Key Metrics

2020

2020

- 11.2%

New Listings

151

107

- 29.1%

+ 0.3%

Closed Sales

174

108

- 37.9%

$339,500

$399,000

97.1%

99.0%

+ 2.0%

96.5%

99.3%

+ 2.8%

+ 24.3% $616,250 $779,000 + 26.4%

Median Sales Price*

98.8%

+ 1.8%

96.2%

98.5%

+ 2.3%

Percent of List Price Received*

146

79

- 46.0%

160

98

- 39.1%

Days on Market Until Sale

140

66

- 52.9%

130

75

- 42.7%

306

139

- 54.6%

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Inventory of Homes for Sale

201

151

- 24.9%

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** Does not account for sale concessions and/or downpayment assistance. | Percent changes are calculated using rounded figures and can sometimes look extreme due to small sample size.

+ 17.5% $289,000 $350,000 + 21.1%

* Does not account for sale concessions and/or downpayment assistance. | Percent changes are calculated using rounded figures and can sometimes look extreme due to small sample size.

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EDITORIAL

Election reform to be tackled in upcoming legislative session

By Jeff Bradley CONTRIBUTOR

Last spring I joined with three of my House colleagues from the Beaufort delegation – Shannon Erickson of Beaufort, and Weston Newton and Bill Herbkersman of Bluffton – to introduce three bills aimed at strengthening the integrity and security of our elections here in South Carolina.

Jeff Bradley Debate on election reform legislation will continue when we reconvene next month, since the state Senate has its own views on the subject.

One viewpoint where I hope we all can agree is that the security and honesty of our elections is of utmost importance to sustaining our American

democracy.

We simply must have complete confidence that those who take the oath of office – whether at the national, state or local level – are the individuals who actually won the election for that office.

Nationwide events over the past several election cycles have unfortunately undercut public faith and confidence in the integrity of election procedures that currently exist. Thankfully, here in South Carolina we have largely avoided some of the problems of neighboring states like Georgia and North Carolina, but we still have vulnerabilities. Our upcoming legislation will address these vulnerabilities with some common-sense changes.

There are three topics in particular addressed in our House bills No. 4620, No. 4621 and No. 4622: Absentee Ballot Security, Voter Roll and Registration Integrity, and Handling of Ballots.

Our overall objective should be to make it easy to vote, but hard to cheat.

In other words, enhanced election security should be balanced with improving access to voters.

Absentee voting. Voter ID is tops on the list. It was pointed out to me that a national survey earlier this year by the Rasmussen Polling Organization revealed 75% of Americans support voter ID laws requiring individuals to show photo ID before voting – including almost 70% of the Black voters polled.

This should be mandatory in South Carolina for both in-person and absentee voters. For absentee voters, witness requirements should be strengthened while the number of in-person absentee voting locations should be expanded so that every person who is qualified to vote can vote.

Voter rolls. Our aim here is to make sure rolls are continuously updated to ensure no duplication of voters from one state to another, one county to another or even one precinct to another. There

is no reason this cannot be done using technology that now exists. Recent state elections show that problems like this definitely exist. Moreover, databases need to be updated daily to account for deceased voters while county tax records must show that addresses on file are actually residences and not business locations or empty lots.

Handling of ballots. On this topic, I believe we need to reinforce by statute the handling of ballots and the right of election observers/watchers to monitor all election activities.

I stand with the Palmetto Promise Institute’s declaration: “Let us never forget that representative democracy is a sacred trust. We must make it a priority to safeguard the security and integrity of our voting process.”

Jeff Bradley is the representative for District 123 in the State House of Representatives.

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PRESERVATION from page 1A clear folks have a one-stop shop here to get help on their projects.”

It’s an approach that has not always been present, as many homeowners in the town’s 14 historic districts have felt ignored and frustrated when attempting to engage with the town in the past.

“Conceptually, this is an idea that is long overdue,” said Ward 1 town council member Alex Brown, a native islander whose family history on Hilton Head stretches back seven generations.

“The idea of natives who own property being able to fully use or benefit from the property – that’s huge, but we haven’t always felt that was part of the plan here.”

DuBose said the idea was to pull together resources within the town from the development and planning departments to reduce the barriers to property development.

“I grew up here; my career has been focused on preserving and honoring Gullah communities. So to be in this role with the town, it means the world,” DuBose said. “We want to pre-

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serve the historic neighborhoods where these families can not just celebrate their history but continue to thrive here for generations to come.”

Through the design studio, residents and property and business owners can

receive assistance with every step of the development process, including development permits, conceptual site design, addressing, property access, business licenses and connection to additional resources for heirs’ property,

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property taxes and business development.

Heirs’ property is an especially tricky topic and one that DuBose admits is more challenging.

“We may not be able to fully address or solve the issues, but it’s not going to be a dead end either,” she said. “Clearing the title is the end goal, and we can refer them to resources like the Genealogy Clinic and the Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation to help clear those hurdles.”

DuBose said the bulk of her inquiries thus far have had to do with adding mobile homes to a property and getting proper permits. She said she is presently dealing with 20 different families with a variety of issues just since the design studio was formalized.

Herbert Ford is one of those residents and said his experience with the design studio staff has been a positive experience thus far.

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Ford is attempting to add a pair of structures to his property.

“My initial plan was to try to put a couple of duplexes there and I thought I had acreage to do it. Well, with land management ordinances restrictions with setbacks, I couldn’t do it. In the past, that would have been the rubber stamp and the end of the discussion,” he said. “This time, they’re working with me to make it work. They’re helping me to design the structures to work within the rules and I’m getting sage advice on how to move forward. I will still be able to build two small homes for rental purposes and make sure it’s done the right way.”

Brown said that while he hasn’t yet had to work with the design studio, he

has heard stories similar to Ford that signal a change in the respect being given to residents of the historic neighborhoods.

“We haven’t handled it the right way in the past, that’s clear. I give the town a lot of credit for addressing that, for owning the past and listening to residents on what they need for the future,” Brown said. “We are a diverse community here and that’s what makes this place so special to all of us. So to see the town taking steps like this to make engaging with government a little less intimidating, it’s progress that’s essential at this moment in our history.”

DuBose said the design studio was born out of a combination of resident input, staff suggestions and recommendations from consultants on how to understand development standards while respecting the history of the neighborhoods.

“The folks of these neighborhoods, there is a history of communal family living that is so important to the culture,” DuBose said. “There are many

different ways to achieve the goals that folks come to us with. It’s all about opening channels of communication, rather than just throwing a bunch of forms at them and saying, ‘Good luck.’

“We can make those mobile home permits happen – maybe you end up subdividing the property or designing it properly with the buffers and setbacks for a family compound. The concepts of density and setbacks and ordinances, we can make all that jargon feel less daunting. The end goal is to make this work for the residents.”

It’s an attitude that Ford is excited to see from his town government. He is still working through the process with the town, with more meetings to come, but is impressed by what he has seen thus far.

“You can bet I’m going to spread the word here. I’m getting very sage advice. I feel like I’m being heard and respected, and that my end goal is in sight,” Ford said. “Other folks need to hear that. No matter their experiences in the past, they need to know there is

a new way of doing things now. This is progress and while I wasn’t happy with how I was dealt with in the past, that’s the past. It’s great to feel like we’re all working toward solutions here.”

DuBose said this is just one step in what she hopes is a continuous building of relationships with the many residents of the town’s historic neighborhoods.

“There is plenty of work left to do here, we all know that. These residents, the Gullah culture, it’s so important to know who we were, who we are today,” DuBose said. “We just want the message getting out there that we’re all in this together.”

To access services of the Historic Neighborhoods Permitting and Design Studio, property and business owners can contact DuBose at 843-341-4683 or email SheryseD@hiltonheadislandsc. gov.

Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. Contact him at timwood@ blufftonsun.com.

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“I am concerned about the continuous changes that all areas of government make,” Barnwell said. “I understand very clearly that this is county council and not state representatives – but it’s a part of a similar process of diminishing the power of people of like kind, people of common interests. So that’s why I’m here.”

When the floor was open for people to make a statement, Barnwell was first to speak, and he continued his concerns.

“There have been major changes in the native island Black community representation. I understand the numbers must be met. I can live with changes but it appears that it’s been very drastic across the board.

Not only with council, but board of education as well as the House district seats,” Barnwell said. “So my plea is please – as you and other council members make your decision – keep in mind that we appreciate all the newcomers, but we would love as much as possible to keep those of us who have been here, who have similar concerns and problems of drainage, education, as well as our political desire and needs, in the same district.”

Barnwell closed with saying that council members not only represent the district where they live but the whole county, which Passiment reaffirmed by saying that no matter who represents a county resident, that resident can address any

council member, and seek their assistance with a problem.

Kathy McClellan, who ran for District 10 against incumbent Lawrence McElynn, said she knows the district well, having campaigned going door-to-door.

“I realize you have to have numbers, but what I’m seeing is you’re taking out Chaplin, which is a Gullah community, and you’re taking out another Gullah community near Squire Pope Road that was part of District 10, and adding a much more conservative voting block by connecting the rest of Hilton Head Plantation, which is 3,000 more votes,” said McClellan. “I don’t get why that’s happening, because if you’re talking about numbers, you’re adding more voters up there. So I don’t get why we need to break up one of things we need to consider, and that’s communities of interest, and I know that’s part of the state rules. … There should be other options, because we’re not talking about having to take people out of there.

You’re adding more in. Maybe you can explain to me why that’s going to happen, because I don’t understand.”

Passiment explained that council forwarded certain directions to the county’s GIS department to create the redistricting maps. It took the two GIS staff members

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GIS stands for “geographic information system,” a system that creates, manages, analyzes and maps all types of data.

Those directions led to the two alternative maps based on the data available and the parameters set by the federal, state and council guidelines.

“Is it perfect? By no means. Is it the best we can do? Right now it is, until we hear from the community,” said Passiment.

“Can we tweak it? Yes, we can, but we still have to meet the criteria. We have to make sure it’s contiguous. We have to make sure we’re dealing with the minorities. We have to make sure the communities are as close to the deviation mark as we can get.”

Beaufort County IT Director Dan Morgan explained how his team created the maps by using census blocks, which are “statistical areas bounded by visible features such as roads, streams, and railroad tracks, and by nonvisible boundaries such as property lines, city, township, school district, county limits and short line-ofsight extensions of roads,” according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

“Looking at the blocks is what we have to do now. It’s blocks of people’s houses.

We went through the blocks, and started trying to put the puzzle together. Certain blocks – you may grab one, but there are smaller blocks in there, and you have to make it contiguous, so you can’t just take a few. You have to take them all,” Morgan said. “This is what we’ve been waiting for, hearing the comments and the feedback, so we can go back and try to get it tighter in some of those areas.”

McClellan added that it’s not just about numbers, but “it’s about community. It’s about people.”

Passiment agreed.

“You’re absolutely right. We have the numbers. Now we’re taking a deeper dive into the communities of interest. What goes with what? What can we keep, what can’t we keep?” Passiment said. “So we’re going to do that over the next couple of days.”

McElynn stepped forward and said council had studied the maps, and noticed exactly what McClellan said.

“There was a boundary line established west of Gumtree and west of Spanish

Wells Road that separated the historic Gullah community, and I characterized it as putting a stake through the heart of this historic Gullah community,” McElynn said. “And we recognize that that can’t stand. What we’re doing now, based upon the feedback that we have, is the data engineers – who are data engineers and not political engineers – are retweaking all of these numbers and moving these boundaries. But every time that you move a boundary you have to move another boundary because you have to measure out all of the populations. It’s simple, but it’s a little complicated.”

McElynn said he thinks a problem has been solved north of U.S. 278.

“We’re suggesting we move the boundary farther west to get back that area that we lost. But south of 278 and west of Spanish Wells Road is still a problem that we have to address,” he added. “We can resolve that problem by dropping the line that is District 8 down to District 9, and giving up some of that geography and some people there, I think we can balance it all out. We’re particularly on top of disruption to the historic Gullah community, and that cannot stand. We have to make the adjustments to keep that community intact, and we’re working on that.”

Patsy Brison, co-founder of the Coalition of Island Neighbors (COIN) and a representative for the League of Women Voters of Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area, was the next speaker. Having already submitted into the record a letter from Kay Roshnow, LWVHHI-BA president, she then read a letter speaking on behalf of COIN. While a large portion of COIN’s message was in agreement with comments already expressed about reapportioning the Gullah communities between two districts, Brison began by addressing objections to the process.

“Procedurally, the process has been less than exemplary and is not consistent with the promises made. The public was not given adequate time to review the proposed maps before the hearings scheduled this week. The maps were released to the public on Thursday, Nov. 25, at 12:42 p.m., about the time that most of us were sitting down to Thanksgiving meals,”

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Brison read. “Releasing maps over a busy holiday weekend decreases the public’s opportunity to inform themselves regarding a constitutional right of representation and a very important process. The maps are very difficult to navigate on the county’s website for the majority of people who are not well-versed in GIS mapping features.”

She continued with a specific note about splitting neighborhoods.

“The Gullah neighborhood around Spanish Wells Road should not be added to District 8, which is composed primarily of gated communities in Bluffton. … The Native Island community should have a representative who can focus on the needs of their community of interest. By splitting the Gullah communities between two county council districts you have diluted their voice, and significantly impacted their influence and representation within our county,” Brison read. She concluded by saying, “There is always time to do the right thing.”

In the LWV letter, Roshnow noted, among other concerns, that “In Bluffton, there appears to be no competitive districts in the proposed county council districts, except maybe District 9. Working class neighborhoods are segmented by being assigned to different districts but are primarily dominated by gated communities.”

A further LWV concern was noting that Bluffton’s Latin population is 4,048 (6.85%), according to the 2020 census, and the African American population is 2,330 (11.89%).

“What has been done to ensure that the concerns of these ‘communities of interest’ will be heard in county council,” she added.

Island resident Herbert Ford pointed out there were eight elements that needed consideration in order to carry out the redistricting process, but he wanted to emphasize the third item, that state councils “must comply with the Federal Voting Rights Act to ensure that minorities have an equal opportunity to elect representatives of their choice.”

“Now it appears – and I could be wrong – that the attempt has been to ensure that the numeric value is agreed upon and accepted, but I am not sure that item number three has received as much

attention as the numeric value,” said Ford.

“I’m more concerned … about minority Gullah representation which has been ignored, quite frankly, for about 50 years.

You mention that the county council represents all of us. Well, if we don’t have an opportunity to make sure that our vote and our interests are adhered to by county council, by separating us, we are not being listened to. What I am saying is if the data engineers are finding it difficult to put all of the Gullah natives together, there are five of us right here in the room that can identify where Gullah residents live to make sure that they are in one district as opposed to being dispersed throughout the community.”

Morris Campbell, a former two-term county council member who retired in 2015 as Beaufort County Community Services Director, has been through three redistricting processes.

“Our biggest concern is dilution of minority opportunity to have influence in the system on electing people to represent these communities,” Campbell said.

“There is nothing wrong with looking at the opportunity to make sure we are not part of Bluffton. Not that we don’t like Bluffton, or we don’t like their councilman, but we certainly want the council to take seriously the comments that we need to be made whole on Hilton Head.”

Following the Hilton Head public meeting, county staff collected and took public comments into consideration as they re-evaluated and tweaked the alternate plans before presenting them to the county’s executive council on Dec. 6.

Passiment assured those in attendance that as the draft maps are tweaked, they will be made available on the county’s website, and further input would be welcome.

The maps will be presented to county council at the first reading during the council meeting at 6 p.m. Dec. 13. Second and final readings will be held Jan. 10 and Jan. 24.

The approved map will be forwarded to Columbia for approval and then returned prior to the first day candidates can file for the upcoming November 2022 elections.

Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.

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A fourth-grade class from Cross Schools in Bluffton spent a crisp November morning exploring a maritime forest adjacent to Port Royal Sound and learning about the Lowcountry environment, thanks to the new Barry Lowes Scholarship from the Hilton Head Audubon Society.

Lois Lewis of Bluffton, co-chair of the education committee of the birding society, welcomed the children, their teacher and chaperones to a classroom space at Port Royal Sound Foundation’s Maritime Center.

“Hilton Head Audubon wants you to know about where you live,” Lewis told the group. She told them about the late Barry Lowes, a beloved member of the local Audubon organization, and about the new scholarship that was created in his memory. Lowes was in his 90s when he died in 2020.

“He taught me a lot,” said Lewis, a

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Lois Lewis, representing Hilton Head Audubon Society, talks with fourth grade students from Cross Schools during their field trip at the Port Royal Sound Foundation’s Maritime Center.

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The scholarship was created to encourage teachers to take their students outside to learn in nature. “We want to connect

environmental learning teacher at Cross Schools, said this was a great opportunity for her students. She said the children participated in the Aubudon annual bird count last year as third graders. “The Audubon folks were impressed with them,” she said. The scholarship paid for this field trip.

Penale teaches students from grades 1 to 7, with a specific focus for each grade level. For example, “The third graders are my birders,” she said. In second grade, students learn about the shoreline, its inhabitants and plants. Her sixth and seventh graders are learning about native plants, their benefits and threats.

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“Pay attention to where we are,” said Kehrer as the students paused on the trail through the forest. “This is a maritime forest. You might see wildlife. Stay on the trail.”

Before proceeding, Kehrer pointed out a common native plant, a Yaupon Holly, alongside the trail. He told the students that its leaves were a source of caffeine for Native Americans who lived here long ago. They mixed it with other ingredients and made a tea. “And when they drank too much of it, they would vomit,” he said. “That’s how it got its name, Ilex vomitoria.”

At least one 10-year-old boy giggled, unlikely to forget about that wild shrub.

As excited as the students were at the prospect of seeing a deer or raccoon, they were just as eager to find fiddler crabs in the salt marsh.

Only once did Penale find it necessary to caution a student to slow down on the trail. “I keep telling them to ‘walk and see,’” she said. “You can’t see anything if you’re running.”

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Angelina Santibanez, left, and Maren Newcastle show the shells they found on their wetlands walk through the maritime forest near Port Royal Sound Foundation’s Maritime Center.

Penale said teaching students about the environment is her passion. “It’s nice

to be able to teach what you think is relevant,” she said.

Hilton Head Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Count is coming up Dec. 15, and Penale said she hopes this class will want to participate again.

The local bird count is part of an international effort to count bird populations, providing critical data on population trends in locations around the world.

The count began in 1900 and continues as the longest-running citizen science survey in the world.

For anyone interested in participating in the count, whether in a field team or as a feeder watcher at home, an information session will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 in the Fellowship Hall at First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway on Hilton Head Island.

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Dolly Parton book program to mail books to county children Lowcountry Community Church (LCC) is teaming with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in a partnership that will send free books to the homes of Beaufort County children up to 5 years old.

“This is our Christmas gift to our community – and it’s the gift that keeps on giving,” said Jason Best, LCC executive pastor. “Our members have made it clear they have a heart for children and education. This seems like a win-win for all.”

At least one church parishioner is well aware of the program. “My oldest daughter received Imagination Library books for two years when we lived in Florida, and they are still today the most favorite books on our shelves,” said Holly Jackson, mother of four girls ages 2 to 9. “These are great stories that make you smile and think. I can’t wait for them to come our way again.”

Since launching in 1995, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has become the preeminent early childhood book gifting program in the world. The flagship program of The Dollywood Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has gifted more than

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program is coming to Beaufort County, thanks to a partnership with Lowcountry Community Church.

160 million free books in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and The Republic of Ireland.

The Imagination Library mails more than 1.8 million high-quality, age-appropriate

books each month to registered children from birth to age 5. Dolly envisioned creating a lifelong love of reading, inspiring them to dream.

The impact of the program has been

widely researched and results suggest positive increases in key early childhood literacy metrics. Penguin Random House is the exclusive publisher for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Registration is open now and can be easily completed online at ImaginationLibrary. com. To register by mail, print the registration form from the website, or call the church at 843-836-1101 or email jbest@ lowcountrycc.org and request a form.

Once registered, families can expect their first book within 90 days.

The partnership was announced at LCC’s inaugural Light the Lowcountry kickoff event Dec. 5. Along with the announcement of the Imagination Library Partnership, attendees got the first walk through LCC’s Trail of Lights, which will be open to the public from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 10-12, 17-19 and 23-25.

The church is located at 801 Buckwalter Parkway in Bluffton. For more information about the gift of books or the Trail of Lights, visit lowcountrycc.org.

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Foundation awards 19 grants to local teachers and schools

COURTESY FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

DeAnna Daniels, an art teacher at Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center, was awarded a grant from the Foundation for Educational Excellence for her innovative project, “Alphabet Affirmations” for Pre-K and kindergarten students.

The Foundation for Educational Excellence awarded 13 Innovative Teacher Grants and 6 School Resource Grants in late November to teachers in 14 schools across Beaufort County. The grants, totaling more than $26,000, were awarded to teachers and schools for innovative learning opportunities and projects that go beyond the regular school district budget.

“The grants will provide individual learning opportunities for almost 7,000 Beaufort County students this year with some projects providing multi-year experiences,” said Michel Claudio, innovative grants chair and Foundation board member. “Students impacted by these funds include elementary through high school across the district.”

This year’s innovative learning projects range from producing a musical to creating a South Carolina fence garden, and from cooking classes for Special Education high school students to a composting program at an elementary school.

DeAnna Daniels, an art teacher at Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center, was awarded a grant for her project, “Alphabet Affirmations” for Pre-K and kindergarten students at the school. The focus of the project will increase self-esteem by introducing positive and empowering words that students can use to describe themselves.

It will also aid students with letter identification and vocabulary. The project

incorporates several subject areas and curriculums including art, character education, ELA, social and emotional learning and a positive behavior intervention system.

Jennifer Friend-Kerr, a teacher at Hilton Head School for the Creative Arts, also was awarded grant for her project, “In a Pickle.”

Also receiving grants were 11 projects in Bluffton schools and six projects in Northern Beaufort County schools.

“The Foundation is thrilled to help equip both teachers and students for an excellent return to classroom learning,” said Lisa Carroll, Foundation board chair. “These projects that exceed typical classroom budgets represent the passion and the dedication that our Beaufort County School District teachers have to provide their students with an educational experience that goes above and beyond.”

The Foundation for Educational Excellence raises funds to support the mission and goals of the Beaufort County School District by furthering student instructional activities and projects through Innovative Teacher Grants, Innovative School Resource Grants and Student Enrichment Grants.

The nonprofit Foundation is a fund of Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.

For more information, visit foundationedexcellence.com, call 843-304-1922, or email FFEEinfo@email.com.

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Bluffton woman on her way to 100th Miss America Competition

By Lynne Cope Hummell EDITOR

By the time you read this, Julia Herrin of Bluffton will be finishing up her preparation and packing for what might be the most exciting trip of her young life.

Herrin is heading to Uncasville, Conn.

What’s so exciting in Uncasville, Conn., you ask?

It’s the location for the 100th iteration of the Miss America Competition, which will be held Dec. 10-16, with the final broadcast Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. via Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service.

But Herrin is not going just to watch the event.

When she arrives, she will be better known as Miss South Carolina, and she will be competing with 50 other young women from across the nation for the crown and title of Miss America.

Herrin won the Miss South Carolina June 26 in Columbia, and has been traveling the state since then with her message of empowerment for young people,

LYNNE COPE HUMMELL

Miss South Carolina 2021 Julia Herrin, a resident of Bluffton, stands next to her father, Jeff, as she waves to fans, friends and supporters before boarding a boat at her send-off reception Nov. 21 at the South Carolina Yacht Club.

#RealNotPerfect. Herrin uses the platform to encourage young people to use social media in a positive way, to build self-esteem, and be a catalyst for change.

Before she got too busy packing for her trip, Herrin attended a send-off party Nov. 21, hosted by the membership committee at the South Carolina Yacht Club in Windmill Harbour. The event was attended by fans, friends, and her family as well as officials with the Miss South Carolina organization.

Herrin gave a speech about her platform, played a piece on the grand piano set up on the balcony, and spoke with anyone who wanted to chat.

Herrin said she was emotional that entire day.

“It meant so much to me that all of those people there believed in me, and were there to support me,” Herrin said. “I have always dreamed of being Miss America, but it is people believing that I am capable that made that dream a possible

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When asked what gives her butterflies about the whole Miss America experience, she said, “I get butterflies thinking about the fact that only 83 women before me have had the honor of representing South Carolina at Miss America! The most exciting part is knowing that the message of #RealNotPerfect will be broadcast to a national audience, and that hopefully someone who hears the message of #RealNotPerfect will be impacted.”

For the record, only two Miss South Carolina contestants have won the Miss America crown.

Being a part of a milestone for the Miss America Competition is “monumental,” Herrin said, “because we are able to recognize our past, and look forward to the next 100 years of Miss America!

100 years of tradition have preceded this moment, and to make my mark on the history of this organization this year is so humbling!”

Through all the excitement, Herrin said she keeps calm by remember her favorite Bible verse, Esther 4:14, which reads,

“Perhaps you were made for such a time as this.”

“This verse reminds me that there is a plan and purpose for my life, and that I was made for this moment,” Herrin said.

Herrin said sharing her message of #RealNotPerfect via the national platform of the Miss America Competition is the most valuable part of the experience. Of course, the scholarship she could win would fund the rest of her college studies and launch her future career.

But what she really wants young people out there to remember is that even if she wins, she will still be the same person she is now.

“Becoming Miss America doesn’t change my worth. I am still the same Julia with or without the title and crown of Miss America,” she said. “I am still the same Julia without the title of Miss South Carolina. This title simply awards me the opportunity to speak to an audience I wouldn’t have had before.”

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Lowcountry Pride Festival returns to Old Town Bluffton

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Celebrating its 30th years, the Dove Street Lights celebration is back in its original location in the North Forest Beach neighborhood, specially on Dove Street, Hilton Head Island. Drive through (no headlights, please) the magical wonderland of lights, complete with carols and beach snow, from dusk to midnight. From Coligny Circle, go down North Forest Beach Drive, turn right on Curlew, left on Dune Lane, then left onto Dove Street. Donations appreciated for Deep Well and Island Rec Center at deepwellproject.org/donate and islandreccenter.org/donate.

The second Lowcountry Pride Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 11-12 at Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf St. in Bluffton. The event is free and open to the public.

The festival will include food, artists, music, and vendors for merchandise, information and nonprofit resources.

The Pride Parade will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 11, originating and returning to the park. Participation is open to anyone, with families encouraged to walk together. Colorful attire and costumes are encouraged as well.

There is no charge to participate. Face

masks will be required.

The family friendly event will include free HIV testing Dec. 11 as well. A drag show with various performers will be held at 3 p.m. both days.

The inaugural event in 2019 included hundreds of participants in the first-ever Pride Parade in Bluffton. The festival at Oscar Frazier Park welcomed speakers, performances and musical entertainment.

The event was canceled for 2020 due to the pandemic.

For more information and a schedule of events, visit LowcountryPride.org or find it on Facebook.

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SAFETY

Be careful with turkey fryers

By Cinda Seamon CONTRIBUTOR

If you’re planning a holiday feast involving a turkey, be especially careful if you plan to fry it.

The first step is to thaw and dry the turkey before cooking. Partially frozen and/ or wet turkeys can produce excessive hot oil splatter when added to the oil.

Turkey fryers should always be used outdoors at a safe distance (10 feet) from buildings or anything else that can burn.

Never use on a wooden deck, under a breezeway, in a carport, on a porch or in a garage.

Make sure there is at least 2 feet of space between the liquid propane tank and fryer burner.

Keeping fryers on a flat surface will help prevent accidental tipping.

Never let children or pets come near the fryer when it is in use. Even hours

after use, the oil can remain dangerously hot.

Use well-insulated potholders or oven mitts when touching the pot or lid handles.

Be careful with marinades. Oil and water don’t mix and water can cause oil to spill over, which can cause a fire or even an explosion hazard. That’s another reason why your turkey should be completely thawed before it goes into the fryer.

Keep an all-purpose fire extinguisher nearby and never use water to extinguish a grease fire.

Raise and lower food slowly to reduce splatter and avoid burns.

Check the oil temperature frequently.

Turn gas supply off if oil begins to smoke.

Never leave any cooking unattended.

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BUSINESS UPDATE

Anniversaries, golf carts, cupcakes, kitties and a giant egg

By Tim Wood

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A huge thank you to all of the hard-working small business owners who have survived and thrived one of the most challenging years ever to be in business. Here is the latest on a slew of entrepreneurs taking the new business plunge, as well as a pair of Old Town businesses celebrating milestones.

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• Maggie and Me, 6 Bruin Road, Bluffton, 843-707-9083: This boutique offering “sophisticated but casual” clothing, shoes and accessories for women, teens, infants and toddlers, recently celebrated its one-year anniversary in Old Town Bluffton. Rebecca Mancini already had an established boutique in Circleville, Ohio, and was looking for a “next chapter” after 20 successful years up north, so like many Ohioans, she looked to the Lowcountry. Her sorority sister, Leslie Trenta, lives in Stock Farm and saw the

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storefront post a “For Rent” sign. She alerted her fellow Marshall University alum, who had visited Old Town a few times through the years. Within 48 hours, Mancini was in town to sign paperwork and four weeks later, she opened the doors of the converted cottage. Hats off to Mancini for betting on Bluffton in the middle of the pandemic and for hitting the one-year mark in town.

• Joe’s Ice Cream and Beverage Company, 15 Bruin Road, Bluffton, 843-7079514, joesicecreambeverage.com: Just across the street from Maggie and Me, owner Joe

O’Rourke is celebrating two years serving his unique blend of traditional flavors along with four wine-based ice cream flavors and shop specialties. Wine flavors, for adults 21+ only, include chocolate cabernet and a boozy shake, along with a number of off-menu daily specials. Joe’s also offers more classic offerings like soft serve, sundaes, milkshakes and floats. On the beverage side, you’ll find coffees, teas and espressos with a number of add-on options. Joe’s has won numerous awards for his concoctions and we’re thrilled he’s hit the two-year mark as a hometown ice cream option in Old Town. Joe’s is open

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UPDATE from page 36A • Coastal Carolina Smoke Shop, 24B Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island, 843757-3339, CBDStoreBluffton.com: Larry Moran has been busy educating Lowcountry customers about the health benefits of hemp and cannabidiol, and is now preparing to open his third location after opening at Berkeley Place in Bluffton and Boundary Street in Beaufort. Moran has become as trusted source of CBD oils, edibles, gummies, smokable hemp bud flower, vapes and roll-on pain creams for humans, and veterinarian-formulated CBD calming chews for dogs. Moran and his team are experts in all-organic CBD, hemp, Delta-8, Delta-10 and Kratom products.

• 5th and Mill: Lisa DiTroia, her husband and two kids visited Bluffton from New York in February 2020 and fell in love. She launched her online clothing boutique on Nov. 20 after years of planning. The store offers the latest trends in women’s and children’s clothing, shoes and accessories from more than 100 curated vendors, and is offering a slew of grand opening and holiday promotions. Visit the online boutique at 5thandmill.com.

• May River Boat Detailing, 843-5058822: Alexander Matos made a life-changing gamble when he moved his family to Bluffton after many years serving all over the world in the Navy. Matos has long been a fan of boating, so he set out to combine his military work ethic with his passion for the water in opening up his new business. May River offers wash and wax serves, oxidation removal, metal polishing, paint correction, seat restoration and ceramic coating. He offers new customer specials and an ongoing discount for veterans.

• May River Pressure Washing, 843415-6545, mayriverpressurewashing.com: Bubba and Krista Flanders were raised in the Lowcountry, each coming from families that owned successful construction companies.

As they dreamed of launching their own business, they decided to focus on bringing out the true value of the gorgeous properties they saw popping up around them. The bonded and licensed team uses a hot water wash system that works beautifully for house washing, driveways, fences, pool decks, gutters, patios and porches.

• Cupcakes 2 Cakes, 108 Buckwalter Parkway, Berkeley Place Suite 2C, Bluffton, 843-415-5678, cupcakes2cakes.com: This is a mother-daughter-owned bakery that was born out of years of Linda Ashby honing her love of baking while teaching middle school kids overseas. What began as a home-based business has spawned a brick-and-mortar location where Linda and her daughter Erica display Ashby’s latest creations – from ham and cheese scones to cookie pies, cocoa bombs to muffins, and the centerpiece of Ashby’s portfolio, her custom-made cupcakes and cakes. Check out her website for designs, pricing and serving guide before visiting the store to avoid being overwhelmed with all the deliciousness.

• E-Z-GO Carts Factory Direct Store, 25 Sherington Drive, Suite F&G, Bluffton, 706-250-9372, ezgohhi.com: The iconic Augusta-born golf and utility cart company has opened its latest store in the former Stooges Breakfast Café location in Sheridan Park. The new dealership will feature an expert service department to provide parts and accessories, maintenance and cart care.

The factory-trained service staff can customize E-Z-GO carts, giving every client the opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind vehicle.

The store will offer a range of financing options on new vehicles and will accept all trade-ins, regardless of the brand. They also have a wide variety of cart rentals available for tournaments, weddings, parties and other special events.

• The Kneady Cat Books And Gifts, 108 Buckwalter Parkway, Berkeley Place Suite 2D, Bluffton, 843-504-0973, thekneadycat. org: Carla Onofrio is a proud mother of two girls and four sweet kitty cats. She wanted to help drive awareness to the cat overpopulation epidemic and the need for having cats spayed and neutered. She is fulfilling that mission and dream by opening a used bookstore and gift shop where customers can drink some coffee, pet some cats, and read (and buy) donated books. A portion of the store’s profits will go to the Palmetto Animal League. Gifts at the store include every feline creation you can dream up, from teapots to ornaments to puzzles, toys and games, kitty pens, journals and kitty gift baskets.

Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. Contact him at timwood@blufftonsun. com.

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Trust law enables us to create legal structures that guarantee our assets will stay in our family bloodline protected for generations.

How? Let’s assume Charles and Francine have three children – Peter, George and Mary.

Peter is married to Mark F. Winn Tina. They have one child, Kyle.

George is a single successful surgeon. As a surgeon he has substantial exposure to malpractice claims.

Mary is single and is receiving government benefits due to a disability.

Charles also has one child, Elijah, from a prior marriage.

Questions: 1. Can Charles and Francine make sure Tina will not get any of what they leave to Peter?

2. Can Charles and Francine make sure that if something happened to Peter, his share would be used to benefit Kyle?

3. Can Charles and Francine make sure whatever George may receive will be protected from a medical malpractice claim if he were sued?

4. Can Charles and Francine benefit Mary and also protect her benefits?

5. Can Charles make sure that when he and Francine are both gone, that Elijah will receive 20% of the assets?

The answer to all these questions is “yes.” With some basic planning and careful tilting and designation of Charles and Francine’s assets, all of the above can accomplished.

With some variation depending on unique circumstances and unique

individual directions, the hypothetical Charles and Francine should leave half their assets to each other protected in trust, and direct the remainder to their children in trusts so the assets are protected and stay in the family.

Each of them should have updated South Carolina powers of attorney for health and for finances. This will avoid guardianship and conservatorship proceedings (which can be expensive) if Charles or Francine become incapacitated for any reason.

Each should create a trust where they remain the trustees and beneficiaries at the outset. With the counsel of their lawyer, they should re-title assets into their trusts. The lawyer can help with whose trust assets should go into which trust and why.

When this is done, if the trust papers spell out the terms of a family asset protection trust and trusts for the children, then their plan can work wonders to protect their assets and preserve their legacy.

Of course, Charles and Francine’s trust-based estate plan will keep their affairs private, avoid unnecessary probate costs and legal fees.

It will also protect half their assets from lawsuits during the surviving spouse’s life, leave assets to their children in a sort of “lock box” (a trust) where they have total control use and benefit of the trust funds, but that will be protected if they become divorced or get sued for some other reason, ensure that when a child passes, it will go to their children (Charles and Francine’s lineal blood descendants) and not the in-law spouse, Tina.

Now, that’s good planning. Good plans just make good sense.

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HEALTH

Passing on the PSL because of hot- and cold-sensitive teeth?

By Sydney Caskey CONTRIBUTOR

With pumpkin spice latte (PSL) season in full swing, we don’t want hot and cold sensitivity holding you back from enjoying your favorite drinks!

There can be multiple factors for thermal sensitivity, but today, let’s talk about stress as the root cause.

During a routine exam, one of my patients recently complained about a new sensitivity to cold drinks. Her home care was excellent, but I discovered gum recession and small notches at the gumline.

Her tooth’s cementum, the part that protects and covers the root, was broken down and exposed. I asked about new stressors that may cause her to clench or grind her teeth. She shared that, yes, working from home was causing a lot of stress.

Clenching her teeth unknowingly had likely introduced a common issue called “stress-related bruxism.” Teeth can withstand only a certain amount of pressure before gums recede and a microscopic breakdown of teeth, called “abfraction,” lets fluid move near the nerves. This ignites nerve endings,

inciting a painful sensation.

We were getting closer to an iced PSL! I used a brief, pain-free procedure similar to a filling to restore the exposed, broken-down areas of the teeth and applied desensitizing agents. I recommended a high-concentration fluoride toothpaste to strengthen the broken-down areas, and I encouraged her to stay aware of clenching habits and to use relaxation techniques to help with the stress.

Sip, sip hooray! When she arrived to her follow-up appointment a few weeks later, we were thrilled to hear that the tooth was no longer sensitive to hot or cold and she was working on lowering stress; an iced PSL no longer caused pain!

My patient experienced cold sensitivity, but other symptoms associated with teeth clenching include general soreness upon waking up in the morning, clicking and popping sounds in the jaw, and notches at the gumline.

If you are in any type of oral discomfort, call a dentist. The solution is often something simple, but transformative!

Sydney Caskey, DDS is a dentist in practice with ROC Dental Group in Bluffton.

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WELLNESS

Less-frequently-asked questions about plastic surgery of face

By E. Ronald Finger CONTRIBUTOR

Q. I am in my 50s, and my upper lip is disappearing. Is there anything I can do besides injections?

A. Actually, as we age, our upper lip (the skin between the red part and the nose) gets longer, sometimes considerably longer, to the point where upper E. Ronald Finger teeth cannot be seen with the mouth slightly open, as they did when we were young. This causes the lip to turn under, making the mouth look older.

The treatment is a “buckhorn” excision of skin just below the nose. In youth the distance between the nose and vermillion (the red part of the lip)

is 1.4 to 1.6 millimeters. Sometimes the distance increases with age, up to 2.5 mm. The buckhorn excision removes a measured amount of excess skin, and the scar is located just under the nose and is imperceptible. This procedure is done under local anesthesia.

Q. When I look in the mirror, I look sad or angry because the corners of my mouth turn down. Is there anything I can do about that?

A. The simplest treatment is to inject Botox or Dysport just below the corner of the mouth and in a specific place on the jawline. This relaxes the depressor anguli oris (DAO) muscle, which naturally pulls the corners down. This treatment lasts about 3 or 4 months.

When used with fillers, such as Restylane or Juvederm products (which last about 18 months), or Bellafill (which lasts about 5 years), the result is more lasting.

A permanent remedy is to excise a carefully measured triangle of skin just above the corners of the lip. This elevates the corners of the lip into a more “happy mouth.”

An alternative procedure, if the patient also has deep “marionette lines” (the crease below the corners of the mouth), is to extend the excision downward, also removing the excess skin lateral to the marionette line. This elevates the droopy mouth corners and reduces the deep marionette lines, and is also done under local anesthesia.

Injectable fillers can diminish marionette lines and, if needed, volumize the cheeks, jaw line, chin, or hollows under the lower eyelids. Fillers may be needed in addition to the minor surgical procedures mentioned since the questions above involve the aging face.

As the years pass, there is usually diminished volume of both fat and bone and replacement with fillers or one’s

own fat is often indicated for the most optimal result.

Q. What is the treatment for earlobes when the pierced ear hole has enlarged too much?

A. Under local anesthesia, the edges of the hole must be cut out, generally through the lower border of the earlobe. Then, the open edges of the excision are sutured, closing the hole completely. The ears can then be repierced in about 6 weeks.

Q. My earlobes are thin, bigger, and droopy.

A. Like the upper lip, the earlobes get thinner and longer. Often a filler can be used to reinflate the earlobes. If this is inadequate, the excess earlobe can be excised.

E. Ronald Finger, MD, FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon with offices in Savannah and Bluffton. fingerandassociates.com

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COLLECTING

Research your collectibles to add to the joys of the season

By Jerry Glenn CONTRIBUTOR

It’s important to know what, when, where, and why about your collectibles.

Each day, the nightly news or the daily newspaper is filled with floods, wildfires, Covid-19, right, left, school shootings and many other terrible events. The holiday season is a perfect time to focus on the positive – our collections.

We have often written about types of collectors, be it investors, historians, compulsives, or those that just amass things. What you might want to consider is to seek information on exactly what your collectible is and when it was made, where it was made, and finally, why it was made. Was there a need at the time?

These are all simplistic questions, but the answers will give you a better appreciation for your chosen collection.

This month and January are a perfect period to get one’s mind off of the negative happenings. Many years ago I was told to not worry about something you can’t control because you’ll probably forget about it tomorrow. Knowledge is something you can control and one bit of facts often leads to more, as we’ll explain.

While relaxing one day I glanced at a tumbler on our shelf of miscellaneous collectibles. I knew it was old, but how old?

This is where the “W’s” came in handy.

The 6-inch tumbler was made by the Greentown Indiana Glass Works. It was later referred to as chocolate glass because of the color or caramel slag or simply Greentown glass.

I wondered why it was called “slag.” I found out slag is the waste from the melting of ores and was used as an ingredient in producing these unique tumblers.

The Greentown company was shortlived, as it burned to the ground in 1902 after only 8 years of production. The

tumbler was an advertising vehicle for National Biscuit Company and Uneeda Biscuit and was actually functional in an ingenious way. These tumblers were made to hold 1 dry pint of product and were used as a measuring device.

The company placed a tumbler in a half

bushel basket of oyster crackers, animal crackers, and tiny cheese klip crackers.

The grocer could keep or sell the tumbler after selling all the contents of the basket.

The tumbler was one of the first, if not THE first “dealer loader” items.

In the year 1900, packaging did not exist as yet and product was bulk. My tumblers are 121 years old and are valued at $90 to $125 – if you can find them.

After 1902 the National Biscuit Company developed a cereal bowl to advertise the new package of Uneeda Biscuit by putting the famed Uneeda Boy on 3 sides of the bowl. At last check these are on E-bay for about $50, depending on condition.

This is just an example of knowledge I came onto with curiosity and now have a greater appreciation for a collectible as history and not just a “thing” to have.

You too, can add to the joy of the season by taking one item and search the W’s.

Happy Holidays!

Jerry Glenn, former owner of Legends and Reminisce gift shop, currently is appraising trading card collections.

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GIVING

An important holiday to-do item for your end-of-year list

By Scott Wierman CONTRIBUTOR

Did you know there are positive mental health benefits attributed to having a generous spirit? And after a couple of COVID-weary years, we’re all looking for ways to feel better.

The end of the year is a great time to practice generosity.

In addition to the Scott Wierman endorphin spike you might experience from writing a check to your favorite charity, here are some other reasons year-end giving should be added to your holiday to-do list.

• The pandemic has had a significant impact on the financial health of many local nonprofits, and they are hurting.

A March 2021 survey of our Lowcountry nonprofits, conducted under the direction of Together SC, found that 56% of responding nonprofits reported having six months or less of operating revenue. Thirty-seven percent had experienced an operating loss.

• You might get a tax deduction.

In 2020 the CARES Act temporarily changed the tax code to allow individuals to take up to a $300 deduction for cash donations to a qualifying organization, even if you don’t itemize. For 2021, that not only has been extended, it’s been enhanced to allow a married couple filing jointly to deduct up to $600. (Gifts to donor advised funds and private foundations don’t count.)

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If you decide to make a year-end gift, here are some things to think about before you do: 1. Does your employer offer matching donations? It will help your gift go even farther.

2. If you have a favorite charity, great!

If you don’t, think about what moves you; then do your homework. Make sure that the organization you give to is legitimate. Visit GuideStar.org to research local, national and international nonprofits. You can also visit our fund directory at cflowcountry.civicore.com/ nonprofits, where you’ll find information about our many funds.

3. Have a hard-to-buy-for person on your list? Consider making a charitable donation to a cause that person supports. Many organizations allow you to make a gift “in honor” and they’ll even let the person know a gift has been made in their name.

4. Avoid scams. Don’t make a gift to an organization you don’t initiate contact with, unless you’ve done your research and know they’re legitimate.

And if you’re giving online, make sure you see the “https” at the beginning of the URL. 5. Keep accurate records and get receipts.

6. Talk to us about other giving options. Community foundations offer an array of ways to invest in our communities and help our neighbors – from donor advised funds, to scholarships, to gifts of stock, and many others.

You can learn more on our website, cf-lowcountry.org. Or call us at 843681-9100. ’Tis the season to consider a year-end donation. Happy holidays!

Scott Wierman is the president and CEO of Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.

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FAITH

Let us receive and experience joy this Christmas season

By Bill Ward CONTRIBUTOR

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:4-7) Paul writes these words from prison. He is unsure of his future, and he is cut off from his mission. Perhaps more than anything else this passage points out the distinction between happiness and joy.

You know one of the motivating principles of the founding of the United States was the right to pursue happiness. Which is well and good! Yet, scripture invites us to receive joy.

What is the difference? William Bausch tells us that happiness generally depends on the quality and quantity of material goods; it comes from the outside. Joy can thrive even in the midst of hard times because it comes from the inside.

Yet, the notion of joy seems almost irrelevant in a world where there is so much disunity and unrest. The truth is that sometimes it is hard to be joyful … except that joy has never had much to do with what is going on in the world.

That is what makes joy different from happiness or pleasure or fun. All of the others depend on certain conditions – good health, a good job, a happy family, and perhaps lots

of nice things. Yet, the only condition for joy is the presence of God. And so, joy can break forth in the middle of a pandemic, in an economy with inflation, in an intensive care waiting room or even during the Christmas season after the death of a loved one.

Even Mary found joy amidst the chaos of finding out she was pregnant with the Savior of the world. (We read about Mary in Luke 1:26-56.) After the initial shock, Mary started singing with joy. She started to praise God for turning the world upside down, for looking with favor on her – a nobody from nowhere, with no status, no privilege, no power; a minority woman in occupied territory. Just like Paul in prison, she felt in inner joy and sang of God and his abiding presence.

You see, joy doesn’t happen when we get what we want. It is much more likely to happen when we do NOT get what we want, and we find ourselves believing that God’s ideas are so much better than ours.

Usually, though, we have a hard time seeing that until our own wishes have crashed and burned. Yet, it is there in that wilderness, when we surrender to God, that joy is most likely to occur. Just like it did for Mary.

Like it did for Paul. May it happen for you!

May you celebrate with joy this Christmas no matter your circumstances. May the inner sense of God’s presence through the birth of Jesus Christ bring you joy!

Rev. Dr. William Ward is the senior pastor at Providence Presbyterian Church on Hilton Head Island

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EDUCATION

TCL to cover student tuition, fees for residents this spring

By Leigh Copeland CONTRIBUTOR

Are you tired of the same old job? Are you considering a new career or thinking about learning a new skill? If so, college just a got a little easier.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is offering paid tuition and fees for the spring 2022 semester, thanks to a combination of newly available federal, state and private funding sources. The paid tuition program exemplifies the college’s commitment to students and the community. Cost should never be a barrier to those who desire higher education and a better life.

In fact, affordability is what drove the creation of American community colleges in the early 20th century, and has since been a hallmark of the community college mission.

Just as importantly, providing relevant workforce training was also foundational to the creation of technical colleges. It could also be said it was the creation of the S.C.

TCL’s paid tuition program was announced during the Nov. 18 ribbon cutting at its Culinary Institute of the South in Bluffton. Chef Miles Huff, dean of the Institute, cuts the ribbon with a chef’s knife, joined by members of TCL’s Area Commission, TCL’s board of directors, donors and others.

Technical College System that saved the state’s economy in the 1960s.

During that time, the state’s economy was severely suffering because of the extreme decline in farming. Workers were untrained and under-skilled for new industry.

Technical colleges were created to help solve the problem and provide technically trained workers in order to attract more diversified industry to the state. Workers benefited by getting better-paying jobs.

Today, community and technical colleges like TCL continue to offer affordable and

relevant higher education to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. This paid tuition program makes it even easier for students.

Any South Carolina resident who is college eligible can qualify for the paid tuition program. Students must enroll in at least six credit hours, or about two classes, for the semester and also complete the 20212022 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). TCL will take care of the rest.

Students can choose from more than 60 programs of study including computer technology, health care, business, building

construction, culinary, hospitality and more.

TCL’s hands-on, real-world education leads to high-skilled, in-demand jobs of today and tomorrow. In fact, 95% of our graduates go on to work in their field of study or continue to a four-year degree.

Maybe you’re one of the millions who resigned from a job during the pandemic.

Maybe you’re wondering what else is out there. Maybe you want to be your own boss.

Whatever your reason, now is the perfect time to start a path to a new career. TCL’s no tuition and fees might just be the incentive you need. (Note that this program does not cover books or required supplies, and does not apply to dual enrollment or transient students.)

Enroll now for the spring semester.

Classes start in January. Visit tcl.edu/paid for more information.

Leigh Copeland is the assistant vice president of marketing and public relations for Technical College of the Lowcountry.

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NATURE

Island’s sea turtle nesting season deemed successful

By Amber Kuehn CONTRIBUTOR

A sea turtle nesting season that has delighted thousands of visitors and residents has come to a successful conclusion. The last hatchlings of 2021 have made their way to the sea.

This year’s sea turtle nesting season resulted in 283 nests on Hilton Head Island’s 14 miles of Atlantic beach.

There were 282 loggerhead nests and 1 green sea turtle nest. There were 23,0017 eggs that hatched, and 22,107 hatchlings that made it out into the world. Despite the slight decrease from 291 nests in 2020, the emergence success this season was 67.3%, slightly above average.

The 17 hard-working members of Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island’s volunteer staff were responsible for monitoring the beach daily, beginning May 1. The 5 a.m. beach patrols ended Oct. 8 with only five nests left to check, and the last nest was

inventoried Oct. 28.

We counted 28 nests that were affected by lights left on after 10 p.m. Hatchlings can’t find the ocean when artificial lights distract them.

Great efforts are made by Sea Turtle Patrol and our sister organization, Turtle Trackers, to educate the public, especially visitors at resort and rental properties that border the beach, to make them aware of our beach lighting rules and other measures to be taken to protect our nesting sea turtles.

We are looking forward to welcoming a larger population of nesting loggerheads in 2022. Since loggerheads typically have nesting intervals that skip two years, we expect the larger population to exceed a nesting density of more than 300 nests. They were last here in 2019, our record year, with 463 nests.

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A huge part of our efforts, supported by hundreds of volunteer Turtle Trackers, I like to call “sand management.” The widespread education outreach efforts that were conducted this season included Turtle Talks

held every night in June, July and August at various resorts, and public turtle talks weekly at Celebration Park in Coligny.

Window clings, awareness posters, signage, red flashlight filters and stickers were distributed by the thousands and the island media graciously promoted and supported our efforts. Educational kiosks were manned at Shelter Cove during the fireworks display and at Salty Dog Café in Sea Pines.

It takes a village, and we continue to ask for support from islanders and visitors to join our efforts to save the turtles and create a truly turtle-friendly environment here on Hilton Head Island.

The 2022 nesting season starts in May. Our work begins now! To see how you can get involved, visit SeaTurtlePatrolHHI.com or TurtleTrackershhi.org.

Amber Kuehn is executive director of Sea Turtle Patrol HHI, and is the SCDNR permit holder for the island.

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NATURE’S WAY

Gulf fishing near oil rigs yields new experiences, yellowfins

By Collins Doughtie CONTRIBUTOR

In my nearly 14 years writing outdoor columns, I have never once received any recognition for my rather peculiar writing style. But that is all right because, quite frankly, I continue to write because it comes easy to me on most weeks and besides, and I love trying to open people’s eyes to some of the incredible acts of nature that I have been privy too in my thousands of hours scouring our waters.

My recognition dry spell ended recently, when totally out of the blue, Rhonda Carper, a woman I barely know, donated $10,000 to the Waddell Mariculture Center in my name.

To say I am humbled is putting it mildly.

If you follow my columns with any regularity then you know the Waddell Mariculture Center and the work they do there has been my adopted child for a lot of years.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Rhonda – because your contribution will fund sorely needed interns for this incredible facility.

I should have thanked Rhonda earlier but I was in Orange Beach, Ala., fishing in the Gulf for yellowfin tuna aboard Blufftonian Bud Mingledorff’s 68-foot boat, the Line Set. Along with Aaron Dowell, Dan Cornell and Chuck Robinson, we trucked to ’Bama, and no sooner had we got there than it was time to hop aboard and go.

Leaving the dock at midnight with another Lowcountry friend, Corrin Askeland, at the helm, we traveled nearly 100 miles offshore to fish near one of the deep-water oil rigs in

Dan Cornell with a nice yellowfin caught on our Alabama fishing trip.

nearly 4,000 feet of water. Arriving at the rig around 4 a.m. was like encountering a massive alien spaceship. Lit up like a Christmas tree, the rig’s lights revealed big tuna busting the surface here there and everywhere.

Though we had some live baits and chummed like mad, all we could catch were blackfin tuna, the smaller cousin of a yellowfin. As the sun began the rise, the yellowfins pretty much disappeared, so we decided to hop from one oil rig to another.

Because the water was still fairly warm down there, slob barracudas were demolishing our live baits before tuna even had a chance. But that is fishing, and with perfect seas and a warm breeze, the experience was well worth the long trip down.

We did nail a couple of mahi and a few

more blackfin, but our target species, yellowfin tuna, were playing hide and seek as we hopped from rig to rig.

While running to yet another oil rig, we had an encounter with two sperm whales. I have had really cool encounters with right whales, humpback whales, orcas, and pilot whales, but never a sperm whale.

Talk about blowing your top, these sperm whales’ blowholes shot water up a good 30 to 40 feet. In water that deep, they were no doubt readying themselves to dive down to the bottom in search of huge squid.

The reason I say that is because when we got in and were cleaning our catch, a guy next to us was cleaning a swordfish caught that day, and in that sword’s stomach was the largest squid I have seen in years. If that

swordfish was able to whack a squid that big, Lord knows the size of squid those sperm whales feed on in those deep, dark depths.

Corrin had two mates onboard, but I don’t think either of them knew that the four of us were very experienced offshore anglers.

It was strange to have the mates doing the rigging, etc. that the rest of us are so used to doing, but taking a day off from this tiring duty wasn’t all bad.

Every area of the country uses different yet similar techniques but after several strike outs at different rigs, I suggested we try a ballyhoo, with a blue and white Ilander lure in front of the ballyhoo. In my thousands of hours fishing blue water, that blue and white lure has accounted for more fish than just about any of the hundreds of lures I own.

Met with skepticism by one of the mates for most of the day, we pulled up to the last rig of the day and I finally got him to give in to this proven blue and white killer. It hadn’t been out in the spread for more than a minute when a nice yellowfin inhaled it. In the next 40 minutes, we landed a few more yellowfin – all but one on that same lure – before we headed in.

It was a great trip, eye candy every which way you looked and, best of all, a chance to fish new waters. One tip though, whether you fish our blue water or the Gulf of Mexico, be sure to bring along a blue and white Ilander!

Collins Doughtie, a 60-year resident of the Lowcountry, is a sportsman, graphic artist, and lover of nature. collinsdoughtie@icloud.com

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SPORTS

Learn about these specifics and become a wedge wizard

By Jean Harris CONTRIBUTOR

Your wedges are the second most important clubs you have in your bag, after your putter. There are a variety of wedges from which you can choose. The distance and height that you get from your wedges depends on your golf ability.

I recently broke my sand wedge and went to a club-fitting specialist to purchase a new one. He asked me a number of questions, including, do I take divots with my wedges or do I pick my ball off the ground with a shallow angle of attack? Do I play on a course with forced carries over bunkers to elevated greens?

He then explained a number of things I need to consider before buying wedges.

The bounce is the area of the wedge that hits the turf. Bounce angle is measured between the leading edge and the sole of the club.

The sole grind is the additional shaping of

the sole of the wedge. A heel grind enables you to open the clubface more at address.

The finish, such as chrome or nickel, is also an alternative. Chrome enables the wedge to maintain its color and appearance longer. Raw finishes are designed to rust.

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Now for the decision on how many wedges you want to carry in your bag. I recommend at least three. You should have at least four degrees between the wedges.

Pitching wedge (44-48 degrees) is the least-lofted wedge. You can use this for full swings and long chip shots.

Gap wedge (50-53 degrees) is the wedge

closes the gap in distance and trajectory between your pitching wedge and sand wedge. This is a great wedge for short pitches and chips.

Sand wedge (54-58 degrees) is used in the bunkers and short pitches to the green.

Lob wedge (59-65 degrees) is the highest-lofted wedge available. I is designed to get the ball up quickly, which is great out of thick rough and also used in steep bunkers.

Finally, when choosing the wedges you want in your bag, think about the course you play. Are the greens small or large? Do the bunkers have high lips, and what is the texture of the sand?

It is important to know your distances with your wedges. Work on different length swings with each of your three wedges. Also work on different trajectories into the green.

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With the winter season upon us and temperatures dipping, the quality of the air that you breathe inside your home can have a major impact on your health.

While you might assume that the air inside your home is much better to breathe than outside air, this is not always the case, and many health issues can be traced back to a lack of air quality.

Many homes (older and new) can contain harmful pollutants. Making sure that the quality of air in your home is good should be one of your top priorities, especially if you are experiencing illness on a regular basis. Clean air in your home will help keep you and your family healthy.

Indoor air pollution can come from many sources. Cooking, cleaning, dust build-up or just playing with your pets are activities that can lower the quality of the air in your home and cause you to experience serious health issues.

Over time, contaminants like pet dander, VOCs, radon, and mold can accumulate in your home, lowering the quality of the air you breathe. Many will experience symptoms from minor eye or throat irritation to more serious respiratory infections and illnesses.

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dren and senior citizens will be in greater danger because their immune systems aren’t particularly strong. Those who suffer asthma or allergy related issues can also be affected more seriously.

To keep the air in your home clean and healthy and avoid many health issues, it is recommended to have your air quality and equipment inspected and tested on a seasonal basis. This can help to determine whether or not the air in your home is safe.

Testing can include inspection of your heating and cooling systems to ensure they are working properly as well as all ducts and airways are clear and clean. Often, very simple repairs or new filters can be installed to fix any concerns.

More involved solutions can include whole-home air cleaners which remove up to 99.98% of allergens and pollutants from the air.

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It is safe to say many will be very happy to ring out 2021 at the end of this month and ring in 2022. Like every Dec. 31, our lives are full of self-reflecting, promising to be heathier and, of course, making New Year resolutions.

Most years, we have looked at the New Year with traditional resolutions like losing weight, quitting smoking, going to the gym, or limiting our intake of alcoholic beverages.

2021 has been like no other, and it provides an opportunity to reflect and move forward in a new way. After another year that’s been anything but “normal,” it’s fair to expect that many of our New Year’s resolutions will look different this year, too.

As we ring in 2022 it’s natural to reflect on how our lifestyles changed and what we might want to change in 2022 and beyond.

2020 taught us that the air we breathe is so precious to our health and safety. The pandemic has taught us to social distance, wash our hands routinely, wear face coverings and work from home. In 2022 we all need to continue to include the CDC Guidelines part of our New Year resolutions.

Often, I have been asked if COVID-19 can be spread through drinking water. Currently, there is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people by drinking treated water. Our local public service districts’ water treatment plants use

disinfectants to remove or kill germs, like the virus that causes COVID-19. The EPA regulates water treatment plants to ensure that treated water is safe to drink.

One great New Year resolution every year is to drink more water. The question always comes up: “How much water should I drink every day?” Some say 64 ounces per day, or eight 8-ounce glasses of water; other experts recommend half an ounce for each pound of body weight as your daily recommendation.

Whichever choice you make for 2022, it will be a healthy one.

I believe the best New Year resolution is to drink filtered water. When choosing a filter for your home, make sure the filter is certified to remove any contaminants found in your tap water.

Carbon refrigerator filters, faucet mount filters or filtered pitchers are affordable and reduce many common water contaminants.

However, a reverse osmosis filter provides triple-filtered water and can remove many contaminants, such as lead, nitrates, sodium, fluoride and pharmaceuticals, that carbon filters cannot catch.

For more information on how you can safeguard your home’s water supply, visit the Water Quality Association at wqa.org, or call a local water treatment expert.

Chris Lane is the owner of Culligan Water Conditioning of the Lowcountry, serving Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties. culliganhhi. com

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Dec. 8-Jan. 2 “Elf: The Musical,” Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Family holiday fun, based on 2003 Christmas movie. Tickets $56 adults, $51 children for preview, Dec. 8-9; $61 adult, $56 children starting Dec. 10. tickets.artshhi.com or 843-842-2787.

Dec. 9-19 “Art,” presented by Lean Ensemble, at Hilton Head Prep’s Main Street Theatre, 3000 Main St. Performances Dec. 9-11 and 16-18 at 7:30 p.m.; with Sunday matinees Dec. 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets $40; preview night Dec. 9, $25. Dec. 12 is “pay what you can with a can” for Deep Well. 843-715-6676 or leanensemble.org. Proof of vaccination or negative Covid test required.

Dec. 10 “The Sounds of Christmas,” by Hilton Head Choral Society, 7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway. Vocals and full orchestra. Tickets $15-$40. For tickets and more information, call 843341-3818, visit hiltonheadchoralsociety.org, or email tickets@hiltonheadchoralsociety.org. Proof of vaccination required.

Dec. 10-22 Kids Christmas Ornament art class, Society of Bluffton Artists, for ages 6-14. Taught by Mary Burrell, children can create their own design or use patterns. Classes 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 10; 2-3:30 p.m. Dec. 11; 5:30-7 p.m.

Dec. 17; 2-3:30 Dec. 18; 10-11:30 a.m. Dec. 22. $25 per child; register at sobagallery.com.

Dec. 11 “Carols in the Courtyard,” by Lowcountry Community Concert Band, outdoor Christmas concert, 1 p.m. in the front courtyard of the Library at the University of South Carolina Beaufort campus in Bluffton. Free.

Bring chairs; wheelchair accessible.

Through Dec. 13 “Visual Conversations: Our Voices,” USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret St., Beaufort.

Collection of abstracts by 31 artists from three states.

Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Nov. 18. USCBCenterForTheArts.com or 843-521-4145 Dec. 15, 16, 18 “The Nutcracker,” Savannah Ballet Theatre, four performances. Dec. 15, 16 at 7 p.m., Tybee Post Theatre, 10 Van Horne Ave.; tickets $25 at box office. 1 p.m. (low-sensory show for people with autism, sensory sensitivities, other disabilities), and 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave.; tickets $25 at Ticketmaster; 1 p.m. show free. savannahballettheatre.org Dec. 17 “Painting on Glass,” class with Kathy Oda, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Art League Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway. Students will create a 13x6 plate. Cost $40,

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plus bring $15 cash to class for materials. Details at artleaguehhi.org.

Through Dec. 31 Gallery of Gifts, Art League of Hilton Head, one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted gifts from artist members. Includes artistic stocking stuffers, jewelry, and unique ornaments and holiday decor. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 8.

Through Jan. 1 Dove Street Lights, back in its original location on Dove Street, North Forest Beach, Hilton Head Island. Drive through magical wonderland of lights, complete with carols and beach snow, from dusk to midnight.

Free!

Through Jan. 7 USCB Visual Art and Design Faculty Exhibition, Sea Islands Center Gallery, 1106 Carteret St., Beaufort.

Features works by Joanna Angell, Ann Holderfield, Kim Keats, Laurie Lovell, Chad Penner, Chris Robinson, and Jim Sidletsky in painting, drawing, sculpture, fibers, ceramics, digital collage and animation. Gallery hours weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Christmas concert features local musicians The Lowcountry Community Concert Band will present a special outdoor Christmas concert, “Carols in the Courtyard,” at 1 p.m. Dec. 11 in the front courtyard of the Library at the University of South Carolina Beaufort campus on U.S. 278 in Bluffton.

Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.

The USCB campus has ample parking and is wheelchair accessible. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and coolers are welcomed.

Added attractions will include food trucks, a Christmas cookie baking contest, and an Ugly Christmas Sweater contest.

Masks are not required at this outdoor event.

The program begins with music by the Lowcountry Flute Choir and the Lowcountry Brass Quintet. The full band will play a number of traditional carols, a holiday medley, and favorite songs for all ages.

The LCCB performs under the baton

of Conductor/Artistic Director David Carbone, who has more than 30 years of experience in music education and the marching arts as a performer, conductor, educator, arranger and adjudicator.

Deborah Hamner, our associate conductor, currently teaches band, music appreciation, and piano at May River High School. Prior to this she taught music and directed the band at Bridges Preparatory School.

LCCB is sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of South Carolina Beaufort.

LCCB provides an opportunity for musicians of all ages and abilities to play instrumental music together for enjoyment as well as to perform for the community. The band is 100% self-sustaining; donations are welcome, and are used for buying new music and equipment, repairing instruments, and paying for transporting equipment to concert venues.

For more information, visit ollilccb. com.

A MODERN DAY HOLIDAY CL ASSIC Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The wouldbe elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity.

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Take some time this holiday season for your ‘Elf’ If you’re ready to get into the holiday spirit, then get ready for “Elf, The Musical” at the Arts Center, running Dec. 8 through Jan. 2. Based on the eponymous 2003 Christmas film, this song-and-dance version of the modern holiday classic introduces us to a young orphan named Buddy, who mistakenly crawled into Santa’s bag of gifts and was then transported to the North Pole.

Raised by elves his entire life, Buddy doesn’t know he is actually a human. When his larger size and poor toy-making ability cause him to face the snow-cold hard facts, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity.

Buddy soon finds out that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, both of which make him even more determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

The Arts Center is delighted to be producing this modern-day holiday classic, directed and choreographed by New York

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The cast of “Elf, The Musical,” onstage Dec. 8-Jan. 2 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.

City’s Mark Martino (“Newsies,” “White Christmas,” “Kiss Me Kate”). He leads a stellar cast including Conor McShane (Buddy), Emily Grace Tucker (Jovie), Jesse Sharp (Walter), John Ahlin (Santa) and, new to the Arts Center stage, local youth actor JP Carr (Michael), among a talented host of

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Martino is excited to be back at the Arts Center for his sixth show here, and said, “This show is so much more than even the beloved movie. Big numbers, singing, dancing, make ‘Elf, The Musical’ a holiday must-see! I can’t wait for Lowcountry

residents and visitors to experience the thrill of this joyful show as only live theatre can deliver!”

Back at the Arts Center again is Bryson Baumgartel who is musical director; and yes, Virginia, there is a live orchestra!

The musicians are actually under the stage, and the pit is closed, so many audience-goers have been unaware of the talent below the stage. They are as stealthy, as well … elves.

“Elf, The Musical” is the most fun you’ll have this season getting in the holiday spirit!

Preview performances (Dec. 8-9) are $56 for adults; and $51 for children (ages 5-15); regular performances (Dec. 10-Jan. 2) are $61 for adults; and $56 for children (ages 5-15).

Tickets are already going fast, and may be purchased at tickets.artshhi.com or by calling 843-842- 2787. Get yours today, because, after all, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.

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SOBA opens call for judged show

Lowcountry artists are invited to submit their works for The Society of Bluffton Artists’ (SOBA) 28th Annual Judged Show, to be held March 7-April 3, 2022. An awards reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. March 9.

Registration deadline is March 1.

Winners will be awarded first, second and third place cash awards in the following categories: Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor, Photography, Drawing (pastel, pencil/graphite, pen & ink) and Miscellaneous (mixed media, collage, 3-D, stained glass). Size requirements will apply.

The Judged Show is limited to 100 entries. Registration is required by completing aART form available HOLIDAY WALKat the

Friday, November 19 5:00pm - 7:00pm

gallery, located at 6 Church St. in Old Town Bluffton, or by registering online at bit.ly/28thjudgedshow.

The cost to register is $25 for SOBA members and $50 for non-SOBA members.

Artists must drop off their art from 9 to 11 a.m. March 7 at the Center for Creative Arts, located at 8 Church St., next door to the SOBA gallery. No entries will be accepted after 11 a.m.

Registration information and a full list of rules are available online at bit. ly/judgedshowdetails.

These events are free to attend and open to the public.

For more information, visit sobagallery.com or call 843-757-3776.

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Gullah Market at Lowcountry Celebration Park, curated by Gullah Celebration.

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many art galleries and shops. Art enthusiasts can meet some of them during the Holiday Art Walk.

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Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park’s Drive-Through Holiday Light Display.

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Art League reprises Gallery of Gifts with artistic flair This holiday season, the Art League of Hilton Head gallery will once again be transformed into a Gallery of Gifts, featuring one-of-a-kind decor and gift items handmade by Art League members.

Visitors can shop for works of art – whether painting, photography, pottery or mixed media – artistic stocking stuffers, jewelry, and unique ornaments and holiday decor.

“Last year was our first Gallery of Gifts, and it was a stunning success,” said Kristen McIntosh, general manager. “We’re proud to offer one-ofa-kind, hand-crafted gifts from our artist members at affordable prices.

Art League Gallery is turning into a must-see for holiday shopping.”

Gallery of Gifts will be open Nov. 30 through Dec. 3. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.

An opening reception will be held

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RSVP for the reception at gallery@ artleaguehhi.org to prevent overcrowding.

Art League Gallery is located mid-island inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane on Hilton Head Island.

Art League of Hilton Head is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit visual arts organization on Hilton Head Island with a synergistic art gallery and teaching Academy. The gallery features local artwork in all media created by more than 170 member artists.

All artwork on display is for sale and exhibits change every month.

For more information, visit artleaguehhi.org or call 843-6815060.

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Don Nagel’s art progressed from pastels to graphics and back La Petite Gallerie, an intimate Old Town Bluffton shop featuring local art, continues to introduce its gallery artists.

This month’s spotlight artist is one of the original five artists who started the gallery, pastel painter Don Nagel.

Nagel was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., studied art at the Rochester Institute of Technology, earning a Bachelor of Arts, and later received a Master of Arts degree in printmaking from Wayne State University in Detroit.

He worked in Pittsburgh and Detroit for 30 years in major advertising agencies as an art director and associate creative director, receiving numerous rewards, including the New York Director’s Club Gold Medal and Clio Awards.

Nagel and his wife, Joyce, also a pastel artist, moved to Hilton Head Island in 1986.

He worked as a freelance graphic designer until 1998, when he retired. He now has devoted himself to painting and teaching the fine art of pastel.

“When I started in the agencies many years ago, layouts and designs were ren-

dered in pastel gauche or watercolor. I was never very good at watercolor and gauche was slow,” he said. “Eventually magic

markers became available, and finally the computer was invented. While working full time, I never had time or energy for fine

art. Since I retired, I’ve come full circle and returned to the pastels.”

Nagel appreciates “the immediacy of the pastel medium,” he said. “I start my paintings with an underpainting of pastel and solvent on sandboard, using mostly complimentary color. Then I build up light and dark tones with hard pastel and finally add the bright highlights with softer pastel.”

Nagel Don is a member of Art League of Hilton Head, an associate member of the Pastel Society of America, and a Member of Excellence in the Southeastern Pastel Society. His paintings hang in private and corporate collections and have received awards from regional and national pastel societies.

Nagel’s original pastels can be seen at La Petite Gallerie, where prints of his work are also available.

La Petite Gallerie is located at 56 Calhoun St. in Bluffton, where Nagels spends a little time welcoming visitors. For more information visit lapetitegallerie.com.

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Featuring works in oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor and mixed media by THE SOCIETY OF BLUFFTON ARTISTS

6 Church Street Old Town Bluffton 843-757-6586

Rose Cofield | Kristin Griffis | Don Nagel Murray Sease | Lauren Terrett | Bill Winn & sculpture by Wally Palmer Adjacent to “The Store” 56 Calhoun Street lapetitegallerie.com