The Bluffton Sun • August 20, 2024

The Bluffton Sun

High school football season has arrived

BY JUSTIN JARRETT

Contributor

Another season of high school football is about to kick off in the Lowcountry, and this year’s slate is packed with pivotal rivalry matchups with tons of potential storylines looming on the horizon.

Hilton Head Christian Academy will be

among the first teams in southern Beaufort County to kick off the season when the Eagles begin their SCISA Class 3A state title defense at home against Porter-Gaud on Aug. 16, and it will be quite a test for an HHCA team that returns just three starters on each side of the ball. The Cyclones figure to be among the state

championship contenders in SCISA Class 4A after returning most of the key pieces from last year’s 9-3 squad.

Veteran coach Ron Peduzzi said he has relished the opportunity to lean into developing a young, inexperienced roster

Hilton Head High’s Troy Timko fighting for yardage in a game at Hampton County last season. Timko returns to lead the Seahawks’ offense after rushing for more than 2,300 yards and 20 touchdowns over the past two seasons.

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FOOTBALL

this preseason, and he is excited about junior quarterback Reid McCollum, who takes over under center after helping anchor the defense at outside linebacker last season.

The Eagles will have two matchups this season against rival John Paul II, which faces the tall task of replacing do-it-all star Christian Tilton in coach Shayne Milligan’s second season at the helm. Connor Brown takes over under center and will look to take care of the ball and get others involved while leaning on what should be a solid defense, especially up front. JPII opens its season at Colleton Prep on Aug. 16.

Hilton Head Prep also kicks off the Doug McFadden era on Aug. 16 at Beaufort Academy. The Dolphins are coming off back-to-back winless seasons, but a drop to SCISA Class 2A and a renewed focus on the weight room seem to have Prep poised for a breakthrough soon enough.

Area public school teams will wait to kick off until the following week, when

Hilton Head High travels to Stall on Aug. 22, while May River hosts Airport and Bluffton plays host to Whale Branch a night later.

The Bobcats, Sharks and Seahawks will duke it out along with Beaufort High, Colleton County and Bishop England in a revamped Region 6-4A, and while Beaufort is widely considered the preseason favorite, the margins are narrow and each Friday night should be full of surprises.

THE BIG GAMES

Here’s a look at some of the most important games on the area high school football schedule this fall:

ST. ANDREW’S AT HILTON HEAD PREP | AUG. 23

The Dolphins have dropped 24 consecutive games dating to October 2021, but there is renewed hope in Sea Pines with the arrival of new coach Doug McFadden, who brings an impressive college coaching resume and has assembled a strong coaching staff. An early win would go a

long way toward building the confidence needed to compete in SCISA Class 2A, and this is a great opportunity.

PINEWOOD PREP AT HHCA | SEPT. 27

If the Eagles are going to win a region title, they’ll likely have to start region play with a win over former Gamecocks star DeVonte Holloman’s Panthers in what is becoming a terrific rivalry. And if they’re going to repeat as state champs, they’ll probably have to go through Pinewood Prep again in the postseason.

BLUFFTON AT BEAUFORT | OCT. 4

The Bobcats have taken steps in the right direction in each of their first two years under Hayden Gregory, including their first win over May River since 2017 last fall, but if they want to claim a region title, they’ll have to first knock off Bryce Lybrand’s Eagles for the first time since 2018.

COLLETON COUNTY AT HILTON HEAD HIGH | OCT. 25

The Seahawks let a playoff spot slip away last year when they lost in Walter-

boro, and there’s a good chance a postseason berth will again be on the line when Hilton Head High hosts Colleton County for senior night.

BLUFFTON AT MAY RIVER | NOV. 1

After a few years of May River dominance, this rivalry has new legs after two straight competitive matchups, including the Bobcats’ 21-6 win to end a five-game skid against the Sharks, who want nothing more than to put a fresh coat of blue paint on the town. And there’s an outside chance the region title — or at least a share of it — could hang in the balance on the final night of the regular season.

Justin Jarrett is the sports editor of The Island News and is the founder of Lowco Sports. He has a passion for sports and community journalism and a questionable sense of humor. For in-depth coverage of high school football in the Lowcountry, subscribe to the Lowco Media channel on YouTube so you don’t miss an episode of the LowcoSports Lowdown or Lowco Pigskin Live this fall!

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EDITORIAL

Reflecting on an empty nest and South Carolina’s fiscal progress as fall approaches

BY WESTON NEWTON Contributor

The yellow buses are again out and about and the sand bar is more often vacant than it is occupied –signs that the fall is rapidly approaching. Saturday football games will soon replace yard work days and afternoon boat rides, and just like that, another summer is over.

With each passing year our days of watching three growing river adventurers is farther and farther in the rear-view mirror, challenging me to find new ways for my family’s schedules to align. This time last year was the start of our empty nest season of life with our youngest starting college, and this summer was the first time none of our children were here or came home to work for the summer. Our oldest, Reedy, is entrenched in Washington working for Senator Tim Scott, and the other two worked as counselors at the North Carolina summer camps they respectively attended as little people. Eliza Rose became a pickle ball instructor extraordinaire, and William guided class 4 and 5 whitewater rapids as a kayak instructor. They are both at USC in Columbia, and over the next couple of weeks, Rose and I will load up with furniture pads and hand trucks for the grueling Columbia heat college move-in experience. The truth is that while loading and unloading boxes, beds, desks and sofas is far from a favorite pastime, I will miss the opportunity to be part of those events.

As I mentioned here last month, the General Assembly returned to Columbia in late June to approve the conference report on H 5100, the General Appropriation Bill, and H 5101, the Joint Resolution

making appropriations from the Capital Reserve Fund, which together compromise the $14.4 billion-dollar Fiscal Year 2024-2025 State Government Budget.

In simple terms, South Carolina’s Fiscal House is in order with lower taxes, less debt, lower unemployment and growing reserves, coupled with economic and population growth. South Carolina’s conservative governance and financial management have earned our state credit ratings with Fitch of AAA, Moody’s of AAA and S&P of AA+, which yields in lower interest rates and taxpayer savings on state borrowings.

The major budget priorities include reducing taxes, taking care of our veterans, repairing our bridges, roads and infrastructure, teacher recruitment and retention and school safety. The budget delivers $1 billion in total direct tax relief, including $800 million from the tax relief trust fund, together with $100 million in recurring funds and $100 million in the Homestead Exemption Surplus funds in keeping with the “Comprehensive Tax Cut Relief Act of 2022” to accelerate the fourth year of the tax relief/reduction schedule allowing the highest income tax bracket to be lowered to 6.2%.

The Department of Veteran’s Affairs receives $1 million in nonrecurring funds for the Veteran Trust Fund, $10 million in funds for the Military Enhancement Plan fund, and $1.3 million in nonrecurring funds for the M. J. “Dolly” Cooper State Veterans’ Cemetery.

Additionally, veteran homes are afforded $77 million in recurring and nonrecurring funds for addressing critical maintenance issues, expanding capacity and funding staff to manage veteran’s homes.

The budget allocates an additional $200 million in nonrecurring funds to SC DOT’s schedule for repairing and replacing the state’s bridges (evenly divided between the Interstate/Primary Network

and the Secondary Network). Nearly a third of the state’s 8,400 bridges are approaching or past their intended lifespans.

$117 million is allocated for the rural Road Safety Program and $200 million will go toward roadwork approved by county officials via C-Funds.

$42 million is allocated to the rural Infrastructure Authority for water and sewer improvement projects, and $53.6 million is provided for capital investments to improve the state’s commercial airports.

Ten years ago, teacher starting pay was $27,911. This budget raises the minimum pay for first-year teachers to $47,000, a $4,500 increase from a base of $42,500, extends the state-paid yearly boosts for experience from 23 years to 28 years and provides average step increases of $2800. This salary schedule approach targets raises toward critical recruitment and retention areas while also rewarding our most experienced teachers by extending the schedule to current retirement eligibility.

The budget includes $20 million in nonrecurring funds for school safety upgrades and $5 million in nonrecurring funds for school safety mapping to assist first responders.

Finally, the budget includes funding for local governments, charities, events and other community projects or enhancements, including significant funding for Beaufort and Jasper Counties secured by the strength of our delegation, which I will highlight next month.

It is an honor and privilege to represent the citizens of District 120 in the SC House of Representatives. If I can be of assistance, please call on me.

Weston Newton is the representative for District 120 in the State House of Representatives. WestonNewton@schouse.gov

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The benefits of light therapy in post-surgical wound healing

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Red and blue light therapies are gaining attention for their potential to enhance wound healing after cosmetic surgery. These technologies utilize specific wavelengths of light to stimulate cellular processes that aid in recovery. Clinicians can customize these therapies in the post-operative period for optimal results.

At home devices have become increasingly popular boasting convenience and affordability. However, there are important distinctions between professional and consumer-grade devices.

Red light therapy (RLT) is known for its ability to accelerate healing and reduce inflammation. RLT enhances energy production at the cellular level which promotes faster tissue repair and collagen production. This is beneficial as it can improve and reduce swelling, pain and scar appearance after surgery.

Blue light therapy has antimicrobial properties, which can be beneficial in preventing infections in post-surgical wounds. Ensuring the correct dosage of blue light therapy is crucial, since non-optimal treatment parameters can negatively impact wound healing. Professional light therapy devices are generally more effective due to their higher power output and customizable settings. These devices are often

used in clinical settings and are designed to deliver precise dosages of light, ensuring optimal therapeutic effects.

The efficacy of consumer devices for light therapy can vary greatly. Particular devices may lack the intensity and precision required for optimal results in post-surgical recovery.

The timing of starting light therapy after surgery is critical. It is generally advised to wait until the initial stages of healing are complete and any swelling has subsided. This can vary depending on the type of surgery and individual recovery rates. Consulting with a healthcare provider is essential to determine the appropriate time to begin therapy, which is typically several weeks post-operation.

While both red and blue light therapies offer promising benefits for post-surgical wound healing, professional devices are recommended for their efficacy and safety. Patients should consult with their healthcare providers to tailor the therapy to their specific needs and ensure optimal recovery outcomes.

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Advocates, county make progress on Alljoy issues

BY CHANNING HEISS Contributor

Recent months of accelerating public and private discussions involving Beaufort County officials, concerned residents and other advocates of the Alljoy neighborhood have resulted in advancement toward solutions on some of the key issues involving the unincorporated May River community.

After a spring and summer of telephone calls, emails, meetings and public comment on many outstanding issues in the Alljoy neighborhood, the county has stepped up work to clean drainage ditches and Beaufort County Council members have publicly expressed sup-

port for sewer service in Alljoy, much to the relief and happiness of neighborhood residents.

At the request of local advocates including organizers of Preserve and Protect Alljoy (PPA) and with the help of representatives from County Council, plans were initiated at the June meeting of the Stormwater Management Utility Board for a meeting in July with Council members where advocates would have the opportunity to talk about issues concerning Alljoy. Following the July 10 meeting at the Bluffton Rec Cen-

ter, Preserve and Protect Alljoy released an email statement expressing excitement and gratitude.

“We were so glad to have Beaufort County’s new County Admin., Michael Moore, and BCC’s Vice-Chairman, Larry McElynn attend the recent All Joy Community meeting.

Since that meeting, Alljoy has been receiving much needed work to help with the drainage issues and ditch maintenance. One of the BC Stormwater employees said that the plan is to clean every single ditch in All Joy and clear (jet) all the culverts.

PPA said the Department of Transportation personnel were also involved in the maintenance. Katie Herrera, former assistant director of Public Works – Environmental, whose employment with the department ended recently, gave a presentation on the upcoming study and initiated a discussion. In addition to working on the arrangements and requirements for the stormwater study, Herrera had been coordinating the formation of a proposed

Lamar Hattaway (back) in front of him, wife, Denise (Hattaway), Laura Wilson, District 9 Rep Mark Lawson, Kathie Coburn, Jan Bodiford and Bill Bodiford man the petition table - Save the May River = Support Affordable Sewer for Alljoy

group currently called the Alljoy Area Stormwater Task Force. She created an applicant interest survey consisting of a list of questions for prospective task force members. While the work on the Alljoy stormwater study is currently expected to continue under the direction of other

Public Works coordinators, who specifically will be taking over that work and whether the formation of the proposed Alljoy task force will continue, could not be verified by an official contacted at Public Works. The PPA statement said that, when the advocacy group found out dis-

cussion of sewer service was not on the agenda for the July meeting, they made plans to set up a petition station outside the venue to gather signatures in support of sewer service for Alljoy. Attendees also made public comments in support of the sewer proposal.

“Although, the meeting’s topic was to discuss the Stormwater Survey and ditch maintenance for the Alljoy area, District 9 Rep., Mark Lawson made the announcement of the Council’s support for Affordable Sewer for Alljoy which, to many, was the best news!” said the PPA statement. “Cheers and applause erupted from the crowd.”

Preserve and Protect Alljoy has also received support for its sewer service campaign from the Beaufort Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA). They met in February with the BJWSA to discuss the situation in their community, in which environmental and health hazards have arisen. Alljoy residents are not alone in their concern. Within days of the Alljoy meeting, BJWSA board finalized the creation of an ad hoc committee they had

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been discussing to identify areas in Beaufort and Jasper counties that are in critical need of sewer service. Charlie Stone, BJWSA Director of Government Affairs, says the identification aspect is an ongoing process. According to Stone, a large part of the success formula and their commitment to confronting this issue is communicating with residents.

“Resident engagement is very important to us. I’ve had several small group meetings with residents,” Stone said. He said he respects the “vocal residents” in our communities because they create awareness and change. “We get calls from residents and other stakeholders such as environmental groups and we work with them.” He also affirms their own commitment to addressing underserved areas. “We recognize the challenges.”

In addition to the renewed optimism about the possibility of sewer service, Alljoy advocates are grateful for the planned stormwater study, in which drainage and runoff will be addressed.

PPA leadership said, “We are so grateful that Bob Williams submitted the South Carolina RIA grant information to fund the Alljoy Stormwater Study.”

Bob Williams is a longtime Alljoy resident and one of the founders of Preserve and Protect Alljoy. In the spring, he prepared and submitted the necessary materials through Public Works for the grant application to the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA). The RIA $250,000 cost share grant request was approved in the spring, awarding $187,500 for the study under the terms of the 75/25 cost share.

Some Alljoy residents have been sending thank you letters and emails to officials responsible for the progress in the neighborhood.

Expressing her gratitude for the leadership of local officials, PPA advocate Laura Wilson added, “Since the July meeting, we’ve had forward movement and attention to detail, progress not seen in 20 years. It’s amazing to see.”

Channing Heiss is a freelance writer and a member of the Beaufort County disAbilities Coalition.

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Avoiding family disputes is a big deal

BY MARK WINN Contributor

After more than two decades helping clients prepare important and sensitive legal papers (wills, trust, powers of attorney) that will keep their assets private, protected, and in the family, I have learned that a well-crafted plan will be prepared with the view of minimizing family conflict.

Of course, a good estate plan will always avoid probate, maintain your privacy, defer taxes, avoid estate taxes, keep your assets in your family bloodline, make sure loved ones can get government benefits for you if you are in need...but it is ALSO very important to plan to avoid family conflict. What good

is it if you accomplish the above but leave your children with a plan that invites conflict or disagreement? Of course, we want to avoid family conflict, if possible. So, what are the best ways to avoid family conflict? FIRST.

Usually, if a family member is serving as an Agent or Personal Representative or Trustee, we advise that they do not get paid because if they do, (a) they have to pay income tax on it, and (b) it can breed animosity among siblings. However, we may want to

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If you do those two things, this will go a very long way to minimizing family conflicts and disputes.

Let’s say for instance Emily is disabled and her two sons are Jake and Sam. She creates legal papers, powers of attorney, a will, a trust and names Jake as primary Agent, Personal Representative, Trustee with full duty to report to Sam. Emily also directs Jake does not get paid or what he does get paid is reasonable and specified. Doing those two things will go a long way to minimizing family conflict.

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“The Game”

BY PAUL TOLLEFSON Contributor

Sports can bring out the best in people, but at times, can also bring out the worst. We have all seen fights on the television, from athletic events whether it’s on the field or in the stands. Incidents like these are as old as time and will continue to happen as long as the passion for sports continues.

In 1977, the McCracken Bulldogs had an outstanding football season and were playing the McColl Red Devils for the class A lower state championship game right here in Bluffton.

Head Coach Dan Utley and Assistant Coach Howard Merrick were geared up for the game and ready to go. They knew they had a good squad, with standout senior Charles Kidd as receiver as well as players like big Steve Broome, John Kitty, Rufus Bush, Ezekiel Frazier, Gus Christopher and Chris Graves.

“I thought it was a little strange that the McColl fans arrived to tailgate hours before the start of the game,” said Utley. Little did he know what was in store.

“Coming out of the locker room after half time, we were up by two touchdowns. As I came onto the field, the visiting bleachers that were once filled with McColl fans were now close to empty,” Utley told me.

Toward the end of the game, when McCracken was up 21-0, is when the

chaos erupted.

“My dad was a S.C. Highway patrolman and was at the game,” said Harvey Bethea. “I was a freshman at the time but had decided to stay home from the game that evening.”

“My dad had pulled into a little cut off Burnt Church and parked on the track with his service vehicle to watch the game,” said Harvey. “He was not on duty at the time, but when he heard the calls for help, he knew he needed to spring into action.”

So, the story goes, toward the very end of the game, fights started erupting near the entrance of the field between the McCracken and McColl fans. No one quite knows what started it all, but the mix of liquor, betting and a losing score had a lot to do with it.

There were two Beaufort County officers on duty at the gate, and when the fights started, they were quickly outmatched. There was a small pond near the gates of the football stadium where most of this was happening.

“I waded in and started separating people,” said Officer Fryman. “I got slugged in the mouth, and pretty soon, four or five guys attacked me.”

Officer Fryman, knowingly overpowered, pulled his service revolver and fired two rounds to warn his assailants.

Deputy J.R. Wright similarly had his hands full only a few feet away and also fired one round as a warning.

“That broke the mob’s momentum pretty quickly,” said an observer, and soon more help had arrived. In total, 10 officers with Beaufort County and the

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“Several people we arrested got away,” said one officer. “We kept throwing them in the cars, and they kept getting out. But we were more interested in keeping injuries down than we were in keeping prisoners in the cars,” he added.

Luckily, no fighting reached the football field or the stands. Coach Utley mentioned to me that they had no idea there was anything going on as they were still so focused on the game. No students were involved in any of the fighting, and unfortunately, it was only the grownups who were at fault that night.

In all, six McColl fans got arrested and charged with assault and battery, although many more arrests could have taken place. One Bluffton fan required hospitalization and numerous stiches from a knife wound but recovered.

As I sat with Harvey Bethea and we chatted about his memories that his father had told him about that night, one funny thing came to his mind. He explained that one of the officers that arrived at the scene already had a DUI suspect in the back of the car on the way to Beaufort jail. Well, as the officer got to the school and the chaos, he told the DUI suspect “looks like today is your lucky day, get outta here!”

Paul Tollefson is the Director of Tennis at Hampton Hall Club. He is a 20+ year resident of Hilton Head and Bluffton and enjoys researching and writing about the people, places, and things that have made the area what it is today. Paul is the co-creator of the Facebook page Bluffton Then and Now. He enjoys giving Bluffton history presentations to communities and in local schools and is on the board of the Historic Bluffton Foundation.

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BY JENNIFER C. WOLFE Contributor

Cold therapy, also known as cryotherapy, involves the application of cold temperatures to the body for therapeutic purposes. The benefits of cold therapy are extensive, impacting physical recovery, mental health, and even specific conditions such as menopause. As the heat of the summer reaches its peak, cold therapy is an inviting wellness tool to add to your self-care routine.

One of the primary benefits of cold therapy is its ability to reduce inflammation and swelling. When cold therapy is applied to an injured area, it constricts blood vessels, reducing blood flow and thus limiting swelling and inflammation. This process also numbs the affected area, providing pain relief.

Athletes and fitness enthusiasts commonly use ice packs or ice baths after intense workouts to speed up recovery, minimize muscle soreness and prevent injuries.

Cold therapy also plays a significant role in enhancing circulation. When exposed to cold, the body works harder to maintain its

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core temperature. This increased effort stimulates blood flow, which can improve cardiovascular health over time. Additionally, alternating between cold and warm temperatures, such as in contrast baths, can further boost circulation by causing blood vessels to constrict and dilate, promoting a healthy flow of blood throughout the body.

Mental health can also benefit from cold therapy. Exposure to cold temperatures has been shown to trigger the release of endorphins, the body’s natural, “feel-good” hormones.

This can lead to improved mood and reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression. Some studies even suggest that regular cold exposure can increase the production of norepinephrine, a hormone and neurotransmitter that plays a role in mood regulation and alertness.

In addition to its physical and mental health benefits, cold therapy can aid in weight loss. Cold exposure activates brown adipose tissue (BAT), a type of fat that

burns calories to generate heat. When the body is exposed to cold temperatures, BAT is stimulated to produce heat, thereby increasing energy expenditure and potentially aiding in weight loss.

Regular cold exposure, such as through cold showers or ice baths, can thus support metabolic health and weight management efforts.

Another important application of cold therapy is in the management of menopause symptoms. Menopause, which marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years,

often brings a range of uncomfortable symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings. Cold therapy body and massage services can help alleviate some of these symptoms.

Cooling devices, such as cool pads or chilled gel packs, can be applied to the neck or other areas to provide quick relief during a hot flash.

By regulating the body’s temperature and promoting a sense of calm, cold therapy offers a non-hormonal option for women seeking relief from menopause discomfort.

Before trying any cold therapy, be sure to consult your physician to ensure cold therapy is right for you.

Jennifer C. Wolfe is the Owner and Creative Director of Whisper Creek Luxury Day Spa in Bluffton. Prior to moving permanently to Hilton Head, she ran an intellectual property law firm for more than 20 years in Cincinnati, Ohio. She can be reached at jen. wolfe@whispercreekspa.com. Her personal website can be found at www.jenwolfe.com.

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Hurricane preparedness in the Lowcountry

BY RYAN CHOWANSKY

Contributor

In the Lowcountry, like gators and no-seeums, hurricanes aren’t just a possibility, they’re a reality. Remember, it’s not called the Lowcountry because we are high and dry. So don’t wait for a three-day old Mike’s Weather Page Facebook post to hit your newsfeed to start preparing as the rain just starts coming down. First, let’s get your pre-storm prep started.

Before the Storm: Find Your Team

1. Contractors and Mitigation Experts: You don’t wait until the fourth quarter to find your team. You get your all-stars lined up well before game day. Identify contractors and mitigation companies who have a track record of delivering results. You want the best of the best, licensed, insured and ready to move when you call. Build that relationship now. It’s as simple as reaching out and having a quick conversation over the phone.

2. Establish Priority Service Agreements: Secure priority service agreements with your chosen contractors.

These agreements ensure that when the storm hits, you’re at the top of their list. By setting this up in advance, you’re guaranteeing fast response times and immediate attention when you need it most. This proactive move puts you ahead of the crowd. Some contractors and service providers will even have a storm prep offering to lock down your home for you.

3. Fortification: Your home or business is your kingdom, and it’s your job to protect it. Work with your contractor before hurricane season to reinforce doors, windows and roofs. Take care of anything that is unsealed now, so you don’t end up wet in the future. Clear out the junk around your property, and make sure everything’s tight and secure. The better you prepare, the easier it is for your team to restore it afterward.

4. Know Your Insurance: The time to review your insurance isn’t after the storm, it’s before. Get on the phone with your agent, and make sure your coverage is solid. Then, talk with your contractor about what documentation they’ll need to support any claims. You want to be ready when it’s time to file. Have your policy, policy number and insurance agent’s contact info both set aside physically and in your phone (even better if in the cloud) so you can access this information quickly. Ask your agent about nuanced coverages like hotel stays if your house is flooded.

Post-Storm: Action Steps

When the storm passes, it’s go-time. Here’s how to take charge and get your property back on track:

1. Document:

• Don’t just take a few pics, document EVERYTHING. You want photos and videos that tell the whole story. Inside, outside, up close, wide shots. You’re building the evidence to get what you deserve from your insurance company.

2. Call Your Insurance Provider:

• Get on the phone and report the damage ASAP. Have your policy number, photos and a detailed list of what’s trashed. Then, keep track of every call, every email, every conversation. You’re running the show here.

3. Your Contractor:

• Share all your documentation with your contractor. They’ll give you the breakdown of what it’s going to take to get your property back in shape. Make sure they provide a detailed scope of work you can pass along to your insurance. This is YOUR team, and they’re here to deliver.

4. Trust Your Team, Skip the Shopping Around:

• Look, you’ve already done the legwork. You’ve got your contractor. Stick with them. They know your property, they know you, and they’re ready to move fast. Shopping around wastes time and

money. Go with the pros who’ve got your back.

5. Temporary Repairs Get Them Done:

• Don’t wait for things to get worse. If you need to board up windows, tarp the roof or secure doors, get your contractor on it. Save all receipts and document every step. Your insurance should cover these, and you’re protecting your investment.

6. Track Every Dollar:

• Keep a tight record of every expense, from repairs to lodging to meals. This is money you can get back, but only if you’ve got the proof. Be meticulous, be organized, and you’ll get what you’re owed.

7. Bring in the Mitigation Experts:

• If the storm left your place a mess with water damage or mold, you need the mitigation specialists. They’ll handle the tough stuff, like water extraction and mold remediation. This is the cleanup crew that saves you from bigger headaches down the line. The right team can help you navigate your insurance claim. Remember, this isn’t just about surviving the storm. It’s about coming out the other side stronger, smarter, and with your property in better shape than before. Prepare proactively, work with the right team, and own your recovery.

Ryan Chowansky is the owner of Bluffton Builders, LLC

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The key to stepping up your exercise and heart health? Baby steps

BY PATRICK FLANARY Contributor

The advent of cooling fall temperatures offers an added incentive to get moving on walks, bike rides or other types of exercise. In fact, these activities can mean a big difference down the road. It starts with getting outside, said interventional cardiologist Dr. Timothy Alikakos of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery in Hilton Head.

“You don’t need to go out and run a marathon,” he said. “Getting outside and taking a walk for a half-hour a day has a ton of benefits. Exercising improves the efficiency of the heart to get the blood where it needs to go. But you have to constantly push it over the long term.”

That means starting slowly and introducing consistent exercise to your day as you build up to a goal, which could be hitting a certain

distance or even a 5K event.

Not ready for an organized walk/run?

Alikakos explains how we can all get a few steps closer and why that’s a smart move for many of us. Every year, more than 800,000 Americans have a heart attack, many of them preventable with basic lifestyle changes.

When it comes to exercise and heart health, what are some of those small changes that can make a big difference over time?

This question comes up all the time in our practice. And I tell my patients, whether they’re young and active or quite elderly, that structure always helps, no matter their age. When you have something you’re prepping for, you have structure. But we should all commit to at least a half-hour a day, three days a week, which can help you burn calories and manage your weight. Plus, the adrenaline surge gets you feeling better and improves your outlook and your fitness. Best of all, it gets our patients outside and forces them to push themselves.

When it comes to your overall cardiovascular fitness over the long term, even a little bit

counts. Just do it. Push yourself. It doesn’t matter how much you’re going to do, as long as you get outside and do it. The patients who are often most surprised with their results are those in our cardiac rehab programs. They realize they don’t need to do that much to give themselves that bump and reap that benefit.

Why does something as simple as walking make a difference? Wouldn’t eating a balanced diet be enough?

They go hand in hand. If you eat a lot of calories, carbs and processed foods, it’s going to take away from the benefit of exercising regularly. But if you do both, the exercise will add that extra calorie expenditure and force your body to build extra blood flow.

It’s all about the sweet spot. What do I need to do to expend some calories and increase my cardiovascular fitness? The heart rate does not have to be up there tremendously; we shoot for about 60% of a patient’s maximum heart rate, based on their age. For cardiac rehab patients, this means we want to get them quickly and efficiently to their baseline, and then start to improve their fitness. So, we’re not shooting for going as hardcore as

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possible; we’re shooting for getting the heart rate up a little bit.

You can check your baseline heart rate while watching TV. The goal is to get it up for 20 beats per minute above that baseline. Something as simple as walking at a good pace for 30 minutes a day is going to improve things. And when you’re maintaining that and feeling great, you ramp up your progress a bit. Slow is the key and leads to more robust effects. And what’s the best way to build up? Is it ever a good idea to dive right into training or a new activity if you’ve been generally sedentary?

Do not bite off more than you can chew. If you’re dieting, pick one food that you know is bad for you and try to reduce or eliminate only that. Don’t go for everything all at once. Going slowly is much more robust. That lets your body build and do the things it needs to do to withstand changes and growth over the long term. It’s all about baby steps. I tell my patients to set achievable goals over several weeks at a time. You’ll feel a lot better, and it will last.

Timothy Alikakos

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The Sandbox offers weekly, staff-guided programming and a variety of other programs and events for members, local visitors and tourists. Our newly-installed artwork throughout the museum can be enjoyed by parents and kids alike

Mouser Extraordinaire

BY DANIE CONNOLLY Contributor

It’s the most un-wonderful time of the year, hurricane season! The field mice are packing up their suntan lotion and starting to return to someplace safe in the rainy days ahead, our house. My husband has taken mouse trapping to a level that I never knew existed. Considering he can’t swat a mosquito without destroying a lamp, I doubt if any of God’s creatures were losing sleep over his hunting skills. Standing in front of the opened refrigerator doors, he spied the cheese drawer.

“That’s for guests!” I warned. “Exact-

ly…unwanted guests!” he chuckled. “This is my new hobby!” said the man whose eyes were glued to the television for every Red Sox, Patriots and Bruins game.

“Why don’t you start with something small like assassinating a fly and work your way up?” I asked. “Just give those varmints a one-way ticket on a cheese wheel and drive them to Mouseville!”

“Where’s the fun in that?” he mumbled.

A day later he arrived home from the hardware store with an armful of bags, each one containing the latest version of mouse traps. Apparently, everyone has invented a better mousetrap. Suffice to say, we own more mice traps than there are mice in the entire Lowcountry. When he grabbed the peanut butter, I

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar

AUGUST 21

Mixology Class at Burnt Church Distillery where you will create two Burnt Church cocktails and one Amethyst NA Spirt cocktail under the direction of one of their amazing mixologists. Enjoy the cocktails with light appetizers from their kitchen. Afterwards, stick around for dinner! Participants must be 21+. 6:00 PM at 120 Bluffton Road. Visit https://burntchurchdistillery.com/tours/ to book your spot!

AUGUST 23

Summer 2024 - Summer Sweetgrass Series - The Arts Initiative at Palmetto Bluff will host its first “Artist in Residence Summer Sweetgrass Series” featuring Jery Taylor from 2PM – 5PM at the FLOW Gallery + Workshop. https://www.palmettobluff.com/explore/artist-in-residence/ jery-taylor/. Masterful folk artist, Jery Taylor began learning the art of sweetgrass sewing from her grandmother at the

age of five on the Boone Hall Plantation grounds in Mt. Pleasant, SC. As she continued to learn and grow, so did her dedication to the Gullah-Geechee culture and arts. Her work has been featured on HGTV and the Discovery Channel and included in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian and private collections. Tickets are $80 and are available at https://palmettobluff.ticketbud.com/jery-taylor-sweetgrass-summer-series-august

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24

Watermelon Crawl Sip & Stroll – It’s never too late for the Watermelon Crawl!

From 10am – 4pm at 1011 Bay St, Beaufort SC. Welcome Y’all to a day of watermelon themed goodies, shopping, and dining.

This is a chance to explore the various Downtown Beaufort retailers while enjoying complimentary beverages and special retail and restaurant promotions. This event combines all that we love about downtown Beaufort. Experience down-

town as it’s meant to be experienced –while strolling! The Sip & Stroll offers several ticket options from 10am up until the last stroll at 2pm. Each attendee receives a Sip & Stroll t-shirt and access to all the goodie stations spread throughout downtown Beaufort. See the official Sip & Stroll map for exact goodie stations (coming soon!). Goodie stations will feature either a beverage, something yummy or something swag for you to have during your stroll. Downtown merchants will be open for shopping during or after the stroll. Restaurants will be featuring lunch and dinner specials as well!

So grab your gal pals, friends, family, or significant other for a fun filled day in Downtown Beaufort during the Sip & Stroll! Downtown Beaufort’s Sip & Stroll Events are a 21+ (to drink) event for you, your friends, significant other, family, and coworkers. Under 21 are permitted and children under 6 are free. Parking is recommended at Marina lot. Registration

pickup and starting point is at the old Wells Fargo entrance on Bay Street (Next to Best Western). Please show up 15-20 minutes prior to start time to pick up your packets, T-shirts and complete ID process for alcohol approval. *This is a rain or shine event. No refunds. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/watermelon-crawl-sip-stroll-downtown-beaufortsouth-carolina-tickets-944449201987

AUGUST 23-25

Series of One Acts presented by May River Theatre – Caught in the Act and Trifles Aug 9-11 at 7:30PM, The Yellow Boat and The Actors Nightmare Aug 23-25 at 7:30PM. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/ may-river-theatre/664022bbbc44ee0e411a3851

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grabbed a marker and printed “For Mice Only” on the lid. He practically amputated a couple of his fingers trying to set the traps all over the house. It looked like a scene from the movie Guns of Navarone when the hero plants explosives everywhere.

In the morning, I went downstairs and did a body count. There were two victims of the (I’m searching for a better word, but guillotine comes to mind) trap. I ran upstairs and nudged him wake.

“Hey, Great White Hunter, you’ve got a couple of corpses, so get rid of ‘em and make sure you clean up the mess.” You would have thought it was Christmas morning the way he leapt out of bed!

I thought my husband’s infatuation was an isolated incident, but at a cocktail party recently, all his cronies discussed forming a group of mice vigilantesMouse Mob or Mice Busters. They even had a hit man, sort of. He had a BB gun and called himself Trapper John.

Soon the men were regaling stories of how brilliant they were in capturing their prey; each episode getting more outrageous than the last. The Marquis de Sade had nothing on these boys. Their trapping tales were genius (in their minds). The best way to trap an evil varmint was to rig a thin wire over a bucket of water camouflaged with bird seed floating on top. I dragged him from the party before he pulled out a Ziplock bag to grab all the cheese on the hosts’ tray.

“Please refer to me by my Safari hunter’s name,” he demanded standing before me in a khaki shirt and 80’s cargo shorts the following morning. “Elmer

Fudd?” I teased. “You ought to make a Davey Crocket hat with all those mice pelts.” He stopped in his tracks for a moment to consider; gave a shrug after thinking about it longer than he should have, and answered, “Naw, too creepy.” I told him he was watching too many Predator sequels. Personally, I believe he was jealous of Trapper John’s name. I offered to print business cards saying, ‘Have Traps, Will Travel,’ but it lacked sizzle. When I suggested ‘Mouser Extraordinaire,’ a Cheshire cat grin rose across his face (another fantasy soon to be unfulfilled).

One night while reading trap instructions for the 100th time, he turned to me and proudly stated, “I’m studying their habits.” “And they, yours,” I replied. “This is a Wicked Cold War you’re wagering and I’m not sure you’re the victor or the victim. Why don’t you think like a varmint and see what they truly want?” He looked up and just stared at me. I swear I could hear the little hamsters in his brain spinning their wheels overtime. “Continue,” he said intrigued, gesturing with one of his bandaged fingers. “Maybe you should make something that tastes like what they munch on with a little plastic wire thrown in.” There was that Cheshire cat grin again.

Dear Diary, it’s been five days of trapfree mice. They’ve probably found another place for hurricane season, or perhaps, they’ve died from laughter.

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This big song and tap-dance phenomenon was hailed as “the funniest musical in at least 400 years!” The history-twisting tale is more than a splashy musical, it’s a brilliant satire with the wittiest wordplay to be found onstage! Especially true with this show, “nothing’s as amazing as a musical!”

HERITAGE LIBRARY SUMMER TOURS

ZION CEMETERY & BAYNARD MAUSOLEUM COSTUMED CEMETERY TOUR

TUESDAYS AT 10:30AM

Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Site on the SC Liberty Trail.

Corner of Hwy. 278 & Mathews Dr.

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THURSDAYS AT 10:30AM

Fort Mitchel contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats.

65 Skull Creek Dr., Hilton Head Plantation

$10/LIBRARY MEMBERS • $12/NON-MEMBERS • CHILDREN 12 & UNDER FREE Registration required. HeritageLib.org/Tours

Announcing the Arts Center’s blockbuster 2024-2025 theater season

The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina recently announced its amazing, new Theater Season, running from September 2024 – August 2025. It’s an outstanding line-up of Broadway hits, featuring four epic musicals and a delightfully comedic play.

Fall kicks off the Arts Center’s “new year” with the hilarious musical Something Rotten (September 25 – October 27) directed by Whitaker Gannon. This history-twisting tale blends current-day Broadway references with a reimagined Renaissance, and follows two struggling playwright brothers, Nick and Nigel Bottom, in the shadow of the illustrious William Shakespeare who’s a leather-clad sex symbol! Desperate to break free from Shakespeare and his swoon-worthy stardom, Nick seeks the help of a soothsayer, Nostradamus, to predict the future of theatre. Nostradamus, however, was a bit... off. His predictions are riotously inaccurate, leading Nick and Nigel down a chaotic path of mishaps and misadventures. They stumbled upon the concept of musicals, believing it to be the next big thing, and set out to create the world’s very first! Single tickets are on sale now for Something Rotten, and you won’t want to miss this witty, fun musical-extravaganza! Visit www.artshhi.com or call 843-842-2787 for tickets.

The holiday timeslot brings the beloved musical-classic, 42nd Street, (December 429) directed by David Grindrod. Set in the 1930s, aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer comes to the big city and soon lands her first big job in the ensemble of a glitzy new Broadway show. Can she make it in the big city? Songs like “We’re in the Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” and “Shuffle Off to Buffalo” make this show a family-friendly favorite for all ages.

The Arts Center’s winter production is a side-splitting comedic farce, The Cottage (January 29 – February 23, 2025), directed by Blake White. Fresh off a successful Broadway run in 2023 starring Laura Bell Bundy and Eric McCormack, The Cottage is a brand-new romp written by award-winning playwright Sandy Rustin (Clue). A Carolinas premiere, this ridiculously funny romantic comedy calls into question fate and faith, identity and infidelity, and love and mar-

riage as a surprising and riotous web of secrets unravels. The Cottage is hilarious from start to finish, with a few scandalous – and even murderous - plot twists!

Waitress (April 23 – June 1, 2025) is the Arts Center’s heartwarming spring production, directed by Tara Jeanne Vallee. This Tony Award-winning musical follows Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, who is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest offers her a chance at escape, Jenna must weigh her commitments against a rare shot at freedom. Her friends all offer her conflicting recipes for happiness, but Jenna must ultimately decide for herself. Featuring music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winner Sara Bareilles, Waitress celebrates dreams, the family we choose, and the beauty of a well-baked pie. The summer season brings the dazzle of disco to the Arts Center stage with the production of Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (July 9 – August 17, 2025), directed by Patdro Harris. A Boston girl with a voice from heaven, Donna Summer soared to the stars from her beginnings in her church gospel choir to the pinnacle of fame as a dance floor diva. The Summer score features more than twenty classic hits including “Love to Love You Baby,” “White Boys,” “MacArthur Park,” “Bad Girls,” “She Works Hard for the Money,” and “Hot Stuff,” to name a few. Summer is an electric experience and a moving tribute to the Queen of Disco.

Interspersed amid these five productions –created from cast to curtain at the Arts Center – are world-class presenting artists, educational programs for all ages, and free community festivals, comprising another wonderful year of top-tier arts offerings for our community.

The only way to secure tickets to all shows currently is with a season subscription. Subscription tickets, offering the best seats at the best price, are also redeemable for the Arts Center’s Presenting Artists Series as well.

For more information on subscriptions or single tickets to Something Rotten, visit www.artshhi.com or call 843-842-ARTS (2787).

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Southern hospitality

BY KEVIN FITZPATRICK Contributor

I was born in the Bronx, N.Y. in 1952. I lived there until I moved to Yonkers, N.Y. in 1977, then a couple of years in Lenox, Mass., and ultimately landed in Conn. in 1981. Over the years I took a number of trips “south,” some due to my consulting work with TI and HP on the development and implementation of the graphing calculator to do workshops for other teachers. Those who are reading this will cringe at the thought of “staff development” or “professional development” as most of those programs are simply things put down by administrators trying to check boxes, so my opening line was always the same, and also true: “I’m here today to conduct a program, and the reason I’m here is that I hate these programs and would rather be leading it than attending it, so bear with me and I promise we will have fun and you might walk away happy you were here.” Almost without fail,

LEARN SOMETHING NEW BRIDGE

HILTON HEAD BRIDGE CLUB, FALL 2024 LESSONS

Bridge is a game you can enjoy for a lifetime! This Fall the Bridge Center is offering a wide variety of classes for both beginners and those who want to take their game to the next level.

BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSONS WEDNESDAY MORNINGS FROM 10AM TO NOON

Beginning on September 11, this series of 10 lessons will teach the basics of bridge for beginners. Topics include:

-Introduction and Taking Tricks

-No Trump Opener and Responses

-Minor Suit Openers and Responses

-Opening Bids and Hand Evaluation -Major Suit Openers and Responses -Practice Duplicate Game

Each lesson is $15. We will be using Audrey Grant’s textbook, Bridge Basics One, which can be purchased at class for $20. The class is being taught by Kristi Menees. Please egister with Kristi at kristimenees@mac.com or 551-795-6329

there was a relaxed collective exhale and smiles, and the rest was easy and fun.

One of those trips was to Atlanta in 1996 during the opening of the World Series (Yankees vs. Braves), and the Braves had just won the first two games, and since they already knew I was from “up north,” they asked if I had any interest in the series. Having been raised in the Bronx, a 10 cent (later 15 cent) subway ride from Yankee Stadium, I regaled them with my tales of following the Maris/Mantle home run chase in 1961, and how I was to that very day a Yankee fan, at which point they started to laugh and point out how they were up two games to none, and they asked if I was prepared for an embarrassing sweep given the power of their pitching staff. I just smiled, and we got down to the business of the workshop. After “winning” the crowd over with my usual opener, I would, over the next three days, never miss the opportunity to throw in a comment about how they should not get comfortable since the Yankees had the

POLISHING YOUR BASICS SUNDAY AFTERNOONS FROM 1PM TO 3PM

This 6 week series of classes will include topics to help players elevate their game. Players should have a basic knowledge of Bridge and be ready to begin learning some the game’s finer points. Topics include:

-Categorize Your Strength

-Which Suit to Bid First

-Describer Vs. Decider in Partnership

-The “Better Minor” -Stopping in a Low Contract - Limit Raises

Beginning on September 22, classes will taught by Bev and Joe Meyers. Each class costs $15. Please register at jmeyers247@aol.com or 917-836-3459.

PLANNING TO WIN TUESDAY MORNINGS FROM 10AM TO NOON

This 11 class series is an opportunity for bridge players who have already completed bidding basics to learn how to improve their declarer play. Each lesson covers a different “Play of the Hand” strategy. Topics include:

-Counting Winners and Losers -The Finesse -Discarding a Looser

-Promotion in Suits and No Trump -Trumping in Dummy -Watch out for the Opponents

Classes will start on September 10th and cost $15 each. Students will receive handouts that include lesson highlights and hands played. To register or for more information contact Peg Gibson at peggyagibson1@gmail.com

Check Hilton Head Bridge Club Web site, www.bridge webs.com/hiltonheadisland/ for a complete list of lesson topics for the Beginner and Advanced Beginner classes. HILTON HEAD ISLAND BRIDGE CLUB, ACBL Sanctioned See our website www.bridgewebs.com/hiltonheadisland for a schedule of our Face to Face duplicate games. Located at : 95 Mathews Dr., Port Royal Shopping Center. For more info: 843-342-7529. Also see us on Facebook: Hilton Head Bridge Club

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Braves right where they wanted them, overconfident and frankly hopeless. That would always get a chuckle and some great replies. The Yankees won game 3 while I was there (many of us watched it together in a local establishment), and as we were closing up the workshop, the group asked if I would like to make a friendly wager on the outcome, and of course, I said “absolutely.” The wager was simple: If the Braves won the series, I would get a Braves jersey and have someone take a picture of me in front of Yankee Stadium wearing it, and I’d send it to the group for them to hang up at the place we watched game 3. If the Yankees won, they would send me one of the Braves foam tomahawks that they were fond of waving with the result of the series written on, and a foam “finger” with “Yankees are #1” written on it. We all had a good laugh, shook hands on it, and I drove back to the airport and flew back to Conn. to watch the rest of the series with my son.

As likely any local baseball fan remembers, the Yankees won that series 4-2, having swept the four games after losing the first two. My son and I clapped and yelled a lot while watching each game.

That brings me to the point of this piece…southern hospitality…something I heard a lot about and would experience more of over the years taking my kids on our southern winter escape during the February break each year, but this was the first instance I can actually remember. About a week after the last game, UPS dropped a fairly large box off at my front door. In the box was the agreed upon foam items, along with a picture of the group wearing Yankee hats, and an incredibly kind thank you note for how much fun they had at the workshop and how much they actually learned, and a congratulations on the Yankees win concluding with the proviso that they’d get them next year (We all know that didn’t happen either. The Yankees beat them

again, this time sweeping 4-0 after both missed the series in ‘97). It was such a kind and touching thing and my son, then only 12, asked a million questions about it.

When we decided to make the move to Bluffton in 2021, we really didn’t know what to expect as expat Yankees, but we quickly learned that southern hospitality is not simply a trite phrase. It began with the kindness and patience of Beth DeAngelis and her entire real estate team helping us navigate the purchase of our home without ever seeing it. Paul, our construction manager, moving a lot of pieces around to make the move as seamless as possible. It extends to every single person at our local Publix at May River Crossing who make shopping such a pleasure that Sue, who would only use Instacart back home to get groceries since she so hated going to the Stop and Shop, now goes happily when it’s her turn (we split the duties, one week on, one week off). To the server at Skull Creek Boathouse on an incredibly hot and humid July 5 who, while dripping with sweat

and overloaded with crowded tables, never once stopped smiling and checking on us and the friends who had come down to visit for the weekend. I could go on and on with examples but I’ll leave it with one last one, Bethany at State Farm, who walked me through a complete change with our insurance needs both home and auto (I had been with Geico for over 40 years and Progressive for one, so change was a big deal) and followed up continually during the process. She never once had a sales pitch, it was always about listening to what I wanted and finding what worked best.

In closing, just one caveat to newbies like us: When someone smiles at you and says “Bless your heart,” that is a different kind of southern hospitality, though still somehow making you feel good.

Kevin Fitzpatrick is a retired teacher who, along with his wife Sue (also a retired teacher) is enjoying exploring life in the Lowcountry and all it has to offer.

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LEGAL Is probate avoidance the right estate planning goal for you?

BY LISA HOSTETLER BROWN Contributor

Should your estate plan be designed to help you avoid probate? Probate laws vary from state to state, and the experience of probate can range from barely inconvenient in some states to wildly expensive and time consuming in others. For the vast majority of Americans, avoiding probate is a good estate planning strategy, no matter where you live. For most people, there is no benefit to going through probate. In fact, I can’t think of a reason why anyone would want to. With all the planning options available, probate can be avoided except in the most complex situations. When assets end up in probate, it’s usually because there wasn’t a plan to avoid it, or the plan wasn’t followed. These mistakes can easily be corrected during one’s lifetime, but there’s no correction after death.

Occasionally, a client will say to me, “Well, I probated my relative’s estate, and it wasn’t too bad. I’m not afraid of probate.” They will often talk like they’re standing up to a bully, like they’re tougher than probate. My question to them: Why would you go to court if it’s not necessary?

Sometimes people will ask me if an estate plan that enables you to avoid probate can also protect assets from long-term care costs if you end up needing to qualify for Medicaid. If you start your planning early enough, the answer is yes. If you’re doing advance Medicaid planning, you can also avoid probate. You don’t have to pick one or the other. There is almost always a way to plan to avoid probate. The key is to start early

and follow through on your plan. You can build a probate avoidance plan with contingencies to address just about any situation. For example, if I’m working with a husband and wife who want to protect their assets from probate, their assets are in a revocable trust now and will stay in the trust for the benefit of the surviving spouse when one of them passes away. We’ve built in a contingency that protects assets for the long-term care needs of the surviving spouse. If the surviving spouse needs skilled care at the time their spouse passes away, the death will trigger a special type of trust to “activate.”

With the right planning, you can avoid probate and protect assets against future long-term care costs. The key is to start the planning process with your local Life Care Planning Law Firm the second it looks like you or your loved one might need long-term care. The sooner you come see us, the more we can help.

For educational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Lisa Hostetler Brown is a Certified Elder Law Attorney certified by the National Elder Law Foundation. 10 Pinckney Colony Rd, Ste 400, Bluffton, SC 29909 | 843-757-5294 | HiltonHeadElderLaw.com

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Tailor your taxes for retirement

BY NICK MARTIN Contributor

Retirement

& Longevity

From withdrawals to conversions, taxes in retirement can be a balancing act.

After a fruitful career and plenty of practice paying taxes, you may feel prepared for the tax man in retirement. But a review of your post-retirement taxable income may yield some surprising insights. Examining your position can help you design ways to optimize your current investment strategy. Taking a new look at both fixed and flexible expenses provides the opportunity to ask questions and have discussions with your financial advisor about the tax implications of your total portfolio. When it comes to taxation, the more thorough the examination, the better.

Solopreneur? Take deductions

If you’re still working as a solopreneur, you can actually deduct Medicare Part B and D premiums, even if you don’t itemize. Supplemental Medicare and Medicare Advantage costs are also deductible. But not everyone can deduct. This only applies if you don’t have access to a health plan for your business or through your spouse’s employer or business.

Taxes on Social Security income

Despite any widespread myths to the contrary, Social Security is taxable income. You could pay tax on up to 85% of your Social Security income under certain circumstances, so beware of your filing status and annual income. For example, if you file a return as an individual and your adjusted gross income plus nontaxable interest, in addition to half of your Social Security income, is more than $34,000, you’ll pay tax on up to 85% of that benefit. Adjusted gross income covers everything from wages (if you are still working) to rental income and, most importantly, any withdrawals from 401(k)s and IRAs. However, Roth IRAs are exempt.

Offsetting required minimum distri-

butions

Depending on your portfolio, required minimum distributions (RMDs) can bump you into a higher tax bracket than you were expecting. It’s important to take RMDs into consideration every year and factor in what you’ll be required to take out of your retirement accounts starting at 72 (or earlier if your plan allows). One way to balance an increased tax burden is with a qualified charitable distribution (QCD). After 70 1/2, you can donate up to $100,000 a year to an eligible charity directly from your traditional IRA, and you won’t have to pay any taxes on it. QCDs can also be a way to meet your RMD, with the caveat that you can’t then itemize the donation as a charitable deduction on your return.

To convert or not to convert

If you’ve got retirement funds in traditional IRAs or 401(k)s, you have the option to convert these to a Roth at any time. This strategy could potentially lower future taxes, but you’ll have to pay taxes in the year you convert. Look at current tax rates and potential future income from your assets and talk to your advisor and tax professional to forecast whether Roth conversions would make sense for you.

The right amount of withdrawals

Conventional wisdom says to follow the “4% rule,” withdrawing no more than that amount of your retirement portfolio every year. But this is only a general guidance and deserves to be revisited, especially when there are market waves, inflation or other headwinds. Be sure to set up a time to renew and adjust your withdrawals as needed to manage your income bracket most effectively.

Tax implications can be overlooked too often when the focus has been on saving and investing for so many years. Whether you are pre-retirement or post-retirement, there’s always an opportunity to review and adjust.

Nick Martin is a financial planner and the founder of Bluffton Financial Planning. Bluffton Financial Planning is not a registered broker/dealer, and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Investment advisory services offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors,.

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Bluffton teen founds non-profit to empower children through footwear and education

BY EDWINA HOYLE Contributor

Max Homann traveled to Africa for the first time when he was only five or six years old, and he’s returned four more times. “I’ve been five times to Africa to five different countries,” he said. His father, Mark, was born in Zimbabwe and now works in the travel industry, planning safaris. “My dad is my inspiration because when we would travel, the idea of ‘I want to give back’ was fostered. We would bring used clothing, and my sister and I would look for things to give the villagers, like our stuffed animals. It was a casual thing, but even as kids, we could see the smiles and deep appreciation.”

As a sophomore at Cross School, he had a vision and is now the president and founder of Steps For World, a youth-led organization. “I’m from Bluffton, and growing up, I had the opportunity to visit numerous villages across East Africa where I met many amazing people. These experiences fueled my drive to help, leading me to create Steps For World as the best way for me to make a difference.”

Last December, Steps For World was officially designated as a non-profit or-

ganization, and Homann’s vision became a reality. He enlisted his friends to form a core leadership team with Zion Fennell of Bluffton and Ayanfe Banigbe, originally from Lagos, Nigeria and now living in Bluffton. He also credits his sister, Alexandra, with doing “a ton of work.” They began by fundraising and supplying fitness shoes for children in East Africa. “These shoes enable these kids to have access to education, water and a better quality of life. As an organization, we will plan fundraisers, shoe drives, and forge partnerships in order to collect supplies,” Homann said. To date they have collected 500 pairs of shoes. He contacted several NGO’s (non-governmental organizations) to help with the shipping logistics, and finally partnered with World Vision, an international Christian organization. Homann is starting a new chapter in his life at the United World College –USA where he will complete his junior and senior years of high school in Las Vegas, New Mexico. According to the UWC website, they offer an International Baccalaureate curriculum, and their mission is to provide academic learning to solve intractable problems, build bridges between people and strengthen communities. Since 1962, thousands of young people from across the globe

From left to right includes Zion Fennell, Ayanfe Banigbe, Maxwell, and his sister Alexandra

have been selected to attend one of the eighteen UWC high schools with the goal of building cross-cultural communication and understanding.

Homann said he learned about the United World College from family friends who worked in the U.S. State Department in Estwatini, in southeastern Africa. “Their daughter went to UWC in Africa about seven years ago, and now that I will be a junior, I applied to attend.” He also is a recipient of the Davis UWC Scholarship. The Davis UWC Scholars Program is committed to fostering a greater diversity of globally engaged students and communities on U.S. college campuses.

Homann will join roughly 200 students from 95 countries. He had an opportunity to visit the campus in New Mexico this summer. “I was blown away by the campus. I loved meeting the people and the environment. It still doesn’t seem real. I’m anxious to be a part of it. They unite and bring together students to learn with them and about them,”

he said. In the long term, he is interested in pursuing international business studies in college.

Homann has been involved at Cross School in cross country track and field, the journalism team and the healthy youth club. He is also involved in a research project studying the economic benefit of salt marshes in the Lowcountry. It is an economics project at the University of South Carolina Beaufort, but because Homann has an interest in the environment, he sought a way to learn more by working with the professor in charge of the project.

“I’m motivated by a desire to learn and grow. I’ll never stop growing,” he said. He’s also considering holding shoe drives in the Southwest to expand Steps For World. For information about donating shoes locally or becoming involved with Steps For World, email info@stepsforworld.org.

Edwina Hoyle is a freelance writer in Bluffton.

Taylor Turnbull, M.D. joins Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists

To further meet the high demand among local residents for surgical services, Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists has added another general surgeon to the practice.

Taylor Turnbull, M.D., comes to Beaufort after completing her residency in general surgery at Prisma Health Upstate in Greenville, S.C. Skilled in robotic and laparoscopic surgical techniques, she brings experience in the treatment of a broad range of acute and chronic diseases and disorders to Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists. Among her professional interests are complex hernia repair, colorectal surgery (including anorectal surgery), skin lesion repair, biliary surgery, and abdominal surgery.

A lifelong South Carolinian who grew up in Burnettown, Turnbull earned a Bachelor of

Science in biology, magna cum laude, from the University of South Carolina Honors College and a medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).

Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists offers a full range of surgeries, from simple, minimally invasive procedures to complex operations and has locations at the Beaufort Memorial Okatie Medical Pavilion, 122 Okatie Center Blvd. North, and Beaufort Medical Plaza, 989 Ribaut Road, Beaufort. Its highly experienced, board-certified surgeons are skilled in using the latest minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgical techniques.

At the practice Turnbull joins board-certified general surgeons Drs. Deanna Mansker, Stephen Sisco and Aubrey Place as well as certified physician assistants Laura Livergood Kaiser, Anna Grace Stoddard and Bailey Stewart Toulson. To make an appointment with Turnbull or any of the other providers, call (843) 524-8171.

Taylor Turnbull

Golf’s big three - clubs that is: driver, putter, wedges

BY DR. JEAN HARRIS Contributor

When a new student comes for a lesson, I interview them. I want to know where they think they need the most help. Almost everyone wants more distance with their driver. However, when you look at statistics, the clubs that help you score lower are in this order: (1) putter, (2) wedge, (3) driver.

A fun thing you can do is record the clubs you use in your next few rounds of golf and keep track of how many shots you take with the “big three.” According to an article in Golf Digest, the putter was the most used at 53% of shots. Next was wedges at 19% and the driver at 17%.

However, if you look at which club can get you in the most trouble and cause you to lose strokes, it may be your driver. The driver is vital to the overall success for a golfer. You usually hit the driver 14 times a round. There is also a correlation between driving distance and handicap level. Hitting longer drives in the fairway can lower your handicap.

For the golfer who doesn’t hit greens in regulation, wedges are vital for scoring success. Invest in three different loft wedges in order to lower your scores when

INTELLIGAUGE

chipping, pitching and bunker shots.

Every golfer seems to have an opinion on which are the most important clubs and their order of importance. Ben Hogan in his famous book, Five Lessons, stated that “the three most vital clubs are the driver, putter and wedges, in that order.” Remember, this was in 1985, when there were wooden heads on drivers and steel

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shafts. I wonder how he would feel with today’s technology.

Harvey Penick, legendary teacher of Ben Crenshaw and Kathy Whitworth, chose the same three clubs but in a different order: putter, wedges, driver. His students were some of the greatest putters on the professional tour.

Dr. Jean Harris, LPGA Master Professional, is adamant that the short game is how you can score better. Therefore, her order is putter, wedges and driver. If you can have less than 34 putts per round, your scores will come down. Also become a wedge wizard from 60 yards in. Lastly, work on driver accuracy more than distance. If necessary, use a lofted wood or hybrid off the tee until your driver accuracy improves.

As stated earlier, keep statistics during your round on all holes:

FH – Fairway hit GIR – Green in regulation

PUTTS – number of putts taken

These statistics will help you decide how much time to spend on each part of your golf game.

Dr. Jean Harris is an LPGA Master Professional at Pinecrest Golf Club. Jean.golfdoctor.harris@gmail.com

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From mouth to mind: the impact of gum disease on Alzheimer’s

BY ADAM WOLTERS, DDS Contributor

Maintaining healthy gums is often overlooked as a minor aspect of overall well-being, yet emerging research reveals a significant connection between gum health and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s, a devastating neurodegenerative disorder, affects millions of people worldwide, leading to memory loss, cognitive decline, and eventually, the inability to perform basic daily tasks. Understanding the link between gum health and Alzheimer’s disease is not only crucial for prevention but could also offer a simple yet effective ap-

proach to reducing the risk of this debilitating condition.

Gum disease, or periodontitis, is a chronic inflammatory condition caused by bacterial infections in the mouth. When left untreated, it can lead to the destruction of gum tissue and bone, ultimately resulting in tooth loss. However, the consequences of gum disease extend far beyond oral health. The inflammation

and bacteria associated with periodontitis can enter the bloodstream, travel to the brain and contribute to neuroinflammation, a key factor in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

One of the most compelling pieces of evidence linking gum disease to Alzheimer’s is the presence of the bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. This bacterium, commonly found in those with periodontitis, releases toxic enzymes known as gingipains that can damage brain cells and accelerate the formation of amyloid plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. Studies have shown that individuals with chronic gum disease are more likely to experience cognitive decline, and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s increases with the severity of the gum infection.

Given this evidence, the importance of

maintaining good oral hygiene cannot be overstated. Regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups are essential to prevent gum disease and protect not just your teeth, but your brain as well. Simple actions such as these can significantly reduce inflammation and bacterial infections, potentially lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s.

Investing in gum health is a small price to pay for the potential protection it offers against one of the most feared diseases of aging. As we continue to search for a cure for Alzheimer’s, it’s vital to recognize the power we hold in prevention. By prioritizing oral health today, we can safeguard our cognitive health for the future.

Dr. Adam Wolters is a dentist at Palmetto Dental Arts in Bluffton, SC. www.palmettodental.com

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BEAUTY

The elementary explanation of hair color

BY JOY ROSS Contributor

I thought I would give you guys some basic hair knowledge which I think will help you to understand the very basic concepts. So many of my clients have said/thought their hair was either colored with a red pigment or that their hair is red. This will help you to understand why your hair has a reddish tone.

First of all, all natural brunettes have a degree of red. Some have more than others, but all brown has red. Anything that’s darker than blonde has some red pigment in it; the major pigment in brown is red. Therefore, when your hair is in the sun or in certain lights, if it’s brown, it reflects a reddish color. Of course, there are different degrees of red in the brown, but it’s always there. If you remember when you were in kindergarten, when you started coloring and got carried away with all the different colors on top of each other, it

became muddy looking. That’s brown. Now, think of the color wheel, the colors that are opposite each other neutralize each other. So, if you’re thinking that you want to make your hair less red, green, or ash, is what makes the red go away. If your hair is orange, or brassy, blue will neutralize it.

That being said, if you are trying to be blonde and it’s not lifted correctly, the

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red/orange is what you will see. We call it brassy. It’s a red orange color, but it’s basically the pigment that was left over from lifting the brown out of your hair, and the red is the hardest to lift out to get to blonde.

That is the number one telltale that the person trying to make someone blonde is not as skilled or doesn’t have the right chemicals to achieve the blonde without

damage. Sometimes it gets to the point of being yellow, which is the color that’s left in there right before it becomes almost platinum. If it’s too yellow, back to the color wheel, purple is opposite yellow on the color wheel, therefore, purple shampoo will neutralize some of the yellow and make it neutral.

I tried to explain this as basically as possible. However, it is a lot harder to calculate the degrees of each pigment in the hair and in the hair color we are applying to achieve the desired results.

It’s definitely best to leave it to a stylist. Hair color is chemistry. If you recall the science experiments we used to do, sometimes things just don’t respond correctly. Hence, the expensive hair color correction.

I know for most of us, kindergarten was a long time ago, so it’s best to leave the science education to the professionals. Joy Ross is the owner of Style It Salon. styleitsalon.com

Post-tropical storm lawn care: managing waterlogged lawns and preventing fungus and pests

BY ZACH DELOACH Contributor

We hope everyone had a safe and damage free experience as Tropical Storm Debby crossed through our area. We received substantial rainfall and saw some flooding but were lucky to avoid the full force of the storm. Although the extra moisture was beneficial to a lot of our lawns, we have witnessed some issues. Last month, we touched on the importance of watering, and this month, we will focus on what to do post storm and the impact of too much water.

After receiving between 8-15” of rain throughout Beaufort County, it is safe to say that sprinklers can remain off for at least a week, and potentially longer when considering your unique situation. In regard to tracking your personal rainfall, it is always helpful to

keep a rain gauge out and check it the morning after a heavy down pour. An inch a week is recommended in perfect conditions, but considering shade, slope, temperature and soil percolation, that number can vary from lawn to lawn.

When excess water is presented, there is typically no immediate impact to the plant, but if it stays moist for too long, we can start to see issues arise. Think of it like going to the pool or beach. After 30 minutes to an hour in the water, you will feel cool and relaxed, but give it much more than that and you’ll begin to see changes in your hands and feet. Now imagine that you are staying in the water 2-3 days, you will really begin to see an impact. The same goes for our plants, everything is great in moderation.

When grass or plants stay submerged for too long, fungal conditions emerge.

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If water is standing in any area of the lawn for more than 24 hours after a heavy rain, something must be done, or eventually those area will not be able to support plant life. That something could be adding soil to increase the grade, adding drainage to take that water away, or even naturalizing the area and accepting that it’s not suitable to growth. No matter how hard we try, we can’t outsmart the laws of nature. Post storm, we have seen large amounts of grey leaf spot fungus in St. Augustine lawns and dollar spot in Zoysia and Bermuda lawns. Thankfully, due to higher soil temperatures, we have not seen much brown/large patch disease but definitely want to keep an eye out for discoloration and lack of growth. Please contact an expert if you have any problem diagnosing, but most of your over-the-counter fungicides applied at the correct rate and interval

can control these diseases. Prior to the storm, we were beginning to see an increase of insect activity. We have seen active damage from mole crickets, cinch bugs and sod webworms already this month. Typically, our webworm presence worsens after big storms as a lot get driven up from our warmer southern regions. It is important to have preventative insecticides in place to control these from damaging your lawn. Same goes for our plants. We have already seen an increase presence of white flies which love moist soils and humidity. So, as you begin to get out and work in the yard this weekend, please take a look around your property for potential concerns. With only a month or two left in growing season, we don’t want anyone to have to deal with setbacks.

Zach Deloach is the owner of Lawn Doctor of Beaufort County

BY RABBI KEN KANTER Contributor

Dear Bluffton Sun friends,

I know you are not reading this article from the rabbi at Bluffton’s Temple Oseh Shalom in my capacity as sports expert, and you would be right! My athletic career was primarily umpiring softball games at summer camp and getting injured (by my own teammate!) in a high school soccer game.

So, while this is about sports, and specifically the Olympics, it is not about the

amazing American gymnast Simone Biles or the equally talented French swimmer, Leon Marchand. I am writing this during the first week of the competition, without the gift of prophecy; I don’t know the results!

It is not a commentary on which event was the most exciting —LeBron or Steph Curry in basketball or Coco Gauff in tennis, although all are compelling. This article is about emotions —patriotism, joy, sorrow, anticipation, pride, grief and fear. You have experienced many of these already, watching the parade of boats with those thousands of rain-drenched athletes enthusiastically waving the flags of their

Rabbi Kanter

NATURE’S WAY

When nature stirs the pot

BY COLLINS DOUGHTIE Contributor

I’m not sure how all of you faired when tropical storm Debbie rolled through, but that was a grade-A frog choker for sure. Luckily, I have never worried about water damage to my home in the Alljoy area in Bluffton, but for the first time in 25 years, water was mere inches from flooding the lowest part of my home. This tropical storm was definitely a rain event more so than a wind event, but it brought back a lot of memories of tropical storms and hurricanes that I have witnessed in my 62 years living here. With all that is at stake with our dismal attention caring for the environment, I am more concerned about coming storms than at any other time in my life.

Even when hurricanes or tropical storms brush past us, I think of it as nature’s way of stirring the pot. Of course, it is nerve racking, but thankfully, only two hurricanes have smacked us in all my years here. The first was David in 1979, that came up the Savannah River and the second, which no doubt most of you experienced, was Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Only once did I evacuate and that was during David, and of all places to go, I ended up on the 8th floor of the Desoto Hilton in Savannah. Only a Category 1 storm, it was still spooky. The plate glass windows in our room were actually bending in and out making this horrible wobbling sound. Then when Matthew came, stupidity took over, as I decided a friend

of mine’s huge home in Wexford Plantation on Hilton Head would be safer than my humble abode here in Bluffton. I’ll admit that was not one of my finest moments, as two trees came through the roof, water on the streets was higher than the hood of my car and fallen pine trees bracketed my car on all sides leaving absolutely no way to escape the devastation. It wasn’t until the third day after the

storm passed that a lone guy on a frontend loader tractor came by and waving him down, we made a deal. Using a propane burner, he said if I made him a cup of cowboy coffee, he would move the trees around my car so I might possibly escape. Since the roads were still impassable, I wove my way through people’s yards making quite a mess in the process until I finally made it to highway 278. Arriving at my home, there were so many trees down I couldn’t see my house from the street, but lady luck was on my side as not one tree had hit the house.

I am no expert on hurricanes, but say one is out there near the Bahamas or even closer, and the projected track has it coming right here. Experience has taught me that all the storm has to do is make a 1 percent jog to the east, and it will miss us my hundreds of miles. The Gulf Stream can also affect its path because it acts like wall bouncing the storm even further east. Another tip to remember is if one is heading straight for us, but somehow misses Florida, drive south instead of going north and get behind the storm. It’s very doubtful that any hurricane will make a U-turn and head back south. They always head north.

The largest storm I have ever witnessed was Hurricane Hugo in 1989. As large as the state itself, it walloped Charleston and areas north of there all the way to Charlotte, N.C. The day after it passed us, I loaded up a big truck with ice, batteries, diapers and canned food and headed to

Charleston to see for myself the damage. Having gone to school there, my intention was to check on my friends, but the further I went, I realized that not a single issue in my life touched the pain and despair of all those that lost absolutely everything. Every day for nearly two months I headed back with more supplies, that is, until I found a 76-year-old sweet grass basket weaver just north of the city that lost everything, and what was salvageable was in an orange crate. I was so touched by her situation, I blurted out that I would build her a new house if she wove me a basket. Crazy, huh? That was the start of “A Home For The Holidays,” and a year of my life in which I was able to raise the funds and labor to build three homes for families that lost it all. It was by far the most rewarding thing I have ever done, and believe it or not, it even appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Oddly enough, my intention was to write how passing tropical storms and hurricanes are nature’s way of stirring the pot, in this case the ocean, so much that once past us the fishing is off the chart fantastic. Right after Debbie is a perfect example. In four casts, I caught a gag grouper, a mangrove snapper, a tarpon and of all things, around a 10 lb. snook! Sorry, I went so far off track, but a bit of history ain’t that bad either.

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

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countries. We saw the cheering of tens of thousands of fans in the stands and streets, lifting the spirits and, ultimately, results of their fellow countrymen and women. We share the delirious joy of the winners, both individuals and teams, the grief and heartbreak of athletes who have been preparing for these games for years, even decades, only to fall just a few points or seconds or inches from winning that long-sought medal. We have experienced with tears in our eyes, the flag of our country raised above the athletes while the national anthem is played. All of those are poignant moments, not to be forgotten, be they joyous or filled with sadness.

However, for many members of the Bluffton community, this quadrennial gathering of world athletes and world leaders, athletes’ families and fans, famous celebrities and local citizens, holds another emotion - fear. Because even though the Olympic games are supposed to bring people from around the world together in peace and fellowship, the realities of politics and divisiveness, war and confrontation are never far away. I imagine some of you joined me with concern watching those same thousands of people on both sides of the Seine I mentioned earlier, and the ninety boats carrying all those athletes in the opening ceremony, slowly and vulnerably, floating by, hoping that they would be safe, whether they be Ukrainians or Russians, Israelis or Pal-

estinians, Americans or Chinese, every other country in conflict with another, that all would allow the Olympics to be a time of peaceful competition.

But as you know, it has not always been so. Think of the Berlin games of 1936, used by German dictator Adolph Hitler as an opportunity to spread his ideals of Antisemitism and racial supremacy, when Jewish athletes were forbidden from participating, and countries who opposed Hitler were excluded from the games.

For the worldwide Jewish community, especially since October 7 and the ten months since then, the tragic and terrible events during the Munich Olympics of 1972 are never far from our thoughts. Eight members of the Black September Palestinian organization infiltrated the Olympic village, killing two Israeli athletes, and taking nine more Israeli athletes as hostages, all of whom were later killed. For many, that dark and tragic event impacted the Olympics’ message for years to come. As I write these words, just a few days into the Games, so far so good. May it stay that way.

I hope that these games continue and conclude with the aspirational words of the Olympic anthem written in 1896 for the first modern Olympics:

“O Ancient immortal Spirit, pure father of beauty, of greatness and of truth… Reveal yourself…within the glory of your own earth and sky…Shine in the momentum of noble contests…O Ancient immortal spirit, every nation.”

So may it be.

Rabbi Ken Kanter currently serves the local Jewish congregation at the Temple Oseh Shalom in Bluffton, SC

BY REV. DR. NANNETTE PIERSON Contributor

Do you ever get so low you find yourself falling on your knees and the only prayer that can come out your mouth is “Lord, help me?”

No time for Our Father who art in heaven, the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15:21-28 is desperate for a miracle for her demon possessed daughter. Jesus responds: “It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” Anyone of us hearing the Lord calling us dogs would have probably crawled away because our heart would have been too heavy for us to get up and run. But this woman is crazier than a road lizard, willing to sit right in the middle of the road saying,

Too close to your miracle

“You can go around me, run me over, but I’m not moving!” The life of her daughter is at stake, and this woman was willing to do whatever it took, even if it meant rejection and humiliation, to save her suffering child. Perhaps, God was using her to prepare His Son, for the very near future where He would suffer rejection and humiliation to save us. Yet, she knew she was too close to her miracle to leave! Jesus tells her the Jews are the ones that He came for. They were God’s first choice to be the first people to whom the Savior would come to, so she doesn’t qualify. Rejected! What did this woman do? She didn’t turn away crying and return to her demon possessed daughter with all hope lost but rather turns that rejection into her advantage. She picks up Jesus’ words and hands them right back to Him: “Truth, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” Wow! Jesus lost that argument, willingly of course. In fact, it is the only time in all

of scripture where Jesus was outargued. In just a few seconds, this nameless woman achieved what the Pharisees and Scribes couldn’t accomplish in all their years of verbal entrapment. She won an argument with Jesus and rejects his rejection. Oh, how I would have loved to be there. Watching my Lord and Savior being transformed, realizing that many of God’s chosen people didn’t want his Son’s saving grace and yet this dog, who called Him Lord, Son of David, was begging for it. When Jesus hears this, he says, “O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire.” She hasn’t made any confession of faith, hasn’t been baptized, she simply spoke the truth. “And her daughter was healed instantly.”

That day, in Tyre and Sidon, Jesus was converted to a larger vision of God’s plan. Jesus saw and heard a fuller revelation of His Father’s plan in the voice and face of this marginalized woman who understood long before Paul wrote, “For I am not

ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes, first for the Jew, then for the gentile.”

God wanted the Jews to be his people first and foremost, and none of us will have great faith until we acknowledge that fact in humility as this Gentile woman understood.

Today, we get to witness the unbreakable spirit of the life of one woman who lived on the margins and caused Jesus to pause in admiration of her dogged dignity. And, suddenly, this outsider stands firmly within the newly forming community of God. She earns inclusion, not from pity, but through merit. She attains full humanity, not through a husband, not through a father, but on her own worth as a woman. Now that’s Good News!

Rev. Dr. Nannette Pierson, is the Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and Pastoral Associate at Campbell Chapel A.M.E. in Bluffton, SC

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BY ABBY BIRD AKA ALPHADOG Contributor

As dog owners, we tend to focus on puppies and adopted older dogs. As a trainer, I focus on the needs of individual dogs and their owners’ concerns. The biggest misconceptions when adopting an adult older dog even as young as a year old is that they are already potty trained, and that they don’t have all the puppy behaviors new owners are trying to avoid such as biting, chewing and jumping. Of course, some adopted dogs, if they have come from a household where those things have been taught at an early age, may no longer have those issues. However, the fact is that many older dogs have not been trained, and that could have contributed as to why they were put up for adoption in the first place. In other cases, these dogs may have been strays, and as such, have learned no skills whatsoever.

Age does matter

Or, as is often the case, they have been backyard dogs, and likewise, have been taught nothing. None of these are the dogs’ fault, and kudos to you who have opened your hearts and homes and are embarking on teaching them the right path.

When dogs are lacking the age-appropriate skills and behaviors and are acting out inappropriately for their age, this is called delayed puppyhood or delayed adolescence. Teaching them does require patience. Since they have missed the “window of opportunity” for the easiest time for learning these behaviors and skills, you may have to consult with a professional, as the techniques for training are somewhat different than if the dog was younger or had come from a different background. In many such cases, prerequisite skill and behavior training would be necessary before you can deal directly with the issues you perceive to be import-

ant to you. For example, teaching a dog to lie down before they can learn a stay. Teaching a sit/stay by your side before you can work on not jumping. Teaching a dog to ‘go to place’ so they do not bother people when people are eating. It can even mean going back to using a crate or kennel to teach correct housebreaking habits or to stop them from chewing your house. If you prefer group training rather than private one-on-one training, you will need to assess other skills your dog has such

as: do they know their name; do they come when called; are they highly distractible; do they walk well on a leash? Depending on answers, they may not be quite ready for group. Sometimes, a new owner also needs individual training and needs a trainer to focus on what they need to learn about how to work with their specific dog. All owners and all dogs are different. It can be much more complicated if there are children in the family. Depending on their ages and interest level in the dog, they will need guidance and supervision. Kids and dogs have something in common, short attention spans. This may necessitate private one-on-one work. And so, congratulations on your adopted family member. Be patient and recognize their needs, and you will all cherish their Gotcha Day!

Abby Bird is the owner of Alphadog Training Academy. AlphadogTrainingAcademy@gmail.com

Plan before you scan: organize your photos, then digitize

BY RHODA GORDON Contributor

Who doesn’t love capturing memories through photos? They serve as vivid reminders of where we’ve been, the experiences we’ve shared and moments long past. However, having countless boxes, bags and albums filled with print photos can quickly become overwhelming, especially if they’re not well-organized. Whether you’re planning a move or have inherited a collection of photos and media you haven’t even sorted through, it can feel like a heavy burden.

I get it, sending everything off to a big scanning company might seem like the easiest solution. But trust me, that’s not

the right move. Without organizing your photos first, you’re doubling the chaos, wasting both time and money, and creating a digital mess. While no one wants to inherit a jumbled mess of printed photos, they certainly don’t want to inherit digital disarray either. Future generations will value a well-organized, cohesive story, not a chaotic collection.

Scanning is the act of turning a photo or slide or negative into a digital image. There are various ways to do this and there are so many scanning choices: scan the photos yourself, find a photo manager to scan for you or send away to one of the larger scanning companies. The problem of throwing your disorganized photos in a box to be scanned is multi-faceted. You will be wasting your money because you will have photos in the box that do not need to be scanned, such as duplicates, blurry and scenery snaps. You also will be getting back a digital folder with unintel-

ligibly named files, such as img_0079.jpg. You will not be able to tell what is in the file without opening it up. Imagine having hundreds of files like that. How frustrating to have to weed through all of those files to find the photo you are searching for? Can you see how important it is to organize your photos first?

Organizing your photos first will allow you to pare down your collection, organize it by category or date and then find a scanning resource that will preserve your organization and name the folders and files as you wish.

To prepare your photos for scanning, get rid of unnecessary photos as mentioned above, as well as many of the photos without people in them, like the time you took pictures of all the animals in the zoo! Then sort your photos into categories or themes, such as family events, vacations or special occasions. You can also organize them chronologically or by the

people featured in the photos. Having a clear organizational system will make it easier to manage and locate specific photos once they’re digitized.

Lastly, make sure the photos are cleaned and not full of dust or debris. You can use cotton gloves or a soft cloth to brush the dust off both the front and back of the photos. If you would like a solution that will easily lead you through the print photo organization process, check out digyourphotos.com.

There are so many reasons to have your print photos digitized. The top three reasons are to create a backup, to be able to share the photos easily and for restoration purposes.

1. Create a Backup: If you are like most people, your print photos are stored in boxes, bags and albums in various places around the house and in the garage.

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Every passing day, your print photos are deteriorating, fading and collecting dust and even worse, subject to water, fire or other natural disasters. Just this month, many houses in our area were flooded due the massive rain. Scanning the print photos creates a digital backup so that you can preserve the photos for generations to come. When you only have one copy of your collection, it is at risk to perish forever.

2. Share Your Photos: When your photos are digitized, there are so many options to share them and not just by text or email. A quick and easy way to share your photos is with a digital frame. You can continually add to your home’s digital frame photo collection, or you can set up a digital frame for a loved one, such as a parent or child. You can seamlessly add photos to their frame and surprise them with amazing moments. Another great way to share photos, especially of an event or special trip, is with a photo book. There are many companies out there that make the creation of the book fast and easy with templates and guides. Who wouldn’t want to celebrate and share their amazing story and legacy with a project?

3. Restore Your Photos: At the very least, when you look to a scanning company to digitize your collection you should be asking a few very important questions on

how they will handle your media. At a minimum, light color correction should be done on the digitized photos. Let’s face it, these print photos are anywhere from 20 years old at a minimum to a possible 100 years or more,

and photos fade with time. Even if you stored those photos in the correct environment, they would lose vibrancy and possibly oxidize, turning reddish or greenish for color snaps, or yellowish or silver on black and white photos. Most certified photo managers will perform basic color correction on your scanned photos, either when the photos are digitized or after as an enhancement. This can make all the difference when viewing the photo or reprinting.

Digitizing your photo collection not only protects it from physical degradation but also ensures that these cherished memories can be easily shared and enjoyed for years to come. Remember, a little planning up front, organizing and paring down your collection, will save you time and money in the long run and leave a wonderful legacy for generations to come.

Rhoda Gordon is a local certified photo manager, owner of Sunflower Photo Solutions and creator of DIG YOUR PHOTOS!, the only complete photo organizing kit on the market. Rhoda has been helping families and businesses organize and back up their print and digital collection for almost a decade. See more tips, tricks and how-tos on her YouTube channel: youtube.com/@digyourphotos and check out sunflowerphotosolutions.com and digyourphotos.com for guidance and support with your media collection.

Wake up and smell the coffee scrub

BY WENDY KUSHEL Contributor

Coffee on the skin? What? You’re kidding, right? First sugar, then butter, now coffee? Are you “java-ing” me? Do I need to be a latte to look good?

Here’s the scoop. A scoop of coffee scrub to be exact.

Coffee on the bod, it’s a thing. The caffeine in the coffee wakes up your skin, literally. Massaging a coffee scrub topically on the skin can improve blood circulation. When the blood flow is stimulated, that can lead to a healthier, more radiant complexion. Increasing the blood flow helps to carry essential nutrients and oxygen to the skin cells. Enhanced blood circulation can give

the skin a natural, healthy glow. When blood flow is improved, the skin can appear more vibrant, all party, party, party. Here’s the why and how of the caffeine stimulation scene.

Stimulating the skin with caffeine wakes up the dermis. It kind of sounds like Dear Miss, but more with a Southern twang - “Der Miss, I’d like you to wake me up.” The dermis is like a cushion of soft, squishy gummy bears under the top layer of the skin. Inside this gummy bear cushion are lots of tiny gummy bear babies called dermal cells. The caffeine found in coffee scrubs makes these baby workers move their buttocks, and gets them producing more collagen and elastin. Who doesn’t want more collagen and elastin in their dermis?

Collagen gives skin elasticity and moisture while elastins help keep the skin smooth. These proteins help the skin bounce back and prevent sagging. Is there

anything good about anything saggy?

Maybe pants. That’s it.

So, that’s the behind the scenes benefits of a coffee scrub. Now, here’s the lowdown on the outer part of the skin.

I see your epidermis.

That’s their purpose in life. The coffee is also an exfoliator. Removing the dead skin cells renews the skin.

Also, by increasing the blood flow in the skin, the moisture balance increases by delivering water and essential oils to the skin cells. Everybody knows, in today’s world, well hydrated anything is good. Well hydrated skin appears plumper (the good plump), smoother and more supple.

So, there’s the pick-me-up on the newest trend. Coffee for the skin. Who knew?

The caffeine in a coffee scrub drives the nutrients (in the Anti-Oxidant Uber) to the pores to help give tired skin an instant glow. The antioxidants help draw nutrients into pores. Nutrients revitalize stuff.

Wendy Kushel is the owner of Wendala’s LowCountry Sugar Scrub, LLC based in Bluffton, SC. Drawn to the Beauty & Personal Care Industry Wendy founded her company in 2020. Her background includes stand-up comedy, film, TV and a lot of sales and marketing. For more information about Wendala’s® LowCountry Sugar Scrub visit www.lowcountrysugarscrub. com or call/text 843-949-8933.

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Board certified pulmonologist joins Beaufort Memorial Pulmonary Specialists

To ensure access to excellent respiratory care services for local residents, Beaufort Memorial is adding board-certified pulmonologist Andrew Stevens, M.D., to Beaufort Memorial Pulmonary Specialists in Okatie.

Stevens will leverage his extensive experience gained at prestigious hospitals in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., to prevent, diagnose and treat a variety of respiratory system conditions for patients in the Beaufort County area. His broad expertise encompasses the treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), smoking cessation, lung nodule evaluation, lung cancer diagnosis, pulmonary hypertension and interstitial lung disease.

Additionally, he will provide care for patients admitted to the Beaufort Memorial Hospital intensive care unit. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Dr. Stevens has embraced the warmer weather and a coastal lifestyle, relocating to the Lowcountry after serving as a Fellow Physician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. His tenure there nurtured a profound interest in critical care, which he regards as “the purest form of medicine,” due to its emphasis on fundamental issues affecting the entire body.

“It has been a privilege to complete my fellowship at one of the top hospitals in the country, and I look forward to bringing the skills I have learned to treat patients at Beaufort Memorial,” said Dr. Stevens. “Because everyone is different, my goal is to listen so that I can tailor my care to the individual needs of each patient.”

This patient-centered approach to health care earned Stevens an award for excellence in patient care at Cedars-Sinai.

Stevens pursued a double major in college, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in biology and medical science from Western University in London, Ontario. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, graduating summa cum laude. Subsequently, he completed a three-year residency in Internal Medicine at Georgetown University Hospital before completing a three-year fellowship in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

“Beaufort Memorial is thrilled to welcome Dr. Stevens to our pulmonary practice in Okatie,” said Russell Baxley, President & CEO of Beaufort Memorial. “He is a dedicatedly patient-focused pulmonolo-

gist whose exceptional skill will significantly enhance the practice’s capacity to manage a wide spectrum of respiratory system disorders.”

Located in the Beaufort Memorial Okatie Medical Pavilion, Beaufort Memorial Pulmonary Specialists bring in-depth knowledge of the respiratory system and broad-based expertise in preventing, diagnosing and treating the diseases and conditions that affect the lungs and related organ systems. At the practice, Dr. Stevens joins the clinical team of board-certified pulmonologist John Krcmarik, M.D., and board-certified nurse practitioners Shawna Nievierowski, FNP-BC, and Risa Linford, AGACNP.

To make an appointment with Dr. Stevens or any of the practice’s providers, call (843) 707-8040.

Andrew Stevens, M.D.,

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