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Film, conference shed light on human trafficking issues
By Dean Rowland
CONTRIBUTOR
Last month in Columbia, eight adults
in their 20s and early 30s were indicted
on federal charges of conspiracy and sex
trafficking.
On the same day the 26-count indictments were announced by a U.S.
attorney in the state capitol on Jan. 14,
the Lowcountry Coalition Against
Human Trafficking hosted an event at
Hilton Head Lexus in Bluffton that
showcased an award-winning documentary on the topic entitled “Not My Life.”
The next day at Christian Renewal
Church on the island, the coalition sponsored its fifth annual conference,
attended by about 125 people, with a
host of speakers from state and national
government, healthcare advocates, trafficking survivors, law enforcement, the
filmmaker and clergy.
A random coincidence of events on
the same day? Not really.
Sex and labor trafficking – what many
authorities call modern-day slavery – is
emerging as a very real local, regional
and national concern.
While there have been no human trafficking arrests in the Hilton Head area to
date, the coalition’s primary mission
since 2010 has been to help educate and
raise awareness of the potential for it
occurring in our backyard.
State legislators passed a human trafficking law in 2012, and a task force was
established.
“The Hilton Head-Bluffton area has all
the draws for human trafficking,” said
Mary Jo Riley, coalition board president.
“It’s a resort area, it has a major sports
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P H OTO B Y D E A N R O W L A N D
Filmmaker Robert Bilheimer speaks to a crowd Jan. 14 at Hilton Head Lexus before the screening
of his award-winning documentary, “Not My Life.” The event was a kick-off for the Lowcountry
Coalition Against Human Trafficking conference held on Hilton Head Island the next day.
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Will the [cars in the] circle go unbroken?
By Lynne Cope Hummell
EDITOR
About four years ago, I wrote in this
space about difficulties in navigating
traffic circles. I referred specifically to the
nearly new (at that time) roundabout at
the intersection of Hwy. 46 (aka Bluffton
Road) and the Bluffton Parkway.
“It seems so easy,” I wrote. “It’s a
simple circle. Why, then, is it causing so
many near-crashes?”
It was then, and is now, a huge
improvement for what used to be an
intersection with two stop signs, where
drivers previously were forced to wait
eons for a break in traffic, then quickly
zoom across, hoping not to get T-boned.
But more improvements are needed.
Apparently Town staff and a
Beautification Committee have been
working on that. They had plans to add
trees and other foliage, lights and signs.
They want to make the circle prettier and
more visible. If the visibility causes
drivers to slow down, it should make the
circle safer.
It was recently reported that the S.C.
Department of Transportation, which
owns the roadway, has nixed many of
their plans.
So now, how about we make the circle
safer by redesigning it?
I’ve lost count of how many times I
have narrowly avoided being hit by
another car, usually one cutting me off
where I want to exit. If you drive the
circle regularly, you very likely have been
in similar situations.
I maintain– four years after my diatribe here – that the directional signs for
lane usage are wrong. And by that, I
mean unsafe.
As marked, drivers in the outside, or
right, lane may turn at either of the next
two exit “spurs.” Drivers in the inside, or
left, lane may turn right at the second or
third exits.
What often happens, though, is that a
driver in the right lane wants to turn at
the second spur, but a guy just ahead of
him in the left lane wants to turn at the
previous exit. Crash!
And if I am in the inside lane and
going to the third exit, and the woman in
the outside lane just before my turn wants
to go two turns, what can happen? Crash!
I haven’t even mentioned those
[idiots] who randomly change lanes the
entire way around the circle.
Those squiggly lines on the signs are
confusing, to say the least. Many drivers
new to the area have no idea what they’re
supposed to do. And some local drivers
have decided it’s okay to race through to
get to their destination. (These people
apparently are much more important
and busier than the rest of us.)
Wouldn’t it be simpler – and certainly
safer – if cars in the outside lane were
forced to exit at the very next spur? That
would leave the inner circle for left-lane
drivers to navigate without worrying
about cutting off someone in their path.
I must report that when I first mentioned this solution, I received more
than a few emails supporting the idea.
I know some folks in Bluffton don’t
like comparisons to Hilton Head Island,
but let’s just note that the Sea Pines
Circle, which accommodates hundreds
of thousands of cars annually, works very
well. At the entrances to the circle, the
right and left lanes are divided by concrete islands.
Couldn’t the DOT afford to install four
simple concrete dividers?
And maybe then the Town staff and
the Beautification Committee could plant
some pretty shrubs and flowers, and life
would be good. And to work, school and
home would be a heck of a lot safer.
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Lifestyle part of plan to attract new business
By Don Kirkman
CONTRIBUTOR
The Great Recession had a significant
adverse impact on every community in
America. However, the impacts were
more pronounced in the nation’s resort
communities, because the recession was
accompanied by a dramatic downturn in
the real estate market.
The Town of Hilton Head Island was
not spared. Businesses related to the hospitality and real estate sectors were particularly hard hit, but the consequences
were felt by local governments as well,
including the Town of Hilton Head
Island.
Because real property taxes, and hospitality taxes as well as business license
and impact feesand fees , provide the
majority of the Town’s revenues, Town
services were also threatened as well.
Recognizing the vulnerability of an
economy reliant primarily on hospitality
and real estate, the Hilton Head Island
Town Council established an Economic
Development Advisory Committee in
April 2012 to make recommendations to
the Town Council regarding new
approaches and strategies to renew,
broaden and deepen the Town’s
economy.
The central recommendation of the
Advisory Committee was that “The Town
should form a non-profit corporation
with a full-time executive director, governed by a volunteer Board of experienced business executives, to raise the
visibility of Hilton Head as a great place
to live and work, and to work with other
regional agencies to recruit targeted small
businesses to locate on Hilton Head
Island.”
Following the recommendation of the
Economic Development Advisory
Committee, the Town incorporated the
Hilton Head Island Economic
Development Corporation (HHIEDC) in
June 2013. The Town Council appointed
the initial HHIEDC Board of Directors in
fall 2014, and the two-member staff was
hired later that year.
The HHIEDC, a 501(c)(3) charitable
nonprofit corporation, is a full-service
economic development organization.
Services include existing business retention and expansion support, marketing
to attract new businesses to Hilton Head
Island, and supporting entrepreneurs
and start-up businesses. In addition, the
HHIEDC provides guidance to the Town
of Hilton Head Island on economic
development and related matters.
It goes without saying that economic
development on Hilton Head Island is
significantly different than in most communities. The HHIEDC’s “Bring Your
Business to Life” tagline captures the
unique “lifestyle first” approach the
organization uses to attract the attention
of business owners and entrepreneurs
who can locate their business anywhere.
Town leaders are constantly seeking to
build economic resiliency without jeopardizing the core values that make Hilton
Head Island an attractive leisure and
retirement destination.
That requires a delicate balance
between growing and diversifying the
economic base of the Town, providing
services to the Town’s 40,000 permanent
residents, and supporting a tourism
industry that annually attracts over 2.5
million visitors to Hilton Head Island.
Future articles will describe in greater
detail the programs and initiatives in
which the HHIEDC is involved to help
build a strong year-round economy on
Hilton Head Island. In the meantime, to
learn more about the HHIEDC, visit
www.hhiedc.com, or contact the
HHIEDC at 843-686-0868.
Don Kirkman is the Executive Director of
the Hilton Head Island Economic
Development Corporation.
Letters to the Editor
To the Editor:
The Hilton Head MLK March Jan. 18
seemed to have special energy for some
reason – maybe the brisk sunny day.
But during the program, it became
clear something special was at work
when the students read aloud their winning essays about the dream of Dr. King
here on Hilton Head. The audience literally erupted in standing applause for
each of them with whistles and cheers,
many with tears in their eyes.
One essayist is a fourth grader and
one is an eighth grader.
All I can say is that the dream of Dr.
King is not dead but deeply alive in these
children, despite all the negativity they
have seen, especially in this past year.
I hope someone will see that their
essays are published for all of us to meditate on and act on.
Bravo! Ella Grace Cook, fourth grade,
Hilton Head Christian Academy, and
Chynna Sneed, eighth grade, Hilton
Head Middle School. And kudos to the
MLK Celebration Planning Committee.
Mary Sullivan
Hilton Head Island
To the Editor:
I always find it very interesting and
amusing when public figures make igno-
rant comments and then blame the
media for the disparaging remarks made
by the public about the comment.
The most recent example is Beaufort
County School Board member Evva
Anderson’s statement “If anyone in this
room believes that someone driving an
RV is not a pedophile or a criminal – I'm
not saying they all are – but pedophiles
like to hide out in RV parks and places
like that.”
She now says the media has “…misrepresented her words and intentions
‘just to draw interest’ ” and asks the recipPlease see LETTERS on page 6A
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event (the Heritage golf tournament),
we’re near an interstate highway, we’re
near a state border, Georgia, we’ve got
military installations, (seasonal workers),
and all those things combined make it a
perfect hotbed for that activity that draws
traffickers.”
No state in this country is immune to
this problem, she said. “It’s everywhere.
The big thing about human trafficking is
that it’s a hidden crime that’s hard to
detect,” Riley conceded.
Max Fratoddi, a coalition board
member, retired 25-year FBI agent and
national security advisor on international
human trafficking, also spoke with this
reporter at the kickoff event.
“We know it’s around us,” said
Fratoddi, who cited arrest incidents in
Myrtle Beach, Greenville, Savannah,
North Carolina and Florida. “I don’t
think it’s a stretch of the imagination too
much that we might find it here if we
looked a little harder.
“America is both a source country and
a destination country,” the Bluffton resi-
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dent said, believing that the homeless,
runaways and orphans are particularly
vulnerable to exploitation.
“Other than defending my country, I
was never exposed to anything that had a
more profound effect on me than rescuing women who had been enslaved,”
he said. “It’s slavery.
Worldwide, as many as 21 million
minors and adults are affected. These
people are bought, sold and smuggled
into sexual and-or workplace slavery.
The non-profit coalition primarily
serves Beaufort County and connects victims to organizations that can help
rebuild their lives and reintegrate them
into society. It has grown into a widening
network of assistance and support programs that involves many organizations
from all fabrics in our community.
Though to date there have been no
local victims who have sought services,
the network is firmly in place and stands
ready to serve. A meeting for new volunteers will be held at 5:45 p.m. Feb. 4 at
the Bluffton Branch Library for anyone
who would like to help.
Robert Bilheimer, the “Not My Life”
filmmaker who spent three years making
his movie, made it quite clear what his
documentary is all about.
“It’s the only film that makes a handflick of attempt to describe this issue as a
global phenomenon,” said the Academy
Award nominee. “The issue is so widespread it’s ubiquitous, and so dangerous
and so complicated that you can’t capture it in an hour and 20 minutes, but
we made the attempt.”
He hopes “this movie can be a sustainable agent for social change. …
Awareness doesn’t guarantee that the
human rights movement will see change,
but what is guaranteed is that this
human rights movement will not lack
awareness.”
If you suspect or witness human trafficking, call the national hotline toll-free
at 888-373-7888.
Dean Rowland is a veteran senior editor
and freelance writer living in Bluffton.
ients of her e-mail “…to be the judge if
the intent was to slam RV owners…”
Fortunate for us in the public and
unfortunate for her, only she knows
what her actual intent was in using the
words she did. We can only assume she
meant exactly what the words she chose
conveyed.
In my opinion, her intent was to
attempt to put a scare into the public
with words which had no basis in fact. If
her intent was otherwise, I would think
she would have chosen other words.
Only Evva Anderson is to blame for
any “public flogging” she has received as
a result of her statement. She needs to
take full responsibility for the words and
for any aftermath they caused. The
media only printed what she said. Where
exactly is the media misrepresentation?
Michael F. Vezeau
Bluffton
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Music event to raise funds for All Saints Habitat house
By Carole Galli
CONTRIBUTOR
By most standards, All Saints
Episcopal Church on Hilton Head Island
is not a large church. But its 400 congregants are not afraid to dream big.
The fact that the church already supports several outreach missions did not
stop the Vestry from committing to
sponsor a home for Habitat for
Humanity in The Glen, Habitat’s first
community on the island.
The Vestry earmarked $15,000 out of
a capital campaign to the project. The
rest of the $70,000 needed to build a
Habitat house would have to come from
donors and fund raising projects.
In November 2014, a Habitat committee was formed at All Saints and a
plan was formed for raising the necessary
funds. At that point roughly $5,000 had
been provided by a parishioner who,
using her musical skills and connections,
had put on a jazz concert and earmarked
the proceeds for a
Habitat project at All
Saints.
The committee’s first
fundraising effort took
place last March at The
Jazz Corner in the Village
at Wexford. Harmonies
for Habitat sold out and
raised $10,000.
In May, another
parishioner participated
in a triathlon and donated $2,000 in proceeds to the church’s Habitat fund.
At the same time, the committee introduced a program that encouraged people
to purchase building supplies for a typical Habitat house. A donor could purchase a gallon of paint, a bucket of nails,
a door, a window, light fixtures or even
kitchen appliances. This program generated a great deal of interest and several
thousand dollars in donations.
The next big event took place in
October in the form of a silent auction.
Again, the committee saw a sell out and a
profit of $10,000. Little by little, the fund
kept growing. Today the All Saints
Habitat account totals nearly $50,000
and the goal of breaking ground in the
spring of 2016 is close to being a reality.
Construction on Phase One of The
Glen began in January of 2015. Currently
three homes are being occupied, two
homes are under construction, and plans
are underway for 11 more in phase one.
The All Saints house could conceivably
be one of those houses.
Pat Wirth, president and CEO of
Hilton Head Regional Habitat for
Humanity, values the commitment of
churches and civic groups. “Local
churches and civic groups are steadfast
supporters of Habitat’s efforts to eliminate
substandard housing in the Lowcountry,”
she said. “They share Habitat’s belief that
everyone deserves a simple, decent place
to rest their head at the end of the day
and their support is invaluable to providing local families with a home of their
own.”
The second annual Harmonies for
Habitat is scheduled for 3 to 5 p.m. Feb.
21 at The Jazz Corner, C-1 Village at
Wexford. The cost of $150 per person
includes tapas, wine and live jazz. Seating
is in tables of two, four or six.
Reservations can be made at www.allsaints-hhi.org or by calling 843-6899495. The reservation deadline is Feb. 14.
Carole Galli is a parishioner of All Saints
Episcopal Church and chairman of the
church’s Habitat fundraising committee.
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Noteworthy
• A new ancestry class at the Heritage
Library, to be held at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 3,
will show how participants how to make
the most of their autosomal DNA test
results.
Jan Alpert will help attendees analyze
what they found with Ancestry, Family
TreeDNA, or 23andme, show how to use
the results with www.gedmatch.com,
and find matches from other sites.
The fee is $15 for non-members, $10
for members of the Heritage Library
Foundation. Class size is limited, and
reservations are required. Call 843-6866560 or visit www.heritagelib.org.
The Heritage Library is open to the
public at 852 William Hilton Pkwy.
• The Hilton Head Miniature
Dollhouse Club will meet at 1 p.m. Feb.
4 in the community room at Palmetto
Electric, 111 Mathews Dr.
The club welcomes all interested
miniaturists. For more information, call
the club’s president at 843-689-6986.
• The Hospital Auxiliary will hold a
sterling silver jewelry sale from 7 a.m. to
4 p.m. Feb. 4 in the main lobby of Hilton
Head Hospital, and from 7 a.m. to 4
p.m. Feb. 5 in the main lobby of Coastal
Carolina Hospital.
Proceeds from this event support the
Hospital Auxiliary’s Caring Touch
Program, which provides medication and
specialized equipment to those in need.
• A Chinese New Year Gong Bath
by Alice Tobin will be held from 6 to
7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at The Energy Center,
Island Medical Plaza Building C, 35 Bill
Fries Drive, Hilton Head Island.
Cost is $25 per person, with all proceeds to benefit Dolphin Project.
For more information visit www.alicetobin.com or call 843-422-7697.
• The regular meeting of the U. S.
Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 10-01
(Bluffton/Beaufort/Jasper) will be held
Feb. 9 at the Port Royal Sound
Foundation on Hwy. 170. Social time
will begin at 6:30 with meeting at 7 p.m.
Guests are welcome. For more information, call Bill Ballard at 843-605-3563.
• Dr. Fredrick G. Weniger, board certified plastic surgeon, will offer a facelift
seminar, “The Cutting Edge 2016,” at
5:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at his office, 350
Fording Island Rd.
The event will include food and
prizes. For more information and to
RSVP, call 843-757-0123.
• Liberal Men of the Lowcountry
will meet at noon Feb. 10 for lunch at
the Golf Club at Indigo Run, 101
Berwick Dr.
Robert Fenlason will present on the
status of solar energy, solar opportunities
in the Lowcountry and his work in Sun
City and with county governments.
Cost is $20 for guests. To attend,
please call Richard Hammes at 847-9218188.
• The Opera Lovers of Hilton Head
will meet at 1 p.m. Feb. 10 at the
Seabrook, 300 Woodhaven Dr.
Two ballets will be presented: “The
Green Table” (Kurt Jooss) and “Swan
Lake” (P.I. Tschaikovsky).
For information, call Prisca Bagnell at
843-715-2610.
• The Hilton Head Audubon Society
will meet from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at
the Coastal Discovery Museum, 70
Honey Horn Dr. on Hilton Head.
Doreen Cubie, a master bird bander,
will present “On the Trail of Rubythroated Hummingbirds,” describing her
research and her banding projects,
including a four-year study of wintering
Rubythroats near Charleston. Cubie is
one of only 300 hummingbird banders
in the U.S. and Canada.
The event is free and open to the
public. For more information, call 843689-6767 or visit www.hiltonhead
audubon.org.
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Noteworthy
• The Palmetto Chapter of the West
Virginia University Alumni Association
will host a reception for Director of
Athletics Shane Lyons at 6 p.m. Feb. 11,
at Sea Pines Country Club.
Cost of the event, which includes
heavy hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction,
is $20 per person ($25 for non-members). Admission to Sea Pines is free; just
mention the event at the gate.
To attend, send registration to:
Palmetto Chapter WVU Alumni &
Friends, P.O. Box 2786, Bluffton, 29910,
with name, address, phone and e-mail.
• The Hilton Head Sail and Power
Squadron will offer safe boating seminars on Tides and Currents, Feb. 13, and
Mariner’s Compass, March 12.
Both seminars will be held at the
Hilton Head SHARE Center, 70 Shelter
Cove Way, Suite L. Cost is $40 and registration is required.
Sail and power boaters are welcome.
For more information and to register,
contact Peter Dion at peterjdion@gmail
.com or 631-559-9263.
• The American Association of
University Women of Hilton Head and
Bluffton will hold its meeting at 10 a.m.
Feb. 16 at the Seabrook, 300
Woodhaven Dr., Hilton Head.
The guest speaker will be Karen
Doughtie, assistant director of Memory
Matters, who will speak on “Caregiving
and Brain Health.”
She will be joined by Lydia Inglett,
publisher, and Lynne Cope HummelI,
editor of “Meet Me Where I Am,” a
recently published inspirational book.
Autographed books will be available
for purchase. The meeting is free and
open to the public.
• The Lowcountry Christian
Women’s Connection will hold its
monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 17
at the Hampton Hall Clubhouse.
The feature will be Wanda Lane of
Sun City, author of three plays and currently working on her third book in the
“Wrinkles” series. Guest speaker will be
Sherisse Forrest of Savannah on the
topic, “How to Have an Extreme
Makeover: Life Edition.”
Cost is $25, with prepaid reservations
due by Feb. 10. Make checks payable to
CWC Bluffton and mail to: CWC
Bluffton, Attn: Irene Cusato, 7 Nesting
Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909. For additional
information, call Carol at 843-705-7604.
• Aging Gracefully will meet at 11
a.m. Feb. 17 at the Hilton Head Library,
11 Beach City Rd.
The topic is “Better Food Choices for
Better Energy.” Fresh and healthy food
samples will be served.
RSVP to Leah Kidwell at lkidwell@
msa-corp.com or 843-422-2612.
• The monthly meeting of the
Palmetto Quilt Guild will be held at 1
p.m. Feb. 18 at the Hilton Head Beach
and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Rd.
Guest speaker will be Michele Scott, a
prolific writer, fabric designer, and quilter
extraordinaire.
Guests are welcome for a $5 visitor
fee. For more information, visit www.
palmettoquiltguild.org.
Also, the club is preparing for its 2016
Quilt Festival to be held March 11-13.
Save the date.
• The Social Action Committee of
Congregation Beth Yam, in co-sponsorship with the Hunger Coalition of the
Lowcountry, will present a public
forum, “Corridor of Shame-Highway to
Hope,” from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 18 at
Congregation Beth Yam, 4501 Meeting
St., Hilton Head Island.
The purpose of the forum is to
inform, educate, and share ideas
regarding the educational system in rural
South Carolina, with the spotlight on
Jasper County. The evening will include
highlights from the documentary
“Corridor of Shame,” followed by a moderated panel discussion.
The event is free, although the committee is requesting attendees donate
either a book to help a teacher tutor basic
skills or any school supplies.
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Business Briefs
• Mark Mayer, a resident of Hilton
Head Island since
1997, has joined
Lancaster Real Estate
Sales as a full time
agent.
Mayer has more
than 19 years of real
estate experience. He
was the top selling
Mark Mayer
agent in the Syracuse,
N.Y., marketplace for many years before
selling his company and relocating to
Hilton Head Island in 1997.
He was a top agent with Sea Pines
Real Estate Company for many years
before opening Mayer Collins Real Estate
team in 2001.
After selling his half of the business in
2005, Mayer decided to expand his
experiences and pursued other interests,
which included a brief ownership of
Lawton Stables in Sea Pines.
Contact him at 843-816-0693 or
email [email protected]
• Eric Magnin has joined Boys,
Arnold and
Company’s Hilton
Head Island office as
a wealth counselor.
Magnin will be
responsible for the
development and
support of new client
relationships in the
Eric Magnin
region, as well as
enhancing the team serving existing
clients.
For the past 18 years, he has worked
on Hilton Head Island for a national
bank and its nationally chartered trust
company subsidiary as the lead relationship advisor for clients in the region,
overseeing a team of financial specialists.
Magnin is a graduate of West Virginia
University.
Locally, he serves on the board of the
Hilton Head Symphony and previously
served on the board of the Hilton Head
Estate Planning Council.
He and his wife, Janice, and their five
children reside on the Island.
• R. Stuart Bedenbaugh has been
promoted to vice
president at BB&T
Carswell Insurance
Services.
Bedenbaugh is an
agent in the
Employee Benefits
department at BB&T
Carswell Insurance
Stuart Bedenbaugh
Services, located at 7
Arley Way, Suite 300 in Bluffton.
He has been in the insurance field for
almost 20 years and specializes in claims
analysis, benefits analysis and carrier
negotiations for fully insured and selffunded accounts.
For more information, call 843-8150522 or visit www.Insurance.BBT.com.
Linda Delcher
Duke Delcher
• The Delcher & Delcher real estate
team has moved its office to 1
Promenade St., Suite 101 in Old Town
Bluffton, across from The Corner Perk.
Linda and Duke Delcher are a husband and wife real estate team with a
combined 40 years of real estate experience.
For more information, visit
www.delcherand delcher.com.
• Clark & Stevens, P.A., a family law
firm based on Hilton Head Island, has
been recognized by the American
Institute of Family Law Attorneys as one
of the 10 Best Family Law Firms for
client satisfaction in 2015.
The AIFLA is a third-party attorney
rating organization that publishes an
annual list of the Top 10 Family Law
Attorneys in each state. Attorneys who
are selected must pass a rigorous selection process.
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Business Briefs
• Frank Sirianni has joined Coastal
Signature Homes as
the company’s new
market manager.
After building several homes and experiencing firsthand the
fine quality work of
CSH, Sirianni is passionate about proFrank Sirianni
moting a company he
believes in.
Originally from Mayfield Village,
Ohio, Sirianni earned a Master’s degree in
business administration from Case
Western Reserve University. Before
joining CSH, he was owner and president of a manufacturing firm specializing
in mechanical custom gear drives.
Providing an exceptional skill base for
his position at Coastal Signature Homes,
Sirianni will work to promote CSH in
Beaufort County and expand market
awareness on Hilton Head and beyond.
Sirianni and his wife, Mary Ann, have
owned a home in the Lowcountry for
almost 20 years and made Hilton Head
their permanent home in 2013. They
have two grown daughters and three
grandchildren.
For more information contact Coastal
Signature Homes at 843-757-8889 or
visit www.coastalsignaturehomes.com.
• Showcase Photographers recently
opened its doors for business in the
Hilton Head Island and Bluffton area.
The company provides professional
and affordable real estate photography
services for area agents, brokers and
sellers of residential and commercial
properties.
These services include still shots, slide
shows and mini-movies.
The firm uses state-of-the art technology, including drones for elevated
photos, which results in visual real estate
experiences designed to showcase and
sell properties.
For more information, call or text
843-608-0356 or visit www.Showcase
Photographers.com.
• Paige Rose has joined Charter One
Realty as chief marketing officer. She will
be working out of the
company’s Hilton
Head Island office at
11 Park Lane, where
she will be overseeing
all marketing, public
relations, advertising
Paige Rose
and branding for the
real estate agency’s 11 offices throughout
the Lowcountry.
Rose also will be providing additional
strategic guidance and tools to residential
and commercial brokers and agents to
assist in building and growing their businesses through the use of a number of
marketing tactics, including print advertising, direct mail, online marketing, digital platforms, blogging and social media
outreach.
She will also be working to further
enhance the real estate client experience
by providing agents and staff with the
tools and resources they need to ensure
successful and smooth real estate transactions.
Originally from Hilton Head Island
and a current resident of Bluffton, Rose
received a Bachelor of Science degree
from the University of South Carolina in
Columbia. She brings more than 15
years of experience in marketing, advertising and sales management to her role.
For more information, call 843-7854460 or visit www.CharterOne
Realty.com.
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LEGAL
Second marriages, live-ins
present competing interests
By Mark F. Winn
CONTRIBUTOR
In the world of estate planning, every
situation or family is
unique.
Situations that
involve second marriages and live-in
lovers can reveal
competing considerations.
Fortunately, using
Mark F. Winn
the law of trusts can
often help us accommodate the competing concerns and fashion a comfortable result for all interested parties.
For instance, let us imagine the following scenario. Larry and Joyce have
each been married in the past, and they
want to live together. They have determined getting married is unduly burdensome and not necessary.
Larry has two children from a prior
marriage: Emily and Samantha. Joyce has
two children from a prior marriage:
Janice and Tom.
Larry owns the home and wants Joyce
to be able to live in the house for her
remaining single life, if she survives him.
He wants to make sure his two daughters
will eventually get the house.
What should Larry do?
Larry should create a trust agreement
and deed his house or the real estate into
his trust. This will avoid probate and can
leave the house to Joyce for her life while
single, then to his daughters in equal
shares.
Larry will want to pay careful attention to the conditions that could cause
the beneficial interest in Joyce to cease,
such as remarriage or carnal cohabitation.
Also, Larry might want to consider
naming one of his children as co-trustee.
This is a good solution to a difficult
problem.
Now, let us consider that Janice has
special needs that entitle her to government assistance.
Joyce’s disposition will want to ensure
that Janice’s share might be held in trust
for her benefit, and perhaps that her
brother, Tom, is the trustee.
If done properly, these funds can be
made available for the benefit of Janice
while at the same time not jeopardizing
her government benefits.
Without the law of trusts, we would
not be able to accomplish this good
result.
Now, let us consider that Emily is a
surgeon. For asset protection purposes, it
would be advisable to strongly consider
leaving her share in trust so that these
assets would not be exposed to lawsuits.
Further, let us assume that Emily will
never have children because she is infertile and she will not adopt. In this case, it
would be wise to spell out in Emily’s trust
that when Emily passes, the property will
go to her sister, Samantha.
By the above example, we can see
trusts can be used to control the flow of
assets over time and to preserve government entitlements and protect against
legal claims.
If used properly, trust law can prove a
wonderful tool to manage competing
concerns that naturally arise in the context of cases involving second marriages
and live-in lovers.
Mark F. Winn, J.D., Master of Laws
(LL.M.) in estate planning, is a local trust,
asset protection, probate and estate planning
attorney. www.mwinnesq.com
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The Hilton Head Sun
HEALTH
Care tips for treating
sensitive skin
By Oswald Lightsey Mikell
CONTRIBUTOR
Sensitive skin is a common complaint
that can result in redness and a sense of
tight, burning or stinging skin immediately after being exposed to irritants –
such as soaps or cosmetics.
Skin redness (erythema) might occur
very quickly and only last minutes, while
repeated stress can cause the redness to
persist.
Certain individuals are more prone to
sensitive skin, such as people with dry
skin, eczema, dermatitis and rosacea.
Children and the elderly are more apt to
experience skin sensitivity.
Q: What is sensitive skin?
A: Many people say they have sensitive skin because skin care products or
household products that contact their
skin cause stinging, burning, redness or
tightness. Or they say they have it
because, even though they have no visible effects after contact with a product, it
always makes their skin feel uncomfortable. But here is what dermatologists
look for when diagnosing sensitive skin:
• Skin reactions such as pustules,
skin bumps, or skin erosion
• Very dry skin
• A tendency toward blushing and
skin flushing
Q: How do I know if I have sensitive skin?
A: The best way to find out if you
have sensitive skin – or whether something else is causing your skin condition
– is to consult a dermatologist.
Q: What are some tips for sensitive
skin care, especially on my face?
A: Specific guidelines are lacking, but
here are a few tips:
• Always start a new skin product by
applying it to only a small area of skin,
and gradually increase the amount
applied if the product is tolerated.
• Read the labels of products used on
the skin to identify possible triggers.
• Use sun protection measures.
Staying out of the sun or wearing protective sunscreen might be critical for
reducing skin sensitivity, particularly for
those who are prone to sunburn or who
freckle easily.
• Those with sensitive skin might
consider avoiding makeup with too
many ingredients (10 or more ingredients are usually considered too many).
Also, throw out old makeup, use silicone-based foundation, use a face
powder with few preservatives, and
avoid waterproof makeup, as these
require solvent to remove.
Earth-toned eye shadow tends to
cause fewer reactions than dark colors,
while black eyeliner and mascara appear
to be safer than other cosmetics.
Meanwhile, liquid eyeliner might contain
latex, which could lead to an allergic
reaction, so pencil eyeliner is a good
alternative.
• Avoid fragranced products, those
with methylparaben or butylparaben as
preservatives, antibacterial or deodorant
ingredients, alcohol, retinoids, or alphahydroxy acids.
Some conditions like rosacea might
lead to facial redness and irritation.
Q: Are skin care products labeled
“hypoallergenic” safer for sensitive
skin?
A: Hypoallergenic skin care products
are not necessarily safer for sensitive skin.
There are no federal standards governing
manufacturers’ use of the term “hypoallergenic.” So it can mean whatever a particular company wants it to mean.
If you are suffering with sensitive skin,
call a dermatologist.
Dr. Oswald Lightsey Mikell, certified by
the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, is
the owner of Dermatology Associates of the
Lowcountry.
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HEALTH
Different types of pink eye
require different treatments
By Caroline Bundrick
CONTRIBUTOR
Many of us have experienced one of
our eyes becoming suddenly red and irritated. Sometimes it can be easy to pinpoint the cause; maybe something got
into the eye or you were unable to dodge
your toddler’s finger as it darted into your
eye.
However, the redness often comes
about with no obvious inciting factor.
We see many patients who come into
the office thinking they might have pink
eye.
What is pink eye, and what causes it?
Pink eye is actually a rather broad
term that encompasses a variety of conditions. What immediately comes to mind
when most people think of pink eye is
something called bacterial conjunctivitis.
This is an acute infection; the eye is
red, the eyelids are often swollen, and
there is a whitish-yellowish discharge
present. Bacterial conjunctivitis is much
more common in children than adults
and is easily spread by physical touch.
The conjunctiva is a clear tissue that
lies on top of the sclera, the white part of
the eye. When it is inflamed, you have
“conjunctivitis.”
A bacterial infection is just one thing
that can cause this. You can also have a
“pink eye” that is a response to a viral
infection and is fittingly called viral conjunctivitis. This might occur at the same
time as, or right after having, a common
cold.
Viral conjunctivitis signs and symptoms are very similar to those of bacterial
conjunctivitis: The eye is red and the eyelids might be swollen.
The eye will tend to tear a lot with a
viral conjunctivitis and feel scratchy or
irritated.
Both viral and bacterial forms might
spread from one eye to the second eye
within a few days, and we always recommend washing hands, towels, pillowcases, etc.
A third cause of a “pink eye” is an
allergic conjunctivitis. This condition
looks a lot like a viral conjunctivitis, with
a red eye, swollen eyelids and a watery
discharge.
However, the distinguishing factor is
often itching of the eye itself. This can
range in severity and can be caused by a
variety of allergens.
These are just a few of many causes of
a “pink eye,” and they are all treated differently.
Pinning down the cause of a “pink
eye” can be difficult, and it is always a
good idea to pay your eye care professional a visit any time you develop a red,
irritated eye.
Caroline Bundrick, O.D. is an
optometrist practicing at Darling Eye
Center, with offices in Bluffton and on Hilton
Head Island.
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HEALTH
Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference
By Karen Doughtie
CONTRIBUTOR
“There is little difference in people, but
that little difference makes a big difference.
The little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative.”
– W. Clement Stone
I have been working with a caregiver
– let’s call her Ann – for about three
years. When Ann first came to Memory
Matters with her husband, she was so
positive, so effervescent.
She always had a peaceful aura,
engaged other caregivers and seemed to
give them hope. She enjoyed life’s simple
pleasures, having an ice cream cone with
her husband, taking a walk, or sharing a
joke.
Secretly I wanted to be her. I wanted
her inner beauty.
Two years later, she is like a different
person; she is resentful about being a
caregiver, angry, abrupt, and she openly
complains about most anything.
What happened to her? How can she
regain some of her happiness?
Just a few weeks ago Ann said she was
ready to run away. This really discouraged me and left me thinking about what
Memory Matters could do to help her
regain some sense of happiness.
We could offer support, resources,
help her with arrangements for respite
care to allow some time for her to
recharge. Maybe her husband could
attend the day program more often.
But what would really help Ann? The
answer? Only Ann can really help Ann.
Is caregiving for someone with
dementia easy? No. Life gives us lemons,
and we have to learn to make lemonade,
lemon bars, lemon pound cake – heck,
anything with lemons.
And again, it all comes back to attitude.
Let’s end by reflecting on these
encouraging words by Charles Swindoll:
“The longer I live, the more I realize
the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to
me, is more important than facts. It is
more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances,
than failures, than successes, than what
other people think or say or do.
“It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or
break a company, a church, a home. The
remarkable thing is that we have a choice
every day regarding the attitude we will
embrace for that day.
“We cannot change our past…we
cannot change the fact that people will
act in a certain way. We cannot change
the inevitable. The only thing we can do
is play on the one string we have, and
that is our attitude…
“I am convinced that life is 10 percent
what happens to me and 90 percent how
I react to it. And so it is with you…we
are in charge of our attitudes.”
If you need Memory Matters, call and
speak with one of our dementia care specialists. Maybe, just maybe, we can help
improve your attitude as a caregiver. Call
us at 843-842-6688 or visit our website
www.memory-matters.org.
Karen Doughtie is assistant director of
Memory Matters, serving Bluffton and
Hilton Head. [email protected]
Feb. 3, 2016
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HOME TECHNOLOGY
Latest speakers provide
ultimate audio experience
By Carlos Ramos
CONTRIBUTOR
When looking for a high fidelity experience, every component plays a critical
role, whether it be the amp, digital
analog converter, or various cables.
Perhaps the most glamorous of all the
components are speakers.
Most likely to be seen when walking
into a space, as well as the final component between your music source and
your ears, these are usually in the forefront of an audio equipment purchase,
with many buyers choosing a set of
speakers, and then selecting the right
components to amplify and push music
to them.
When choosing, we must take into
consideration what specific function the
speakers will serve. Are they for indoor
or outdoor use?
Are they for ambient music, a surround sound theatre experience, or critical listening to your favorite recording
artists and their latest releases?
By looking at speakers applied to the
ambient scenario, we can also cover the
question of “indoor or outdoor.”
If your goal is to have your favorite
music while lounging by the pool, consideration of the impact the elements will
have on your speakers is of primary
importance.
Bowers and Wilkins has tackled the
issues of rain, heat, and more with the
AM-1 Architectural Monitor, a weatherproof speaker designed for wall
mounting, with cast aluminum wall
brackets that allow 110-degree rotation
from their center.
These speakers are constructed with
an auxiliary bass radiator to the rear,
offering exceptional bass response while
still allowing the housing to be sealed.
For indoor ambient music, B&W
offers a wide range of in-ceiling speakers
in the CI 600 series. Featuring magnetic
Bowers and Wilkins speakers are not only
stylish, but also provide superior sound quality
in many applications.
grills for a tight fit to sheet rock surface,
these low-profile speakers not only blend
into any environment, but with Kevlar
cone bass-midrange drivers and Nautilus
swirl-loaded aluminum dome tweeter
that pivots, these speakers can also be
used in home theatre applications.
While the speakers described so far
provide a superior experience, Bowers
and Wilkins’ technology gets the best
opportunity to shine with speakers in
bookshelf or floor-standing formats.
Whether for critical listening or incorporating the speakers into a surround
sound system, features like Decoupled
Double Dome aluminum tweeters set the
B&W sound well above the pack.
Seen in the CM series, this tweeter
design allows for accurate reproduction
of highs while preventing audible distortion.
B&W 800 series floor-standing
speakers break the mold with Diamond
tweeters, Kevlar drivers and matrix
vented-box system, all designed to provide the audio experience of a lifetime.
Ultimately, when it comes to speakers,
hearing is believing.
Visit your local audio-video integrator
to discuss your audio needs and to get an
earful of just how amazing your audio
system can be.
Carlos Ramos is the sales and marketing
manager with Custom Audio Video in
Bluffton.
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FASHION
Southern style: A Northerner’s guide to fitting in seamlessly
By Jessica Sferlazzo
CONTRIBUTOR
Chances are, most of “y’all” reading
this article are from up North. And, if
you’re like me, when you first moved to
the South, you had some style questions.
Sperry’s? Why are boat shoes being
worn on land?
Why does everyone wear sunglasses
around their necks?
Why is everything monogrammed?
After a while, I grew to love some of
these styles, especially “popping my
collar.” Don’t judge; it was 2004 and I
was in college.
So if you are a brand new transplant
to the South, what are some Southern
styles you can easily adopt? I would start
with monogramming.
Chances are, you already have something in your closet that could be monogrammed. A large tote, beach bag, or
even a vest are great items that you can
monogram. It gives your accessory a special flare that it may not have had before.
Pearls are another accessory you can
easily add to your wardrobe. A strand of
long pearls will add pizazz to even the
most basic outfit.
Or, go bold and pair a chunky pearl
statement necklace with a plain white
collared shirt and jeans for a chic, effortless look.
If you’re not sure about either of those
options, choose a pair of big bold pearl
stud earrings. These are the epitome of
Southern style.
If pearls aren’t your thing, choose a
statement stud like a sweet pineapple or
flower to add a dash of sweetness to your
look. Pineapples on jewelry, scarves and
even handbags is a trend that I am really
liking right now. Pineapples are the icon
for Southern hospitality, so if you are
wearing them in any type of accessory,
you will exude warmth and kindness.
Lastly, there are some smaller accessories that will ease your transition. A
classic pair of Ray Ban “wayfarers” or
“aviators” will complete any Southern
preppy look. Colored, mirrored lenses
are very big right now.
Boot socks are another fun trend, usually topped off with lace. They add just a
little something to complete your look,
some you can even monogram!
The South is also synonymous with
outdoor sports – such as football, fishing
and equestrian events. Make sure your
fan-favorite attire or swag includes a fun
colored, insulated tumbler or koozie that
you can easily carry in your purse.
Whether you choose a combination of
these tips I’ve suggested, or focus on just
one, they’re sure to help you ease your
transition into the Southern scene. So
cheers, y’all, and wear that Southern
charm!
Jessica Sferlazzo is a fashion merchandiser and general manager of the Spartina
449 flagship store in Bluffton. www.facebook
.com/spartina449fs
Feb. 3, 2016
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Prep holds 50th year Jubilee
In celebration of Hilton Head
Preparatory School’s 50th anniversary
year, all Hilton Head Prep alumni, current and past faculty, staff, students, parents, grandparents, friends and members
of the community are invited to attend
the 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee to
be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Joseph B.
Fraser, Jr. Field House on Prep’s campus.
The Dueling Piano pair Hudson and
Saleeby, who have been entertaining
audiences throughout the country for
more than 20 years with their outstanding vocals, and spontaneous, enter-
taining presentation, will perform.
The event will include a three-course
dinner, and live and silent auctions will
raise funds in support of student scholarships and faculty development.
The school marked the beginning of
its 50th year this summer. The celebration will culminate at the closing of
school ceremony in May.
For more information call Nadine
Mooers, director of the annual fund and
events, at 843-715-8536 or
[email protected]. For more information, visit www.hhprep.org.
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WELLNESS
Five natural ingredients
for at-home skin care
By Lindsey Spargur
CONTRIBUTOR
You don’t have to spend a lot of
money on skin care. Mother Nature created everything you need to keep your
skin in wonderful condition.
Fine-grain sea salt makes a terrific
all-body treatment to remove dead skin
cells, balance moisture and pull toxins
from pores. Rich in potassium and magnesium, it can reduce stress, tension and
ease sore muscles.
To use, wet your skin and lightly massage the salts over your body. Leave them
on for a few minutes, then rinse. Try
adding them to a warm bath and soaking
for 10-15 minutes.
Apple cider vinegar is a great natural
astringent and helps to balance the skin's
PH, remove dirt, kill bacteria and promote circulation. Always dilute it.
After cleansing and before moisturizing, mix one part vinegar to three parts
water and apply to your face with a
cotton ball. No need to rinse.
Coconut oil is an amazing body
moisturizer and facial cleanser. Naturally
antibacterial and antifungal, it helps heal
rashes, scars, infections and acne. Apply
to your body and leave on for 20 minutes, then shower off.
To cleanse very dry facial skin, apply a
small amount to wet hands and rub in
circular motion over the face. Rinse with
warm water. Note: Coconut oil may clog
pores if your skin is normal or oily.
Extra virgin olive oil, rich in vita-
mins, minerals and natural fatty acids, is
excellent for sensitive skin. This antioxidant-rich oil minimizes the appearance
of wrinkles and fine lines, nourishes and
protects the skin from sun damage.
Use a small amount on your face or
hair.
Honey is soothing, moisturizing, and
helps kill bacteria. Try these excellent
homemade facial mask recipes:
• Honey mask for acne-prone skin
Mix 3 tsp. raw honey with 1/2 tsp.
cinnamon. Apply and leave on for 10-30
minutes. When rinsing, gently massage
your face in circles for a light exfoliation.
• Honey mask for dry skin
Mix 1 tsp. each of mashed avocado,
plain whole milk yogurt and raw honey.
Spread the mixture over your face and
wait for 20-30 minutes before rinsing.
Avocado and yogurt are deeply moisturizing, and the lactic acid in yogurt
smoothes, refines pores and stimulates
collagen production.
• Honey mask for sensitive skin
Mix 2 tsp. raw honey with 1 tsp. aloe
vera gel. Apply and leave on for 10-20
minutes.
For personalized advice, including
skin analysis, mini facial and “do’s and
don’ts” of buying organic and natural,
schedule a consultation with a skin care
professional.
Lindsey Spargur is the owner and esthetician of Healthy Skin By Lin, located within
the Just Be Centre in Bluffton Village.
[email protected]; www.JustBe
Centre.com
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WELLNESS
Love languages important
in expressing feelings
By Helene Stoller
CONTRIBUTOR
Valentine’s Day presents an optimal
opportunity to
improve communication with one’s
romantic partner.
With our fastpaced lifestyles, we
often unintentionally
neglect our primary
relationships for the
Helene Stoller
many other competing demands on our time – jobs, children, friends, and hobbies – leading to
the languishing of love.
Moreover, the manner in which we
express our loving feelings to our partners might not be received as intended
by our partners because of different “love
languages.”
It’s as if we are saying “I love you” in a
foreign language; our partners don’t
understand our meaning.
Therapist-author Gary Chapman,
Ph.D., described five “love languages” in
his popular book of the same name.
We typically express love to our partners in the way we prefer to have love
expressed to us, which works well for
couples that have the same love languages.
But using one’s own preferred love
language(s) with a partner with different
love language preferences could result in
the partner not feeling loved – and not
even knowing why.
The love languages Chapman
describes are acts of service (doing
helpful things for your partner without
being asked, such as preparing dinner
before your partner gets home), quality
time (spending dedicated time with your
partner doing things you both enjoy),
gifts (things purchased or made with
your partner’s tastes in mind), words of
affirmation (recognition or praise for
your partner), and physical touch (handholding, cuddling, love-making).
While couples might use each of the
love languages at different times, the
most preferred and-or frequently used
love languages are considered the primary love languages.
My husband and I both prefer acts of
service and quality time as our primary
love languages, so it is relatively easy for
each of us to meet the other’s love
needs.
On the other hand, Sally and Fred
are a fictional couple whose relationship
is fraught with squabbles because neither partner feels truly loved by the
other.
Fred shows his love for Sally by
buying her expensive gifts (e.g., jewelry),
which she puts in her drawer and doesn’t
wear.
What she really wants is to spend a
romantic evening at Palmetto Bluff,
because her primary love languages are
quality time and affectionate touch.
Fred feels unloved because Sally
doesn’t wear his loving gifts, and Sally
feels unloved because she thinks that
Fred is inattentive to her needs.
Over time, their love languishes.
Even if your love languages differ from
those of your romantic partner, you can
build a bridge over the love language gap
by discussing your love language preferences; you can even make a guessing
game out of it.
Most importantly, once you know the
love language preferences of your
partner, use those love languages rather
than your own, if different, to express
your love for your partner, and watch
your romantic relationship blossom as
your partner feels truly loved by you.
Helene Stoller, Psy.D., licensed psychologist, is the non-practicing owner of
Psychological & Counseling Associates of the
Lowcountry, LLC in Bluffton.
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WELLNESS
Vaginal rejuvenation offers
multiple benefits
By E. Ronald Finger
CONTRIBUTOR
In 2014, labiaplasty, or rejuvenation
of the vaginal area, was among the procedures that showed the largest growth
in volume on a year-over-year basis,
according to the American Society of
Plastic Surgery. In fact, the numbers of
procedures for vaginal rejuvenation are
increasing every year, and it has become
accepted as a mainstream category.
While one segment of women gets
these procedures to improve their sex
lives and the appearance of their private
parts post-childbirth or with advanced
aging, others are more concerned with
functional issues, including incontinence
and discomfort.
Loosening of the vaginal area is
caused by stretching in the diameter of
the vagina and surrounding tissues when
pelvic muscles become stretched or
weakened due to aging, hormonal
changes and especially vaginal deliveries.
In fact, all women who have given birth
vaginally experience stretching of their
vaginal tissues.
The ThermiVa is based on the “science of heat,” in that heating the tissues
to a certain temperature definitely
tightens the collagen and elastin in the
heated tissue. The ThermiVa treatments
use radiofrequency to gently heat the tis-
sues to rejuvenate collagen, without discomfort or downtime.
A recent study documented multiple
benefits for those complaining of vaginal
laxity. Usually three treatments are recommended at one-month intervals for
maximum results. The treatments are
non-painful and have been equated to a
hot stone massage and are, in fact, quite
comfortable. The treatment consists of
passing the probe over the labia majora,
the labia minora, and intra-vaginally,
tightening all of the tissues treated.
Unlike other types of treatments, such
as lasers or surgery, there is no recovery
time. Benefits that can be expected are: 1.
Tightening of all of the vaginal tissues; 2.
Diminished or elimination of urinary
incontinence; and 3. More normal secretions from the vagina, thus less painful
intercourse, called dysperunia.
The ThermiVA, like other Thermi
treatments, uses a specially designed
probe to deliver the heat to the specific
vaginal area to be treated, and it monitors the exact temperature being delivered. Temperature is critical for the
shrinkage of tissue. There is no local
anesthesia needed for the ThermiVA and
no recovery time.
E. Ronald Finger, MD, FACS is a board
certified plastic surgeon and medical director
for Savannah Antiaging and Rejuvenation
Center. www.fingerandassociates.com
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Holistic classes held at Just Be Centre
The holistic practitioners at Just Be
Centre in Bluffton will be holding a
variety of events during February that all
take place at the Centre, 159 State St. in
Bluffton Village. For full details visit
www.justbecentre.com.
Dwanna Paul, trance medium, will
hold the following events:
• Mediumship Development to help
participants identify and strengthen their
psychic gifts on Feb. 4, 11 and 18 at 7
p.m. Cost is $40.
• Circle of Lights, on communicating
with spirits, Feb. 6, 13 and 27 at 7 p.m.
Cost is $40.
• Alternative Super Bowl Sunday, Feb.
7 at 7 p.m. Participants will share stories
and explore topics including spirits,
UFOs, healing, Sasquatch and more.
Donations appreciated.
• Angels of Light Healing Service, for
emotional and physical healing, on Feb.
9 and 23 at 7 p.m. Donations appreciated. Call 972-735-8188 to register.
Sarah Mastriani-Levi, Director of
Nutrition, will be holding a Spiritual
Sexuality & Healthy Aphrodisiacs talk
on Feb. 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Cost is
$15. RSVP at 843-757-7512.
Essential Oils for Natural Health
Solutions will be held from 1 to 3 p.m.
Feb. 10 with Julez Weinberg, certified
health coach and essential oils specialist,
and Meredith Kelly, licensed massage
therapist and certified AromaTouch facilitator.
The two will compare and contrast
modern medicine with nature’s gifts.
Attendees can learn about certified pure
therapeutic-grade essential oils and how
to use them to support emotional and
physical well-being. RSVP at 843-2278812.
Monday Guided Meditation is held
each week from 9 to 9:30 a.m. A $5
donation is suggested; walk-ins welcome.
Gentle Power Yoga with Janine Cole is
offered every Thursday from 9 to 9:30
a.m. Cost is $10. RSVP at 843-3683545.
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SPORTS
Trouble with your serve? Chin up – it’ll get better
By Lou Marino
CONTRIBUTOR
Question: How many times have you,
your doubles partner, opponent(s) or
someone on the court next to you missed
a serve and said, “Head up!” immediately
after?
I’ll bet it’s a commonly heard selfinstruction, trying to fix something that
likely causes a majority of service faults.
All the strokes or shots in tennis have
many elements in common to execute
them successfully. To name a few: balance, posture, staying relaxed, transferring weight forward, eye-to-ball-to-racquet-hand coordination, etc.
When played correctly, tennis is one
of the most gracefully coordinated and
choreographed of sports.
Ah, but then there’s the serve.
Unique because it’s the only shot that
a player is in complete control of, it’s also
the toughest shot to learn,
having much more involved
than firing it like a cannon or
just trying to get it in. Making
it a good one can, as John
McEnroe says, “pay dividends”
quickly.
Although the serve starts
with a good toss of the ball by
your “off hand,” by focusing on
keeping your chin up and
having it stay lined up with the
tossed ball through contact,
your serve consistency will be
greatly improved.
Another aspect of the
service motion that helps to
achieve this is to point at the
ball with your off hand through
contact: line up your chin,
pointing fingers extended and ball to and
through racquet contact.
A couple of other benefits to “chin-
up into the ball.
It also helps the shoulders and hips to
stay in alignment, allowing an optimum
transfer of energy from the legs and hips,
through the core and back, to the shoulders and hitting arm.
This is the same energy transfer for
groundstrokes, starting with the legs and
hips, through the core and back, to the
shoulders and hitting arm, except that
the head has to stay down and still
through contact.
So, if you’ve been having trouble with
your serve, be positive, keep it simple –
and keep your chin up. It’ll get better. If
it doesn’t, contact me and I’ll show you
how to use the “Italian salute” to make it
work. (Just kidding, but some of my students know what this refers to.)
up”: When starting the service motion,
getting your chin up can help you load
up your weight on the back foot to push
Lou Marino is a USPTA Cardio & Youth
Tennis coach who lives and teaches in the
greater Bluffton-Hilton Head Island area.
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SENIORS
Attention baby boomers: What’s your retirement plan?
By Joe Agee
CONTRIBUTOR
Have you ever noticed how fast time
flies? It seems the
older you get, the
faster days turn into
weeks, into years, into
decades.
This article is
meant to enlighten
those fortunate folks
born between 1946
Joe Agee
and 1965.
Baby boomers are now somewhere
between 50 and 70, so a percentage have
already retired and sailed off into the
sunset. They’re enjoying the fruits of all
those years of hard work by traveling,
playing golf and tennis and visiting
family, etc.
For those baby boomers who weren’t
financially devastated by the recession of
2008-2011 and still have significant
assets in their 401(k) or retirement
account, many options will be available
when it comes to planning for senior
retirement.
However, many boomers fall shockingly short when it comes to having a
nest egg that will provide the lifestyle
most are accustomed to.
Saving money in today’s world has
become a serious challenge for a number
of reasons. Consumerism trumps conservative behavior as the “must have now”
mindset justifies why we spend today
and roll the dice on what tomorrow
might bring.
Here’s the question: Will your retirement savings, along with your retirement
income, be enough to enable you to
retire as you wish? If not, is there time to
do something about it?
Don’t spend a fortune on lottery
tickets or camp out in Atlantic City,
because chances of your financial picture
improving will only get bleaker. Most of
the boomers are still working, so there’s
still time to invest and save.
What is required is a change in
behavior, which means redirect superfluous consumption with honest evaluations of what you need vs. what you
want. Focus on need.
Local continuing care retirement com-
munities (CCRC’s), each with a skilled
nursing facility, require a buy-in and have
financial guidelines that must be met
(annual income and liquid assets) for
membership. Those independent-living
communities that include assisted living
are typically month-to-month rentals
(some require a three-month minimum)
with no financial qualifications required.
In the next 10 to 15 years, as baby
boomers become more elderly, they will
be considering different retirement communities. CCRC buy-in’s will still be part
of the Lowcountry landscape, but no
doubt there will be a number of rental
options offered, whether it’s independent
exclusively or independent and assisted
living, to accommodate that market segment that is unable to qualify financially
for membership in a CCRC community.
Joe Agee is the marketing and sales
director for The Seabrook of Hilton Head.
www.TheSeabrook.com
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SENIORS
Does your elder loved one
need help at home?
By Rachel Carson
CONTRIBUTOR
For most people, the word “home”
conjures up good feelings of safety,
warmth and love. Nearly 90 percent of
seniors say that home is where they want
to be.
One of the reasons for wanting to stay
home is fear of the potential loss of independence. They want to maintain their
lifestyle.
They don’t want to be dependent, so
they deny their need for assistance and
might make poor decisions that negatively impact their health and safety.
It is important to look for signs that
these seniors might need help. If these
warning signs are ignored, it could very
well lead to the kind of dependence they
are trying to avoid.
Warning signs can be divided into
three categories: Physical symptoms and
mental or emotional changes, loss of
attention, or environmental clues.
Physical or emotional changes
might be:
• Persistent fatigue and loss of energy
• Loss of interest in their usual social
activities or hobbies
• A major change in mood or attitude
• Difficulty getting up, standing,
decreased balance or unsteady walking
• Loss of weight or diminished
appetite
Loss of attention:
• Changes in physical appearance and
hygiene
• Diminished driving skills, poor car
maintenance
• Difficulty concentrating or memory
loss
• Poor judgment
Environmental changes could be:
• Poor housekeeping and lack of
home maintenance
• Spoiled or expired food in refrigerator, freezer or drawers
• Evidence of spilled food, soiled
carpet, clutter
• Stacks of mail or unpaid bills
• Loose towel rods from pulling up to
stand
All the above are clues that the senior
needs assistance to remain at home. So
what do you do about your concerns?
1. Share your concerns with your
loved one.
2. Encourage a medical checkup.
Determine if he or she is taking medications as ordered and drinking lots of
water to avoid dehydration.
3. Do a safety check of the home to
avoid falls. Do adaptations need to be
made, especially in the kitchen and bathroom?
If your loved one is having difficulty
with household tasks, personal
grooming, preparing meals, housekeeping or needs transportation, consider home care services to help them
remain in their home where they really
want to be.
Let your loved one know you are
acting out of concern and trying to help
them maintain independence.
Community services to deliver meals
may be available. In some areas neighbors help neighbors through volunteers
who provide occasional transportation or
weekly “check-in” calls. The home safety
check on www.caregiverstress.com is also
a great resource.
When you care about someone, you
don’t want to recognize diminishing
capacities. Be her advocate and protect
her from falls, hazards, medication
errors, anything harmful. After all, if she
was your child you would certainly make
sure she was safe and healthy. Why not
do the same for your senior loved ones?
Rachel Carson, Certified Senior Advisor,
is the owner of Home Instead Senior Care
serving The Lowcountry since 1997.
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in small packages.
The same is true
about small ads.
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for as little as $48.
Call 757-9507.
Feb. 3, 2016
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HOME
Consider these trends for remodeling a dated bathroom
By Andrea Antunes McGilton
CONTRIBUTOR
Seems like everyone’s got a theory
about what’s hot and what’s not. Here are
some hot bathroom trends to choose
from:
Bathroom remodeling. Remodeling
itself is a hot trend as homeowners
update their homes for personal use or
resale. Enhance your pleasure and the
value of your home by adding stone and
tile to dated baths.
Smart technology. High tech is definitely “in” in the bathroom, applied to
showers, showerheads, sound systems,
lighting and water-saving fixtures.
Showers can now be programmed to
save water, play music, pulse at a certain
speed and rhythm, and accommodate
Bluetooth and video systems.
Vessel sinks and trough sinks.
Decorative vessel sinks that sit on top of
tile. Whatever
sink you
choose, under
mount is the
most popular
installation.
Shower
seats and grab
bars. Once
thought of as a
special amenity
for seniors,
shower seats
and grab bars
are good for
everyone who
P H OTO C O U RT E S Y D I S T I N C T I V E G R A N I T E A N D M A R B L E
wants a little
Stylish free-standing tubs are a hot trend going into 2016.
extra security.
stone counters are stylish and dramatic.
Freestanding tubs. Tubs are now
A trough sink is big enough for two and
considered design elements and can be
styled for contemporary consumers.
dramatic focal points that draw the eye.
Square sinks. Square or rectangle,
Instead of building tubs into walls, tubs
these sinks are modern, clean and versaof all shapes and sizes are just placed on
the floor, inside or outside of the shower.
Open shelving. Cabinets are not necessarily the only solution for bathroom
storage. Open shelving allows you to display lushly rolled towels and toiletries in
an artful and convenient way. Perhaps a
combination of open shelving and cabinets is the way to go.
Trendy colors. White and white-onwhite will always be at the top of the
popularity list. It works for modern, contemporary, traditional or transitional
designs and with every accent color and
decorative motif.
Gray is a close second as a base for
colorful accents and designs. Black and
white is always trendy. And beige will
continue its decline as a color that can
easily look dated.
Andrea Antunes McGilton is project
manager at Distinctive Granite and Marble,
with showrooms in Okatie; Lady’s Island;
Pooler, Ga., and on Hilton Head Island.
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GROUPS & GATHERINGS
Civic Clubs
• American Legion Post 185: 11:30 a.m. last
Thursday, Aunt Chiladas East Street Cafe, 60 Pope Ave. Al
Wattay, 681-4960 or [email protected]
• American Legion Auxiliary: 2nd Monday, 7 p.m.
Rose Hill Plantation Club, 4 Clubhouse Dr.
• Democratic Club of Beaufort County, South of
the Broad: Second Tuesday, Luncheon, noon-2 p.m., Golf
Club at Indigo Run. $15. John Giles, 689-3006, president
@scdemclub.com. www.scdemclub.org
• Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head: 1st and 3rd
Tuesdays, 8 a.m. Golf Club at Indigo Run. Mike Stauffer,
816-7280. www.hiltonheadkiwanis.com
• Military Officers Association of America,
Hilton Head area chapter. 1st Weds. 1 p.m. Country Club
of Hilton Head. www.hhimoaa.org
• Palmetto Kiwanis Club: Wednesdays, noon,
Reilley’s South, Greenwood Dr. Phil Kiser, 842-6615.
• Rotary Club of Hilton Head: 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sea Pines Country Club, 30 Governor’s Rd.
Hilton Head. 686-4100. hiltonheadrotary.org
• Rotary Club of Hilton Head - Sunset: 6:30 p.m.
Monday, Yacht Club of Hilton Head, Palmetto Bay Marina.
• Hilton Head Noon Lions Club: Second and
fourth Wednesday, Country Club of Hilton Head. Bob
Montgomery, 682-4838.
• Unanimity Masonic Lodge #418. 2nd Monday,
6:30 p.m. St. Andrew By-The-Sea Methodist Church, 20
Pope Ave. Hilton Head. James Barron, 341-5513.
• Van Landingham Rotary Club: 8 a.m. Tuesday,
Golf Club at Indigo Run. www.vanlandinghamrotary.com
• VFW: Call Joe Viens, 757-2757.
General
• Arts & Cultural Council of Hilton Head, 3rd
Thursday, 9:15 a.m. Heritage Library, 852 William Hilton
Pkwy. Iva Welton, 671-4865, [email protected]
• Camera Club of Hilton Head: 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 2 Mathews Ct., HIlton
Head. www.cchhi.net
• Christian Fishing Association 247-0241 or
www.christianfishingassociation.org, or stuartg@christian
fishingassociation.org.
• Drinking Liberally: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 5:30
p.m., various locations. www.hiltonhead@drinking
liberally.org.
• Heritage Library History & Genealogy Center,
852 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. Mon.-Tues., Thurs.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3
p.m. Linda Piekut, 686-6560. www.heritagelib.org
• Hilton Head Island Garden Club: Seeking new
members. Kathy Tiso, 715-1508 or [email protected]
• Island Singles, social activities for mature singles.
Jane Tapia, 785-5724. www.hiltonheadislandsingles.com
• Island Writers’ Network, first Monday, Heritage
Library, 852 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. www.iwn-hhi.org or call
Sansing McPherson, 682-8250.
• Italian-American Club of HH, 12:15 p.m.
Thursdays, Flora’s Cafe, South Island Square, 841 Wm.
Hilton Pkwy. John De Cecco, president, 401-524-1416.
• Lifelong Learning of Hilton Head Island, 2016
Winter-Spring semester begins Feb. 8. Class schedule and
registration at www.lifelonglearninghhi.org or 843-8428250. www. facebook.com/Lifelonglearninghhi
• Lowcountry Civil War Round Table: Second
Wednesday, Sept. to May (no Dec. mtg.) 6:45 p.m. at
Bluffton H.S. auditorium. Joe Roney, 838-4972.
• Lowcountry Professional Women’s
Networking Group, 3rd Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. luncheon,
Oldfield Club. Danielle Jeffcoat, 815-4054.
• Lowcountry Property Management
Association, third Tuesday, noon, Country Club of Hilton
Head. 785-3447. [email protected]
• Military Officers Association of America
(MOAA) HH Chapter, board meeting, 1st Wednesday,
1 p.m. Country Club of Hilton Head. 843-815-4106.
• National Active & Retired Federal Employees
(NARFE)-Hilton Head-Bluffton Chapter 2258: First
Tuesday (Sept-June) 11:30 a.m., Golden Corral, 1196
Fording Island Rd., Bluffton. Bob Chase, 705-6125.
• Opera Lovers of Hilton Head, 2nd Wednesday,
1 p.m. Oct.-May. Prisca Bagnell, 843-715-2610.
• Toastmasters: Fast Trackers Club, 7:45 a.m.
Fridays, Palmetto Electric Community Room, 111 Mathews
Dr. www.toastmastershhi.com
• U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Uniformed, all-volunteer component of USCG. Hal Blaisdell, 705-5424.
• Widows and Widowers (WOW), 3rd Thursday, 7
pm, All Saints Episcopal, 3001 Meeting St. Marilyn, 689-5378.
Health and Fitness
• Chain Gang Bicycle Club. Comfortable rides followed by lunch. Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. Sue. Bogacz 6822018 or [email protected]
• Community Weight Loss Challenge. Ongoing 8wk program. Payouts for winners. 843-644-1991
• Healthcare Network Group: Third Thursday, 9
a.m., various locations. Jim Wogsland, 837-3100.
• Hilton Head Island Partner Dance Society. Tea
dances Sundays at 4 p.m., Pino Gelato, The Bridge Center.
Mike Nemeth, 609-731-3024 or [email protected].
• Hilton Head Island Ski Club. Monthly. TGIF, trips,
social events, for skiers and non-skiers. www.hiltonhead
skiclub.com
• Kickin’ Asphalt Bicycle Club: Saturday morning
rides for A, B and C level riders. www.kickinasphalt.info
• Lowcountry Vegan Community Outreach.
Various events. www.meetup.com/Lowcountry-Vegan
• Med-I-Assist: Free medical assistance for lowincome patients. Tues, Thurs. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 757-4818.
• PRC Running Club: Group runs, various times, locations. www.meetup.com/Palmetto-Running-Club.
• Sea Island Sea Kayakers: No experience, no gear,
no dues required. 684-3296.
• Senior Tennis: Thursdays, 9 a.m. [email protected]
• Volunteers in Medicine: 15 Northridge Dr., 6816612. www.vimclinic.org.
Support Groups
• Aging Gracefully: 11 a.m. 3rd Wednesday, various
locations. Leah Kidwell, 843-422-2612..
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting daily at YANA
Club, 107 Mathews Dr., Hilton Head. For schedule,
www.YANAClub.com.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: For meeting information
and locations call 785-2921 or (888) 534-0192 or en
Espanol 247-2713. www.area62.org.
• Al-Anon: Sunday, 6:30 p.m. YANA Club, 107
Mathews Dr.; Monday, Serenity AFG, 7 p.m. YANA Club;
Thursday, AFG (FROG), 7 p.m. St. Luke’s, 50 Pope Ave.;
Friday, Luncheon AFG, 12:15 p.m. YANA Club.
• Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group: 2nd
Wednesday, 2-4 p.m. NHC, 3039 Okatie Hwy. Stacy Floyd
or Heather Miller, 705-8220.
• As It Began Group, Alcoholics Anonymous:
1:30 p.m. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Thursday. YANA Club, 107
Mathews Dr. 290-2292
• Bereavement Support: Thursdays, 5 p.m.
Tidewater Hospice, 10 Buckingham Plantation Dr., Ste. A;
757-9388.
• Breastfeeding Support: Thursdays, 2:30 p.m.
Hilton Head Hospital. 689-8110.
• Breast Cancer Support: 1stt Thurs.10 a.m.
Bluffton- Okatie Outpatient Ctr. Pat Southworth, 705-5607
• Cancer Support: 3rd Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., BlufftonOkatie Outpatient Center. 815-4090.
• Caregiver Support: last Thursday, 10:30 a.m.
Emeritus at Palm Court, 48 Main St. Debbie, 368-0844.
• Caregiver Support: 3rd Tuesday, 11 a.m. Bloom
Hilton Head, 35 Beach City Rd. 338-1189.
• Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse (CODA):
5:30-7 p.m. Wed. in Bluffton/Hilton Head and 6-7 p.m.
Tues. in Beaufort. Childcare provided. 770-1070.
• Divorced/Separated Care Group: Wednesdays
7 p.m., Lowcountry Community Church. Brad 816-7722 or
Carol 422-0797. [email protected]; Mondays 7
p.m., Church of the Cross, Calhoun St. Linda 757-2661.
• Experiences in Aging Support Group: Twice
monthly, alternating between Bloom Hilton Head, 35
Beach City Rd.. and Bloom Bluffton, 800 Fording Island
Rd. Carly Wallace, 342-5599
• Emotions Anonymous: Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Call
252-917-7082 or 252-2479.
• Hearing Loss Association of America
Lowcountry: 3rd Tuesday, 2 p.m., except July, Aug. &
Dec. Bluffton-Okatie Outpatient Ctr. Laurette Del Pozzo
705-3088.
• Helping Parents Heal, for parents who have lost a
child, 2nd Sunday, 1-3 p.m., Seaquins Ballroom, 1300
Fording Island Rd., Bluffton. 201-233-6015
• HIV/AIDS Support: Free, confidential HIV testing,
counseling. Call 379-5600.
• Hospice Care of the Lowcountry Bereavement
Support: 2:30-4 p.m., 1st and 3rd Wednesdays,
Lowcountry Presbyterian, Simmonsville Rd. 706-2296.
• Literacy Center: Free adult basic literacy tutoring
instruction. 681-6655.
• Many Faces of Dementia: For families and caregivers of those with dementia. 2nd Monday, 10 a.m.
Bloom at Belfair, 60 Oak Forest Rd., Bluffton. 815-5350.
• Memory Matters: Dementia care support groups,
various focus, times. 117 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. 842-6688.
www.memory-matters.org
• Mental Health Association of Beaufort-Jasper
Counties Rendezvous Club: 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 6
p.m. on Hilton Head. 682-2900.
• MS Lowcountry Support: Betty, 757-4402.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Caregiver groups, 4th Tuesday, 10 a.m. Lowcountry
Presbyterian, general; NAMI Connection, NAMI office, 117
Wm. HIlton Pkwy., 681-2200.
• NAR-ANON: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Central Church,
975 Wm. Hilton Pkwy., Hilton Head. Kevin, 717-314-9704.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Monday/Tuesday/
Thursday, 6:15 p.m., First Baptist, Wednesday, 6:15 pm.,
Bluffton Library, Friday/Saturday 9 p.m., First Baptist.
• Pain Support Group: Mondays, 2 p.m. Church of
the Palms, Okatie. DeeAnn, 298-2900, 681-7830.
• Parkinson’s Disease Support: 3rd Thursday, 2:304 p.m. Memory Matters, 117 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. Adrienne
O’Neill, 836-2727; Ellen Forwalk, 681-3096. 4th Thursday,
1-3 p.m., Okatie Outpatient Ctr. 707-7520.
• Recovery Service: Addiction support. Tuesdays,
6:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall, St. Luke’s Methodist Church,
Hwy. 170, near back gate of Sun City. 705-7939.
• Survivors of Suicide (SOS) support: 6 p.m. 1st
Monday, First Presbyterian Church library, 540 Wm. Hilton
Pkwy. Vanessa Riley, 384-2901. [email protected]
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REAL ESTATE
Is buying real estate on Hilton Head a smart investment?
By Dee Gramoy
CONTRIBUTOR
There are many reasons why investing
in Hilton Head Island real estate makes
lots of sense. For starters, the return on
investment is better.
Why settle for 1 percent from your
bank, when you can get 9 percent or 10
percent from a good rental property?
Additionally, low interest rates, good
property values, and high rental demand
(both long-term and short-term),
enhance the Hilton Head investment
appeal. There are also many affordable
“buy for cash” real estate investment
opportunities on the island.
These days, when managing your
money, it is important to: invest in
income streams that give you a positive
cash flow, leverage your debt, control
your financial assets, and prepare to deal
with inflation.
Even though we might
not be in an inflationary
market right now, the cost
of goods and services are
going up. We are paying
more for food, utilities and
insurance, just to name a
few.
So earning more money
makes sense, and I believe
that it’s a good idea to add
residential rental real estate
to your investment portfolio.
Here are five reasons why buying
Hilton Head real estate is a smart investment:
1. Positive cash flow – An ongoing
income stream that pays for the property,
can be used to pay other expenses, and is
higher than bank earnings.
2. Increase asset value – Investing in
the right property allows you to buy
more assets with less money, multiply
asset value, and increase equity as loans
are paid down.
3. Guard against inflation – With
property values rising as inflation occurs,
real estate investments have been proven
to be a hedge against inflation.Í
4. Favorable tax advantages – Tax
benefits for real estate owners include:
mortgage interest deduction, depreciation acceleration, and deduction of
expenses related to managing the investment property(s).
5. Physical financial assets – Income
producing real estate is an asset that has
meaningful value. Both land and
building have value, and the income that
is produced has value to current and
future investors.
Here’s another thought. If you have
friends or relatives who are planning to
move here, while the interest rates are
still so low, why not buy now, rent the
property & retire later?
Important note: When investing in
real estate, I strongly suggest that you
obtain advice from your Realtor, attorney
and accountant or financial advisor.
Dee Gramoy is the broker-owner and a
top producing Realtor at Century 21 A Low
Country Realty. She loves living on Hilton
Head and working with buyers and sellers
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REAL ESTATE
How to get and keep good tenants in your rental home
By Carl Schroeder
CONTRIBUTOR
One of the most important measures
of the investment
value of your residential rental property is
the tenant you have in
it.
Good tenants will
take care of your
property and provide
an ongoing source of
Carl Schroeder
income. Bad tenants
can stop your cash flow, age your property faster and cause you to spend more
money sooner than later.
Tenant retention is also very important. When you lose a tenant, you lose
cash while your property is vacant.
Here are some suggestions for getting
good tenants:
1. Use Craig’s List to find renters. A
number of landlords that I have spoken
to indicated that they obtained great
results using Craig’s List. When you list
the rental property, include house photos
and detailed information – list the area
and not the address.
2. Don’t set rents too high. It’s best to
keep rents a bit below the market rate, to
attract a large pool of renters and find a
good tenant. Avoid scaring off good tenants by setting your rate too high.
3. Use a comprehensive rental application. Include an authorization to allow
a background check. CHECK all references. If an application is incomplete,
those renters may not be the right tenants for you.
If you need a package of South
Carolina appropriate documents I will
send you that complete package for free.
DO NOT use forms from the stationery
store or from an online source – they DO
NOT conform to the S.C. Landlord
Tenant act and will void the lease if you
have problems with your tenant.
Here are some tips for keeping good
tenants:
1. Use a South Carolina approved
lease. Ensure that all lease provisions are
clearly spelled out and that nothing pertaining to tenant and landlord obligations
is questionable. Don’t forget to include
the number of people allowed live in the
property and pet policy as well. See
number 3 above.
2. Set a reasonable rent (and negotiate a win-win financial arrangement). If
there is something extra that you want
the tenants to do, like yard maintenance
(and they are willing and able to do it),
consider reducing the rent accordingly.
But – be sure to check to make sure they
are doing what they agreed to do, such as
maintaining the yard.
3. Stay on top of the maintenance.
All properties will experience wear and
tear. If the tenant informs you of a
problem, don’t delay in responding.
When renters see that repairs are completed in a timely manner, they will be
more likely to take better care of your
property.
Be a good landlord. It is your responsibility to provide safe and well-maintained housing to your tenant. It’s the
right thing to, you’ll make more money
in the long run, and you will retain good
tenants.
Carl Schroeder, 2014 Hilton Head
Realtor of the Year, is a Realtor and associate
broker with Foundation Realty. He has been
serving the Hilton Head area since 1976.
[email protected].
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Feb. 3, 2016 • SECTION B
Volume 5, Issue 2
Piano
Palooza!
Alexandra Sharma
and Mark Maute
display the work in
progress on their
painted piano for the
upcoming
Piano Palooza.
See page 3B.
Photo by Jean Marie Coté
Classic thriller
“Mousetrap” at ACCC - 4B
Meet the Musician:
Bobby Ryder - 7B
Shore Notes hold
annual show - 9B
“Emerging Palette”
features 9 artists - 10B
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PERFORMING ARTS
Feb. 3
“An Evening of Folk Music,” music from the 1960s with sing-along,
6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Pkwy.,
Hilton Head Island. Featuring Rusty Floyd, Chad Martin, Laura
Sutton Floyd, Brian and Jan Fatzinger, Delbert Felix, Anneliza Itkor
and David Kimbell. Free. 843-681-3696
Feb. 3, 2016
Monthlong
At the Jazz Corner: Feb. 5-6, Davis Johnson and the Fabulous
Equinox Jazz Quintet; Feb. 12, Big Band vocalist Lynn Roberts with
The Bob Alberti Trio; Feb. 13, Rene Marie, Grammy nominated jazz
vocalist; Feb. 19-20, The Peter and Will Anderson Trio; Feb. 26-27,
Velvet Caravan. Doors open at 6 p.m. Concerts begin at 8 p.m.
Village at Wexford, C-1. 843-842-8620 or www.thejazzcorner.com
March 4-6
“Deathtrap,” by Coastal Stage
Productions, at Bluffton School of Dance &
Performing Arts, corner Persimmon and
Hornbeam streets, Bluffton. Tickets $18
adults, $15 seniors, students and military
in advance at www.BrownPaperTickets
.com or $20 at door. Group rates available.
912-656-1598.
Feb. 5
First Friday for Folk Music, presented by Savannah Folk Music
Society, 7:30-10 p.m. Stewart Hall, First Presbyterian Church, 520
Washington Ave., Savannah. Featuring Savannah Ceili Band and
2015 winners of the Youth Songwriting Competition. $5 minimum donation requested. www.savannahfolk.org
Feb. 9-28
Agatha Christie’s “Mousetrap,” directed by Russell Treyz, Arts
Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head
Island. Tickets Feb. 9-11 preview, $37 adults, $27 children 5-15;
regular run Feb. 12-28, $47 adults, $33 children. 843-842-2787 or
www.artshhi.com
Feb. 12
Doug MacLeod, traveling blues artist, in concert, 7:30 p.m. Stewart
Hall, First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave., Savannah.
Tickets $15 general, $12 Savannah Folk Music Society members,
cash only at the door. www.savannahfolk.org
Feb. 14
“L-O-V-E,” an afternoon of music with Reggie Deas and the Martin
Lesch Band, 1-3 p.m. at The Jazz Corner. Three-course tasting menu
with wine pairings, $100 per person. Benefits Junior Jazz
Foundation. Reservations, 843-842-8620.
Feb. 19-March 6
“Smoke on the
Mountain,” May River
Theatre, corner of Bridge
and Pritchard streets, Old
Town Bluffton. Curtain
at 8 p.m. Friday and
Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets $25, by calling
box office 10 am-2 p.m. Monday-Friday beginning Feb. 8.
Feb. 21
“Harmonies for Habitat,” benefit concert for Habitat for Humanity,
3-5 p.m. at The Jazz Corner. Tickets $150, includes tapas, wine and
live jazz. Reservations at www.allsaints-hhi.org or 843-689-9495,
by Feb. 14.
Feb. 26
Jacobs Brothers in concert, “A Legacy of Praise,” celebrating more
than 50 years of gospel music and ministry, 7 p.m., Lowcountry
Community Church, 801 Buckwalter Pkwy., Bluffton. Free. 843836-1101
Feb. 28
The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra Cabaret, 7-9:30 p.m. Westin
Grand Ballroom, Hilton Head Island. Music and dancing to the
Great American Songbook. Tickets $40 before Feb. 15, $50 after, by
calling The Westin at 843-681-4000. Ticket includes two drink tickets and valet parking. Portion of proceeds benefits Junior Jazz
Foundation.
March 5
“The Magic of Broadway,” annual show for Hilton Head Shore
Notes, women’s a cappella harmony group, 7 p.m. Seahawk
Cultural Center, 70 Wilborn Rd., Hilton Head. Featuring guests
Speed of Sound, 2016 International Champion Quartet. Tickets
$20, www.hhsn2016show.BrownPaperTickets.com and local outlets. 843-705-6852 or www.hiltonheadshorenotes
March 7-14
Hilton Head International Piano Competition, Arts Center of Coastal
Carolina and First Presbyterian Church. 20 competitors, ages 18-30,
from around the world. Tickets at www.hhipc.org or 843-8425880.
VISUAL ARTS
Feb. 2-March 6
“Upwardly Wall-Bile,” exhibition of
new works by Mark Larkin, Society
of Bluffton Artists Gallery, corner of
Church and Calhoun streets, Old
Town. Opening reception 3-5 p.m.
Feb. 7. Art Talk by the artist at 11
a.m. Feb. 13. 843-757-6586 or
www.sobagallery.com
Feb. 18
Opening of exhibit “My
Lowcountry Sketchbook,”
works by Doug Corkern,
Four Corners Gallery,
1263 May River Rd.,
Bluffton. Opening reception 4-7 p.m. Feb. 18.
843-757-8185 or
www.fourcornersgallerybluffton.com
Feb. 26-March 28
“Joan’s Picks: A Retrospective,” exhibit of work by Joan Templer,
Charles Street Gallery, 914 Charles St., Beaufort. Opening reception
5:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 26. 843-521-9054 or www.thecharlesstreet
gallery.com
Through Feb. 28
“Stories from the Lowcountry – Gullah Geechee Life,” exhibit by
Judy Mooney and Amiri Farris at Coastal Discovery Museum, 70
Honey Horn Dr., Hilton Head. Artist workshop with Amiri Farris, 11
a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 12, $25 per person, reservations required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223. Closing reception 5-7 p.m. Feb. 26.
Gallery hours 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sunday.
MISCELLANEOUS
Feb. 7
Auditions for “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” directed by Casey Colgan,
10 a.m.-5 p.m. by appointment, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14
Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. Rehearsals begin April 12, performances run May 4-29. More information and character descriptions
at www.artshhi.com/auditions. For appointment, call Gail Ragland,
843-686-3945, ext. 202, or email [email protected].
Feb. 8
Auditions for “Million Dollar Quartet,” directed by Russ Treyz, 11
a.m.-6 p.m. by appointment, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14
Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. Rehearsals begin June 1, performances run June 21-July 30. More information and character descriptions at www.artshhi.com/auditions. For appointment, call Gail
Ragland, 843-686-3945, ext. 202, or email
[email protected].
Feb. 7
“Relentless,” Arts Alive gallery show,
featuring submitted water theme images, Lowcountry Community
Church, 801 Buckwalter Pkwy., Bluffton. Gallery hours 10 a.m.-4
p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 pm Sunday. 843-8361101 or www.lowcountrycc.org
Feb. 13-March 1
Piano Palooza, playable pianos painted by local artists and positioned in public places around Bluffton and Hilton Head.
Community awareness event to highlight the Hilton Head
International Piano Competition, March 7-14.
Feb. 12
One-year anniversary party, La Petite Gallerie, 5-7 p.m., coinciding
with Old Town Bluffton Art Walk. Sign up for art give-away, starting
with Don Nagel giclee. Located next door to The Store, 56 Calhoun
St. in Old Town Bluffton.
Feb. 27
“Swing with Janie and Tea Cake,” finale for Beaufort County
Librarys’ The Big Read, 5-8 p.m., Ruby Lee’s, 46 Old Wild Horse Rd.,
Hilton Head. Free event, dinner $45 per person, cash bar. Jazz age
attire encouraged. Reservations, 843-681-7829 (use code MPP).
Feb. 13
“Emerging Palette,” exhibition by
nine artists in various media, opening reception 3-5 p.m., Catch 22
restaurant, 37 New Orleans Rd.,
Hilton Head. Exhibit will hang
through spring, open during restaurant hours. www.LRobert.net
Feb. 29-March 2
“Art of Animals” workshop, led by Linda St. Clair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
with lunch break. Beginners to advanced students, bring photos for
reference. Society of Bluffton Artists, corner Church and Calhoun
streets, Old Town Bluffton. $450 members, $475 non-members of
SOBA. 843-247-2868 or www.sobagallery.com
Feb. 3, 2016
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Piano Palooza kicks off HHSO competition on a high note
By Lynne Hummell
Hilton Head Island artists David
Noyes, Alexandra Sharma and Mark
Maute each received a special delivery a
few weeks ago, as did art students at
Hilton Head Island High School.
Bluffton artists Amiri Farris and Vickie
Jourdan, along with art students at
Bluffton High School, accepted similar
deliveries.
Altogether, six older model spinet
pianos were distributed for artful
makeovers. The artists were tasked with
painting, decorating and otherwise beautifying the pianos for Piano Palooza, an
upcoming event of the Hilton Head
Symphony Orchestra.
The local Piano Palooza was the brainchild of Mona Huff, director of the
Orchestra’s Hilton Head International
Piano Competition, as a way to make the
community aware of the competition to
be held March 7-14.
It’s not a new idea, but certainly a colorful one. Similar public arts exhibits of
playable pianos have been held in
Cleveland, where Huff first heard of it,
New York City, Tel Aviv, London, Hong
Kong, Singapore ... literally around the
world.
It was Huff’s idea to host a similar
event in the Lowcountry. “They’re works
of arts,” Huff said. “They are fun and
playful – a great way to merge art and
music in the community.”
Each of the artsy pianos will be placed
in a public location where passersby can
stop for a moment or two and admire
them, and those who are so inclined can
play them. Those who stop are encouraged to take a selfie and post it on social
media as #2016HHIPC.
The artists and their locations are:
• Amiri Farris, Corner Perk, Calhoun
Street Promenade
• Bluffton High School, Tanger Outlet 1
• Vickie Jourdan, Poseidon, Shelter
P H OTO B Y J E A N M A R I E C OT E
The final product of the Sharma-Maute art duo.
Cove Towne Centre
• David Noyes, Pink House Gallery,
Main Street Village
• Alexandra Sharma and Mark Maute,
Coligny Theater, Coligny Plaza
• Hilton Head High School, Java
Burrito, Village at Wexford
The six whimsical instruments will be
available beginning Feb. 13, when a
kickoff will be held from noon to 3 p.m.
in each of the six locations, through
March 1. On March 2, they all will
become part of the Art League of Hilton
Head’s show “Music As Art” and will be
auctioned. The silent auction starts
March 2 at the Art League’s opening
reception, and will close March 20.
The pianos were donated by Rice
Music House in Columbia, which provides the Steinway grand pianos for the
piano competition.
The HHIPC will be held March 7-14
on the island and will feature 20 finalists,
ages 18 to 30, who were selected from
180 applicants from around the world.
The pianists will perform two preliminary rounds at the Arts Center of Coastal
Carolina March 7-10 and a semi-final
round at First Presbyterian Church
March 12. The Finals will feature three
finalists performing with the Orchestra,
conducted by John Morris Russell,
March 14 at First Presbyterian Church.
Competitor biographies may be
viewed online at www.hhipc.org. Tickets
are available online or by calling the
HHSO office at 843-842-5880.
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Feb. 3, 2016
Classic thriller ‘Mousetrap’ opens Arts Center run Feb. 9
Returning to the Arts Center Feb. 928 to direct “The Mousetrap,” Dame
Agatha Christie’s masterful whodunit, is
New York City’s Russell Treyz.
The play, which opened in London in
1952, is the longest-running play in
modern theatrical history, and Treyz, a
master at weaving both story and staging,
brings it all to life on the Arts Center
stage.
In her legendary style, Christie created
a suspense-filled and brilliantly intricate
plot where thrills and surprises lurk
around every corner.
The scene is set when a group of
strangers become stranded in a country
manor cut off from civilization by a blizzard.
The eclectic suspects include the newlyweds who run the house, a spinster
with a sketchy background, an architect
who seems better equipped to be a chef,
a retired Army major, a strange little man
who claims his car overturned in a drift,
pasts until at the
last, nerve-shredding moment, the
identity and the
motive are finally
revealed, an
ending that
should keep audiences guessing
until the very end.
“Everyone is
trapped in this
guesthouse,” said
Treyz. “They have
no means of contacting the outside
world, and the
P H O T O B Y LY N N E C O P E H U M M E L L
murderer is
“Mousetrap” director Russell Treyz is at home at the Arts Center.
among them. No
and a jurist who makes life miserable for
one is quite what they seem. They all
everyone.
have secrets. It’s great, thrilling fun!”
Enter the policeman, who no sooner
But theatergoers take note: The play is
arrives than someone is killed. One by
also known for its twist ending, which
one, the characters reveal their sordid
the audience is traditionally asked to
keep under wraps after leaving the theatre.
“The play features a cast of fully realized characters, each as intriguing as the
next,” Treyz said. “And we have a
dynamic cast of actors to give them
breath and nuance.”
Arts Center audiences will recognize
Ethan Saks (Andrew) from “The
Unexpected Guest” and “I Hate Hamlet,”
and Daryll Heysham (Major Metcalf)
from “To Kill a Mockingbird” and
“Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure.”
Tickets for preview performances Feb.
9-11 are $37 for adults and $27 for children 5-15; regular run tickets Feb. 12-28
are $47 for adults and $33 for children.
All tickets may be purchased by
calling the box office at 843-842-2787 or
visiting the website at www.artshhi.com.
The Arts Center is located at 14
Shelter Cove Lane on Hilton Head
Island.
Feb. 3, 2016
Clever twists and turns
delight ‘Deathtrap’ audiences
the original author and
claim “Deathtrap” as his
own.
Bruhl’s wealthy and
emotionally supportive wife
Myra (Christine Grefe), is
reasonable and predictably
cautious of the evening’s
planned events. Bruhl lays
out his masterplan and further troubles Myra as he
begins to describe his intentions.
What follows is a roller
coaster ride of cleverly
played twists and turns. It
quickly becomes clear that
this evening will not end as
planned.
Donna Capps, Bluffton
“Deathtrap” leads, from left, are Christine Grefe, Roscoe Sandlin
resident and returning
and Rodney Vaughn.
Coastal Stage player, brings
Locally owned Coastal Stage
humor and zest to the plot as Helga Ten
Production’s second season opens with
Dorp, an imposing, clairvoyant neighbor
“Deathtrap,” Broadway’s longest-running
who senses imminent danger.
thriller by Ira Levin. Performances are at 8
Her overzealous and enthusiastic prop.m. March 4-5 and 2 p.m. March 6 at
motion of her recent book tour is gravely
Bluffton School of Dance & Performing
overshadowed by her immense fear for the
Arts, corner of Persimmon and Hornbeam survival of the murder-plotting members
streets in Bluffton.
of the Bruhl household.
Directed by Henry Dreier and perRounding out the cast and making his
formed entirely by local talent, “Deathtrap” local theatre debut, Chris Donelson poris a suspenseful treat filled with greed,
trays Porter Milgrim, the seemingly supdeceit, murder and shocking plot-twists.
portive, yet cunningly opportunistic confiThriller playwright Sydney Bruhl
dant and legal advisor to Sydney and
(played by Roscoe Sandlin) has found
Myra.
himself in a creative slump.
With his own revelations, it seems that
His hit plays are long behind him,
numbers aren’t the only thing that Milgrim
hidden under a series of recent flops. His
needs to fulfill his clever yet devious plans
debts are growing and he is in desperate
for personal success.
need of a success.
“Deathtrap” is widely considered one of
When a former seminar student named the best stage thrillers of all time. This proClifford Anderson (Rodney Vaughn) sends duction promises to keep audiences on the
him an exclusive copy of his first play, enti- edge of their seats until the shocking end.
tled “Deathtrap,” Bruhl simmers with jealTickets are $18 for adults and $15 for
ousy over his former pupil’s talent.
seniors, students and military in advance
The play is destined to be a hit, and
at www.BrownPaperTickets.com, or $20 at
Bruhl is so far the only other person to lay
the door. For more information or group
eyes on it.
rates, call 912-656-1598.
Somehow, he must cleverly get rid of
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Sing and laugh along with MRT’s ‘Smoke on the Mountain’
“Smoke on the Mountain,” opening
Feb. 19 and running through March 6 at
Ulmer Auditorium in Bluffton’s Town
Hall, will close May River Theatre’s 14th
season. Based on the musical comedy
and its talented cast, it promises to be
another box office hit for the community
theater group.
Choosing a season of shows is always
a challenge. The last two shows of the
2015-16 season at May River were
unknown to the board, but the content
was what they thought audiences would
really enjoy. The group’s fall show, “You
Haven’t Changed a Bit (and other lies!)”
sold out seven of its nine performances.
“Smoke on the Mountain,” conceived
by Alan Bailey and written by Connie
Ray, with musical arrangements by Mike
Craver and Mark Hardwick, is reported
to be one of the most produced shows
worldwide.
Set in North Carolina in 1938,
“Smoke” follows the Sanders Family
P H OTO B Y K E L L I E M C C A N N
The cast of “Smoke on the Mountain” prepares for a songfest at May River Theatre.
Singers as they perform at Mount
Pleasant Baptist Church's Saturday Night
Gospel Sing. In the play, the talented
family, quirky, flawed and uniquely
entertaining, turns the theatre audience
into its congregation as it sings more than
30 classic gospel tunes that bring
everyone back to a much simpler time.
Audiences are invited to sing along
and witness a heartwarming conclusion
that reminds us all what it means to be a
family.
May River Theatre veteran Scott
Grooms directs the production, with
Beth Corry, another MRT veteran, as the
music director. Her husband, Jeff
Grooms, playing bass, will be on stage
with her throughout the show. Henry
Clark, also an MRT veteran, will play
guitar for the show.
Playing the patriarch of the Sanders
family is newcomer Dennis Congrove,
along with another newcomer, Cyndi
Shedd, who plays Sanders’s wife. Playing
more of the Sanders clan are newcomers
Matt Davey as Dennis and David
Southern as Burl. Rounding out the
Sanders family are vets Rebecca
Donaldson as June and Christa Fortney
as Denise.
Mark Erickson, last seen in “No Time
for Sergeants,” portrays Pastor
Oglethorpe.
“Smoke on the Mountain” will play at
8 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights, with
matinees at 3 p.m. Sundays from Feb. 19
through March 6. Reservations can be
made by calling the box office at 843815-3581 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays starting Feb. 8.
Feb. 3, 2016
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Meet the Musician
Local sax man Bobby Ryder
also an inspiring dad
By Sam Posthuma
Music will always be the greatest
equalizer, that which permeates all of
culture, that which brings mankind to
their collective feet.
Performance, too, is an equalizing art
form, and when it comes to the flash and
style of the stage, and the musicianship
carried with it, not many stand taller
than local jazz musician and saxophonist
Bobby Ryder, aka my dad.
Growing up in New Jersey, Bobby
Ryder was first exposed to music at the
behest of my grandparents, who urged
him to learn an instrument and perform
in order to pay his way through college.
Starting with private lessons on clarinet, Bobby found his calling on the saxophone during his time in his New
Jersey high school’s band. From school
orchestras and rock ’n’ roll bands, Navy
bands, and stints in Atlanta and Hawaii,
Bobby’s tour de force brought him to
Hilton Head Island in 1984.
Performing for more than a decade at
the former Mariner’s Inn (now the Omni)
in Palmetto Dunes, Bobby continued
working his way through plantations and
nightclubs, fine dining and clubhouses,
and other avenues that kept him doing
what he loves.
My dad’s dream has always been to
keep alive the legacy of those who influenced him, to emulate the romance of
the American Songbook generation, the
energy and class of such iconic performers as Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin
and Tony Bennett.
“I’ve been a full-time musician my
entire life and that’s why I keep doing
what I’m doing,” He said. “I’m trying to
keep that image alive, that classic style of
America’s greatest musicians. It’s out of
respect to my audience, to them, and to
myself.”
With an arsenal of fan-favorite moves
P H OTO B Y S A M P O S T H U M A
Bobby Ryder ‘keeping it alive’ at the Jazz Corner.
onstage, a closet full of dazzling suits and
shoes, and the passion of one of the
greatest generation of musicians to ever
live, Bobby Ryder makes me incredibly
proud – as a son, as well as a fan.
A familiar anecdote to family and
friends will always be that my first words
were “Frank Sinatra,” and it’s not that
hard to believe. Growing up in a musician’s household exposed me to a torrent
of culture and creativity that was both
incredible and influential, and while I
might not have inherited the talent,
music has influenced my life since the
day I was born, and it’s all thanks to my
dad “keeping it alive.”
Bobby Ryder performs every other
Wednesday night at the Jazz Corner,
every Thursday at Port Royal, the first
Friday of every month at Pinecrest, in
Charlotte every month performing at
Mickie and Mooch, among other engagements.
He will also be performing Valentine’s
Day dinner and dances at Port Royal on
Feb. 12 and at Moss Creek on Feb. 14.
Sam Posthuma (aka Sam Ryder) is a
freelance writer and production assistant for
The Hilton Head Sun.
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Feb. 3, 2016
Local students engaged by star dancer and mentor
By Sandro Virag
What an honor to have such an icon
as Karina Smirnoff in the Fred Astaire
Dance Studio recently! I have followed
Karina for years, as we met when we
were both 16 years old and competing
around the world.
Our dancing careers proceeded in different directions and she went on to
become one of the world’s best dancers.
Originally from Ukraine, she moved to
New York and then Los Angeles where
her celebrity life began.
I decided to try and reconnect with
Karina because it’s always good to bring
new energy and personality into a studio
and what better time than the beginning
of a new year and a new season of
Dancing with the Stars. She agreed to
visit and teach some of our students.
We found Karina to be personable,
down to earth and grounded. Her energy
and charisma was contagious.
Karina
hosted private
coaching as
well as a group
workshop.
What amazed
me was the way
she connected
with each student on a personal level and
was able to pick
out what each
person needed
P H OTO B Y C I N D A S E A M O N
in order to
improve his or Karina Smirnoff of “Dancing with the Stars” leads a master class for Fred
Astaire Dance Studio students.
her dancing.
mentor at our studio.
She was animated, enthusiastic and
What most people were surprised to
completely engaged in each coaching
learn were some of the behind-the-scenes
session. She also helped to choreograph
secrets of “Dancing with the Stars.” For
some of our showcase numbers, gave us
ideas for future shows and presented cos- example, the host engaging the audience
to yell louder, clap louder and longer or
tume and music ideas.
cheer
(or boo) for certain people.
She proved to be an all-around
Karina is not only a world class dancer
but also does work in television and
movies, created a fitness video (“Shape
Up with Karina Smirnoff”), gives health
and beauty tips, designs dance costumes
and owns a dance studio in North
Hollywood.
It was hard to let her go and we will
certainly miss the excitement she created
but we look forward to having her
return. She is now on her way to
London, then to Greece and then Russia
so it was remarkable that she made time
for us.
No matter where you are, if you ever
have the opportunity to train with
someone of this caliber, take advantage of
it – it could end up being a once in a lifetime chance.
Sandro Virag is a partner and instructor
at Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Hilton
Head, located in Bluffton at Seaquins
Ballroom.
Feb. 3, 2016
World’s best women’s quartet
to appear at Shore Notes show
The Hilton Head Shore Notes prepare for their annual show, titled “The Magic of Broadway.”
The Hilton Head Shore Notes chorus
Conditioning & Heating, Mangiamo’s
will present its annual show, titled this
Pizza Company, Matthew Mastrorocco,
year “The Magic of Broadway,” at the
DMD, and The Richardson Group for
Seahawk Cultural Center at 7 p.m.
generously supporting them again this
March 5.
year.
The chorus is proud to announce that
As a result, a portion of their show
the guest quartet at their show will be
proceeds will benefit the music program
Speed of Sound, the 2016 International
at Memory Matters.
Champion Quartet. These queens of harThe Shore Notes chorus includes 30
mony competed in Las Vegas in October women who sing four-part a cappella
and finished first in
harmony. A chapter
the world.
of Sweet Adelines
Together since
International since
2009, these excep2001, the chorus
tional singers come
performs
from different parts
throughout the year
of the country, with
for community
four contrasting
events and private
backgrounds over
functions. They
four different
have entertained as
decades, but some
far away as
sort of wonderful
Charleston’s prestiforce brought them The award-winning Speed of Sound quartet will gious Yeamans Hall
together.
Club and at venues
appear during the Shore Notes annual show.
The Shore Notes
throughout the
shows sell out every year, and tickets can Lowcountry. They compete each spring
be purchased online now at
in Daytona at their regional competition,
www.hhsn2016show.brownpaper
where they have won medals in their last
tickets.com. Local ticket outlets include
five competitions.
Burke’s Pharmacy on Main Street, Pretty
The Shore Notes rehearse Monday
Papers in the Village at Wexford, and
nights from 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. at the
Markel’s Card & Gift in Kittie’s Crossing,
Island Lutheran Church, 4400 Main St.
Bluffton.
Prospective members are always welThe Shore Notes are also very grateful come.
to their presenting sponsors: Hilton
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Head BMW, Jones Brothers Tree
843-705-6852 or visit www.hilton head
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shorenotes.com.
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Feb. 3, 2016
‘Emerging Palette’ exhibit
highlights work of 9 artists
Since Catch 22
Restaurant opened its doors
on Hilton Head Island in
2001, its patrons have dined
in a vibrant art gallery, surrounded by the lively works
of its resident artist, L.
Robert Stanfield.
Professionally trained at
the Savannah College of Art
and Design, Stanfield has
been delighting patrons, students and clients with an
expansive range of creativity
including art instruction,
film work, commercial interior design as well as stage
and graphic design, illustration, visual brand marketing, painting and photography since 1999.
His artful creations generally are paintings and
mixed media compositions
that explore color, pattern
and texture.
Stanfield says he seeks to
F. Lynn Forbes’s realistic paintings will be included in the exhibit.
awaken, nurture, and
aquatic forms;
empower the creative spirit in everyone,
Elaine T. Jeffers, who prefers wildlife
not only through his own artwork, but
photography
in natural settings;
also through teaching and supporting
Dayle Thomas, whose portrait phofellow artists.
tography is unposed in natural settings;
In that spirit, he brings to Catch 22 a
Susan O. Patton, with acrylic paintnew exhibit, the “Emerging Palette.” The
ings
portraying the joy of children at play
collection will feature recent works by
on the beach; and
Stanfield as well as painting, photogBeth Reynders, a mixed media collage
raphy, and mixed media by eight of his
artist
who often bases her work on elecreative friends and colleagues. They are:
Tina Bailey, with acrylic paintings that ments of popular culture.
An opening reception will be held
are inspired by cultural and spiritual
from
3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 13 at Catch 22, 37
influences;
New Orleans Rd. The event will be
F. Lynn Forbes, whose acrylic painthosted by Catch 22 and The Hair
ings are done in an intensely realistic
Designers in the Village at Wexford.
style;
The exhibit will remain on display
Rob Forbes, offering acrylic paintings
through the spring, and all works will be
that use colorful illustrations to evoke a
available for purchase. For additional
childlike playfulness;
information
about the artists, visit
Lisa Shimko, who creates acrylic
www.lrobert.net.
paintings that celebrate natural and
Feb. 3, 2016
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Feb. 3, 2016
Students win excellence award
at international theater festival
Students from the Hilton Head Island
School for the Creative Arts after-school
theater program brought home an award
for excellence from an international arts
festival in Atlanta.
The Junior Theater Festival, held each
year in Atlanta, bills itself as the world’s
largest celebration of musical theater for
young people. Participating were more
than 5,500 people from 125 schools and
community theaters, from 28 states and
the District of Columbia, Australia, New
Zealand and South Korea.
Twenty-six third-, fourth- and fifthgraders under the direction of teacher
Angelo Cerniglia competed in this year’s
festival and earned honors from the festival judges for their 15-minute musical
theater performance. The judges rated
student performances in music, dance
and theater, and students participated in
workshops designed for young performers.
Creative Arts theater students celebrate a win.
In addition, each participating group
had two students selected by the judges
as “All Stars,” who worked together on a
performance on the festival’s main stage.
The two Creative Arts All Stars were
Laurel Watkins and Grant Pagatpatan.
Three additional students – Allison
Bracken, Kendal Corella and Jack Gibson
– were selected for another performance
on the big stage.
Little gallery on Calhoun
hosts big happenings
La Petite Gallerie, the intimate little art
gallery on Calhoun Street, is celebrating
a one-year anniversary this month. The
member artist will host a party coinciding with the Old Town Bluffton Art
Walk on Feb. 12 from 5 - 7 pm.
Enjoy bubbly prosecco, divine chocolate, and be a part of a grand art giveaway by the six owner artists.
“We would like to thank our customers and our community for making
our first year a grand success” says Peggy
Duncan, one of the artists at the gallery.
“We will be giving away a piece of art
each month for six months, beginning
with a choice of any of the giclee prints
of Don Nagel’s lovely pastels for the first
month of the giveaway.”
Guests may simply sign up at the
party on the 12th – or anytime during
February – for the chance to win. The
process will be repeated each month fol-
A Don Nagle giclee will be awarded this month.
lowing with each of the remaining artists
contributing a piece for this grand art
giveaway.
“This is a fun way to share our art and
have a good time with friends” is the
concensus of the artists involved. They
are Emily Wilson, Margaret Crawford,
Murray Sease, and Barbara Grubba,
along with Duncan and Nagel.
La Petite Gallerie is located next door
to The Store, at 56 Calhoun St. in Old
Town Bluffton.
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Let’s Eat
At Toomer’s, seafood is
as fresh and local as it gets
By Pam Gallagher
With a newly renovated bar and
their name now proudly displayed on
the sign above the entrance, Toomer’s
Family Seafood House, the restaurant
division of Bluffton Oyster Co., reopened
late last month to begin marking its sixth
year in business.
“Are you the restaurant related to
the seafood company?” or “Is this the
Toomers’ restaurant?” were questions
Tina Toomer and her daughter Jessica,
the general manager, would hear all the
time. “Tying the oyster factory into the
restaurant was always our goal,” said
Tina, whose husband, Larry Toomer, carries on the work of his father and grandfather at the Bluffton Oyster Co., just
blocks away at the end of Wharf Street.
The iconic concrete-block building on
the banks of the May River – the last
hand-shucking house in South Carolina
– is strikingly depicted in paintings by
local artist Kelly Graham in the main
dining room.
If the heart of this restaurant is its
kitchen, the oyster factory is its soul. The
menu and seasonal specials – oysters,
shrimp, crabs, clams and mussels – are
harvested primarily from the May River.
With the emphasis on fresh and local,
Larry Toomer prides himself that
“nothing arrives or leaves here by truck.”
The space at 27 Dr. Mellichamp
Dr. opposite the Promenade is casual and
comfortable. The new raw bar beyond
the dining area was designed and built
by the Toomers’ neighbor Mark Reichert,
a custom woodworker. It features shadowbox displays, two big-screen TVs,
draft beers on tap, and two large but cozy
booths opposite the bar.
With the oyster factory one of
Bluffton’s primary tourist attractions in all
seasons, Tina Toomer believes visitors in
search of seafood are looking for honesty
and authenticity. “What we feature is
Toomer’s oysters and she-crab soup
what we catch,” she said, “and sometimes we don’t know until we go out
there.”
May River oysters, served steamed
by the half-bucket, $12, or bucket, $22,
or on the half-shell at $6 per half-dozen
or $12 per dozen, are the most popular
appetizers on the menu, followed by
peel-and-eat shrimp (market priced),
steamed little neck clams or mussels, or a
fried sampler including shrimp, oysters
and calamari, $12. House-made She
Crab Soup or Gumbo is available by the
cup, $5, or bowl, $9.
Seafood baskets and Captain
Larry’s Combo Platters, from $16 to $26,
feature shrimp, scallops, oysters, calamari
or fresh catch, which can be fried, grilled,
blackened or broiled and includes two
sides. If you’re lucky enough to find Gulf
corvina, trigger or wreck fish available, it
will be expertly prepared and seasoned
as ordered, and your greatest challenge
will be selecting from more than a dozen
tempting sides, such as smoky collard
greens or creamy cheese grits.
Open for lunch and dinner
Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m.
to 9 p.m., Toomer’s accepts reservations
for groups of eight or more. Call 843757-0380.
Freelance writer Pam Gallagher was a
copy editor at USA Today and a staff writer
and fashion editor for the Asbury Park (N.J.)
Press.
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Feb. 3, 2016
Mark Larkin’s ‘Upwardly Wall-Bile’ opens at SOBA
What, pray tell, is a Wall-Bile?
Walk into the featured artist area in
the SOBA Gallery this month and you’ll
find yourself in a world of brilliantly colored wall sculptures with moving parts –
discs, balls, odd shaped metal pieces –
that dip, sway and swirl in the air when
tapped.
These kinesthetic metal designs spring
from the fevered mind and skilled hands
of sculptor Mark Larkin, who pays
homage to his hero, 20th century artist
Alex Calder.
Calder, Larkin explained, created
mobiles – massive kinesthetic sculptures
suspended from ceilings – and stabiles –
large, floor-based kinesthetic sculptures.
Larkin, in turn, uprooted the idea of
mobiles and stabiles from those horizontal anchors and attached them to
walls, normally the province of paintings
that invite the eye.
Wall-biles, however, also cajole fingers
to touch, lips to blow and laughter to
“Ergonomaly” by Mark Larkin
erupt. Shadows cast by the moving
pieces become part of the show.
In his piece “Ergonomaly,” Larkin tops
a broken disc of Roy Lichtenstein-style
Ben-Day dots with a stabile of orange,
yellow and red squiggles.
But then he balances it in his
own playful way with a quartet of
these colorful shapes dangling
below.
A sky full of fluffy clouds Larkin
spotted from the deck of a cruise
ship provided the inspiration for
“Zap!” but with a bolt of lightning
jutting out from the blue, trailing a
path of misplaced fluffy white puffs
that rock back and forth to their
own rhythms.
Upwardly Wall-Bile opens today
at the Society of Bluffton Artists
(SOBA) Gallery at 6 Church Street
in Bluffton and runs through
March 6.
A wine and cheese opening
reception will be held from 3 to 5
p.m. Feb. 7. To hear more of the
“Zap!” by Mark Larkin
story behind these whimsical creFor more information, call 843-757ations, join Larkin for his Art Talk at 11
6586
or visit www.sobagallery.com.
a.m. Feb. 13.
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Find treasures at spring show
The 14th annual
Springtime Made in the
South will be held Feb.
19-21 at the Savannah
International Trade and
Convention Center on
Hutchinson Island.
The popular event features handcrafted items
for home, garden and
wardrobe. Artisans travel
from across the country to
participate in the annual
show.
“Springtime Made in the South has its
own nature that is guided by our artists
and craftsmen,” said Bob Hunt, president
of Carolina Shows Inc., producer of the
show and sale. “Those who take the time
to use handmade
items enjoy the
important aspects of
human interaction
that are often overlooked in today’s
fast-paced world,
and it’s all made in
America.”
Attendees can
make their backyards a main attraction with an unforgettable, handmade birdhouse or birdfeeder.
Bring nature indoors with an
enchanting photo from renowned photographer Dan Williams of Tennessee.
Visit local artist Dee Jackson of
Georgia and see charming
Savannah and surrounding areas through
her eyes.
Ladies can add a new
twist to their wardrobe
with any of the accessories
available at this year’s
show, ranging from handknitted scarves to whimsical jewelry.
Other outstanding
artful items are hand
thrown pottery, basket weaving, colorful
purses, totes, metal working, blown glass
and stained glass.
The creators of these handcrafted
treasures will be available to meet and
greet visitors.
In addition, there
will be delicious
gourmet delights to
savor on-site and to
take home.
Show hours are
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. Saturday, and
11a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday.
Adult admission
is $7 – good for all
three days with a hand stamp – and free
for children 12 and under. Free parking
is available.
For more information and coupons,
visit www.madeinthesouthshows.com.
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