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Happy New Year! The New Year has optimism built into its DNA. It’s about a fresh start. A second set. A new game. The mistakes of yesteryear are forgotten. At least for a few weeks. And we make resolutions, big and small. “This is the year, I’ll do it.” “This is the year, I’ll stop doing it.” Resolutions, resolutions, resolutions. (Have you ever noticed that the diet soft drinks advertise heavily in January to cater to all those who resolve to take it all off again.) Which brings us to the point: So many of these resolutions address the everyday ups and downs of life that happen year after year. We don’t take them too seriously, because in the bigger scheme of things they’re trivial. So how about a whole new kind of resolution. Pledge to do something that you really, really want to do. Something you’ve talked about for a long time. Climb a mountain (yes you’ll have to leave the Low Country). Visit a far away land that has always captured your imagination, but scares you a little. Take up cycling, walking, running. Learn photography, painting, or pottery (or maybe not). Get a dog. Or a pet snake. Write that story or poem that you’ve been too afraid to commit to paper in case it reveals your inner, secret thoughts. Whether you’re 15 or 50, these are resolutions that are life changing! They’re about self disovery, not self-regulation! In this issue we have some fun with a few resolutions. But the ones that make the real difference are those that satisfy life long ambitions or yearnings. And they come from within. Go for it. Good luck!
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Breeze CONTENTS January 2015, volume 13, no.1
Features 8 A Turbulent Past 12 Winter Birds Part 1 20 Culture Makes the Grades 36 A New Year’s Miracle 42 In the Beginning
Departments 8 History 18 Tide Chart 24 Thoughts in the Breeze 27 Fellowship 28 Bulletin Board 30 Over the Bridges 32 Wine Within Reach 34 Music 38 Restaurant Guide 44 Golf Guide Cover Photo Woodland Bird By Eric Horan The Bluffton Breeze
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BLUFFTON NEWS LETTER APRIL, 1932 At a meeting of the town council it was decided that a large pavilion would be built on the foundation of the old wharf at the foot of Calhoun Street. The pavilion will be be twenty eight feet wide and fifty six feet long. The old wharf has always been the destination of Sunday visitors to Bluffton, because it was the only public place from which the river could be reached and summer breezes enjoyed. The Carter Lumber Company of PalmettoBluff submitted prices on furnishing material. A close estimate showed the entire cost of building would not be more than $300. Delinquent taxpayers will be employed to do the building.
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The turbubulent past of a tranquil island Today, Spring Island is a tranquil place -- known for its high bluffs, stunning views, nurturing breezes, majestic oak forests teeming with wildlife, saltwater estuaries with an abundance of seafood, and fresh water from dozens of natural springs. Hence the island’s name. But this tranquility has been shaken by many conflicts throught the ages -- some that we may never be aware of since it was first inhabited as early as 10,000 B.C. But we did discover the 1862 diary of a federal soldier, John Frederick Holahan in the Bluffton Historical Society Archive, which brings to life a small chapter of the conflicts that took place on the island -- and we will have more to come in future editions. -- Randolph Stewart From the diary of John Frederick Holahan, 1862 Tuesday 4th A large foraging party under Capts. John I. and Austin Curtin went today to Spring Island, about 15 miles up Broad River and adjoining the main land. We were about 40 strong, and went well armed, as the rebels are often on the Island and might give us trouble. About 20 negroes went as guides and rowers making our party number 60 in all. We look like a small fleet and formed a merry party. Many a joke was cracked and song sung as we went gliding along the smooth surface of the water that presented scarcely a ripple on its glassy surface! Everyone who could sing sang, and the rest applauded. Finally we rounded the Devils Elbow entered Callawashee Sound, followed an armlet in by Buzzard Island and landed on Spring Island at the mansion of Dr. Edwards, who is away with his rebel brethren. Sending our boats around to Barnashore Landing we scouted across the Island on foot. The Island is about 3 miles long and at least one in width, rich and fertile. It is covered with unplucked corn and unpicked cotton. Herds of cattle, half wild, roam about at will and we had
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much difficulty in hunting down one or tow for our use. It is almost as exciting as a buffalo chase, and fully as dangerous, as we came near shooting our companions half a mile off on the level plain she we made a miss shot. Dwelling houses for overseers and larger buildings for the storage of cotton were at intervals along the shore where landings were made. Giant mules, larger than any horses I had even seen, went galloping about at safe distances, and the prairie scene was complete. The usual made roads were present, and if we tried to leave the we had to return to them to get across a causeway which last is a road across a swamp. Hogs ran in droves, fattening on the corn, and were very fierce. We killed what we could carry, and drove others ahead of us to Barnashore where we succeeded in penning them. We wanted chickens but the cunning darkies knew we were coming and hid all except one old setting hen and a blind rooster. A long row of beehives attracted our attention.,
Breeze History and we quickly smashed them up and despite the angry bees, we got an abundance of their treasured sweets. Some of the boats finally arrived, but others could not reach us as they drew so much water that would have been compelled to approach too close to the mainland, and the rebels began firing on them. Killing cattle and hogs began in earnest and the boats were soon laden. Capt. Austin Curtin, being advised of certain treasures on Callawashee Island, took Sergeant VanVallin, Sergeant Muffley, myself and some others
and started for them. Muffley and I found a small skiff, and thinking it might prove useful we got into it and paddled it along with some strips of board. We got behind, and did not get to the landing until dark. Curtin had left a man to tell us to wait for him and we could do no better. After waiting a long time, our party returned and brought a cart-load of boxes which they had dug up from concealment. Loaded our plunder into the boats and set out for home. At Barnshore, Muffley and I got out and walked across the island, so that our laden boats could get over the bar without capture by the rebels. We were thoroughly exhausted by the time we reached Dr;. Edward’s landing, and we sat down and waited for Capt. Curtin and the boats, but waited in vain. (He told us
afterward that he could not get up to us, but our private was, and still is that he purposely left us lest we might lay claim to some of the valuables in the boxes before he could bet an opportunity to dispose of them. We got nothing of value, but some silver plate suddenly appeared at his home up North). As the tide went out, we began to feel the gnawings of hunger, and going to a negro hut, got an old woman to cook us some hominy. She gave us some butter to put on it, but although I managed to use some of it, Muffley thought there was too much dirt among it. About 2’
o’clock we lay down to sleep, with Josh’s pants and Dinah’s petticoat for a bed, and Sam’s coat for a pillow. We slept some, knowing that our colored friends would keep faithful watch. Our slumbers were not peaceful, however, for an old rooster on the rafter above us kept crowing away a a fearful rate, a we feared he might split his throat. In the morning we crawled forth carefully, but seeing no enemy, we set about inspecting the Edward’s mansion. Wednesday 5th The building was large, roomy and imposing externally, and had been furnished with elegance and taste by the opulent proprietor of the Island. But vandals had smashed the grand piano, cut and mutilated the costly paintings and furniture and carried off the best carpets The Bluffton Breeze
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and other articles capable of removal. It made one sick to witness what utter want of decency and taste some of our bummers had displayed— I say bummers , for me no true soldier would so far forget himself as to thus destroy ruthlessly, what could not harm us. Magnificent avenues of live oaks led away in three directions at least for half a mile, and the immediate grounds were enclosed by a fence of ossage, orange, trimmed as rectangular as a stone wall and ornamental shrubbery adorned the grounds. Flowers grew everywhere in profusion and everything about us was calculated to delight the eye and overpower the senses with beauty and fragrance! Buried near a cotton warehouse we found a lot of articles useless to us, except for some old Georgia and Carolina bank bills and a few dollars in silver coin. We confiscated the money and reburied the rest. Some of the bills were of the odd denomination of four and three dollars; new to us. I forgot to say that I appropriated some books from the extensive library and a “love of a writing stand”. I knew they would only be destroyed if left behind. About noon, the tide came in, and with two boats, one the “Silver Cup” our best sail-boat manned by some of our boys, the other containing a government agent who was over-seeing the picking of the cotton on the different islands. After loading what we wanted, we started out the armlet toward Callawashee Sound, but stood ready to repel and attack from some rebels that we saw land a half hour before on Buzzard Island. Fearing our number, they let us pass in safety without molestations.
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Just in our wake followed a large flat loaded with negroes ands all their household goods, who took the opportunity to flee to the protection of our flag. We noticed that the wind was blowing strong from the sea, but felt not danger until the last pull of the oars sent us out into the Sound and there— we four our boat tossing wildly about in the rolling billows and the “white-caps” dashing into our boat and threatening to swamp us! We shouted to the negroes in the flat to go back, and they just saved themselves, for their flat could not have lived a moment outside the creek. We were waged past the mouth of the creek and all out effort to reenter were unavailing! Our four negro rowers would have dropped the oars and certain destruction have come upon us if I had not placed my rifle to their heads ad bade them pull for their lives! Oh! What slow progress we made! It kept 3 workers busy bailing out the water from our boat, and all my skill as pilot was needed to quarter the waves that seemed so greedy to devour us! The negroes nearly dead, begged for relief at the oars, but we could not stop pulling for a moment or we were lost! At last we got just past Devil’s Elbow, “where many poor men drown”, the negroes said, a few moments lull in the storm—up went out sail! We were safe! Along came the breeze on our quarter and away sped the gallant Silver Cup! How she rushed along over the angry waters and seemed to laugh at their efforts to harm her! Every seam in the canvas was stretched, but nothing tore or broke, and in less thine than I can write this, we dropped anchor at Seabrook, proud of the gallant boat that brought us so safely through our perils! She was more than a Golden Cup to us!
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Winter birds Part 1: Woodland Birds
All of the birds listed are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918.
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Over the river and through the woods… we counted the little brown birds (LBB’s) By Amber Hester-Kuehn I will be the first to admit that my woodland migratory bird knowledge is more than limited, but I was invited anyway to “represent” my 40 something age bracket, seemingly disinterested in small woodland bird identification, at the 115th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count. There is an entire library of birds in the woods…numerous like a card catalog (method of finding books in a library). That’s what I was reminded of as the birds began to move with the rising sun. We counted 46 species in just a few hours on Palmetto Bluff. It was amazing what the “experienced birders” could deduce from sound, shape, and behavior. After a brief investigation, there are some unique mannerisms that go along with each one, I can see how you could get hooked. Looking for a new hobby? This might be the ticket…again, right outside your door in the Lowcountry. The Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (Dec 14, 2014 to January 5, 2015) is the longest running Citizen Science survey in the world. Data is collected to monitor population trending. My advice is to start small and be a master of few…it will give you something to build on. Some of the identification becomes a process of elimination. You have one year to prepare…Let’s begin Birds are constantly moving in and out of areas, and their plumage changes with sex, maturity, and the season. They are dynamic and challenging to master. The first six species are prevalent in the winter months, but you may see a few of them year round. The first one is dazzling, but begins life as an LBB. However, you are more likely to see it in summer months… a little something to look forward to.
Painted Bunting The Painted Bunting is an LBB for about two weeks after leaving the nest, but its plumage makes a fashion statement as it matures. The female is a pale greenish bird overall. Young males are also green until they achieve their mature male plumage at two years of age. The male is the brightly colored bird that you may be familiar with. They are about five inches long. If you see a “green bird” that is singing, it could be a young male Painted Bunting since the female does not sing. There are two distinct populations of this song bird in the United States: eastern and western. The eastern population breeds in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida. The western population breeds in the southern and central Midwest. They prefer low dense “shrub scrub” and their population decline (3.2% decrease per year) is most likely due to habitat loss from development. You will probably not see a Painted Bunting here in the winter, but may be able to attract one to your feeder in the spring and summer months prior to October when they start their winter migration south. They migrate at night. They eat insects in the breeding season and favor white millet seed in other months. They are shy around larger birds, so a caged feeder for small bird access is recommended.
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Red-winged Blackbird I am including this bird because there are so many flocking together in the winter and they are easy to identify by sight and song. It’s kind of like my gift to you…after my first Christmas Bird Count, I feel confident that if I see a winter flock of hundreds of black birds and identify at least one male, glossy black with a bright red patch on the wing, it’s a Red-winged Blackbird (also named by the master of the obvious). They are about nine inches long. The male truly makes an effort to be noticed and sings “conk-la-REE” all day long. The female stays in the shadows and quietly goes about her day. She is dark brownish with darker streaks overall. They can be found year round on the coast although they are joined in the winter by migrating Redwinged Blackbirds, hence the large flocks. Males are highly territorial and defend several females that they assume sit on eggs that they have sired… Ha! They primarily eat insects in the summer and seeds in the winter. Can you imagine what summer in the Lowcountry would be like without all of these birds to eat the bugs?!
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Yellow-rumped Warbler Named by the master of the obvious, this bird has a consistent bright yellow spot on its rump. After they winter in Dixie, they kick the streaky brown overall country look for a striking black and white plumage as they migrate north in the spring. However, you can take this warbler out of the country, but you can’t take the yellow rump out of the warbler? They travel in large flocks and migrate into the upper reaches of Canada in the summer! They prefer to hang out in pine/conifer forests. Considered “versatile foragers”, they will eat a wide range of food from peanut butter and raisins to insects and berries. It is the only warbler able to digest the wax on the berries of bayberry and wax myrtles. They are stout with a long narrow tail – about five inches overall. If it feels threatened by another bird species, it positions itself horizontally, fans its tail, and raises it toward the sky at a right angle to its body - My Golden Retriever does that too. This is a bird that I learned to recognize in a very short time because of the bright yellow spot and their abundance in winter…they are everywhere!
Loggerhead Shrike This bird is named after its relatively large head compared to the rest of its eight inch figure. It has a wide black steak over the eye like it is wearing a mask. Gray overall, it has contrasting white and black on the wings and a white throat. It has a hooked black beak which it uses to be a certified assassin…like that guy who looks fairly unassuming, but defends himself with unexpected ninja moves? It typically eats insects, but in the winter when the bugs are less abundant, it acts like a raptor. It attacks prey as large as itself such as mice and snakes, striking the spinal cord with its hooked beak to paralyze. It carries the prey with its feet (no talons), and frequently impales it on thorns or barbed wire fences to ensure that it will not go anywhere. They may even keep a stash of dead animals, or a “larder” for lean months. If poisonous, such as some frogs, it will let the carcass age and come back to it when the toxin has broken down. This bird in endemic to (only found in) North America and may be referred to as “Butcher Bird”. When the situation calls for it, the mask is so appropriate…brutal songbird, who knew?
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American Robin American Robins are gray-brown birds but they have a distinct orange breast. I am told that you may also identify them in flight if you see a white patch on their belly and under their tail. They are larger songbirds, approximately eleven inches long. American Robins remind me of drill sergeants. They bounce across open areas with erect posture and tilt their beak upward to get a better visual of their surroundings. They seem to be commanding their imaginary recruits when they flick their tail downward in succession. You will be able to spot this bird year round, but they flock together in winter months to find berries near the coast where lands are moist. “Early bird gets the worm…”, they can be seen staring motionless at the ground with their head turned sideways, hunting earth worms for breakfast.
Chipping Sparrow This LBB is five or six inches long and has at least one obvious distinction: a “rufous” (fancy for reddish) cap, which looks like a toupee to me. They have a black line through the eye and a buff brown body with dark streaks. They winter on the coast, but can be found just inland in summer months during breeding season. Female Chipping Sparrows like to line their nests with hair…historically horse hair, but there have been accounts of them plucking hair from a sleeping dog! They commonly feed on the ground in fall and winter, otherwise, they prefer to mingle amongst evergreen trees. They typically eat seeds, but some insects as well.
Eastern Phoebe In 1804, John James Audubon tagged an Eastern Phoebe by tying a silver string around its leg. It was the first bird to receive this type of monitoring identification in North America. It is truly an LBB in my book. It is about six inches long with a darker brown head compared to lighter brown everywhere else. It typically has an off-white breast, but its underparts may show faint yellow in the fall. It is considered a fly-catcher as its primary diet is insects such as wasps, beetles, dragonflies, moths, flies, gnats, cicadas, spiders and ticks. This is a good example of using song and mannerisms to identify - their song sounds like a raspy “phoebe” (convenient) and they commonly wag their tails up and down while perched. This songbird has adapted well to development. It has no problem making nests on manmade structures such as bridges and buildings. It will also reuse nests in subsequent years. It spends a lot of time alone…even mating pairs tend to keep to themselves. They winter on the coast, but can be found just inland year round and much further north in the breeding season.
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Culture makes the grades By Randolph Stewart In a few short years we are being shown that reading, writing and arithmetic, isn’t the only thing to teach in our school system. Dr. Mark Dievendorf, the Principal, has introduced a philosophy into Bluffton High School that prepares our children for life. Academics meets Culture. BHS has been greatly impacted by the recent growth in Bluffton. Enrollment the past four years has risen from 1024 to 1327 with grades 10 thru 12. In two years we know with the opening of the new second Bluffton high school there will be 1150-1200 students for each school. Overall Philosophy “The kids come to us in all shapes and sizes and colors and socio-economic background. There’s a big difference at home life for kids as well. Any kid who walks through our doors is going to be educated. We are going to embrace them and do the best we possibly can.” One can see from the few graphics here that the metrics of the core education subjects and testing, excels the scores of other schools in the County, State and Nation. We are ranked in the top 20 high schools in South Carolina. But wait! Dr. D., as he is known to his staff and students, introduced a 5 part educational program when he arrived four years ago. Though he is only beginning the fourth phase of his philosophy and program the system is working and continuing to improve. Why? He has brought the understanding that “You create an environment where differences are not perceived as obstacles and that’s what we’re trying to create here. We prepare them for life as you go into the world. Rather you will go to work or you will be going to college We open doors for kids. Kids have perceptions of themselves, some lower or higher than others. They come with a self perception that sometimes can hurt and we work on that. We get to the person underneath. If we can build a sense of confidence then we have a good shot at getting to the finish line.”
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Now let’s look at three initiatives Dr. D. has put into place: 1. Listen to Everyone They conducted a survey on every child, teacher and family member. How do they feel about the school, how do they feel about their lives at home and in school. What tools can we use that helps the teachers? The teachers are the first to see results, and recognize struggling kids, and have bought into the program as their own. Joining all into a community of students, teachers and parents points toward the enhancement of studentteacher and parent relationships. Know each kid. Where are their strengths and they weaknesses…. not just subjects in school but also their cultural relationships with their friends, family, home and teachers. Pride in the school and pride of the students in helping others blossom. They have a lunch coach program for students to help students. The program is working so well that there are more students who have volunteered to help other students than we have students that need help! Social media has many advantages culturally but they are also used during weekends to bully or send negative information so when they get to school the potential for an issue arises. We do not tolerate bullying in any form. With the school community coming closer together culturally more students anonymously let us know about who the bullies are and though this may not happen in school we also have to look at what happens outside of school because they bring it into school. We have seen
a correlation in the results where bullying is down 20% -- the same percentage that the academics increased. A coincidence?…I don’t think so! 2. Parents play an ever increasing role This is not a new idea but what is new is the systems that are getting in place to make it easier, and for the parents to see the results at home and on the report card. Encourage Mom and Dad to attend every concert, every school event, all sports events, participate in the homework if they can, or arrange the schedule for tutoring and attend all parent teacher conferences….be a part of the campus community. A series of workshops
are being used to teach parent how to help their children. The sessions have translators so that no parent is left out. Teach and show that bullying is not tolerated, both at school and at home. Work as a community to recognize drug and alcohol use and keep it out of the school and out of the home neighborhood. Many of the students come from different home environments; working families, stay at home moms, working moms, no dad’s at home, living with guardians or living with grandparents, sibling support and involvement. All groups are seeing that they are being treated with respect and that the teachers are not pointing fingers but value each child and recognize there cultural differences and teach them up and show each one all the possibilities that they have and increase their self-esteem. Having the parents help is so important. 3. The academic nudge In the old days we had home room. Call roll and try to catch up on homework that was supposed to
completed the night before. Bluffton High now has each student in groups several times a month with a teacher that will work with them, be a mentor should we say, for their entire three years of school. This ratio of teacher to student breaks down to seventeen students per teacher. In this way the teacher will know what subjects the student is having problem with and the student knows he has a consistent advisor for their entire time at Bluffton High. Every student has a name and they know each student name. The Advisor knows what problems the student has at home, are parents getting a divorce or are they sick. Is the student having problems with other students at school? The teacher then gets the student the required help either through other teachers and tudors, parent teacher conferences, counseling, physiological intervention…… whatever it takes to improve the student. Keep in mind this is for everyone the A students, the struggling academic students, students with depressed cultural home environment, students with learning disabilities or various spectrum of autism. Each child counts. The Staff and Advisor talk and decide what is best to help the individual. At times they find it necessary to perhaps g talk to the parents….sometimes it is the teacher, sometimes the advisor, some times its Dr. D to call and work with the parents to help the student. All kids learn that they matter and that all forms of help are available. All the scores shown include the entire community, not just selected advanced groups to make the score look higher. It is interesting to mention here that Bluffton High has 30 children without parents from Honduras that arrived under a Federal Program this year that could not speak a word of English. They have been immersed into the campus community and are catching up to the mainstream students at a great rate due to individual attention. The first improvements are greater and come faster. It is The Bluffton Breeze
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harder to get results and to improve when the students as an overall average go from 95% to 97% of the testing percentile than if it is to go from 75% to 85%. It becomes more difficult to close the gap the more narrow the learning gap and achievement scores become. This holds true for all of the academic and cultural aspects of campus life. We don’t know what Phase 5 is yet, but you see the philosophy working now as Phase 4 is implemented and can’t wait to see what the future brings. Let’s look at some results that this combination of academic and cultural philosophy combined with the entire community - teachers, parents, staff, and most important the students themselves, that is making the most of the time for the education they have and help each other. A few accomplishments Over 50% of the students are in the Advanced Placement program and can earn college course credits in high school, one side benefit here is how much money it saves in college. 86% of the students go to college. The gap in the scoring between girls and boys has narrowed, the same closure has taken place in the end of course assessment test. The teen pregnancy rate has dropped, the school dropout rate has declined. Drugs and alcohol abuse, violence and bullying have declined. Students with learning disabilities are getting more help and have a higher chance of living a rewarding productive life, without the need for special schools, and are adapting within the mainstream student population. The number of seniors taking the ACT has increased from 58% to 73%, even though we have an increased number of students. In United States 58% of the kids are taking the SAT and at Bluffton High it is 70%.
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Philosophy. As the academic scores go up the negative cultural issues, as drop-outs reduces. As Cultural relationships increase between the students, teachers and parents, the academics increase. We are lucky to have Mr. D. and the teachers and administrators who believe in this system….and it has begun to be a part of the philosophy of the students and parents. We are on the ground floor and everyone is seeing the positive results…the teachers, the parents and most importantly the students. I hope other districts and counties study this system. There’s no secret in telling the kids. Show them what you’re doing and why you’re doing it and they will contribute, help each other and try to do better
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Thoughts in the Breeze
CENTERPIECE OF THE COMMONS Got a jolt this week with news that the heart of the intersection is diseased, in the failure zone and will be removed. No input needed from locals as to should it stay or should it go even though we thought its steady foot was firmly planted In fairness, many attempts were made to lighten the limbs so it wouldn’t cause trouble to anyone. It was blind of us to ignore its mottled gray trunk and take permanence for granted Dying is never easy, even with a three year window. It was hard to say good-bye, give a pat to the rough bark and a gentle hug. As I stood on the brick sidewalk near Pin Oak Street, I looked at the view from the top across to the white cross of the new Baptist Church December the thirteenth was the day of the chop, the blow to the base. It is feasible to replace a tall as a tower laurel oak with a live one, but is it acceptable? Replacements are never the same as the original, even in the name of public safety. We can ax a ninety year old, way beyond full maturity, a majestic specimen, but no newcomer can compare to its core. Being Southerners, we will sigh a little sigh and embrace the young one. We are used to upheavals Helen Stetson
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JANUARY GOLF AT 9:00
THE LOWCOUNTRY PATH
Swaddled five layers deep, looking like knit-capped doughboys charged with baking soda and ready to rise, swell and burst when the oven’s ready, we meet in the morning chill.
some roll by, or strut; others trot, wrapped in an oblivious blanket, unmoving some blast through like leafblowers scattering us off their narrow paths
The sky is clear, as if rubbed with microfiber that removed every speck or smudge, every cloud or jet streak, swept flocks to their nests, and turned the light one notch higher. But the sun is still low, and long, dense shadows cross each fairway, refrigerated canyons where you could safely store a herd of slaughtered beef, even if market day were two weeks off. The seat is cold. The shafts are icy, and the ball stings like a small rock and sounds like a hammer on steel. Bill Newby
but the wisest saunter, breathe in listen, as the woodpecker knocks watch the gator and gray heron sunning in side by side detente or catch another’s eye, stop, and trade wonderful stories of astonishing pasts hard-fought wisdoms that warm and teach avoid the passersby, frozen in mad scurries and take the prettier path at a proper Lowcountry pace Elizabeth Robin
ENDINGS As the axe falls, Pine smells usher Portents of seasons’ end. Thin threads of moonlight Seep through the oaks And bleed gently on the cold Still marsh. The sound of Winter. Art Cornell
We invite thoughts, poems, essays from our readers, young and old. Bluffton has a deep creative spirit, often eccentric, but also deeply caring , thoughtful and observant. We encourage submissions, and while we cannot guarantee publication, we will make every attempt to reflect the musings of our talented community! The Bluffton Breeze
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Breeze Fellowship AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL Cambell Chapel A.M.E. 25 Boundary Street, 757-3652 Sunday School 8:45am Worship:10am ASSEMBLY OF GOD New River Worship Center Hwy 170 & Argent Blvd. (next to ESPY) 379-1815 Sunday: 10:30am Wednesday 7pm BAPTIST First Baptist Church of Bluffton Boundary at Church Street, 757-3472 Sunday School: 9am Worship: 10:30am & 6pm First Zion Baptist Wharf Street 757-3128 Sunday School: 9am Sunday worship: 10am May River Baptist Church SC-170, North of US 46, 757-2518 Sunday School: 9:45am Sunday Worship: 10am & 7pm St. John’s Baptist Church 103 Pritchard Street, 757-4350 Sunday Worship: 11am St. Matthew’s Baptist Church SC Highway 170, 757-3255 Sunday Worship: 11am Indian Hill Baptist Church Hwy 278 next to Eagle’s Point, 757-2603 Sunday School: 9:45am Sunday Worship: 11am JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Kingdom Hall, SC 46, 815-4455 Sunday Public Talk: 9:30am & 3:30pm Spanish Public Talk: 12:30pm
Bible Missionary Baptist Church Goethe Road Community Cntr, 815-5523 Sunday Worship: 11am Bible Study: 6pm CATHOLIC St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church 333 Fording Island Road, 815-3100 Sat. 4pm, 6pm Sun. 7:15am, 9am, 11am, 5pm, Espagnol 1pm Mon-Fri 6:45am Chapel, 8:30am Church ANGLICAN The Church of the Cross 110 Calhoun St, 757-2661 495 Buckwalter Parkway, 757-2662 Sunday Worship: 8am & 10am EPISCOPAL The Episcopal Church of Okatie At St. Luke’s Baptist Church Hwy 170 and Snake Road, Worship: 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday, 8:30am GREEK ORTHODOX Holy Resurrection Church at St. Andrews Catholic Church 220 Pickney Colony Road, 837-4659 Orthros: 9:30am, Liturgy 10am
METHODIST Bluffton United Methodist Church 101 Calhoun Street, 757-3351 Sunday School 9:45am Sunday Worship: 8:45am & 11am Church of the Palms United Methodist 1425 Okatie Highway, 379-1888 Sunday Worship: 10:30am St. Luke’s United Methodist Church SC Highway 170 near Sun CIty, 705-3022 Sunday Worship: 8:30am and 10am St. Andrew By-The-Sea UMC Bluffton Campus One University Blvd. (USCB’s HHI Gateway Campus, Hargray Building) 843-785-4711 Sunday worship: 10:30 a.m. PRESBYTERIAN Lowcountry Presbyterian Church US 278 and Simmonsville Road, 815-6570 Sunday School: Adult 9:40am, Child 10:30 Sunday Worship: 8:30am & 10:30am Grace Coastal Church (PCA) 1425 Okatie 15 Williams Drive (off SC170), 379-5521 Sunday School: 11am Sunday Worship: 9:30am
JEWISH NON-DENOMINATIONAL Temple Osah Shalom at Lowcountry Presbyterian Live Oak Christian Church 278 Simmonsville Road, 705-2532 Bluffton High School Auditorium 757-5670 Shabbat Worship 3rd Friday of month, 8pm Kidstreet: 9:15am, Worship 10:15am LUTHERAN Lord of Life Lutheran Church 351 Buckwalter Parkway, 757-4774 Sunday School: 10am Sunday Worship: 8am, 9am, 11am
Lowcountry Community Church Bluffton Campus: 801 Buckwalter Parkway 836-1101 Sunday Worship: 8:30am, 10am, 11:30am
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Breeze Over The Bridges *Wheelchair accessible event
BEAUFORT *Jan. 14 LUNCH WITH AUTHOR: RON SUSKIND Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author of “Life Animated: A Story of Sidekicks, Heroes, and Autism.” The book tells the story of a 20-year journey his family took learning to accept, communicate, love, and protect Owen, who became autistic at 3 years old. USCB Lunch With Author, 521-4147, Dataw Island Club, Carolina Room, 838-8282, 100 Dataw Club Rd., St. Helena Island. Reservations required. Noon $42 (includes lunch) *Jan. 20 PORT ROYAL SOUND FOUNDATION MARITIME CENTER “TUESDAY TALKS” – Wading Birds. Christine Hand, wildlife biologist with the SC Dept. of Natural Resources and an expert on wading birds, will be sharing her knowledge of the many species that make the Lowcountry their home. Located in the former Lemon Island Marina, the center is dedicated to the betterment and conservation of the waters and lands of the Port Royal Sound area. Port Royal Sound Foundation, 655-7774 310 Okatie Hwy., Okatie. 4-5:30 pm $8 Mon.-Fri. (Closed Dec. 24 to Jan. 2) KAZOO MUSEUM TOUR! Make your own Kazoo at the 6,500 sq. ft. factory! Five Kazoo attachments available, including, “Kazoobie,” the award-winning electric Kazoo, and Wazoo with the trumpet feature!. “Kazoogle” and “Wazoogle” also at the Gift Shop. Tours are 45-60 minutes. Kazoobie Kazoos, 982- 6387,12 John Galt Rd., Beaufort. 9 am-4 pm $5
HILTON HEAD ISLAND *Jan. 7 BALD EAGLES Tom Murphy, retired biologist from SC Dept. of Natural Resources, will share the story of the bald eagles from near extinction to recovery in the Lowcountry. Coastal Discovery Museum, 689-6767, 70 Honey Horn Dr., HHI. Reservations required. 3 pm $7 Jan. 8 THE PINK PARTINI PARTY! Music, appetizers, door prizes, and drink specials. It’s All Pink, 842-7465, “843” Restaurant, 890 William Hilton Pkwy., HHI. 5:30-8 pm Free *Jan. 10 SECOND ANNUAL CHOWDER CHALLENGE & SILENT AUCTION – Fundraiser for Organ, Eye & Tissue Donation. Local restaurants compete for the best chowder; be sure to cast your votes! Kidz zone, great silent auction items to bid on, and music by The Headliners. Heather Trew Foundation, Trew Friends, 363-2303. Held at Reilleys Plaza, 7 Greenwood Dr., HHI. Noon-4 pm $5 includes one tasting, $1 for additional tastings (Kids free) ($6/car entry to Sea Pines)
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*Jan. 12 MARY WILSON: LENA HORNE TRIBUTE Songs by Mary Wilson, of Supremes’ fame, include “Stormy Weather,” “A Lady Must Live,” and “It’s All Right with Me.” Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 842-2787, 17 Shelter Cove Ln., HHI. 8 pm $80 *Jan. 14 STARDUST ORCHESTRA The orchestra consists of talented musicians and vocalists from the Hilton Head/Bluffton area, who together have many years of experience playing “big band” music with commitment and passion. Stardust Orchestra, Rick Eckstein, 707-7813, First Presbyterian Church, 681-3696, 540 Wm. Hilton Pkwy., HHI. 6:30 pm Free (Lowcountry Boil at 5:30, $8) *Jan. 14 TIDE OF DEATH – The Sea Island Hurricane of 1893. Grace Cordial, manager of the Beaufort County Library System’s special local history collection and archives, shares materials about this natural disaster. Co-sponsored by the Beaufort County Library and Coastal Discovery Museum, 6896767, 70 Honey Horn Dr., HHI. Reservations required. 3 pm *Jan. 16 MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY Expect a night of magnificent dance from one of the country’s most influential and inspirational dance companies. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 842-2787, 17 Shelter Cove Ln., HHI. 8 pm $76 *Jan. 18-19 TRAGEDY AND TRIUMPH: TCHAIKOVSKY’S SYMPHONY NO. 5 The concert begins with selections by Mozart and Max Bruch and concludes with Tchaikovsky’s symphony. Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, 8422055, First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Pkwy., HHI. Sun. 4 pm, Mon. 8 pm $25, 40, 50 *Jan. 30-Feb. 27 (weekends) 19th ANNUAL GULLAH CELEBRATION Come experience the food and music and receive firsthand, historical information as you take a journey through the culture via the visual arts. Arts, Food, and Craft Expo is Feb. 14-15 at Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Dr., HHI. Gullah Celebration, 2557303. See website for full list of events, times, and prices.
SAVANNAH *Jan. 16-17 Annual GRAY’S REEF OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL connects our community to the sea through inspiring, ocean-themed films for the entire family. Film Schedule: Gray’s Reef, 912-598-2345. Venue: Lucas Theatre, 912-525-5040, 32 Abercorn St., Sav. Fri. 7 pm; Sat. 11 am (children’s film), Noon (emerging filmmakers showcase & awards), 6 pm (evening films) Free *Jan. 16-25 SPELLING BEE MUSICAL! This comedy features some favorite cast members, who portray an eclectic group of mid-pubescents vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. A riotous ride complete with audience participation. Savannah Theatre, 912-233-7764, 222 Bull St. Fri.-Sat. 8 pm (1/24 3 & 8 pm), Sun. 3 pm $37.45 (Coupon $34.24, Kids $18.19)
*Jan. 17 CHAMBER CONCERT NO. 4 – FAURÉ’S PIANO QUARTET NO. 1 Written at a time of emotional turmoil in Fauré’s life, this beautiful composition is lively, playful, and high-spirited. Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra, SCAD Box Office (All Events), 912-525-5050, Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 120 Bull St., Sav. 5 pm $20 *Jan. 17 GREGG ALLMAN This American rock and blues singer-songwriter, keyboardist, guitarist is a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band. Savannah Civic Center, 912-651-6550, Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave. 8 pm $25-49.50 *Jan. 21-25 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY: BUILT TO AMAZE! Astonishing performers, awe-inspiring athletes, and amazing animals from around the globe have been assembled in one place to provide a riveting display of unimaginable proportions. Savannah Civic Center, 912-651-6550, Martin Luther King Jr. Arena, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave. Wed.-Thurs. 7 pm; Fri. 10:30 am & 7 pm; Sat. 11 am, 3 & 7 pm; Sun. 1 & 5 pm $10-45 *Jan. 21-25 9TH ANNUAL PULSE! ART + TECHNOLOGY FESTIVAL! A multi-sensory mix of fun and innovative technology-based art. Telfair Museums, 912-790-8800,Jepson Center, 207 W.York St. Wed.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. Noon-5 pm Fri: Food, beverages, live entertainment. 6-10 pm *Jan. 24 FREE FAMILY DAY AT JEPSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS Special matinee show by performance artist Miwa Matreyek, lots of do-it-yourself technoart projects. Telfair now has a 3D printer, so that will be in use, too! Telfair Museums, 912-790-8802, 207 W. York St., Sav. 10 am-5 pm Free *Jan. 23-24 DOO WOP AND ROCK FESTIVAL 15 A 2-day celebration of that Good Old-Time Rock ‘n Roll. The show features 8 legendary Rock ‘n Roll artists from the 50’s and 60’s, with four artists each night. SCAD Box Office (All Events), 912-525-5050, Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St., Sav. 7:30 pm $44, 54, 59 *Jan. 28 BLUE MAN GROUP Experience the phenomenon of their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts, which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. Savannah Civic Center, 912-651-6550, Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave. 7:30 pm $37.50-62.50 *Jan. 30-Feb. 8 VIVA VEGAS The Savannah Theatre cast and band, along with Jeremy Davis and Clay Johnson (founders of The Fabulous Equinox Jazz Orchestra), pay a glamorous and glitzy tribute to iconic Las Vegas headliners! Enjoy hit songs from The Rat Pack; Elvis; Marilyn Monroe; Chicago; Judy Garland; Earth, Wind & Fire; and more! Savannah
Theatre, 912-233-7764, 222 Bull St. Fri.-Sat. 8 pm (2/7 3 & 8 pm), Sun. 3 pm $37.45 (Coupon $34.24, Kids $18.19) *Jan. 31 THE CREATION Haydn’s masterpiece oratorio depicts and celebrates, in evocative musical language, the creation of the world as described in the biblical Book of Genesis and Paradise Lost. Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, SCAD Box Office (All Events), 912-525-5050, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 222 East Harris St., Sav. 7:30 pm $18-100
BLUFFTON & BEYOND *Jan. 17 METOPERA – LIVE! presents Lehár’s “The Merry Widow” The great Renée Fleming stars as the beguiling woman who captivat Cinemark, 7572859, 106 Buckwalter Pkwy., Bluffton. 12:55 pm $24 (Seniors $22) Encore: Jan. 21, 6:30 pm $22 (Seniors $20) *Jan. 17 RICE CULTURE IN THE LOWCOUNTRY Marvin Bouknight explains the history of rice plantations. Rice was king in the Lowcountry during the plantation era. Enslaved Africans physically altered the area’s riverside properties to grow this labor-intensive crop. Coastal Discovery Museum, 689-6767, 70 Honey Horn Dr., HHI. Reservations required. 3 pm $10 Jan. 24 BLUFFTON ROTARY ANNUAL OSYTER ROAST May River oysters, homemade chili, hot dogs, brats from Scott’s Market, fresh cut fries, and live music by Low Country Boil. Beer and wine available to purchase. Bluffton Rotary, 8152277. Held at Bluffton Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf St. 5-8 pm $25 in advance, $30 at the gate (includes all you can eat!) *Jan. 30 ARLO GUTHRIE: ALICE’S RESTAURANT 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR With his singular voice as both a singer-songwriter and social commentator, Arlo Guthrie is a legendary artist who shares timeless stories and unforgettable classic songs. Performing Arts Center, Georgia Southern University, 912-478-7999, 847 Plant Dr., Statesboro. 7 pm $26 *Jan. 31 METOPERA – LIVE! presents Offenbach’s “Les Contes d’Hoffmann” The magnetic tenor, Vittorio Grigolo, takes on the role of a tortured poet and unwitting adventurer in the Met’s kaleidoscopic production of this energetic, operatic masterpiece. Cinemark, 757-2859, 106 Buckwalter Pkwy., Bluffton. 12:55 pm $24 (Seniors $22) Encore: Feb. 4, 6:30 pm $22 (Seniors $20) *Saturdays HAROLD’S COUNTRY CLUB Start the New Year right…Big ol’ rib-eye, huge potato, special salsa, salad, tea. Dress way down! Harold’s Country Club, 843-5894360 or 843-893-8802, Hwy. 17A & 21, Yemassee. Advance reservations required. 6:30 pm Steak buffet $18, Buffet without steak $9, Dessert $1 extra (+ tip)
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Wine Resolutions 2 015 By Michael Mavrogordato
Let’s face it, New Year’s resolutions are tough to maintain particularly when they involve breaking habits. But there are other resolutions which profess to try something new and different, and this is where wine can come into the picture. Wine is after all, a pleasurable thing so why not set goals to increase your pleasure into the new year. Here are some sample resolutions which are guaranteed to expand your knowledge and appreciation of wine. Cheers ... and Happy New Year!
Drink less wine
Unlike beer, wine is not a thirst-quencher so don’t treat it like one. Wine can be served as a stand-alone drink, or to accompany a meal and in both cases the characteristics of the wine are most apparent in the first two glasses (roughly half a 750cc bottle). Once you get into the third glass, either the environment has enticed you to continue (a good reason), or you are trapped by force of habit (a bad reason).
Drink better wine
There are hundreds of good wines available in Bluffton, and all (not just most) are only available in 750cc bottles. Jug wines (1.5 liters) are invariably bland, and are false economies because they encourage you to drink them fast before they go bad. By contrast, a standard bottle of red is perfect for two meals, and by the way, will taste better on the second day when properly corked.
Experiment!
It is tempting to keep buying the same wine over again because you minimize your risk for disappointment and can justify the $15 investment. The problem with this approach is that you will never have a “wow” experience. Ask any of your wine friends, and they will likely identify, in a nano second , the what, when and where of their “wow” wine. In short, make this a goal for 2015.
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For men, drink more white wine Guys, if you plan to eat burgers and steaks all the time in 2015, be my guest, but understand that red wine is not a cholesterolbuster, and you will have missed out on how good white wines can be. If you like oysters, fresh fish, cheese, and chicken, you have no excuse. To get started, try these pairings: oysters with pinot gris from Oregon; fish with an Alto Adige pinot grigio; cheese with a California sauvignon blanc; and chicken with an oaky chardonnay, also from California.
For ladies, drink more red Besides the health benefit (resveratrol) that only red wine can give, they need not be “heavy”, and laced with alcohol. Medium-bodied varietals such as the pinot noir, and tempranillo are silky, sexy wines which pair very well with lighter meals, and they will not stain your teeth! Try these pairings: Salmon with an Oregon pinot noir or a roast chicken with a Rioja tempranillo.
For both genders, try a French rosé Beginning in spring, good rose wines will appear on the wine shelves. Argentina makes a Malbec rose which is a good entry point, but be on the lookout for the French wines. These wines are very refreshing and are perfect for the hot weather to come.
Get to know your wine store And finally, make a point of getting to know your wine merchant. Unlike supermarket chains, individual liquor and wine stores make their own buying decisions and are in a better position to describe what they have. Sometimes their prices may be higher, but if you are committed to tasting better wine, that extra dollar or two will have become a bargain when you find your “wow” wine.
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New Year’s Rezzies? By Jevon Daly 2014 has been a great year here in the Lowcountry of Bluffton,SC. Businesses are booming again, and music is quietly booming from a bunch of local taverns and restaurants. This year will be remembered because of great things local people did to fight for their rights as music lovers. For great events like Beer and Brats, The Mayfest, and many other smaller but no less important local events in our growing community. I for one am glad when I hear of local bands being featured in said events, {yes, because I am a local performer} but also because I grow weary of hearing of local art and music being outsourced from other areas when we have so much talent around here. BUY LOCAL. Let the local people make your money and spend it at your business. It works. The end. Somebody asked me to write a few of my new year’s resolutions and possibly suggest some things for you, the reader. When I first thought of a resolution I thought, “Jevon, maybe this is the year you stop drinking beer.” “Maybe this is the year you get a gym membership.” Wrong. I will not stop drinking beer, especially when I heard news of one or two or maybe 3 breweries opening in the Bluffton area. I did start running in 2013 and have found I can drink heavier beer now that I do so, and encourage you to run. Although the running joke [no pun] around Bluffton “what you running from boy?” does get funnier after you have heard it 65 times, I started because I found I was getting heavy and have listened to some great albums when running. I mean, when can u really listen to music?
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As a performer with bit of a sarcastic outlook I have asked myself to try and not say the first thing that comes out of my mouth, even if it is funny. Sometimes people who support artists want to say something nice and the younger me was always trying to come up with a clever retort. I am going to try and listen more to what people have to say. I write for the people! You are MY PEOPLE!! The people of Bluffton and Hilton Head are the ones I remember most for allowing this class clown to have a family and lead a normal life. Well, sorta normal. But anyway, thank you. I’m not usually one to tell people what to do. Even suggesting things can come off as elitist although I do like to tell people about me and what I am up to. But I am also curious to know what you are up to. It is inspiring when someone finds a new ‘thing’ and you are able to feel their excitement. I say go out and support all the local artists, musicians, store owners. Go get some coffee, hit the farmers’ market. There are plenty of places to shop for whatever you need in Bluffton. And when you need art or song for business or for pleasure, make sure you ask around . When business is taken elsewhere it saddens us. It is hard to perform sometimes for people that have heard you strum that song a thousand times. But the people of Bluffton value the scene around here and you as the artist have to keep learning, growing , introducing new things. Thank you Bluffton for a great year. Let it grow!
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A New Year’s Miracle By Gene Cashman A cold and stinging wind whipped across my exposed face. To escape its bite I burrowed my head into my jacket, pulling my cap down low over my ears. Casting my eyes heavenward I hoped for a hint of dawn. A waxing gibbous moon staunchly stood watch over the earth in the black sky. I would have to wait for the dawn a bit longer. The wind continued unmercifully, clanging its way through the dead and leafless limbs above me and into my own bone’s marrow. My hands shivered and trembled as I clicked the light on my watch, 6:15AM illuminated on my wrist. “When’s first shooting light” a voice called out from my left. The sound broke my fixation on my freezing hands. “Huh?” I groggily offered from a fleece mask now pulled up completely over my face. “What time is first shooting light today?” A different voice called out from the darkness to my right “6:37AM fellas, hang tight for about another fifteen minutes” there was a pause before the voice began again “and let’s hope this danged wind dies down.” I pulled off one of my gloves and reached for a satchel on my chest. In the darkness I could feel several cold cylinders. I gripped three and was careful not to drop them into the water as I pulled them out. I pivoted my weight carefully not to misstep in the darkness and trip into the icy knee deep water. The shotgun felt cold in my hand. I loaded the three shells into the chamber and looked back up at the sky. The moon still stood watch, but the blackness was now cut with a purple layer followed by a lighter blue ribbon which was kissed with a deep orange hue. Dawn was on its way. I felt life return to my extremities. There is nothing like a sunrise to melt away angst. Upon seeing first light my attention instantly shifted from the menacing cold to the sounds and sights emerging in the coming daylight. “Wak, Wak, Wak” rang out from behind a tree to my right. Over
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and over the call went out hoping for answer. Much to our excitement those calls began to be answered out in the darkness. I drug my heavy wader boots back and forth in the water to create a ripple across the water, stirring the idle decoys floating in front of me. “Wak Wak Wak” the calls continued. I intently watched the sky. Then, like a revelation, they appeared. At first only the occasional silhouetted figure circled the trees before disappearing into the flooded woods, but in short order several distinct, v-shaped formations could be seen approaching. The calls became more urgent “Wak, wak, wak” they called out, pleading for a response. “Out in front” an excited voice cried out “hold your water fellas!” Several dozen mallard emerged, dropping in a mixed formation through the clearing in the trees. Their wings flared as they braked their flight and prepared to land. In one instant the morning exploded and in the next it was all over. I never fired a shot. A large splash behind me indicated everyone else had. A dog brushed my side in pursuit. Muffled congratulations could be heard through the ringing in my ears. As I turned back to searching the sky something peculiar happened. Above me the sky exploded with the song of wing to air. From behind me a wind of sorts seemed to blow in, yet instead of wind it was wave upon wave of majestic mallard, wood and pintail duck rushing through the woods and into the dawn sky. Thousands were there, close enough to touch. It seemed a single shot would have killed a dozen. It was something I have never witnessed or heard of being witnessed and may never again be privy to this side of heaven. It seems our hunting party had hidden itself in front of where thousands had bedded down for the night in an adjacent field. Our mornings first volley flushed them into the morning sky. I trembled in awe as they passed me by. I don’t remember hearing any shots fired, I certainly did not get a shot off. A calmed silence settled over the woods as the last of the duck lumbered off into the morning sky. Four men emerged from behind trees and stared wide eyed at one another. “Gentleman” my good friend said “that was a miracle.” We all pulled off our hats and gloves and shouldered our shotguns to let what we witnessed sink in. “What a way to welcome in the new year” I said aloud. Then the second miracle happened. No one suggested it, we all just gathered our gear and began walking to the boat. The experience was enough, there was no need to stay for anything else, for nothing more we could witness that morning could top what we had just experienced. So, at 7:15AM at the dawn of the new year we headed back to camp, one duck in hand and ten thousand committed to memory. A miracle indeed. The Bluffton Breeze
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Restaurant Guide AMIGO’S - MEXICAN BELFAIR TOWN VILLAGE 815-8226 MON-SAT 11-9PM
CORKS WINE CO. - CONTEMPORY, TAPAS THE PROMENADE 815 5168 MON 5-10PM TUE-SAT 5PM - MIDNIGHT
BLUFFTON BBQ**- BARBEQUE PORK & RIBS THE PROMENADE 757-RIBS WED-SAT 11AM-WHENEVER
CORNER PERK** - BREAKFAST, LUNCH, COFFEE THE PROMENADE & MAY RIVER ROAD 816-5674 MON-FRI 7-4PM SAT 8-3PM SUN 9-2PM
TOOMERS BLUFFTON SEAFOOD HOUSE** 27 DR. MELLICHAMP DRIVE 757-0380 LUNCH/DINNER MON-SAT 11-9PM
DOWNTOWN DELI - BURGERS & SANDWICHES DR. MELLINCAMP 815-5005 MON-SAT 8-3PM
THE BLUFFTON ROOM - FINE DINING 15 PROMENADE STREET 757-3525 TUE-THUR 5-10PM FRI-SAT 5-11PM CLOSED SUN & MON
FUJIYAMA - SUSHI / ASIAN CUISINE BI-LO CENTER 706-9907 MON-THUR 11-10PM FRI-SAT 11-10:30PM SUN 12-10PM
BRITISH OPEN PUB - PUB, SEAFOOD, STEAKS SHERIDAN PARK 705-4005 MON-SUN 8-9PM SUN BRUNCH 8-1PM
GUISEPPI’S - ITALIAN KITTIES CROSSING 842-8333 MON-SAT 11-10PM SUN 11-9PM
BUFFALO’S - CONTEMPORARY PALMETTO BLUFF VILLAGE 706-6630 LUNCH MON-SAT 11-4PM
HOGSHEAD KITCHEN - CONTEMPORARY 1555 FORDING ISLAND ROAD 837-4647 MON-SAT 11:30AM-11PM SUNDAY CLOSED
CAHILL’S CHICKEN KITCHEN**- SOUTHERN HIGHWAY 46 757-2921 LUNCH MON-SAT 11-3 SUPPER THU-FRI-SAT 5-9 BREAKFAST SAT 7-12 BRUNCH SUN 9-3 CAPTAIN WOODY’S -SEAFOOD SANDWICH SALADS THE PROMENADE 757-6222 MON-SUN 11-10PM CLAUDE & ULI’S BISTRO - FRENCH MOSS CREEK VILLAGE 837-3336 MON-SAT LUNCH & DINNER
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INN AT PALMETTO BLUFF - CONTINENTAL PALMETTO BLUFF VILLAGE 706-6500 DAILY 7AM-10PM KATIE O’DONALD’S - IRISH AMERICAN KITTIES CROSSING 815-5555 MON-SUN 11-2PM LATITUDE WINE BAR** - WINE, TAPAS & LUNCH 6 PROMENADE 706-9463 WED-SAT 11AM - TO CLOSE NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH
MAY RIVER GRILL** - SEAFOOD CONTEMPORARY 1263 MAY RIVER RD., OLD TOWN 757-5755 TUE-FRI 11:30-2PM LUNCH MON-SAT 5-9PM DINNER MI TIERRA - MEXICAN 27 DR. MELLINCHAMP 757-7200 MON-THU 11-9 FRI-SAT 11-10 MULBERRY STREET TRATTORIA - ITALIAN 1476 FORDING ISLAND ROAD HWY 837-2426 TUE-SAT 11-3 & 5-10 SUN 10:30-9 MULBERRY STREET PIZZERIA 15 STATE OF MIND ST. 757-7007 TUE-WED11-9 THUR 11-10 FRI-SUN 12-WHENEVER NEO - GASTROPUB - FARM TO TABLE FARE 326 MOSS CREEK VILLAGE 837-5111 MON-THUR 11:30-9 FRI-SAT 11:30-10 SUNDAY 5-9
OKATIE ALE HOUSE - AMERICAN SUN CITY 706-2537 LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS A WEEK OLD TOWN DISPENSARY - CONTEMPORARY CALHOUN STREET 837-1893 MON-SAT 11AM-2AM SUNDAY BRUNCH PEACEFUL HENRY’S CIGAR & WINE BAR 161 BLUFFTON ROAD 757-0557 POUR RICHARD’S**- CONTEMPORARY BLUFFTON PARKWAY 757-1999 MON-SAT 5:30-10PM R&D WINE BOUTIQUE - WINE & FOOD 1011 FORDING ISLAND DRIVE BEST BUY PLAZA 837-3747 THUR-SAT 11:30-9PM
REDFISH 32 BRUIN ROAD OLD TOWN 837-8888 MON-SAT 1130-2 & 4:30-10 SUN 10-2 & 4-10 RED STRIPE - CARIBBEAN CUISINE 8 PIN OAK STREET 757-8111 MON-THUR 11-9PM FRI-SAT 11-12PM SIGLER’S ROTISSERIE & SEAFOOD CONTEMPORARY 12 SHERATON PARK CIRCLE 815-5030 MON-SAT 4:30PM-9:30PM SIPPIN COW CAFÉ - BREAKFAST LUNCH 1230 MAY RIVER ROAD 757-5051 TUE–SAT 7-3PM SUN 9-2PM SQUAT N’ GOBBLE** AMERICAN/GREEK 1231 MAY RIVER ROAD 757-4242 EAT IN OR TAKE OUT OPEN DAILY 7-3PM
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In the beginning ... By Jean Tanner The egg in a sense, representing new life, can be compared to the first day of January as to the beginning of a new year. Maybe that’s why as New Year’s Day, a Christian holiday celebrated worldwide, conjures up the custom of giving eggs as gifts to friends, since an egg hatches into new life, this custom means much the same as “turning over a new leaf’ at the beginning of the New Year. It’s funny, how you don’t think on these facts when you’re younger, but as you age these little tit-bits of information give a different insight on subjects. For instance, as a child when thinking about eggs, all I knew was that my job was to very carefully gather them as not to break them, sometimes still warm from the hen leaving her nest and also that they dyed up real pretty at Easter time. Gathering eggs was a favorite chore. Now, where the eggs came from, being a chicken was not as favorably remembered upon because my brother, Phillip, and I were the ones officially designated to catch the hen slaughter and dress it for Sunday dinner. The stench to this day, of wet chicken feathers after being plunged into a pot of hot water for plucking, still hangs heavy in the nostrils, not a pleasant odor! Now, as a wife and mother with a home of my own and having raised chickens and various kind of fowl in order for our children to appreciate the responsibility of caring for farm animals, I personally recognize the important part of the
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diet that eggs serve to humans the world over. Also, in this silver-haired age of my life with raising chickens serving only as a remembrance, the egg still stands out especially when browsing the grocery flyers for the best price on a dozen, something that used to be gathered for free from the barn yard. Many are the days, back when we did have chickens, that my mother-in-law, a good natured country mom, great cook and always with her apron on, could be seen coming from the hen house with her apron full of fresh gathered brown eggs. She was a great help in procuring our egglaying hens. We would visit a neighbor’s barn yard and barter for one of their choice egg-laying hens because we needed eggs then, no time to wait for pullets to mature to the egg-laying stage. By doing this we ended up with a colorful yard of good egglaying hens. Lastly, the answer to the old adage, “Which came first, the chicken or the egg” is quite simple when referred to the NIV version of Genesis 1: 21, 22, 23 in the Old Testament of the Bible which reads: “So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living and moving thing with which the water teems, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and increase in number and fill the water in the seas, and let the birds increase on the earth.” The chicken came first! Happy New Year…..
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Breeze Golf Course Guide Golf Course
Designer, Course
Yds*
Belfair Golf Club 200 Belfair Oaks Blvd, (843) 757 0715
Tom Fazio: East West
6,936 7,129
74.4 75.3
Berkeley Hall Golf Club 366 Good Hope Road, (843) 815 8444
Tom Fazio: North Tom Fazio: South
6,936 7,129
75.1 74.6
Callawassie Club 176 Callawassie Island Dr., (843) 987-2161
Tom Fazio
n/a
n/a
Chechessee Creek Club 18 Chechessee Creek Dr, (843) 987 7000
Coore & Crenshaw
6.606
71.8
Colleton River Plantation Club 60 Colleton River Drive (843) 837 3131
Jack Nicklaus Pete Dye
6,936 7,129
76.1 74.7
Crescent Pointe Golf Club 1 Crescent Pointe Dr, (843) 292 7778
Arnold Palmer
6,733
n/a
Eagle’s Pointe Golf Club 1 Eagle Pointe Dr, (843) 757 5900
Davis Love III
6,738
73.1
Hampton Hall Golf Club 89 Old Carolina Road, (843) 837 3131
Pete Dye
7,503
76.9
Hilton Head National Golf Club 60 Hilton Head National Dr, (843) 842 5900
Gary Player Bobby Weed
6,731
72.7
May River Golf Club, Palmetto Bluff 350 Mount Pelia, (843) 706 6579
Jack Nicklaus
7,171
75.4
Moss Creek Golf Club 1523 Fording Island Road, (843) 837 2231
George Fazio: South Tom Fazio: North
6,885 6,555
73.4 72.5
Island West Golf Club 40 Island West Drive, (843) 689 6660
Clyde B. Johnston Fuzzy Zoeller
6,803
73.2
Oldfield Golf Club 9 Oldfield Way Okatie, (843) 379 5052
Greg Norman
7,142
75.4
Old South Golf Club 50 Buckingham Plantation Dr, (843) 837 7375
Clyde B. Johnston
6,772
72.4
Pinecrest Golf Course 1 Pinecrest Way, (843) 757 8960
Rocky Rocquemore
7,489
n/a
Rose Hill Golf Club 4 Clubhouse Drive, (843) 757 9030
Gene Hamm
6,961
74.1
Sun City Golf Club 672 Cypress Hills Dr, (843) 705 4057
Mark McCumber: Hidden Cyprus Mark McCumber: Okatie Creek
6,946 6,724
73.2 71.9
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We wish you a bright and sunny 2015!
Thank you for supporting our tradition of farm-fresh produce and delicious home-cooked food!
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