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Joe and I have a big announcement. It’s not the new baby, but we did have one of them. For a variety of reasons, the magazine will shift to a quarterly for 2019 and in between printed versions we will be putting out digital-exclusive magazines on the off months. Why? This is the big question. There are a few reasons, and inquiring minds want to know. For starters, the decision to change the production schedule has nothing really to do with you, dear reader. At least, we know that not many of your have asked for an extension of the production schedule. We know you have enjoyed reading the physical version of the magazine each month and that our effort to keep the percentages of content you read high and the page count manageable has led to engaged readers. Rather, the need for the change is threefold: logistics, partnerships and personal. Of note, this will also allow us time to rectify some logistical issues that have caused delays in delivery. You may have noticed; we did! We thought it would be easy enough to handle this while publishing the magazines monthly, but this multi-dimensional issue appears to have been exacerbated by the rigors of five monthly magazines (that’s the total we do right now, yours and four others). When Joe believed he solved the problem, something else would crop up. We have linked this to three issues and one small contributor (timeliness of submissions, Meredith has really helped us improve) will be corrected by quarterlies with earlier due dates. That coupled with many people wanting to see what a quarterly might be
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like, with an increased focus on digital, led us to consider the shift. Finally, on the personal front, some health issues in Joe’s family has led to him feeling like he has not given everyone the attention they deserve. As a small team, this does have an impact. The people behind the scenes stepped up like you could not believe. They are awesome and they have been extra awesome. Joe cannot help but feel that asking everyone to do so much over a prolonged period of time is not fair, so the adjustment in production will ease this burden for these temporary issues. Our team is more excited than ever for the direction we are headed. We look forward to increasing the quality of the quarterly pieces and also trying to grow the digitals that will come out in off months. Readership for the digital pieces has been extremely high and we ask and suggest you be sure to update your information. If you are not sure, you can email info@localdotcommunity. com to make sure your preferred contact info is on the distribution. What is more, the digital service we use allows for “on-demand” printing for those that may wish to have a physical copy, although sadly it will not be free! If you too are excited about this change, or even if you don’t care for it, I’d love to hear your reaction. Our primary focus is to deliver the best magazines we can for you, our readers, creating the best experience for all stakeholders.
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the hill || resident spotlight
L I S A K E R S EY & L E O C RO N I N A W ed d ing Sto ry By Meredith Lakhani
FOR LISA ANNE ELDERS KERSEY AND LEE MICHAEL CRONIN, ONE EVENING WITH FRIENDS LISTENING TO THE BAND OCD WITH MUTUAL FRIENDS DOUG AND JERI KOPIN TURNED INTO A NEW FOUND LOVE. AS THAT AUGUST NIGHT PROGRESSED, LISA AND LEE DISCOVERED THAT THEY WERE BOTH NOT ONLY INTERESTED IN EACH OTHER, BUT BOTH AVAILABLE AND READY FOR A LONG AWAITED MOTORCYCLE RIDE.
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t didn’t take long for them to arrange their first ride; later that week on August 29, 2013 to be exact. They consider that ride their first date and their anniversary. The couple enjoys going on motorcycle camping trips together and finding good western boot stores along the way, as well as boating and music. Just over five years after their first meeting, Lisa and Lee got married. Both are residents of Rose Hill and got married right here in Rose Hill. Lisa is a Health Coach and Massage Therapist while Lee runs a reconstruction business, L.M. Cronin and Co. Most of their children live near, but one of Lisa’s sons, Justin Kersey does not due to serving our country. The wedding took place on October 6th at Colleton Po i n t
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Pavilion and was officiated by Minister Joanne Taylor. At the ceremony, the bride and groom added a personal touch by a pouring of libations for their family and friends that have gone before them. It was an offering of love to their ancestors. Another personal touch that the newlyweds added was Lisa’s mother, Linda Elders, poured Earl Grey tea into a cup that Lisa and Lee sipped from. Earl Grey tea was Lee’s mother, the late Mary Cronin’s favorite tea. The reception was a lighthearted time with the backdrop of the Colleton River at sunset. Lisa described it as a “divine and serene setting.” The beautiful lowcountry atmosphere added to the easy feel of the evening, even with family and friends dressed in formal attire! Lisa says that her guests are what really made her wedding so much fun. The ladies attended in full length ball gown and men came in suits with ties. All completed their looks with masquerade masks and huge smiles for the bride and groom! There was a photo booth to help document all the fancy attires and beautiful masks, but also to send everyone home with a personal momento.
Lisa says her friends made her wedding so much fun, but that’s not all they did. It was with her friends and all their help that Lisa and Lee were able to have the wedding day of their dreams.
Lisa says her friends made her wedding so much fun, but that’s not all they did. It was with her friends and all their help that Lisa and Lee were able to have the wedding day of their dreams. The beautiful bride found her princess dress at a thrift shop. Her best friend, Barbara O’Leary’s daughter, Kristin Cambron changed and altered the dress to exactly what Lisa wanted for her day. The crown was not initially planned. Rather it was a last minute lucky find on Amazon that Lisa couldn’t pass up! To thank Barbara and Kristin for their hard work and the love that they put into Lisa, she bought both of their ball gowns to wear to her wedding. Lisa says, “Really there is no payment large enough to thank them for all their help.” To get the bride ready, more friends stepped up with love. Ty and Carrie Farris from Cosmic Studio are both “super talented” hair stylists. They did Lisa’s hair while the Farris’ business partner, Jessie, did not just Lisa’s makeup but also some of the other ladies in the wedding. Other friends that helped were the Kopins and Patty Headley. Both came up from Florida early to help. The Kopins came up a week prior to help with all the preparations including making decorations and getting the couple’s home ready. The family even gifted the linens for the evening to the couple! Patty provided food for everyone the night before the wedding and spent the day setting up. Lisa wanted to tell them, “Thank you Patty along with Mary Elizabeth Baughman for all that set up work!! Could not have got on without y’all.” Speaking of setting up. More friends showed their love by coming the night before to set up the venue. A few friends, including Rosemary Staples and Sue Deloach, even lent the couple furniture from their own homes! Sue not only lent the fancy couch that Lisa loved but also hosted Lisa’s mom’s best friend, hosted the ladies to get ready before the wedding, and hosted a bridal shower. Yet another great friend, Brian Allman, showed his big heart by using his camera to take all of the photos. Sara Burns often plays Sundays at the Fish Camp, but took the day to play acoustic guitar at her friend’s wedding during hors d’oeuvre hour. OCD was the first band that Lisa and Lee saw together, so they decided they should make an appearance at their wedding! It should be no surprise that Sean Biggins, David Washack, Todd Toho, Brian Sandman, and Johnathon Vaughn are all friends of Lisa and Lee, too. The five piece band plays a wide variety of music and kept everyone dancing all night long. Normally, they play locally in Bluffton or Hilton Head. Lisa wanted to be sure that they were free on the special day, so she booked them two years in advance! Another friend that showed their love was “her cake highness” Cathe “CatCat” Dixon of Santa Fe Cafe on Hilton Head. The spectacular Masquerade cake was a three layer creation that was gone quickly! Almond buttercream with apricot glaze was the bottom, rich
dark chocolate cheesecake was the middle, and layered chocolate cake with mocha filling was the top tier. This was another creation that was booked two years in advance. Friends were not the only ones that showed up to help and support the lovely couple. Family stepped up to the plate, too. Both Lee and Lisa’s children played a role in making the wedding a success. Lisa’s son, James Kersey, did a whole lot of heavy lifting and what Lisa described as a seemingly never ending list of “James will you…” Katherine Kersey, Lisa’s daughter and Maid of Honor, and Princeton Way, Katherine’s friend, both arrived the night before ready to help. Katherine lent her computer skills, as she always does, to the wedding by making the invitations and guest list. Liam Cronin, Lee’s son and best man, also pitched in by managing the catering. He and Watusi from Hilton Head Island prepares a low country boil and some delicious sides. “[He] offered a bunch of blood, sweat, and tears… well maybe not tears but you get the idea,” Lisa said. Lee’s daughter, Shannon Cronin, offered her services through her two-year old daughter as the flower girl. Shannon’s youngest daughter also made an appearance as the adorable baby! Both Lee and Lisa wanted to say a big thank you to their children. Justin Kersey was not left out of the helping even though he could not attend. He gifted the venue for the happy couple! For the newlywed’s honeymoon, they jetted off to Scotland and Ireland. Both Lisa and Lee’s ancestors are from those areas, so the trip was a check on their bucket lists. First, they toured Island of Arran, Scotland where Lisa is from. Her mother joined them for a stay at Jane Hendry McFadzean’s, who is a distant cousin’s home. The couple then went through Ireland, from Dublin to the very South West Islands onto Heir Island, where Lee’s grandmother, Catherine Emily Harte, spent her childhood. Y
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the hill || HHABA Awards
H H A H B A L I G H T H O U S E AWA R D S This Year’s Winners Are In Each fall the local building industry gathers together to learn who will take away coveted “LightHouse” awards. Now in its 19th year, the event took place in November presented by Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association with BB&T Home Mortgage serving as title sponsor. First held in 1999, chairman Dan Monroe calls it the “Academy Awards for our local building industry.” Along with awards for home construction and remodeling, this year included architecture, marketing, and other notable categories. For perspective, the construction cost of this year’s remodeled or newly built home entries ranged from $100,000 to $6.4 million. Twelve judges were welcomed to the area in mid-September to physically judge the construction quality of each home entered! Builders, remodelers, architects and other industry professionals from Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina were this year’s judging professionals. Split into four teams, the judges spent two full days visiting entries from Hilton Head Island to Habersham. Additional judges, all construction and real estate sales and marketing professionals, were later enlisted to judge the LightHouse Awards program’s newly added Sales & Marketing awards categories. In many instances, the separation between runner-up and winner was a fraction of a point. All members of the Home Builders Association, including building industry professionals, subcontractors, and suppliers, who participated in the design and construction of each of the competing homes, were also recognized at the gala. Builders may spend over a year working on a project that, through the judging process, may land them a LightHouse Award or runner-up acknowledgment based on the smallest detail. A sizeable committee and numerous sponsors are responsible each year for the awards along with the judges who come from out of the area to ensure the integrity of the process. Category designations are created to ensure that like homes are judges against each other, whether it be based on the project budget or the size of the company doing the work in comparison to their counterparts. Craftsmanship, demonstrated construction excellence and use of materials are the main criteria for judging the homes. The home builders association attempts to provide an award in each available category, but will not do so when they consider the quality of submissions does not meet the the criteria. Homes are sometimes full-time residences and at other times rental, investment, or vacation properties. A scorecard system is used and following the release of the winners’ information, all applicants are invited to review their scoring at the Home Builders Association. The history of the awards, level of competition, quality of organization and integrity of the awards make the LightHouse Awards amongst the most coveted in the industry. Since the Lowcountry is known for beautiful homes, competition is fierce each year. Those interested in home building and remodeling are sure to
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get a good start by considering award winners in categories like New Home, Kitchen and Bath as well as Remodel. Due to the length of time many of these projects takes, the best builders will sometimes skip a year between applications. Interested parties should go to www.hhahba.com to review this year and past winners. Each spring, area residents, their friends, and those interested in the Lowcountry are also invited to the Lowcountry Home & Garden Show hosted by the local Home Builder Association. An area facility, often the local recreation center, is made over showcasing a variety of builders and subcontractors. For a small fee, participants can buy a ticket to the Parade of Homes Tour. The tour normally features many LightHouse winning homes and builders. People sometimes ask, could my home win a LightHouse Award? Maybe! Many winning homes are not open to the public and will never be on the tour of homes. Their addresses are not made available though you will see a photo (sometimes a photo spread) in promotional materials and/or the yearly Lowcountry Home magazine. These homes have been imagined by a homesite owner who works closely with their preferred builder that builds their dream home. Other times architects, local or those from up north, a project manager, or some other talented professionals may work to execute your vision of the perfect retirement destination or getaway. Following construction (or remodeling), the home is entered for consideration through the local Home Builders Association, an entry fee is paid, and the home is then judged. If the stars align, your home may be acknowledged. Many homes within the community have received LightHouse awards over the years, and your neighbor may have even built one. As evidenced by the categories, it’s not always the most expensive job that wins, rather, there are different categories to ensure that the best quality jobs win based on their contemporaries. Like the Academy Awards that Dan mentioned, some builders will even wait on completing a project with the approval of their client to give them a better opportunity to win during next year’s award season. You only have one opportunity to make a first impression, as they say, but the judges won’t let lipstick trick them! The level of competition is so fierce from year to year that honorable mentions and other such designations are quite meaningful. If you have a great builder and the stars align, your home could win a LightHouse Award too! You will have to be sure to pencil in the Parade of Homes this spring to see other winners and visit the area’s model homes for inspiration. Get your Pinterest boards ready for when you’ll need that inevitable remodel or you decide to upgrade your kitchen or bathroom! You can find all the information about this year’s LightHouse winners as well as the previous few at www.hhahba.com and navigating to the “Events” tab. We also recommend checking out their “Community Resources” tab for great tips on hiring remodelers and more. Y
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L AURA BABINGTON Lo c a l M u s i c i a n & A r ti s t By Kelly Logan Graham
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F YOU’VE BEEN FOLLOWING ALONG WITH OUR ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE, THAN THE LAST NAME OF THIS MONTH’S ARTIST MIGHT SOUND FAMILIAR! THAT’S BECAUSE THIS MONTH THE SPOTLIGHT IS ON LAURA BABINGTON, SISTER TO LAST MONTH’S ARTIST, ADAM BABINGTON!
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Laura lives in Rose Hill with her dad Allan, mom Lesley, and two dogs Alex and Clancey. Not only does she enjoy playing music with her school band at May River High School, she is also an avid painter and loves to draw. Musically, Laura plays the trumpet, piano, French horn and mellophone. Besides being part of the marching band at May River, she is also in the Low Country Community Band and the concert band at May River. She is actually the only sophomore in the May River Band that has been there since the school opened three years ago! Although she lists Stefan Dohr as one of her favorite artists, she doesn’t aspire to be anyone. “I just want to be good enough” says Laura. She claims her band teachers as her mentors, but states that she doesn’t have many other mentors outside of them. When it comes to drawing and painting, Laura likes to use acrylics and pencils. She started painting six years ago while at Okatie Elementary School. She says they let the students there actually paint pictures and sell them at an art show. She has been drawing since she was 3-yearsold. Mood has a lot of inspirations in her art, and they can tend to have a darker feeling. Laura isn’t sure why she draws or paints, it’s just something that she naturally gravitated towards in one
form or another. She doesn’t take art classes at school because she would rather develop her own style, and feels that the instruction would not allow her to find her own way. Her drawings have a wide range, from anime to landscapes. Her mother says they’ve started a collection of her paintings, which of course embarrasses Laura! When she isn’t playing an instrument or painting, Laura also enjoys making brownies. She jokingly says she’s a regular at her bed and the refrigerator, but also enjoys going out to eat at Chili’s. She enjoys attending car and motorcycle races, and learning languages like Russian and German. She’s interested in the DCI (Drum Corps International) and enjoys supporting them as a non-profit. Laura says her favorite book is Learning to Swear by Katie Kennedy, and her favorite movies are Hocus Pocus and Mama Mia. It was hard for her to narrow down her favorite musician, but she says Queen will always be in her top five! Y
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H A R RY C R A M An O riginal Bluffto n Eccentric
By Kelly Logan Graham
THE LOWCOUNTRY HAS HAD ITS SHARE OF COLORFUL CHARACTERS WHO LIVE ON IN OUR LORE AND LEGENDS. ONE SUCH FIGURE WAS HENRY SERGEANT CRAM, WHO WAS KNOWN TO MOST OF HIS FRIENDS AS HARRY. BORN IN NEW YORK CITY IN 1907, HARRY WAS THE SON OF JOHN SERGEANT CRAM, A WEALTHY AND SUCCESSFUL LAWYER AT NEW YORK’S TAMMANY HALL.
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ot long after his birth the Crams made their way to South Carolina via ship. Years before, in the late 1800s, John had purchased a 5000 acre peninsula of land between the Chechessee and Colleton Rivers in the South Carolina Lowcountry. The land that became Harry’s new home was known as Foot Point Plantation. As a young man, Harry traveled extensively through Europe and around the world. He was long listed on the New York Social Register, and was considered to be a “bon vivant”. Eventually, Harry would inherit the beloved Foot Point Plantation from his father’s estate, and Harry would spend much time raising a family in Bluffton as a gentleman farmer, where he bred and raised cattle on his land at Victoria Bluff. Early on, young Harry had learned horsemanship, gun handling and safety. His father, John owned Dunheath Castle in Scotland, where Harry spent time perfecting his skills pheasant hunting. These avocations were to become a part of his life in the southern Lowcountry. Indeed, his love of horses lasted his entire life, and he was an avid polo player. The annual horse race between Mr. Cram and Roy Rainey, down the unpaved Burnt Church Road in Bluffton, was a popular local event that drew large crowds.
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with a Lab on Harry Cram poses ver dock a friend’s May Ri
Harry Cram learned to love horsemanship and firearms as a young boy
In the 1930’s, Harry entered Savannah’s DeSoto Hilton ballroom, surely must have known that something was amiss. To the perpetrators’ through a window - while riding his horse. The story is that a lady shock, the bedroom door suddenly swung open wide and without hesaccompanied him into the ballroom, also riding a horse. It should be itation, Harry discharged two rounds from his .38 caliber pistol. Each noted that Harry credited his fourth wife, Lucy, with saving him from bullet found its mark between the eyes of the intruders. A third conan early death by extolling the dangers of drinking liquor. spirator was later jailed for his knowledge and involvement in the failed Harry purchased Devil’s Elbow Island, which lies directly across plot. No other robbery attempts were ever made, as far as we know. the May River from Myrtle Island, in Bluffton. The Crams raised their In the September, 1993 issue of Esquire Magazine, a story about young children in the lodge-style house that he built on the island, Harry tells of his youthful eccentric behavior: “At eighty-five, Harry accessible only by boat. The house had Cram is the epitome of the gentlean interior of rich, wood paneling and men hunter, having spent a lifetime the main room was adorned with large, shooting grouse in Scotland, duck HARRY CRAM REPRESENTS ONE animal trophy heads. I was fortunate on Long Island and quail in South enough to visit the Island once, where Carolina. A superb marksman, OF THE EXAMPLES OF PEOPLE we enjoyed a gracious luncheon, and I Harry is a fanatic about gun safety. remember the large tusks of a particuBut, he’s not above having a little WHO BROUGHT WORLDLY larly wild-looking boar’s head that hung fun now and then. People still talk menacingly over my head. about how, back in the 1930s, HarCLASS, SOPHISTICATION, ZEAL It was in the house on Devil’s Elry would invite guests for Sunday bow Island, where an event took place in lunch at noon and tell them to be & BRAVADO TO BLUFFTON. the 60s, that has become a Bluffton legsure to be on time. end; still living on as testament to HarAt the stroke of 12:00, he ry’s shooting skills as well as his veracity. Two young Marine recruits, would climb a tree with a drink and a rifle and shoot the hood orfrom nearby Parris Island had heard about Mr. Cram’s island, and they naments off the cars of latecomers. He could plink the three-pointed believed that he kept a large amount of cash on his person. They plotstar off of a Mercedes without disturbing the ring around it- Esquire ted to rob Harry, and they swam the width of the May River, at night, author’s note: Harry claims he never did that, although he adds, he in wetsuits to gain access to the family home. Upon making their way “could have if he wanted to”.” across the river and into the house, the Marines crept into young son, Harry Cram represents one of the examples of people who Peter’s room, and awoke him at knife point. They then walked Peter brought worldly class, sophistication, zeal and bravado to Bluffton. Indown the hall toward his parent’s room at the end of the hall. deed Harry Cram is part of our collective culture and our unique brand When they reached the parent’s door and Peter knocked, Harry of eccentricity. Y
Author’s note: some references from The Cram Sourcebook, a family genealogy,1996 by Michael Cram. Kelly Logan Graham is Executive Director of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society, which owns and operates the Heyward House Museum, the official Welcome Center for the Town of Bluffton. Call 843-757-6293 or visit HeywardHouse.org
*All photos courtesy of the BHPS Caldwell Archives
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the hill || nature report
W H Y B I R D S M AT T E R The Study of W ild Bird s o f Prey By Daniel J. Prohaska, MA, CFRE, Director of Development
SOUTH CAROLINA IS FORTUNATE TO BE POSITIONED AS AN IMPORTANT DESTINATION FOR COMMERCE, TOURISM, AND VIBRANT LOCAL COMMUNITIES. THE SAME DISTINCTIONS WHICH SET US APART FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO THE RICH BIODIVERSITY AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE REGION. South Carolina’s coastal environment, specifically, is among the most unique habitats on earth. Renowned naturalists including Sprunt, Chamberlain, and Audubon are prominently linked to South Carolina’s natural history heritage. The study of wild birds, and birds of prey in particular, has played an integral role in past, present and future culture of our state. Because of their broad distribution, environmental sensitivity, dependence on a wide range of habitats, and niche in the environment as apex predators, birds of prey provide critical insight into a growing number of environmental issues, reflecting the health of our ecosystem and how well we are managing our natural resources as a whole. Today nearly 12% of all birds worldwide are at risk of becoming extinct in the next 100 years – 50 times the historic rate. It would only follow that birds warrant our full attention and conservation efforts. The Avian Conservation Center was founded by Charleston native Jim Elliott in 1991 to foster medical, educational, research, and conservation initiatives aimed at preserving wild birds for future generations.
Today the Center is the most comprehensive facility of its kind in the nation combining science, education, research, medical care, captive breeding and oiled bird treatment. It encompasses three primary operating divisions including The Center for Birds of Prey (its public facility), the Avian Medical Clinic, and the South Carolina Oiled Bird Treatment Facility. World renowned naturalist Jack Hanna, Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and the Wilds, has said of the Center,
“I have traveled worldwide and seen countless centers and this is the absolute best of its kind I have ever seen anywhere.”
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The Center’s Avian Medical Clinic currently treats more than 700 injured birds of prey and shorebirds each year, releasing the majority back into their natural habitat. Refined medical procedures and protocols, and time-proven systems for transporting, receiving, and admitting injured birds are in place. The medical functions of the Center operate on a 365-day/24-hour basis. Injured birds are admitted from a continually widening geographical area, including beyond South Carolina borders.
If you are concerned about the health or safety of a wild bird of prey or shorebird, please call the Avian Medical Clinic at (843) 971-7474 and press option #1 for the Injured Bird Line. You can also send an email to info@thecenterforbirdsofprey.org.
We are available to assist with injured birds from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day of the week. If you need assistance after 5:00 p.m., please leave a message and we will contact you first thing the following morning. Always leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Do not handle the bird unless you are confident you can do so without injuring yourself or injuring the bird further. Injured raptors require specialized treatment and care from a federally-licensed, experienced practitioner. It is illegal to possess any migratory bird without state and federal permits. However, your temporary assistance is allowed in helping an injured bird reach proper care and doing so ensures its best chance for recovery and return to its natural environment. If the bird is contained, do not offer food or water to the bird. The bird may not be strong enough to process solid food, even if it appears hungry; feeding could harm or even be fatal to the bird. Having food in its system may also preclude certain medical procedures that the bird may need. Keep the bird in a quiet, warm, dark location away from noise, activity, or interaction with pets or other people. Doing so will minimize the bird’s stress. The Center’s statewide network of volunteer transporters will help get the bird to the Avian Medical Clinic in Awendaw, South Carolina. Due to the volume of patients requiring care at the Center, presenters and transporters may not receive regular updates on the bird’s condition; no news is typically good news. When any case is resolved, the presenter is always notified of the outcome. If you are interested in learning more about how you can participate in this work, we invite you to consider joining us on Sunday, December 16th from 11 am to 2 pm for a training workshop for those interested in participating in the Avian Medical Clinic’s Transport Volunteer program. During this workshop, you will learn the basic techniques for capturing and transporting injured wild birds
from the field to the Avian Medical Clinic. We invite all who are interested in supporting the Center as an Injured Bird Transport Volunteer, even if you have attended a training session in the past. To RSVP for this event or to receive more information about the requirements for being a Transport Volunteer, please send an email to info@thecenterforbirdsofprey.org. Important application materials will be emailed in advance of the orientation. Thanks to a generous grant from the Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation earlier this year, the Center has received seed money to initiate a Strategic Captive Breeding initiative that will achieve two goals: (1) propagate priority species in the Center’s resident collection and (2) import new breeding pairs of species representing vital conservation and education opportunities. As a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization, the Center relies on donations from corporations, foundations, and individuals to achieve its mission. Over the years past support from the Center’s community of donors have helped achieve important milestones in avian science and conservation. Your philanthropic support can play a meaningful role in the continued growth and investment in the Center’s work. With your help, wildlife will be protected, lives will be changed, worldviews will be shaped, new scientific insight will be gained, and a sustainable future will be within reach. Beyond the valuable contributions to avian science the Center provides, there is a more subtle outcome that is perhaps the most profound. Through this shared work, we are defining and fostering a value system, an underlying ethic that will literally determine what of the natural world we will preserve and what will be irrevocably lost. Ultimately, we will be remembered by what we leave for future generations. It is this legacy that we must preserve and share; one that will endure for the benefit of our children, our grandchildren, and all of those who follow. Y THE HILL • December 2018
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Rose Hill Real Estate
UPDATE
Active Address
21
Bedrooms Bathrooms
½ Baths
Price
Address
Bedrooms Bathrooms
½ Baths
Price
185 Sumter Square
3
2
0
$260,000
28 Martingale W
3
3
1
$650,000
186 Sumter Square
3
2
0
$279,500
1 Oxen Lane
4
3
1
$669,000
4 Fair Hope Lane
3
2
0
$309,000
2 Rosebud Drive
5
3
1
$675,000
2 Wood Eden Court
3
2
0
$314,900
197 Rose Hill Way
4
3
1
$679,000
20 Coventry Court
3
2
0
$333,900
51 Spartina Crescent
6
5
1
$739,000
2 Sorrelwood Lane
4
3
0
$334,900
2 Amberly
5
5
1
$755,000
28 Wood Eden Lane
3
2
1
$335,000
6 Longview Lane
4
3
1
$799,900
13 Pipers Pond Road
3
2
1
$338,600
20 Martingale E
4
3
3
$895,000
6 Sorrelwood Lane
3
2
0
$339,900
10 Hackamore Drive
4
3
1
$898,000
177 Whiteoaks Circle
3
2
0
$339,500
4 Queen Crescent
4
5
0
$1,175,000
296 Club Gate
4
3
0
$349,900
19 Martingale E
4
4
3
$1,350,000
193 Whiteoaks Circle
3
2
1
$349,900
5 Ghost Pony Road
8
8
1
$1,400,000
33 Wood Eden Lane
4
3
0
$359,900
10 Coventry Court
3
3
1
$364,900
1 Sorrelwood Lane
4
3
1
$365,000
285 Club Gate
4
3
0
$369,900
69 Whiteoaks Circle
3
2
1
$375,000
4 Greenwood Drive
3
2
0
$380,000
182 Sumter Square
4
2
1
$390,000
2 Greenwood Drive
3
3
0
$398,000
282 Club Gate
3
2
0
$399,000
29 Whiteoaks Circle
4
3
1
$409,000
167 Whiteoaks Circle
3
2
1
$425,000
226 Club Gate
3
4
1
$439,900
243 Club Gate
3
3
1
$439,998
5 Fox Meadow
4
3
1
$475,000
187 Whiteoaks Circle
4
3
1
$518,900
13 Little Johns Retreat
4
4
1
$519,900
2 Mirabell Court
4
3
1
$540,000
43 Fairway Drive
3
3
0
$549,900
2 Glenn Road
4
4
1
$560,000
6 Amberly
4
3
0
$569,000
36 Spartina Crescent
3
3
1
$569,900
16 Rosebud Drive
4
3
1
$599,000
13 Greenwood Court
4
4
0
$599,000
8 Kirk Court
4
2
1
$625,000
9 Belfair Point Drive
4
3
1
$649,000
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Under Contract Address
Bedrooms Bathrooms
½ Baths
Price
1 Peppertree Lane
3
2
0
$229,900
4 Coventry Court
3
2
0
$279,900
1 Sweetgum Lane
3
2
1
$407,500
234 Club Gate
4
3
0
$419,900
34 Whiteoaks Circle
4
3
1
$485,000
76 Plantation House Drive
5
5
2
$829,500
31 Rose Hill Drive
5
5
1
$1,599,000
Sold Address
Bedrooms Bathrooms
½ Baths
Price
11 Coventry Court
3
2
1
$335,000
245 Club Gate
3
2
0
$340,000
3 Whiteoaks Circle
3
2
1
$345,000
48 Pipers Pond Road
4
3
0
$345,000
19 Fairway Drive
3
2
0
$380,000
192 Whiteoaks Circle
3
2
1
$494,275
Information was current as of 15 June 2018 and curated from ©MLS of Hilton Head Island. The information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. This is not intended to solicit property that is currently on the market.
the hill || business showcase
BALEADA EXPRESS Bringing Aut he ntic H o nd uran Fo o d to the Lo w co untry By Joe Nehila HAVE YOU EVER HAD A REALLY GREAT FRIEND? ONE YOU COULD TALK TO ABOUT POLITICS. RELIGION. THE ECONOMY. TRAVEL. ROMANCE. SPORTS. BEEN WHAT THE NO-LONGER-HIP CALLED BFFS? HAD A BROMANCE? AND ONE DAY, THEY TELL YOU ABOUT THEIR ABSOLUTE FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT, AND YOU TRUST THEIR SUGGESTION LIKE IT’S GOSPEL - ONLY TO TRY IT AND SUDDENLY QUESTION YOUR ENTIRE FRIENDSHIP!?
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las, we have all been there. Well, most of us. There are those that “live to eat” and those that “eat to live.” I count my brother-in-law and sister-in-law amongst the camp of eat-to-livers, but even they love something delicious. This seasoned power couple, parents of two, doers-of-things, just don’t seem to care to journey on a culinary quest of discovery.
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This said, never have I heard a single complaint when they are told where X marks the spot. If you, dear reader, are an “eat to live” person who just doesn’t care, who doesn’t love delicious things, please read no further. If, however, you, like me, love that which is good (to eat), I hope we can be friends.
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If you want, you can eat it with a fork and knife in the end. But we don’t judge if you dive in with your hands and face!
As an offering, as a first impression to our foodie friendship, I give to you Bluffton’s Baleada Express.
Have you been? Located across the street from Timeless Interiors on Bluffton Parkway, and adjacent to the Bluffton Bicycle Shop, is a quaint Honduran hole-in-the-wall. When I say “hole-in-the-wall,” I’m not talking Chinatown in New York City. Simply put, the restaurant is a small, made-to-order off a menu, quasi-fast casual haunt of many a non-native English speaker. A Peruvian man and Honduran woman run it together, and it is clear that you are eating something that is generations in the perfecting when you eat their baleadas. Baleadas (and of course you knew this, unlike me, who was clueless when I first entered) are a sort of tortilla wrapped, open faced, monster soft taco on steroids. Traditional baleadas have bean, cheese, eggs, and meat for those that can afford it. My suspicion is this is Honduran peasant and/or street food, which was originally a tortilla filled with some fried beans to give someone both starch and protein, cheaply. Baleada Express is special, in that you can walk in and have a very satisfying lunch for at-or-under $5.00, or have something a little bit more reminiscent of a sit-down Latin/Central American restaurant (por ejemplo - carne azada o mojarra frita). Feeling a little extra crazy, try a satisfying baleada for brunch. Now, lest we can no longer be food friends, very seldom (read once or twice) I have gone by and it’s been not quite as good as usual. This appears to be the case when there is a last-minute sub in the kitchen. Running a small, family-oriented business, I chalk up such transgressions as very minor and understandable. After all, it doesn’t result in a “bad” plate of food, just not the very best Central American food in the entire Savannah area. Because, normally, you can do no better than Baleada Express. It’s the simple things, like the traditional pickled onions, fresh culantro, and their homemade, hand-rolled and fried to order tortillas that set them apart. So, when the club is closed next Monday, give them a shot. Let me know how I did. Can we be friends? Y Your Humble Food Pirate, Joe Nehila
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S Y LV I A’ S BOOKSHOP “To learn to write is to have ideas.”
- Rob e rt F ros t
Written by Robert Burleigh • Illustrated by Katy Wu • Review by Linda Burton
As I sit at a small table in a little coffee shop in Charleston,
sipping my coconut latte, listening to the music and casual conversations around me, my anxiety and restlessness are pushed far back into the corners of my mind. Add a bookshop and literary discussion to my current surroundings and I don’t think I’d go home. I’m at ease for the first time in a long time. These are the moments when the windows in my crowded head begin to open and all the suffocating chaos that inhabits it is pushed out with each exhale, allowing ideas to have space to move about my brain, swirling and searching for a way to attach themselves to paper, forming sentences, paragraphs, then stories. When I get focused on writing, I can feel my thoughts expanding, pushing out the everyday clutter that shrinks my creativity. My relationship with books has allowed me to become a better writer. I have a quote by Robert Frost that hangs in my office which reads, “To learn to write is to have ideas.” And where do we get ideas? From books, and conversations about books, of course. I love deep discussions about stories, ones that fuel passions and open minds. Recently, I re-read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. How I envied not only their letter writing (which I feel is a lost art), but their literary discussions about the books each member chose to read. I wanted to jump into the pages of the story and become a part of their conversations, their arguments, laughter, even tears. By gathering together to discuss books, written by amazing authors, they expanded their minds and found solace in words. This is the person I most want to be. The fervent writer and reader, who escapes into a world of literature. I want to read and debate stories written by authors who, like me, have uncluttered their minds and shared the words swirling around inside their head.
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If you’ve read any of my reviews, you know one of my favorite places to spend time is in a bookstore, the more vintage the better. I can usually find one in any city I visit, almost as if it calls to me, guiding me through the streets to its’ doors. Once inside, I feel like I’m sitting with an old friend, one who is sharing hundreds of stories with me. So when I came across the picture book, Sylvia’s Bookshop, written by Robert Burleigh and colorfully illustrated by Katy Wu, I felt like I was reading a book written just for me. Told by the bookshop itself, it tells the story of Sylvia Beach, the remarkable American woman who opened the original Shakespeare and Company bookshop in Paris in 1919. She had a love of books and writing as I do, and as I read the story, I could picture myself sitting in an overstuffed chair in that tiny, book-filled shop, completely absorbed in a book, my journal, or conversation with one of the many intellectual writers who frequented the shop, writers such as Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Gertrude Stein. I imagined myself observing them fervently composing, arguing, debating and discussing their works. What it must have been like to enter the doors of that cozy bookshop in Paris, way into the early morning hours, engaging in literary discussions or intensely writing. We need more bookshops like Sylvia’s, beckoning us inside, encouraging us to open the windows of our cluttered minds. We need to make time for books, for writing, and for deep conversations about literature. If I could open a bookshop such as that, it would be a dream come true. Getting the chance to share my passion for books and writing with those who visit my shop. Maybe someday I will, and if I do, I hope you’ll join me for a coconut latte, and some great conversation (and don’t forget your pen and paper). Y
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Our sponsors wanted to say thanks to the community, so they've supplied us with some great prizes. Thank you for your contributions and participation in the magazine!
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Tail Tale - Gatsby & River Zadoorian
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Would you like to win a prize next month? There are many ways to participate in The Hill Magazine, and every contributor has the chance to win. See page 6 for more details on what we're looking for. We look forward to hearing from you! Winners' names are provided to our sponsoring partners. All businesses besides restaurants can be contacted directly for redemption. Restaurant gift cards are sent via mail. Winners can send an email to info@rosehill.community to ensure timely delivery. No cash value. Void after 60 days.
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the hill || charity spotlight
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S O U T H E R N C OA S T H E A RT B A L L The M ust-Go Event o f the Y ear
MEN AND WOMEN FROM ALL OVER THE LOWCOUNTRY AND THE COASTAL EMPIRE HAVE GATHERED TOGETHER TO CREATE A MAGICAL EXPERIENCE FOR A VERY WORTHWHILE CAUSE. THE 2019 HEART BALL WILL BE HELD AT THE WESTIN RESORT AND SPA ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND ON FEBRUARY 2, 2019. THE BALL IS THE CULMINATION OF A YEAR’S WORTH OF WORK TO RAISE FUNDS TO FIGHT HEART DISEASE AND STROKE.
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eart disease is the number one killer of men and women (actually more women than men die from heart disease every year), and it’s the number one cause of birth defects as well. This year’s Heart Ball Chair is Catherine Donaldson, a local Realtor whose husband Brad died suddenly from a massive heart attack in September 2016, leaving her and their five children at the young age of fifty. Catherine and her children know that they wanted to get involved in a bigger way to help spread awareness of the life saving mission of the American Heart Association, and decided that the opportunity to Chair the Heart Ball was the prefect avenue to share their story.
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The Open Your Heart Chairs this year are Jeff and Renae Maine, the parents of last year’s honoree, Maggie Maine, who has survived multiple heart defects with grace and charm. This family has fought fiercely to give their daughter a chance to live a normal healthy life, and they are firmly committed to helping fund the AHA research that can make it happen for Maggie. The AHA is also pleased to announce that Audi Hilton Head will be this year’s legacy sponsor for the fifth year in a row. “We are proud supporters of the American Heart Association, and we encourage the community to rally together so we can beat heart disease and stroke,” says Warner Peacock of Peacock Automotive. Hilton Head Regional Healthcare is our local Life Is Why sponsor, and many small and larger businesses and families have signed on to sponsorships as well. The entire “village” that is our home is determined to put an end to heart disease and stroke. The American Heart Association actually spends more money on research and education in our area than we raise at the Ball, but we’re committed to doing our part to help ourselves and our neighbors live healthier lives. Y
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OUR HONOREE AND SURVIVOR THIS YEAR IS
Little Lillyanna Cochran
She has a congenital heart defect known as Ventricular septal defect (VSD), which is a hole in the wall that separates the heart’s lower chambers. Her mother Kayla knows that Lillyanna will need surgeries soon to repair the defect, but as she tells her daughter, she has a special heart and she’ll be able to do so much more when that special heart gets fixed.
We welcome everyone from the Lowcountry and the Coastal Empire to join us in our lifesaving mission, by enjoying a great night of food, drink, silent and live auctions, and until-they-close-us-down dancing on February 2. Ticket sales open in November on the website, southerncoastheartball.org. for $225 per person. Contact Carla Raines, Development Director, at 843.540.6338 to find out about sponsorship opportunities, or to make an Open Your Heart donation.
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the hill || tail tale
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G ATS B Y & R I V E R Z A D O O R I A N From Craigslist to Our Fur-ever Home My name is Gatsby Zadoorian and my little brother’s name is River, but our humans call him Roo Roo. We have three humans that we live with, and we have different names for each of them. Zoe Zadoorian is our mom, Debra Zadoorian is our grandma, and Jim Z is our grandpa, but Jim is also our buddy since he sneaks us snacks. We live at 23 Martingale East, which we love because we see so many deer!
Well, you see we both were found on Craigslist after the passing of the pups who came before us. We were told they would’ve loved us! Grandma wanted a small dog, but grandpa wanted a big dog so grandma found me, the biggest dog ever! I’m almost as big as Clifford. However, mom lost her pup about a year and a half ago and really wanted another puppy! (Yippee) So she went to Craigslist and found River, and when he came home he was only 1.5 lbs. River is much crazier than my older brother, Romeo, was. We didn’t really get to decide to live in this community, but we do love it very much. I especially love all the golf carts that go down our road because I get to say hi to so many people, but I guess I scare people because I’m so big. I promise I just want to say hi and get pets. Our humans are from Upstate New York and have lived here for about ten years. They moved here for the sun, we only came here because they are here. Oh boy, we have so many hobbies, especially River. We love to bark at the other dogs we hear, at golf carts, at the people who fish behind our house, and especially at the deer. I’m passionate about cheese, roast beef, taking rides in the car, and trying to get into the kitchen. River is passionate about chasing grandpa around
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to try to get his socks off his feet, it’s so funny to watch. I like to sleep in my spare time, but sometimes to get attention I fake snore so my humans think I’m sleeping. River likes to chew on all of my toys, steal my toys, and steal the toilet paper. My favorite toy is Ellie, she is a stuffed elephant and River’s favorite toy is his stuffed cow, Mr. Cow. Our humans are awesome, they love us so much. Zoe loves to snuggle with me, pet me, give me kisses, and all the same with River. Grandma is obsessed with me, but she also disciplines us. Grandpa, well he just gives us snacks and plays with us. My favorite food is Blue, but River’s favorite food is Merrick small breed. Now, if we’re talking about human food, we love cheese and roast beef. Our vet is Buckwalter Vet, and they rock! We go to Petco for our salon days and we just love it there! Sometimes if we’re good we get to pick out a toy, like another Ellie! Our hangout spot is our back porch, but on Tuesdays and Thursdays I get to go to daycare and play with all my friends! Sometimes River goes for a half day on Thursday, which is great to have my little brother around. That’s all for now, I’ve got to get back to playing! Y
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River
A DOG IS THE ONLY THING ON EARTH THAT LOVES YOU MORE THAN YOU LOVE YOURSELF.
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the hill || from the hearth
Blueberry Muffin
OAT M E A L C H O C O L AT E C H I P C O O K I E S From Erin Finke Ridolfo YIELDS APPROXIMATELY 22 COOKIES • GREAT FOR BREAKFAST, BRUNCH, A SNACK, OR DESSERT
Ingredients:
Blueberry muffin mix with canned blueberries (drain and rinse the blueberries) ¼ C brown sugar ⅓ C canola oil or vegetable oil ¾ C old fashioned oats 1 T milk 2 eggs 1 C Ghirardelli® chocolate chips Preheat oven to 375° and spray baking sheets. Use electric mixer to blend all ingredients together except the blueberries and chocolate chips. Fold the blueberries and chocolate chips in by spoon. Bake for 12 minutes.
*Can also be called Black & Blue cookies for a Carolina Panthers game party or tailgate.
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the hill || resident recommended
RESIDENT RECOMMENDED The Hill asked and you answered….
favorite CHARITY
This time of year is a time for giving! Sandra DiSanto supports both St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and Bluffton Self Help. Neil Jansen’s favorite charity is Shelter Pets.
favorite place TO BUY A CHRISTMAS TREE One of the mysteries of the season is real or faux tree. We wanted to know where you get yours no matter the material! Neil Jansen’s favorite place is A&A Christmas Tree Farm in Okatie. Sandra DiSanto prefers an artificial tree that they bought from Home Depot. The family did buy a holly tree last year, though, that they planted in the yard after. “Last year we purchased a holly tree and after Christmas planted it in our yard.” - Sandra DiSanto
favorite FOOD TRADITION Almost every family has holiday traditions and many of those traditions surround food. The Hill wanted to know your favorite food tradition or recipe. Sandra DiSanto said her favorite is homemade ravioli and Neil Jansen’s favorite is anything other than fruit cake! “Homemade ravioli” - Sandra DiSanto
favorite STOCKING STUFFER Some of the best gifts can come from the hanging sock. Neil Jansen likes to stuff stockings with gift cards. Sandra DiSanto has two favorites collector baseball cards for her grandsons and jewelry for her granddaughters.
favorite THOUGHTFUL GIFT Neil Jansen’s most thoughtful gift has been fresh flowers. Sandra DiSanto had three gifts that made her list for most thoughtful: homemade embroidered towels, wine bottles with covers, and Christmas ornaments. “Fresh Flowers” - Neil Jansen
highly RECOMMENDED
This month, we have two highly recommended businesses. Our first comes from Sandra DiSanto, who recommended Marshall’s and Homegoods. The second recommendation was from Neil Jansen. He recommended Blow Hair Styling for Men and Women Bluffton.
Be sure to submit your recommendations (see page 6) for the next issue of The Hill to be entered to win cool stuff! Also, thanks to everyone who submitted suggestions for this issue.
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FLOORING
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HVAC
Nosoco Joe Nehila (843) 882-7801 joe@nosoco.com Nosoco.com
MUSEUMS
Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage 843-284-9227 info@morrisheritagecenter.org www.morrisheritagecenter.org
NONPROFITS
Hilton Head Area Home Builder Association (843) 681-9240 meg@hhahba.com www.hbahh.com
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OUTDOOR LIGHTING
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PAINTERS
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POOLS
Year Round Pool Company (843) 837-7665 info@yearroundpool.com www.yearroundpool.com
RESTAURANTS & CATERING Bluffton BBQ Ted Huffman (843) 757-7427 www.facebook.com/Bluffton-BBQ
Hank's Lowcountry She Crab Soup and Hank's Catering
HogsHead Kitchen and Wine Bar (843) 837-4647 info@HogsHeadKitchen.com hogsheadkitchen.com
Sprout Momma (843) 683-0827 21 Cardinal Rd. Suite 105, Hilton Head Island Sproutmomma.com Stooges Café (843) 706-6178 www.stoogesrestaurant.com The Cracked Egg (843) 645-2349 Zack.manley@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/crackedeggokatie The Sugaree (843) 290-8585 thesugareesc@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/TheSugaree Twisted European Bakery (843) 757-0033 info@twistedeuropeanbakery.com www.twistedeuropeanbakery.com
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Cross Schools Sponsor of Kids' Korner! 495 Buckwalter Parkway (843) 706-2000 www.crossschools.org
SENIOR CARE
May River Senior Concierge
The Hill Magazine PUBLISHER: Ande Nehila - (843) 882-7803 info@Rosehill.community • localdotcommunty.com AD INQUIRIES: Joseph Nehila, Sr. - (843) 882-7803 joe.sr@rosehill.community
NOVEMBER 2018
In Case You
WHALE BRANCH EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL ROTC STUDENTS AWARDED
On November 10, the ROTC students at Whale Branch Early College High School received an award from the Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes (LFWMH). The award was presented in gratitude for the students’ work with LFWMH helping to honor wounded veterans. At the event were the ROTC students as well as military veterans and their families. Principal Lise Dickson and Senior Marine Instructor Major Marvin D. Goodwin accepted the award on behalf of the students. After the ceremony, attendees celebrated with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony in honor of the United States Marine Corps birthday. Way to go students!
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CHORALE LEGEND KICKS OFF 2018-2019 SEASON
A powerful body of 30 to 40 voices, Mary Green Chorale is s local group that has been singing in the Lowcountry since 2012. They opened the 2018-2019 season with a performance at Holy Family Catholic Church on November 6. Voices sung in harmony to celebrate two eras. The first half of the concert, the Chorale was joined by soprano Laura Sutton Floyd and baritone Kyle Hancock to present Ralph Vaughan Williams’ cantata Dona Nobis Pacem. The latter half of the season premier concert was in tribute to Leonard Bernstein. The Mary Green Chorale was joined by strings and percussion, pianist Gerald Anderson and organist Linda Hamilton during selections from Mass, West Side Story, Candide, and Fancy Free.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUFORT LUNCH WITH AUTHORS SERIES (January 15) Come out to Sea Pines Country Club to hear author Lisa Patton talk all about her writing. This bestselling author is brought to the Lowcountry by University of South Carolina Beaufort. Lunch is provided with your reservation
VERTERANS DAY 5K November 3 Runners took to the streets of Mitchelville Freedom Park early on November 3 for Operation R&R. After the race, participants enjoyed food and drinks provided. Operation R&R is a non profit organization that allows military men and woman that chance to reconnect with their families after a deployment by visiting Hilton Head Island. TASTE OF WADDELL, 11TH EDITION November 4 The Friends of Waddell, the Hilton Head Island Sportsfishing Club, the Bluffton Marine Rescue Squadron, and Glidden Professional Paint Stores presented the 11th Annual Taste of Waddell. Supporters enjoyed a raffle and silent auction while sampling splendid seafood from a local restaurant. There was even live bluegrass music and the South Carolina Aquarium’s “Good Catch” sustainable seafood program. BOB DYLAN & HIS BAND November 6 Concert goers went to Johnny Mercer Theatre to enjoy an evening with Bob Dylan and his band. The legendary singer and songwriter rocked the house with his classics and newer hits. Everyone left singing into the night! HUNT, FISH AND SHOOT FOR THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF JASPER COUNTY November 8 During this fundraiser, no hunting, fishing, or shooting actually occurred! Many gathered for a night of celebrating to raise money for the Boys & Girls Club of Jasper County. Live music accompanied the live auction and raffles of shotguns, hunts, art, fishing charters, and many more exciting items. ANNUAL AULDBRASS PLANTATION TOURS November 9-11 Annual tours of Auldbrass Plantation were held midmonth. The Beaufort Country Open Land Trust hosted the walking tour. This plantation is a Frank Lloyd
Wright design and has been previously off limits to the public eye except for for a limited time every two years. As of this year, tours will be offered every year! 12TH ANNUAL GOURMET GALA AND ELEGANT EVENING BENEFITING HILTON HEAD HEROES November 9 Community members gathered for an elegant evening to raise money for Hilton Head Heroes. The evening was seronated by The John Brackett Trio, and food including dessert was provided by Executive Chef Jim McLain and Pastry Chef Marco Delgado. Those that attended enjoyed the wonderful items in the silent auction. This was Hilton Head Heroes biggest fundraiser of the year!
OYSTER SHELL BAGGING November 10 All were asked to come out to Trask Boat Landing in Bluffton last month to help building a healthy foundation for our oysters! Volunteers showed up to bag recycled oyster shells that will be used in an early summer project. CCA Bluffton and Bluffton Rotary hosted the event. OUT OF DARKNESS WALK November 11 Hilton Head and Bluffton came together to raise money for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). The walk took participants through Oyster Factory Park. Out of the Darkness walk raised over $38,000 this year alone to go toward research, education programs, advocacy, and supporting survivors of suicide.
29TH ANNUAL TASTE OF THE SEASON November 16 Locals were invited to USCB Hilton Head Island Hospitality Management Campus to sample some yummy epicurean food from area restaurants. Between bites, there was a chance to win some holiday gifts in the silent auction and chat with chamber members, chamber staff, business associates, and friends. VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE HILTON HEAD ISLAND PRESENTS: CIRCLE OF CARING GALA November 17 Supporters came out to Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island for this sold out event! This Gala was the biggest Volunteers in Medicine has had to date. If you didn’t have the chance to attend, you still had the chance to take part in bidding on wonderful items in the silent auction via their mobile app. Those that did attend also enjoyed a gourmet dinner and music by Deaz Guys’. SOUTH CAROLINA BALLET PRESENTS: NUTCRACKER November 24 The South Carolina Ballet came to Savannah to perform the classic Nutcracker. Young and old came out to Johnny Mercer Theatre to be transported to another realm with nutcrackers, snow, and mice galore! CUPCAKE WARS AT BLUFFTON BRANCH LIBRARY November 27 The Bluffton Library hosted young ones as the battled for the title of Best Cupcake! There were several wonderful choices for the judges to choose from and many talented bakers showed off their creative skills. Way to go bakers! TOWN OF BLUFFTON CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY November 30 Blufftonians were invited out to DuBois Park for the annual Christmas tree lighting. At the event, Mayor Lisa Sulka and Town Council members were in attendance to announce the grand marshal of the parade on December 1st. Santa even made an appearance to help kick off the Christmas season!
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1 ANNUAL TOWN OF BLUFFTON CHRISTMAS PARADE 10 AM // Bluffton 1-3 SOUTH CAROLINA CONGRESSIONAL CUP Harbour Town 2 “TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS” PRESENTED BY HILTON HEAD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 5 PM // First Presbyterian Church 5-30 AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 6 AN EVENING WITH LEVI LOWREY Roasting Room 7 MUSIC ON MALPHRUS PRESENTS ZOË LEWIS 6 PM // The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry 7-9 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ON THE RIVER CELEBRATION Rousakis Riverfront Plaza, Savannah 8 TOY DRIVE FOR BLUFFTON SELF HELP 10 AM
December 15
#NotJustYourOffice Holiday Party
BLUFFTON COFFEE AND CHOCOLATE FEST 12:00 PM // On the green next to Gigi’s Boutique on Calhoun Street 9 PALMETTO BLUFF BUFFALO RUN 10K, 30K, 50K Palmetto Bluff Bluffton 15 #NOTJUSTYOUROFFICE HOLIDAY PARTY The Beach House Resort 19 RESPONSIBLE OYSTERING IN THE LOWCOUNTRY 3 PM // Coastal Discovery Museum
December 27
Tom Peeples Discovery Lab (also open January 3)
24 JINGLE JINGLE 5K RUN AND HEALTH WALK Hilton Head Hospital Campus 27 + January 3 THE TOM PEEPLES DISCOVERY LAB OPEN FOR THE HOLIDAYS! December 27 + January 3 // Coastal Discovery Museum 29 FIRESIDE COLLECTIVE Roasting Room 31 18TH ANNUAL POLAR BEAR SWIM Harbour Town Pool
December 29
Fireside Collective
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NEW YEAR’S EVE EXTRAVAGANZA WITH THE NOEL FREIDLINE QUINTET FEATURING MARIA HOWELL 5 PM // The Jazz Corner
* Cheers to a wonderful 2019! 2 THE PALMETTO PLANT EATERS CLUB MEETING 6:30 PM // Bluffton’s Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry 4 LOWCOUNTRY RAPTORS Coastal Discovery Museum 5 THE LAVON STEVENS ENSEMBLE 8 PM // The Jazz Corner 10-13 XXIV ANNUAL WINTER CLASSIC HOSTED BY THE HHI CAROLINA SHAG CLUB Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island 11 SWAN LAKE 7:30 PM // Savannah Civic Center
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12 BLUES411 CONCERT SERIES: PETER KARP BAND 8 PM // Roasting Room THE GOLDEN OYSTER AWARDS 4 PM 18 BALLET MEMPHIS AT THE ARTS CENTER OF COASTAL CAROLINA 8 PM // The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
January 12
The Golden Oyster Awards
19 DAUFUSKIE ISLAND MARATHON AND ULTRA Daufuskie Island CASINO ROYAL FUNDRAISER BENEFITING USCB CENTER FOR THE ARTS 7 PM // USCB Center for the Arts 23 STEVE QUICK PRESENTATION ON SOUTH CAROLINA FARMER Coastal Discovery Museum 24 LEAN ENSEMBLE THEATER PRESENTS A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2 BY LUCAS HNATH HHPS Main Street Theatre
January 18
Ballet Memphis at The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
TEA IS FOR TEDDY 5:30 PM // Colleton Museum & Farmers Market 26 HILTON HEAD SNOW DAY Shelter Cove Community Park 31 WHAT’S AGING YOU? 7 PM // Hampton Hall Community Clubhouse
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Seasonal Cocktail:
Minty Grinch
Warm up the your holidays with this tasty cocktail inspired by the flavors of the season. by Randy Niemann
Ingredients: 2 oz. vodka 1/4 oz. creme de menthe A splash of lime juice Top with: Ginger Beer, Â Candy Cane, Mint, Lime
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