VOLUME 25, ISSUE 12 • JUNE 14, 2022

June 14, 2022 • Volume 25, Issue 12 • Complimentary • BlufftonSun.com

INSIDE • BPD brings mental health advocate on board 12A • High school students honored for community service 14A • MRHS student awarded Outstanding Teen honor 17A • Juneteenth Festival set for June 17-19 19A • Higher education choices depend on needs, goals 23A

High demand prompts water utility to request usage decrease

By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR

A record-high demand for water left Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority with a mere 4 million gallons of water in its system on May 18. That might sound like a lot, but the utility currently produces 39 million gallons a day at its two plants.

The 34.9-million-gallon peak usage resulted in discolored water for some of its 63,000 customers. Even higher peaks could cause a loss of pressure, something that could threaten firefighters’ access to enough water, or require a boiled water advisory in both counties.

A little more than two weeks later – on

June 4 – BJWSA issued another press release requesting that customers temporarily reduce their water usage by postponing outdoor water use (irrigation, washing cars and filling pools), and washing only full loads of laundry and dishes.

Several pumps were knocked out of service by a power surge at the water plant in Okatie, causing a reduction in treated water production. The pumps have been repaired, but the trend in water usage remains a concern.

“It absolutely is disconcerting, and we worry that it may get worse as more and more people move to the area,” said Pamela Flasch, director of public affairs

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Work continues to double the capacity at the Purrysburg Water Treatment Plant in Jasper County.

The project is expected to be finished by summer 2025.

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Branch Library, 120 Palmetto Way in Bluffton Village, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and at the Hilton Head Library, 11 Beach City Road, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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n order to increase access to GI services for residents both North and South of the Broad, Beaufort Memorial has added board-certified, fellowship-trained gastroenterologist Dr. D. Eli Penn to its team at Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group Specialty Care. Dedicated to preventing, diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive organs, he sees patients at the practice’s Beaufort and Okatie locations.

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SUNNY SIDE UP

Love ’em or hate ’em, angst over passwords soon to end

By Lynne Cope Hummell EDITOR

Have you heard the latest tech buzz in the past few weeks? This one made me chortle with delight: Passwords might soon become passe!

Well, hallelujah and pass the biscuits! Or not.

I don’t think I am alone in my disdain for passwords. I believe the majority of us think they are a pain in the neck. A password can’t be too easy or someone else could guess it. It can’t be too hard, or we will never remember it. It’s a conundrum.

Weak passwords make us vulnerable, yet we all know people who continue to use their initials and “1234.” Back in the early days, someone I know used simply “1234” for all their accounts, apps, bills, bank access – everything. At least it was easy to remember.

But then apps and websites started asking for longer passwords, so we had to extend

our “simple” string of numbers and letters.

That’s where it started to get confusing.

I solved that problem by making up three distinctly different passwords, composed of letters (at least one capital), numerals, and a character – such as *, !, $ or @.

Then, I typed up a list of my various accounts and apps and alternated the passwords among them – recording them on a single document that I would keep on my computer desktop. Right there in the open.

Brilliant, right?

Well, the 1234 individual mentioned above went the other direction and ended up with a password generator. The results looked like super spy codes.

Here’s how I think those services create them (it’s OK to try this at home): Sit at your computer keyboard with your fingers hovering over the keys. Close your eyes. Take a deep breath. As you slowly exhale, make random keystrokes all over the keyboard.

Don’t forget to hit the “shift” key and some number keys occasionally. When you’re out

of breath, stop typing.

You’ll likely end up with something like 38c-1#fa-5@dt=p/d;ePKt. (This is now my new password, so please don’t use it to hack me!)

User 1234 tried to record their randomly generated PWs but kept getting flustered.

I’m not sure they have been able to log into Spotify since then.

The two millennials in our family long ago started using an app called LastPass, a password management tool to store and manage one’s many passwords. It’s great, if you understand how it works. At least it requires only one password to access your personal vault.

The vault idea seems to be where we’re headed, one that’s resides on the elusive “cloud.”

Which brings me back to the recent big news: On May 5 (which was World Password Day, by the way), the three tech majors – Apple, Microsoft and Google – announced an agreement that they would

eliminate passwords altogether, across all apps, devices, websites, and logins of all sorts.

They are all planning to use a technology standard created by an organization called the FIDO Alliance. (Who is that? I still don’t know.) They say we won’t need passwords anymore. We will be using other ways of authentication (that is, proving we are who we say we are) – involving biometrics, such as a scan of your thumbprint or face.

These practices have been in use for some time, but most of us common folk haven’t jumped on the bandwagon. The Big 3 hope this new push will kick start the effort.

Honestly, I’m not sure how I feel about this just yet. I’m comfortable with my list of passwords (that I’ve now hidden from view), and not sure I want my face to be my gateway to technology.

Considering that I have reached a certain age, I have to wonder: Will the face ID I set up today age along with me? Will my apps know it’s still me when I’m 85?

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That’s a wrap; ’21-’22 session now closed

By Weston Newton CONTRIBUTOR

The 2021-2022 legislative session came to a close May 12. This close yielded results for our caucus agenda, which aims to slash government red-tape, cut taxes, and make a more efficient government that works for the people – one that makes South Carolina a better place to work, Weston Newton go to school, own a business and raise a family.

This has been a productive but unusually long “legislative year” for those of us serving on the House or Senate redistricting committees, which started meeting last summer; we have effectively been in “session” for over a year – and the list of accomplishments, including the successful redistricting, is long.

Another of the highlights, of which I am extremely proud and with which I was deeply involved, is the Election Integrity Legislation – safeguarding our elections after questions were raised about the integrity of votes in 2020. The bill signed into law by Gov. Henry McMaster on May 13 fortifies our South Carolina election system, making it easier to vote but harder to cheat and ensuring that every legal vote is counted and only counted once.

The significance of this effort is not simply that we passed the law, but that against the backdrop of severe national partisanship we did this in a bipartisan way ultimately with unanimous approval in both the House and Senate and without the negative rancor from the pundits that was part and parcel of Georgia’s election reform effort. We did it openly, cooperatively, and for the benefit of all the citizens of our great state.

We will head back to Columbia on June 15 to receive and consider conference reports including, among other things, finalizing the state budget and the income tax cut. As I previously described in this column, the House’s budget centered around 4 R’s: increasing reserves, improving our roads and infrastructure, securing raises for teachers and first responders, and over $1 billion in tax relief.

The House and Senate conferees have been meeting over the past month to address the differences between the House and Senate’s budgets as well as the differences in the Comprehensive Tax Cut Act of 2022.

Conference reports, working out differences in legislation that passed both the House and Senate, are also expected with regard to: raising our state general reserve fund to help prepare South Carolina in the face of financial uncertainty; increasing the number of resident trial court judges, based on population and caseload increases; a petition for an

Article V Convention of the States, to propose a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution; establishing a pilot program giving public school students who are financially disadvantaged or part of an active duty military family in South Carolina real school choice and educational freedom, which is long overdue; a bill banning the “Carolina Squat” or “California Lean”; as well as the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act, which protects the rights of health care professionals, medical students, and health care insurance payers so they can choose not to participate in health care services or pay for them when the procedure violates their ethics or conscience.

The reserve fund bill that passed the House gradually raises reserves from 5% to 7% and increases capital reserve funds from 2% to 3%.

We are scheduled to be in Columbia June 15-17 and as long as necessary to make sure we get the budget approved in time to send to the governor before the start of the next fiscal year. Thereafter, we will be back in Columbia toward the end of June to take up any budget vetoes of the governor.

It is an honor to serve you in the state House of Representatives. If I may be of service, please call on me.

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

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SUN ON THE STREET

Paying respect to some of nature’s outstanding offerings With this feature, we seek to capture a glimpse of what you and your neighbors have to say about a variety of topics, issues, events –

Ryan Granger, Bluffton: “Honestly, it’s right here, on this marshland around the May River. The fish, the shrimp, all the little things that live here are amazing.”

and just plain fun questions.

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

Gina Farrell, Bluffton: “Niagara Falls. It’s just magnificent because it’s huge!”

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Mike Farrell, Bluffton: “Glacier National Park. It is acres of unspoiled, natural beauty.”

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for BJWSA. “It is vital that we educate customers to tweak their usage, especially in the early morning hours, to avoid more widespread occurrences of discolored water or, even worse, boil water advisories or service outages.”

The water authority is working to increase production and capacity with a $52 million project to double its capacity at the Purrysburg Water Treatment Plant in Jasper County, but it will not be complete until summer 2025.

There is no particular type of entity responsible for the water usage, but BJWSA can predict what type of use has the greatest impact, and it is working with professional landscapers, neighborhood associations, property management companies and other groups to adjust their morning irrigation routines.

“Encouraging people to adjust their watering schedule is the least invasive method for our community to buy the needed time to complete our water treatment system expansion,” Flasch said. “We aren’t asking people to stop watering altogether; they don’t even need to use less water, just adjust when they water.”

BJWSA suggests watering no more than three days per week, on a rotating schedule. Customers with odd-numbered addresses are asked to reset their irrigation times to water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Those with even-numbered addresses are asked to irrigate on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

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WATER from page 8A or 9 a.m., which is peak usage time for household water use.

“We see this trend every spring starting in mid-April and lasting until late June, when summer storms start to relieve people’s desire to water their lawns. It is kind of like hurricane season here in the Lowcountry. We know it is coming, we just don’t know how bad it’s going to be,” Flasch said. “Week after week we can see the water-consumption-storm clouds gathering. We can take steps to prepare, … and we do.”

If the system loses too much pressure, not only would the water become discolored by mineral sediment, but there would be a loss of service throughout the whole system, including fire service.

Once service was restored, those on the system would be required to boil water for at least 24 hours or until BJWSA could confirm the water was free of harmful bacteria.

“Every year this consumption-storm gets worse as more people move to the area, and land that was once forested becomes a lawn that needs irrigation to

stay lush,” she said. “While golf courses irrigate a lot, they almost always have their own water supply, and either pull water from wells or their onsite ponds.

They aren’t using treated water, and these aren’t really a cause for concern.”

A single home irrigation system can easily use between 200 and 500 gallons of water an hour, depending on the property. If customers would follow an every-other-day rotating schedule, BJWSA will be able to buy the time needed to finish construction at the Purrysburg plant.

There are other ways to conserve water as well, according to Ellen Comeau, a water resources extension agent with the Clemson Cooperative Extension.

“Rain barrels can offset water use. The number one question I hear is ‘I don’t have a gutter. Can I use a rain barrel?’ The answer is yes,” Comeau said. “Watch your house when it rains. It is very likely you can see water at the corners of the roof where there isn’t a gutter, and you can catch the water there. Some barrels come with concave lids so the water can slide right into the barrel.”

For those who live in gated communities, Comeau said it is dependent upon one’s homeowners’ association rules, but if rain barrels are permitted, residents can save hundreds of gallons of water.

“Most barrels come in 50- to 100-gallon sizes. A 1,000 square-foot roof can produce 623 gallons of water,” she said.

“You can daisy-chain the barrels together to collect as much as you can.”

Comeau warned, however, that roof water is not to be consumed by humans or pets. It is only for watering plants and lawns.

“This also is not something you can use as a potable water,” she said. “You never know what has been up on the roof, so you can’t drink it.”

She also noted that rain barrels when full can weigh several hundred pounds and will need to be secured to the house or fenced in so they don’t roll over.

A second suggestion Comeau made is to use native plants in one’s landscape and garden.

“Native plants on average use less water, and less or no fertilizer or pesticides

because they were growing here even before we came by, and have adapted to these weather conditions,” she said.

“Clemson has an amazing program called Carolina Yards. On the website, there is a plant database that shows you don’t have to sacrifice beauty. There usually is a plant you can use in your yard if you want to do a native ground cover, or a plant for full shade, or for full sun.”

Chat with a local nursery, or call the Beaufort County extension office at 843470-5109, or drop by the office at 18 John Galt Road in Beaufort, where the Lowcountry Master Gardeners Association is also located.

“Anything that uses water contributes to the problem,” said Flasch, “but, if we can just get customers to make the requested adjustments to their irrigation schedule, we can avoid the inconvenience of discolored water or much worse.”

For more information, visit bjwsa.org/ water-use or call 843-987-9200.

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

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BPD brings on community mental health advocate

By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR

When Hannah Anderson goes to an incident that requires law enforcement response, it is readily apparent that she is not a police officer.

“She does not wear anything with our badge. She wears the town seal. Her tan vest doesn’t look like ours. She’s a neutral party there trying to help,” said Lt. Christian Gonzales, the department’s public information officer.

As the Bluffton Police Department’s community mental health advocate, Anderson’s job is to help those involved find the resources that will resolve whatever issues may have caused the crisis. The new position was created because of events that have happened nationwide.

“We saw the need, and our council, chief, and mayor saw the need. They really wanted this position to exist,” he said.

Anderson has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Creighton University, and a master’s degree in clinical psychol-

In her uniform bearing the Town of Bluffton seal, Hannah Anderson does not look like a police officer, though her position as a community mental health advocate makes her part of the team.

ogy earned through Capella University while living in Japan. Her work experience includes volunteering at the Douglas County Corrections and Project Homeless Connect in Omaha; undergraduate internship with the Fourth Judicial District Court in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and working as a mental health technician at the Newport News Behavioral Health Center for adolescents in Virginia.

“It was personal experience with family

and friends that initially piqued my interest in psychology. My grandfather was also a corrections officer for the Omaha Corrections Center in Omaha for 25 years,” said Anderson. “Once I began volunteering and working in the field, I realized I had found my passion in assisting those who are struggling with mental illness, specifically those who have come into contact with law enforcement and the criminal justice system.”

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Gonzales said when the decision was made to create the position, he researched the requirements by speaking with members of the community, the department’s mental health specialists, people who work in the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and other mental health resources before writing the job description.

“We advertised for it and then interviewed a lot of people. It’s easy to write something and then see what is going to work. We’re constantly refining the job,” said Gonzales.

“We picked Hannah. Personality has a lot to do with it. Hannah is very good with people.

She can talk with them.”

Anderson spends two days a week riding along with officers, and responds to mental health-related calls in tandem with the department.

“We recently had an incident where a person with mental illness was involved in a major incident and was subsequently arrested for their involvement. While they were incarcerated, I was able to speak with

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More than 40 Bluffton teenagers were recently recognized by Mayor Lisa Sulka for their volunteer work in the community.

Sulka established the Mayor’s Bluffton Youth Community Service Award Program in 2015 to commend high school sophomores, juniors and seniors for their service to the Bluffton community.

To earn the award, students must have volunteered at least 50 hours over the course of a year with a nonprofit organization that serves the people of Bluffton.

“My main passion as mayor is our young people,” Sulka said.

The mayor said she knows how difficult and competitive it can be for students to earn scholarships, go to college and find work.

“I also feel it is important to show these students that if they work to help others, there will be people like me that will help them,” Sulka said. “When I recognize these students, I always offer my support with reference letters, advice and anything else they may need throughout their high school career.”

Each student received a certificate from the mayor at an awards ceremony May 25 at Wright Family Park in Old Town Bluffton.

One student went way above and beyond the 50-hour requirement. Bluffton High School 2022 graduate Logan White volunteered a whopping 1,267 hours over the past year. That earned her the Mayor’s Exceptional Service Award, which is given to students who volunteer 100 or more hours in a year.

Bluffton High rising junior Kristina Cunningham also earned the Mayor’s Exceptional Service Award. She logged 166 hours of community service over the past year.

Kristina volunteers with Bluffton High’s booster club and at her church, LowCountry Community Church. She volunteers on the camera team at church, recording services for people watching from home.

“I like the selflessness of community service,” Kristina said. “It really builds your character.”

Kristina’s twin sister, Kaylin Cunningham, also volunteers with the booster

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ADVOCATE from page 12A them and discuss a plan of action moving forward,” Anderson said. “I was also able to contact their existing mental health care provider and bring them up to date with our department’s interactions with their patient.”

Anderson has been with the department six months, and in the first couple of months she was mostly involved in training.

“She’s responded to several calls. We’ve done training with her for protection, so she knows what she needs to do if something goes bad,” said Gonzales. “We sent her to Georgia to ride with another mental health professional, and then up to Columbia to get an idea of what this is really about. We’ve also sent her to crisis intervention team (CIT) instructor training. The chief’s mission is to have our entire police department CIT trained.”

According to NAMI’s website, “CIT programs create connections between law enforcement, mental health providers, hospital emergency services and individuals with mental illness and their families.”

It also notes examples of how a CIT has reduced serious injuries and deaths during interactions between police and those with

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mental illness, reducing the time officers spend responding to a mental health call, and cost savings through applying community-based mental health treatment instead of incarceration.

“Hannah’s going to certify people when she gets done with all of her training,” Gonzales said. “You see what goes on in the country, and if we have a problem with a mental health issue, she can de-escalate it.

She may resolve it instead of officers handling it a different way. That’s why we want to get them all trained up. And it’s going to get better. We just put in a grant for a CIT officer to work with her.”

As the community mental health advocate for the Bluffton Police Department, Anderson’s responsibilities are to the citizens of the town.

“I believe I bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community,” Anderson said. “I’m able to collaborate with families and other community partners in a way that is unique to my position.”

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club and helps with the 4- and 5-yearolds in the church’s children’s program.

Kaylin received the Gold Award, which is given to students who volunteer between 51 and 99 hours of volunteer service.

“It’s kind of cool to get recognized for volunteer work,” Kaylin said. “Some people get discouraged from volunteering because they’re not recognized for it.”

Kaylin said many students don’t know that volunteering can help them get college scholarships. She encourages others to submit their volunteer hours for next year’s awards.

May River High School senior Ashlyn Babkiewicz also volunteers at LowCountry Community Church. She is a small group leader for middle schoolers at the church and has volunteered at several events, such as the church’s summer camps and Night to Shine.

Ashlyn said it was an honor to be recognized, and she thinks it’s important to be involved in the community and help others.

This year’s recipients were: Bluffton High School students Ava Gerschutz,

Jennyfer Gomez, Lyndsay Borja, Kristina Cunningham, Shirley Ann Velazquez Rodriguez, Keidy Castro, Kaylin Cunningham, Anthony Senouillet, Katie Sanofsky, Bryan Velasquez, Robert Fletcher, Resse Marcotte, William Johnson, Estephany Sanchez, Kaitlyn Sherman, Daniela Ramirez, Anna Ciuffreda, Diana Gonzalez, Ziola Jevack, Vanity Bradshaw, Laura Cabrera, Elizabeth McNulty, Angeles Santos Martines, Javier Rodriguez, Ryan Bostanci, Logan White and Alexandria Foster; May River High School students Anya Arroyo, Ashlyn Babkiewicz, Harper Gray, Jenna Herrin, Sydney Jones, Michaela Keaton, Estefany Mondragon, Sarah Nunez, Evelyn Schmidt, Cadence Sholly, Dana Vernon, Maximus Weitekamper and Roddey Sims; John Paul II Catholic School students Kathleen Hammett, Samantha Riley and Anderson Dewig; and Hilton Head Christian Academy students Annabell Court, Isabelle Smith, Laney Smith and Mary Claire Nelson.

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MRHS senior awarded Outstanding Teen top recognition

May River High School senior Kylie Nelson, left, with Mariah Kinnie, Teens for Healthy Youth (THY) adviser at May River High. Nelson was honored with the organization’s top award for service and dedication.

The Lowcountry Alliance for Healthy Youth (LCAHY) recently recognized Teens for Healthy Youth members and announced the Outstanding Teens for Healthy Youth Senior during the organization’s annual Teens for Healthy Youth recognition event.

This honor is given to a high school senior who is a member of LCAHY’s Teens for Healthy Youth (THY) club, located in six high schools in Bluffton and on Hilton Head Island.

The mission of THY is to promote positive teen health through leadership, positive youth development, peer to peer education, advocacy, and community service. This award is given to an individual who demonstrated exemplary service and dedication to the mission of THY. This year’s honor went to May River High School senior Kylie Nelson. She is an advocate of positive teen health, and has been actively involved in LCAHY and Teens for Healthy Youth for the past four years.

Nelson helped launch the THY group at May River High School in the fall of 2018 and has held the position of president for this group since its inception. She also served on the LCAHY Community Board as the youth representative for the DrugFree Communities Support Program Grant from 2019-2022 and LCAHY’s Youth intern through this past school year.

Over the last four years, Nelson created various initiatives, which included public

service announcements, video messaging, and informational resources addressing youth substance use, adolescent brain health, stress, and the promotion of health and wellness.

As a role model within her school and the community, Nelson demonstrated ways youth can be involved in influencing social norms and public health issues impacting youth.

She will be attending the University of South Carolina this fall and will major in exercise science with a minor in public health.

LCAHY was organized in 2012 with the mission of engaging the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton communities in recognizing, preventing, and reducing youth substance use/abuse and related risk behaviors by: addressing the causes/conditions that put our youth at risk, and identifying protective factors that will prevent our youth from engaging in behaviors that negatively affect them.

In September 2017, LCAHY received a grant of the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program awarded by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and administered by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry serves as the fiscal agent. Teens for Healthy Youth (THY) is an initiative of LCAHY.

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Mobile Town Hall set for June 30 The Town of Bluffton will host a Mobile Town Hall at 6 p.m. June 30 at the Bluffton Police Department, 101 Progressive Street in Buckwalter Place.

The purpose of the event is to answer questions from residents on various topics about the town, its operations and governance.

Questions might include: Did you ever wonder how development happens in Bluffton? How did the town grow from a one-square mile town to a 54-square mile town? What are the rules, regulations and ordinances which govern how our town is developed or not developed? How does South Carolina annexation law operate and how does this law explain why the Town’s jurisdictional boundaries zig zag through areas?

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For more information, contact Debbie Szpanka, public information officer, at dszpanka@townofbluffton. com.

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Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people on June 19, 1865. The event also celebrates African-American culture, food and music.

The celebration kicks off June 17, with Black Food Truck Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Bluffton Eagle’s Field, off Bluffton Parkway. Admission is free, though 10 food truck vendors will be selling food and beverages. Music is provided by DJ T-Grams.

Included is a Spades tournament and cornhole tournament. Registration is $50 per team, with a $500 first prize up for grabs. Register at BlufftonMLK.org.

The festivities continue from 4 to 10 p.m. June 18 with another family friendly festival at Burnt Church Distillery on May River Road. Live entertainment features the Promise Land Band, one of South Carolina’s most popular musical sensations.

A variety of vendors will offer Gullah

wares for sale, along with food, beverages, food trucks and fun.

Admission is free. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Shuttles will be provided from and to the Red Cedar Elementary School parking lot starting at 3:30 p.m.

The second annual Juneteenth Father’s Day Jazz Brunch will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 19, also at Burnt Church Distillery.

The Promise Land Band will perform for this event as well.

Tickets are $75 and will include a catered buffet from Melly Mel’s, a mimosa bar, and dessert bar. A cash bar will be available.

Guests are encouraged to include hues of blue in their attire for the event.

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Community Foundation grants nearly $725,000 to nonprofits In its second competitive grant cycle of the 2022 fiscal year (July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022), Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has awarded $724,625 in grants to eight local nonprofit organizations.

These competitive grants are available to nonprofits serving people who live or work in southern Beaufort County. The grants support new or expanded programs that enhance the mission of the recipients.

“We were fortunate to have a broad group of organizations, covering a wide range of topics, participate in the grant application process,” said CFL Vice President for Community Investment Debbie Cahoon. “We awarded grants to organizations focusing on health, education, the environment, food distribution, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.”

The deserving recipients of the spring 2022 Community Foundation of the Lowcountry grants are: • Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, on behalf of HHI Arts and Culture EDIA Coalition, was awarded $37,450 for expenses to bring Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility training to arts and culture organizations in southern Beaufort County.

• Coastal Discovery Museum was awarded up to $100,000, to be paid over two years, to identify and hire a history educator, who will create curriculum centered on the Lowcountry history and culture and teach it to local students and visitors.

• Friends of Caroline Hospice was awarded $200,000 for the completion of Caroline’s Cottage, the first fully medically equipped hospice house in the Lowcountry, to provide inpatient end-of-life care for

Lowcountry residents.

• Hospice Care of the Lowcountry was awarded a multi-year grant totaling $217,175 to expand its Palliative Care program, a community-based palliative initiative that helps individuals living with chronic conditions.

• Meals-on-Wheels Bluffton-Hilton Head was awarded $20,000 to hire a part-time program coordinator to create process management structure for the organization, maximizing its ability to meet client needs.

• Multiplying Good was awarded $15,000 to bring Students in Action leadership programs to Hilton Head High School, Bluffton High School and May River High School.

• University of South Carolina Beaufort was awarded $75,000 for research equipment and costs to implement water quality research on Port Royal Sound Estuaries.

• The Waddell Mariculture Center Fund was awarded $60,000 to purchase essential heavy equipment to be used at the Waddell Mariculture Center.

The next competitive grant cycle will occur in the fall. For more information about the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, visit cf-lowcountry.org or call 843-6819100.

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Beaufort begins annual land and air battle with biting bugs

PRIMARY CARE FOR AGES 50+ Beaufort County’s Bronco twin-turboprop fixed wing aircraft flies low over communities to distribute pesticide over a wide area.

By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR

It’s that time of year when bugs you can see and those you can’t come out of their breeding grounds to feast on unsuspecting mammals. Since the coverage area is 70% waterways – marshes, rivers and the Intracoastal Waterway – we live in a natural breeding ground for a variety of biting bugs.

Leading the county-wide fight against mosquitos and their propensity to carry diseases is Beaufort County Mosquito Control.

“Our jurisdiction covers all of Beaufort County, excluding military and other federally protected areas like Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge,” said Robert Cartner, the deputy director of Beaufort County Mosquito Control. “The areas we spray are based on a combination of mosquito trap collections, mosquito-borne disease testing, and citizen-submitted service requests. Our FAA-approved Congested Area Plan allows us to fly safely over communities at a low level.”

The department goes to work on land with spray trucks, and in the air with an MD-500D light helicopter, and an OV-10D Bronco twin-turboprop fixed wing aircraft.

The spray truck began May 26 and the

spray schedule began including the plane the first week of June.

The spraying is called “ground adulticiding,” the term used for ultra-low volume (ULV) applications by truck, to control adult mosquitoes. In contrast, aerial adulticiding is the same activity, but done using a plane or helicopter, according to Cartner. The department uses Prallethrin plus Sumithrin via the plane and Permethrin via the spray trucks to control adult mosquitoes. They do not use organophosphates.

“All of the mosquito control products we use are federally registered and approved by the EPA,” Cartner said. “When applied according to the label, all registered mosquito control products can be used without posing a risk to the general public or the environment.”

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In addition to being a real nuisance at backyard barbecues, pool parties or just plain being outdoors, mosquitos are potential carriers of several dangerous diseases, including Eastern Equine encephalitis, West Nile and Zika viruses.

Some of the ways everyone can prevent mosquito bites and/or reduce the risk of those diseases is to discard water-filled containers; replace the water in pet dishes and birdbaths daily and weekly, respectively; wear protective clothing; avoid being out during the peak mosquito times which are one hour before and after dawn and dusk; and report dead birds for the surveillance program.

The bird surveillance program is run by the Department of Health and Environmental Control, and tracks West Nile Virus in five particular song birds: the house sparrow, blue jay, house finch, and American and fish crows. According to DHEC, signs of the WNV in birds include “weakness, sluggishness, shaking, seizures, inability to walk/fly/perch, blindness, or lack of fear of people.”

The Mosquito Control spray truck disperses ultra-low volume applications pesticides for “ground adulticiding,” killing mosquitoes closer to the ground.

Dead birds can be taken to the regional Environmental Office in Beaufort at 104 Parker Drive. Call 843-846-1030 first for more information.

While mosquitos are the target population, spraying can inadvertently damage bee populations, and mosquito control tries to avoid that.

“Our goal is to work together with bee-

keepers to protect their beehives while still protecting the health and well-being of the residents and visitors of Beaufort County.

We encourage all beekeepers to contact us with the location of their hive(s),” Cartner said. “Beekeepers can contact our office to be added to our notification list to receive advanced notice if we’ll be operating in their area. Our spraying operations are done at

night, when honeybees aren’t active. Beekeepers can take precautions by covering their beehives while we’re operating in their area.”

A free app called Beaufort County Connect – or BCConnect – lets users report non-emergency requests to related departments, such as concerns about mosquitoes.

It also provides county news, information and live traffic camera reports, “All of our planned operations are posted 24 to 48 hours in advance, under the Tentative Treatment Area(s) section of our website,” said Cartner. “Residents don’t need to take precautions after a spray operation.

Our products are applied at less than one ounce per acre and disperse as droplets smaller than the diameter of a human hair.”

To view a tentative treatment map that is updated weekly, visit beaufort.leateamapps. com/PublicMap. For additional information, please contact Beaufort County Mosquito Control at 843255-5800.

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Beaufort County is known as a vacation destination that attracts visitors galore, so it might be a little difficult to imagine that the Lowcountry is also where more than 4,000 college students live, work and study.

They move between nine campuses and several learning centers in two counties that fall under the auspices of the University of South Carolina-Beaufort (USCB) and the Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL).

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TCL offers more than 60 programs that provide associate’s degrees, diplomas, certificates, continuing education and workforce training. Students can complete their educational goals at TCL or begin there and transfer credits to another college or university.

For some students, such as USCB senior Kaylee Aiken, attending a four-year college has always been the plan.

“Since I was little, I wanted to go to college, get that education, learn new things, and have that accomplishment,” said Aiken.

“I’m a commuter student because I live in

Beaufort with my family. It would be easier to live on campus, but with family close by, it was great to have that support system during college. Living on campus would give you the opportunity to do more things, though.”

That is one of the pluses of campus life.

“Part of the collegiate experience includes the opportunity for students to explore interests beyond the classroom. Many of these co-curricular opportunities are designed to support the holistic well-being of students and to prepare them for life beyond college,” said Angela D. Simmons, USCB vice chancellor for student development.

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She is majoring in public health and plans to go into social work after she graduates in December.

“My philosophy is if you are considering college to make sure that you know what the qualifications are for the job that you want at the moment, so that if you have to go to college to get a license, you can plan,” said Aiken.

Eric Skipper, USCB’s Provost, said there are many things to consider when thinking about pursuing higher education.

“It depends on the student’s interests and desired career path. Many students are still learning as they go. They come to the university undecided, and while taking general education courses find something that appeals to them,” Skipper said. ‘This can happen at a university or at a two-year school because curriculum during the first two years is very similar for both.”

What happens after that depends on what the student wants to pursue. “Students leaving the two-year college after completing a certificate or the associate’s degree can immediately enter the workforce in a vocational

or applied way,” Skipper said, “whereas the student completing the four-year degree will have a broader foundation for not only their career path but for continual learning.”

TCL graduate Alysha Kromm is one of those students who was undecided when she began college. As a military family member, she spent her life traveling, and met her husband in Okinawa.

“I’d tried college very many times before but it didn’t work out – whether I was moving, had a lack of drive – all the excuses I could come up with. But definitely, this time it felt different to me,” Kromm said. “I applied to TCL the summer of 2020, and began my first semester in the fall. It was my fifth attempt at college. I was a stay-at home mom for 10 years so I didn’t have a sense of a career. I know I really enjoyed working with people in an office, and this opened the door to me.”

Kromm graduated in May with an associate’s degree in administrative office technology. She is now a financial aid specialist at TCL and plans to earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration online through Southern New Hampshire University.

“It was the TCL program that attracted me. It was built to put you in the work force and hit the job running,” she said. “I needed something that was attainable in a reasonable time frame, something that was affordable, and something that was flexible with being a mom and a wife.”

Not only did Kromm complete the program, but as she studied, she served as a TCL Student Ambassador, is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and graduated magna cum laude. At graduation, Kromm was selected to be the student speaker.

“My message was pretty much ‘nothing changes if you change nothing.’ I highlighted the fact that we’re the only ones who can change in life, and shared my story of how I was tired of not having a sense of self-worth and not having a career,” she said. “The only way that was going to change was if I did something about it.”

The speed with which a tech school student can become employed is what appeals to those who want to enter the work force quickly.

“We think that tech school is invaluable,

mostly because it keeps our economy moving. Our students graduate with real world skills that go directly into the work force that improve our daily lives,” said Leigh Copeland, TCL’s assistant vice president for marketing and public relations. “For example, we all need HVAC professionals, especially this time of year. We all need nurses and medical techs that know their jobs and know what they’re doing, and we offer those kinds of skills. A commercial driver’s license, welding, certified nursing assistant – those take just a couple of months to complete.

On the other side of the house, what we call our credit side, are the certificate, diploma and associate degree programs that can be completed in two years or less.”

Some of TCL’s programs fill a need that supplements training at other educational facilities.

“The pre-police academy was created to fill a need in South Carolina because the police academy cannot get people through fast enough,” Copeland said, “and this puts people into the field right away until they

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Alysha Kromm, who was selected as the student speaker at this year’s graduation, made the decision to attend the Technical College of the Lowcountry because it offered a program that was attainable, affordable and flexible.

can go through the academy later.”

While technical schools and colleges provide education in many fields, one does not have to specialize to get an excellent job.

“Students graduating with a liberal arts degree have a broad range of opportunities.

With a broad-base education, they are quick to adapt to new scenarios and learn new skills,” said USCB’s Skipper. “As liberal arts students, they have basically learned how to learn. The World Economic Forum’s job report notes that students with liberal arts degrees are broad-based learners, equipped to enter the job field with skills that can be adapted to a rapidly changing tech-driven economy.”

Freshman enrollment fluctuates for both colleges. For TCL, the expectation at the beginning of the pandemic was that theirs would increase more than normal.

“Usually as an economy decreases, community college enrollments increase, but we haven’t seen that. What we are seeing is we are competing with a very strong job market,” said Copeland. “What we are trying to do is increase our flexibility so students can attend when they can, which is one class a semester.”

TCL offers more than 150 classes online each semester, including some programs that can be completed fully online.

“For many of our students, a technical college education means a more affordable and flexible option that can lead to a better paying job, but one thing we also like to stress is the role community college plays not only in the lives of our students, but in the health and stability of the communities we serve,” said TCL President Richard Gough. “It’s all

designed to meet the needs of our students where they live and ensure that they are successful in life – whether they plan to work and stay here in our community or go on to a four-year college or further their education elsewhere.”

One thing that is not rapidly changing but may be a new experience is getting into one of these schools. For those coming straight from high school, guidance counselors will have been on hand to help students fill out forms and maneuver through the many bailiwicks that comprise the application process.

For those who have been out of school for 5, 10 or 20 years, it can be confusing. TCL received a grant a few years ago to create a process that helped students go from point A to point B to graduation.

“Pathway to the Future gives us lots of resources to supplement the student’s journey from street to seat and beyond. We have been able to provide a number of navigators who stay with our students from application to enrollment to graduation. Every student gets a navigator,” Copeland said. “We serve many students from every background and every age who are unfamiliar with the college process because many of these students are first generation students.”

At USCB, students also receive assistance in transitioning to university life.

“Fall and Spring New Student Orientation are designed to provide students with the information they need to be successful both in and out of the classroom. In addition, the University 101 course is designed as a tool to support student success, and provides

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One of the limiting factors to enrolling could be the cost. College is expensive, even though there are scholarships, financial aid and student loans available. That has become an issue for past, present and future students.

Aiken will have $20,000 to help pay off $40,000 when she graduates, about half of what her cost was.

“I have the South Carolina LIFE Scholarship. I also work and have financial aid as well,” she said. “A lot of people who go to college take out loans. … That’s why I stayed locally so I could save money, and that way move on to another school and accomplish my master’s.”

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Students who attend TCL can also get financial aid and scholarships. The Technical College of the Lowcountry is offering paid tuition and fees through the summer 2022 semester for those who qualify and want to begin or continue their education.

There are as many ways to get an education as there are reasons, and the significance goes beyond cost.

“The value of higher education is that students are not simply learning how to succeed in one job or career. They are developing skill sets that add value across industries, decades, and geographies,” said Anna Ponder, executive director of the USCB Education Foundation and Vice Chancellor, University Advancement. “What students learn not only in classrooms but beyond them in co-curricular experiential settings is invaluable because soft skills – like collaboration, teamwork, critical thinking, and communication – are limitless, borderless, and form the basis of an overall adaptability that is absolutely critical for 21st-century careers.”

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

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If you’ve seen the 10 bronze fiddler crab sculptures scattered around Old Town Bluffton, you have seen the results of a 2015 project that inspired Katherine Robinson’s recent book, “The Crabs on Calhoun.”

If you have not seen the oversized crabs, go for a walk in Old Town and see if you can spot them all. Better yet, take a couple of children along to join the hunt.

The crabs were installed as a community project by the 2015 Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class. The purpose of the “Follow the Fiddlers” project was to educate people about local marine life and the ecology of the May River. The crabs can be found on Calhoun Street and surrounding streets.

Robinson loved the idea when she first heard about it, so she donated to the

project.

When the sculptures were installed around the historic district, she was enchanted. Over the next few years, she thought about giving personalities to each crab, and came up with a whimsical story that brings the crabs to life.

Robinson retired in February from her 30-year career in human resources – including eight years with the Town of Bluffton – and recently published the book, her first for children.

“I love Bluffton, and I want people to know about it. I want people to know about these cute little crabs,” Robinson said. Her book is “a little bit like my love letter to Bluffton.”

“The Crabs on Calhoun” tells the story of a teacher crab, Mr. Finnegan, and nine young crabs – whose names all start with “F.” As the story goes, the class enjoys a rousing game of “Hide and Go Seek”

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CRABS from page 27A when they have finished their classwork.

That’s why they are “hiding” around Old Town.

The book can be used as a map for the scavenger hunt. An illustration of each crab is accompanied by that crab’s “bio” along with clues to help children find that crab’s sculpture. Also included are fun facts about fiddlers – for instance, do you know that only male fiddlers have a big front claw?

On the pages following each crab illustration are photos of where that sculpture is located and some of the landmarks around it, with some history and other facts about the specific area.

Inside each book is a card with a list of the crabs’ names on one side and a map of locations on the other. As participants find the crabs, they can mark them off and then take the card to Bluffton Town Hall to receive a gift.

“My hope is that it’s something that families can do together, teachers can do with kids,” Robinson said. “I can take little crab talk walks with kids. Homeschoolers could have an activity, and they’d

Hannah Piers shows a copy of “The Crabs on Calhoun” near the signage for the “Follow the Fiddlers” project. Franklin the Fiddler makes a cameo appearance on the signpost behind Hannah’s left elbow.

also learn about the history of Bluffton.”

Robinson said she engaged and appreciated the help of some three dozen youngsters and their parents to read the manuscript and serve as editors while she

prepared the book for publication.

To come full circle with connections to the chamber’s Leadership Class, “The Crabs on Calhoun” is part of a StoryWalk display created by the 2022 class. The

StoryWalk is located outside the Bluffton Branch Library, and opened with a ribbon-cutting in late May. “The Crabs on Calhoun” can be purchased at The Storybook Shoppe, Bluffton General Store, Eggs ’n’ Tricities, and Nectar in Old Town, or on Amazon or at Robinson’s website, onthehalfshell. shop. Robinson will donate a portion of her profits to local teachers for classroom supplies.

Robinson is a member of the Church of the Cross, where she volunteers as an usher and a docent. She recently had the opportunity to be an extra in season 3 of “The Chosen.”

Robinson also creates and sells ornaments made from oyster shells. Those can be found on her website, as well as a previous book she wrote. After battling a brain tumor, she published a book in 2009 called “Expect the Best – There’s Always Hope on the Horizon.”

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Jarrett aims to create learning hub for future journalists

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At a time when other journalists his age were busy climbing the ladder, jumping to one higher-circulation newspaper after the other for more money and more self-acclaim, Justin Jarrett made a bet on the Lowcountry.

To be sure, Jarrett came to The Island Packet in 2005 as a University of Missouri Journalism School graduate in large part because of the paper’s alumni pipeline and strong reputation of training reporters to make that next jump. But he quickly fell in love with the area and saw an opportunity to truly give Lowcountry youth athletes the attention and platform they deserve.

He was the cornerstone of an award-winning local sports writers team that was the envy of newspapers three times its size.

Sadly, the Packet was a cliched tale of the fall of the daily newspaper industry, and its sports staff was among the first to go.

Jarrett moved on to be the sports information director at USCB, but his passion

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“Growing up on a farm in Southeast Kansas and going to a rural school, I

wasn’t exposed to a lot of different things and opportunities. When I got to Mizzou Journalism School as a non-traditional student after ‘taking a semester off’ for 3 1/2 years, I realized that a lot of these students had been dreaming about this for years and preparing for it,” Jarrett said. “I want students here who are interested in careers in sports media to start getting the hands-on experience now, no matter where they are in their journey, and see where it takes them.

“I want them to have fun learning how to do it. And not just students, either. I have buddies who say how much fun it looks like my job is, and I tell them to come on,” he said. “Take your kid to a game and write a recap about it after. I’ll edit it and make you look good. It is fun, and just about anyone can do it on some level and add something of value to the community and to the student-athletes’ experience.”

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MEDIA from page 31A finishing her freshman year studying photography and broadcasting at Syracuse, and was producing multimedia content for the sports department from her first day on campus.

His first graduate intern followed him from USCB and later landed a full-time job at WTOC-TV before going back to get his Ph.D. “The only limit is the capacity,” he said.

“If we can just scale it up, we can help more students get on their way in media careers.”

Jarrett has bootstrapped the operation for the past few years, with a steady flow of sponsors keeping the site thriving. But he has taken a step back to evaluate how to take the steps he wants to grow the Lowco brand.

He has cut back on writing coverage this spring to launch a daily video recap, “Last Night in the Lowco.” The feature has become so popular so quickly that he has partnered with WHHI-TV to provide their new daily newscast the local sports content they were missing.

Jarrett has also launched a series of pod-

casts, including a soccer-focused broadcast and a basketball broadcast with co-host Tony Bruin, a Bluffton native and Syracuse hoops legend.

The latter broadcast launched before March Madness this spring and featured a slew of big-name guests, as well as friends and fans of Bruin.

Lowcountry athletes have historically suffered from underexposure, victims of being in a media market sandwiched between Savannah and Charleston. Jarrett has changed that, garnering more attention and college recruiting possibilities for schools north and south of the Broad.

“I want to get even more in the dirt with these kids and help connect them to the resources they need to reach their full potential, not only in athletics, but also in academics and the arts,” he said. “I want to help athletes gain the most name, image and likeness (NIL) deals as collegiate rules change to let them capitalize on that.”

And as much as he wants to help them achieve their dreams, Jarrett also has a big-picture dream he is striving toward – a nonprofit that ties his past 20 years of work

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He envisions partnerships with all area public, private and collegiate schools, to work with mentors within the schools to give students the best, most productive and real-world educational internship opportunities possible.

“I want to raise funds to pay stipends to interns so marginalized students can have more access,” he said. He wants to bring all local media outlets into the fold.

“My favorite saying is, ‘A rising tide lifts all boats’ and I truly believe it. We can do so much more when we work together for common goals or to address glaring needs in our community,” he said. “I believe this area will pay for truly local journalism produced by and for members of the community.”

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

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to keep their shape intact. They have to share top billing with fries in a half-andhalf order just to get attention.

Most of the time, fries are in the top left of the menu featured in the apps, while the onion ring or straw is relegated to the small-print, lower-right corner, lumped in with all the other fixin’s.

Well, no more. I believe onion rings have gotten a raw deal, simply because they are a harder dish to truly get right.

You have to nail the thickness, find the perfect cook time, and create a batter that is tasty without overpowering the onion and being too heavy in the diners’ stomach.

We typically shy away from giving chain or chain-adjacent restaurants much love here, but truth is, they are the ones giving onions the most love. They are the star at Outback, and Josh Hight and his crew never disappoint with their Bloomin’ On-

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RINGS from page 34A ions. Longhorn does a very tasty take with their Tonion slices, as does Jim ’N’ Nicks with their fully breaded rings.

I will admit a bias upfront. There are two camps among onion ring lovers – the breaded and the battered. I am in the breaded camp.

For me, it’s very hard to distinguish a fresh battered onion ring. When it’s breaded, the ring doesn’t look like it’s sopping in grease – plus, I think the flavor of the breading pops more than batter ever could.

Whether you are a ring, a straw or a Tonion strip, there is one paramount characteristic to making this best-of list: Your batter or breading and onion best stay intact when I bite into it. And the entire onion better not come out of its covering in that one bite.

Just because too much of the world doesn’t value the onion ring properly doesn’t mean I can’t hold my onion product and the chefs behind them to the most discerning standards.

Our “blue ribbon panel” nominated a strong contingent of contenders for this

list. I came into this exercise with a leaderin-the-clubhouse favorite and, as much as there are some excellent contenders, my No. 1 was not displaced.

The Champ I don’t usually order the picks here, but for my money, Street Meet (95 Mathews Drive, Hilton Head Island) is far above the competition. The spot is known for its selection of hot dogs, but the real draw for me is their onion straws. It is so easy to overcook straws, to botch the frying of the straws, but Street Meet has uncanny consistency in the product they deliver.

The seasoning combined with the light but scrumptious breading give the onion the starring spotlight it deserves.

The Superlatives From here, I leaned heavily on our panel and their repeat recommendations.

One spot that was mentioned time and again was R Bar (70 Pennington Drive, Bluffton). This spot behind the Sonic in Sheridan Park is known for so many other dishes, including its Beef on Weck and

mouth-watering burgers, but the onion rings are exquisite. They are fresh cut and cooked to order and, though it’s a thickcut onion, it’s tender through and through so the batter stays together bite after bite.

Mixx on Main (87 Main Street, Hilton Head Island) also won multiple raves from our foodie crew. Think thin and crispy here. It’s a bold combo, so easy to go miserably wrong. But our diners say that their approach translates to a winning formula.

Okatie Ale House (25 William Pope Drive, Okatie) go the battered route, but it’s easy to know from the first bite that this is not a food service product. These babies are fresh and delicious and are gobbled up by my usual party of six in about 4.6 seconds.

I have to give special accommodation to Bacon Diner (4 Oliver Court, Bluffton). I really whiffed in leaving their thin, freshcut fries off my Hot Spots fries list. They are consistently amazing. My only wish is that they were available for breakfast as well. As great as the burgers are there,

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COLLECTING

Senior collectors lament: ‘What do I do with all my things?’

By Jerry Glenn CONTRIBUTOR

While visiting a major collector of similar materials as ours in Las Vegas, we noted his walls and cabinets were sparser than at his previous North Hollywood home. I asked Peter, “What happened?” He said, “I started my exit strategy, Jerry. Do you have one?”

At the time, I didn’t, Jerry Glenn and as we sat down to lunch, he gave me some sage advice as to the best methods.

When jotting down notes for this column I received a call from a nice young lady 12 years my junior who said she had a lot of “stuff” and did not know where to go. I advised her to organize it and call for an appointment. Being unfamiliar with many of her collections, to assist this lady, I’ll share some of Peter’s comments and strategies that might help others as well.

First, the best solution is to give it to a family member, be it your kids or siblings – if they have an interest. In this way, you can remain caretaker of the things you have loved collecting and be assured your treasures will remain in the family and be well taken care of.

We often hear, “Oh, goodness there’s a problem, as my kids don’t want this ‘junk.’” You find that really hurts, but most realize its no doubt generational.

So, since that is not always a solution, let’s discuss other options.

Did you have a source or sources that you frequented to purchase? If so, return and possibly sell back items or ask if they know someone with the same interests. It worked for us.

Watch for shows, markets, and shops for candidates to sell to in bulk at attractive prices. “Bundling” is a good way to sell quantity. To bundle is to offer a much lower price for several items than one single piece, e.g.., one for $10, or all for $7 each.

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Classified ads sometimes work but aren’t always recommended, as you don’t want “tire kickers” traipsing through your house.

Nearby consignment shops are another avenue, as they are growing in popularity.

You’ll want to be careful to select one that is well organized and has fair fees for their services.

One of the best ways to sell your goods is through a regional auction house as they have live sales, but they also list your goods on the internet. This allows hundreds to view each piece – and we

always found “water will seek its level.”

In other words, it matters not what you paid, it only matters what another will pay. Auction houses also have standard rates and generally will pack and pick up after a careful inventory.

Lastly, if you still have some unwanted goods, donate to a local charitable organization. You’ll feel good doing a good thing to support those in need – and your donation is tax deductible.

All the above are suggestions that Peter gave us and helped us in our transition and allowed us to retain a few personal treasures. We mention this as it is a very emotional time to decide to divest of your collection that gave you so much fun in the search, research, pride in ownership, and meeting so many new friends.

But we found it also rewarding to sell things that other people wanted.

To those who are not ready to give up your hobby, consider the following: Continue to purchase authentic, original, excellent condition pieces, so when its time for you to sell it will be easier to make the sale.

In closing, don’t feel bad that your kids don’t want your “stuff.” In our experience, we find that 75% of our callers state, “Our kids have other interests.”

And by all means, remember all the fun days that building your collections gave you. Hasn’t it been a good ride?

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

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For battered rings, R Bar in Bluffton was a top contender.

the fries are almost worth making their own meal with two or three orders worth.

I’m not as vehemently drooling over their onion rings, but they were tasty enough to earn some love here.

A trio of Bluffton restaurants also deserve above-and-beyond recognition.

Grooby’s Too (12A Sheridan Park Circle, Bluffton) is the newbie of the group, but their onion entry won repeated praise from our panel to make them worthy of singling out.

And we give Lifetime Achievement awards to Cheeburger Cheeburger (108 Buckwalter Parkway, Bluffton) and Squat ’n’ Gobble (1231 May River Road, Bluffton). You can order the Cheeburger rings in a combo with the fries, but in this pre- or post-movie ritual, I always order the rings separate. They’re that good.

And as for the Old Town fave, we had a number of panelists say that while the S&G rings are outstanding, combining them with a honey mustard dipping sauce makes for a game-changing sensation.

And a shoutout to “Little Star” Wozniak, who is in her second week of recuperation from cervical disk replacement surgery.

If you’re up for a drive, our panel recommends Fiddler’s Seafood (7738 West Main St., Ridgeland). Hats off to owner Donna Rowell and her staff for making

a delicious onion ring. You really want to give the ring some love, try the Trey’s Bloomin Onion burger with BBQ sauce and cheese.

Best of the Rest In Bluffton, there are a quartet of gated community faves that earned kudos. The clubhouses at Rose Hill and Hidden Cypress both won much love, as did Al’s Pub and Pizzeria on the “new side” of Sun City at Argent Lake. And the rings at Bar & Chill in Margaritaville are also worth the trip.

Other B-Town haunts earning love include Old Town Dispensary, One Hot Mama’s onion haystack, May River Grill’s tobacco onions, Kelly’s Tavern and Katie O’Donalds.

On the island, Callahan’s off New Orleans Road is a legendary sports bar with rave-worthy rings. Other cross-the-bridge locales that won honors from our panel include Char Bar, Up the Creek, Santa Fe Café and Top Dawg Tavern in Shelter Cove. Captain Woody’s and Giuseppi’s have Bluffton and Hilton Head locations with top-shelf rings as well.

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BUSINESS

There are some things a good businessperson should not do There are countless sources available today that provide advice on what to do to run a successful organization.

Here is a list of 10 things NOT to do that can be just as important: 1. Don’t start without a plan. Strategy is critical. What is your mission? What is your vision? What are your goals? “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” – Yogi Berra 2. Don’t keep doing the same things just because you’ve always done them.

All businesses operate in a dynamic environment. The only constant is change.

Periodically review your operation to see what you can stop doing to save resources (time, money, focus) that can be better invested elsewhere. Nothing is permanent.

Let go. Evolve.

3. Don’t make critical decisions without first collaborating with your team.

They will add unique knowledge, diversity, experience, viewpoints, insights and ideas that can help you make better decisions.

All organizations benefit from planning for the future. Facilitator Roy Warco from USCB’s Center for Strategic Planning works with board members at the Port Royal Sound Foundation.

Your team is your biggest asset. You’re all in this together.

4. Don’t fear failure. It comes with taking risks, which is necessary for growth and change. We gain wisdom through failure.

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“Conformity is that jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.” –John F. Kennedy

7. Don’t procrastinate. If you want to accomplish something, start doing it now.

Follow through. Spending time thinking about what you should be doing is a waste of time. “Inaction breeds doubt and fear.

Action breeds confidence and courage.” – Dale Carnegie 8. Don’t quit. Be persistent. Be optimistic. Make your mistakes then move on.

Don’t get discouraged. “Being defeated is only a temporary condition; giving up is what makes it permanent.” – Marilyn vos Savant 9. Don’t forget the cake. A lot of effort goes into running a successful organization.

Take time to pause and celebrate the wins, great and small. Make time to show appreciation for your team, your customers, your suppliers, your mentors, and your family.

And finally, to end with an earworm: 10. Don’t Stop Believin’– Journey.

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LEGAL

Naming death beneficiaries can wreck your estate plan

By Brian Treacy CONTRIBUTOR

There is a common trend among individuals to circumvent engaging an attorney to assist with their estate plans by simply naming death beneficaries on their financial accounts. Some individuals believe that naming a beneficiary on an account is a simple, straightforward task, and requires no discussion with an attorney.

The problem with naming death beneficiaries without first consulting an attorney is that doing so may undermine one’s existing estate plan, which in some cases can have disastrous consequences.

Consulting with an attorney before you name death beneficiaries on your financial accounts is the best course of action in order to protect your estate plan.

Here are several issues you need to consider before making beneficiary designations: • Beneficiary designations take prece-

dence. When you designate a beneficiary on an account, that designation will take precedence over any estate planning document like a last will and testament or a trust.

For example, say your estate plan distributes everything to your children “in trust” to protect your children’s inheritance from their spouses, for health reasons, or due to a child’s poor money management skills, etc.

If you name your children as death beneficiaries on your brokerage or bank account, all of those provisions set up to protect your children cannot be enforced upon them if they inherit via the death beneficiary designation. You have effectively undermined your own estate plan.

• “My agent needs access to the funds.”

One reason individuals name a death beneficiary is the idea that it will give the beneficiary access to pay bills and expenses of the individual. However, when you name a beneficiary on an account, there is no legal requirement that the funds have to be used to pay your debts and expenses. But

when a person named in an estate planning document is acting as the personal representative or a successor trustee, the document specifically states that assets of the estate can be used to pay debts and expenses of the estate. This ensures proper administration of your estate.

• Cash. Individuals like to leave cash bequests to various relatives, charities, or other people. When you name beneficiaries on accounts, those accounts are not beholden to the provisions of your estate planning documents, and therefore you could be leaving your estate with insufficient funds to pay those bequests.

• Improperly name beneficiaries.

Unless you consult with an attorney, you should not name your trust as a beneficiary on an IRA, or other types of qualified retirement accounts. Trusts that receive such qualified money need to contain special provisions for tax purposes.

• Failure to plan for contingencies.

There is always a risk a designated benefi-

ciary could predecease you. For example, in your estate planning documents, you can designate that everything goes to your children, and if a child predeceases, said child’s share shall go to his/her children.

However, if you put your children as death beneficiaries on an account, and one of your children predeceases you, depending on the designation form, the deceased child’s children might be excluded and only the named surviving children would share the account.

These are but a few issues to consider before designating beneficiaries on accounts.

It is not a straightforward and simple task as many believe and should not be undertaken without consultation with an attorney.

Remember, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.

Brian T. Treacy is an elder law and estate planning attorney, and owner of Elder Law & Estate Planning Center in Bluffton. hiltonheadelderlaw.com

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LEGAL

Good estate plan requires more than deciding who gets what

By Mark F. Winn CONTRIBUTOR

There are different rules that govern the distribution of assets, depending on the type of asset.

You can sort of think of it like different chess pieces moving differently.

For instance, if assets are owned jointly with the right of survivorship, they pass to the surviMark F. Winn vor(s) by operation of law. Typically, all that is needed is a death certificate to make the transfer take place. No probate is required.

If assets are owned as tenants in common, when one joint owner passes there usually needs to be probate to accomplish the distribution of the asset.

If the asset is a retirement plan or life insurance, the beneficiary designation on file with the custodian is what governs the distribution of assets.

If that was all there was to estate planning, it would be easy.

It is not easy, though. Why? Because, while we want to make clear who gets what asset under what circumstances, we also want to make sure of the following: 1. income taxes will be deferred as much as possible, 2. federal estate taxes will be minimized, 3. probate will be minimized, and 4. assets will stay in the blood line or, at the least, not be lost to in-laws in an ugly divorce.

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Both these circumstances can be devastating.

Also, let us consider the beneficiary designation on IRA’s or retirement plans. If these assets are paid to spouse and spouse rolls them over, it could make the surviving spouse’s estate unnecessarily exposed to the federal estate tax.

In the law of estate planning, we have to know and apply a variety of laws, namely, the law of trusts, the law of contracts, the law of property and future interests, the law of income taxes and federal estate taxes, and probate law. We have to accomplish a variety of objectives, namely proper distribution, income tax avoidance or deferral, estate tax avoidance or minimization and asset protection.

People just want to get their affairs in order and obtain peace of mind. The professional advisor wants the client to obtain that peace of mind, but we need to be aware of everything and how all these rules will or may apply.

Good estate planning is much more than deciding and stating who gets what. It is income tax planning (tax deferral on retirement accounts, and step up in basis), estate tax avoidance planning, probate avoidance planning, asset protection planning, and then, who gets what, under what circumstances, in what manner.

Assets can be left so they stay in your blood family and are protected from lawsuits and estate taxes or free of trust where those protections do not exist.

Mark F. Winn, J.D., Master of Laws (LL.M.) in estate planning, is a local asset protection, estate and elder law planning attorney. mwinnesq.com

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FAITH

Our world’s children need more fathers to be real dads

By Jon R. Black CONTRIBUTOR

In 2018, my wife and I met two wonderful young men in San Diego.

In just a few weeks, God knitted our hearts together.

Since then, they have visited us on several occasions. One stayed with us for a couple of months.

Both have adopted us as their parents.

Jon R. Black They refer to me as Dad. I have no DNA sons, but these two young men are indeed my sons.

There are many adages that compare and contrast the difference between a biological father and a dad. Our culture has accepted the fact that fertilizing an egg with a sperm does not make

a person a dad. We also embrace the fact that paternal relationships can be established in the absence of shared genetics.

Our new sons came to us because they were suffering from both “Abandoned by Father Syndrome” and “Church Hurt Syndrome.” Because of their sexual orientation, they had been excluded from the two most important human groupings, the family and the Church. Without the benefit of these two life-sustaining institutions, they were indeed lost.

In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus tells the story of two lost boys. One was lost because he took the world by storm.

He asked his father to give him his inheritance, which he received. He then began to live a life of excessive indulgence.

In a relatively short period of time, he was broke. All of the new friends he met during his season of excess had

abandoned him.

In the text, this Jewish boy finds himself feeding pigs. He is at the lowest point of his life. He decides to eat a little humble pie and go back home to his father. He hoped that his father would allow him to be a hired hand.

He felt he had forfeited the right to be a son.

In that Gospel story, the first boy returns home. His father sees him afar off and rushes to meet him. This father covers his filthy, smelly son (he had been feeding pigs) with a fine robe. He puts a ring on his finger and plans an elaborate party. That’s what real fathers do. They look beyond the behavior of their children and see their real need.

At this point in the story, the second lost son appears. He is upset because he had been a good person all his life.

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There are many good people who are faithful to worship and are still lost in the house. Notice the difference between the father’s world view and this second son. The father focused on his sons’ needs and not their behavior. The father was motivated with restoring his sons’ futures. The second lost son was focused on himself and his notion of fairness. He did not see his own immediate need, or realize he too was lost.

Our world is suffering from an absence of real fathers, real dads – dads that see their children’s real need and not just their behavior. Dads that seek to restore relationships. Dads that point their children toward a better future and ultimately, eternal life.

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Physician assistant joins BMH Orthopaedic Specialists Eliana Specht, a board-certified physician assistant, has joined Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists after recently completing a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at South University in Savannah.

At the practice, Specht assists Dr. Vandit Sardana, a Eliana Specht board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of bone and joint disorders and, of particular note, in the minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgeries in which he specializes.

Specht sees patients with him in both the Port Royal and the Okatie practice locations.

Earlier, Specht, a North Carolina native who grew up in Virginia Beach, worked as an emergency department technician at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, a Level I trauma center in Norfolk, Virginia.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from James Madison University in Harrisonburg.

With offices in the Beaufort Memorial Port Royal Medical Pavilion, at 1680 Ribaut Road and Beaufort Memorial Okatie Medical Pavilion, at 122 Okatie Center Blvd. North, Suite 210, Dr. Sardana and his team offer a full range of care for bones and joints and specialize in robotically assisted minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgery.

He treats patients with orthopedic conditions that range from congenital defects and osteoarthritis associated with aging to trauma and sports injuries. To make an appointment, call 843-524-3015.

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Home health joint venture announced by providers A joint venture between Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) and Amedisys, Inc., a national provider of home health, hospice, personal care and high-acuity care, has been formed to provide a more coordinated, full-continuum of care and improve the transition from hospital to home. The agreement will be finalized on or around July 1.

After the agreement is finalized, the current Amedisys Home Health location on Lady’s Island will do business as Beaufort Memorial Home Health Care, an Amedisys partner; and the home health location in Bluffton will continue doing business as Amedisys Home Health of Bluffton.

Home health services include skilled nursing care; physical, occupational and speech therapy; medical social work; and home health aides to assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and eating.

“We see this partnership as a means to extend the care that patients trust Beaufort Memorial to provide in the comfort of their own home,” said BMH President and CEO Russell Baxley.

“By building upon our longstanding relationship with Amedisys, we will continue to develop innovative ways of delivering care.”

Amedisys has been a preferred provider for BMH since 2017.

“Clinical partnerships like this allow us to extend services beyond the hospital walls to a familiar and nurturing environment,” Baxley said. “By combining our expertise and experience we are working to fulfill the mission of Beaufort Memorial to enhance the quality of life in the Lowcountry through improved health, innovative partnerships and superior care.”

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BEAUTY

Time to celebrate! The carefree perm is back in vogue

By Joy Ross CONTRIBUTOR

I am so so excited to announce that, after many years of trying to keep our hair pin straight, which is a painstaking effort in our climate, the perm is making a comeback!

Yes, I said it, The Perm! Everyone has a memory, albeit sometimes not a great one, about a past perm. And let me begin by saying that the memories should be just that – memories.

We aren’t talking about the tight perms of the ’80s. The new looks are more carefree.

Beachy waves that need almost no maintenance is more like it. The less you do with permed hair, the better it is. Why fight the waves?

Whether natural waves or permanent, or even a combination of both, there’s no need to go to battle. Today’s perms are much less harsh. You can perm and color with time between services and the correct stylist.

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Those two words need to resonate: chemically treated.

A licensed stylist needs to perform these services in order to take care of pre-treating previously colored hair with protein and making sure the hair is healthy enough.

Wrapping the hair correctly, rinsing, and evaluating the size of the desired wave is just one more reason that these services should be done in the salon and not in the kitchen.

Even guys with the long man buns and tresses can now have long, sexy, wavy hair!

Like I said, the correct technician, perm, and care needs to happen for you to have healthy, colored, permed, wavy and most importantly, carefree beautiful hair!

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June 14, 2022

PETS

Enjoy summer fun, new adventures with four-legged pals

By Abby Bird CONTRIBUTOR

Boy, it’s hot! And it’s only June!

This weather can be particularly hard on your dogs. We must consider not just keeping them out of the sun, but handling issues associated with thunder and heavy rainstorms.

Some of this information is just plain common sense, but we don’t always think about it. When we go outside, we choose the proper attire for ourselves, but your dog’s attire never changes. Is it too hot for him on your walk through the neighborhood?

We also bring supplies for ourselves and need to think about the dog’s needs as well.

What does that mean? It definitely depends where you and your dog are going.

Here are some items you can take along for your furry friends and tips for your summer excursions.

Beach or lake: Lots of fresh water and

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a bowl, sunscreen for nose, long line that can get wet or off-leash equipment, water toys, shade cover for rest with you, towels, Benadryl spray for bites, Neosporin ointment for cuts. Possibly Doggles, depending on the dog.

Don’t let dogs play obsessively without a timeout. If they like water, the ocean will cool them down. If your dog swims or can be on a boat, don’t forget the life jacket.

When you leave the beach, hose them down with fresh water and check their paws for any cuts or burrs. When you get home, bathe them and continue checking for burrs and sand fleas.

Mountains or hiking: Pre-spray dogs with insect repellent containing citronella.

Take along a cooling bandana, first aid kit containing bandages, antibiotic ointment, Benadryl – both oral pills and spray for bites, self-stick vet wrap, gauze pads, cleaning cloths such as those soaked in hydrogen peroxide or alcohol. Water and food, of course, if you are spending time

away. Plan on keeping the dog near you on a short leash since exploring new places can be dangerous.

If the terrain is rough, your dog can wear booties similar to that of Search and Rescue dogs. Booties will protect a dog’s feet from anything sharp, or even areas that might be slick due to dampness.

Anywhere you might go where your dog might burn his paw pads is a place for booties – even for bike riding, jogging or walking on hot pavement. Also consider going out with your dog early in the morning

or late in the evening while it is still light but the sun is not so strong.

When traveling, always have your vet records, including rabies, and plenty of food. Have all their vaccines updated before you travel.

Calming medication is a must if your dog is afraid of thunder, strange places and car riding.

I like to travel with Imodium in case of diarrhea and, if possible, use bottled water while travelling since a change in water may cause intestinal distress.

Coated aspirin, if your dog ends up limping, will help until you can see your vet.

Take their monthly medication along since you may not be able to get them readily if you are travelling.

Have fun and keep everyone safe, twoand four-legged ones!

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By Cinda Seamon CONTRIBUTOR

There’s been a spike in demand for backyard pools throughout the pandemic as families have stayed close to home for summer fun. Unfortunately, this surge in backyard pool sales has also meant an increase in accidents and potential safety issues.

Here are some water safety tips for your backyard pool.

Safety measures: In addition to state and Town-required safety measures for inground and above-ground swimming pools, you should implement additional safety measures to keep your backyard pool safe.

You can control access to your pool by: • Installing and maintaining barriers that surround all sides of the pool, such as fencing.

• Using a self-closing and self-latching gate. Ensure the latch is high enough that a young child can’t reach it.

• Using locks and alarms to alert you

when someone enters the backyard pool area.

• Removing above-ground pool ladders when they aren’t being used.

You can also remove all toys and floats from the pool when they aren’t being used.

These objects can lure a child into the water.

Pool rules: It’s important to review pool rules with your family periodically and ensure you’re practicing backyard pool safety regularly. Here are some rules that are important:

• Never swim alone, even if you’re an adult. More than one person should always be present in case of an emergency.

• Adults should be actively watching anytime a child is using or playing near the backyard pool. During backyard get-togethers, designate an adult to be the pool monitor and rotate responsibilities frequently.

• Teach your children to stay away from danger zones, such as pool drains and other openings in the pool. Clothing and hair can get stuck in these openings and trap

swimmers. Make sure everyone knows how to quickly shut off filters when necessary.

Every backyard pool owner should also create a pool emergency kit that is within easy reach during an emergency. Include a standard first aid kit and a floatation device to throw to struggling swimmers.

Learn to swim, take CPR class: One of the best ways to prevent backyard pool accidents is to enroll children in swim lesson classes. They’ll learn how to swim, but they’ll also learn to respect the water and to recognize water safety concerns on their own.

Because of the bounty of water in our Lowcountry, this is a concern that extends beyond your own backyard.

You can also take a CPR, AED and First Aid class as a family. You’ll learn important lifesaving skills for a variety of emergencies.

Classes are available in person, remotely and in a hybrid format.

Cinda Seamon is the fire and life safety educator for Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue.

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SPORTS

With renovations complete, Island West golf course reopens

By Jean Harris CONTRIBUTOR

Island West Golf Club, which had been closed since April 2020, reopened to play last month. The course, which had been purchased by the Island West Homeowners Association in 2021, has undergone extensive renovations after being leased to TGC at Island West, LLC. Joe Walters, president and general manager of TGC said, “We are very proud of the improvements made by the Island West community and our company in returning this local favorite to great playing conditions.

We will continue to be a work-in-progress in our efforts to become the favorite golf destination for both local residents and visitors to our area.”

Jon Hundley, who has been a head golf professional in the Lowcountry for 33 years, was named the director of golf and head golf professional.

This challenging course, designed by

The course features new TifEagle greens, which I thought putted true and will only get better with the proper watering and time.

Island West is a challenge and can be played as long as 6,803 yards from the tips. It is still a challenge from the Mary Taylor lines up her putt on No. 8 at the newly renovated Island West front tees at 4,856 Golf Club. yards.

One of the most difficult holes is the local golf architect Clyde Johnston, with short par 4 hole No. 3. It has hazards on design consultation by popular PGA Tour professional Fuzzy Zoeller, originally opened both sides of the fairway from 120 yards to the green. Hole No. 5 is a long par 5 with in 1992. Prior to the recent reopening, Johnston helped decide on several modifica- a huge lake bordering the approach to an elevated green. Get a par here and you’ll feel tions, including the removal of 14 bunkers, good about yourself and your game. to increase golfing enjoyment and improve No. 16, a par 5, is one of the longest par 5 pace of play on the course.

holes in the Lowcountry (613 yards from the tips). You need three great shots to hit this large green in regulation.

The signature holes are the two par 3 holes, No. 8 and No. 17. They are actually connected in the rear of the green, making it a double green. My favorite hole is No. 8 because of the magnificent live oak on the right side of the hole. It has been estimated to be more than 300 years old.

One of the improvements is the fleet of Yamaha gas carts. They are the quietest gas carts I have played in. The driving range has been improved and will open in the near future, making lessons available by Jon Hundley.

Memberships are available and the rates are comparable to the other public golf courses in the area. For more information you can contact Joe Walters at islandwest@ tgcppp.com.

Dr. Jean Harris is an LPGA Master Professional and teaches at local courses. jean. golfdoctor.harris@gmail.com; golfdoctorjean.com

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My last column included the idea that a swimmer makes forward progress, not just by pushing back against the water, making the most efficient use of Newton’s Third Law or “drag force.”

Progress is also made by putting pressure on the inside of the arm and hand, thus reducing pressure on the back side of the hand-arm, to create a “lift force.”

This is how heavier-than-air planes are able to fly. The body thus moves from the area of greater pressure toward lesser pressure.

Then, by chance, I read an article by someone with supposed knowledge of fluid dynamics. He “corrected” this theory of swimming propulsion on the basis that human speeds are insufficient to create a lift effect.

I responded with these instructions: • Put yourself fully vertical in deep water with your arms straight out in front of you.

• Move your arms horizontally sideward with your hands pitched at a slight angle, thumbs down.

• Then return to your original position, palms still down, by pitching the thumbs slightly up.

• Repeat several times this out-in movement.

You will have created the maximum

resistance to forward progress while also not pushing any water backwards to make progress by action-reaction or drag force.

And yet, you will move forward, which can come only from the lift force you exert. Try it!

Effective swimming thus comes from a combination of both drag and lift forces.

The proportions vary from stroke to stroke as well as within each stroke, but an efficient swimmer will adjust the pitch of the hand-arm “wing” to maximize pressure on non-moving water. The result will propel the swimmer’s body past an anchored hand or past both hands.

Regardless of the stroke being swum, greater efficiency is achieved by this increased propulsion, and also by decreased resistance to the water. Keeping the body as horizontal and as long and narrow as possible will allow the efficient swimmer to make the most use of the lift and drag forces being generated.

Perhaps these last two columns have been a bit too technical. So please remember, efficient or not, your primary purpose in swimming is to enjoy the opportunity to exercise in the water.

Dr. Bob Colyer of Bluffton is an actively retired college professor, coach and author of “Swim Better: A Guide to Greater Efficiency for Swimmers & Instructors,” directed primarily to non-competitors. bobcolyer@ yahoo.com

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NATURE’S WAY

An old-timer’s tips for finding, hiding the best fishing spots

By Collins Doughtie CONTRIBUTOR

I don’t know about you but more and more I have found that when I layout a game plan for a day of fishing, it doesn’t always go the way I planned.

For example, just last week I had my whole day mapped out. At low tide I was going to go to this spot and as the tide began to rise, I would go to another spot and so on.

The problem with this way of fishing is that so often, you get to your first spot and there sits another boat. With more and more boats fishing these waters, this frustrating start to the day has been happening to me more and more and every year it just gets worse.

Quite honestly, I try my best to hide fish from other anglers that might be riding past me as I am hooked up. Two of my favorite ways of doing this is to either put my reel in free spool and let the fish swim around until the other boat is out of sight or secondly, to ease the fish in the boat over the side farthest away from the prying eyes of anglers on the passing boat. These old tricks aren’t working like they used to – so what now?

I don’t do it all the time but more and more I have gone to exploring new areas.

All you have to do is look at a nautical chart of the area and you will instantly realize there are large and small estuaries absolutely everywhere. Even after living here for so long, I’ll bet I haven’t explored 80% of these tributaries and – in my mind at least – there just have to be fish in most all of them.

They might not be there at low tide nor mid tide, but if you put the time in, chances are the fish will be there at some time during the tide cycle. All it takes is patience and a logbook, where you record what time in the tide the fish show up in that particular place.

I think about exploring new areas more than I actually do it, but lately I have noticed that the majority of boats that I see out there regularly are almost always at a handful of spots, and these spots are hit hard day after day. And because there always seems to be a boat at this handful of places, newcomers to our waters figure if that boat is always at that spot then there must be something there.

Before long it becomes a battle of who can get up the earliest or get their bait in first, and camp out on the spot. Then they tell a friend, and that friend tells another friend and before you know it, it’s like winning the Mega Millions Jackpot when you get there first.

Sadly though, after a while these productive spots are fished out and the whole process starts over in another place.

It does take skill to read our waters and narrow down the places where fish might be, but if you fish enough, the searching becomes easier.

Just like largemouth bass fishing in fresh-water ponds, reading salt water is no different. Bass fishermen look for old trees that have fallen in the water, little coves, points that jut out, and structure, because they know that their chances of hooking into a big largemouth are greater in these

Farewell, Ol’ Red. What are the odds that a shift cable breaks while backing your boat down a ramp, so the car won’t go into drive – and the tide is coming in? Million to one? Two million to one?

places.

Saltwater fishing, especially around here, is no different. The best time to go looking is low tide when you can see live oyster mounds, eddies, points with old trees that have fallen in the water and any other types of structure.

I make notes in my journal or make a waypoint on my GPS. I pinpoint these places because as you know, once the tide comes in and covers up these jewels, it is nearly impossible to locate the exact spot you saw that structure because everything now looks totally different.

If I had to give you one piece of advice when looking for new honey holes, it would be start looking at low tide and fish the incoming tide. It’s not that I have anything against falling tides but thinking back, I have caught way more fish on rising tides than I have ever caught on falling tides.

If I had to guess why the rising tide is better, it would probably have to do with water clarity. On a rising tide, clear water is pushed in as the tide rises while on falling tides, more mud and silt is washed out from the creeks, making it harder for fish to locate your bait – whether it is a live shrimp or artificial. If I do fish the outgoing tide, I prefer lighter color baits that stand out in the dirty water.

Lastly, I will tell you this about exploring and finding a new spot. Unlike anchoring at a place where you saw another boat fishing, when you find a new spot and start catching fish there is a sense of accomplishment and pride that will make that day even more special.

But for God’s sake, don’t go telling your friends where that place is no matter how excited you are about this new discovery. It took me years to learn that lesson. I don’t care how great a friend they might be, because most all fishermen are the same.

They will swear up and down they’ll never go there unless you are with them, but from experience, they will be there the first chance they get. In the world of angling there is simply no honor among thieves.

With that said, I doubt you’ll see me out there on my boat, the Marsh Monkey, anytime soon since the sinking of my faithful fishmobile Ol’ Red. Don’t ask me how it happened – unless you want to hear a grown man cry.

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

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By Dave Miller CONTRIBUTOR

The term “labor shortage” is trending as the explanation behind businesses that have started keeping odd hours or closing altogether.

The issues being faced by commercial services and operations are mostly the same, so why are results inconsistent from business to business, sometimes within the same franchise? One location will say it’s impossible to staff while the same chain down the street is functioning at full capacity.

What’s the difference? Some say it’s management, which is part of the culture-setting equation, but we say a superior business requires a superior team.

That’s easier said than done. In today’s world, it’s harder than usual to find and keep the best people. So, the bigger question is how to develop

a culture of teamwork and dedication. Having a superior team starts from the culture of the company you build internally. The tone is set from the top.

Better yet, you don’t see management as the “top” but rather as the foundation, building solid ground on which the entire team can stand. This can be accomplished through some very achievable “best practices” completely within a company’s control, like consistent team meetings, clear communication, and providing the tools they need to get the job done, as well as team connecting in events and gatherings.

Sometimes those tools include providing great training programs and having people “in the right seat on the bus,” building a full team where individuals can excel in their area of expertise, and avoid

having too much on their shoulders or schedule. This kind of expert staffing is worth the cost, so competitive salary and benefits are key and incentives go a long way toward keeping great people.

Though it’s important to keep family first, when you crunch the numbers of a 40-hour work week, you spend more time with your colleagues than with your own family. That’s makes cultivating a “teamwork and dedication” culture all the more important.

Your business is there to serve your community of clients, but to do this well, the staff has to be there for one another.

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(Please note the request of Beaufort Jasper Water & Sewer Authority to cut back on irrigation. See the story on page 1A of this issue.)

It is better to water heavy and less often, as this will help you grow a better root system for your lawn. Watering during the night or early morning is the best time to water.

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Some agents more successful in selling homes they list

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Some real estate agents sell their listings faster and for a higher price than other agents. In some instances, they go out and find the buyers instead of waiting for the buyers to find them. In all instances, they follow-up on every lead and communicate with their sellers frequently.

Maybe they work harder, smarter or both. Perhaps they use additional resources more effectively. Whatever they do, they are successful, and their success is truly your success.

Successful real estate agents are like expert jugglers. They make sure that all parts of the real estate transaction are always in motion and moving forward, to ensure a trouble-free closing and a great real estate experience for their clients.

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up-to-date on the latest real estate topics and tools will ensure that real estate agents have the real estate competitive advantage.

Contacts and connections. Having and using a wealth of contacts in the market area that they serve helps agents take advantage of all selling and buying opportunities.

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A successful real estate agent has expert knowledge of the local housing market, specific communities, and knows how much homes will sell for and how to price them right.

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June 15 Ruthie Collins, country singer-songwriter, 8 p.m. at the Roasting Room, 1297 May River Road, Bluffton.

Tickets from $15. roastingroom.live June 17, 18 Free concert by string students of Hilton Head Chamber Music Institute, a program of Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m. June 17, and 11:30 a.m. June 18, at SoundWaves, 7 Lagoon Road, Hilton Head Island. judy. chambermusic@gmail.com or 843-363-2718 June 24-26, July 1-3 “The Music Man,” Southeast Summer Theatre Institute, at Seahawk Performing Arts Center, 70 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head Island. 15th anniversary season. Performances 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday. Features theatre students from across the country, led by New York directors.

Tickets at HHISummerMusicals.com or call 866-749-2228.

June 24-26 Inaugural SLICE Film Festival, at Palmetto Theater in Hampton, 109 Lee Ave. Curated selection of films sharing a “slice of life” in the rural South. Six sessions beginning at 5 p.m.

June 24. For full schedule of events, visit palmettotheater. org.

Through June 25 “People, Places and Things,” exhibit by Dennis Lake, featured at Art League Hilton Head, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Artleaguehhi.org or 843-681-5060 June 25 “Mainstream,” movie at Roasting Room Lounge Screeners event, 8 p.m. show, 7 p.m. doors open. $15, ages 21 and up, ID required. roastingroom.live

June 27 Blues & Brews on the Bluff, 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Oyster Factory Park, Wharf Street in Old Town Bluffton. Featuring rock and blues from Whiskey & Roses, and Restless Natives, an Allman Brothers tribute band from Macon, Georgia. Tickets $10 advance at bufftonsunsetparty.com, or $15 cash at door.

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June 28-July 1 “Fabulous Fakes: Master Artwork Parodies,” silent auction event, in person and online, Art League of Hilton Head, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Reception 5-7 p.m. July, winners announced when auction ends at 6 p.m. Gallery hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. artleaguehhi.org or 843-681-5060

July 16 Book signing for “The Rising” by local author Kerry Peresta, second book in the Olivia Callahan Suspense series. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Barnes & Nobel, Hilton Head Island.

June 29-Aug. 14 “Rock of Ages,” blockbuster ’80s rock musical, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Includes iconic music of Styx, Twisted Sister and Journey. Preview tickets $51 adults, $46 children; regular run $56 adult, $51 children. Recommended for age 13 and up. Group rates available by calling box office, 843-8422787. artshhi.com July 1 Oh Jeremiah and Nick Poulin, 8 p.m. at the Roasting Room, 1297 May River Road, Bluffton. Tickets from $20. roastingroom.live Through July 3 “Hitnes, The Image Hunter: On the Trail of John James Audubon,” exhibit, mural painting and art talk, Coastal Discovery Museum, main gallery. Italian artist to paint murals on the property April 19-29; exhibit open April 23-July 3;

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Through July 4 “No Regrets,” art exhibit by Christy Coffey Chen, featured at SOBA Gallery, 6 Church St. Bluffton. Free and open to public. sobagallery.com

July 25-Aug. 18 “The Beauty of Nature,” exhibit of photographers by Sun City nature photographers Kathy Leonard and Gracene Peluso, at Hilton Head Library, 1 Beach City Road. Open during library hours, Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday-Saturday 9 a.m-5 p.m.

Through July 29 Summer Art Camps, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, ages 6-18 in age appropriate groups, varied times. Learn and have fun with art history, dance, theatre, mixed media, folk art and play writing. Cost varies. More info by calling Alana Adams at 843-686-3945, ext. 205 or email aadams@ artshhi.com.

Through July 29 “Trust the Journey: The Mixed Media of Life,” exhibit by Debi West, at Art League Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. June 15. Five workshops scheduled for all levels of artists, through July 29. Hours Mondy-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Know what love is, feel the noise, and take your best shot at the Bourbon Room, a bar on the Sunset Strip. It’s there that star rocker Stacee Jaxx returns for his comeback.

When bright-eyed Sherrie, a small-town girl and aspiring actress, arrives in town, she meets Drew, a busboy with dreams of rock and roll stardom. Drew convinces the bar to hire Sherrie, and the stage seems set for romance, but Jaxx has other plans.

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“Whistler’s Mother’s Chicken” by Jan Ross

“Fabulous Fakes: Master Artwork Parodies,” a four-day fundraising auction for Art League of Hilton Head, will allow purchasers an opportunity to impress their friends with an original Picasso – or the next best thing.

This exhibit, open June 28 through July 1, is a much-loved and anticipated alternate artistic reality – one in which Monet’s famous water lilies host amphibian residents, a Van Gogh countryside features a very modern putting green, and Whistler’s Mother’s Chicken replaces the original portrait.

Painters of the “Fabulous Fakes” take their inspiration from the old masters. Some artworks are replicas of famous paintings with an often humorous or whimsical twist; others are inspired by the techniques of the masters but have an entirely different subject matter, medium, or color palette.

“This exhibit is a chance to have some fun,” said Kristen McIntosh, Art League general manager. “Artists don’t always have to take their work so seriously, although it is a challenge to duplicate the works of some

of the masters. The skill required to create some of these replicas is astonishing.”

All artworks are for sale via a silent auction that can be viewed both in-person and online. A reception to announce the silent auction winners will take place on the last day of the exhibit.

Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the days of the exhibit.

A reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. July 1, the final day of the show, and auction winners will be announced at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be available and the contributing artists will be on hand.

The show and reception are free and open to the public.

Art League of Hilton Head is located at 14 Shelter Cove Lane on Hilton Head Island.

The Gallery is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m., and 90 minutes before every Arts Center performance.

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Mother and son share love of dance, time spent together

Susan Brock and her son, Mitchell, enjoy dances together.

By Sandro Virag Susan Brock began dancing in 2008 at a ballroom in Charleston. As she became more involved, she enjoyed attending the dance parties but couldn’t always find a babysitter, so her son Mitchell would attend the dance parties with her from time to time.

Eventually, he attended all of Susan’s performances over the next 13 years.

Mitchell was a shy child and didn’t have a lot of confidence, so when Susan offered him dance lessons he said “No.” He had other hobbies anyway – golf, computer programming and even took karate at one point.

In 2019, the family moved to Bluffton and Susan picked up ballroom dancing again after a few years off. When Mitchell finished college, he was back in Bluffton and looking for something else to do besides his own business of creating 3D digital models and game assets.

Susan invited him to attend one of her private lessons and that’s when Mitchell realized this was something he now wanted to try. He always felt he could move well and picked up things easily.

So, the mother and son started attending the group dance class together.

Mitchell and Susan had always done a

lot together and refer to each other as “best friends,” so dancing together was comfortable right from the start. They continue to learn about each other in different ways.

They focus together on learning steps and patterns, and work hard on creating signals with each other so Mitchell can become a strong lead. Even though Susan has been dancing for years, Mitchell has wasted no time in catching up. Susan takes the time to repeat steps until Mitchell has mastered them.

You never know at what point in your life something like dancing will take hold. And even if you don’t take it to a high level, the experience will create forever memories.

It is such a different dynamic when family members dance together – for example, brother and sister, father and daughter, husband and wife. And many of these partnerships go on to a higher level of dancing. Many national champions are family members.

Dancing is a great way to reconnect, especially after a time period of going different ways. Because you have to lead, follow, listen, learn, and memorize, it’s a unique way to come back together with loved ones.

Sandro Virag is a partner and instructor at Hilton Head Ballroom Dance Studio of Hilton Head, located in Bluffton at Seaquins Ballroom. hiltonheadballroom.com

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Whiskey & Roses headlines Blues & Brews on the Bluff Blues & Brews on the Bluff festival will be held at the Bluffton Oyster Factory Park June 17 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., featuring live rock and blues with Whiskey & Roses and special guest Restless Natives, an Allman Brothers tribute band from Macon, Georgia.

Bluffton Sunset Parties are held once a month on Friday nights during the summer, overlooking the May River at Oyster Factory Park. Each sundown celebration features a different theme with a variety of activities.

A portion of proceeds from Blues & Brews will benefit Bluffton Coastal Conservation club as the evening’s charity.

Relax and enjoy the party under the live oaks at the Oyster Factory. Come by

boat, bike or golf cart and feel free to party with your pooch. Sunset Parties are kid and pet friendly; lawn chairs and leashed pets are permitted, but no outside food or drinks will be allowed.

Tickets are available online at blufftonsunsetparty. com at $10 per person, or $15 cash at the door, while children 10 and under get in free. Group discounts are available.

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Bluffton nature photographers display work at library Two Sun City nature photographers, Kathy Leonard and Gracene Peluso, will hold a photography exhibit at the Hilton Head Library located at 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island.

The women are members of the Photography Club of Sun City.

The exhibit, titled “The Beauty of Nature,” will run from July 25 through Aug. 18. The display is free and open to the public during library hours, which are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“At seven I helped my father develop black and white pictures in a makeshift darkroom in our basement. I was hooked and since then, photography has been a part of my life,” said Peluso.

“I had a 20-year career with New York Telephone/Verizon in New York, mostly in training and development. At lunch I’d hop on the subway and visit the camera stores in Manhattan.

“In 2004 we moved to Sun City, and I joined the Photography Club. I’ve

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Later in life, as a college student, she studied photography at the University of California, Riverside and the University of Nevada, Reno, where she received a B.A. in Fine Arts with an emphasis in photography.

During her working life, Leonard was a professor in Iowa and had little time for photographic pursuits, although her interest in photography remained constant.

After retirement, she moved to South Carolina and immediately joined the Photography Club of Sun City Hilton Head. She credits this club and its members with rekindling her passion for photography and encouraging her interest in nature and wildlife.

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