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Notes From The 

Publisher 

We are Happy Together, 

Come Rain or Come Shine. 

That was a tune written 

by Johnny Mercer. His 

Uncle had a place on the 

May River and Johnny 

was said to come to 

Bluffton often; fishing, 

crabbing, boating and 

play piano. One night 

on a full moon, it is said that 

he was inspired to write his most notable 

piece, Moon River. 

What brought that to mind was the Art and Seafood 

Festival in Bluffton, and weddings, and reunions, 

anniversaries, birthday parties…as mother nature took 

over last month. 

The Breeze got up at the crack of dawn Sunday, set up 

our tent, table, sweet tea pitcher, and dog water bowl 

and waited. Well let me tell you, it was like a symphony. 

Like people coming out of a hibernation and working its 

ways to a crescendo. 

Thousands of folks. You could always tell those from the 

Midwest or North as they were in short sleeve shirts and 

shorts, locals in a light sweater and shorts…and I mean 

that in a nice way. 

And the dogs! We saw Taz, in his dog trailer towed by 

a Harley. That was one festival that everyone loved. 

Families and kids and babies in strollers…I even saw one 

gentleman pushing his own wheel chair. 

Hats off to the Town and the Staff, The Old Town 

Merchants Association and especially Mary O’Neal and 

her army of volunteers. For The Breeze we met so many 

old friends and new. Last but not least the quality and 

variety of music venues, the food, the shops on Calhoun 

and the star of it all being the artists and their work. This 

was clearly a time where Bluffton showed her real face 

and why we are all here. 

We are thankful, on this month of tradition, for all of our 

dedicated readers. Tell our advertisers you saw them 

in The Breeze and if they are not advertising, tell them 

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CONTENTS 

NOVEMBER 2019, VOLUME 17, NO. 11 

FEATURES 

06 Vaccines for Adults 

08 Heroes of Sun City 

14 When is it Turkey Hunting Season 

18 Finding a Dog to Fit Your Lifestyle 

The Gobbler 

32 Rachmaninoff 

37 All I Need is Love 

40 Mad About Malbec 

42 Hudson’s and Carmines 

Thanksgiving 

46 Life on Lady Slipper Island 

Early picture of Hudson’s Seafood 

DEPARTMENTS 

08 History 

14 Environment 

18 Lifestyles 

22 Your Corner 

25 Tide Chart 

26 Golf Course Guide 

28 Over the Bridges 

3o Restaurant Guide 

32 Music 

34 Fellowship 

46 Architecture 

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The Heroes of Sun City 

A Tribute for Veterans from The Breeze 

By: Arnold Rosen 

The world wars are long gone, but we are not without global conflict. The new war is more random. It takes place in 

the mountains of Afghanistan and in cities across the world. It is characterized by enemies who do not play by any 

rules. That unreal day of 9-11 symbolizes how a single tragic event is able to bring out the resolve of a nation. And 

for that reason it will always be remembered. 

December is when we remember Pearl Harbor. A different era. A different war. A seemingly long time ago. This was 

an event that we were equally unprepared for. A moment that symbolizes the will of all Americans to rise up and fight 

for what is right, and do it with total commitment. 

So we would like to use December to honor an individual that captures the spirit of war heroism. For our readers at 

Sun City, please forgive us. You know all about Arnold Rosen and what he writes. Many of you have been the subject 

of his writings. But we believe the world should know. Because he has made the sacrifice (beyond serving in our 

armed forces) of chronicling the amazing stories of our veterans. The titles of two riveting books,“Keeping Memories 

Alive” and “Before It’s Too Late” make his purpose clear ... and it is quite remarkable that all of his stories come from 

people living in Sun City. 

When you read these books you will be reminded how war brings out amazing facets of human nature. You will 

laugh, cry and sit on the edge of your seats in suspense. You will appreciate the bravery of these men and women by 

the simple truth that they were the very, very lucky ones that made it back. 

Mr. Rosen is a great writer, interviewer and editor. He makes it easy for us to 

soak in the heroism. He also makes it clear that the heroes of war are not just 

those in the front line, but all those who came together in support of the cause. 

He is extremely sensitive in his work. As he says in one of his introductions, 

“One of the greatest privileges I’ve had in my five years living in Sun City has 

been meeting so many veterans. Their aging bodies may be frail, their faces may 

be lined with wrinkles and marked with age spots, but they tell their stories with 

pride and humility”. Here are just a few snippets of the stories he shares: 

(Note the titles are ours.) 

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The Immense Loss 

I got up early Sunday morning, December 7 1941. ... 

still a little groggy after a late night party. I walked out 

on the fantail ... and noticed huge splashes in the water 

around us. I asked the OD “What the hell is going 

on here?” He said, “Oh that’s them old PBYs of ours 

dropping water bombs.” About that time I hear the 

roar of engines and bullets were flying everywhere, 

ricocheting off the decks and walls. We saw the 

low-flying Japanese torpedo planes all around us and 

the OD and I dove down the hatch ... another sailor 

and I went to the armament room and found a .30 

caliber machine gun. We didn’t have anything else, 

most of the guns and ammo had been removed the 

day before because of the visit -- get this -- of some 

foreign ministers and a deputy ambassador of Japan. 

We were like sitting ducks -- flags, banners, awnings 

-- but not guns or ammo. My sailor buddy tried to get 

that machine gun to work but we couldn’t; it never 

had been fired. I looked north across the channel and 

The Hardship 

My worst memories of combat were trying to survive from the cold. I was cold, cold, cold! We couldn’t carry 

much equipment in our backpack for warmth. I didn’t have a heavy coat, just a field jacket and I was freezing. The 

Army tried to ship us overcoats but they never arrived. We just had to huddle together to keep warm. I remember 

taking off my paratroop boots on night. My buddy told me, “Don’t do that, Bob, you’ll freeze!” But my feet were so 

cold I took my boots off anyway to rub my feet. The next morning the boots were frozen solid and it took a long 

time to soften them up to get them back on. I’m still cold, after all these years! It’s up here (Bob points to his head.) 

Bob Holly 

He left on our fourth wedding anniversary when he got his notice to serve. I was six months pregnant and they 

gave him a deferent until the baby was born. We had our first and only child, Arla, in March 1943. What was 

ahead of me? I was frightened ... I remember crying all day trying to figure out a budget of $78 a month. Where 

would I live and how would I care for the baby? Allotment checks were the same every month, although there was 

one stretch where I didn’t get a cent from August to February. I thought we were going to starve! When I finally 

got the back money, it was like hitting the lottery. 

Jean and Sylvester Crumlich 

Mixed Fortunes 

saw the battleship Arizona destroyed and sinking in a 

fiery blaze ... I could hear the moans of the wounded 

and dying around me, and curses of men who flailed 

helplessly at the Japanese. 

Edmund (Gene) McGuire 

The pilot shouted for us to get ready for a crash landing. I quickly strapped our radio operator into his seat, opened 

the ceiling escape hatch and fell to the floor bracing my back against the pilot’s bulkhead. My future looked bleak. 

I didn’t know of a single survivor from any past B-26 crash. Yet I felt strangely peaceful. My only regret was for my 

parents, as I pictured them receiving the inevitable ”missing in action” and, later, “killed in action” notices. 

The plane smashed into the Maas River at 250 miles an hour and split in half on impact. The front section sank like 

a submarine in a few seconds. I was underwater but able to stand on the plane’s floor and push our radio operator 

out of the hatch ahead of me. We struggled to the surface fore air. In a moment, our pilot and co-pilot burst to the 

surface and the four of us swam towards shore. Our turret and tail gunners never made it out of the Marauder. 

When we reached the river’s bank, a young German officer was waiting. He pointed his rifle at us and in perfect 

English stated: “For you I think the war is over.” 

Jim Howel 

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The Unexpected 

I was sharing a foxhole I dug with my buddy, Robert Young. We covered it with 

logs and branches. One night it was late and we didn’t have time to cover the hole, 

we just hunkered down in our sleeping bags and suddenly awoke to an artillery 

barrage. A tree, hit by a shell, burst and landed on my buddy. It killed him instantly. 

I reached over and tried to revive him but he wasn’t moving. I was in shock. 

Bob Holly 

My Dad and his crew suddenly sustained a tremendous explosion. The tank crew 

didn’t know what hit them. It was an 88 round that pierced the front armor plate. 

Everyone else in his tank got killed, but luckily Dad, in the turret, got blown clear. 

During the attack he was wounded in his leg by a bullet. The doctor told him to put 

in for a Purple Heart award but he denied the incident—he never admitted he got 

shot, nor did he ever tell me he got shot until about 2000. “Yeah,” he said, “I got shot. 

(But) I never really told anybody.” He pointed to his leg and showed me his scar. He 

turned down a Purple Heart because, he said, the wound wasn’t bad enough. 

George Hawley in the words of his son, Wayne 

We worked in a secure building at Bainbridge Island, intercepting and copying Japanese transmissions. These 

messages were from shore to ship or ship to ship. The high-powered antennas allowed us to listen in to their 

broadcasts throughout most of the Pacific Ocean. After a while, you got to know the particular idiosyncrasies of 

the sender and could identify him without having met him. I would copy the same sender for a long time, which 

had a real advantage because you just knew (especially if he had a stutter in his transmission) who he was. On 

my last day the Japanese sender broke into English (in Morse code): “SAVE O SAVE! WE ARE SINKING!” His 

ship was in the midst of battle and it was going down. I almost felt like I was losing a friend. Elaine Barlett 

We had Christmas dinner on the line and I remember that I got about 20 packages, 

which I opened and shared with everybody. The Germans were on a hill near us 

and they were singing Christmas carols in German and we were on anther hill—we 

could hear them. 

Bob Holly 

The Air Corps sent us to Hunter Field in Savannah, Georgia and we picked up a 

“spanking new” B-25 bomber ... (they) had the WASP (Women’s Air Force Service 

Plots) ferry planes from the factories to stateside military bases. These women 

flew every airplane in the USAAF’s inventory, including half of all pursuit planes 

delivered during the war. I would see a tiny, 100 pound woman sitting in the cockpit 

of one of these big four-engine bombers. It was an amazing sight! 

George Scuffos 

The Humor 

The captain ordered all crew to abandon ship. There were 2,000 of us in the water ... Some were in rafts: many 

others were floating aimlessly. We had an executive officer who was a regulation guy, a stickler for proper uniform 

attire. White socks were a ‘no-no’ for him. Everyone had to wear black socks. There was a fireman in the water 

with us, an Olympic swimmer. Our stickler exec was on the life raft with 20 other guys who were all standing up. 

The raft was under water. They yelled to the swimmer, ‘Come on aboard!’ The fireman yelled back, ‘I can’t! I got 

white socks on!’ And away he went. 

Bud Ledbetter 

The government was drafting men into the Marines, Army and Navy. When Jim arrived, they had four lines— 

Marine, Navy, Army and Coast Guard. They placed him in the Marine Corps line. Jim asked the guy alongside, 

“Do you want to go into the Marines?” “Yeah!” he said. They switched places and that is how Jim entered the Navy. 

James Capossela 

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I went back to Guam for R&R. That was a joke! They packed us a lunch -- sandwiches, cokes and a couple of beers. 

We played softball with the crew of another ship for about 3 or 4 innings and then they chased us back to our ship 

to make room for another crew coming in for R&R. 

Robert (Buddy) MacMillan 

When his children asked (Major General Close) what his medals were for, he explained as he pointed to them. 

“This one was for brushing my teeth every day; this one was for polishing my shoes and this one for making the 

bed.” 

Winton Close 

The Romance 

Mildred Pickers was a nurse at the Perth Amboy hospital, when I arrived. The surgery was successful. While I was 

recovering I was attended by several other nurses. One morning I had the following exchange with another nurse: 

“You Know Miss Pickers? I want to take her out for a date!!” 

“No, I don’t think so!” 

“Will you ask her?” 

“No, not me!” 

“You ask her” 

“No!” 

I finally told her (halfheartedly in jest), “You ask her today. If you don’t I’m going to grab hold of you!” 

Mildred walked into the room and said to me, “I hear you want a date with me?” I said, “Yeah; what’s wrong with 

that? She says, “Nothing; but I’m too old for you; I’m older than you are!” 

“So what; I don’t care. I still want to go out with you.” 

I was in the hospital for about a week. A day before I was to be discharged, I asked her, “Do we have a date?” She 

says, “Oh, all right!” We were married for 59 years. 

John Hango 

The Kindness 

I was hiding about an hour when a very elderly woman, maybe about 90 years old, came into the barn. But she 

was tall and strong, carrying what appeared to be buckets. She came within 25 to 30 feet from where I was hiding; 

I wondered whether or not to stay put. I decided to step forward and hope for the best. I stepped into view and 

from my pack pulled out the little American flag the Air Corps had given us to identify ourselves. I waved the flag 

and said, “American, American!” On seeing me she dropped her buckets and came charging right towards me. She 

grabbed me under the armpits, picked me up off the ground and bounced me in unbridled joy while my feet never 

touched the ground. She took me into the farm house where the rest of the family lived, and they broke out some 

wine and cheese and called a neighbor over and started a little celebratory party on my behalf. Sam Najarian 

The Dedication 

One day during The Death March my dad noticed a farm house 

way off in the distance. He saw someone coming from the farm 

house towards the ragged line of 10,000 marchers stretching across 

20 miles. As the person walked closer my dad saw that it was an 

old woman, in that freezing weather, with a pot of tea in one hand 

and a cup and a saucer in the other. She walked up to one of the 

GIs and said to him, “Would you like a cup of tea?” One normally 

would think, how does that help—helping just one man? But it was 

a gesture, a symbol that ... inspired the men who saw it as a single 

act of kindness. 

Jim Hoel 

He never regretted his military service. “If I hadn’t been married, “ he said, “I would have stayed in. I’m just thankful 

to be here. I served my country, survived the war and am happy to be in Sun City.” 

Charles Burton 

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If you ask someone who has no clue about hunting, 

much less wild turkey hunting, like myself… 

Question: “When is turkey hunting season?” I’d reply, “Around Thanksgiving?” 

Wrong answer! 

BY: AMBER HESTER-KUHEN 

In our area, Wild Turkey hunting season is March 22–April 

30. The turkey on your dinner table is more than likely 

farm raised. 

In South Carolina, wild turkeys breed in late February and 

March. Sexual maturity is reached at ap-proximately 

10 months old. A gobbler must court a hen and wait for 

her to accept him as a mate. He will “strut” by dragging 

his wings on the ground, spreading his tail feathers, 

puffing up his breast feathers, and gobbling. If the strut 

is acceptable, she will crouch on the ground to signal her 

will-ingness to mate. This same gobbler will mate with 

several hens. 

An adult female North American wild turkey (Melaeagris 

gallopavo) weighs 7–12 pounds, and an adult male weighs 

11–24 pounds. The oldest recorded lifespan of a turkey is 

15 years, but wild tur-keys live 3 years on average. 

Most egg laying starts in the first week of April and is 

done by June 1st. Hens lay one egg per day, 9 to 13 eggs 

total, and will start sitting on (incubating) them when 

the last egg is laid—do the math. Those eggs sit on the 

ground unguarded all day for almost 2 weeks while she 

forages! Obviously, there is a high risk of predation and 

weather related nest site destruction. The hen will start 

over if her nest is destroyed, but it is not a guarantee. 

Once incubation begins, she will rarely leave the eggs 

unless she needs a quick snack. Incubation is 28 days. 

She must be robust to get through the rigors of this event, 

so a reduction in food supply can cause her to skip nesting 

all together. The gobbler makes no attempt to participate 

after mating. The young turkeys, or poults, leave the nest 

one day after hatching and stick close to their mother for 

about a month. Together, they forage for insects, berries 

and seeds. Poults are highly susceptible to predation. 

The North American wild turkey and the ocellated turkey 

of Mexico are the only two species of wild turkey in the 

world, but there are several sub-species of each. The 

Eastern wild turkey is the largest of 6 subspecies of wild 

turkey in North America. It is also the most common. The 

male can grow up to four feet tall! 

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a wildlife biologist (also an avid hunter) become the 

first to catch wild turkeys with a cannon-fired net in 

the Francis Marion National Forest near Charleston, 

SC. This allowed for the relocation of wild turkeys 

to populate other suitable habitats and the 

proliferation of this method saved the wild turkey. 

The North American wild turkey is one of only 2 native 

birds that have been domesticated. The Muscovy duck 

is the other. Chickens, originally from Southeast Asia, 

arrived first with the Polyne-sians to Chile and later with 

Spanish explorers. 

The North American wild turkey is indigenous to this area 

and has an interesting history. The Amer-ican Indians 

considered turkeys a “starvation food”. In other words, 

hunting turkeys for food was a last resort and reserved 

for children, women, and European hunters. Wild turkey 

was considered an easy target, but also considered a 

spiritual animal. The 4,000–5,000 Tom (male turkey) 

feathers were prized among the tribes–early tribes only 

ate turkeys when food sources were depleted. Eventually, 

wild turkey was domesticated by the Native Americans 

and more evidence of various alternative animal remains 

become evident at archeological sites. It is not proven, 

but it is possible that their preferred food was no 

longer available. Wild turkey populations began to 

decline when Europeans arrived. As the demand 

for food increased, so did development and the 

destruction of wildlife habitat. The result was a 

population decimation with a low point in 1942 

when only 39,000 wild turkeys were thought to 

exist. Although scientists believe the number to 

be closer to 200,000, it is still dramatic compared 

to conservative estimates of 10 million birds in the 

colonial era. Many recovery attempts to farm raise 

turkeys and release them into the wild had failed. 

Apparently, the training of the poults by the hen is 

crucial for survival in the wilderness. Finally, in 1951, 

Between 1951 and 1974 the wild turkey population of 

the United States grew from an estimated 320,000 

to 1.4 million turkeys. Today, 6.4 million wild turkeys 

roam the lower 49 states. The push for wild turkey 

conservation actually came from hunters and the 

National Wild Turkey Federation was established 

in 1973. Side note–also Marine Mammal Protection 

Act 1972 and Endangered Spe-cies Act 1973. South 

Carolina designated the wild turkey as official state 

wild game bird in 1976. 

There are numerous predators of Wild Turkeys, 

including raccoons, skunks, foxes, snakes, and owls. 

Humans, however, remain the greatest predator of 

all. There are several recent changes to the hunting 

regulations. A resident hunter can take no more 

than 3 male turkeys (gobblers) in a season and only 

one per day (historically 2 gobblers per day). In 

addition, only 1 gobbler may be taken March 22–31. 

A hunting license and big game permit are required 

as well as a tag that must be pur-chased for $5 each, 

limit: 3 tags. A non-resident must pay $100 for each 

tag and is limited to 2 tags–that’s an expensive 

turkey. You may not shoot a turkey 30 minutes 

before sunrise or 30 minutes after sunset. 

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You may not shoot a turkey with a rifle, a pistol, or 

buckshot–not because of the turkey, but because 

of a tragic accident involving another hunter. 

Accepted weapons are bow/arrow, crossbow, and 

shotgun. Calling a turkey with a recording, using 

dogs, or baiting the turkey is pro-hibited. Each 

take must be reported to the state electronically 

(effective July 1, 2020) and failure to do so results 

in a $25 fine (effective July 1, 2021). 

It is unlawful to take a bearded hen – “It is unlawful 

for a person to take a female wild turkey unless 

authorized by the department pursuant to Section 

50-11-500(3)”. I have inserted this section because 

in some literature, it specifies “bearded hens” 

which does not apply to all hens–gobblers ONLY 

to be on the safe side! 

The wild turkey is a true American and if Ben 

Franklin had his way, it would be the wild turkey 

in-stead of the eagle representing our country. 

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! 

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Finding a Dog to Fit Your Lifestyle: 

Plan Ahead to Reap the Rewards of a Loving Pet 

By Kimberly Blaker 

Every year thousands of dogs are turned over to animal 

shelters because they were given as a gift without first 

consulting the gift recipient – or people discover they 

brought home a biter, barker, digger, or jumper. When 

pets are given away, the pets, their owners, and children all 

suffer. So before selecting your dog, do your homework. 

With a little pre-planning, you can find the dog that most 

closely fits yours or your gift recipient’s lifestyle. 

Variety of dogs, variety of nuisances 

Dogs can create many nuisances. Some of these are 

more common in particular breeds. A barking dog helps 

protect against intruders. But excessive barking can 

become a problem. Some breeds known for their barking 

include the Alaskan Malamute, American Water Spaniel, 

Bassett Hound, Finnish Spitz, Fox and other Terriers, Great 

Pyrenees, and Miniature Schnauzer. 

A playful, energetic puppy can make a great playmate. 

But as your puppy grows, that hyperactivity could become 

overwhelming. High-strung dogs often jump on people and 

tear through the house. Certain breeds tend to maintain 

that high energy level well into their adult size bodies. Such 

breeds include Airedale Terriers, Boxer, Brittany, Cocker 

Spaniel, Dalmatian, Golden Retriever, Irish Setter, Jack 

Russell Terrier, Labrador Retriever, Pointer, and Schnauzer. 

Dogs dig for many reasons—to bury a bone, to escape from 

a fenced yard, to keep cool, or out of boredom. A tornup 

yard can be the last straw for many dog owners. The 

following breeds tend to be diggers: Fox Terriers, Norwich 

Terrier, and Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen. 

Dogs can be aggressive for a variety of reasons. Poor 

breeding, physical abuse, and even disease can cause 

aggression in a dog. Certain dominant breeds can also 

tend toward aggressiveness if not handled by a firm and 

skilled handler. Choose these dogs with caution and the 

understanding they require strong leadership: Akita, 

American Pit Bull Terrier, Bulldog, Bullmastiff, Chow 

Chow, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, Rottweiler, 

Schnauzer, Shih Tzu, Siberian Husky, and Weimaraner. 

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Grooming is another consideration. While it may sound 

painless, the upkeep of certain breeds can be overwhelming. 

In addition to keeping claws trimmed and an occasional 

bath, some dogs require lengthy daily brushing to remove 

tangles or trapped fur in double coats.

High maintenance breeds include the American Eskimo, 

Cocker Spaniel, Collie, Great Pyrenees, Lhasa Apso, Old 

English Sheepdog, Poodle, Schnauzer, and Terriers. 

Traits to look for in a family dog 

If you have kids, many unforeseen problems are avoidable 

by finding a dog that’ll be easy for your child to handle 

so your child can assist in training. Easy trainers include 

American Water Spaniel, Australian Shepherd, Bichon 

Frise, Cocker Spaniel, Irish Setter, Italian Greyhound, 

Maltese, and Shetland Sheepdog. 

Calm, gentle breeds are essential for families with small 

children. Keep in mind size alone doesn’t dictate these 

traits. Gentle breeds you might consider are Bassett 

Hound, Beagle, Bearded Collie, Chinese Crested, Great 

Dane, Great Pyrenees, Newfoundland, and Mastiff. 

Playful and energetic puppies work well for older children 

who won’t feel threatened by the dog’s full-grown size. 

Consider an American Eskimo, Bloodhound, Brittany, 

Dalmatian, Golden Retriever, Irish Wolfhound, Labrador 

Retriever, Pointer, Poodle, Saint Bernard, or Schnauzer. 

There are many other traits to consider in choosing a new 

dog. Before bringing home your puppy, read a book or 

articles about the breed that interests you to determine if 

it will fit your family’s lifestyle. For personalized assistance 

in choosing a breed, go to http://www.selectsmart.com/ 

DOG/ or one of the many other breed selection sites. You’ll 

be guided through a series of questions and receive a free 

personalized list of matches. 

Special considerations 

child. But even the gentlest dogs have been known to bite. 

Little kids sometimes get too close to a dog while it’s 

eating or chewing a bone or startle a dog while it’s sleeping. 

Sometimes, small children hang on dogs, pull their tails, or 

threaten a dog’s safety. This can lead to injury to either the 

dog or your child. 

Also, dogs view their families as part of their pack. A 

properly trained dog should view adults and older children 

as alpha (top dog). But a dog isn’t likely to see a small child 

in this light and may wield its authority when no one’s 

around. 

Apartment living is another consideration. The size dog 

you choose is vital to both your dog’s well being and to 

maintain your sanity. High energy and medium to large 

breeds generally need large areas to romp. Without it, your 

apartment could become a round-the-clock racetrack. 

Planning regular walks for these dogs may not be sufficient. 

You’ll tire long before your dog. Also, there will be occasions 

when you aren’t able to accommodate your dog’s need to 

exercise. 

The costs of pet ownership should also be weighed out. 

First, there are obvious costs, such as pet food and annual 

vaccinations. Other expenses include licensing, monthly 

heartworm pills, chew toys, damaged belongings, fencing, 

training, unexpected veterinary expense, grooming, 

kenneling, and more. 

If your family has members with bad allergies or asthma, 

check with your doctor before bringing any furred, 

feathered, or finned pet into your home. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate 

that 800,000 people, mostly children, are bitten annually 

severely enough to require medical attention. Infants and 

small children shouldn’t be left alone with a dog. It may be 

hard to picture your lovable Fido as capable of hurting your 

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Finally, if you’re getting a dog for your child, keep in mind 

no matter how sincere your child’s intent to care for his 

new pet, it’s a big responsibility. Ultimately, parents take 

the brunt of the work. 

Also, the holiday season may not be the best time of year 

to bring home a new dog. People are generally too busy 

during the holidays to give a new pet the attention it needs. 

Choose a season when you’ll be able to spend plenty of 

time with your new dog as it adjusts to its new home. 

Where to find your dog 

The Humane Society, an animal shelter, or an accidental 

litter of pups is a great place to find your dog at an affordable 

price. Giving a home to a dog that might otherwise be put 

to sleep or caged indefinitely, and not contributing to the 

overpopulation of dogs by buying from breeders, are good 

reasons to go this route. 

Most often, you’ll find mixed breeds through these 

methods. Mixed breeds are less likely to inherit the 

diseases and disabilities often common in pure breeds. 

Keep in mind though, sometimes these dogs are strays or 

weren’t properly cared for by their original owner. If a dog 

didn’t receive proper vaccinations, it could be at risk for 

disease. A dog that was abused by its previous owner could 

also pose risks. Ask the animal shelter what it knows about 

the dog’s history. 

Another way to find your new puppy is through a breeder. 

Taking home a puppy whose history is known and hasn’t 

been exposed to a poor environment is a plus. But caution 

should be used even when buying from a breeder. While 

most are in the business for their love of the breed, there 

are plenty of exceptions. 

Some breeders are only interested in profits and have little 

knowledge or concern for good breeding and proper care 

of pups. This can lead to dogs with poor temperaments, 

genetic disorders, or disease. Ask plenty of questions, 

request references, and ask to see the puppies in their 

normal environment. 

According to the American Kennel Club, some things to 

watch for when selecting your puppy include a runny nose, 

watery eyes, fever, or disease in the litter. If any of these 

conditions are present, look elsewhere. 

Avoid a puppy that trembles and is shy or one that shows 

a bad temper. Also, understand that a kennel designated 

“AKC Reg.” doesn’t mean it has the American Kennel Club’s 

stamp of approval. It merely means the dogs are registered 

as being purebred. 

Finally, keep in mind that puppies should remain with their 

mother until six weeks of age, and preferably 8. 

Training Tips 

No matter how careful you are in selecting your pet, 

chances are, your puppy will develop a problem or nuisance 

behavior. Prevention is the first step. Around six months, 

your puppy will be old enough for an obedience course. 

Teaching your puppy the basics will make it easier 

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to manage problem behaviors. If you can’t take a class, 

purchase a dog-training manual and stick with it. 

If your dog shows signs of aggression, talk with a 

professional trainer or your veterinarian. Depending on the 

cause, there may be a simple solution. If you have kids and 

their safety becomes an issue, your only option may be a 

new home for your pet. 

Whether your dog ends up with a new owner or in a shelter, 

make sure you explain the reason for giving your dog away, 

so it ends up in the proper environment. 

For other problem behaviors, there are several good books 

to help tame your dog. Decoding Your Dog: Explaining 

Common Dog Behaviors and How to Change or Prevent 

Unwanted Ones by the American College of Veterinary 

Behaviorists, provides many helpful techniques. Contrary 

to popular belief, never hit, kick, or swat a dog with a 

newspaper. This can lead to aggressiveness or increase 

already aggressive behavior. 

Hilton (800) 445-8667 

Doubletree Hotels (800) 222-8733. 

Embassy Suites Hotels (800) 362-2779 

Holiday Inn (800) 465-4329 

Comfort Inn (877) 424-6423 

SIDEBAR: 

When Puppy Must Stay Behind 

Traveling with your dog isn’t always feasible. When 

looking for boarding services, ask the following questions, 

depending on your dog’s needs. 

Are kennels heated and cooled? 

Are they indoor, outdoor, or accessible to both? 

What kind of food do they provide? 

Is one-on-one playtime or leashed walks offered? 

What vaccinations are required? 

Most importantly, try to understand and accept your pet’s 

imperfections and adjust your home accordingly to reduce 

aggravations. In time, your dog will learn to accept the 

household routine and become a part of it. 

SIDEBAR: 

Traveling with Puppy 

For some dog owners, going on vacation without their dog 

is like leaving a family member behind. Therefore, many 

hotels accommodate families who travel with pets. Try one 

of the following that offers pet-friendly services at some or 

most of its locations: 

Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites by Marriott (800) 

228-9290 

Best Western (800) 528-1234 

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Golf Guide 

Golf Courses- Bluffton & Okatie 

Belfair Golf Club 

200 Belfair Oaks Blvd, (843) 757 0715 

Berkeley Hall Club 

366 Good Hope Rd, (843) 815 8494 

Colleton River Plantation Club 

60 Colleton River Drive, (843) 837 3131 

Crescent Pointe Golf Club 

1 Crescent Pointe Dr, (843) 292 7778 

Eagle’s Pointe Golf Club 

1 Eagle Pointe Dr, (843) 757 5900 

Hampton Hall Golf Club 

89 Old Carolina Road, (843) 837 3131 

Designer, Course 

Tom Fazio: East 

West 

Tom Fazio: North 

South 

Jack Nicklaus 

Pete Dye 

Yds* 

6,936 

7,129 

Rating* 

74.4 

75.3 

Davis Love III 6,738 73.1 

Pete Dye 

7,204 

7,254 

6,936 

7,129 

Arnold Palmer 6,733 n/a 

6,731 

75.1 

77.2 

76.1 

74.7 

76.9 

Hilton Head National Golf Club 

60 Hilton Head National Dr, (843) 842 5900 

Gary Player 

Bobby Weed 

7,503 

72.7 

Moss Creek Golf Club 

1523 Fording Island Road, (843) 837 2231 

George Fazio: South 

Tom Fazio: North 

6,885 

6,555 

73.4 

72.5 

Island West Golf Club 

40 Island West Drive, (843) 689 6660 

Clyde B. Johnston 

Fuzzy Zoeller 

6,803 73.2 

Oldfield Golf Club 

9 Oldfield Way Okatie, (843) 645-4600 

Pine Crest Golf Course 

1 Pinecrest Way, (843) 757 8960 

Rose Hill Golf Club 

4 Clubhouse Drive, (843) 757 9030 

Greg Norman 7,142 75.4 

Rocky Rocquemore 7,489 n/a 

Gene Hamm 6,961 74.1 

Sun City Golf Club 

672 Cypress Hills Dr, (843) 705 4057 

Mark McCumber: Hidden Cyprus 

Mark McCumber: Okatie Creek 

6,946 

6,724 

73.2 

71.9 

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*Ratings for the longest tees

Golf Courses- Hilton Head Island 

Designer, Course 

Yds* 

Rating* 

Atlantic Dunes 

Sea Pines 

Davis Love III 7,000 

74.3 

Bear Creek 

237 Whooping Crane Way 

Country Club of Hilton Head 

70 Skull Creek Drive 

Dolphin Head 

56 High Bluff Road, Hilton Head Plantation 

Rees Jones 6,804 75.2 


Gary Player 6606 72.7 

George Fazio 

2 Carnoustie Court , Palmetto Dunes 

George Fazio 

6,873 

73.9 

Golden Bear 

100 Indigo Run Drive 

Jack Nicklaus 

7,014 

74.9 

Harbour Town Golf Links 

Sea Pines 

Heron Point 

100 N. Sea Pines Drive 

Oyster Reef Golf Club 

1555 High Bluff Road 

Pete Dye 7,099 75.6 

Pete Dye 7,103 74.9 


Robbers Row 

Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club 

George W. Cobb & 

Willard C. Byrd 

6,657 73.3 

Robert Trent Jones 

7 Trent Jones Lane, Palmetto Dunes 

Trent Jones & 

Roger Rulewich 

7,005 

74.7 

Shipyard Golf Club 

45 Shipyard Drive 

George W. Cobb 6,878 73.2 

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OVER THE BRIDGES 

BLUFFTON 

Nov 3: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Candy Bounce Back 

Please join us for our 2nd annual Halloween Candy 

Bounce Back event located at the Oscar Frazier 

playground near Bluffton Park! The event is FREE 

for all families-just bring your extra Halloween 

candy! Bounce houses, slides, face painting, crafts, 

miniature golf, give-a-ways and much more! Come 

and join us for coffee and hot chocolate provided 

by the Corner Perk, refreshments by Kona Ice and 

food by multiple food truck vendors. The school 

who brings in the most candy will get a $1000 

donation from Sea Smiles Pediatric Dentistry! The 

candy will given to regional military facilities in 

conjunction with Operation Gratitude. 

Nov 7: Bluffton Farmers Market 1:00 PM - 6:00 

PM; Every Thursday; Carson Cottages in Old Town 

Bluffton; 40 Calhoun Street; (843) 415-2447. 

Nov 10: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm AFSP's HH/Bluffton 

Out of the Darkness Community Walk 

Bluffton Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf Street, 

Bluffton, United States. When you walk in the 

Out of the Darkness Walks, you join the effort 

with hundreds of thousands of people to raise 

awareness and funds that allow the American 

Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest 

in new research, create educational programs, 

advocate for public policy, and support survivors of 

suicide loss. 

Nov 19: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Greater Bluffton 

Chamber Ambassador's Luncheon Ambassadors 

are the most "visible" faces of the Chamber. 

Supporting and promoting activities that are 

designed to have an impact on strengthening the 

business community in the Greater Bluffton area. 

Nov.21-23 Bluffton Book Festival 

For more information visit blufftonbookfestival. 

com 

HILTON HEAD 

Nov 1: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Flights and Fancy 

Aeroport Gala. 

Hilton Head Airport General Aviaton Dillon Road, 

Hilton Head Island.The Hilton Head Island Airport 

comes alive the first Friday night in November to 

kick-off the Hilton Head Island festivities of the 18th 

annual Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance & 

Motoring Festival. 

Nov 2: 8:00 AM Nutcracker 5k 

Java Burrito 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton 

Head, SC 29928. Come run, walk or dance and 

celebrate the start of the holiday season! 

Nov 7: 4:45 PM - 6:30 PM “Equal Means Equal” 

documentary. Back by popular demand, the 

League of Women Voters will be offering another 

showing of the compelling documentary “Equal 

Means Equal” from 4:45-6:30 p.m. Thursday, 

November 7 at the Hilton Head Branch Library, 11 

Beach City Road, Hilton Head. This event is free of 

charge and open to the public. However, due to 

space limitations, registration is required online by 

November 5 at http://bit.ly/EqualRSVP. 

Nov 17: Pedal Hilton Head Island, Ride for a 

Good Cause. Pedal Hilton Head Island is back and 

better than ever, November 15th – 17th, 2019! A 

celebration of our Island’s music, culture and twowheeled 

lifestyle, funds raised from this event 

benefit the programs servicing the over 250 kids 

who use the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island 

each day. 

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Nov 9: Hilton Head Island Lantern Parade 

Lineup for the parade begins at 6:00 p.m. at the 

Alder Lane Beach Access. At 7:00 p.m., the parade 

will step off and travel north along South Forest 

Beach up to Coligny Beach Park. Participants 

should park at Coligny Beach parking and a shuttle 

will run participants down to the Alder Lane Beach 

Access. 

BEAUFORT 

Saturdays: Port Royal Farmers Market! 8:30 a.m.- 

12 p.m. Located in Heritage Park on Ribaut Road 

by the Naval Hospital. South Carolina Produce, 

Seafood, Beef, Cheese, Honey, Flowers & Live 

Music. portroyalfarmersmarket.com. 

Nov 7-9: Heritage Days Celebration is a three-day 

cultural event celebrating the Gullah/Geechee/Sea 

Island history, folk arts, food, music, crafts and West 

African cultural legacy. Visitors can experience 

the unique setting of one of the first schools for 

formerly enslaved Africans and their descendants 

at the historic campus of Penn Center, St. Helena 

Island. (843) 838-2432 or www.penncenter.com/ 

heritage-days. 

Nov 9: Beaufort County, Department of Veterans 

Affairs is hosting the 2019 Veterans Day Parade 

and Ceremony. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. and 

follow an abbreviated route through downtown 

Beaufort, beginning at Boundary Street, by 

the Beaufort National Cemetery and ending at 

Newcastle Street and Bay Street.The ceremony 

will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Henry C. Chambers 

Waterfront Park. Keynote speakers include four 

student winners from the Beaufort County School 

District who wrote essays on what a veteran means 

to them. 

SAVANNAH 

Saturdays: Forsyth Farmers Market, 9am-1pm 

Weekly farmers market in the southern part of 

Forsyth Park. 

Nov 1: First Fridays in Starland, Monthly arts event 

in Savannah’s Starland District, with street fair, art 

market or gallery shows. 

November 2-3: Rock ’n’ Roll Savannah, Annual 

marathon, half marathon and 5K races with finish 

line festival and music. Registration required to 

run. 

Nov 3: Pups & Trucks Festival, Pet-friendly event 

at Skidaway Island State Park, with food trucks, 

arts and crafts, pet boutiques, vendors, pet rescue 

groups and more. $5 parking fee. 

Nov 4-10: Savannah Food and Wine Festival, This 

annual festival is Savannah’s main celebration of 

food and drink, with events held across the city 

during its week-long run including the popular 

River Street Stroll and Taste of Savannah. Ticket 

purchase required for individual events. 

Nov 22: 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM Howard Family Dental 

11th Annual Free Day of Dentistry 

Howard Family Dental is proud to offer their 11th 

Annual Free Day of Dentistry, held on Friday, 

November 22nd, 2019. The staff and dentists at 

Howard Family Dental will provide one free service 

(cleaning, filling, or extraction) for both children 

and adults. The event is first come, first served 

and is limited to the first 250 people. Over the last 

few years, the event has grown to include many 

community partners. Howard Family Dental 91 

Brighton Woods Drive Pooler, GA 31322 

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BLUFFTON 

May River Grill** 

1263 May River Rd. 

(843) 757-5755 

Toomers’ Bluffton Seafood 

House 

27 Dr. Mellichamp Dr. 

(843) 757-0380 

The Village Pasta Shoppe 

10 B, Johnston Way 

(843) 540-2095 

Agave Side Bar 

13 State Of Mind St. 

(843) 757-9190 

Alvin Ord’s of Bluffton 

1230 A, May River Rd. 

(843) 757-1300 

Bluffton BBQ 


(843) 757-7427 

The Bluffton Room 

15 Promenade St. 

(843) 757-3525 

British Open Pub 

1 Sherington Dr. #G 

(843) 815-6736 

Buffalo’s at Palmetto Bluff 

1 Village Park Square 

(843) 706-6630 

Cahill’s Chicken Kitchen 


(843) 757-2921 

Calhoun’s 


(843) 757-4334 

Captain Woody’s 


(843) 757-6222 

Corner Perk 


(843) 816-5674 

The Cottage 

38 Calhoun St. 

(843) 757-0508 

Downtown Deli 

1223 May River Rd 

(843) 815-5005 

Farm 


(843) 707-2041 

Fat Patties 

207 Bluffton Rd. 

(843) 815-6300 

Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta 

25 Bluffton Rd., Ste. 601 

(843) 815-9200 

Grind Coffee Roasters 

7 Simmonsville Rd. #600 

(843) 422-7945 

HogsHead Kitchen • Wine Bar 

1555 Fording Island Rd., Ste. D 

(843) 837-4647 

Jim ’N Nick’s Bar-B-Q 

872 Fording Island Rd. 

(843) 706-9741 

The Juice Hive 

14 Johnston Way 

(843) 757-2899 

Katie O’Donald’s 

1008 Fording Island Rd. #B 

(843) 815-5555 

Local Pie Bluffton 


(843) 837-7437 

Longhorn Steakhouse 

1262 Fording Island Rd., 

(843) 705-7001 

Mellow Mushroom 


(843) 706-0800 

Mulberry Street Trattoria 


(843) 837-2426 

Okatie Ale House 

25 William Pope Ct. 

(843) 706-2537 

Old Town Dispensary 

15 Captains Cove 

(843) 837-1893 

Peaceful Henry 

181 Bluffton Rd #A101 

(843) 757-0557 

The Pearl Kitchen and Bar 

55 Calhoun St. 

(843) 757-5511 

Pinchos 

30 Malphrus Rd #102 

(843) 757-4599 

Pour Richard’s 

4376 Bluffton Pkwy. 

(843) 757-1999 

Red Stripes 

Caribbean Cuisine 

8 Pin Oak St. 

(843) 757-8111 

Salty Dog Bluffton 


(843) 837-3344 

Sippin Cow 


(843) 757-5051 

Southern Barrel Brewing Co. 

375 Buckwalter Place Blvd. 

(843) 837-2337 

Squat ’N’ Gobble 


(843) 757-4242 

Truffle’s Cafe 

91 Towne Dr. 

(843) 815-5551 

Twisted European Bakery 

1253 May River Rd., Unit A 

(843) 757-0033

DON’T 

MISS 

RICHARD’S 

Amazing, Nightly Creations 

(by an Award-winning Chef) 

Dinner 5:30 until 10pm 

Tuesday through Saturday 

R ESE R V ATIONS 843-757-1999 ENC O U R A GED 

Blanco Burger 

Michael Hrizuk 

HILTON HEAD 

Alexander’s 

79 Queens Folly Road 

(843) 785-4999 

Annie O’s Kitchen 

124 Arrow Rd 

(843) 341-2664 

Beach Break Grille 

24 Palmetto Bay Rd, #F 

(843) 785-2466 

Bullies BBQ 

3 Regency Pkwy 

(843) 686-7427 

Charbar Co. 

33 Office Park Road, Ste 213 

(843) 785-2427 

Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte 

8 New Orleans Road 

(843) 785-9277 

(843) 681-2772 

CQ’s Restaurant Harbour Town 

140 Lighthouse Rd, Unit A 

(843) 671-2779 

Dough Boys Pizza 

1 New Orleans Rd 

(843)-686-2697 

Ela’s On The Water 

1 Shelter Cove Lane 

(843) 785-3030 

Fat Baby’s Pizza and Subs 

1034 William Hilton Pkwy 

(843) 842-4200 

Fishcamp at Broad Creek 

11 Simmons Road 

(843) 842-2267 

Flora’s Italian Cafe 

841 William Hilton Pkwy, Ste 841 

(843) 842-8200 

Frankie Bones 

1301 Main Street 

(843) 682-4455 

The French Bakery 

28 Shelter Cove Lane 

(843) 342-5420 

Gringo’s Diner 

1 N Forest Beach Dr, Unit E-5 

(843) 785-5400 

Hudson’s Seafood House 

on the Docks 

1 Hudson Rd 

Java Burrito Company 

1000 William Hilton Pkwy, Ste J6 

(843) 842-5282 

The Jazz Corner 

1000 Williamn Hilton Pkwy, Ste C-1 

(843) 842-8620 

Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar 


(843) 681-3474 

Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana 

37 New Orleans Road 

(843) 785-6272 

Old Oyster Factory 

101 Marshland Road 

(843) 681-6040 

Ombra Cucina Rustica 

1000 William Hilton Pkwy, 

Suite G2 

(843) 842-5505 

One Hot Mama’s 

7A Greenwood Dr 

(843) 682-6262 

Palmetto Bay Sunrise 

Cafe 

86 Helmsman Way 

(843) 666-3232 

Pomodori 

1 New Orleans Rd 

(843) 686-3100 

Porter & Pig 


(843) 715-3224 

Red Fish 

8 Archer Rd 

(843) 686-3388 

Relish Cafe 

33 Office Park Rd, Unit 216 

(843) 715-0995 

Ruby Lee’s 

19 Dunnagans Alley 

(843) 785-7825 

Sage Room 

81 Pope Ave., Ste 13 

(843) 785-5352 

Santa Fe Cafe 


(843) 785-3838 

Skull Creek Boathouse 

397 Squire Pope Road 

(843) 681-3663 

The Studio 

20 Executive Park Rd 

(843) 785-6000 

Sunset Grille 

43 Jenkins Island Rd 

(843) 689-6744 

Trattoria Divina 

33 Office Park Rd, Ste 224 

(843) 686-4442 

Vine 

1 N. Forest Beach Drive 

(843) 686-3900 

Watusi Cafe 

71 Pope Ave 

(843) 686-5200 

Wise Guys 

1513 Main St. 

(843) 785-8866 

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Rachmaninoff 

By Frank G. Schuetz Jr. 

The piano was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori 

around the year 1700, to borrow pianist and 

comedian Victor Borge’s words, “after a long 

period…without any.” Cristofori’s invention was 

an update to the harpsichord in that the strings 

of the piano are set into vibrating motion using 

felt hammers, as opposed to the harpsichord in 

which plucking mechanisms initiate the motion 

of the strings. The advantage of using hammer 

mechanisms in the piano allows the performer 

to have some control over how loudly notes are 

sounded by varying the force of depressing the 

piano’s keys. This variable loudness lends the 

player additional opportunity to be expressive 

and, in fact, gives the instrument its name – 

originally ‘pianoforte’ (softloud, using English 

words), shortened to ‘piano’ by habitual speech. 

The harpsichord plays only at one volume. 

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Popularity of the piano rose over the centuries 

to its peak as the center of home entertainment 

in the early 1900s. Many households were able

to afford modest versions of the instrument, and 

households often had more than one member 

who studied and learned to play. This popularity 

of the piano as home entertainment waned as a 

result of the availability of the radio and then the 

television. 

During this time when the piano was at the 

height of its popularity, and with imaginably a 

significantly large number of people who were 

studying and playing, a man by the name of 

Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff was capturing 

the world with his musical talents as a conductor, 

composer, and stunning pianist. His Piano 

Concerto No. 3 in D minor (Opus 30), which he 

composed in 1909 and performed throughout 

the world, is regarded one of the most technically 

challenging pieces of music ever written for piano. 

It must have been a pinnacle of achievement 

appreciated by all of the aspiring players of the 

era, at a time when piano was its most popular. 

And it is still appreciated to this day as one of 

the most difficult piano compositions to perform. 

The Russian pianist, born in 1873, who gained 

American citizenship in 1943, benefited from the 

timeframe of his life in a way that goes beyond 

the arc of the popularity of the piano – there are 

recordings of him playing his own compositions. 

Without a recording, performance of a piece of 

music written by a composer of the classical 

genre can only be an interpretation by the 

performer of the composer’s intent. That is 

to say, without the ability of the listener to ask 

the composer questions or hear the composer 

perform a particular piece, the performer 

is relied upon to use knowledge, ability, 

imagination and emotion to give the listener an 

experience that the performer feels about how 

the particular piece is to be performed. In the 

case of Rachmaninoff, listening to his recordings 

lends direct understanding of the intent of his 

compositions, like composers/performers of 

today’s popular music. 

Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor 

will be performed by the Hilton Head Symphony 

Orchestra under the baton of John Morris Russell, 

along with piano virtuoso Dr. Eric Zuber, Gold Medal 

winner at the Hilton Head International Piano 

Competition. 

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Sun, Oct 20, 2019 • 5pm | Mon, Oct 21, 2019 • 8pm 

RACHMANINOFF & FRANCK 

Sun, Nov 17, 2019 • 5pm | Mon, Nov 18, 2019 • 8pm 

A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS 

Sun, Dec 1, 2019 • 5pm | Mon, Dec 2, 2019 • 8pm 

DVOŘÁK & BARTÓK 

and BEETHOVEN’S 4TH 

Sun, Jan 12, 2020 • 5pm | Mon, Jan 13, 2020 • 8pm 

MOZART & SAINT-SAËNS 

and MONTGOMERY’S STARBURST 

Sun, Jan 26, 2020 • 5pm | Mon, Jan 27, 2020 • 8pm 

SUPERHEROES! 

Sun, Feb 9, 2020 • 5pm | Mon, Feb 10, 2020 • 8pm 

GRIEG & Vaughan WILLIAMS and 

ELGAR’S ENIGMA VARIATIONS 

Sun, Feb 23, 2020 • 5pm | Mon, Feb 24, 2020 • 8pm 

WAGNER & RIMSKY-KORSAKOV 

and BRAHMS‘ DOUBLE CONCERTO 

Sun, Mar 22, 2020 • 5pm | Mon, Mar 23, 2020 • 8pm 

GRAND FINALE: ELIJAH 

Sun, Apr 26, 2020 • 5pm | Mon, Apr 27, 2020 • 8pm 

Subscriptions/tickets are available at hhso.org or 

by calling 843-842-2055. All concerts held at First 

Presbyterian Church on William Hilton Pkwy. 

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FELLOWSHIP 

AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL 

Cambell Chapel A.M.E. 

25 Boundary Street, Bluffton 

843-757-3652 

Sunday School 8:45am 

Worship:10am 

Queen Chapel AME Church 

114 Beach City Rd, Hilton Head 

843-681-3315 

ASSEMBLY OF GOD 

Bluffton Assembly of God 

Hwy 170 & Argent Blvd. (next to ESPY) 

843-379-1815 

Sunday: 10:30am Wednesday 7pm 

BAPTIST 

Cornerstone Church Bluffton 

843.757.3472 cornerstonebluffton.org 

Sunday School: 9am 

Worship: 10:30am & 6pm 

First Zion Baptist 

Wharf Street 757-3128 


Sunday worship: 10am 

May River Baptist Church 

SC-170, North of US 46, 757-2518 

Sunday School: 9:45am 

Sunday Worship: 10am & 7pm 

St. John’s Baptist Church 

103 Pritchard Street, 757-4350 

Sunday Worship: 11am 

St. Matthew’s Baptist Church 

SC Highway 170, 757-3255 


Bible Missionary Baptist Church 

Goethe Road Community Cntr, 815-5523 


Bible Study: 6pm 

CATHOLIC 

St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church 

333 Fording Island Road, 815-3100 

Sunday Masses: 4pm & 6pm, Espanol 1pm 

Monday to Friday 5:45 and 8:30am 

EPISCOPAL 

The Church of the Cross 

110 Calhoun St, 757-2661 

495 Buckwalter Parkway, 757-2662 

Sunday Worship: 8am & 10am 

The Episcopal Church of Okatie 

At St. Luke’s Baptist Church 

Hwy 170 and Snake Road, 

Worship: 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday, 8:30am 

GREEK ORTHODOX 

Holy Resurrection Church 

at St. Andrews Catholic Church 

220 Pickney Colony Road, 837-4659 

Orthros: 9:30am, Liturgy 10am 

JEWISH 

Temple Osah Shalom 

at Lowcountry Presbyterian 

278 Simmonsvill Road, 705-2532 

Shabbat Worship 3rd Friday of month, 8pm 

LUTHERAN 

Lord of Life Lutheran Church 

351 Buckwalter Parkway, 757-4774 


Sunday Worship: 8am, 9am, 11am 

METHODIST 

Bluffton United Methodist Church 

101 Calhoun Street, 757-3351 

Sunday School 9:45am 

Sunday Worship: 8:30am & 10am 

Church of the Palms United Methodist 

1425 Okatie Highway, 379-1888 

Sunday Worship: 10:30am 

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church 

SC Highway 170 near Sun CIty, 705-3022 

Sunday Worship: 8:30am and 11am 

PRESBYTERIAN 

Lowcountry Presbyterian Church 

US 278 and Simmonsville Road, 815-8570 

Sunday School: Adult 9:40am, Children: 10:30 

Sunday Worship: 8:30am & 10:30am 

Grace Coastal Church (PCA) 

1425 Okatie 15 Williams Drive (off SC170), 

379-5521 


Sunday Worship: 9:30am 

NON-DENOMINATIONAL 

Live Oak Christian Church 

Bluffton High School Auditorium 757-5670 

Kidstreet: 9:15am, Worship 10:15am 

LowCountry Community Church 

Bluffton Campus: 801 Buckwalter Parkway, 

836-1101 

Sunday Worship: 8:30am, 10am, 11:30am 

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES 

Kingdom Hall, SC 46, 815-4455 

Sunday Public Talk: 9:30am & 3:30pm 

Spanish Public Talk: 12:30pm 

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BAPTIST 

Bible Baptist Church 

2800 Main Street, HHI 

843-681-8713 

Sunday School: 9:30 

Sunday Worship: 10:45 

First Baptist Church 

100 South Forest Beach Dr, HHI 

843-785-4478 

Sunday School : 9:15 


Center Oak Grove Baptist 

161 Mathews Drive, HHI 

843-681-5784 


Sunday Worship 10:00 

North Island Baptist Church 

3800 Main Street, HHI 

843-689-3800 

SundaySchool: 9:30am 

Sunday Worship 10:30pm 

St. James Baptist Church 

209 Beach City Road, HHI 

843-681-6446 

CATHOLIC 

Holy Family Catholic Church 

24 Pope Ave, HHI 

843-785-2895 

Call for times 

St Francis by the Sea 

45 Beach City Road, HH 

843-681-6350 

Call for times 

EPISCOPAL 

All Saints Episcopal 

3001 Meeting Street, HHI 

843-681-8333 

Sunday Services: 8:00 & 10:15 

INDEPENDANT 

Central Church 

975 William Hilton Parkway, HHI 

843-686-5995 


Wednesday Evenings 6:30 

Grace Community Church 

450 Spanish Wells Rd , HHI 

843-681-6698 

Church of Christ 

23 Bow Circle HHI 

843-686-2323 



Church of Christian Science 

4 Park Lane, HHI 

843-785-9556 



Sea Island Chapel 

173 Marshland Road, HHI 

843-784-3399 

Sunday Worship: 9:15 & 10:30 

Reserection Christian Community 

296 Spanish Wells Road, HHI 

843-689-3625 

Worship Services: 9:15 & 10:00 

JEWISH 

Congregation Beth Yam 

4501 Meeting Street, HHI 

843-681-5531 

LUTHERAN 

Christ Lutheran 

829 Wm Hilton Pkwy, HHI 

843-785-5560 

Worship Services: 10:00 

METHODIST 

Queen Chapel AME Church 

114 Beach City Rd. HHI 

843-681-3315 

Church School: 10:00 


St Andrew By The Sea 

20 Pope Avenue, HHI 

843-837-4712 


Bluffton Campus 

39 Persimmon St., Suite 203 

843-785-4711 


PRESBYTERIAN 

Hilton Head Presbyterian 

235 Wm Hilton Pkwy, HHI 

843-689-6362 


First Presbyterian 

540 William Hilton Parkway 

843-681-3696 


Crossroads Worship: 9:45 

Providence Church 

171 Cordillo Pkwy, HHI 

843-842-5673 


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36

All You Need is Love 

By Gene Cashman 

The November sunshine slowly squeezed the 

crispness from the morning air as it climbed higher in 

the eastern sky. “Should be a nice day for exploring” 

Jack said aloud. Sam squinted and pulled his cap 

down to shade his eyes “you betcha, let’s head 

downtown.” Of course, for Sam and Jack downtown 

was just a term for where the most buildings were 

located. In their little town there wasn’t a suburb 

or a midtown, heck there weren’t even that many 

buildings aside from small homes and simple 

farms. There was the hardware store, the grocer, 

the police station and general store. A small diner 

was across the street from the gas station, which 

was next to the farm co-op. Men in overalls and 

rubber boots always milled in the parking lot of the 

co-op drinking coffee from Styrofoam cups. Sam 

and Jack talked, as they walked, about where to 

go. Jack stopped Sam and peered through a fence. 

He studied the vacant lot next to an old repair shop 

where dozens of rusted out old cars and old broke 

down farm equipment permanently resided. “Look 

at that old car” he said “that hood ornament looks 

just like a jet plane. Let’s check it out.” 

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The November sunshine 

slowly squeezed the 

crispness from the morning 

air as it climbed higher in 

the eastern sky. “Should be 

a nice day for exploring” Jack 

said aloud. Sam squinted and 

pulled his cap down to shade 

his eyes “you betcha, let’s 

head downtown.” Of course, 

for Sam and Jack downtown 

was just a term for where 

the most buildings were 

located. In their little town 

there wasn’t a suburb or a 

midtown, heck there weren’t 

even that many buildings 

aside from small homes 

and simple farms. There 

was the hardware store, the 

grocer, the police station and 

general store. A small diner 

was across the street from 

the gas station, which was 

next to the farm co-op. Men in overalls and rubber 

boots always milled in the parking lot of the coop 

drinking coffee from Styrofoam cups. Sam and 

Jack talked, as they walked, about where to go. 

Jack stopped Sam and peered through a fence. He 

studied the vacant lot next to an old repair shop 

where dozens of rusted out old cars and old broke 

down farm equipment permanently resided. “Look 

at that old car” he said “that hood ornament looks 

just like a jet plane. Let’s check it out.” 

Wiggling under the loose chain link fence Sam was 

careful not to get too much dirt on his pants. “Can’t 

get too dirty today” he said as he brushed gravel from 

his pant legs “have to meet mama this afternoon at 

the church.” Jack, with no such obligation barrel 

rolled underneath the fence paying no mind to the 

dust and grass stains he picked up along the way. 

“Let’s go find that ole Chevy” Jack said excitedly 

“I want to see if we can get that hood ornament. 

It would look perfect on my bike.” Just as the 

boys began to skip along the rows of cars a noise 

stopped them in their tracks. The low, mean growl 

of a dog was audible to them both. “That’s no good” 

muttered Jack “sounds like an attack dog.” Both 

Sam and Jack slowly turned to see a large black dog 

snarling at them from the other side of the chain 

link fence. “Goo-goo-good doggy” stuttered Sam 

“r-r-run along now.” Naturally, the dog burst forth 

in boisterous excitement, pawing at the fence and 

barking loudly. Jack and Sam scrambled for cover. 

Shelter was found beneath an old delivery truck. It 

was just tight enough for both of them to squeeze 

under without being too close to the sides. A deep 

voice with a thick accent could be heard bellowing 

from beyond the fence, “come on out so I can see 

you. I know you are in there. Don’t make me release 

Mad Max on ya.” Jack gave a frightened look to 

Sam. Sam just shrugged “what are we going to do 

now” he exclaimed. “I heard this guy is the meanest 

son-of-a-gun in town” Jack whispered “he single 

handedly took out an entire enemy platoon during 

the war. It made him crazy mean.” Sam looked 

annoyed “why then are we sneaking onto his lot” he 

asked. Jack frowned “I wanted that hood ornament 

for my bike, I dunno.” The boys argued back and 

forth about their predicament and didn’t notice 

that four black, furry legs and two grease stained 

work boots had appeared at the rear of the truck. 

“Now Max” a voice asked sarcastically. It startled 

the boys and they immediately stopped talking. 

“Suppose” it went on “suppose I hadn’t fed you any 

breakfast. Would the backside of two trespassin’ 

boys fill your belly?” Sam immediately relented “we 

surrender, we surrender. We’re coming out.” Both 

boys rolled out from underneath the truck looking 

dusty and scared. They trembled at the sight of 

the towering man and panting dog. A man with a 

long beard and fierce eyes stood over them. In one 

hand he held a cigar and with the other restrained 

his muscular dog. He kneeled down and asked

inquisitively “took out an entire enemy platoon did I” he said laughing “what other nonsense have you been 

told.” Jack, always eager to divulge, shot back with boyish enthusiasm, “well, I heard you curse all the time and 

smoke cigarettes and drink moonshine and don’t’ go to church and, and” Jack panted breathlessly “and have 

a vulgar tattoo on your arm.” The man stared at Jack in wide wonder, finally breaking the silence with a laugh 

that built from the tips of his toes, shot up through his belly until it finally burst from his mouth with an almost 

joyous pitch. Jack and Sam looked at each other, now even more scared than before. “Now you’ve done it” Sam 

accused Jack “now he is really angry.” The man wiped tears from his eyes “contrary boys” he said as he bent 

down once more and offered his big grease stained hand to help them up “that’s the funniest thing I have heard 

in a long time. Come join me in my shop.” 

The small shop was tucked behind the repair shop, almost hidden from view. The man ducked to keep from 

hitting his head as he went inside. The boys cautiously walked into the dark room. Once inside the man flipped 

on a light illuminating a boy’s wonderland. There were military maps and divisional flags and pictures tacked 

to the wall, model airplanes hung from the ceiling and a train table with tanks and green army men sat as the 

centerpiece to the room. “Whoa” exclaimed Jack “this is amazing.” Sam countered more practically “who are 

you?” The man smiled “Jim Norton’s the name” he said turning on the electric train “thanks for asking.” The 

boys watched it whirl around the track and table. Jim reached into a stand up cooler and pulled two Cokes out 

and handed them to the boys “these will wash the dust from your throats.” The boys eagerly downed the cold 

soda “thanks mister” Sam exclaimed as he wiped his mouth and drained the bottle. “This all your stuff” asked 

Jack. Jim took stock of it all, “yeah it is” he sighed “memorabilia and keepsakes but mostly just reminders from 

my days in the Army.” Jack interrupted, “so it’s true” he asked excitedly “about you taking out a whole bunch 

of enemy troops?” 

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Mad about Malbec

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Michele Roldan-Shaw 

With its cheery lights and tables over the water, 

next to a dock jammed with shrimp boats and the 

spectacular Port Royal Sound, Hudson’s is Lowcountry 

dining at its most elemental. Guests tuck into fried 

oyster po’ boys, she-crab soup or peel ‘n’ eat shrimp 

while gazing over the very waters they’re sourced 

from, and the fleet that brought them in. It’s a Hilton 

Head tradition dating back to 1912 when the original 

seafood processing plant was built here, providing 

one of the few forms of livelihood native islanders 

could count on. In 1967 Hudson’s expanded to a 95- 

seat dining room, making it the longest continuously 

operated restaurant on Hilton Head. It is nothing less 

than a living landmark, a salty slice of local history. 

“The joke is that the foundation of the restaurant is, 

both literally and figuratively, oysters,” said Andrew 

Carmines, president and part owner of Hudson’s. “The 

area it sits on is reclaimed from the creek. Native island 

men would row out in oar-powered skiffs called bateaux 

to pick oysters, and at the time this was just a pier on 

palm pilings with a packing shed behind it. Over time 

J.B. Hudson raked out the oyster shells with a frontend 

loader to create the little peninsula we now sit on.” 

Andrew Carmines’ parents, Brian and Gloria 

Carmines, bought the restaurant from Hudson in 

1975. Throughout his youth Andrew worked every 

Hudson’s and 

Carmines 

Thanksgiving 

job in the restaurant, and was even made to pick 

up cigarette butts in the parking lot if he needed 

to be punished for misbehavior at home or school. 

An island boy to the core—born in the front seat 

of a pickup while trying to make it to the nearest 

delivery ward in Beaufort—Andrew was basically 

raised in Hudson’s. His childhood memories involve 

eating shrimp and buckets of steamed oysters with 

staff who were like his brothers and sisters. He lived 

with his parents and brother in a little house that is 

now the administrative office across from Hudson’s. 

Eventually Andrew went off to California to seek his 

fortune and was doing very well for himself in sales. 

But in 2006 his parents dropped the bombshell 

that they were ready to move on and not be tied 

down to the restaurant anymore, saying if he didn’t 

come home they were going to sell. They offered 

him an entry-level manager’s position with a salary 

that was about one quarter what he was making in 

California, yet for Andrew the decision was easy: 

the 28-year-old island boy set his course for home. 

“My dad said to me one time, ‘People on Hilton 

Head want to love Hudson’s,’” recalls Andrew. “‘They 

want it to be the best thing going for seafood.’ So I 

thought I could make a difference. It was such an 

important part of my life growing up that I wasn’t

willing to let it fall into somebody else’s hands.” 

Though it took a long time to overcome the stigma of 

“owner’s son” and gain the respect of staff who’d been 

there for years, today Andrew feels perfectly at-home 

in the restaurant the way he did as a boy; he’s there 

every day working directly with customers and staff. 

Hudson’s easily serves 1,000 on a typical summer 

evening and is beloved by locals and vacationers alike. 

Each year guests consume 3,000 gallons of oysters, 

70,000 pounds of shrimp, and 250,000 raw oysters. 

Hudson’s is proud of its history as a source of life to 

native islanders, and today they are equally committed 

to sourcing nearly all their seafood from local waters. 

They have their own sustainable oyster farm in Port 

Royal Sound, the Shell Ring Oyster Company, which 

Andrew founded in 2013 so that his customers could 

eat oysters harvested and shucked earlier the same 

day. When he became dissatisfied with the supply 

chain for soft-shell crab, he started his own nursery for 

molting crabs so he could serve them immediately as 

they shed their shells—2,300 of them in a single year. 

As satisfying as it must feel to be reckoned a 

household name in seafood, there is something even 

more fulfilling to Andrew and his crew: Hudson’s 

Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Started 20 years 

ago in consideration of those who might not have 

anywhere to go, the inaugural event served 160 

people free of charge. Today that number has grown 

to well over a thousand. People start lining up at 10 

a.m. for awesome food, live music and a bonfire, 

which are free and open to all. The event is staffed 

by 250 volunteers including Hudson’s employees. 

“We always bill the event as a community dinner 

in order to make everybody feel welcome,” says 

Andrew, who can’t think of any other day he feels 

better about his work. “The tables are family style, 

so whoever you happen to be in line with when you 

go up to get your food, that’s who you end up sitting 

with. A CEO could be next to someone who really 

needs to be there, such as a widower or somebody 

who truly has nowhere to go—they can come 

here and have fellowship with people from their 

community. It’s truly a heartwarming event that I 

think everybody should experience at least once.” 

After Andrew’s brother died tragically of cancer in 

2002, the tradition of altruism and civic-mindedness 

that already ran through his family became even 

stronger. Each year the Carmines raise over $1 million 

at their February seafood festival, and make untold 

charitable contributions in honor of their lost loved one. 

“One thing my parents instilled in me is the importance 

of giving back,” explains Andrew. “All the festivals 

we do, the Thanksgiving dinner, being active in town 

affairs and different nonprofits—it was never a matter 

of IF, but HOW you serve your community. I could never 

thank my parents enough for that because seeing them 

made me feel like that’s just what you did. There’s no 

special honor to it, you just keep doing what you do.” 

The Hudson’s Thanksgiving Dinner is free and open 

to all, held this year from 11am to 3 pm on Thursday, 

November 28. 

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For decades, oystermen have depended upon harvesting 

oysters from area waterways for survival during the oyster 

season (from September to April)- Picking oysters was 

(and is) almost always done by men. Oystermen land their 

boats on the oyster rakes and gather the oysters using 

tongs as well as their hands. The work is muddy and can 

be dangerous. Oyster shells are very sharp and can easily 

cut unprotected hands. (Island Packet.) 

Once the oysters were loaded into the bateaux, they were 

taken to the oyster factories and piled onto large tables. 

From the 1920s until the 1970s, several island families 

operated oyster factories. In the Hudson factory, over 250 

gallons of oysters were shucked each day by the women 

working there. Workers were paid with Hudson money, 

which could only be used at the Hudson store. (Barbara 

Hudson.) 

During the 1970s, Mose Hudson and his pickup truck were 

a common sight around Hilton Head Island. Mose enjoyed 

fishing with his family. After a long day of catching, he 

sold the fish out of his makeshift market, his truck. 

(Propst family.) 

As a young man in the 1930s, Mose Hudson acted as the 

woodsrider for the Thorne and Loomis property. By then, 

they owned nearly 20,000 acres of the island. Hudson 

scoured the woods on horseback keeping trespassing 

hunters away and making sure that the reserve was well 

stocked with mink and other game. Sometimes, he trapped 

rattlesnakes to sell their venom to vendors in Savannah. 

Hudson had been born on the island in 1905 and knew his 

way around the island as well as anyone. (Propst family.) 

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Mose Hudson and his son, Lynn, stand on the ferry dock 

at Jenkins Island. Before the bridge was built to connect 

Hilton Head to the mainland, the island remained 

isolated. Transportation after arriving on the island was 

challenging too. Roads were not paved and were often 

too small vehicles. Over the years, access to the island has 

become far much easier. (Propst family.) 

In 1953, Mose Hudson operated the first state-run ferry 

to Hilton Head. The first ferry, the Gay Times, carried only 

four cars. It was actually a barge that was pushed across 

the water from Buckingham Landing to Jenkins Island. 

Here, Hudson is photographed on the Pocahontas, the 

second ferry. On his right are crates of tomatoes from the 

C & D truck farm located on the island. (Propst family.) 

It is difficult for most visitors to Hilton Head to imagine 

what the island was like when there were only a handful of 

restaurants, stores, or hotels to choose from; for hundreds 

of years, that was the case. It is only recently that 

amenities have popped up on the island. One of the bestknown 

island businesses is Hudson’s Restaurant. In 1968, 

Benny and Barbara Hudson opened a restaurant adjacent 

to his family’s shrimp docks. The restaurant was one of a 

few places to have dinner on the island. The restaurant is 

currently owned by Brian and Gloria Carmines. 

(Barbara Hudson.) 

Ethel Hudson (Propst) found a way to entertain herself in 

this small boat. During the 1940s, island children played 

in the woods and waterways when they were not in 

school. (Propst family.) 

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Life On Lady Slipper Island 

By: Randolph Stewart 

Photography: Tom Jenkins 

I have driven through the gates of Belfair a hundred times and each time it leaves me in a state of wonderment, 

one begins to relax and take in all the natural beauty. Belfair dates back to 1663 when King Charles II signed the 

Carolina Charter. Previous owners fought in the revolution and the Civil War. Where did those glorious oaks with 

the dabbled light surrounding you come from? William Mosely Swain, who purchased Belfair in the 1920’s as a 

cattle ranch, planted the oaks that now constitute the magnificent Avenue of the Oaks 

The story of Belfair begins in 1811, when the husband and wife duo of William Telfair and Betsey Bellinger 

established a country estate and working plantation devoted to agriculture. They took the first part of “Bellinger” 

and the last of “Telfair” to name their new majestic country estate. Over the years the estate has operated as 

a cattle ranch and even a turkey farm for periods of time and in 1994, the estate began the transformation into 

a world-class community. Belfair, comprised of 1,100 acres and 730 home sites, has had one mission - protect 

the freshwater wetlands, natural preserves and rookery, while creating a prestigious community with all the 

amenities one would want. There are people who live there from all over the world and lifelong friends. 

I was summoned on this occasion by Johnny Ussery of Ussery Group and Charter 1 Realty to write a feature 

about a special house at 30 Lady Slipper Island Drive. As I was the Urban Designer and wrote guidelines for this 

small shoe-shaped island, I welcomed the chance. 

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Lady Slipper is a small island on the northwest 

corner of Belfair, a 9 iron across the marsh to the 

picturesque Par 3 14th hole. As you wind thru 

Belfair you pass wonderful custom private homes, 

views of the immaculate yet natural golf course, the 

Golf Learning Center, the Clubhouse with adjacent 

cottages, the Rookery with its nature trails, the 

Nature Conservancy, Hidden Lake, and Marshes 

of the Colleton River. Crossing a small bridge, you 

find Lady Slipper, set unto its own and one of a kind, 

with only 15 homes. 

Standing outside you take it all in. A unique 

neighborhood, all homes having been completed, 

and as per the developer, John Reed’s wishes, all 

having several things in common. The spectacular 

long views, a sense of place and privacy, and all 

homes following the American Shingle style of 

architecture. Shingle Style, in America began in 

the New England school of architecture, which 

eschewed the ornamented patterns of the Eastlake 

style in Queen Anne. This was later combined 

with the renewed interest in Colonial American 

architecture which followed the 1876 Centennial 

celebration. The plain, shingled surfaces were 

adapted, their massing emulated and in Belfair’s 

case it became relaxed and practical adding the 

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Southern Vernacular; Colonial lap 

siding, wide overhangs, 4-gables, 

a center dormer and front porch, 

expansive east side porches to gather 

the coastal breezes and provide shade 

from the sun. 

Raised off the ground, surrounded by 

landscaping that created its own motor 

court, and walking up the ivy covered 

multi-level terrace you cannot help 

but notice the multiple gables, all in 

balance and scale, and the Bermuda 

shutters that protected the southwest 

face from the sun but added color and 

dimension to the facade. 

Stepping across the threshold you 

will sense immediately the overriding 

element of the interior design. Bring 

the outside in! From space to space 

there is virtually nowhere that you 

do not have close and long views of 

nature, the marsh edge, the river and 

the land beyond in the distance. You 

will notice from the pictures that many 

rooms have multiple views. That was 

not an accident, on this site, that is 

one more thing that makes this home 

special. At the same time, you get a 

sense of privacy as you are not looking 

at another structure, only water and 

nature. 

The rooms have extra high ceilings with 

moldings that are the correct size for 

the volume of the rooms. The tall doors 

and windows allow the light, and views 

to flow in. Standing in the hallway at 

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the edge of the living room one can see thru the porch to 

the river straight ahead, or looking through the kitchen, 

to the river, and at an angle see thru the breakfast area, 

to the river. If you like to cook and entertain, or a quite 

dinner for two, this is a kitchen for you. Well organized, 

bright, everything convenient. Well thought out, it 

is open, yet within its own space, to other family and 

entertaining space, and yes, the river is ever-present. 

The decor throughout has muted neutral colors so as not 

to conflict. The heart pine floors provided contrast, the 

carpet, light fixtures and hardware all work in unison. The 

art is one hand old world and on the other simply framed 

with simple clean images of nature. 

The master suite is all one could ask for, including the 

private porch. Imagine on a full moon! Great spaces to 

read, relax, and have your own quiet time. The closet i 

fitted and the bath is open and spacious. The tiles are 

again muted and natural in color. 

There is an elevator to the second floor that allows visiting 

kids and friends to have a living room to enjoy themselves 

away from whatever is happening downstairs. Three 

large bedrooms and a study, each with their own bath. 

The porches, upstairs and down, serve several purposes. 

Foremost, is to enjoy the views. Open the doors and 

windows to enjoy the breezes circulating throughout. 

Porches also gather breezes. They become an outdoor 

room, either sitting and relaxing, dining or entertaining. 

Stepping on the porch and reflecting for a moment 

one becomes part of nature. Egrets, Heron, and Ibises 

were pecking at the fiddler crabs. A boat was passing 

by at a distance the same, like Indians did in their canoe 

hundreds of years ago, and Union troops came to forage 

and hunt from Hilton Head Island. 

I enjoyed the home, and all that the home offered. 

Designed for all occasions and family sizes or visits 

from friends, it certainly has a lot to offer as does the 

community of Belfair. 

As I got back into the car after this pleasant visit, a 

bald eagle swooped over me and called down….what a 

wonder and rare moment. Lady Slipper is truly a special 

place. 

If you would like a visit call Johnny on his mobile phone at 

843.384.8105. You can tell by his voice that he has a smile 

on his face and would love to meet you. 

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BELFAIR 

Johnny Ussery 

MOBILE: 843.384.8105 • OFFICE: 843.757.7712 

Johnny@UsseryGroup.com • www.UsseryGroup.com 

BERKELEY HALL 

OLDFIELD 

30 LADY SLIPPER ISLAND DR • $1,195,000 

The ideal waterfront home! Sip your coffee from the 

porch as you watch the sun rise over the Colleton River 

and marsh. This decorator furnished home looks like a 

model! Cook’s kitchen with generous breakfast room, 

all open to the spacious family room and water views 

beyond! Dining room, elevator, wet bar, double porches 

across the back with water views, and much more! 

16 ARCADIA PLACE • $1,100,000 

Incredible home! Screened lanai with free from pool and 

spa with gorgeous views across the pool to the second 

green of the South Course. Open floor plan with great 

room, library, eat-in kitchen, and master suite with two 

large closets and designer shower. Chef’s kitchen plus 

summer kitchen for comfortable indoor/outdoor living. 

Elevator, foam insulation, attic storage, & cedar closet. 

9 PONDHAWK ROAD • $1,090,000 

Spacious 4BR, 4.5BA home has it all including a chef’s 

kitchen w/ adjoining Great Room w/ fireplace. Office/ 

Study above the garage. Master Suite off of the Library. 

Enjoy sunsets and the expansive view of Big Arrowhead 

Lake from the back porch with fireplace. Situated on 

corner homesite for added privacy. Dock just a short 

stroll away for fishing, kayaking, or relaxing. A must see! 

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16 SPRING HILL COURT • $899,000 

Stunning Kermit Huggins designed home with free form 

pool and spa tucked away at the end of a private cul-desac 

with great views! Flexible floor plan with 4 BRs, 5.5 BA 

plus a study/optional 5th BR. Open floor plan and Chef’s 

kitchen with Wolf appliances are perfect for entertaining. 

Spacious bonus room with flex space for in-law suite, rec 

room, or a quiet spot to relax with a good book. 

12 HANOVER WAY • $799,000 

4 BRs, multiple gathering areas, wine cellar, deck and 

grill porch, mudroom, and spacious laundry center. Two 

fireplaces, elevator, Brazilian heart pine floors, en suite 

baths, stone vanities, sound system, and central vac. 

Double ovens, gas range, butler’s pantry, glazed cabinets, 

multiple storage and hobby areas. Beautiful private 

setting with lush gardens and mature landscaping. 

4 LAUREL HILL COURT • $799,000 

Built in 2016, like new H2 custom homed with open Great 

Room concept with quality everywhere! 4 BR, 3.5 BA 

home on a quiet cul-de-sac designed to take advantage 

of privacy due to the large open space behind and the 

long view down the 2nd fairway of the highly acclaimed 

Nicklaus Signature Course. Spray foam insulation for low 

utilities, new HVAC units, roof, etc. Move in ready! 

BELFAIR 

BELFAIR 

BELFAIR 

1 E. SUMMERTON DRIVE • $699,000 

Beautiful, 3,600 SF home w/ lanai, heated pool, spa, 

and summer kitchen. J. Banks Design experts created 

an elegant and comfortable décor. Over $175,000 in 

design and furnishings. Gourmet kitchen designed for 

entertaining. Great Room and home office/den. Bonus 

room which can be a bedroom, office, or hobby area. 

Furniture negotiable. 

203 SUMMERTON DRIVE • $599,000 

4 BR, 4.5BA designer home by H2 Builders. Interior just 

painted and new carpet...feels like new! Spacious kitchen 

with SS appliances, granite counters, 6 burner gas stove. 

Master suite, BR with BA, and walk-in attic with storage. 

Wood flooring, coffered ceilings, built-ins, extensive trim 

and finish work, gas fireplace, wet bar, central vac, and 

covered terrace overlooking the Osprey Lake. 

61 CUMBERLAND DRIVE • $449,000 

3 BR, 3.5 BA home with great view and great location!. 

All new carpets, stainless steel appliances, new HVAC, 

and brand new pool with views across Peninsula Lake. 

Foam insulation for energy efficiency. 2.5 car garage for 

two vehicles plus parking for your personal golf cart. 

Wonderful home to enjoy all the world class amenities 

of Belfair. 

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